CEP 661LEC - Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

This is an advanced required course for students pursuing graduate study in rehabilitation counseling. Students in related programs may enroll with prior permission from the instructor. The course is intended to provide students with a broad overview of human body systems, medical aspects of disability, and psychosocial context across lifespan. The content includes medical terminology as well as the symptoms, functional limitations, treatment strategies, and psychosocial/vocational implications of the common conditions which may cause chronic illness and disability. It also provides a broad overview of disability classification models, health care delivery systems, health related resources, and health promotion strategies. Instructors will facilitate discussions of current disability-related health, psychological, and social issues.

Credits: 3