Course Outline

Course Information
Course Code and Title:
DSCP-2009 Disabling Conditions 2

Course Section:

Department:
Community Services

Program:
Disability and Community Support

Total Hours:
36

Credit Hours:
3

Course Description:
Students will describe a variety of mental health, physical, and injury-related
disabling conditions. Specifically, they will explore the etiology, diagnosis,
prevalence, incidence, and care related to these disabling conditions. Students
will review current definitions and describe contemporary prevention and
treatment/support strategies.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

RPL (also known as PLAR Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) is a
process in which individuals have the opportunity to obtain credit for college level
knowledge and skills gained outside the classroom and/or through other
educational programs. It is a process which documents and compares an
individuals prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences
and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For
more information about RPL at Red River College, refer to the RPL website at
http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=404.

Contact Debbie ODonnell at 632-2573 for information regarding RPL processes

and opportunities for this course.

For general information and assistance with RPL, contact Red River Colleges
RPL Advisor at 204.632.3094.

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Academic Requisites:
DCSP-1007 - Disabling Conditions 1
DCSP-1030 - Health & Personal Care

Course Delivery Methods:

Classroom
This course follows a classroom format.

The following communication tools will be used in this course:

Email

Course Format:
Course format will include lectures, partner and group work, research, guest and
student presentations and videos. In the day program this course is offered over
a three-week period, with twelve scheduled class hours per week.

Effective Date:
September 2009

Instructor Information
Instructors name: Michelle Lodewyks
Email: mlodewyks@rrc.mb.ca
Office phone: 632-2073
Office location: A109D
Office hours: Wednesdays (please phone or e-mail to set up an appointment)

Student Readiness
Technology & Equipment Readiness:
Computer-Expected that student will use to complete assignments.
Internet-Expected that student will use for research purposes.

Student Commitments and Contact Times:

Weekly daytime attendance. Twelve hours per week for three weeks.

Please note: Students are expected to attend all classes and be punctual. If a student
misses 50% or more of this course, the student may be required to take
the course again.

Course Resources:

Textbook(s):

When Your Child Has a Disability, 2001

Mark L. Batshaw
1-55766-472-2
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 Mosbys Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker
2nd Canadian Edition
Sheila Sorrentino
Mosby Inc.
978-0-7796-9989-6

The Psychiatric Tower of Babble

Sue Gabriel
1-896230-01-6
Copies available in the Community Services Learning Centre

References:

Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Allied Health, Miller-

Keane, Current Edition (Available in RRC Library)

Student Learning
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course of study, you should be able to....

1. Describe mental health/mental illness conditions including:

1.1 Schizophrenia
1.2 Depressive disorders
1.3 Anxiety disorders
1.4 Addiction

2. Discuss the implications of dual diagnosis.

3. Explain the organization of mental health services and systems

3.1 Describe the major types of psychiatric treatment services
3.2 Describe the roles of mental health workers

4. Explain the human rights issues related to mental health services

4.1 Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary patient status
4.2 Explain the rights of patients related to treatment

5. Describe a variety of physical and other disabilities or conditions including:

5.1 Multiple sclerosis
5.2 Arthritis
5.3 Scoliosis

6. Describe sensory impairments including:

6.1 Hearing
6.2 Vision loss

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7. Describe degenerative conditions including:
7.1 Parkinsons Disease
7.2 Alzheimers Disease and Dementia

8. Describe disabling conditions related to injury including:

8.1 Spinal cord injuries
8.2 Traumatic brain injury

9. Support individuals with unique dietary needs.

9.1 Describe modified and therapeutic diets
9.2 Identify health issues involved in weight gain and loss.
9.3 Support Individuals who require assistance eating
9.4 Describe the use of nasogastric and gastrostomy tube feeding.

10. Describe services available to individuals with physical disabilities.

Instructional Schedule:

Week Topic Readings/Presentations

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Monday, Course Outline and
September 28 Assignments Review

Mental health/illness and Video (x2)

related conditions
(Learning Outcome 1)

Tuesday, Mental health/illness and Read: Mosby (Chapter 34: p639-661)

September 29 related conditions, mental Read handout: Mental Health Resource Guide
Video
health services and
systems (Learning Field Trip to FACES (PM):
Outcomes 1, 3) Cheryl McClure, speakers from self-help
organizations, and Speakers Bureau panel
2
Monday, Mental health services and Read: The Manitoba Mental Health Act
October 5 systems, human rights (section of Mental Health Resource Guide, p6)
issues (Learning Speaker (AM):
Outcomes 3, 4) Virginia Wong, WRHA, Community Mental
Health Access Coordinator

Student Mental Health Case Study

Tuesday Traumatic brain injury
October 6 (Learning Outcome 8.2)
Physical, sensory,
degenerative, and injury
Presentations (PM)
Read handout: Manitoba Brain Injury Assoc.
Speaker (AM):
Karen Thomas, Selkirk Mental Health Centre,
Acquired Brain Injury Program

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 related disabilities and
conditions (Learning
Outcomes 6, 7, 8)
Services available to
individuals with physical
disabilities (Learning
Outcome 10)
Student Project Presentations (PM):
(1) Spinal Cord Injuries
(2) Alzheimers Disease & Dementia
(3) Parkinsons Disease
(4) Vision Loss/Visual Impairment
(5) Hearing Loss/Deafness
(6) Services Available to Individuals with
Physical Disabilities

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Monday, Dual diagnosis Read: Gabriel (vii-viii & p1-25 & p109-116)
October 12 (Learning Outcome 2) Additional article on dual diagnosis
(no class) Speaker (AM)Dual Diagnosis:
Physical, sensory, Shari Kennedy, Klinic,
Tuesday, degenerative, and injury Community Living Psychiatric Services
October 13 related disabilities and
conditions (Learning Student Project Presentations (PM):
Outcomes 5, 9) (1) Multiple Sclerosis
(2) Arthritis
(3) Scoliosis
(4) Nasogastric & Gastrostomy Tube Feeding
(5) Other Unique Dietary Needs

Important Dates:

NOTE: The following dates are subject to change based on the needs of the students at
the instructors prerogative. Students will be notified ahead of time of any changes.

Due Date Important Information

October 5 Mental Health Case Study Presentation

October 5 Mental Health Case Study (written overview)
October 5 (Group 1) Disabling Condition Project Fact Sheet
October 6 (Group 2)
October 6 (Group 1) Disabling Condition Project Presentation
October 13 (Group 2)
Class after each Guest Speaker Reflections
presentation (FACES, WRHA, SMHC, Klinic)
(See assignment outline)

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Assessment and Evaluation:

Assessment Weight

Guest Speaker Reflections 25%

Mental Health Case Study (overview & presentation) 25%
Disabling Condition Project Fact Sheet 20%
Disabling Condition Project Presentation 20%
Attendance 10% (5 classes x
2 marks per day)
Bonus Marks (new course title) 2%
Total: 100%

Letter Grade Distribution

A+ 4.5 90 to 100%
A 4.0 80 to 89%
B+ 3.5 75 to 79%
B 3.0 70 to 74%
C+ 2.5 65 to 69%
C 2.0 60 to 64%
D 1.0 50 to 59%
F 0.0 0 - 49%

Passing Grade for this course is a D (50-59%)

Course Policies
General Academic Policies:
It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to the Red River
College (RRC) Academic Policies. These Policies can be found in the RRC
calendar or online under A SERIES ACADEMIC MATTERS at
http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=4523.

Supplementary Policies:

If a course is failed the following process is to be followed

A supplemental may be requested and granted for individual courses at the
discretion of the instructor concerned. The decision to provide a

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 supplemental will take the students previous performance into account (i.e.
attendance, timely submission of assignments, overall effort).
It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor in writing to
request a supplemental within two weeks of receiving the final grade for the
course.
Supplementals will generally be permitted only where it is feasible to evaluate
a students mastery of the content by a written evaluation.
Only one supplemental evaluation will be permitted in a course.
Only two supplementals will be permitted in each year of the program.
The student must have an overall average of 50% to receive supplemental
privileges.
Students who fail supplementals will have to retake the course. Progress
may be blocked. This may result in termination from the program.
All supplementals must be completed by the date set by the course instructor.

Date Revised: September 2009

Acknowledgements:
We acknowledge and appreciate community participants in the DACUM process,
the Disability and Community Support advisory committee, and the program
curriculum committee.

Additional Information/Frequently Asked Questions:

Authorization:
This course is authorized for use by:

__________________________________________ ________________________
Chair, Community Services Date

Red River College 2009