NRCA Certification Maintenance Knowledge Acquisition Areas

1994 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
James G. Joiner
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

This study provides a review of NRCA's role in the establishment of the certification and certification maintenance processes for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors. It analyzed data over a two-year period to determine the knowledge and skill areas prevalent in NRCA members' acquisition of certification maintenance credits. It also revealed the utility of NRCA's assistance in the various states.

Human Resource Development: An Examination of Perceived Training Needs of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 58-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edna Mora Szymanski ◽  
Donald C. Linkowski ◽  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Esther E. Diamond ◽  
Richard W. Thoreson
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Counselor Characteristics ◽  
Vocational Services ◽  
Job Titles ◽  
Job Levels ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

The purpose of this study was to investigate human resource development needs of certified rehabilitation counselors. A sample of 1,535 rehabilitation counselors who renewed their certification between March 1991 and October 1992 reported development needs in Vocational Services; Medical and Psychosocial Aspects; Case Management and Services; and Social, Cultural, and Environmental Issues. Significant differences in development needs were found across job levels, job settings, and job titles. Consideration of such counselor characteristics is recommended in human resource management.

A Time for Change Implications of the CRCC Demographic Data for Rehabilitation Curriculum

1978 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Roger H. Livingston
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Clinical Psychology ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Extensive Data ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Rehabilitation Professional ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

A Time for Change?Since mid-1975, extensive data has been collected on individuals seeking to become Certified Rehabilitation Counselors. Examining the data on “counselors” suggests that performaooe on the Field Review is below average in some situations. Graduates of rehabilitation counseling programs tend to score higher than most other graduate majors, such as counseling psychology or clinical psychology. The results suggest steps should be taken to strengthen training for the rehabilitation professional in terms of graduate education, RCEP, and in-service training.

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors: A New Era

1977 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Roger H. Livingston ◽  
James R. Engelkes
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
New Era ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Counselor Certification ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

The professional status and future of rehabilitation counseling, as a profession, has been enhanced through the certification of rehabilitation counselors. Since July, 1974, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification has certified more than 8,000 individuals in the profession. These professionals are located throughout the United States, its territories, and three foreign countries. Beginning in July, 1975, extensive demographic information was collected on each applicant resulting in a composite profile on slightly over 50% of the Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC's) certified during the “grandpersoning” period.

Rehabilitation Counselor Preparation to Work With LGBTQ Persons Living With Chronic Illness/Disability: A Qualitative Content Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-39
Author(s):  
Franco Dispenza ◽  
Nikki C. Elston ◽  
Mary E. Huffstead ◽  
Mackenzie G. Suttles ◽  
Nedeljko Golubovic
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Counselor Preparation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

Purpose:To identify meaningful educative experiences that contributed to the development of rehabilitation counselors’ abilities to provide effective rehabilitation counseling services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons living with chronic illness/disabilities (CID).Method:This was a secondary analysis of a larger qualitative data set that examined the educational experiences and practices of 12 certified rehabilitation counselors working with LGBTQ persons.Results:Using a qualitative content analysis methodology, 5 categories were identified: (a) formal didactic education, (b) affirmative supervision and consultation during practica/internship, (c) extracurricular-related training, (d) identification, and (e) family of origin.Conclusion:To help facilitate future counselors’ self-perceived abilities to provide effective services to LGBTQ persons living with CID, rehabilitation counselor educators should place more emphasis on LGBTQ-related issues in their curriculum and provide practical (experiential) learning opportunities for their students.

scholarly journals Exploring Vocational Evaluation Practices following Traumatic Brain Injury

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga ◽  
Tammy Jorgensen Smith ◽  
Ardis Hanson ◽  
Sarah Ehlke ◽  
Mary Stergiou-Kita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Vocational Evaluation ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

Background. Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) face many challenges when attempting to return to work (RTW). Vocational evaluation (VE) is a systematic process that involves assessment and appraisal of an individual’s current work-related characteristics and abilities.Objective. The aims of this study are to (1) examine demographic and employment characteristics of vocational rehabilitation providers (VRPs), (2) identify the specific evaluation methods that are used in the VE of individuals with TBI, and (3) examine the differences in assessment method practices based upon evaluator assessment preferences.Methods. This exploratory case study used a forty-six-item online survey which was distributed to VRPs.Results. One hundred and nine VRPs accessed the survey. Of these, 74 completed the survey. A majority of respondents were female (79.7%), Caucasian (71.6%), and holding a master’s degree (74.3%), and more than half (56.8%) were employed as state vocational rehabilitation counselors (VRCs). In addition, over two-thirds (67.6%) were certified rehabilitation counselors (CRCs). Respondents reported using several specific tools and assessments during the VE process.Conclusions. Study findings reveal differences in use of and rationales for specific assessments amongst VRPs. Understanding VRP assessment practices and use of an evidence-based framework for VE following TBI may inform and improve VE practice.

Training Needs of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors for Contemporary Practice

2003 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fong Chan ◽  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Jodi L. Saunders ◽  
Vilia M. Tarvydas ◽  
James M. Ferrin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Needs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Contemporary Practice

Epilogue: Rehabilitation Counseling Credentialing

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 79-80
Author(s):  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Edna Mora Szymanski
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
The Status ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Empirical Foundation ◽  
And Training

This special joint issue has presented information on the status of credentialing in rehabilitation counseling by providing a review of the certification, accreditation, and counselor licensure efforts, as well as the issues confronting the profession in the continuing process of professionalization. In addition, this issue has focused on the empirical foundation of the credentialing processes in rehabilitation counseling by providing the initial findings of an ongoing research project designed to validate the accreditation and certification processes that support the profession, along with the identification of the reported preparedness and training needs of certified rehabilitation counselors.

Application of the Knowledge Validation Inventory–Revised to Assess Current Training Needs of State-Federal Rehabilitation Counselors

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Beveridge ◽  
Pamela Leconte ◽  
Megan Doughty Shaine ◽  
Christopher Del Toro ◽  
John Christian Penrod
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Core Knowledge ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Knowledge Validation

Purpose:To identify the current training needs of state-federal rehabilitation counselors and determine if the self-perceived training needs differ for participants who are a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) to those counselors with out the CRC credential.Method:A mixed-methods internet-based survey design was utilized and included descriptive, qualitative, and ex post facto approaches on a sample of rehabilitation counselors (N= 341) via the Knowledge Validation Inventory-Revised (KVI-R).Results:The participants reported high or moderate self-perceived training needs on 9 of the 10 content areas on the KVI-R; however, no significant differences between certified and non-certified rehabilitation counselors were found. Highest degree earned and numbers of years in practice were significant predictors of training needs.Conclusion:The results from this study indicate a self-reported need for additional training of state-federal rehabilitation counselors in many of the CORE knowledge domains considered essential for rehabilitation counseling. The findings also indicate that as level of education and experience increased among this sample, the need for training decreased.

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