PSR-120--(3)
SURVEY OF PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION
Corequisite: Registration or credit in PSR-220. This course is the first in the series for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate. Courses in the series focus on a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. This approach is based on the premise that consumers set the goals for the rehabilitation team. This survey course has four major themes: understanding psychiatric disability and current approaches to treatment, the mental health system and surrounding legal issues, psychiatric rehabilitation through vocational and skills training, and family and community support systems. The orientation of the course is more practical than theoretical, and there is considerable opportunity to observe and practice relevant skills. Consumers serve as guest speakers to highlight issues of empowerment and stigma, and to increase understanding of consumer experiences with the mental health system. This course is appropriate for students planning careers in mental health. (3 contact hours)

PSR-125--(3)
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SKILLS
Prerequisite: PSR-120. Corequisite: Registration or credit in PSR-225. This course is the second in the series for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate. The orientation of the course is more practical than theoretical, and there is considerable opportunity to observe and practice relevant skills. Students learn basic techniques for conducting interviews for use in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interactions with consumers. Students learn to conduct skills-training groups and apply behavioral techniques for implementing programs that promote desired skills. Techninques for intervening in crisis situations, and preventing and managing aggression are presented. (3 contact hours)

PSR-130--(3)
HEALTH SKILLS FOR PSYCHIATRIC REHAB
Prerequisite: PSR-120. Corequisite: Registration or credit in PSR-230. This course examines three dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional and environmental. This organization uses a multidimensional model of health based on wellness continua in each dimension. This view that wellness is more than the absence of illness guides students through discussions and skill development designed to improve the overall well-being of persons with severe mental illness. The orientation of the course is more practical than theoretical and there is considerable opportunity to observe and practice relevant skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of physical wellness, including diet, nutrition, exercise, sanitation, disease prevention and control, and special health considerations for persons with severe mental illness. The emotional dimension of wellness includes social support, physical and sensory accommodations, and geriatric and developmental disabilities. Students will learn the essentials of environmental safety, including use of safety equipment and proper (3 contact hours)

PSR-135--(3)
VOCATIONAL & COMMUNITY LIVING SKILLS
Prerequisite: PSR-120. Corequisite: Registration or credit in PSR-235. This course is the fourth in a series for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate. Courses in the series focus on a rehabilitation approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. This approach is based on the premise that consumers set the goals for the rehabilitation team. This course examines vocational rehabilitation and community living skills. Both themes address skills for working with community, state and federal agencies that serve persons with severe mental illness. The orientation of the course is more practical than theoretical, and there is considerable opportunity to observe and practice relevant skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of vocational rehabilitation, including duties and tasks commonly required in vocational settings (e.g., mediation, negotiation, job coaching, job analysis) and the development of employment sites. Practical application of current policies (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act) impacting employment sites are presented. N ( 3 contact hours)

PSR-220--(1)
PSYCHIATRIC REHAB INTERNSHIP I
This internship requires a minimum of 38 clock hours of field experience by the student. Experiences are a combination of observation and participation/interaction with consumers of mental health services. The 38 hours will include four of the following areas: inpatient milieu and general activities, case management activities, vocational training activities, skills training activities, and consumer-led activities. All experiences should focus on a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. Group or individual supervision with on-site clinical staff and/or supervision by field placement director also is required. (5 contact hours)

PSR-225--(1)
PSYCHIATRIC REHAB INTERNSHIP II
Prerequisite: PSR-120 and PSR-220. This internship requires a minimum of 38 clock hours of field experience by the student. Experiences are a combination of observation and participation/interaction with consumers of mental health services. The 38 hours will include interviewing skills and leading skills training groups, AND at least one of the following: behavior definition and task analysis, aggression management, assessment and treatment planning, or individual supervision with on-site clinical staff and/or supervision by field placement director also is required. All experiences should focus on a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. Group or individual supervision with on-site clinical staff and/or supervision by field placement director also is required. (5 contact hours)

PSR-230--(1)
PSYCHIATRIC REHAB INTERNSHIP III
Prerequisite: PSR-120, PSR-125, PSR-220, PSR-225. This internship requires a minimum of 38 clock hours of field experience by the student. Experiences are a combination of observation and participation/interaction with consumers of mental health services. The 38 hours will include eight activities in the following areas: physical wellness, emotional and social wellness, environmental wellness, and documentation. All experiences should focus on a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. Group or individual supervision with on-site clinical staff and/or supervision by field placement director also is required. (5 contact hours)

PSR-235--(1)
PSYCHIATRIC REHAB INTERNSHIP IV
Prerequisite: PSR-120, PSR-125, PSR-130, PSR-220, PSR-225, PSR-230. This internship requires a minimum of 38 clock hours of field experience by the student. Experiences are a combination of observation and participation/interaction with consumers of mental health services. The 38 hours will include two areas: vocational rehabilitation and case management. All experiences should focus on a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. Group or individual supervision with on-site clinical staff and/or supervision by field placement director also is required.clinical staff and/or supervision by field placement director also is required. (5 contact hours)