Integrated Healthcare (PSYG 814)

Term: 2023-2024 - Fall

Faculty

Natasha P RamanayakeShow MyInfo popup for Natasha P Ramanayake

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Cheryll R. RotheryShow MyInfo popup for Cheryll R. Rothery

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Schedule

Tue, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (8/28/2023 - 12/9/2023) Location: MAIN MH 314

Description

Emphasizing the emerging role of behavioral interventions in the primary care health system, this course focuses on the competencies needed to provide psychological services in primary care and other medical settings, as members of collaborative interdisciplinary treatment teams. Students will develop skills in behavioral healthcare intervention strategies, including motivational interviewing and pain management. This course examines how health behaviors are developed, influenced and changed, within a social and cultural context. In addition, students will gain current knowledge of psychopharmacology and its application to clinical problems commonly seen in a variety of settings.