PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION 103 - Health Skills Psychiatric Rehab

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Subject:

Description:

- This course examines three dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional and environmental. Students will learn the fundamentals of physical wellness, including diet, nutrition, exercise, sanitation, disease prevention and control, and special health considerations for persons with severe mental illness. The emotional dimension of wellness includes social support, physical and sensory accommodations and geriatric and developmental disabilities. Students will learn the essentials of environmental safety, including use of safety equipment and proper mechanics. Students will develop and practice skill for determining vital signs and documenting their observations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Psychiatric Rehabilitation 101. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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