RE 681 - Family Issues in Rehabilitation

Institution:

Emporia State University

Subject:

Rehabilitation Education

Description:

This course will examine some of the principles and theories that influence family services, and the roles and factors that significant others play in supporting rehabilitation services to individuals. It will emphasize a holistic view of the family, disability, and rehabilitation services to individuals. It will emphasize a holistic view of the family, disability, and rehabilitation. Issues that impact on personal adjustment and rehabilitation goal attainment will be explored as well as the meaning of the "family" in today's society. Legislation and agency policy will be examined to understand the economic and relationship implications to families. Students will obtain a general overview of the influence of the family in adjustment, the resources available to families in the rehabilitation process, the importance of advocacy in attaining rehabilitation goals, and the role of beliefs and family values in individual adjustment.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emporia.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 341-1200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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