Post Diploma B.Ed. (Community Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies)
Programme Description
The Programme aims at:
Developing competencies and skills in the field of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
The development of manpower to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
Deepening understanding of issues relating to rehabilitation.
Developing the capacity to transfer knowledge and skills to persons with disabilities, family members, community groups and other service providers.
Raising academic and professional standards in the Rehabilitation of Persons with
Disabilities.
It is also designed to improve the skills of Managers of rehabilitation projects and services and equip Rehabilitation Professionals and Activists to ensure effective implementation of social inclusive programmes in Ghana and the rest of Africa.
The areas the programme cover include:
Medical
Psychological
Economic
Educational
Empowerment and Advocacy
General Rehabilitation
Target Group
The programme is for:
SHS Certificate Holders
Teachers
Social Workers
Parents
People interested in working with persons with disabilities
Job Prospects
Job prospects are in the areas of:
Social Welfare
Community based Rehabilitation projects
NGOs
Entry Requirements
An applicant should possess a Diploma in one of the following fields:
i. Professional Programme for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
ii. Social work
iii. Special Education
iv. Nursing
v. Teaching
vi. Agriculture
vii. Guidance and Counselling
viii.Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
ix. Community Development
x. Early Childhood Care and Development