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REHB5923: BioPsychoSocial Aspects of Disability
2023 unit information
This unit operationalises the International Classification of Function (ICF) in a review of the systemic impact of Health conditions, disorder, or disease on the experience of Disability in community. ICF Profiles are developed and/or analysed in investigation of the arc and strategy of treatment, care, and support across a representative span of case studies/health conditions. Students will build health care/rehabilitation vocabulary and explore the rehabilitation counsellor role in each case setting.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Participation Sciences
| Code | REHB5923 |
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| Academic unit | Participation Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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REHB5911 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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REHB5061 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply a basic vocabulary of common medical terminology, treatments and procedures in rehabilitation practice
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the biological and socio-cultural components, aetiology and characteristics of a wide range and spectrum of medical disabilities
- LO3. keep abreast with developments in medical diagnosis and treatment procedures
- LO4. demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of functional, psychological, social and vocational limitations associated with different disability types
- LO5. understand the significant roles of various health care professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
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