Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An introduction to disability and rehabilitation including an overview of philosophical, historical and legislative developments. The psychology of rehabilitation practice and theoretical underpinnings of selected service delivery systems are examined. Issues of ethnicity, gender, age and personal values about work and disability are explored. Ethical professional practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - State a clear and consistent personal philosophy regarding rehabilitation practice. Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical foundations of rehabilitation. Identify historical andlegislative developments contributing to the development of rehabilitation in Australia. Understand service delivery systems operating in Australia. Explain the role of the rehabilitation counsellor and other professionals operating in a rehabilitation area. Demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation process and case management skills. Demonstrate an understanding of issues involved in vocational assessment, planning and evaluation. Understand the need for ethical guidelines and to be familiar with and utilise the APS Code of Ethics. The student will be able to respond ethically and professionally to common ethical problems without reference to the Code. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Recommended readings for specific areas will be advised. |
Unit Texts: | Annison J., Jenkinson J., Sparrow W., and Bethune E., (1996), Disability - A Guide for Health Professionals, South Melbourne, Nelson ITP. Yost E.B. and Corbishley M.A., (1997), Career Counselling - A Psychological Approach, San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Students will need to obtain a copy of the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics for the ethics component of the unit. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Literature Review 20%. Case Study 25%. Case Study 35%. Ethics Exam 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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