Course Description:
This course will provide a foundation in basic components of human service practice with the aged population and their support systems. Content covers the physical, emotional, social, psychological and cognitive aspects of aging. This course will also cover the practical applications of a biopsychosocial assessment of the older adult, the appropriate performance of professional, culturally competent human service roles when assisting older adults, and understanding life tasks during the last stage of life with emphasis on strengths and challenges experienced within the older persona and their support system.
Students must have basic knowledge of human service ethics and human development and the delivery of health care and human services. This may be demonstrated through PLA or by taking an Introductory course in one of the following: Community and Human Services, Human Development, Sociology, Psychology, Health Services, or equivalent experience
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