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2015

Nova Southeastern University

Rehabilitation Counseling

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Professional Identity, Dana Stewart Kline Aug 2015

Professional Identity, Dana Stewart Kline

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The roles and responsibilities of the professional school counselor continuously evolve in order to meet the needs of an ever-changing and diverse student population. In this paper, several of these roles and responsibilities are identified and described. In addition, two professional organizations that are personally relevant will be identified. I have developed four action plans that support my individual growth and further develop my professional identity. Finally, shared is my vision as a professional school counselor and agent of social change.


Comparing Outcomes From An Online Substance Abuse Treatment Program And Residential Treatment Programs For Consumers Who Are Deaf: A Pilot Study, Josphine Wilson Ph.D., Deb Guthmann Ed.D., Jared Embree, Susan Fraker Aug 2015

Comparing Outcomes From An Online Substance Abuse Treatment Program And Residential Treatment Programs For Consumers Who Are Deaf: A Pilot Study, Josphine Wilson Ph.D., Deb Guthmann Ed.D., Jared Embree, Susan Fraker

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Numerous barriers exist when attempting to provide culturally appropriate substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to persons who are Deaf, including a lack of accessible community-based treatment providers. To address these barriers, the Deaf Off Drugs and Alcohol (DODA) Program has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate cessation and recovery support services via a telemedicine program to Deaf individuals who are clinically diagnosed with a SUD. This study was conducted to assess whether an online SUD treatment program, such as DODA, is an effective way to serve the Deaf population, which is underserved due to communication and other cultural barriers. DODA’s effectiveness …


A Review Of Ototoxic Medications: Implications For Professionals Working With Consumers With Hearing Loss, Shawn P. Saladin Ph.D, Crc, Cpm, Robert B. Perez, Bianca Cruz Pharm.D, Yasar Tasnif Pharm.D, Bcps Feb 2015

A Review Of Ototoxic Medications: Implications For Professionals Working With Consumers With Hearing Loss, Shawn P. Saladin Ph.D, Crc, Cpm, Robert B. Perez, Bianca Cruz Pharm.D, Yasar Tasnif Pharm.D, Bcps

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Rehabilitation Professionals work with a variety of people with various disabilities and disease states. Oftentimes, those disease states are treated with medications. An understanding of the most common types of medications that can cause ototoxicity, such as aminoglycides, cisplatin and loop diuretics can assist in the vocational rehabilitation process. Rehabilitation professionals are encouraged to establish positive communication with the consumers in order to foster a relationship of trust. Furthermore they are encouraged to establish relationships with Pharmacist for an understanding of the implications of commonly used medications on hearing.


Applying For A Student Writing Award Feb 2015

Applying For A Student Writing Award

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Interested in applying for a Student Writing Award from ADARA?


From The Editor: Caroline M. Kobek Pezzarossi, Ph.D., Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi Ph.D Feb 2015

From The Editor: Caroline M. Kobek Pezzarossi, Ph.D., Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi Ph.D

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A note from your new Senior Editor, Caroline M. Kobek Pezzarossi, Ph.D. This letter from the editor also includes a short biography of Dr. Kobek Pezzarossi.