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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSY - 795 Geriatric Psychiatry


Objectives of this course are: (1) to increase the amount of experience in treating elderly patients with psychiatric diagnostic skills, and the use of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy with elderly patients; (2) to learn the psychological changes that accompany the aging process; and (3) to become familiar with normal and abnormal states and processes in the elderly. These objectives are accomplished via: (a) readings in the field of Geriatric Psychiatry, and (b) direct treatment of selected patients with supervision by attending psychiatrists, fellows and residents. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4