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Study Course Description

Social Rehabilitation in Functional Specialist Practice

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_316
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, Anninmuizas Boulevard 26a, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the study course is to provide basic knowledge and to promote understanding of the principles and objectives of social rehabilitation in working with different groups of clients, including the protection of children’s rights, prevention of violence. Promote awareness of social problems and social exclusion risk groups, regulatory enactments necessary for the provision of support from different target groups. Develop students’ understanding of the role of digitisation in social rehabilitation by developing skills to critically evaluate and practically apply digital solutions in the rehabilitation process.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of paediatrics and psychological basics related to professional activities.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Explain professional terms and definitions of social rehabilitation; 2. Describe the objectives and tasks of social rehabilitation, the responsibilities of members of the inter-professional team and the principles of inter-institutional cooperation. 4. Explains the definitions that characterize different customer groups. 5. Lists the objectives and tasks of social rehabilitation services for different groups of clients. 6. Is familiar with the basic principles of digitisation and the use of digital tools in social rehabilitation, understanding their impact on access to services, quality and customer engagement.

Skills

1.1. Analyse the nature of the social problem; 2 provide examples of social exclusion risk groups, identify their characteristics; 3. Analyses social functioning capabilities for different customer groups. 4. Demonstrate the skills to apply appropriate digital tools to the social rehabilitation process, taking into account the individual needs of clients, ethical and data protection principles.

Individual work and tests

Social rehabilitation as a central area of the professional activities of social work Social rehabilitation for victims of violence and persons with addiction problems: theoretical and practical perspective

Competences

1.Assess and analyse social problems in the context of the profession, understand and promote the improvement of clients’ social skills and the development of new skills. Integrate digital solutions into social rehabilitation by making professional decisions independently, working with clients and an interdisciplinary team, as well as providing ethical, safe and efficient services.

Individual work and tests

The role of digital technologies in social rehabilitation: accessibility, quality, challenges

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Social rehabilitation as a central area of the professional activities of social work

0.00% from total grade
10 points

Essay Evaluation Criteria

Criterion — Points

Understanding of the topic and relevance of content – how well the topic is developed

0–5

Argumentation and examples – justification of ideas, examples

0–5

Structure and logic – introduction, body, conclusion, sequence of ideas

0–4

Language richness and style – vocabulary, way of expression

0–3

Spelling and grammar – orthography, punctuation

0–3

Total

20 points

2.

Social rehabilitation for victims of violence and persons with addiction problems: theoretical and practical perspective

-
10 points
3.

The role of digital technologies in social rehabilitation: accessibility, quality, challenges

-
10 points

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Social rehabilitation and digitalisation in social rehabilitation.

0.00% from total grade
10 points

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
4

Topics

Social work/rehabilitation. Social services and social assistance. Social work specialists. Characteristics of social environment and social functioning
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
4

Topics

Social skills, learning them, developing them.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
4

Topics

Social rehabilitation for different groups of persons.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Study room
4

Topics

Starpprofesionālā un starpinstitucionālā darbība. Efektīvas sadarbības modelis.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Starpprofesionālā un starpinstitucionālā darbība. Efektīvas sadarbības modelis.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

The role of digital technologies in social rehabilitation and improving access to social services.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

The role of digital technologies in social rehabilitation and improving access to social services.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
4

Topics

Ētiskie, juridiskie un praktiskie izaicinājumi sociālajā digitalizācijā.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

“Amber Bridges” partnerorganizācijas. lekļaujošas stratēģijas profesionālajā rehabilitācijā. 2025

2.

Asgeir Falch-Eriksen and Karmen Toros. Professional Practice in Child Protection and the Child’s Right to Participate. 2022

3.

Sociālo pakalpojumu un sociālās palīdzības likums

Additional Reading

1.

Jauno zinātnieku pētījumi sociālajā jomā: problēmu iespējamie risinājumi : zinātniski metodisko rakstu krājums / sastādītāji: Dr.paed. Ž. Truskovska, Mg.psyh. R. Orska ; priekšvārds: R. Orska ; Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija. Rēzekne : Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2018