Vocational Rehabilitation

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. apply principles of case management within relevant legislative frameworks to facilitate return to work of an injured worker; 2. recommend appropriate assessments, interventions and evaluations in order to respond to changes in human systems and work environment resulting from disabilities, chronic health conditions, injury and abnormal development or of a psychological nature and which affects vocational performance; 3. develop appropriate program plans including selection of assessments, interventions and evaluations with regard to risk identification and management using vocational rehabilitation theories and processes; 4. differentiate between models of employment support for individuals with physical, intellectual and psychosocial conditions; and 5. provide clear, accurate and comprehensive documentation as required for the relevant regulatory organisation(s) for vocational rehabilitation programs.

Knowledge and skills related to occupational and vocational rehabilitation. Work-related injury management. Employment support for people with an activity or participation restriction. Case management occupational rehabilitation and available disability legislation. Application of previously developed skills of observation and report writing. Simulated professional practice experience and workplace visits to provide opportunity for students to apply learned skills and knowledge.