Medical and
Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation Counseling
RCS 6080
Section 3644
Fall, 2006
Tuesdays 9:35 AM
to 11:30 AM in Room G210
Thursdays 1:55 PM to 2:45 PM in Room G103
Steven R. Pruett, Ph.D., CRC
Department of Behavioral Science & Community Health
HPNP,
Office Phone: 273-6745
E-mail: spruett@phhp.ufl.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
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(Please check the website before & after our class meets for readings, weblinks, and updates - it would be a good idea to bookmark it)
Rehabilitation counselor knowledge and skill proficiencies related to medical information as per the COUNCIL ON REHABILITATION EDUCATION (CORE) ACCREDITATION MANUAL (http://core-rehab.org/manual/manual.html) as outlined below:
Knowledge Learning Objectives
In this course, you will:
Skill Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Frank, R.G.,
& Elliot, T.R. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook
of Rehabilitation Psychology.
Brodwin, M.G.,
Tellez, F.A., & Brodwin, S.K. (Eds.) (2002). Medical, psychosocial, and
vocational aspects of disability (2nd ed.).
Gallagher-Lepak,
S., Deery, K., Chan, F. Murphy, C.M., & Leahy, M.J. (2005). Clinical pharmacology in rehabilitation case
management. In F. Chan, M.J. Leahy,
& J.L. Saunders (Eds.). Case management for rehabilitation health
professionals (2nd ed.), Vol. 2. (pp. 64-86).
Lubkin, I.M.
& Larsen, P.D. (Eds.) (2006). Chronic Illness: Impact and Interventions
(6th ed.).
Lynch, R.T.
(2005). Promotion of health and enhanced
life functioning for individuals with traumatic injuries and chronic health
conditions. In F. Chan, M.J. Leahy,
& J.L. Saunders (Eds.). Case management for rehabilitation health
professionals (2nd ed.), Vol. 2. (pp. 44-63).
Rimmer, J.H. (1999). Health promotion for people with disabilities: The emerging paradigm shift from disability prevention to prevention of secondary conditions. Physical Therapy, 79, 495-502.
Wright B.
(1983). Physical disability: A
psychosocial approach (2nd ed.).
Zaretsky, H.H.,
Richter, E.F., & Eisenberg, M.G. (Eds.) (2005). Medical Aspects of Disability (3rd
ed.).
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). www.apastyle.org
Merck Manual of Medical Information: available on-line at www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary: available for purchase from Amazon.com
Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary: available for purchase from Amazon.com
On-line Medical Dictionary: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR): available for purchase from www.appi.org
International Classification of Functioning (ICF). Available online at http://www3.who.int/icf/onlinebrowser/icf.cfm
HealthWeb: http://healthweb.org/
Inner Body: http://innerbody.com/
Digital Anatomist: http://www9.biostr.washington.edu/cgi-bin/DA/PageMaster?atlas:Neuroanatomy+ffpathIndex/Splash^Page+2
Health People: www.healthypeople.gov/Document/HTML/uih/uih_4.htm
Lectures: Each lecture on a particular disability will cover (a) a brief description of the disease or disability, (b) potential functional limitations, (c) vocational implications and limitations, and (d) potential accommodations and assistive devices. Each student is expected to read the assigned readings before the class period and to print off the lecture notes for the day from the course website (www.phhp.ufl.edu/bsch/courses/rcs6080).
Quiz: There will be one quiz on material from the body systems and medical terminology lectures that will be given in class. The quiz will be worth 30 points.
Examinations: Three (3) examinations will be given during the semester. These will these will be in-class tests and will be generally be multiple choice, short answer and may contain a short essay. There will be 90 points possible on each exam for a total of 270 points.
Disability Paper: Each student will write a paper on a particular disability/medical condition. The purpose of this is to increase your knowledge of medical, functional, vocational and independent living implications of a specific disability or medical condition. You are STRONGLY urged to choose a topic that will increase your knowledge base. You should NOT choose the same disability topic as may be assigned for a paper in another class (e.g. Psychosocial Aspects of Disability). This assignment will be worth 100 points.
There are three items throughout the semester that are due for the paper. First, a topic area must be selected and handed in to Dr. Pruett no later than September 7, 2006 (5 points). Second, an outline of the paper with key references (in APA style) is due no later than October 5, 2006 (10 points). Finally, the final draft of the paper is due no later than November 14, 2006 (85 points).
The paper must include the following information on the selected topic:
The topic paper must be typed, double-spaced (approximately 10-12 pages excluding references), and in APA 5th ed. Style. You are expected to search journals, chapters, books and read at least 10 additional references, not counting your assigned readings. You should prioritize your searches to current documents (e.g. last 10-15 years). Do not rely on web-based sites only. You are expected to review the PROFESSIONAL literature about your topic. Each paper is expected to be logically organized, grammatically correct, proofread and generally neat.
NOTE: If you would like suggestions on how to improve your paper you must turn in a draft in at least two weeks before the final due date (10/31/06) AND request feedback for improvement. Any paper turned in within two weeks of the final due date will be considered a final version and graded “as is.”
Resource Guide: You are to develop a resource guide for rehabilitation intervention, assistive technology or a health promotion program that is designed to improve functioning due to limitations associated with chronic medical illnesses. Your resource guide can be presented in a folder, binder or website. You are encouraged to include photographs, sketches and additional materials that would be helpful for a reader of your resource guide (for example: photos of different types of wheelchairs or hearing aids). The intervention or assistive technology topic should come from the list below (unless Dr. Pruett pre-approves your topic). These topics are for improvement and maintenance of health and wellness (not surgical or pharmaceutical in nature).
Your are to select a topic that different and unrelated to your disability topic paper (for example if you pick Amputations for your disability topic, then do not select Prostheses or Mobility aids or Transportation aids for your health resource guide). Additionally, select a topic that is new and unfamiliar, but interesting to you. Grading of the resource guide will be based on the comprehensiveness and professional quality. Sources of all materials should be identified on the picture or item and in a bibliography. The resource guide is due 11/21.
Academic Integrity: Each student is bound by
the academic honesty guidelines of the University and the student conduct code
printed in the Graduate Catalog. The Honor Code states:
"We, the members of the
Attendance: Attendance, class participation, and professional conduct will be expected at all times from each student. Excessive absences will result in a lowering of the grade by one level.
Counseling: Students may occasionally have
personal issues that arise in the course of pursuing higher education or that
may interfere with their academic performance. Students facing problems are
encouraged to seek confidential assistance at the University of Florida
Counseling Center, 352-392-1575, or Student Mental Health Services,
352-392-1171. Visit their web sites for more information: www.counsel.ufl.edu/ or http://shcc.ufl.edu/smhs/. Crisis
intervention is always available 24/7 from the
Students requiring classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation.
"I wish to fully include students with disabilities in this course. Please let me know as soon as possible if you need any accommodations in the curriculum, instruction, or assessments of this course to enable you to fully participate. All information will remain confidential to the extent possible."
Assignment |
Points Each |
Total Points |
1 quiz |
30 |
30 |
3 examinations |
90 |
270 |
Research paper |
100 |
100 |
Resource guide |
100 |
100 |
Total |
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500 |
A = 90-100% of possible points (450-500 points)
B+ = 85-89% of possible points (425-449 points)
B = 80-84% of possible points (400-424 points)
C+ = 75-79% of possible points (375-399 points)
C = 70-74% of possible points (350-374 points)
Date |
Topic(s) |
Reading
Assignment(s) |
Lecture notes |
August 24 |
Introduction & Overview of course Person-First & Disabling Language |
Chapter
1 Lynch & Thomas (1994) |
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August 29 |
International Classification of Functioning (ICF) Body Systems |
Ahn (2005) |
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August 31 |
Medical Terminology |
Lynch
(2005) Appendix A, B & D |
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September 5 |
Health-related behaviors/health promotion (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Ellen Lopez) |
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September 7 |
APA style Research Paper Topic Due |
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September 12 |
Accommodations and Assistive Technology (Guest Lecturer: Roxanna Bendixen) |
Chapter
17 |
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September 14 |
Quiz
on Medical Terminology |
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September 19 |
Traumatic Brain Injury (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Linda Shaw) |
Chapter
2 |
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September 21 |
Stroke and Hemiplegia |
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September 26 |
Cerebral Palsy & Spina Bifida Epilepsy (Lecturer: Dr. Russell Bauer) |
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September 28 |
Multiple Sclerosis (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Mary Ellen Young) |
Chapter
3 |
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October 3 |
Psychiatric Disabilities Introduction to Pharmacology |
Chapter
6 Appendix C |
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October 5 |
Hearing
Impairments (Lecturer: Dr. Alice Holmes) Research Paper Outline Due |
Chapter
5 |
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October 10 |
Visual Disabilities (Guest Lecturer: Ms. Madeline Davidson) Spinal Cord Injuries |
Chapter
4 |
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October 12 |
Exam
#1 |
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October 17 |
Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities |
Chapter
6 |
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October 19 |
PubMed Searches (Guest Lecturer: Nancy Schaeffer) in room C2-20 |
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October 24 |
HIV/AIDS Diabetes Mellitus & Peripheral Vascular Disorders |
Chapter
8 & 9 |
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October 26 |
Hematological Disorders |
Chapter
8 |
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October 31 |
Rheumatoid and Autoimmune Conditions Pulmonary Disorders |
Chapters
14 & 12 |
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November 2 |
Exam
#2 |
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November 7 |
Gastrointestinal Conditions/Ostomy Surgeries (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Laura Perry) Cardiovascular Disease (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Mary Ellen Young) |
Chapter
10 Chapter 11 |
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November 9 |
Urinary Tract and Renal Disease |
Chapter
13 |
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November 14 |
Burns (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Tom Kerkoff) Wound Healing & Plastic surgery Disability papers
due |
Chapter
15 |
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November 16 |
Cancers (Guest Lecturer: Dr. Bryan Weber) |
Chapter
16 |
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November 21 |
Orthopedic Impairments Resource guide due |
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November 23 |
Thanksgiving
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November 28 |
Chronic
Pain Syndromes |
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November 30 |
Complementary/Alternative Medicine |
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December 5 |
Exam
#3 |
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