PHA 518 - Geriatrics

1 Hour(s)

This course is an introduction into the biological aspects of aging, latency of disease, clinical geriatric syndromes, atypical disease presentations, drug prescribing and long term care of the elderly. An understanding of the special considerations and knowledge needed for clinical assessment and management of this special patient population is developed. Physical examination of the geriatric patient will take place as a practicum experience utilizing standardized patients.

WN
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all courses in the fall term.