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REHB3065: PTSD and Rehabilitation
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2021 unit information
Exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, assaults and road accidents are relatively common in Australia. This unit introduces the clinical entity of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students will learn about the nature of traumatic stressors and the course of posttraumatic reactions. Evidence-based approaches to treatment and rehabilitation of PTSD are examined with interventions for both acute and persistent forms of the disorder being presented. The impact of a range of barriers to social and economic participation of people with PTSD will be explored and the legal and compensation issues associated with the disorder will be considered.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Participation Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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REHB3059 or REHB5063 or REHB5034 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. summarise the nature of traumatic stressors
- LO2. respond to questions about the signs and symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD
- LO3. explain to others about the longitudinal course of PTSD
- LO4. determine appropriate evidence-based treatments for various stages of PTSD
- LO5. differentiate between the types and benefits of early interventions
- LO6. recognise the functional limitations that may be associated with PTSD
- LO7. determine the best rehabilitation interventions for people experiencing disability associated with PTSD
- LO8. summarise the major legal and compensation issues related to PTSD
- LO9. explain the potential issues that may result in secondary traumatic stress
- LO10. create a logical argument on a topic related to PTSD
- LO11. use skills in written communication, academic writing, and academic integrity.
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