HLTH 3000 - Health Concepts of Death and Dying

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Community Health

Description:

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines information and data pertaining to death in the United States. Discusses historical and cultural perspectives of death, causes of death, definitions of death, stages of dying, bereavement, the will to live, legal and ethical issues, euthanasia, and suicide. Focuses on attitudes and values of Americans concerning death. Studies ways to work with and relate to dying individuals and their families. Will also be offered summer of odd years.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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