PAC 14 - Geriatrics

Institution:

St. Francis College

Subject:

Description:

Presents ways to provide comprehensive, person-centered care of the elderly through knowledge of the normal aging process. The student learns to describe and assess functional and medical problems which are important in the geriatric population. This course focuses on the diagnosis and management of common problems encountered in the geriatric population. The student is able to describe the importance of health-care maintenance, prevention of diseases in the elderly as well as the options of long-term care facilities and home care. Spring semester.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sfc.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 522-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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