Dec 21, 2024  
2009-2010 Springfield College Graduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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 rehabiitation strategies are also discussed.

Credits: 3