Biopsychosocial Aspects of Medical Disorders   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PY 546 - Biopsychosocial Aspects of Medical Disorders


Prerequisite(s): PY 449 . Using a biopsychosocial paradigm, this course provides a general introduction to the epidemiology, etiology, assessment, and treatment of medical disorders seen by clinical health psychologists. Physical systems covered include cardiovascular, endocrine, gastroenterological, gynecologic, immune, nervous, pulmonary, and urologic. Specific medical disorders including AIPY, arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic pain, headache, heart disease, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, Raynaud’s disease, stroke, and temporomandibular disorders are also examined. (2 credits)