Complex Care of the Older Adult II

(2 Credits)

This course covers specific topics in complex care of the older adult. It is the second of a two semester sequence of the Hartford Institute Geriatric Undergraduate Scholars (HIGUS) Program. This course seeks to guide students in: integrating leadership and communication techniques that foster discussion and reflection on the extent to which diversity has the potential to impact the care of older adults; recognizing and respecting the variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for older adults; successful completion of a PICOT paper and presentation in a selected topic of care of the older adult.