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Occupational Supply Demand
Unit of Analysis
5134A Rehabilitation Counseling
Program(s) of Study and Training

A program that prepares individuals to work with people who have learning disabilities, mental illness, and physical disabilities in a clinical, educational, or institutional setting. Includes instruction in abnormal psychology, assistive technology, case management, counseling techniques, cultural diversity, disability assessment and measurement, ethics, psychological and physiological aspects of disability, rehabilitation services, rehabilitation science, and vocational counseling.

A program that prepares individuals to counsel and assist disabled individuals and recovering patients in order to achieve their greatest physical, mental, social, educational, and vocational potential. Includes instruction in patient evaluation and testing, rehabilitation program planning, patient support services and referral, job analysis, adjustment psychology, rehabilitation services provision, patient counseling and education, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Occupation(s)

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities