AHN 529 - Adv GeroPsy Asmt Older Ad Prac

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Subject:

Adult Health Nursing

Description:

The purpose of this clinical course is to provide an environment in which Gerontological Nurse Practitioner/Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner students have the opportunity to become proficient at obtaining, recording, and analyzing a systematic health history and advanced physical examination of older adults. Geropsychiatric nurse practitioner students will also assess and diagnose various mental health needs of older adults. The focus of the course is twofold: refinement of cognitive and clinical skills needed to provide comprehensive health assessments of older adults; and mental health assessment as well as the application of DSM-IV terminology to accurately assess a range of mental disorders. The multi-axial assessment of psychiatric disorders as well as the application of useful screening tools to measure cognitive, mood, and anxiety disorders will be emphasized in culturally diverse environments.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Web Based

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.southalabama.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 460-6101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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