Mar 28, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYCH 250: Psychosocial Issues in Health Care 1

2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is the first of two courses 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 included, but are not limited to, mental health, pre- and post-partum depression, anxiety, and dealing with difficult life transitions.
Prerequisite: PSYC& 100  with a grade of C or better and admission to the YVC Nursing program.