Introduction to Self-Care

Catalog description

This course will develop the fundamentals of self-care including patient communication and selection of appropriate treatment. Classroom instruction and counseling exercises will be utilized to build the skills of effective patient communication and motivational interviewing. Course sessions will cover common self-treated ambulatory care conditions focusing on non-pharmacologic treatment, available over-the-counter medications, and patient eligibility for self-treatment. Students will be challenged to view self-care from a Biblical perspective and evaluate their own self-care habits. Prerequisite: P1 standing or approval of instructor.