GO 203 - Physical/Mental Health and Aging

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: In this course, the physical and mental health of older adults is examined from an applied perspective for human services providers. Topics include normal and pathological changes; family and social factors; skills and adaptations for maintaining good physical health; assessment; intervention and skills needed to help older adults access appropriate treatment in the health care system.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None