PHA 627 - Behavioral Medicine Supervised Practice

4 Hour(s)

The student will evaluate and manage patients with a variety of psychiatric problems. The student will develop an understanding of the role of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses in the care of the psychiatric patient. Students will administrator selected psychoactive pharmaceuticals. The student will perform a psychiatric interview and mental status examination and make referrals for specialized psychiatric treatment.

4 weeks
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of year-1 courses.