HUS 350 - Mental Health and Aging

3 CR

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the unique health and treatment needs of the psychiatrically ill, older adult. It will enable mental health care givers to provide age sensitive care in a variety of settings. Topics will include biological, social, psychological and physical aspects of aging, dementia, and major psychiatric disorders.

Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 and PSY 308 or permission from instructor.