DSRS2236 Practicum B - Disability and Community Rehabilitation

2020

4.5

8 x 2-hour lectures per semester
1 x 80-hour field placement per semester
1 x 1-hour on-line exercises weekly

1 Admission into BEDECSEBDS-B Education (Early Childhood & Special Ed), B Disability Studies
1a Admission into BEDMSSEBDS-B Education (Middle & Secondary/Special Ed), B Disability Studies
1b Admission into BEDPRSEBDS-B Education (Primary R-7 & Special Ed), B Disability Studies
2 18 Units in DSRS1st year topics
3 Admission into BHS-Bachelor of Health Sciences
4 18 Units in DSRS topics
5 DSRS2232 - Practicum A - Disability and Community Rehabilitation
6 22.5 Units in DSRS1st year topics
7 1 unit(s) of DSRS2232 - Practicum A - Disability and Community Rehabilitation
8 Admission into BBSC-Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
9 3 of DSRS1201, DSRS1209, DSRS2232
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b) and 2) or (3 and 4 and 5) or (6 and 7) or (8 and 9))

DSRS2215 has been successfully completed

Understanding of current practices, policies and relevant government legislation common to disability and human service organisations.

Assignments; Field Placement; On-line Tutorial participation; Portfolio.

This topic provides opportunities for students to extend their experience working alongside professionals in the field to build upon awareness and professional competencies gained from previous paid or practicum experience. Examination of the role of service provision in the lives of people living with disability and their families continues. Community, education, health and lifestyle provide the context for exploration of practices that support a life of choice for people living with disability with a focus on individual supports and relationships. Students from the Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education enrolled in this topic are commencing their second Practicum placement.

The aim of this topic is to learn about: Specialized competencies around service provision through working collaboratively with disability professionals to develop and maintain professional relationships with people living with disability, their support network and other professionals. The need for self reflection about services provided and basic research and critical analysis skills.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

1. Discuss key concepts related to friendship and sexual relationship development for people with a disability

2. Discuss key concepts related to friendship and sexual relationship development for people with a disability

3. Identify and analyse social networks of individuals living with disability

4. Work effectively within a team environment

5. Demonstrate Professional Practice within a disability organisation

6. Reflect on their professional development.