Course Descriptions

Courses matching MED 276

		Hrs Per Week:			Sem Hrs:
Prefix No	Course Name	Class	Lab	Clin/Exp	Credit
MED 276	Patient Education	1.0	2.0	0.0	2.0
Prerequisites: MED 240
Corequisites: MED 270, MED 272, MED 264 or Departmental Permission
This course is designed to provide communication skills, basic education principles, and knowledge of available community resources and to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate community resources, developing patient education materials, and perfecting written and oral communication skills. Upon completion, students should be able to instruct, communicate effectively, and act as a liaison between the patient and community agencies.