Course Overview
Continues the exploration of the psychological and sociological issues that may influence a cancer patient's ability to cope and recover from treatment. Examines concepts from research and application to clinical practice. Includes a review of communication and interaction skills; managing stress and negative emotions in clients and in self depression; burnout; anxiety; claustrophobia; psychological aspects of pain and its treatment; psychological impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment; needs of family members; making appropriate referrals; dealing with clients who have disabilities; life threatening illness; death and dealing with dying patients; and medico-legal implications of practice.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in BHSC 5102
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Adopt recommended interpersonal communications skills.
- Explain the impact of stress and factors that generate or increase stress.
- Use recommended strategies to prevent and reduce distress in both self and clients.
- Describe stress-related disorders and appropriate treatments and interventions.
- Analyze approaches to managing negative feelings in self and clients.
- Discuss the psychological, social and economic consequences of cancer and its treatment, as well as the impact on both clients and their families.
- Identify client's and family members' specific needs for additional support and ways to assist clients to access appropriate resources.
- Implement strategies that assist both clients and family members cope with consequences of cancer.
- Explain common difficulties encountered by those with disabilities, and approaches for working with such individuals both sensitively and respectfully.
- Illustrate understanding of ethical principles as these apply to working with cancer patients.
- Adapt to accommodate needs of dying patients.
- Explain characteristics associated with high functioning work teams.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Applied Social Science 2 (BHSC 6102) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Radiation Therapy
Bachelor of Science Full-time
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