MEDICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS IN DISABILITY   [Archived Catalog]
2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
   

COUN 2714 - MEDICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS IN DISABILITY


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to allow counseling professionals to understand, interpret, and apply medical information relevant to the counseling relationship. Students examine major chronic illnesses and disabilities to obtain a theoretical and practical understanding of the implications of these conditions on all areas of functioning and participation, including psychosocial adaptation, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, education, employment, and independent living. Course content will explore individual response to disability, including the role of families, communities, other social networks , and the role of integrated behavioral healthcare in facilitating outcomes. Technology interventions for major functional areas will be discussed and demonstrated.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PLAN: Clinical Mental Health Counsel (CMHC-MS)


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