Care of the Homeless (Non-Clinical Elective)

2 units

This is an online course which reviews the physical and mental health consequences causes of becoming unhoused, and the challenges of providing care to this population. Special emphasis is given to barriers to care and the creating a therapeutic relationship for unhoused persons in the healthcare system. St. Louis City shelters, agencies, and other resources which provide services to this population are also discussed. This is an online course. Students email their assignments to the instructor for review. Students are welcome to make site visits with the instructor but this activity is optional.