1.1 Quiz

Vocational Rehabilitation Quiz

Questions

1. Define vocational rehabilitation (VR).

2. List the core objectives of VR.

3. Who are the primary individuals served by VR?

4. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), what defines a "disabled person"?

5. Name at least three services provided in VR.

6. What are the main goals of VR services?

7. Provide two examples of the scope of practice in VR.

8. Why is adherence to ethics and legal standards important in VR?

9. What is the importance of professional credentials for VR practitioners?

10. What is strictly prohibited for certified VR professionals?

Answer Key

1. Definition of VR:
   A specialized field focusing on assisting individuals with functional, psychological, developmental, cognitive, emotional impairments, or health conditions to access, maintain, or return to employment and enhance their quality of life.

2. Core Objectives:

   • Helping individuals access, maintain, or return to employment.

   • Enhancing quality of life.

3. Primary Individuals Served:
   Individuals with mental or physical disabilities that hinder their ability to secure, retain, or advance in employment.

4. ILO Definition of a Disabled Person:
   Someone whose job prospects are reduced due to recognized impairments.

5. Services Provided:

   • Vocational counseling

   • Guidance

   • Job placement

   • Strategies to address employment barriers

6. Goals of VR Services:

   • Initial entry into the workforce

   • Retention within a current job

   • Returning to previous work or transitioning to new work

   • Re-entering the workforce post-disability

   • Participation in unpaid or volunteer work for social integration (in severe cases)

7. Examples of Scope of Practice:

   • Functional, biopsychosocial, behavioral, and vocational interventions

   • Workplace audits, career counseling, disability management

8. Importance of Ethics and Legal Standards:
   They ensure professional conduct, protect clients, and maintain the integrity of VR services.

9. Importance of Professional Credentials:
   They ensure practitioners operate within their competence and qualifications.

10. Prohibited Actions:
    Misrepresentation of skills or roles.