Course Detail
Units:
2.0
Course Components:
Practicum
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisite: Matriculation in Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Description
Psychiatric/Mental Health Practicum I based on an understanding of mental health and illness and knowledge of interpersonal communication. The course is focused upon mental health assessment, diagnoses, and case formulation for individual clients under faculty and agency supervision in variety of clinical settings. Beginning group skills are also emphasized. Seminars provide opportunity for students to critique clinical experience, practice skills, and participate in on-going case consultation.