Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury

An overview of the medical aspects of spinal cord injury, including the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, prognosis and treatment. Incorporates the individual and social impacts related to the disorder that may impede or enhance the rehabilitation counseling process.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Understand the medical aspects of SCI.
  • Understand and demonstrate the individual and social factors related to SCI that may impede or enhance the rehabilitation counseling process.
  • Understand the diversity of experiences reported by people with SCI.

Dates: 4/3; 7/10; 11/6

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

To register: DVRtraining@dshs.wa.gov

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation