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Dr. Thrush has been a practicing vocational rehabilitation counselor since 1979. His qualifications are:
Education
• Ph.D. Human Rehabilitation, University of Northern Colorado 2002
• M.Sc. Rehabilitation Counseling, San Diego State University 1980
• B.A. Sociology/Business Administration, San Diego State University 1978
• Continuing Education Courses (30 to 50 Hours per Year) in the Medical,
Psychological, Rehabilitation, Legal, Economic, Technological, and Social
Aspects of Disability and the World of Work
Professional Positions
• Roger A. Thrush, Inc., 2000–Present
• President, Roger A. Thrush, La Mesa, California, 1993-2000
• President, Thrush and Associates, La Mesa, California, 1987–1993
• President, Executive Network Inc., La Mesa, California, 1988–1992
• President, Center for Labor Market Research, La Mesa, California,
1984–1988
• President, Job Analysis Specialties, La Mesa, California, 1982–Present
• Instructor, Rehabilitation Counselor Graduate Program, San Diego State
University, Interwork Institute, 2000–2004
• Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, University of California,
Irvine Campus/Medical Center, Irvine, California, 1980–1982
• Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits (L.C. 139.5), State
Compensation Insurance Fund, San Diego, California, 1979–1980
Professional Memberships
• National Career Development Association
• American Rehabilitation Economics Association
• International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
• National Rehabilitation Association
Professional Credentials
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on
Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, #27263/92
• Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) by the Commission on
Disability Management, #00529/84
• Certified in Rehabilitation Economics (CRE) by the American
Rehabilitation Economics Association, #C0018/93
• Master Career Counselor (MCC) by National Career Development
Association #175497/10
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Professional Publications
Thrush, R., "Physical Therapists Can Expand Role in California Worker's Compensation Arena," Ultra Sounds-CPPSIG, Am. Physical Therapy Association, Vol. 3, March 1991
Thrush, R., "San Diego Leads CARP: First Chapter Formed," CARP Newsletter—California Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, May 1991
Thrush, R., "Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Essential Function Identification," Ultra-Sounds CPPSIG, Am. Physical Therapy Assoc., Vol. 4, July/August 1992; Reprinted with permission in California Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Newsletter, August 1992
Thrush, R., Job Analysis for the Industrial Setting, Training Manual, R.M.A. Training Services, Irvine, California, June 1991, 83 pgs.; Revised May 1992, 132 pgs.; Revised January 1993, 101 pgs.
Thrush, R., ADA Essential Function Identification, A Definitive Application of Title I, AccessAbility Press Publications, San Diego, California; 1993, 262 pgs.
Thrush, R., "So You Want to be an Expert Witness," CARRP Newsletter—California Association of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Professionals, (Bimonthly Contribution):
June 1998—The Role of the Vocational Rehabilitation Expert in Family Law-Spousal Support Litigation
August 1998—The Role of the Vocational Rehabilitation Expert in Civil Litigation
November 1998—Testimony of the Vocational Rehabilitation Expert
Thrush, R., "The Role of the Vocational Expert," Communiqué—Clark County Bar Association Journal, Vol. 20, Issue 11, December 1999
Thrush, R., A Comparison Study of Disability Management (DM) Practitioners' Use of DM Knowledge Competencies Based on Methods of Training, Doctoral Dissertation, University Northern Colorado, 2002.
Professional Association Leadership
• American Society of Training and Development, Career Development
Division: Executive Board Member (Finance) 1987
• Association of Industrial Rehabilitation Representatives: President 1989
• California Association of Rehabilitation & Reemployment Professionals,
Executive Board Member, San Diego Regional Coordinator 1991, 1992,
2005, 2006
• American Rehabilitation Economics Association: Executive Board Member
(Secretary/Treasurer; Vice-President, External Affairs) 1995, 1996, 2006
• Forensic Consultants Association: Executive Board Member (Director at
Large; Vice-President) 2000, 2001
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