SWKM 6675 - Chronic and Serious Illness: Advanced Practice Skills

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): A block of 30 foundation credits, SWKM 5475 and SWKM 6400 or completion of all foundation coursework

Description: This course examines chronic illness and disability, serious and/or life threatening illness, and end of life among adults. This course focuses on the psychosocial and physical aspects of these conditions and the integration of those aspects when conducting biopsychosocial assessments, navigating the healthcare system, and intervening with individuals, families and significant supports, and communities. This course will address preparing social workers to work within interdisciplinary teams to provide expertise and promote sensitivity and understanding of chronic illness and disability, serious and/or life threatening illness, and end of life. This course also covers relevant social and health service systems and policies intended to support those with chronic illness and disability and explores ways to provide effective service.