PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION 101 - Survey of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Tis course is the frst in the series for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certifcate. Courses in the series focus on a rehabilitative approach to servicing individuals with severe mental illness. Tis approach is based on the premise that consumers set the goals for the rehabilitation team. Te survey course has four major themes: Understanding psychiatric disability and current approaches to treatment; the mental health system and surrounding issues; psychiatric rehabilitation through vocational and skills training; family and community support systems. Te orientation of the course is more practical than theoretical and there is considerable opportunity to observe and practice relevant skill. Consumers serve as guest speakers to highlight issues of empowerment and to increase understanding of consumer experiences with the mental health. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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