Clinical Practice in Medical and Behavioral Healthcare: 3 semester hours

Catalog description

Methods of clinical social work practice in health care are studied within the framework of the bio-psycho-social -spiritual perspective. This course expands upon the foundation content of the Human Behavior in the Social Environment courses and Practice sequences and Field Education courses. The components of bio-psycho-social -spiritual assessments and interventions are expanded to include understanding of medical concerns, physical function, medical treatment, and the socio-cultural meanings ascribed to illness. Focus also will be directed to issues such as strategies for coping with illness, self-concept, identity formation, and the impact of illness on family relationships.