PA 518 Mental Health

Focuses on the normal and abnormal psychological development and behavior across the life span.  Basic counseling, patient education, coping skills, and motivational interviewing are instructed along with an understanding of pharmacotherapy treatments.  Development of communication skills, prevention, and treatment plans for high-risk behaviors including stress, sexuality, response to illness or injury, abuse and violence, and end-of-life issues.  Course delivery methods for teaching and learning include lecture, small groups, case studies, and unfolding case studies.