PSYC 105: Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare I

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Class Program
Psychology
Nursing
Credits
1
Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
1
Course ID
091953
Meets Degree Requirements For
Social Science
Description

An introduction to psychosocial issues in healthcare.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NUTR 105, PHARM 101, PHIL 105, NURS 101, 121, 141, 151 and 161. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe key concepts, principles and overarching themes in psychology.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Describe applications of psychology.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe applications of psychology.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  • Cognition  
  • Diversity  
  • Mental Health  
  • Self-Management  
  • Sexuality  

See WVC Nursing Handbook for exemplar definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum.