YSR819 - Physical Dis. Part I

This course familiarizes students with the knowledge of particular body systems and provides students with a basic understanding of a variety of disabilities and abnormalities including diabetes, GI tract disorders, renal system disorders and cardiac and respiratory abnormalities. The major focus is on chronic disorders which result in long-term lifestyle problems and adjustments for clients and their families. The physical, psycho-social and vocational implications of the disorders are examined.