DPT782

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DPT782 - Elective, Extreme Geriatrics

Health Professions, Sch ofGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

043125

Course Description

The elective options allow students to develop skills and knowledge in areas of interest and in which they might subsequently wish to pursue clinical specialization. These three-week modules, students select four, will be opportunities for comprehensive education with skilled specialists and development of the necessary scientific basis and clinical and personal skills for the settings. Students may have the opportunity to participate in one of these more specialized settings for their final terminal clinical experience. In Extreme geriatrics students will develop their understanding of the older adult and explore the extremes of aging to include the master athlete and the frail oldest old clients. Students will work to understand and develop appropriate interventions and management skills.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

SPF - Alternative Grading S, P, F

Career

Graduate

Enrollment Requirements

019345

Component

Clinical

Optional Component

No