PHA 641 - Geriatrics

Institution:

Rocky Mountain College

Subject:

Description:

Summer semester. 2 semester hours. This course provides an introduction to gerontology with an emphasis on the normal biological, sociological, behavioral, and environmental changes that occur with age. Consequences of aging from the perspective of the primary health care providers will be presented. Principles and methods of multidimensional assessment relative to the recognition and management of medical disease and mental illness with an emphasis on maximizing functional independence is discussed. The skills of history taking and physical assessment in the geriatric population with hands on experience in nursing homes will be taught. Students will understand the End of Life Issues and ethics in palliative care with review of the model of Advanced Care planning. Hospice care and advanced directives will be presented.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

rocky.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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