Clinical Psychology in the General Hospital Setting

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Clinical Psychologist providing health services frequently work in inpatient hospital settings. However, working in these settings requires specific knowledge and skills related to clinical and organizational issues. The present course addresses these needs. Students will learn the basic rules and protocols usually in place in inpatient settings operating under the guidance of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and similar accrediting bodies. This course will be an appropriate scenario to integrate the theoretical knowledge obtained through the Clinical Health Psychology. This includes, but is not limited to; screening, clinical diagnosis and short term intervention in inpatients with medical and mental health conditions, safety rules and procedures, emergency codes, record keeping procedures, interprofessional interactions, bedside manners, and quality assurance methods.