Assgnment
Professionals in the field of vocational rehabilitation work in a variety of settings. The core commonality of all settings for professionals in the field of vocational rehabilitation is working with individuals with disabilities. Research consistently indicates that medical and psychosocial aspects of disability is a core competency required by professionals working with individuals with disabilities (Chan, Leahy, Saunders, Tarvydas, Ferrin, & Lee, 2003; Ethridge, Rodgers, & Fabian, 2007; Leahy, Chan, & Saunders, 2003; Leahy, Muenzen, Saunders, & Strauser, 2009). The Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) identifies Medical, Functional, and Environmental Aspects of Disability as a major knowledge domain for rehabilitation counselors in training (CORE, 2012).
An often daunting task for vocational rehabilitation professionals is building their applied knowledge of the medical, functional, and environmental aspects of disabilities with limited opportunities for actual exposure to the variety of health conditions experienced by individuals with disabilities (Falvo, 2014). A case-approach method encourages a deeper level of learning and allows the learner to move from theory to application (Krieshok & Pelsma, 2002). The following case studies allow learners to identify issues, process data from an applied perspective, and increase their exposure to a variety of health conditions
Prepare a response to case studies offered related to situation/scenarios faced by case managers and counselors. Please utilize your course textbook, any other relevant textbooks (e.g. medical aspects), and peer-reviewed journal articles to support your approach to managing the case presented, and justification of your responses.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.