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Rehab Services Course Sequence

Fall Junior Yr.

Spring Junior Yr.

Fall Senior Yr.

Spring Senior Yr.

RCS 3030 - Introduction to Rehabilitation and Human  Services

RCS 4240 - Vocational Services in Health, Rehabilitation, and Human  Services

RCS 4800 - Rehabilitation and Human  Services Practicum I

RCS 4451 - Rehabilitation Aspects of Substance Abuse

RCS 4061 - Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation

PHC 4101 - Public Health Concepts

RCS 4930 - Special Topics in Rehabilitative Services

Elective

HSA 3502 - Survey of Diseases and Disability

HSC 4558 - Disability Management

RCS 4415 - Therapeutic Communication Skills lab

Elective

HSA 3111 -U.S. Health Care System

Elective

HSC 3661- Therapeutic Communication Skills

Elective

Elective

Elective

HSC 3537 - Health and Medical Terminology

Elective


The program of study for Rehabilitative Services track is composed of 34 hours of majoring courses; 6 hours of approved electives; and 20 hours of general electives.

Course Number

Course Title

# Of Credits

Course Description

RCS 3030

Introduction to Rehabilitation and Human Services

03

An examination of legislative history and social policies as they relate to rehabilitation and human services and their impact on persons with disabilities and exploration of various careers in rehabilitation and human services.

RCS 4061

Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation

03

Introduction to the psychological, social, vocational adjustment barriers and techniques used by individuals and society to overcome these hindrances to rehabilitation.

RCS 4240

Vocational Services in Health, Rehabilitation and Human Services

03

Assessment for vocational potential and analysis of occupational settings directed toward training and work entry in health, rehabilitation and human services.

HSC 3531

Health and Medical Terminology

03

Develop a working knowledge of terminology related to the human body in health and disease through descriptive definitions, practical applications, understanding word roots, combinations and medical abbreviations.

HSC 3661

Therapeutic Communication Skills

02

Understanding basic principles of therapeutic communication with patients, families and the health care team.

HSC 4415

Therapeutic Communication Skills lab

01

Hands-on practice of therapeutic communication skills based on simulated patient health care scenarios.

RCS 4451

Rehabilitation Aspects of Substance Abuse

03

Rehabilitation counseling implications of alcohol and drug use in society and the work place. Emphasis on detection, treatment and follow-up services for individuals in the rehabilitation process.

RCS 4800

Rehabilitation and Human Services Practicum I

03

Development of the role of a rehabilitation and human services provider in an agency setting.

HSC 3502

Survey of Diseases and Disability

04

Overview of medical and psychosocial aspects of chronic diseases and disability.

HSA 3111

U. S. Health Care System

03

Overview of organization, delivery, and financing of health services in the U. S. Topics include health professionals, health care facilities, financing of health services, managed care, and current health policy issues.

HSC 4558

Disability Management

03

Issues in disability management, including occupational health, impact of disability, treatment strategies and general rehabilitation process, ADA, workers compensation and assistive technology.

RCS 4930

Special Topics in Rehabilitative Services

03

Case management techniques in the rehabilitation process.

PHC 4101

Public Health Concepts

03

Introduction to the five core areas of public health and contemporary issue and challenges.

Freshman and Sophomore Information

Advising

Admission Requirements for Juniors

Prerequisites and Registration;
General Education, Clast, and Gordon Rule;
Immunization Requirements;
Gatorlink E-mail Address and Computer Requirements;
University of Florida Identification Badge;
Certifications and Training;
Contact Information Sheet;
Other Important Notes

Application Process

Current Students

Registration Instructions and Requirements, Course Schedule, Courses Sequence/Description, Clinical Observation, UF Memo of Understanding for Clinical Observation, Independent Study

General Information

Plan of Study, Student Handbooks, Avoiding Plagiarism, Final Exam Time Schedule (pdf), Senior Survey

Special Programs

Honors Requirements, Minors Available, Minor Degree Form, Combined Degree Instructions, Combined Degree Request Form, Study Abroad Program at La Trobe University

Research Participation (pdf)

Faculty and Staff

Faculty, Affiliated Faculty, and Staff

Student Organizations

Health Science Student Organization (HSSO), PHHP College Council

Links/Tools/Resources

Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP), HIPPA and Confidentiality Training, Contact Information Sheet, Faculty Evaluations, Student Financial Affairs, PHHP Financial Aid Info, PHHP Financial Aid Application Form, Shands Auxiliary Scholarship Form, Jeanne Moran Foundation Scholarship Application Form, ISIS, Job Information for the Gainesville Area (pdf), Libraries (UF and HSC), Undergraduate Catalog, UF course schedules, UF and HSC Bookstores, Web CT

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