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2024-2025 PAU University Catalog

ASMT850 Assessment and Treatment of Trauma in Adults

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to assessment of trauma in adults and covers a spectrum of traumatic events that range from single car accidents to disasters. The readings, discussions, multimedia presentations, and assignments will acquaint students with ethical issues 98 and cultural considerations that guide selection and administration of select screening tools and assessment measures. Students will discuss issues pertaining to evaluating and measuring both positive and negative psychological consequences of traumatic stress and current controversies in the field of trauma. Prerequisite: CLIN864

Credits

3