PERSON-CENTERED CARE V: MATERNAL/CHILD AND FAMILY-BASED CARE

Catalog description

This course focuses on the holistic, person-centered care of women, children, and families. Course content includes reproductive anatomy and physiology and related pathological processes, fetal development, perinatal/intrapartum care, and care of the pediatric patient with the family as a basic unit of care. Psychosocial aspects of family development and women’s health will also be explored, with a specific focus on the impacts of social determinants on maternal/child health. Students will gain clinical experience in maternal/child health and family-based care across multiple healthcare settings. Clinical clearance is required. Lecture: 3cr. & Clinical: 2cr.