HK 484: Psychosocial Aspects in Health and Rehabilitation

Course Description

Examines the personal, environmental, cultural, physical, and psychological factors that impact the psychosocial adjustment to disability and chronic health conditions. Major concepts, terminology, and perspectives in health and rehabilitation will be introduced and applied. The course will inform students of the various roles health and rehabilitation professionals have in facilitating psychosocial adjustment in the delivery of health and rehabilitation services and highlight the impact and role that psychosocial factors have in health and human behavior. In addition, students will be introduced to the International Classification of Functioning. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.