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Rehabilitation Counsellor Competency Studies: A Review of Praxis in a Human Service Profession

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2020

Herbert C. Biggs  and
Ross A. Flett
Herbert C. Biggs
Affiliation:
Massey University
Ross A. Flett
Affiliation:
Massey University
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Abstract

Competency research in the rehabilitation profession and that of rehabilitation counselling in particular, has an extensive pedigree. This article reviews the significant research in the field and details several of the instruments used in competency research to date. Issues concerning the current use of competency research and the future role of such research are discussed.

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The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling , Volume 1 , Issue 1 , 1995 , pp. 1 - 12
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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