CBS 740 / Introduction to Senior’s Mental Health

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the program or permission of the Study Area Chair.

Students should have a basic understanding of mental health issues in order to participate in this skills base course.
Students should be actively involved in working with older adults and mental health issues

This course is designed to enhance the students’ skills to communicate with and support Seniors with mental health issues including emotional distress and behavioural challenges. Students will gain knowledge and the application of this knowledge including the limits of as it related to areas of Seniors Mental Health. The students will increase will enhance their assessment skills related to Seniors mental health
conditions including symptoms, risk and treatment options. Students will enhance communication skills with clients and other health care providers. Students will gain knowledge and skills related to interpersonal communication including self-awareness, therapeutic relationships, and the essential of skilled helping.