PSY 160 - Survey of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Institution:

Carl Sandburg College

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Description:

This course is the first in the series for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate. (This course is a prerequisite for all other core courses in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate Program [PRCP]). Courses in the series focus on a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. This approach is based on the premise that consumers set the goals for the rehabilitation team. The survey course has four major themes: Understanding Psychiatric Disability and Current Approaches to Treatment; The Mental Health System and Surrounding Legal Issues; Psychiatric Rehabilitation through Vocational and Skills Training; and Family and Community Support Systems. This course is appropriate for students planning careers in mental health. Offered: Fall, Spring Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable, Elective Only

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandburg.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 344-2518

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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