2020-2021 GRADUATE CATALOG 
    
    Sep 28, 2024  
2020-2021 GRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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COUN 8346 - Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

3 hrs
Overview of the medical aspects of major disabilities and their effects upon social, vocational, personal, and economic adjustment. Topics explored will include impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on disability; impact of discrimination and cultural factors relevant to those with disabilities; environmental, attitudinal and individual barriers; assistive technology to reduce/eliminate barriers and functional limitations; and classification, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for referrals and consultations.



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