University of Calgary : Community Rehabilitation CORE

Community Rehabilitation CORE

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Instruction offered by members of the Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies interdisciplinary team.

Director — E. A. Hughson

Junior Courses

Community Rehabilitation 205

Introduction to Disability Studies

The social, political, economic, health and advocacy systems that support and empower persons with disabilities and their families.
Course Hours: H(2-1T-2)

Community Rehabilitation 207

Introduction to Community Rehabilitation

Assessments, interventions and working partnerships within a lifespan perspective. Students are mentored by senior students.
Course Hours: H(2-1T-2)

Community Rehabilitation 209

Disability in Theory and Everyday Life

Lifespan exploration of theory, research directions, and lifeworks of those affected by disability.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Senior Courses

Community Rehabilitation 307

Community Rehabilitation Practice Strategies

307.01. Lifespan Approach to Disabling Conditions

307.02. Assessment Approaches in Community Rehabilitation

307.03. Intervention Models and Strategies in Community Rehabilitation

307.04. Individualized Planning

307.05. Ethics and Issues for Canadian Rehabilitation Professionals

Course Hours: Q(1-1)

Community Rehabilitation 321

Communication Skills in Rehabilitation

A skills-based introduction to understanding and developing basic communication skills that facilitate helpful dialogue in interpersonal, counselling, guidance and community rehabilitation related contexts.
Course Hours: H(2-1)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 321 and 591.43 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 323

Introduction to Disability Studies

An in-depth view of the meaning and scope of disability studies and its relationship to other fields serving and dealing with disabled people such as community rehabilitation. Also covers the history of disability studies, the international scene of disability studies existing today and present and future challenges and possibilities for disability studies.
Course Hours: H(2-2)
Notes: This course is intended for diploma transfer students coming from non-disability studies programs.

Community Rehabilitation 415

Management and Leadership in Nonprofits

Management and leadership issues within private, non-profit and public community based organizations and businesses.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 425

Social Constructions of Disability and Health

An inquiry-based course on Social Construction, Social Problem Theory and Narrative as foundations for interdisciplinary study, health capacity, community practice and personal empowerment.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 471

Community Rehabilitation Practice for Children with Special Needs and Their Families

Cognitive, social and emotional development of children with disabilities in the context of their families, schools and communities.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 473

Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability

Vocational rehabilitation principles (return to work issues) when working with persons encountering adult onset disabilities.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 475

Community Rehabilitation Practice and the Aging Process

Theoretical and practical issues as they relate to rehabilitation and community services for seniors with disabilities.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 485

An Introduction to Community Rehabilitation Practice and Professional Conduct

Practical application of the basic principles of assessment, planning and intervention with individuals/groups. Professional development tutorials support 130 hours in community practicum. Students taking both Community Rehabilitation 485 and 487 will choose a different human service realm for each practicum.
Course Hours: H(2T/2-10)

Community Rehabilitation 487

Practicum in Rehabilitation Practice

Community Rehabilitation 525

New Psychologies of Disability

Course Hours: Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 531

Topics in Inclusive Practice

Quarter courses are offered as part of a Summer Institute in Inclusive Education and an Inclusive Education 4 course specialization.
Course Hours: Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 535

Topics in Inclusive Practice

Course Hours: H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 541

Special Topics in International Disability Research and Policy

Selected topics in disability research and policy whereby the student learns to understand and compare the perspective as developed in two or more countries.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 543

Integrating the Arts

Principles, theories and applications of creative art techniques with varied populations. Of particular interest to rehabilitation practitioners working with persons who present behavioral challenges.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 543 and 591.02 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 545

Bioethics and Disability

An in-depth view of the impact of bioethics on social policy, disability studies, disability research and the lives of disabled people.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 545 and 591.26 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 547

Health Research, Emerging Technologies and Marginalized Groups

An online course that provides an in-depth global outlook on new, envisioned and emerging sciences and technologies and their global impact on a) disabled people and disability studies; b) the concept and field of rehabilitation and identity of rehabilitation professionals; c) the concept of health professionals. Also provides an understanding of how disability studies scholars and rehabilitation and health policy, systems and care delivery scholars and professionals can enrich the new, envisioned and emerging science and technology and governance of science and technology discourse.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 547 and 591.28 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 549

Understanding Children with Autism

Introduces students to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Discussions of the biological bases for the disorders as well as historical perspectives will be covered. Current research will be investigated from a variety of perspectives and philosophies. This course will provide students with in-depth knowledge of techniques used to treat children with autism, both empirically validated and those currently in vogue. An overview of characteristics, assessment strategies, issues, and approaches related to children with autism will be provided.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 549 and 591.30 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 551

Social Role Valorization: A Framework for Practice in Rehabilitation

Social Role Valorization (SRV) theory will be reviewed in the context of values and assumptions for all persons and their place in the community.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 551 and 591.33 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 553

Health Foundations: Disability Across the Lifespan

Explores the concepts of community rehabilitation in the context of anatomy and physiology of disabling conditions and human development across the lifespan. Self-directed learning is based on case studies, exploring current literature, and online interactive group work and forum discussions.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 553 and 591.34 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 555

Introduction to Assessment: Planning and Intervention

An online course delivered in asynchronous means. It has been constructed to explore a lifespan perspective on disability through personal narrative, theory and research and provide important elements of theory and application for effective person-centred approaches for practicing community rehabilitation and disability professionals. The intention of this course is for the rehabilitation student/practitioner to experience all aspects of being-in-practice through reflective and mindful utilization of assessment application, intervention models and person-centre planning.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 555 and 591.35 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 557

Health and Lifestyle: Theory and Practice for CRDS Professionals

Often CRDS professionals are called upon to engage in meaningful/knowledgeable conversations about their client's health and frequently within a cross-disciplinary capacity. Therefore to assist in this process, the intention of this course is to provide the CRDS students with basic theoretical knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. A general understanding of the multiple dimensions of health and how to design health and lifestyle plan designed for the specific needs of their clients. This course will be taught from a collaborative/inquiry learning approach which invites meaningful interprofessional participation that emphasize knowledge into action. As such, to demonstrate through an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology the student becomes conversant with the science, the complexities of health and focused on potential clients.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 559

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Community Rehabilitation

A disability studies approach to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and how this approach can facilitate an understanding of individuals with FASD in view of the principles of community inclusion and social justice as these apply to family support, schooling, intervention, prevention and life-long supports.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Community Rehabilitation 559 and 591.42 will not be allowed.

Community Rehabilitation 569

Recovery Models: Mental Health and Disability

Clinical and interprofessional skills for those working in recovery and consumer driven programs in Community Mental Health and Disability.
Course Hours: H(2-3)

Community Rehabilitation 573

Disability and the Law

Foundations of Canadian legal principles and practices as they affect community rehabilitation.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 581

Professional Practice Issues and Professional Ethics in Community Rehabilitation

Ethical decision-making issues and practices for community rehabilitation service providers, researchers, interdisciplinary teams, agencies and policy developers.
Course Hours: H(3-1)

Community Rehabilitation 583

Community Development in Community Rehabilitation

A study of practice issues for professionals working in community development and interdisciplinary teams. The course is designed to acknowledge that partnership and community action are key components of rehabilitation practice.
Course Hours: H(3-1)

Community Rehabilitation 589

Advanced Practice in Community Rehabilitation

Senior level program and management skills in partner agencies, associations and systems. Specifics to be negotiated with the student.

589.01. Development of Services and Programs
589.02. Supervision in Community Practice
589.03. Reflective Practice for Community of Learners 589.04. Integrative Research Practice for Community of Learners
589.05. Becoming an Ally: New Approaches to Case Management
589.06. Block Practicum in Community Rehabilitation

Course Hours: H(2T/2-10)
Notes: Community Rehabilitation 589.06 is generally offered in the Spring/Summer Term 4-6 week period.

Community Rehabilitation 591

Advanced Study Topics in Community Rehabilitation

Course Hours: H(2-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 593

Advanced Study Topics in Community Rehabilitation

Course Hours: Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Graduate Courses

Community Rehabilitation 601

Professional Foundations of Community Rehabilitation

Graduate challenge units enable experienced professionals from a number of disciplines to challenge professional practice competencies in Community Rehabilitation.
Course Hours: Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 603

Foundations of Disability, Community and Rehabilitation Studies

In-depth study of theory and practice in community rehabilitation domains.
Course Hours: H(2-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 611

New Alliances in Community Rehabilitation

A series of quarter courses delivered during the Pan Canadian Summer Institute. Introduces new practices for change.
Course Hours: Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 624

Specialization Theory and Practice in Community Rehabilitation

An individual study of both theory and practice in one specialization domain.
Course Hours: F(2-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 641

Special Topics in International Disability Research and Policy

Selected topics in disability research and policy whereby the student learns to understand and compare the perspective as developed in two or more countries.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Community Rehabilitation 676

Consultation and Evaluation in Human Services and Systems

The study of qualitative and quantitative evaluation research methods will inform the design and implementation of collaborative evaluations of a community service program, policy or system.
Course Hours: F(2-3)

Community Rehabilitation 691

Graduate Specialization Topics in Community Rehabilitation

Course Hours: H(2-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Community Rehabilitation 693

Graduate Specialization Topics

Course Hours: Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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