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©

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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

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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.

Post Doc Fellowship UMass Transitions RRTC

A two year post-doctoral position beginning Sept. 1, 2010 is available in the UMass Transitions RRTC. The RRTC conducts research, training, dissemination and technical assistance activities to improve supports for the completion of schooling and training and movement into rewarding work lives in young people, ages 14-30, with serious mental health conditions. The RRTC is affiliated with Center for Mental Health Services Research within the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Medical School and is funded by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation. For information, please visit:
http://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsRTC.aspx

Or contact Kathryn Sabella, Project Director of Transitions RRTC: Kathryn.Sabella@umassmed.edu or at (508) 856-5759.

RSA Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards

The FY 2010 Long Term Training – Rehabilitation Training combined notice for the 84.129 programs is in the Federal Register. This notice invites applications for 10 separate competitions.

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-9508.pdf