Mental Health Nursing and Therapeutic Communication (w/ clinicals)
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Overview
Subject area
LPN
Catalog Number
102
Course Title
Mental Health Nursing and Therapeutic Communication (w/ clinicals)
Department(s)
Description
This course introduces students to the care of a clients with mental health disorders which require intervention within an acute care or ambulatory care setting. The focus is on the psychosocial needs of clients throughout the life cycle. During this course, the student practical nurse will learn about stress, anxiety, adaptation, coping psychological defense mechanisms and various types of psychiatric/mental health disorders.Focusing on the use of self as a therapeutic agent, students will learn communication techniques, psychopharmcology and other types of intervention to promote and maintain clients' mental health, as well as assist clients who are mentally ill. Experiences will be provided in psychiatric/mental health settings so that they can effectively care for their patients and their unique mental health needs.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Clinical
Hours
4
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
033477
Course Schedule
Schedule
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