NRA's CEU OF THE MONTH- JUNE

National Rehabilitation Association CEU OF THE MONTH

June 2010

HM2025: Transferable Skills Analysis: A Basic Guide to Finding Related Jobs

Use your NRA custom link to receive a 10% discount on all classes

http://www.aaaceus.com/NationalRehab

4 contact hours

Pre-approved for: ABVE, ACM, ASWB (Social Workers), CA BBS , CA BRN, CDMS, CMCN, CPHM, CRC, Florida BON, Ohio SW/Counselor, RNs: ALL STATES. Also appropriate for: COHN/COHN-S, CPUM, CPUR, CRRN

This course presents a time-tested approach and method for completing a TSA. Dr. Field has up-dated the Guide to include valuable information for the vocational expert in Social Security hearings as well as related legal settings. This textbook served as a basis for a presentation to attorneys and judges in the U.S. 5th Circuit of the Federal judiciary. The booklet is well-documented with an excellent bibliography, including relevant court-reported cases involving vocational experts.

Save the Date for RSA Commissioner Event

NRA announces

"A Conversation With the Commissioner of RSA," The Honorable Lynnae Ruttledge," Wednesday, August 4, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time).

CEUs/CRCs will be offered as well as individual and/or group rates, the details of which will follow shortly.

It is our privilege to be announcing this important TeleSeminar on the 90th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act, one of the most enduring and endearing laws in our country, given the success of the programs, services and supports provided by qualified rehabilitation counselors and personnel who have assisted millions of eligible individuals with disabilities secure both personal and economic independence.

Those of you who have the privilege of working in the public and private rehabilitation field should celebrate the many years of service that you and those who came before you have provided to individuals with disabilities.

So, SAVE THE DATE OF AUGUST 4, 2010,

FOR A CONVERSATION WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF RSA

which we assure you will be both an exhilarating and informative experience with one of the most powerful and respected powerbrokers on the Potomac .

Thank you!
Questions? patricia@nationalrehab.org www.nationalrehab.org

National Rehabilitation Association CEU OF THE MONTH MAY 2010

National Rehabilitation Association

CEU OF THE MONTH MAY 2010
NL0106R: Models of Disability and Advocacy in Rehabilitation Counseling©

Use your NRA custom link to receive a 10% discount on all classes www.aaaceus.com/NationalRehab

4 contact hours
PRE-APPROVED for 2 hours CRC/CDMS Ethics Credit

Pre-Approved for: ABVE, ACM, ASWB, CA BBS, CA BRN, CCM, CDMS, CLCP, CMCN, CPHM, CRC, Florida BON, NCC (NBCC), Ohio SW/ Counselor, RNs: ALL STATES

Also appropriate for: COHN / COHN-S, CPUM, CPUR, CRRN

Call 1-866-850-5999 for questions or technical difficulties.

OBJECTIVES
1. Define and discuss the three models of disability:
a. The Biomedical Model
b. The Economic Model
c. The Sociopolitical Model

2. Discuss the relevance of incorporating multicultural competency into the definition of advocacy in rehabilitation counseling.

3. Define and discuss various models and definitions of advocacy.

University of Wisconsin-Stout Online CEUs

Is your CRC certification up in March 2010? UW-Stout offers online courses, including an ethics course specifically for CRCs.

"Rehabilitation Ethics" starts January 14th, 2010 and twice more in 2010. The emphasis of this online course is on real ethical dilemmas provided by people working in the field of vocational rehabilitation. Here is some feedback from past participants:
"This is the first ethics course I have taken that wasn't boring!"
"I like learning about others' experiences and how they have handled situations"
"It was informative and I liked getting the perspective of others in different parts of the country"

UW-Stout offers a few options, for people who need different amounts of credits:
10-credit option ($150) - If you need/want to get all of your ethics credits.
5-credit option ($90) - For those who only need 5 ethics credits.
Individualized options ($15 per credit, plus a $20 service fee) - contact us for details.

Early 2010 Line-Up of Online Courses:

• CRC Exam Preparation Workshop - January 28
• Introduction to Disability Benefits - February 23
• Physical Disabilities - March 4
• Working with Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - March 16
• Psychiatric Disabilities - April 8
• Vocational Services for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - May 4
  See more information about each course on the website at http://www.uwstout.edu/svri/course_descriptions.cfm

AARA Fall Conference

Austin Area Rehabilitation Association2009 All-Day Fall Conference

Tuesday, September 29th8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Earn 6.5 CEU Hours (1.5 Ethics)

$20 Early Registration/ $25 At-the-Door (Lunch Included)

Location: Goodwill Industries of Central Texas1015 Norwood Park Boulevard, Austin, TX 78753 (near I-35 & Hwy. 183)

NOTE: EARLY REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd.

For more information, write: AustinAreaRehabAssoc@gmail.com