MACR 502 - Med and Psychoso Aspects of Disability Disability

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This is a survey course on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of disability. The focus of the course is emphasizing the importance of a holistic understanding of individuals with disabilities and the often complex interplay of various factors as they impact the well-being of those with disabilities. An overview of a range of disabling conditions is provided including etiology, pathology, diagnosis, prevalence, and prognosis. The implications for the functioning in various spheres of these conditions will be reviewed, as well as common rehabilitation interventions employed with individuals with these conditions.