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2016-2017 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FCS 5200 - Immersion in Long Term Care

(3-0-3) This course will review and critique current trends in person-centered care for older adults with a foucs on professional development. Central to the course is an experiential learning requirement where students live in a nursing home as a resident for 48 hours. The extended time in the long-term care facility allows students to synthesize and apply knowledge gained from courses completed throughout the interdisciplinary master’s degree program.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3