Basic training course for rehabilitation instructors, mentors and supervisors in the mental health rehabilitation system
About the course
The rehabilitation instructor/mentor/supervisor accompanies and guides the rehabilitator in managing an independent lifestyle in accordance with his rehabilitation plans in coordination with and together with a professional staff member. His role is central to the advancement of the person dealing with a mental illness in the setting in which he works. The basic training course for rehabilitation instructors will provide the instructor/mentor/supervisor with basic training in the daily work issues in mental health rehabilitation.
The course will deal with topics such as: the Rehabilitation Law, the rehabilitation services basket, the vision of recovery and its translation into daily practice, psychopathology, skills, tools and intervention methods relevant to the work of the guide/mentor/trustee.
The course will also expand the perspectives of the instructor/mentor/trustee, including: looking at the consumer's perspective, understanding the family and its significance in the rehabilitation process, understanding the significance of using knowledge from work experience, looking at the role of the consumer as the service provider and the rehabilitation work fabric within the framework.
In accordance with Ministry of Health procedures, this course is a requirement for employment in the community mental health rehabilitation system. Rehabilitation instructors/mentors/trustees must complete the course designated for their position within 3 years of taking up the position.
Course objectives
- The student will be familiar with the principles of the recovery vision, the basic concepts in rehabilitation work
- The student will recognize and understand 2 central approaches to rehabilitation work and acquire practical tools and skills for his work as a rehabilitation instructor.
- The student will understand the unique role of the rehabilitation guide/mentor/trustee within the rehabilitation system.
- The student knew how to deal with dilemmas and issues that arise during his/her ongoing work.
- The student will become familiar with complementary services and resources in the community.
Course structure
The course includes 18 sessions, each lasting 6 academic hours. In the last two hours, a training workshop is held in two groups.
Participants
The course is intended for 30 rehabilitation instructors, mentors, and supervisors from various rehabilitation settings.
Course requirements
- Attendance is required for 90% of classes.
- Active participation in classroom discussions and exercises
- Presenting a dilemma in the training workshop and developing it in a written work
- Submitting exercises on demand
- Submitting a course final paper
Admission conditions
- Rehabilitation guide/mentor/trustee in any of the areas of the community mental health rehabilitation system.
- Graduated with at least 12 years of education.
- Has been working for at least 3 months.