ERIC Number: EJ967628
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 9
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Professional Identity and the CORE Standards
Benshoff, John J.; Robertson, Stacia; Davis, Sharon J.; Koch, D. Shane
Rehabilitation Education, v22 n3-4 p227-235 2008
The historical evolution of the rehabilitation profession is addressed, and current issues facing rehabilitation educators and professionals are identified. Clearly, both our practice environments and our consumers are continuously evolving and becoming more diverse. Simultaneously, a need exists to be seen as a stable, unified profession. Specific issues including the continuing development of private rehabilitation licensure and accreditation, increasing consumer diversity, and movement toward evidence-based practices are identified as critical issues for rehabilitation educators and professionals.
Descriptors: Evidence, Rehabilitation Counseling, Educational Responsibility, Ethics, Professional Identity, Academic Standards, Educational Trends, Educational Development, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Collegiality, Theory Practice Relationship
National Council on Rehabilitation Education. 1099 East Champlain Drive Suite A PMB Number 137, Fresno, CA 93720; Tel: 559-906-0787; Fax: 559-412-2550; e-mail: info@ncre.org; Web site: http://www.ncre.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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