SFU Continuing Studies Catalogue Fall 2010 by SFU Continuing Studies

s i m o n f r a s e r u n i v e r s i t y > Co n t i n u i n g st u d i e s > h e a lt h a n d w e ll n e s s Medical Disabilities—Physical Medicine REH125 / Fee $450 Thursday–Saturday, January 13–15, 2011, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, SFU Surrey Instructor: Dr. Gurdeep Parhar Designed to improve interaction between rehabilitation professionals and their clients, this workshop offers a systematic approach to understanding the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The progression and prognosis of chronic illnesses and their resulting impact on individual’s functioning ability will also be reviewed. Assessments in Rehabilitation Management REH126 / Fee $675 Thursday–Saturday, February 10–12, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, SFU Surrey Instructor: Avita Sharma Gain a foundational understanding of available assessments and how to use their results to design appropriate interventions. Explore the types of assessments available, the benefits and limitations of these assessments, how to determine a qualified provider of these services and how assessment results impact case management. Ergonomics in Rehabilitation Management REH127 / Fee $675 Thursday–Saturday, March 3–5, 2011, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, SFU Surrey Instructor: Dr. Dan Robinson Gain a foundational understanding of ergonomics and develop preliminary skills in the application of a human-centred systems approach to evaluating work and designing appropriate interventions. Practise an ergonomic approach and specific techniques through individual and group exercises and case studies. Accommodations REH128 / Fee $675 Friday, March 25, 2011 and Friday–Saturday, April 15–16, 2011, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, SFU Surrey Instructors: Susan O’Donnell, Dr. Dan Robinson, Katrina Tilley and Patricia Woods This session introduces human rights legislation and explores the duty to accommodate and the responsibilities of all parties to a human rights complaint. Participants will also discuss the role universal design and assistive devices play in accommodating individuals returning to work after illness or injury. Canadian Labour History and Culture for Rehabilitation Professionals REH123 / Fee $225 Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, SFU Surrey Instructor: Dr. Mark Leier Using group discussions, films, primary documents, lectures and roleplaying, participants will gain a better understanding of how unions developed, why the perspectives of organized workers may differ from those of business professionals and why labour relations often seem driven by conflict rather than dispute-resolution.

“The Diploma has been a great way to upgrade my academic and hands-on skills. The program schedule allows me to work, study and utilize my course work by putting it into practice on the job.” —Brent, student, Diploma in Rehabilitation Management

Working Alliances REH129 / Fee $675 Thursday–Saturday, May 12–14, 2011, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, SFU Surrey Instructor: Dr. Jody Hawley Learn to develop sustainable relationships among rehabilitation practitioners, their clients, employers, unions and community stakeholders. Improve communication skills among individuals, groups and organizations involved in the integration of people with disabilities into the workplace. The Return-to-Work Process in Rehabilitation Management REH130 / Fee $675 Thursday–Saturday, June 9–11, 2011, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, SFU Surrey Instructor: Karlene Dawson This course introduces the RTW process and teaches students a person-centered approach to managing it. Participants will consider all aspects of a person’s recovery and examine the role of all persons involved in the successful recovery and durable RTW process.