Academic Calendar 2012/2013

DMWP-104Introduction to Disability Management3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)The concepts, principles, models, and stakeholder roles relevant to thefield of disability management are examined. The social, vocationaland financial components of a disability management program areidentified. The key aspects of a disability management program arepresented, as well as industry-based application techniques. Trends andissues within the specialty field are addressed. Students will exploretheir professional responsibilities, the value of this field, and thegrowing demand for competent disability management practitioners.DMWP-110Ethics and Professionalism in Disability Management3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)Standards of practice for consensus-based disability managementare focused upon in this course. Students examine ethics, values andprinciples related to disability management practice settings. Analysisof various ethical and professional issues of the disability managementpractitioner is emphasized. Opportunities for professional growth andnetworking are addressed.Prerequisites: DMWP 104.DMWP-112Health, Social and Legislative Foundations3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)Students examine legislation relevant to the workplace, such asemployment standards, privacy legislation, labour relations, humanrights, occupational health and safety, workers compensationlegislation, and their impact on disability management practices. Theevolution of work and the relationship of compensation, benefits, andreturn to work planning within disability management are addressed.Occupational health and safety issues and trends in the workplaceare analyzed. Students identify occupational hazards and lifestyleissues, and discuss their impact on the worker and the disabilitymanagement program.DMWP-114Conflict and Crisis Management in Return To Work3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)Students are introduced to a framework for conflict resolution indisability management. Introduction to an interest-based conflictresolution process guides the learner to assess their personal conflictresolution style and to determine the impact of various communicationskills, emotions and grief during conflict and crisis situations. Groupproductivity and effectiveness are discussed within the contextof managing difficult situations. The application of mediation,negotiation, facilitation and interview skills are addressed. Strategiesto diffuse volatile situations in relation to the return-to-work processare examined.Prerequisites: INTD 105.DMWP-116Return to Work Management3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)The process to accommodate ill or injured employees is the focusof this course. Students utilize a consensus-based model to develop,implement and evaluate return to work plans or programs foremployees (including returning older workers, women and variouscultural groups). Cost/benefit analysis, benchmarking, auditing,and the preparation of a business plan for a disability managementprogram are examined. The management of difficult disability cases isexplored by students. Also addressed are the roles and responsibilitiesof case managers. Various models and processes of case managementare examined as they apply within return to work coordination anddisability management. Prerequisites: DMWP 104.DMWP-118Field Placement I3 Credits (15:0:100 hours)A supervised application of the disability management programconcepts occurs in an occupational setting. Through self-determinedgoals, the student designs and completes a project utilizing theapplication of disability management theory, and practice standards inthe delivery of consensus-building disability management. Following arelevant literature review, the student develops a comprehensive returnto work plan for an employee of the field placement organization.Students function as a member of the team, working within legal,ethical, professional, and organizational parameters. Prerequisites:DMWP 116.DRMA-102Play Analysis3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)Although it explores the influence of drama as theatre, Drama 102concentrates on the critical analysis of the dramatic text. Throughthe study of scripts representing the major historical periods whendrama significantly influenced society, students become aware ofthe basic elements of dramatic structure. The influence of drama oncontemporary society is part of this exploration. Students are requiredto attend and study at least two productions during the current term.DRMA-149Introduction to Dramatic Process3 Credits (0:78:0 hours)This course is designed for students with little or no previous experiencein drama and therefore introduces students to the process of acting anddramatic form. By improving their improvisational techniques in thedisciplines of speech and movement, students develop an increasedawareness of the art of drama in relationship with the process of theactor. The class focus is on concentration and group dynamics; there isno scripted work. Attendance is essential.DRMA-247Introduction to Oral Communication3 Credits (0:78:0 hours)This course aims to help students improve their oral communicationand oral interpretation. It includes voice production appropriatefor various forms of literature and for public speaking. The coursebegins with how the voice is produced and progresses with variousspecifics of prose and poetry, scripted and improvisational speaking,and the effective delivery of dramatic literature (reader’s theatre andtheatrical monologues). DRMA 247 concentrates on individual studentpresentations of both original and scripted material.course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course DescriptionsGrant MacEwan University • A C A D E m I CRefer to the Online Alberta Transfer Guide at www.transferalberta.ca for transfer opportunitiesC A L E N D A R 2012/2013 • www.MacEwan.ca271