CVRP EXAM QUESTIONS11
positive reinforcement - ANSWERSIncreasing behaviors by presenting positive stimuli, such as
food. A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens
the response.
Definition of VR 1 - ANSWERSgrounded by belief in dignity/worth of all pple; delivered by
experts w/ unique multidisc exp, ed/training, who assist pple w/ fx, psyc, dev, cogn, and emo
impairments/hlth conds to overcome barriers to access/maintain/return to emp/position in
comm/QoL
Definition of VR 2 - ANSWERSset of services offered to pple w/ mental/physical dis., designed to
help them attain skills, resources, attitudes, expectations needed to compete in interview
process, get and keep a job. May help ind. retrain after injury/disorder disrupts prev
employment
Definition of VR 3 - ANSWERSDynamic process - series of actions/activities following logical
sequential progression of services related to total needs of pple w/ dis. Begins w/ initial ref,
ends w/ successful placement in employment. Activities concurrent/overlap.
Definition of VR 4 - ANSWERSenabling dis pple to secure, retain and advance suitable emp and
further reintegration into society
All definitions of VR have in common ??? - ANSWERSPerson's served (disabilities); Services
Provided (whatever service needed to enhance goal of RTW - counselling, placement, emp
services); Goal (first time entry, retention, HRTW); Scope (interdisciplinary); Professional
Credentials.
, Focus of VR is to assist ??? - ANSWERSInd's w/ a disability (mental or physical)
International Labour Organization (oldest UN dept) definition of disabled person - ANSWERSan
ind whose prospects of securing, retaining and advancing in suitable employment are
substantially reduced as result of duly recognized physical/mental impairment
4 Goals of VR - ANSWERS1) First time entry; 2) occupation retention; 3) Return to pre-dis job or
another job w/ emp; 4) re-entry with another emp after onset of dis.
If person unable to enter/re-enter workforce due to severity of condition, what is a suitable
goal? - ANSWERSAvocational positions which enhance integration into society (e.g. unpaid
work, volunteer, etc.)
National Institute of Disability Management and Training (NIDMAR) credentials -
ANSWERSCertified Disability Management Professional (CDMP); Certified Return to Work
Coordinator (CRTWC)
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credentials - ANSWERSCanadian
Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC) and Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC)
4 Models of VR - ANSWERSMedical; Enviro/social; Forensic; Biopsychosocial
Medical Model of VR - ANSWERSlooks at impairment first and focus on impairment as cause of
inability to participate in society. VR services in rehabilitation phase. Dx and Px are central and
SOLE consideration for assisting RTW.
Managed Care - ANSWERSEx. of medical model. Used by Insurance systems. Disability
compared to "typical" ind. w/ same condition. Px = what is expected in similar circumstances.
positive reinforcement - ANSWERSIncreasing behaviors by presenting positive stimuli, such as
food. A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens
the response.
Definition of VR 1 - ANSWERSgrounded by belief in dignity/worth of all pple; delivered by
experts w/ unique multidisc exp, ed/training, who assist pple w/ fx, psyc, dev, cogn, and emo
impairments/hlth conds to overcome barriers to access/maintain/return to emp/position in
comm/QoL
Definition of VR 2 - ANSWERSset of services offered to pple w/ mental/physical dis., designed to
help them attain skills, resources, attitudes, expectations needed to compete in interview
process, get and keep a job. May help ind. retrain after injury/disorder disrupts prev
employment
Definition of VR 3 - ANSWERSDynamic process - series of actions/activities following logical
sequential progression of services related to total needs of pple w/ dis. Begins w/ initial ref,
ends w/ successful placement in employment. Activities concurrent/overlap.
Definition of VR 4 - ANSWERSenabling dis pple to secure, retain and advance suitable emp and
further reintegration into society
All definitions of VR have in common ??? - ANSWERSPerson's served (disabilities); Services
Provided (whatever service needed to enhance goal of RTW - counselling, placement, emp
services); Goal (first time entry, retention, HRTW); Scope (interdisciplinary); Professional
Credentials.
, Focus of VR is to assist ??? - ANSWERSInd's w/ a disability (mental or physical)
International Labour Organization (oldest UN dept) definition of disabled person - ANSWERSan
ind whose prospects of securing, retaining and advancing in suitable employment are
substantially reduced as result of duly recognized physical/mental impairment
4 Goals of VR - ANSWERS1) First time entry; 2) occupation retention; 3) Return to pre-dis job or
another job w/ emp; 4) re-entry with another emp after onset of dis.
If person unable to enter/re-enter workforce due to severity of condition, what is a suitable
goal? - ANSWERSAvocational positions which enhance integration into society (e.g. unpaid
work, volunteer, etc.)
National Institute of Disability Management and Training (NIDMAR) credentials -
ANSWERSCertified Disability Management Professional (CDMP); Certified Return to Work
Coordinator (CRTWC)
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credentials - ANSWERSCanadian
Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC) and Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC)
4 Models of VR - ANSWERSMedical; Enviro/social; Forensic; Biopsychosocial
Medical Model of VR - ANSWERSlooks at impairment first and focus on impairment as cause of
inability to participate in society. VR services in rehabilitation phase. Dx and Px are central and
SOLE consideration for assisting RTW.
Managed Care - ANSWERSEx. of medical model. Used by Insurance systems. Disability
compared to "typical" ind. w/ same condition. Px = what is expected in similar circumstances.
