Psychiatric Assessment and Psychotherapy Skills

4 Hours

Introduction to psychiatric-mental health assessment of individuals and families throughout the life span, using established therapeutic communication techniques, individual psychotherapeutic modalities, and psychotherapy skills from evidence-based practices. Examine synthesis of theories and knowledge from nursing, biology, psychiatry, psychology, and socio-cultural studies as they apply to the comprehensive assessment of psychiatric clients. Focus on assessment and psychotherapy skills commensurate with the role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through didactic, experiential, and observational practice in the classroom. Nursing 480Q and Nurse Professional 480Q may not both be counted. Three-and-one-half lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.