Despite advancements in medicine and technology, the proportion of infants, children, adults, and elderly individuals with special needs in our country has been steadily increasing in recent years. This has led to a growing demand for health, care, and social services. The increasing number of individuals with special needs has heightened the need for rehabilitation and care services and highlighted the importance of qualified mid-level human resources in this field.
The Disabled Care and Rehabilitation Program plays a crucial role in meeting this demand. Currently, only a few universities in our country have started offering associate degree programs in Disabled Care and Rehabilitation through their health vocational schools. However, given the rising number of both private and government-supported care and rehabilitation centers, it has become necessary to develop the Disabled Care and Rehabilitation Associate Degree Program to fill the existing shortages of qualified personnel in this sector.
The program is designed to train new professionals for the field while also offering structured and standardized education for current workers. The main goal of the Disabled Care and Rehabilitation Program is to prepare qualified individuals who can assist healthcare professionals specializing in care and rehabilitation, and who have the necessary knowledge and skills to promote and support the everyday activities of individuals with special needs.