Rehabilitation Counselor Education

1984 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent A. Scalia ◽  
Richard R. Wolfe

A chronology of Rehabilitation Counselor Education, including the evolution of the basic core curriculum is provided. The authors focus upon the core curriculum and its relationship to the recognition of rehabilitation counseling as a profession. Rehabilitation Counselor Education, treated as pre-service training, is viewed as preparing the student for a profession, whereas the Continuing Education programs provide skills training for a specific job. These two kinds of programs are considered complementary, not competitive.

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-202
Author(s):  
Chandra M. Donnell ◽  
Stacia L. Robertson ◽  
Cozetta D. Shannon

Racial-ethnic backgrounds of rehabilitation counseling clientele have become increasingly diverse. Additionally, the current emphasis on globalization and international rehabilitation in diverse communities requires educators to examine teaching methods and strategies to best train rehabilitation counselors working within these complex diverse populations. Rehabilitation counseling training programs have begun to embrace multicultural practices as they are implemented in accreditation standards; however, implementation of multicultural practices in educational programs is still unclear. The purpose of this article is to define multicultural education and its role in rehabilitation counselor education. A multifaceted approach to multicultural education in rehabilitation counseling education is presented. Implications for rehabilitation counselor education programs is discussed.


1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Medina ◽  
Catherine Marshall ◽  
Juliet Fried

Rehabilitation counselor education programs are currently being challenged to include a focus on cultural differences in their curriculums. The purpose of this article is to recommend that the training of rehabilitation counselors indeed include a focus on cultural pluralism. The authors have presented a brief overview of the history, values, and beliefs of Chicanos in order to demonstrate the need for pluralism within rehabilitation counseling. Recommendations for incorporating culture specific knowledge within rehabilitation counselor graduate curriculums are presented.


1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd R. Goodwin

This article offers a practical guide for rehabilitation counselor educators for marketing rehabilitation counselor education programs in order to attract the highest caliber students possible and to further promote the profession of rehabilitation counseling. Six marketing goals for rehabilitation counselor educators are described: (a) student recruitment, (b) quality education, (c) internships in diverse settings, (d) expand career options for rehabilitation counselors, (e) follow-up with graduates, and (f) program visibility. Numerous marketing strategies are described to achieve these six goals. Also, this article is helpful as an orientation (survival) manual for beginning rehabilitation counseling faculty so they better understand some of the typical expectations of their jobs.


1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Dodd ◽  
J. Ron Nelson ◽  
Steven W. Ostwald ◽  
Jerome Fischer

The United States is becoming increasingly pluralistic, which necessitates concern about provision of culturally relevant rehabilitation counseling. A survey was conducted to determine whether and how cultural pluralism is addressed In rehabilitation counselor education programs. Most programs address cultural pluralism, although a variety of different courses and course infusion are employed. The need for rehabilitation counselor education programs to address cultural pluralism is discussed.


2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina R. Oswald ◽  
Mary J. Huber ◽  
Josephine F. Wilson ◽  
Jared Embree

Purpose:The purpose of this article is to discuss the upsurge of technology-enhanced rehabilitation education programs and telerehabilitation services, to provide examples of these advancements, and to discuss the implications of this technology for education and the field including the unique advantage to developing technological skills through participation in effective online coursework allowing rehabilitation graduates the requisite transferable skills for competent online service delivery.Method:The authors completed a thorough review of the available literature on online technology-enhanced education programs and online telerehabilitation services.Results:Rehabilitation counselor education and the delivery of rehabilitation services have capitalized on recent technological advancements and provide opportunities to reach students and consumers via the Internet.Conclusion:It is clear that technology-enhanced education and clinical services will have an expanding role in the future of rehabilitation counselor education and practice. There is a unique advantage for students to develop technological skills through participation in effective online coursework. The skills learned from completing online courses are transferable skills for competent online service delivery.


1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-150
Author(s):  
Michael E. Scofield ◽  
Jane A. Andrews

A graduate follow-up and manpower needs assessment were conducted for one rehabilitation counselor education program. Results indicated that employment opportunities exist in a variety of human service agencies for people with training in rehabilitation counseling. Practical suggestions are offered to rehabilitation counselor education graduates for applying their competencies to work with many client groups and intervention programs when seeking a job. The reasons for this broad job market and implications for the rehabilitation profession are also discussed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tameika D. Minor ◽  
Dalia Chowdhury ◽  
Carl R. Flowers

Purpose:In this article, the authors discuss best strategies for recruitment and retention among faculty of color, international faculty, and women to diversify rehabilitation counselor education faculty.Method:Based on a comprehensive literature review, we have provided the reader with a brief review of the status of faculty of color, international faculty, and women in academia, issues in recruitment and retention, and strategies that may be beneficial in diversifying rehabilitation counselor education faculty.Results:Researchers in higher education have shown that a diverse faculty is not only beneficial to academia, but to communities as well. The authors have provided recruitment and retention strategies that have been used in other disciplines. Coupled with a sincere commitment by university administrators, faculty, students, and communities, these strategies may be beneficial in increasing diversity among the faculty ranks in rehabilitation counselor education programs.Conclusion:In order to increase diversity in our training and education programs, it is imperative that recruitment and retention plans are created and implemented. Various recruitment and retention strategies were discussed in this article that have been shown to be effective in other disciplines. Future research should explore the presence and use of recruitment and retention plans in rehabilitation counselor education programs. In addition, qualitative research is warranted to explore the experiences of faculty of color, international faculty, and women.


1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-113
Author(s):  
James E. Tripp

The purpose of the study was to identify the core knowledge and skill based competencies which State Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, and administrators thought would best prepare professional VR counselors for practice in State Divisions of Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies in HEW Region VIII. A non-random sample of 243 VR counselors, 44 VR supervisors, and 68 administrators responded to a forced choice survey of questionnaire which contained 11 major competency categories and 128 subject items. The respondents generally agreed that all of the major competency categories were important. Also, the results of the study indicated that Vocational Rehabilitation counseling is based upon an interdisciplinary core of knowledge and skill based competencies. A continuum model of education including undergraduate, graduate, and in-service training is required to be competent at the professional level. Furthermore, the findings indicated that government rehabilitation agencies and vocational rehabilitation counselor education programs can best prepare manpower through joint training efforts.


1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Vallario ◽  
William G. Emener

In the process of providing to their clients the highest quality of rehabilitation counseling services available within their profession, rehabilitation counselors are ethically obligated to remain cognizant of, and within, the law. Utilizing references from theoretical and research literature as well as examples from judicial caselaw, three areas of law critically applicable to the practice of rehabilitation counseling are presented and discussed: (a) confidentiality and privilege; (b) malpractice; and (c) forensics. Conclusions and relevant recommendations are offered to practicing rehabilitation counselors, professional rehabilitation counseling associations and rehabilitation counselor education.


2003 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerome M. Fischer ◽  
Ellen Chambers

Results of this study identified specific areas of multicultural ethics and assessment training for counselors. Licensed Professional Counselors (N = 207) were surveyed using the Multicultural Counseling Ethics and Assessment Competency Scale (MCEACS). A majority of survey respondents reported insufficient competencies in determining client acculturation, culture of the client in assessment interpretation, and resolving multicultural ethical dilemmas. Implications are given for counselor education programs and, subsequently, rehabilitation counselor education programs because of their shared history.


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