NURS 679 - Psychopathologic Disorders Across the Lifespan: Neurobiology, Psychiatric Assessment and Essential Features, and Evidence-Based Treatments

(4 credits)

The course provides an overview of major psychopathologic disorders across the lifespan. Assessment skills for a complete psychiatric-mental health diagnostic evaluation are applied, including scope and practice for the Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role. Knowledge and skills for differentiating between normal and abnormal findings and developing differential diagnoses for mental health problems and psychiatric diagnoses are critical components (e.g., use of DSM-5-TR and other resources). Psychiatric assessments, age-appropriate treatment plans, evidence-based treatment modalities, and clinical outcomes are applied to case studies, with an emphasis on individuals and groups for short-term therapies. Grade only. Offered annually.

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