Disability, Health and Function Course Outline PDF

WELCOME TO DISABILITY, HEALTH AND FUNCTION RECT 10014  THIS COURSE DELIVERS INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF ILLNESSES, CONDITIONS, AND DISORDERS THAT THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PRACTITIONERS WOULD NEED TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN BOTH CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY COURSE...

WELCOME TO DISABILITY, HEALTH AND FUNCTION RECT 10014  THIS COURSE DELIVERS INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF ILLNESSES, CONDITIONS, AND DISORDERS THAT THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PRACTITIONERS WOULD NEED TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN BOTH CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY COURSE SETTINGS. THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, GROUP OUTCOM WORK, AND PRESENTATIONS, STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE EACH DISABILITY BASED ON ITS ETIOLOGY, E PROGNOSIS, SYMPTOMATIC CONDITIONS, PREVALENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR LEISURE AND RECREATION PARTICIPATION, ALWAYS SUPPORTING AN EFFICACY-BASED PRACTICE. RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING MEDICATIONS AND STANDARD PRECAUTIONS ARE ALSO DISCUSSED.  Learning Plan & Course Schedule- Key topics and Important Dates COUR SE OVERVIEW Textbook/ Learning resources CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS PLEASE BE ON TIME! AIM TO ATTEND ALL CLASSES – EVERY GUEST SPEAKER AND DIPP PRESENTATION IS TESTABLE AND WILL BE ON THE EXAM PLEASE REACH OUT ANYTIME WITH ANY QUESTIONS – I AM HERE TO HELP! CELL PHONES BATHROOMS/FOOD ETC  CLASS STRUCTURE LABS LECTURES MONDAYS 1-3 (LAURA) TUESDAY MORNINGS 8 AM – 9:50 AM TUESDAYS 10-12 (LAURA) GUEST SPEAKERS WEDNESDAYS 1-3 (JOANNE) QUIZZES WHAT LAB ARE YOU IN??  TEXT BOOK REQUIR ED  ATTENDANCE Attendance is required in 80% of classes for successful completion of skills courses. Lab/Lecture attendance will be taken weekly – expectation that students stay until the end of class or attendance will not be counted. Students are to contact a class member to follow up on missed content and clarify specific course expectations with faculty SEMESTER PLAN  COURSE WILL BE HYBRID. MODULE 1 WILL BE ONLINE MODULE 2 AND 3 WILL BE IN PERSON –1 FULL DAY DATE IS BEING PLANNED AND YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED SHORTLY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST THIS FEE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TUITION AID - COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA Diagnostic implications to Practice (DIPP) assignment (Proposal and Presentation) 40% Guest Speaker Quizzes 20% Final Exam 40%  Guest speakers will be in class on Tuesdays GUEST SPEAKER Quizzes will be posted for 24 hours after the guest speaker S& presentation QUIZZES You must attend the FULL class in order to complete the quiz Lectures based on the text chapters – students take notes Read chapter in advance of class – Come to class to apply and Learning Tasks are….. Active Engaging Experiential Relevant Authentic The student experience…. Working with Peers Using Technology Project Based Learning Making Real World Connections Physical Movement Student Choice Using Visuals This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA- Do your part! Review the text as necessary for clarification Come to class wanting to learn and be engaged Ask questions and seek a deeper understanding + Practice Implications An important component of the DIPP assignment + Your awareness and knowledge about an individual’s diagnostic issues will help to inform your ideas about “how” to practice What are Those ideas about “how” to practice practice and best support the individual are the implications. implications? Important to review disease definition, characteristics, secondary problems, medications, best practice research … use critical thinking…. + ISSUE: wandering behaviour IMPLICATIONS staff/volunteer support during groups to ensure that the group facilitator does not have to leave and to ensure that the individual For example… who is wandering has assistance have leisure and recreation resources that are meaningful for the individual within close proximity risk management: ensure that the entrance/exit areas are safe and accessible + ISSUE: low frustration tolerance IMPLICATIONS review daily schedule of interventions and times with the individual For example… provide outline / introduction at \ program start assess tolerance during social interactions, non-competitive, and competitive activities record observations of triggers and behavioural cues + Cerebral Palsy Definition: A group of symptoms and neurological disorders Cerebral means that it has to do with the brain Palsy – refers to muscle problems or weakness Characteristics:  Ataxia – poor muscle control  Spasticity  Atypical Gait (scissoring)  Drooling  Swallowing or eating difficulties  Speech impairments in clarity or articulation  Difficulty with fine motor tasks + Cerebral Palsy Characteristics: Secondary Problems:  Ataxia – poor muscle control  Intellectual disability (most common  Spasticity secondary disability)  Atypical Gait (scissoring)  Drooling (due to swallowing  Epilepsy or seizures disorder)  Learning Disabilities  Swallowing or eating difficulties  Speech impairments in clarity or  Sensory impairments articulation  Difficulty with fine motor tasks  Balance issues  Incontinence + Implications/Considerations for practice Weaknesses in fine motor skills can affect a person’s As a result of high muscle tone ability to eat, write legibly, use a computer, hold cards, (hypertonia) – cold weather/water draw or paint and perform personal care tasks, such as dressing and grooming. It is important to have access puts individuals with CP into high tone and knowledge of adaptive equipment…specifically card holders, using plastercine – Implication to practice: warm Speech impairment in clarity or articulation – the water/consideration for community recreation therapist should be knowledgeable of augmentative communication tools…identify how the pools…cold weather activities can be individual says YES and NO. Be aware of Augmentative difficult to facilitate Communication Apps such as TouchChat. TouchChat is a symbol and text-based AAC tool available for both iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad Swallowing/eating disorder – Incontinence – recreation therapist must be mindful of bowel and bladder routines when scheduling community implication to practice: consider outings…as this can be a barrier/embarrassment to strategies to assist with independence participation then in community – if feeding tube is used – incorporating food into activity not a good idea Transitioning to This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY DIPP PROPOSAL + GROUP CONTRACT – mandatory and must be submitted with DIPP Proposal Group work is important and shows how you work Group Contract as a TEAM Every RT will work as a team in the future, multidisciplinary, rec team, etc The purpose of the DIPP in Recreation Therapy is for students to undertake an independent project, reviewing various aspects of a diagnosis or condition that applies and synthesizes course work with current research. A multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual team experience for students. The DIPP is designed to encourage students to think critically, solve challenging problems, and refine skills such as oral communication, public speaking, research skills, networking, media literacy, teamwork, and planning - all skills that will help prepare you for a career in recreation therapy. OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS PART 1: Diagnostic Presentation (PowerPoint) 35-40minute presentation DIPP 1. Introduction – Creative, engaging introduction that walks your peers through an overview of the presentation a. Canadian Statistic – Provide two Canadian statistics related to number of people who have, are PRESENTATI ON * 40% expected to get the disorder/condition you are researching 2. Diagnosis Summary Summarize the chapter pulling relevant, rich content about your topic. This must be a comprehensive/concise overview of the chapter information that is articulated with a clear understanding of the content and presented/EXPLAINED in an educational yet creative way. Point form format Topics will include: a) Description of disorder/condition b) Causes and prognosis c) Secondary problems and systems affected (characteristics of the disability) d) Common Medications and side effects to be aware of e) Short video clip that show cases person with the disability + PEER REVIEWS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND Please make sure to submit an honest review of your group members If you have any issues during planning, completing and gathering information within your group - please reach out to me directly and discuss. + DIPP Presentation- Groups Pick your group of 2 in your own section ( you will see some groups have room for 3 to accommodate class sizes) Discuss and decide on your topic 1. DIPP Proposal 2. DIPP Presentation + THEN… Select your group –You must select a topic and presentation date (they are predetermined in the TLP) Go to the “People” section in mycanvas and sign up today (Tuesday January 7th) This is first come, first serve! Please sign up and start working… presentations start week 3 + EXAMPLES of DIPP Presentations + Next Week We will have our labs next week to work on the program proposal in groups and confirm group topics and presentation dates – please start searching for a contact in the TR Community (especially if you are presenting Week 3 or 4) (you will see this in your presentation outline) BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK to the lab – you will need it! Our combined lecture will be Tuesday morning at 8 AM. We will have a guest speaker. Please arrive on time. There is a quiz to be completed – you can only complete the quiz if you attend the entire guest speaker presentation. + Questions??- Email me @ [email protected] This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC