REH125

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Designed to prepare rehabilitation professionals to help people who deal with physical disabilities, this course starts with an introduction to human anatomy and physiology. You’ll also examine the epidemiology, symptoms, physical signs, medical investigations, and treatment of common illnesses such as musculoskeletal disorder, nervous system disorder, and cardiovascular disorder, focusing on how they affect one's ability to work.

Related program(s)

This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):

Section Session(s) Date/time Campus Instructor(s) Cost Registration*
REH125-
SU137		 3 Thursday–Saturday
Nov 14–16, 2013
8:30 am–4:30 pm		 Sur Gurdeep Parhar $750 Registration opens Oct 3,
if space is available

* This course is available as part of the Diploma in Rehabilitation and Disability Management and on an individual basis.

What will I learn?

After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Use common medical terminology to describe anatomy, physiology, symptoms, physical signs, diagnoses and treatments
  • Understand basic systemic human physiology and basic pathophysiology of common diseases
  • Relate medical conditions to their implications for people with disabilities
  • Relate medical information to rehabilitation counselling and planning
  • Explain the potential benefits of medical interventions to reduce or accommodate for the functional impairments caused by disabilities
  • Describe the roles of the various health care professionals involved in caring for an individual
  • Understand the vocational implications of common medical disabilities

How will I learn?

This course consists of lectures, case studies, and group discussions. Classes are during the day, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, at SFU Surrey.

Besides attending all 21 hours of classes, you must participate in discussions, review all handouts, and complete the homework assignment.

How will I be evaluated?

We evaluate this course through individual and group exercises, and a final written assignment.

Textbooks and learning materials

There is no textbook for this course. You will receive class notes and information on online resources and optional textbooks.

Professional development credits

This course may meet the requirements for the following designation:

This course is also pre-approved for continuing education credits from the following organizations:

 

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