Nov 22, 2024
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Catalog 2018-2019
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Catalog 2018-2019
[Archived Catalog]
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OCOM 7010 - Psychiatric
This three-week Psychiatric course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to psychiatry across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the major psychiatric disorders, including: their neuro-chemical basis, assessment, diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments including the pharmacology and clinical utilization of all classes of psychotropic medications as well as psychological interventions. The course is divided into three weekly modules: Anxiety Disorders, Mood and Childhood Disorders, and Psychotic/Personality Disorders. Students are expected to do significant outside reading based upon assignment for each learning topic and activity. Real patient interviews and case studies are utilized to assist the student in experiencing the reality and learning the distinguishing features of these disorders. Case vignettes will be utilized in problem sets and an extensive review prior to the NBME Psychiatry Subject Exam final.
Course Outcomes
- Explain key diagnostic criteria for the major mental disorders.
- Explain the major categories of psychiatric diagnoses.
- Give a brief overview of this medical specialty.
- Identify the principal medications used to treat the mental disorders.
- Outline a treatment plan for some of these disorders.
- Reflect on some of the clinical challenges you will face in treating patients with primary and comorbid mental illness.
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