RHDS 694

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

This course is an overview of chronic mental health diagnoses and treatment methods used in the rehabilitation of people with psychiatric disabilities. Primary emphasis is given to diagnosis of and treatment planning for abnormal, deviant or psychopathological behavior, counseling techniques, the use of psychoactive medication, independent living and interdisciplinary services within the community with emphasis on the rehabilitation model. Rehabilitation techniques and vocational rehabilitation strategies are also discussed

Units: 3.0