Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the medical, functional, and psychosocial aspects of various disabilities. There is additional analysis on how disability is impacted by psychosocial factors, cultural/spiritual beliefs, attitudes, values, and environment. Students will gain knowledge of chronic illnesses and disabilities, including basic medical terminology, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that may result in disability. The goal is to build an understanding of the interplay between health, illness, disability, personal identity, social influences, access barriers, and the effects of systemic and structural inequities on disability populations.