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University of Calgary Calendar 2011-2012 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions C Community Rehabilitation CORE
Community Rehabilitation CORE

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)
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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)
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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)
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Senior Courses
Community Rehabilitation 301       Topics in Health Foundations

301.01. Developmental Disabling Conditions (Online)

301.02. Adult Onset Disabling Conditions (Online)

301.03. Disabling Conditions Associated with Aging (Online)


Course Hours:
Q(1-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of Community Rehabilitation Studies.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Community Rehabilitation 305       History and Systems in Community Rehabilitation
305.01. Service Systems for Persons with Disabilities in Community Rehabilitation
Course Hours:
Q(1-1)
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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)
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Community Rehabilitation 321       Communication Skills in Rehabilitation
A skills-based introduction to understanding and developing basic communication skills that facilitate helpful dialogue in interpersonal, counseling, 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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Community Rehabilitation 487       Practicum in Rehabilitation Practice
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)
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Community Rehabilitation 525       New Psychologies of Disability

Course Hours:
Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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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
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Community Rehabilitation 535       Topics in Inclusive Practice

Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 on-line 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.
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Community Rehabilitation 555       Introduction to Assessment: Planning and Intervention
An on-line 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-centered 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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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Community Rehabilitation 573       Disability and the Law
Foundations of Canadian legal principles and practices as they affect community rehabilitation.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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Community Rehabilitation 591       Advanced Study Topics in Community Rehabilitation

Course Hours:
H(2-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Community Rehabilitation 593       Advanced Study Topics in Community Rehabilitation

Course Hours:
Q(1-1)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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Community Rehabilitation 691       Graduate Specialization Topics in Community Rehabilitation

Course Hours:
H(2-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Community Rehabilitation 693       Graduate Specialization Topics

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