CSPS 205 Family and Aging
This course focuses on providing services to families and aging adults, emphasizing the diversity of life experiences and the social determinants of health. Students will learn how to apply multidisciplinary approaches to support vulnerable populations and gain an understanding of the social services available to support aging populations and families in crisis. Students will also learn the fundamentals of comprehensive case management techniques, emphasizing holistic care to ensure that services are coordinated across agencies to meet the medical, emotional, and other support needs of multiple clients in a family.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
CSPS 201: Cultural Dynamics: Exploring Identity through Race, Gender, Class and Society and CSPS 202: Effective Oral Communication and Interviewing
Offered
Winter, Summer
Outcomes
- 1. Identify social services available to support families and aging populations.
- 2. Apply holistic case management techniques for families in crisis.
- 3. Understand the social determinants of health for aging adults and families.
- 4. Coordinate services across agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
- 5. Use software tools to document case management and coordinate services.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
Web-enhanced