MCCCD Program Description

Behavioral Health Service Techniques for the Elderly

Course: BHS262

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Specific counseling skills and appropriate intervention strategies for working with the elderly. Focus on the particular psychological, sociological and physical problems of this age group.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe basic social, psychological, and biological theories of aging. (I, II) 2. Describe the diversity of aging in terms of gender, class, race, ethnic, and other differences. (I, II) 3. Apply the counseling process with the elderly. (II, III) 4. Describe the problems and issues of aging in the area of health, mental health, family and social support, long-term care, and service utilization. (II, IV) 5. Describe ethical standards related to counseling the elderly. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Adult development and the aging process A. Social, psychological, and biological theories of aging B. Stereotypes C. Myths about the elderly D. Social and cultural considerations among elderly population II. Considerations for counseling A. Health, wellness and aging B. Common mental health concerns among the elderly population C. Stresses of aging D. Family and social support III. Counseling the elderly A. Assessing indicators of normal aging B. Listening C. Role of behavioral health worker in integrated health care teams D. Micro counseling skills with the elderly population E. Common ethical considerations with aging population IV. Resources A. Barriers to service utilization B. Federal C. State D. County E. Private agencies & nonprofits

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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