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16 hour course & in extreme pain!! Need suggestion

Ocean-Wave
Ocean-Wave

I have an upcoming training for 8 hrs for two days(16 hours total). It's a two day CPR course for 1 credit hour. But,  I just tore my minicus in my knee & I can't bend my knee or sit properly. Added to my limited range of motion in my right hand(getting OT for that, can't use a fork without pain). AND plantar fasciitis in both feet & fibromyalgia stuff too. I had a training this week for an hour & I was fidgeting around because of my knee & fibro pain. I also can't take Tylenol or Ibuprofen either. I don't know how I can get out of this? I want to tell them I have to go to work & can't get out of it. I don't want to be discriminated because of my disability. Any suggestions? 

Fantod
Fantod
There is no way that I could sit through that. I'd be telling them that I need accomodation. Eight hours is unreasonable and too long for anyone with Fibromyalgia never mind the knee etc. I assume that this is a school program. See if there is some way that you can get this broken down into maybe 4 hour increments or whatever would work for you. Schools must accommodate any student with a disability. It happens every day. Perhaps there is a video version that you can watch and still get credit. You don't know until you ask. The important part is that you stand up for your needs. Take care.
Ocean-Wave
Ocean-Wave
I just left them an email saying I couldn't attend because of work. I don't want to be discriminated against because I'm disabled. The woman in charge of my program is only interested in the best of the best. Ugh, so I liked to try to not make it a big issue & get blown off. However, I'm going to talk to the disability center & try to get help. Did I totally mess this up? I 'm new to taking care of myself but there's ramifications unfortunately when I try to. Thanks!
BlueSky
BlueSky
I think rescheduling it for another time is the best decision. That way you'll be preforming the class when you are in better health.
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