PS REHB 103 — Health Skills Psychiatric Rehab
This course examines three-dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional and environmental. Students will learn the fundamentals of physical wellness, including diet, nutrition, exercise, sanitation, disease prevention and control, and special health considerations for persons with severe mental illness. The emotional dimension of wellness includes social support, physical and sensory accommodations, and geriatric and developmental disabilities. Students will learn the essentials of environmental safety, including use of safety equipment and proper body mechanics. Students will develop and practice skills for determining vital signs and documenting their observations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.