The onset of disability can be a traumatic event for individuals and their families. Its impact causes a flood of emotions that result in various psychosocial responses from individuals with disabilities and those who support them. As rehabilitation professionals, we must adequately understand our clients’ responses to disability and be proficient in the provision of therapeutic interventions to promote positive coping skills as we assist them during this time of transition. This interactive online continuing education course presents the beginner, intermediate and advanced health care professional/paraprofessional with detailed information about individual responses to disability. Through an in-depth review of models of adaptation to disability and a thorough discussion of factors influencing one’s adjustment to the onset of disability, this course provides professionals with knowledge of the disability experience from the client’s perspective while preparing them to assist the client’s successful adaptation to the onset of his or her disability.
3.75 NBCOT PDU/3.00 Credit Hours
Type: Online
Prerequisites: None
Availability: 365 Days from Registration