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Suggested Reading

The following references are some general sources that may be of help to examination candidates.  This reading list does not completely delineate the parameters of the CDMS examination.  It is merely a suggested means for reviewing your education and experience.

BOOKS

  1. Akabas, S. H., Gates, L. B., & Galvin, D. E. (1992). Disability management: A complete system to reduce cost, increase productivity, meet employee needs, and ensure legal compliance. New York, NY: AMACOM.
  2. Alliance for Technology Access. (2000). Computer and web resources for people with disabilities: A guide to exploring today’s assistive technology (3rd Ed.). Alameda, CA: Hunter House.
  3. American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th Ed.). Washington D.C.: Brandon/Hill.
  4. Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S. (1997). Psychological testing (7th Ed.). Upper Saddle Hall, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
  5. Beers, M. & Berkow, R., eds. (2006). The Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy (18th Ed.). Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories.
  6. Bissonnette, D. (1994). Beyond traditional job development: The art of creating opportunity. Chatsworth, CA: Milt Wright & Associates.
  7. Blackwell, T. L., Field, T. F., Johnson, C. B., Kelsay, M., & Neulicht, A. T. (2005). The vocational expert: Revised and updated. Athens, GA: Elliott & Fitzpatrick.
  8. Bolton, B. F. & Parker, R. M. (2008). Handbook of measurement and evaluation in rehabilitation (4th Ed.). Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers.
  9. Brodwin, M. G., Sui, F. W., Howard, J., & Brodwin, E. R., eds. (2009). Medical, psychosocial and vocational aspects of disability (3rd Ed.). Athens, GA: Elliott & Fitzpatrick.
  10. Brown, D. (2003) Career information, career counseling and career development (8th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
  11. Buhler, P. (2002). Human resources management: All the information you need to manage your staff and meet your business objectives. Avon, MA: Adams Media Corporation.
  12. Burke, W. (2002). Organization Change: Theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  13. Case Management Society of America. (2002). Standards of practice for case management. Little Rock, AR: CMSA.
  14. Cesta, T. G. (2002). Survival strategies for nurses in managed care. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.
  15. Chan, F., Leahy, M. J., & Saunders, J. L. (2005). Case management for rehabilitation health professionals (2nd Ed.). Osage Beach, MO: Aspen.
  16. Chan, F., Berven, N. & Thomas, K. (2004). Counseling theories and techniques for rehabilitation and health professionals.  New York, NY: Springer.
  17. Clifton, D. W., Jr.  (2005). Physical rehabilitation’s role in disability management: Unique perspectives for success. Philadelphia, PA: W.G. Saunders Company.
  18. Cook, A., & Hussey, S. (2002). Assistive technologies: Principles and practice. (2nd Ed.). St. Louis, MO:  C.V. Mosby.
  19. Cooperrider, D. L., Sorensen P., Yaeger, T. F., & Whitney, D. (2005). Appreciative inquiry: Foundations in positive organization development. Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing.
  20. Corey, G., Corey, M. S., & Callahan, P. (2006). Issues and ethics in the helping profession (7th Ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks, Cole.
  21. Cottone, R. R., & Tarvydas, V. M. (2003). Ethical and professional issues in counseling. (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Merrill.
  22. Crane, T. & Patrick, L. N.  (2002). The heart of coaching: Using transformational Coaching to create a high-performance culture (2nd Ed.). San Diego, CA: FTA Press.
  23. Crawley, J. & Graham, K. (2002). Mediation for managers: Resolving conflict and rebuilding relationships at work. Boston, MA: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
  24. Crimando, W. & Riggar, T. F. (2005). Community resources: A guide for human service workers. (2nd Ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.
  25. Dell Orto, A. E. & Marinelli, R. P., eds. (1995). Encyclopedia of disability and rehabilitation.  New York, N.Y.: The MacMillan Company.
  26. Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC). (2009). Tools of the trade: A compilation of programs and processes for the absence, disability, health, and productivity professional. San Diego, CA: DMEC.
  27. Disease Management Association of America (DMAA). (2006). Dictionary of disease management terminology (2nd Ed.). Washington, DC: DMAA.
  28. Douglas, J. R. & Brzezinski, M. J., ed. (2000). Integrated disability management – An employer's guide. Brookfield, WI: International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Inc.
  29. Dul, J. & Weerdmeester, B. (2001). Ergonomics for beginners: A quick reference guide. (2nd Ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
  30. Dunphy, D., Ben, S., & Griffiths, A., (2003). Organizational change for corporate sustainability (Understanding organizational change). New York, NY: Routledge.
  31. Dunphy, D., & Benveniste, J. (2000). Sustainability: The corporate challenge of the 21st century. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  32. Falvo, D. R.  (2009). Medical and psychosocial aspects of chronic illness and disability (4th Ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
  33. Forsyth, D. R. (2010). Group Dynamics (5th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
  34. Goetsch, D. (2005). Occupational safety and health for technologists, engineers and managers (5th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall.
  35. Hagan, P., Montgomery, J. F., & O’Reilly, J., eds. (2001). Accident prevention manual for business and industry (12th Ed.). Itasca, IL: National Safety Council.
  36. Harder, H. G. & Scott, L. R. (2005). Comprehensive disability management. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.
  37. Hartsell, T. L. & Bernstein, B. E. (2008). The portable ethicist for mental health professionals: A complete guide to responsible practice (2nd Ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  38. Hood, A. B. & Johnson, R. W. (2006). Assessment in counseling:  A guide to the use of psychological assessment procedures (4th Ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  39. Huber, D. L. (2006). Leadership and nursing care management (3rd Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders.
  40. Institute of Medicine. (2007). The future of disability management. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
  41. Kaletsky, R. (2004). OSHA inspections: Preparation and response (9th Printing). Itasca, IL: National Safety Council.
  42. Kane, R. L. (2004). Understanding health care outcomes research. Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
  43. Kongstvedt, P. (2003). Essentials of managed health care with study guide (4th Ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
  44. Kongstvedt, P. (2001). The managed care handbook (4th Ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
  45. Kotler, P. & Keller, K. (2006). Marketing management (12th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall.
  46. Kroemer, K. H. E. & Grandjean, E. (2003). Fitting the task to the human: A textbook on occupational ergonomics (5th Ed.). New York, NY: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
  47. Leung, P., Flowers, C. R., Talley, W. B. & Sanderson, P. R. (2007). Multicultural issues in rehabilitation and allied health. Linn Creek, MO: Aspen Professional Services.
  48. Marinelli, R. P. & Dell Orto, A. E., eds. (1999). The psychological and social impact of disability (4th Ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
  49. Miller, W. R. & Rollnick, S. (2002). Motivational interviewing: Preparing people for change (2nd Ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
  50. Mullahy, C.A. (2009). The case manager’s handbook (4th Ed.). Sudsbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
  51. Neukrug, E. S. & Fawcett, R. C. (2006). Essentials of testing and assessment. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
  52. Northouse, P. G. (2004). Leadership: Theory and practice (3rd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  53. Powell, S. (2000). Advanced case management: Outcomes and beyond. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
  54. Power, P. W. (2006). A guide to vocational assessment (4th Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc.
  55. Power, P.W. & Dell Orto, A. E. (2004). Families living with chronic illness and disability. New York, NY: Springer.
  56. Putz-Anderson, V., E. (1991). Cumulative trauma disorders: A manual for musculoskeletal diseases of the upper limbs. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.
  57. Repa, B. R. (2010). Your rights in the workplace (9th Ed.). Berkeley, CA: Nolo.
  58. Roessler, R. T. & Rubin, S. E. (2006). Case management and rehabilitation counseling: Procedures and techniques (4th Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
  59. Rubin, S. E. & Roessler, R. T., eds. (2008). Foundations of the vocational rehabilitation process (6th Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc.
  60. Ryan, D. (2004). Job search handbook for people with disabilities (2nd Ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Publishing.
  61. Shrey, D. E. & LaCerte, M., eds. (1997). Principles and practices of disability Management in industry. Boca Raton, FL: Saint Lucie Press.
  62. Siefker, J. M., Garrett, M. G., Van Genderen, A., & Weis, M. J. (1998). Fundamentals of case management: Guidelines for practicing case managers. St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby.
  63. Sohlberg, M. M. & Mateer, C. A. (2001). Cognitive rehabilitation: An integrative neuropsychological approach. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
  64. Smart, J. (2009). Disability, society, and the individual (2nd Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc.
  65. Szymanski, E. M., & Parker, R. M., eds. (2003). Work and disability: Issues and strategies in career development and job placement (2nd Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc.
  66. Venes, D., ed. (2005). Taber’s cyclopedia medical dictionary (2nd Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
  67. Waclawski, J. & Church A. H. (2002). Organization development: A data-driven approach to organizational change. Pfeiffer: San Francisco, CA.
  68. Weed, R. (2004). Life care planning and case management handbook (2nd Ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
  69. Wheeler, A. M. & Bertram, B. (2008). The counselor and the law: A guide to legal and ethical practice (5th Ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
  70. Woodside, M. & McClam, T. (2006). Generalist case management: A method of human service delivery (3rd Ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.

Additional Recommended Reading

  1. Boston College, Sloan Work and Family Research Network. (2010). Definitions of employee assistance program (EAP). The report may be found here.
  2. British Columbia Public Service Agency, Disability Case Management. (2010). Site may be accessed here.
  3. Harder, H. G., McHugh, G., Wagner, S. L., & Harder, K. A. (2006). Disability management strategies: A preliminary investigation of perceptions, policies and return-to-work outcomes. International Journal of Disability Management Research, Volume I (Issue I) 1-9.
  4. Loeppke, R., Taitel, M., Richlng, D., Parry, T., Kessler, R.C., Hymel, P., & Konicki, D. (2007). Health and Productivity as a Business Strategy. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 49, 712-721.  Click here to purchase article.
  5. Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI). (2006). The business value of health: Linking CFOs to health and productivity.
  6. Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI). (2010). More than health promotion: How employers manage health and productivity.
  7. Internal Revenue Bulletin. (2000). Bulletin No. 2000-15. The entire bulletin may be found here.
  8. McMahon, B. T., Danczyk-Hawley, C., & Reid, C. (2000). The progression of disability benefits. The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 3-15.
  9. Millar, A., Selmone, R. S., & Carneveale, J. T. (2001). Logic models: A systems tool for performance management. Evaluation and Program Planning, 73-81.
  10. Reed, P. R. & Lahm, E. A., A Resource Guide for Teachers and Administrators About Assistive Technology. (2007). Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative. This 24-page manual explains assistive technology and its uses in simple, easy-to-understand terms. It provides dozens of web sites and other resources for additional information. The full version can be downloaded from the WATI web site.
  11. Schaffer, W. A., & Margoshes, B. (2007). CIGNA’s 2007 Integration Value Study. This entire study may be found here.
  12. Social Security Red Book (2008), which can be found here.
  13. U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration:
    1. DOL’s Final Rule on Family and Medical Leave: Providing Military Family Leave and Updates to the Regulations
    2. Family & Medical Leave Act – Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
    3. FAQs For Employees About COBRA Continuation Health Coverage
    4. How to File How to File a Claim for Your Benefits
    5. Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans
  14. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, The ADA: your employment rights as an Individual with a disability. (2010). Site may be accessed here.
  15. UnumProvident Corporation. (2006). Health and Productivity Connections: An Employer’s Guide to Managing Lost Time. Click here to download the full document.