The process of differential diagnosis will also be examined. Clinical practice experiences are available. This course will focus on the theory relevant to individual psychotherapy. The emphasis is on preparing the student to provide appropriate models of psychotherapy within the managed care and private practice environments. Clinical practice experiences are also available.
Course is designed to be a logical extension to the introductory genetics course.
Course will emphasize the clinical aspects of genetic disorders including diagnosis, current standard treatment, available gene testing and molecular therapy, ethical issues, support group availability and the state of current research in the field. The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to develop an understanding of the use of mind-body interventions in nursing practice. A framework of mind-body interrelationships will be provided as the basis to begin work with relaxation, imagery, and hypnosis for self and clients. Independent learning activities will provide opportunities to focus upon specific problems or areas of nursing practice. This upper division course reviews developments in the basic and clinical sciences.