PA 519 Behavioral/Mental Health Medicine
This course is designed to provide the study of human disease and disorders associated with mental and behavioral diseases, and introduces the special needs and care of the mental health patient with an emphasis on disease management with the ultimate goal of improving the functional status of individuals with mental health diseases. The student will also consider social, personal, and cultural attitudes toward mental illness. Course will be taught using lecture, case study, interviewing, and problem-based approach.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of prior trimester of PA coursework or program permission