New vocational rehabilitation professionals often face ethical challenges they feel unprepared to navigate. This session explores common ethical dilemmas, limitations in pre-service education, and the critical need for scenario-based training and mentorship. Presenters share research findings from a study of entry-level VR counselors, offering insights into how programs and workplaces can better support ethical practice and professional growth.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize common ethical challenges faced by entry-level VR professionals and how gaps in pre-service education affect their ability to respond.
• Explore ways to improve ethical training through real-world application, mentorship, and clearer institutional support.