PAS-514: Behavioral Medicine I

This is the first of two courses designed to provide the student with tools to evaluate, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions. Students will gain an appreciation for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) classifications of mental illness as well as the importance of timely referrals to other health professionals. Students will learn interpersonal skills with an emphasis on learning to guide clinical interviews and respond to patients' emotional cues. This course will introduce students to common emotional problems seen an a primary care. Topics will include depression/anxiety/mood disorders, PTSD, somatization. Only students admitted to the NDMU PA Program may take this course. [ 2 credits ]