4427 (v.6) Psychology 541

Area:

School of Psychology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to the psychosocial impact of disability. Theory of disability management and implications for psychological approaches to rehabilitation. Integration of medical, occupational, educational and social assessment information. Development of appropriate intervention plans and strategies. Communication within a multidisciplinary context.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate - Knowledge of the anatomical and physiological backgrounds to a range of disabling conditions. Understanding of the psychosocial impact of disability. Understanding of the holistic nature of assessment. Knowledge of the functional consequences of a range of disorders. The capacity to integrate medical, psychological and social information into rehabilitation assessment. The ability to communicate with medical, nursing and allied health service providers involved in rehabilitation. Case study and report writing skills.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

It is recommended that students obtain a human anatomy and physiology textbook, such as, but not necessarily - Tortora G. and Grabowski S., (2000), Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, (9th ed.), NY, John Wiley and Sons, and have access to a medical dictionary, such as - Anderson K., Anderson L. and Glanze W., (1998), Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary, (5th ed.)., St Louis, Mosby.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Two tests on anatomy/physiology (10% each) 20%. Case study 20%. Case report 20%. Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y