BLS 5890 - Medical and Functional Aspects of Disability

This course presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of multi-handicapping conditions in rehabilitation. It includes information on the major disabling conditions such as traumatic brain injury, orthopedic, neuromuscular, visual, learning, speech and hearing, cardiovascular, mental and emotional disabilities, and other selected disabilities. Emphasis is placed upon the cumulative effects of concomitant disabilities with additional emphasis on visual impairment.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Credits: 2 hours