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May 15, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HLHS 125 - Behavioral Health
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing
PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020
Within the context and application in the healthcare setting, this course will examine theories and research related to behavioral health and abnormal behavior with primary emphasis on symptoms, communication strategies, and interaction with individuals. It will explore fundamental concepts of diversity, disability awareness, addiction, and wellness as they apply to quality of life across the adult lifespan.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify theories and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological and spiritual development across the adult lifespan.
- Define and discuss the impact of culture, diversity and social justice as they pertain to perception and treatment of behavioral health concerns and aging.
- Examine lifestyle behaviors associated with the development of chronic behavioral health illnesses.
- Discuss and identify treatment options, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions of psychological and behavioral disorders for the following:
- Anxiety
- Stress Disorders
- Disorders of Mood
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
- Disorders of Aging and Cognition
- Exhibiting expression or indications of distress (i.e. anxiety, striking out, self-isolating, etc)
- Identify types and classes of drugs related to the treatment of selected behaviors and abnormal behaviors, including potential complications from drug interactions.
- Discuss and define parameters of therapeutic touch and communication.
- Demonstrate general and specific verbal interventions used to support patient treatment and recovery.
- Demonstrate understanding of caregiver behaviors which support low conflict interactions with patients.
- Identify strategies for behavioral health promotion and interprofessional collaborative practice when interacting with patients with behavioral health issues.
- Describe and discuss the dying process, the definition of death, and the stages of grief as they apply to caregivers.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- History of drug use disorder
- Legal, ethical, and sociocultural issues
- Therapeutic parameters
- Therapeutic touch
- Therapeutic boundaries
- Intervention strategies
- Situational Awareness
- Cognitive changes associated with aging and substance use
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Integrative behavioral health
- Polypharmacy
- Impact on interpersonal relationships, family, marriage, and sexuality
- Trauma Informed Care
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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