FCM301

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FCM301 - Substance Misuse in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Populations

Family & Community MedicineUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

041225

Course Description

The effects of addiction, substance use disorders, and other forms of substance misuse has many broad and persistent health effects in MCH populations. This course will cover the effects of several substances (including, but not limited to, tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and opioids) on the psychological and physical wellbeing of women, infants, and children. We will also cover current clinical guidelines for treatments and expected treatment outcomes. The course will be especially useful to pre-health science professions students (including, but not limited to, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health) as well as students planning a career in addiction-related fields.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Requisites

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No