PAS-5003 Behavioral Science
Behavioral Science Covers the normal and abnormal psychological development of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. Uses lectures and readings to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the understanding of, communication with, and counseling of patients and their families in the following areas: health promotion and disease prevention; eating disorders; substance abuse; human sexuality; response to illness, injury, and stress; principles of violence identification and prevention (child, spouse, elder); genetic inheritance of disease; geriatrics; end of life issues. Case studies are presented to enhance student learning.