UT Dallas 2012 Undergraduate Catalog

HLTH3301 - Issues in Geriatric Healthcare

HLTH 3301 Issues in Geriatric Healthcare (3 semester hours) This course will explore the health, social, psychological, economic and family issues that impact the health status of older adults. An overview of the healthcare system, hospice, home health care professionals, and productive aging will be presented. Students considering careers in the health care field will learn about the multiple factors that must be considered when working with this complex patient population. (3-0) R