Psych Disorders A

Catalog description

Overview of the major psychiatric disorders. Emphasis shall be on the following: psychiatric terminology, psychiatric disorders, symptoms, nursing interventions, treatment and typical prognosis. Application of psychiatric skills relating to patients in the acute care, day treatment and adult education components of the Sutter-Yuba Mental Health Care System. Includes the following: application of therapeutic communication skills, medication administration, group process participation, observation, clinical assessment, interdisciplinary team participation, and one-to-one observation. Prerequisite: PSYCT-56 Entrance Requirements: Conform to clinical agency rules and regulations, such as passing a criminal background check and drug screen (specific regulations dependent on clinical site). Other: Course has additional enrollment fees: Students will be required to also purchase the following: CPR, Background Test, Drug Test, Stethoscope, Uniforms, Nurse pack.