End of Life Issues for Human Services Work
This course deals with the impact of end-of-life issues on people, their families, and social work and health care practitioners. The role of the social worker in practice, research, education and policy in end-of-life care will be explored.
Physiology of Aging
An advanced study of the alteration in physiological function associated with the normal aging of body systems and the clinical consequences of these changes for maintenance of optimal function, physical activity, health and longevity.
Patterns of Health and Illness in Older Adults
This course provides a strong theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of health across populations and communities. Interprofessional approaches to improve population health that consider the influence of sociopolitical, economic, environmental, and health concepts are included.