STUDY PROGRAMS: SOCIAL REHABILITATION

A social rehabilitator participates in the development of social rehabilitation plans for clients whose inclusion in society is hindered by various social, mental, or physical difficulties. The rehabilitator supports the acquisition, improvement, and maintenance of clients’ social skills, implements social activation measures, and encourages clients to develop the interest, motivation, and ability to live independently and fully. They evaluate the outcomes of social rehabilitation services, prepare proposals for their improvement, and promote the active involvement of clients in selecting and receiving services, as well as in drafting and implementing their rehabilitation plans. 

Social rehabilitators work in institutions within the social welfare and healthcare systems, in social service provider organizations, associations, or private companies registered in the social service provider registry. These institutions deliver healthcare, rehabilitation, and social rehabilitation services. 

A social rehabilitator evaluates the client’s social functioning by identifying obstacles, determining the level of social skills and activities, and clarifying the client’s wishes and social needs. In collaboration with a social worker, the rehabilitator participates in drafting and implementing an individual social rehabilitation plan and works as part of a multidisciplinary team. They monitor the process of acquiring, developing, and maintaining social skills, helping the client to understand behavioral norms in society, to act appropriately in high-risk or stressful situations, to develop interaction and communication skills, and to orient themselves within social environments. 

The social rehabilitator identifies and attracts resources, cooperates with the client’s family members and support persons, and evaluates the social services provided. They continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills through further education and maintain professional competence. Working within multidisciplinary teams, social rehabilitators collaborate with other health and social care professionals and institutions, ensuring confidentiality of information and adhering to non-discriminatory practices. 

The aim of the study program is to prepare qualified and competitive social work specialists who can provide high-quality social rehabilitation services in accordance with their professional competencies. Graduates will understand and uphold the fundamental principles and values of social service provision in working with diverse target groups, while promoting the observance of human rights and social justice within society. 

The study program Social Rehabilitation is implemented through a variety of study forms and teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and practical work carried out both individually and in groups, as well as the analysis of practical problems and real-life situations. Practical training takes place both in college classrooms and in social care and social rehabilitation institutions, where lecturers work with student groups of six to eight participants. During these training sessions, students acquire and strengthen their skills and competences under the guidance of the lecturer, ensuring the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical experience. 

Introduction to the Specialty and Social Dialogue, General Psychology and Communication, Developmental Psychology Theories, Fundamentals of General and Special Pedagogy, Motivation Theories and the Person‑Centered Approach, Anatomy and Physiology, Civil Protection and First Aid, Research Methodology, Professional Terminology in English, Applied Informatics and Data Processing, Basics of Entrepreneurship and Project Management, Fundamentals of Law and Legal Aspects of Professional Practice, Social Rehabilitation and Social Functioning, Social Rehabilitation I, Social Rehabilitation II, Fundamentals of Deviantology, Fundamentals of Psychiatry and Client Social Rehabilitation, Disability and Social Rehabilitation, Child Health and Social Rehabilitation, Oncology and Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Social Rehabilitation of Older Adults, Communication Skills with Client Groups, Social Services System, Social Security and Welfare, Social Work Theories and Methods, Social Work Worldwide and Innovations in the Field, General Rehabilitation, Health Care, Hygiene and Environmental Protection, Principles of Ergonomics and Client Handling, Elective Study Course, Practice, Qualification Practice, Qualification Thesis.