Dec 07, 2025  
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1 
    
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1

NSG 5907 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Adults & Older Adults


Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
This course explores psychiatric/mental health disorders which are typically experienced by adults and older adults, including acute and crisis conditions needing immediate attention and care. Postulated pathophysiologic origins of disease/disorder are linked to symptom expression and accurate diagnosis of common psychiatric/mental health disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of selected disorders using a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, informed by evidence-based, safe, effective, ethical, and legal practices, are emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): NSG 5140, NSG 5240, NSG 5901, NSG 5340, NSG 5343, NSG 5901, NSG 5902, NSG 5903, NSG 5920, NSG 5905, NSG 5921     
Co-requisite(s): NSG 5922