MASTERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE (Generic)

RS 201: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Study of theoretical perspectives, models of theoretical bases of the rehabilitation sciences and their historical development. This will include the historical development of theories, frames of reference, models of practice, and rehabilitation process including clinical problem solving, bioethical principles and the role of related fields in rehabilitation sciences.

Credit: 3 units (lecture)

RS 203: EDUCATION FOR REHABILITATION SCIENCE (CLASSROOM TEACHING)
A study of learning theories and principles, instructional activities and methods of student evaluation relevant to the health professions in the classroom setting. Opportunity to observe, prepare for and practice classroom teaching.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)

RS 204: EDUCATION FOR REHAIBLITATION SCIENCE (CLINICAL TEACHING)
A study of various instructional activities and methods of student evaluation appropriate to the clinical setting of therapists. Opportunity to observe, prepare for and practice clinical teaching.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)

RS 205: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Concepts, principles, processes and current issues of organization development and management as applied in rehabilitation science services/institutions.

Credit: 2 units

RS 207: CLINICAL REASONING IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
A study of clinical reasoning as a dynamic process of inquiry, decision making, and reflection on clinical practice. Emphasis on procedural interactive, conditional and narrative forms of reasoning. Opportunity to practice clinical reasoning included.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)

RS 208: ETHICS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Theories and principles involved in ethical reasoning, their legal and moral implications to the practice of the rehabilitation science profession. Critical analysis of ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in practice included.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)
Prerequisite: RS 201

RS 209: COUNSELING IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Theories and application of appropriate counseling models and different elements involved in the counseling process relevant to issues concerning the disabled population.

Credit: 2 units

RS 211: POLICY DEVELOPMENT IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Fundamental principles, development and analysis of health policy in the rehabilitation sciences within the social context of the Philippines. This will include examination of needs of Filipino disabled persons and implications of policies on this population.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)
Prerequisite: RS 201

RS 221: DATA MANAGEMENT IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
A study of concepts, principles, processes and new developments in health records management relevant to rehabilitation science. This will include a study of manual and automated health information systems, filing and retrieval systems, record control, designing of forms, etc. Opportunity to observe, plan and design a health data management system included.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab)

RS 222: PROGRAM EVALUATION IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Analyses and evaluation of rehabilitation science programs in various settings (clinic, academe, etc); rationale of evaluation in training; identification of problem areas and parameters; design of evaluation plan; approaches in program evaluation; methods of facilitating decision making based on evaluation results.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)
Prerequisite: RS 201

RS 231: ADVANCED STUDY OF COMMUNITY-BASED REHABILITATION MODELS
An analysis of various models of CBR in the context of its elements, principles and approaches. Includes exposure to different CBR programs.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)
Prerequisite: RS 201

RS 241: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
In-depth study of the concepts, principles and processes in the design and fabrication of assistive technology applicable to Philippine practice.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)

RS 251: REHABILITATION IN THE WORKPLACE
In-depth study of the principles of management of work related disabilities in a industrial setting.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)

RS 252: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MODIFICATION
Advanced study of the assessment of physical environment and the effects of modification in the occupational performance of persons with disability in the 
Philippine setting.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)

RS 253: ADVANCED STUDY OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
A critical analysis of the mechanical, practical and functional skills and social environment of persons with disability in the context of the Filipino community.

Credit: 2 units (1 unit lecture, 1 unit lab.)

RS 290: PRACTICUM
Application of theoretical knowledge and skills in a student's area of interest/work setting. The student in coordination with a faculty adviser who has 
expertise in the student's area of interest will design the course.

Credit: 3 units (lab)
Prerequisite: RS 208 and completion of all core courses and electives; [ 14 units of ]

RS 298: SPECIAL PROBLEM IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE

Credit: 4 units
Prerequisite: RS 208 and completion of all core courses and electives; [14 units of ]

RS 299: RESEARCH METHODS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Introduction to design of research related to the practice of the allied health profession, critical review of literature, statistical analysis of data, introduction 
to computer utilization for analysis of experimental and clinical data.

Credit: 3 units (1.5 units lecture, 1.5 unit lab)

Note: 1 unit lecture = 16 hrs/ semester
1 unit lab = 32 hrs/ semester

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