# Winter 2026

**Source**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/bcr/resources/winter-2026
**Parent**: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/bcr

## CORE 207 - An Introduction to Community Rehabilitation Practice and Professional Conduct

Practical application of the basic principles of assessment, planning and intervention with individuals/groups. Supports professional development tutorials in community practica.\
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Instructor: Dr. Patti Desjardine

[Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE%20207_CO_W26_DesJardine_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)

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## CORE 321 - Communication Skills in Rehabilitation

A skills-based introduction to understanding and developing basic communication skills that facilitate helpful dialogue in interpersonal, counselling, guidance and community rehabilitation related contexts.\
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Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Boulton

[Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE_321_CO_W26_Boulton_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)

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## CORE 441 - International Disability Research and Policy

Disability research and policy including human rights policy and law whereby the student learns to understand local, national and global perspectives.\
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Instructor: Dr. Alan Santinele Martino

[Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE_441_CO_W26_Martino_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)

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## CORE 473 - Social Justice and the Labour Force

Exploring the role of work for youth and adult with disabilities.\
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Instructor: Dr. Dana-Marie Ramjit

[Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE_473_CO_W26_Ramjit_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)

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## CORE 487 - Practicum in Rehabilitation Practice

Practical application of the basic principles of assessment, planning and intervention with individuals/groups. Supports professional development tutorials in community practicum.\
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Instructor: Dr. Leticia Radin Pereira

[Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE%20487_CO_W26_Radin%20Pereira_APPROVED_%20Redacted.pdf)

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## CORE 569 - Mental Health and Disability

Exploration of a variety of approaches to mental health services, including recovery models, institutional history, and MAD studies.\
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Instructor: Caitlin Stokvis

[Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE_569_CO_W26_Stokvis_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)

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## CORE 595 - Practicum II

Senior level leadership, advocacy and reflective practice in partner agencies, associations and systems. Specifics to be negotiated with the student. Content on professional ethics will also be covered.\
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Instructors: \
T01 - Dr. Patti Desjardine \
T02 - Dr. Glenis Benson \
T03 - Dr. Tiffany Boulton

[T01 Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE_595.01_CO_W26_DesJardine_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)

[T02 Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE_595.02_CO_W26_Benson_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)

[T03 Course Outline](https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/winter-2026/CORE_595.03_CO_W26_Boulton_APPROVED_Redacted.pdf)