Vocational rehabilitation personnel development in Korea

Issue title: International Rehabilitation

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Lee, Dal Yob^;

Affiliations: Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Taegu University, 2288 Daemyung-Dong, Namgu, Taegu 705–033, South Korea

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Abstract: The professional development of rehabilitation personnel is critical for maximizing the successful vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Professionalization and credentialing of rehabilitation personnel have been significant issues in Korea. Planning and education of vocational evaluators and rehabilitation counsellors at a national level are necessitated by an increase in the size of rehabilitation facilities and agencies. This paper reviews rehabilitation education programs, curriculum, and current structure and situations of vocational rehabilitation service delivery.

Keywords: Service delivery, Manpower, Quality of services, Credentialing, Employment training

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1998-11109

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 65-74, 1998