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REHB5912: Rehabilitation Resource Management

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Cumberland, Sydney

The unit co-creates a rehabilitation counselling profile in case management and explores its potential impact on the profession. Case management (CM) discipline is introduced through a Taxonomy. The CM Taxonomy frames investigation of the nature of service and the role of rehabilitation counselling in the networks of care and support. Counselling in systems is a consistent theme across modules. The explication of the component parts of CM service leads to an exploration of their application. CM discourse leads to Case Load Management issues. Seeking relevance, students peruse current industry case management models in situ.

Unit details and rules

Unit code REHB5912
Academic unit
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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REHB5051 or REHB5049 or REHB5072
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Erin Fearn Smith, erin.fearnsmith@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Erin Fearn Smith, erin.fearnsmith@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task Online quiz 1
Online quiz
10% Week 04
Due date: 22 Mar 2020 at 23:59

Closing date: 22 Mar 2020
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Online quiz 2
Online quiz
10% Week 09 30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task Online quiz 3
Online quiz
10% Week 12
Due date: 24 May 2020 at 23:59

Closing date: 24 May 2020
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task Case study skill clinic project
Case study
40% Week 13 2000-2500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Tutorial participation
Participation
30% Weekly n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Online Quizzes: Multiple-choice, true/false, fill in the missing word items.
  • Case study skill clinical report: A series of tasks attended to during tutorial discussions throughout the semester, culminating in a mock client file for submission.
  • Tutorial participation: Participation in weekly tutorial activities and discussions. Your contributions to tutorials will be assessed weekly by your tutor.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 ORIENTATION: Unit Introduction PRACTITIONER: RC Profession; Ethics & Reflective Practice; Values Lens Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO4 LO6 LO7
Week 02 PRACTITIONER: Self Care; Personal Management; Caseload Management; Documentation TAXONOMY: The Case Management Taxonomy Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 03 TAXONOMY: Engagement; Holistic Assessment; Planning MODEL: Broker CONTEXT: Insurance & rehabilitation Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 04 TAXONOMY: Education; Training & Skills Development CONTEXT: Unemployment Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 TAXONOMY: Emotional and Motivational support; Advising MODEL: Strengths-based CONTEXT: Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 TAXONOMY: Coordination CONTEXT: Supporting Young People Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 TAXONOMY: Monitoring MODEL: Clinical CONTEXT: Hospital & Health Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 PRACTITIONER: resource mapping and advocacy CONTEXT: Mental Health Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 PRACTITIONER: Reporting & Compliance MODEL: Assertive CONTEXT: Corrections Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 PRACTITIONER: Sector Development & Strategic Planning CONTEXT: Homelessness Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 PRACTITIONER: Organisational Development and Communities of Practice MODEL: Long-term care CONTEXT: Disability Support in Australia Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 12 PRACTITIONER: Research & Evidence CONTEXT: Substance Use & Drug Health Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 13 PRACTITIONER: Professional Directions CONTEXT: Building Networks Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: All weekly learning material and lectures will be delivered online, for both on-campus and distance students. Tutorials for on-campus students will be delivered in class, and physical attendance is required, weekly. Tutorials for distance students will be delivered through an online message board forum, and participation in (asynchronous) weekly activities is required.
  • Required materials: Online/distance education units of study have the following computer requirements: desktop computer or laptop (not tablet), webcam and microphone (built-in or external), connection to network with sufficient internet speed (at least 3 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps upload).

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. apply case management taxonomy as a framework for understanding and evaluating different case management services
  • LO2. integrate formal care systems with informal care systems in conceptualising rehabilitation counselling case management practice and research
  • LO3. understand fundamental concepts of eHealth as integral to case management in rehabilitation counselling
  • LO4. define and scope case management as practiced by rehabilitation counselling
  • LO5. demonstrate basic caseload management techniques
  • LO6. identify ethical issues commonly arising in case management, and develop ethical decision-making skills
  • LO7. understand cultural competency as a feature of modern case management practice, and its specific impact on care, and support relationships in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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