Mar 28, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYCH 251: Psychosocial Issues in Health Care 2

3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is the second of a two-course sequence dealing with psychosocial issues in health care.  Using examples of situations often found in the health care profession, this course examines the methods whereby psychologists reach conclusions about clinical questions.  It examines various psychological perspectives and explores the merits and limitations of various research methods.  Topics deal with acute and chronic care of mental illnesses including, but not limited to, thought disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and suicidal behaviors.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 250  with a grade of C or better.