RHAB 4300 - Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation

3 hours

Overview of the field of psychiatric rehabilitation for students who are interested in providing services to individuals with severe mental illnesses (psychiatric disabilities). Review of the principles and values of psychiatric rehabilitation, emphasizing consumer empowerment and recovery. Covers a brief history of the field, current practice models and identifying important issues facing the psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner today.

Prerequisite(s): RHAB 3000, RHAB 3100, RHAB 3900, rehabilitation major.