Science, Engineering and Technology

KHA606

2012  KHA606  Vocational Rehabilitation

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Available as a Student Elective: No

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Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA606 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit examines issues related to organisational structure and the individual experience of being in a workplace. The workers' compensation process is examined as it relates to both physical and psychological injury and occupational stress. The roles of a rehabilitation consultant within the vocational rehabilitation systems will be considered and theories of rehabilitation as they relate to the workers' compensation and motor vehicle accident systems are examined. The return to work process under Tasmania legislation is examined as well as conducting vocational assessments and transferable skills analysis.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hr exam in June (50%), two in-class exercises (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 x 2-hr seminars (13 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
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TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

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