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HLTH 332 Foundations for Understanding Disability: A Health Perspective Units: 3.00
This course provides upper-year students with a solid understanding of disability. Key disability concepts, such as definitions and models of disability, attitudes, human rights, accessibility, policy, and barriers are introduced and their relevance to health, quality of life and participation in several life domains are examined.
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 112 (36 Lecture, 4 Online Activity, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss disability terminology and models.
- Explain how health conditions interact with personal and environmental factors to influence participation and quality of life among persons with disability.
- Recognize, critically appraise, and propose feasible solutions that minimize or remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion in society.
- Communicate appropriately and respectfully using inclusive language in order to advocate responsibly and professionally for an accessible and inclusive society.
- Reflect on and evaluate the consequences of their own personal attitudes towards disability.