PSYCHOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE

Course Code:
PSYC 525
Active Term:
Fall
/ All
Course Description:

This course prepares the Physician Assistant student for the mental health rotation by providing a foundation of the major psychological disorders as they present across the lifespan. Students develop knowledge of clinical presentations, use of the DSM-5, pathophysiology, potential medical complications and pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapeutic interventions inclusive of cultural perspectives for the psycholgoical disorders. The psychosocial and behavioral processes in health, illness and health care are introduced and resources presented for the patient, caregiver/family and provider for health promotion.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture