PHA 531 - Behavioral Dynamics

Institution:

Rocky Mountain College

Subject:

Description:

Fall semester. 3 semester hours. The recognition and management of common psychosocial problems is a critical skill to develop as a primary care provider. The fundamental role of interviewing and history taking will be emphasized as students are introduced to several techniques that will vacilitate communicating and developing rapport with the patient. Treatment will be discussed from a biopsychosocial perspective with reference to psychotherapies, psychopharmacology, and environmental intervention. The role that psychosocial dynamics play in all areas of medicine will be of major focus and case studies are used to emphasize the delicate interplay. Psychiatric topics covered will include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychoses, organic conditions, substance use disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and psychiatric emergencies and crises. Additionally, there is an introduction to the concepts of death, dying, and bereavement

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

rocky.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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