Advanced Self-care

Catalog description

This elective course builds on the foundational concepts of self-care. Students will apply the literature and their knowledge of non-prescription medications, dietary supplements, and natural products to patient self-care case vignette. The focus of the course is on medical conditions related to the gastrointestinal, respiratory, sensory (ophthalmic/otic/oral), integumentary and reproductive systems. Medical issues such as musculoskeletal pain, headaches, and injuries, as well as health maintenance and mental health will also be addressed.