Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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CFS 4070 - Interprofessional Gerontology


Focuses on interprofessional gerontology/geriatrics with health care providers in rural settings. Emphasis on how to be effective team members when working with the elderly. Addresses role and functions of health care professional teams. Course satisfies the College of Health Sciences and Professions interprofessional education (IPE) requirement.

Requisites: C or better in CFS 2720 and (Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to conduct an analysis of case studies as members of interprofessional gerontology teams.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the ethical and legal issues in working with successful interprofessional gerontology teams and understanding roles.
  • Students will be able to describe how healthcare treats the whole person and his or her family within an aging and interprofessional perspective.
  • Students will be able to describe the roles, responsibilities and functions of professionals who interact with rural older adults.
  • Students will be able to explain common health issues as aging theories, mental health, cross-cultural issues, continuum of care, ethics and technology.
  • Students will be able to explain the qualities and characteristics of successful interprofessional rural gerontology teams.



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