PTH 642 - Geriatric Management

This course provides information on current issues that impact healthcare delivery for the older adult population. Theory of normal aging processes, sociocultural, environmental factors, psychosocial issues, and systemic changes are discussed in relation to health promotion, prevention and wellness, optimal daily function, and quality of life. Collaboration with other healthcare providers, the community, and family resources are addressed. The Benedictine values, particularly respect for person and hospitality are stressed as essential to the development of a therapeutic environment. A service learning component is included to offer the student a “hands-on” opportunity to work with an elderly person while developing a relationship with and assisting the person to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

3 Semester Credit(s)

Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
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Grade Type LT