REHB 580B Med Aspect of Disab I
REHB 580 and 581. MEDICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY I AND II. This foundation course is offered in two sequential parts. It is designed to provide an overview of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology of the organ system; describe the major diseases and associated etiologies, pathologies, and disabilities; delineate the diagnosis and prognosis of major injuries/acquired disabling conditions and related complications; and outline the vocational implications. Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to comprehend medical reports; determine functional abilities and transferrable skills required to develop a rehabilitation plan; communicate
effectively with medical professionals and health care workers; and embrace
the dynamics of adjustment to disabilities, coping mechanism, and the
psychosocial impact of disability.
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