Practicum in Psych Treatment&modalities

This course is a precepted clinical practicum designed to facilitate the preparation of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in providing mental health care for children, adolescents, adults and families. Learners will participate in a variety of clinical settings where they will learn to conduct individual, family and group treatment modalities. Continued refinement of psychotherapeutic interventions utilizing the recovery model, motivational interviewing, psychiatric assessment, psychiatric diagnosis, and differential diagnosis throughout the clinical experience. Synthesis of evidence-based management in concert with the  socio-cultural, environmental, economic, spiritual and physical needs of the patient and family will be emphasized. This course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. (Includes 210 clinical hours.)