PAS CHATT 592: Integrated Health I

This course explores the complex interplay between behavioral and physiological responses to stress, injury, and illness, with a focus on effective communication strategies for engaging patients and their families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on promoting adherence to treatment plans, supporting behavior change, and fostering patient coping skills. The course includes foundational instruction in medical ethics and its application to clinical care. Special attention is given to pediatric populations, covering development milestones from infancy through adolescence, conducting well-child and sick visits, and addressing age-specific concerns such as parenting interventions for toddlers and adolescent health topics. Through case-based learning and skills development, students will gain practical tools to build therapeutic relationships and provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate care. This course is delivered in person on campus. Pre-requisite(s): Admission into the LMU Chat PA Program