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 |
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| Elective |
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| RCS 4415 - Therapeutic Communication Skills lab |
Elective |
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| Elective |
Elective |
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| 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. |
