This course prepares the student with foundational knowledge and skill in advanced psychiatric mental health assessment across the lifespan. The emphasis is on acquiring and analyzing relevant data for developing a comprehensive and holistic mental health assessment and subsequent diagnoses. Students will build skills in history taking, psychiatric interviews, and using evidence-based screening tools to identify mental health problems. Students are introduced to psychiatric terminology, major psychiatric disorders, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Documentation of findings is emphasized.
Prerequisites
Admission to the PMHNP program.