This is the fourth in a series of five courses exploring fundamental concepts of psychosocial healthcare management. Examines some determinants of health and illness across the lifespan, including social, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual and cultural dimensions.
Prerequisites
PSYC 103 or instructor permission.
Corequisites
NUR 210 or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered
Fall
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Discuss the impact of substance abuse and chemical dependency on the individual, the family and the community.
- Determine risks and needed interventions for a client with suicidal ideations.
- Identify risk factors for development of an eating disorder.
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Course Content Outline
- Substance Abuse
- Chemical Dependence
- Suicide risk identification and intervention
- Development of eating disorders
Department Guidelines
PO5 should be assessed: Students will be able to solve problems by gathering, interpreting, combining and/or applying information from multiple sources.