TVRS 309 Tribal Voc Rehab Found: Medical

Provides an overview of the etiology, prognosis, treatment, and vocational implications of major disabling conditions, with an emphasis on physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Includes an introduction to culturally-relevant services, therapeutic services, restorative techniques, medical terminology, and assistive technology.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. Define common medical terminology, culturally-relevant services, medical treatments, and procedures.
2. Explain medical information related to chronic illness, injury, and other physical, sensory, and cognitive conditions.
3. Relate medical information to the resultant functional implications for persons with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.
4. Relate medical information to TVR planning.
5. Describe the role of various health care professionals and the process of interdisciplinary health and rehabilitation teamwork.
6. Identify the potential benefits of medical treatments, services, and approaches to reduce or accommodate for the functional limitations imposed by physical, sensory, and cognitive health conditions.
7. Identify the vocational, social, and independent living implications of various physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.