The University of Jordan Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy

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1 The University of Jordan Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Occupational Therapy Course: Psychology in Rehabilitation Sciences ( ) Credit Hours: Two credit hours Prerequisite: Principles and Ethics of Medical Rehabilitation (180110) concurrent Course Instructors: Sana Abu-Dahab, PhD, OTR Office hours: Sundays 12-2, Wednesday 11-1 Razan Hamed, PhD, OTR Office hours: Tuesdays 10-12Wednesday 9-11 Lectures: Section I: Mondays & Wednesdays 11-12PM Section II: Mondays & Wednesdays 12-1PM Course Description This course discusses the psychosocial aspects of disability commonly encountered in rehabilitation settings. The course will help students communicate with patients in a therapeutic manner while considering important factors that may affect intervention planning implementation in all rehabilitation fields for children and adults. Common conditions include congenital, physical, mental, and long term disabilities. 1. General outcomes: Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students who regularly attend and participate will have a good understanding of the experience of chronic illness and disability and their effect on psychosocial functioning. Students will be able to reflect on the impact of chronic illness and disability on attitudes, social, and environmental aspects of an individual s life. 2. Intended Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to: 1- Understand modern approaches of human psychology (e.g., Humanistic, psychodynamics etc). 2- Understand basic concepts of human psychology (memory, emotions, intelligence, motivation etc.) 3- Understand the psychosocial aspects of chronic illness and disability including a. Coping b. Emotional reaction to disability c. Adaption and adjustments d. Effect of life cycle on chronic illness and disability e. Family adaptation to chronic illness and disability 4- Understand the functional aspects of chronic illness and disability including a. Social participation b. Life style activities c. Vocational Training

2 Course Contents Wk# Date Topic Instructor Reading 1 16/9/2013 Course overview Dr. Sana Intro. Psychology Definition of Psychology Module 1 18/9/2013 Modern Approaches - Psychoanalytic Approach - Humanistic Approach 2 23/9/2013 Modern Approaches - Biological Approach - Cognitive Approach 25/9/2013 Modern Approaches - Behavioral Approach - Cross-cultural Approach 3 30/9/2013 Memory - What is Memory - Types of Memory 2/10/2013 Intelligence - What is intelligence 4 7/10/2013 Intelligence - How to measure intelligence - IQ scores 9/10/2013 Thoughts - Forming concepts - Solving problems 5 14/10/2013 Eid Al-Adha-No CLASS 16/10/ /10/2013 Motivation - Theories of Motivation 23/10/2013 Motivation - Biological and social Dr. Razan Module 1 Dr. Sana Module 1 Dr. Razan Module 1 Dr. Sana Module 11 Parts A,B Dr. Razan Module 13 Parts A Dr. Sana Module 13 Parts B,C Dr. Razan Module 14, B Dr. Sana Module 15 Dr. Razan Module 15 needs 7 28/10/2013 FIRST EXAM 30/10/2013 Emotions Dr. Razan Module 16, B 8 4/11/2013 Islamic new year-no CLASS 6/11/2013 Emotions - Universal facial expressions Dr. Razan Module 16

3 9 11/11/2013 Stress Dr. Sana Module 21,B 13/11/2013 Stress Dr. Razan Module 21 Part C 10 18/11/2013 Stress Dr. Sana Module 21 20/11/2013 Social Psychology Dr. Razan Module /11/2013 Social Psychology Dr. Sana Module 25 27/11/2013 Social Psychology Dr. Razan Module /12/2013 SECOND EXAM 4/12/ Coping Dr. Razan Falvo Chapter 2 - Emotional reactions to chronic illness and Disability - Stages of adaptation and adjustment 13 9/12/2013 Chronic illness and disability Dr. Sana Falvo Chapter 2 throughout the life cycle 11/12/ Self-concept, self-esteem, Dr. Razan Falvo Chapter 2 and social identity - Body Image - Stigma 14 16/12/ The impact of Uncertainty Dr. Sana Falvo Chapter 2 - Invisible disability - Sexuality - Family adaptation to chronic illness and disability - Quality of Life 18/12/2013 Adherence to treatment and recommendations & Client family education Dr. Razan Falvo Chapter 2

4 15 23/12/2013 Functional Aspects of Chronic and Disability 25/12/2013 Christmas-No Class 16 30/12/2013 Functional Aspects of Chronic and Disability 1/1/2014 New Year-No Class 5/1/2014 FINAL EXAM Dr. Sana Falvo Chapter 2 Dr. Sana Falvo Chapter 2 Course Requirements Category Percentage Date First Exam 25% 28/10/2013 Second Exam 25% 2/12/2013 Final Exam 50% To be Announced TOTAL 100% Course Polices 1. Professional behavior is expected during classes. No side conversations. No cellphones. No arriving late to classes. Issues related to cheating will be dealt with based on the guidelines of the University of Jordan. 2. No make-up exams will be given except in an emergency. Both the instructor and the department chairperson must be consulted PRIOR to a missed exam. 3. Attendance and participation will be closely monitored. Students who miss more than 4 lectures (15% of total lectures) will be withdrawn from the course and will not be allowed to take the final exams. 4. All students are required to be in class and ready for lecture on time. 5. Academic honesty and integrity are crucial parts of the academic experience. Honesty is expected with the class instructor and students. You must observe the University Academic Integrity Policy as found in the University of Jordan Student Handbook. You must always do your own work, and you may never plagiarize or cheat on tests or papers. Furthermore, all work you turn in must be completed by you for this specific class. Failure to follow this policy could lead to an F in the course, suspension, and even expulsion from the University. By taking the course and by attending the University of Jordan you agree to these conditions. Please see course coordinator at any time with questions.

5 References Favlo, D. (2009). Medical and psychosocial aspects of chronic illness and disability. Ed: Author, Jones and Bartlett Publishers Plotnik, R. & Kouyoumdjian, H. (2011). Introduction to psychology. 9 th edition, Ed: Author, Wadsworth: Blemont, CA