This advanced course provides students, anticipating a role in the human and rehabilitation services, with an opportunity to combine knowledge of assessment and rehabilitation with an understanding of the personal and systemic dynamics of crises. Additionally, the course prepares students to respond to the immediate presenting needs of clients and systems experiencing crisis, to access community resources, to make the necessary referrals, and to engage in consultation and collaboration. Students also learn to recognize the effects of stressors and service delivery on human services and rehabilitation professionals, emphasizing the importance of self-care strategies, and burnout prevention skills.
Prerequisites
HUS 230 (Consult department chair)