CSL-635 MED & PSYCH ASPECTS DISABIL

This course is a survey of the medical, psychological, and social aspects of disability. Students will learn the principles and practices of rehabilitation counseling concerning issues such as etiology, diagnosis, psychosocial aspects of disabilities, and treatment for clients with disabilities. This course familiarizes students with the most current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Assistive technology and basic classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed medications will be introduced. Case material and analyses are presented. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to clinical rehabilitation counseling models and approaches to clinical evaluation of clients with disabilities.

Credits

3

Distribution

Counseling

Offered

F