SWK 3324 - SOCIAL WORK AND HEALTH CARE

Focuses on the application of social work in a variety of health care settings and is designed to develop a beginning knowledge of: medical terminology, physiology, health care systems and insurance issues, community factors, the effect of illness and disease on the patient and family members, cultural and ethical issues. Critical practice issues considered will include theories of health behaviors, patient’s rights, assessment and intervention, religion, sexuality and social problems that affect health care. Class activities, group exercises and case studies will encourage students to exhibit skills of problem-solving and effective communication with both clients and other members of the health care team.

Prerequisites & Notes: 15 earned credits.

Credits: 3 cr.

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