Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation

EARN A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN

FORENSIC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

The Social and Behavioral Sciences program at the University of Florida offers an online Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation graduate certificate program.

Designed for working professionals that currently have a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or working professionals that are already certified rehabilitation counselors.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM Designed for working professionals that currently have a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or working professionals that are already certified rehabilitation counselors. This program is offered online, so students will not have to sacrifice their work and family life in order to further their education and enrich their careers.

REQUIRED COURSES Course 1: Orientation to Forensic Vocational Practice

Course 2: Intermediate Forensic Rehabilitation Consultation

Course 3: Advanced Forensic Rehabilitation Consultation

Areas of practice opportunity (Social Security, Marital Dissolution, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation)

Practice methodology

Ethical considerations for the forensic expert

Introduction to forensic repot development

Client forensic interview Utilization of vocational testing Impact of disability in legal cases Etc.

Development of forensic vocational reports Formulating opinions for testimony Expert witness testimony (Depositions, Trials, Defense cases, Plaintiff cases)

HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on a year round basis. Newly admitted students will begin the program in the Fall or Spring semester of every year.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (or equivalent); or are in the final stages of their educational program.

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Register for the Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation Course One at https://reg.distance.ufl.edu/reg/Activity/Details/a93c8c88bb7e43ad8c62c0f544ee6428

When you register for this course, you will have 6 months (180 days) to complete it before your access expires. There are no extension options once you reach your course expiration date.

For additional program information and the withdrawal policy, please visit https://bsch.phhp.ufl.edu/distance-learning/forensic-vocationalrehabilitation/forensic-vocational-rehabilitation-registrationpolicies/

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Register for the Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation Course Two at https://reg.distance.ufl.edu/reg/Activity/Details/7af4fab87ec6495b80cdd50ec548c4a7

When you register for this course, you will have 6 months (180 days) to complete it before your access expires. There are no extension options once you reach your course expiration date.

For additional program information and the withdrawal policy, please visit https://bsch.phhp.ufl.edu/distance-learning/forensic-vocationalrehabilitation/forensic-vocational-rehabilitation-registrationpolicies/

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Register for the Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation Course Three at https://reg.distance.ufl.edu/reg/Activity/Details/1c42e71c45ac4b5da6aae05aef3a518c

When you register for this course, you will have 6 months (180 days) to complete it before your access expires. There are no extension options once you reach your course expiration date.

For additional program information and the withdrawal policy, please visit https://bsch.phhp.ufl.edu/distance-learning/forensic-vocationalrehabilitation/forensic-vocational-rehabilitation-registrationpolicies/

EARN A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN

MEDICARE SET ASIDE ALLOCATION

This online program is designed to prepare working professionals with an overview of the MSA process and familiarizes the participant with the CMS website, as well as the acronyms and definitions of the terms used in this field.

This course takes students through the CMS Memorandum Highlights and provides a sample MSA.

Participants are provided with a case example complete with medical records and step-by-step instructions, so that students may practice doing an MSA arrangement.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Medicare Set Aside program equips participants with all the knowledge and practical skills required to acquire certification in the Medicare Set-Aside Allocation (MSA) field. The University of Florida’s certificate program is a dynamic, interactive learning experience. Upon completion of this program, participants will be eligible to sit for the national (MSCC) certification exam offered by the International Commission on Health Care Certification (ICHCC) and receive the designation of Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant.

This is an entirely online, self-paced (30 contact hour) program.

The courses are organized as modules, which include:

Instructor Support

Pre-recorded Lectures

Assigned Readings

Multiple Choice Final Exam

Topics Professional Orientation to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) The Who, What, When, and Why’s of Medicare Set-Aside Allocations Resources available to the MSA professional When is a referral for an MSA appropriate?

Attorney Lien/Conditional Payment Professional Administration of the Medicare Set-Aside Allocation Consistent Errors Seen by CMS and How to Avoid Them Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Center Structured Settlements

Identify the theoretical and applied foundations for the MSA Recognize that adherence to a consistent methodology is essential to develop an acceptable MSA

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

Recognize the multidimensional and transdisciplinary nature of the MSA process Understand the process required to submit an acceptable MSA Understand and be able to maneuver the CMS website Understand when an MSA is appropriate Understand the professional administration of funds Understand the role of the COBC Understand the role of the Structured Settlement Broker Understand the difference between Customary and Fee Schedule States and how that applies to the MSA

Upon completion of this program, participants will be eligible to sit for the national (MSCC) certification exam offered by the International Commission on Health Care Certification (ICHCC) and receive the designation of Medicare SetAside Certified Consultant.

HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on a year round basis. If you have any questions about eligibility for certification please contact the ICHCC at: http://ichcc.org

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Complete registration survey BEFORE registering. Survey can be found at https://bsch.phhp.ufl.edu/distance-learning/registration-survey-for-medicare-set-aside/

Click Registration/ Policies on the Medicare Set Aside main menu.

Complete Registration Survey.

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Register for the Medicare Set-Aside Pre-Certification Program at https://reg.distance.ufl.edu/reg/Activity/Details/B5CDA43EBC8545AAB850B905828A99B8

When you register for this course, you will have 6 months (180 days) to complete it before your access expires. There are no extension options once you reach your course expiration date.

For additional program information and the withdrawal policy, please visit https://bsch.phhp.ufl.edu/distance-learning/medicare-set-aside/medicare-setaside-registrationpolicies/

EARN A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT

To meet the demand for geriatric care professionals needed to manage long-term care, the University of Florida offers an online Graduate Certificate program.

Job opportunities in geriatrics and long-term care are expected to grow by more than 35%.

[Bureau of Labor Statistics]

The home and community-based care sector has grown to approx. $400 million/year and the provision of services in long-term care is estimated to be as much as $2 billion/year.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Geriatric Care Management Graduate Certificate program is designed to meet the needs of today’s working professionals. The program requires the successful completion of four graduate level courses with a grade of B or higher.

PowerPoint Presentations

All courses are taught using a web based elearning system.

The courses are organized in weekly modules, which include:

Video Lectures

Assigned Readings

Online Discussions

Apply general principles and knowledge necessary to integrate theory into the practice of care coordination and management

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to assess and identify client strengths, needs, concern, preferences, and establish goals and a comprehensive plan of care Coordinate services and interventions by referring, educating, negotiating, and mediating with client formal and informal providers in order to meet goals of a care plan Perform ongoing monitoring and reassessment of client status and satisfaction with service in order to evaluate progress toward goal achievement Exercise sound professional judgment based on ethical standards/expectations of field including advocacy for client autonomy, professional accountability, and peer review Demonstrate ability to conduct and/or evaluate appropriate research on effective case management techniques for provision of services to aging clients and their families

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have the expanded knowledge required for either developing their own private practice Professional Geriatric Care Management Business or advancing their career in management of Long-term Care Facilities, Home Health Care, or Public Service Agencies. * The program is also designed to meet the educational requirements for those seeking to become a Certified Geriatric Care Manager through the International Commission on Health Care Certification.

REQUIRED COURSES GEY 6646: Issues & Concepts in Gerontology

GEY 6620: Overview of Geriatric Care Management

GEY 6306: Communication in the Aging Network

GEY 5935: Ethical, Legal, and Business Aspects of Geriatric Care Management

This introductory course provides and overview of the multidisciplinary field of gerontology, aging services, and community resources for geriatric care management. Material will be covered that informs students about the basic biology, psychology, and sociology of the aging process. Patterns of service use and public and private resources to meet the individual needs of geriatric clients are examined. Principles of case management and the role and function of the private geriatric care manager are presented.

This course presents the basic elements and procedures for conducting a comprehensive geriatric assessment and care plan report. The content of the course covers the fundamentals of a psychosocial and functional assessment. Current issues in dementia and depression are discussed. Emphasis is placed on conducting the client interview, gathering all necessary information, and incorporating that information into a cohesive written care plan.

This course examines the role of communication in successful care plan implementation and coordination. Students will explore the impact of family systems on the provision of care for individuals and aging families. Topics include caregiver assessment, care monitoring, helping mid-life children work together to care for aging parents, preparing for and facilitating family meetings, forgiveness, and effective use of technology.

This course explores the ethical and legal issues encountered in the practice of geriatric care management including informed consent, decision making capacity, advanced directives, and the regulation and financing of long-term care. The course will also address issues associated with starting a business in Geriatric Care Management including entrepreneurial risk, marketing, fee for service billing, and human resources, Emphasis is placed on creating a business plan.

GEY 6936: Clinical Experience

HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on a year round basis. Newly admitted students will begin the program in the Fall or Spring semester of every year.

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree, preferably in a health-related or social service discipline, e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Gerontology, Sociology, Health Education, etc.

In addition, applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

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Complete the UF Application.

Scroll down to Certificate and click on, “I am NOT a currently enrolled UF student�

You will need to select Geriatric Care Management Program

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You may upload your unofficial transcripts, but you will have to send in your official, sealed transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

The University of Florida is able to accept an official transcript if the school uses one of the following systems to send the transcripts through email: Parchment or Faster. If so, you can have them email it to the following: certificates@admissions.ufl.edu OR have the school mail it directly to the Office of Admissions at UF: The University of Florida Office of Admissions P.O. Box 114000 Gainesville, FL, 32611-4000

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Submit a short (one page) essay describing why you want to be in the program and how this training will advance your professional development career aspirations AND a copy of your current resume (including two years of work experience in a health-related field).

Email or mail the documents (essay and resume) directly to: Mark W. Hart, EdD, MALS Director of Online Programs College of Public Health and Health Professions University of Florida PO Box 100182 Gainesville, FL 32610-0182 Upon receipt of all the documents described above, you will receive confirmation that your application has been received and is being reviewed.