MPAS 571 Special Populations/Geriatrics
MPAS 571 is a course designed to address the unique health issues of minority patient populations in society, as well as the special medical and psychosocial needs of older adults. Utilizing knowledge of diseases learned in PA Medicine 1 course (MPAS 540) and concurrent MPAS 550 PA Medicine II course, as well as pharmacology, and skills gained in patient assessment and management, the course will expand the scope of care to include public health. A focus on providing caring, compassionate, non-biased care to all individuals is emphasized. In Module One, the needs of the following minority population groups are addressed: LGBT community, the homeless, recent immigrants, veterans, patients with major disabilities, and prison populations. Module Two examines physical and psychosocial changes that occur with aging and health-related problems commonly seen in the older patient population. Topics include the impact of aging on quality of life, mobility and communication, access to health care, therapeutic interventions, and issues related to death and dying.
Offered
Fall I.