NR635

A continuation of Psychiatric and Mental Health NP II (NR633), this course continues to examine the major presentations of mental illness, clinical theory, and the use of the DSM V in diagnosing and treatment decisions for children and adolescents. The course further examines a selection of evidence-based theories of individual and family psychotherapy. Utilizing self directed learning activities, emphasis is placed on assessment and treatment of pathology in mental health, history taking, mental status evaluation, differential diagnosis, documentation of care, and evaluation of the treatment of psychiatric mental health care in children and adolescents. Prerequisites: NR 633, NR 634, Corequisite: NR 636.