2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY STUDIES

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1 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN REHABILITATION AND DISABILITY STUDIES

2 BRIEF HISTORICAL BACK GROUND OF EACH PROGRAMME OF STUDY Introduction Only 2% of people with disabilities in developing countries have access to rehabilitation and appropriate basic services that will promote their social inclusion and independence (DFID, 2000). The virtual absence of qualified personnel for facilitating the participation and provision of relevant and appropriate services to persons with disabilities has been one of the major causes of this lack of access to rehabilitation services. There is a need for grassroot workers with relevant skills and knowledge for facilitating the provision of specialized services to persons with disabilities in the community. The Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies therefore aims at meeting this need in the society. Date of establishment August 2004 Rationale Only 2% of people with disabilities in developing countries have access to rehabilitation and appropriate basic services that will promote their social inclusion and independence (DFID, 2000). The virtual absence of qualified personnel for facilitating the participation and provision of relevant and appropriate services to persons with disabilities has been one of the major causes of this lack of access to rehabilitation services. There is a need for grassroot workers with relevant skills and knowledge for facilitating the provision of specialized services to persons with disabilities in the community. The Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies therefore aims at meeting this need in the society. Goal of the programme: Promote the social inclusion and provision of quality services for persons with disability locally and internationally. Objectives The course objectives include: 1. To train technical personnel who will directly work with persons with disability to help in facilitating their social inclusion and delivery of quality services. 2. To increase the knowledge of students in the application of the theories and concepts in the social inclusion of persons with disability. 3. To build the competencies of students in basic rehabilitation skills in disability and the methodologies of transferring those skills to individuals with disabilities, family members, community groups and other services providers 4. To develop the competencies of students in approaches to community participation and provision of services for disabled persons Employment prospective of Graduands Graduates of the Special Education programme are trained to function in the following areas: Special schools for individuals who are blind, deaf or mentally handicapped

3 Integrated or inclusive educational settings Community Based Rehabilitation programmes (CBRs) Peripatetic Services (Regional and District Special Education Coordinators) Hospital Schools Assessment and Resource Centres District Education Offices NGOs Institutions and agencies as Sign Language Interpreters Where are they in the country s occupational structure? Employers comment Eligible candidates Applicants should have any of: 1. Certificate in Teacher Education, social Work, Agriculture and Health related studies or their equivalent with not less than 2 year s post qualification experience. 2. High School/GCE O Level Certificate (with 5 credits including English Language) or G.C.E. A Level (with at least 2 passes) or SSS Certificate Examination of an aggregate of 20 or better (with 5 credits including English Language). 3. Candidates with the University of Education/Sight Savers International Certificate in the rehabilitation of the blind are also qualified to apply. 4. Mature students (not less than 25 years) may apply. Suitable applicants must pass an entrance examination or an interview. Note Previous experience in working with persons with disability is an advantage. Applicants may undergo an interview at the discretion of the University. People with disability are encouraged to apply.. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF COURSE IN THE PROGRAMME CBRD 111D: Field Orientation (3 Credit Hours) This course provides students with initial field exposure to Community Based Rehabilitation Programmes (CBR) and institutions that provide services for persons with disabilities. It is also meant to give students insight into the practical issues in CBR programme. CBRD 112D: Introduction to disability and Community Participation (3 Credit Hours) This course covers the initial issues regarding disability studies. This will include types, causes, prevention and basic management of various types of disabilities including epilepsy, stroke, cerebro-spinal, meningitis, muscular dystrophy, paralysis among others. Students will also learn about theories and models of disability and their impact on ideology and practice. The course also takes a critical look at areas such as international classification of functioning; disability rights and community development and participation among others. CBRD 113D: Introduction to Community Based Rehabilitation (3 Cr) This course will introduce students to the historical perspectives of Community Based Reha-

4 bilitation (CBR). It will provide them the understanding of the theoretical and conceptual dimensions of Community Based Rehabilitation including the WHO/ILO/UNESCO perspective. The course will also examine the various stakeholders and strategies involved in the implementation of community based rehabilitation CBRD 114D: Introduction to communication modes for persons with disabilities (3CR) This course is designed to expose students to Grade One English Braille and Numerals. It is also to introduce students to the various equipment and materials used in writing Braille. Additionally, the course will prepare and equip learners with fundamentals in the acquisition and in the use of sign communication in the form of Ghanaian sign language (GSL). This is to enable them communicate with persons with visual impairment CBRD 115D: Introduction to CBR Matrix and Life-Cycle Approach (3 Cr) The course will introduce students to CBR matrix and how CBR activities are mapped out based on the matrix. Students will also be exposed to life-cycle approach of the matrix and how various age groups can be catered for in CBR programmes. The course will enable students to establish the gaps that exists in CBR programmes and how the gaps can be addressed CBRD 121D: Pre-Rehabilitation Services3 Credit Hours) This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills in carrying out relevant and related activities services such as taking case histories on individual in preparing the PWD, for rehabilitation. The course also focuses on acquisition of skills in clinical and functional assessment. It is also intended to equip students with requisite knowledge and skills in need assessment and plans of intervention CBRD 122D: Practicum-1 (Application of Community Based Rehabilitation Practices (3credit hours) Course description: The course is designed to provide students with hands-on-experiences in relation to Community Based Rehabilitation and disability issues. The course will provide the students the opportunity to access information the state of disability and community participation in the community. They also be able to access the factors that hinder or promote disability issues in the community. Finally it will equip students with relevant communication skills in working in the community. CBRD 124D: Introduction to communication modes for persons with disabilities (ii) This course continues to expose students to Grade One English Braille and Numerals. It also equips students with the various equipment and materials used in writing Braille. Additionally, the course continues to prepare learners with fundamentals in the acquisition and in the use of sign communication in the form of Ghanaian sign language (GSL). This to enable them communicate with persons with visual impairment CBRD 125: Low Vision Services (3 Cr) The course is designed to expose students to services that are available to persons with low vision including therapy rehabilitation, orientation and mobility training as well opportunities that exist in the community for their rehabilitation. It is also to equip the students with basic skills and knowledge needed to facilitate visual rehabilitation of individuals with low vision. CBRD 231D: Rehabilitation activities and services. 3 Cr) This course is to equip the students with knowledge about the various types of rehabilitation

5 programmes, services and how persons with disability can access these services and programmes. It is to provide avenues for students to develop practical skills in guidance and counseling, daily living skills and low vision services CBRD 232D : Mobility Techniques and Training (3 Credit Hours). This course is structured to provide students with the knowledge in the concept of orientation and mobility, and its relevance to the needs of persons with disabilities. The course also covers the provision of students with knowledge in sensory and physical development and how these impact on the orientation and mobility of persons with disabilities. It equips the students with basic orientation and skills and the ability to transfer these skills to persons with visual and orthopedic impairment. CBRD 233: Assistive Technology and Devices ( 3 Credit Hours) This course comprises the teaching and learning of instructional technology and assistive devices for the visually impaired, hearing impaired, orthopedic impairment and persons with neuro-muscular diseases. It equips learners with the skills and knowledge in facilitating the independent living of persons with disability through their access to assistive devices and technology. CBRD 234D Practicum 2 (3 cr) This course involves practical activities in pre-rehabilitation and primary rehabilitation services. It will help students to put into practice skills and knowledge acquired in: pre-rehabilitation activities,orientation and mobility, activities of daily living skills, preparation, maintenance and use of assistive devices as well as follow-up to service users and their family members. CBRD 235D: Research methods (3 credit hours) This course is designed to expose students to the main research approaches. The student will be taught various aspect of social research including the theories and the dimensions of social research which account for what we do in educational research. CBRD 236 D: Personal Care and crisis management The course exposes students to various types of disabilities, prevention and care. It equips learners with techniques; knowledge about patient care and first aid; education of family members, caregivers as well as service providers about training in handling behaviour; selfcare activities and life skills; stress management and managing dangerous situations like fire outbreak, spillage, poisonous gas leakages etc. CBRD 241D: Research Project (3 Cr) Long Essay/Project course is a research-based, self-directed module which aims to facilitate and nurture a student s own initiative and resourcefulness in developing and sustaining an extended research essay, and in using evidence clearly and persuasively in support of the argument of the essay. As the course is self-directed in nature, it is vital that students establish contact at the beginning of the semester with their supervisor and maintain contact throughout the term through on-going meetings and supervisions. CBRD 242D internship (6cr) The course will offer students supervised practice at Community-Based Rehabilitation Projects (CBRPs) at various communities. They will also be expected to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the following areas, in an organization or programme setting: Planning and delivery of CBR programmes and services

6 Planning and delivery and management of rehabilitation services Project planning and control Project time management and control Project cost management and control CBRD 243D: Post internship Seminar (3 credit hours) This course involves sharing of experiences among students and lecturers. Students will be required to make oral presentations of their reports as well as their documentaries to their colleagues and lecturers on their activities and lessons learnt and skills and knowledge acquired during the internship period at a seminar. The students will have the opportunity to ask questions for clarifications after the presentations. Regulations governing assessment of students The students will be assessed through: Continuous assessment consisting of assignments exercises and quizzes End of examinations and project work