HHCM 402 - Disability Management

3 Credits
This course examines managing the care of a client with an illness/injury/disability and returning that individual to the work setting or achievement of maximum medical improvement. The course focuses on the case manager role and responsibilities in evaluating multidisciplinary rehabilitation plans or programs. Review of the employer’s role in prevention and recovery, and the work environment for ergonomics, safety, and industrial hygiene will be examined. At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to prepare an individual written rehabilitation plan.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Prerequisite(s): HHCM 300
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Determine employer’s role and responsibility in accommodating return to work with a disability.
2. Evaluate financial reimbursement impact on disability case management.
3. Differentiate the types of government programs available to client who is unable to return to work.
4. Explain a rehabilitation plan for return to work or achievement of maximum medical improvement.