Family and Community Medicine, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Family and Community Medicine (F CM) Dept Info - College Info

F CM 195A Empowerment-Mind-Healing-Health (1-3)

F CM 399 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

F CM 404 Lifestyle and Behavioral Health (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II Lifestyle and behavioral health has emerged as the dominant health risk factor. This course addresses various lifestyle principles and experiential processes toward the awareness and experience of one's self as the primary source of sickness or health and quality of life. May be convened with F CM 504.

F CM 405 Mind-Body, Behavioral Medicine (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II Critical thinking and working principles in cognitive, mind-body, behavioral aspects of sickness and health; empowerment, stress, coping, conditional/unconditional mind, decision making, addictive-abusive behaviors, communication, and relationships, self awareness; healing and health. P, F CM 195A, upper division or graduate status. May be convened with F CM 505.

F CM 406 Spirituality and Healing (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II Spirituality and healing is based on a holistic perspective that is compatible with science and medicine. The course is presented in a context of applied principles and processes that are practical and experiential. May be convened with F CM 506.

F CM 431 Art Therapy Techniques (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II This course focuses on the use of visual arts to promote the physical, cognitive, psychological, and emotional growth and health. Art expression is explored both as a form of non-verbal communication and as a healing agent. Students will be required to complete four major projects, read the texts, and other assigned readings. Topics for this course change annually to include special emphasis in issues related to children, adolescents, adults and older adults. P, previous course work in art and/or special education. May be convened with F CM 531.

F CM 432 Survey of Art Therapy (3) [Rpt./ 1] I The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the history, development, and profession of art therapy in the United States. This is accomplished by acquainting students with classic literature, theories, and current trends in the field. Each class session is composed of four components: Lecture, group discussion, student presentations, and art experiences. Students are required to read the three texts, complete all art and written assignments, and participate in art journaling. May be convened with F CM 532.

F CM 439 Art, Symbolism, and Psychopathology (3) [Rpt./ 1] II The primary function of an art therapist is to facilitate image making and then to assist artist-participants in communication with those images. This course focuses on the philosophical, psychology and cultural aspects of image-making that are necessary before interacting with an art piece and its maker. Visual images used in class and in student case studies are examples of various abnormalities as manifested in May be convened with F CM 539.

F CM 444 Clinical Aspects of Interpersonal Violence (3) I II S (Identical with NURS 444, which is home). May be convened with F CM 544.

F CM 487 Poverty and Health (3) II Writing Emphasis Course. P, 6 units of social science. (Identical with NURS 487, which is home). May be convened with F CM 587.

F CM 504 Lifestyle and Behavioral Health (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see F CM 404. Graduate Students are expected to write a scholarly paper/research project. May be convened with F CM 404.

F CM 505 Mind-Body, Behavioral Medicine (2) I II For a description of course topics see F CM 405. Graduate-level requirements include a research project or paper. May be convened with F CM 405.

F CM 506 Spirituality and Healing (2) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see F CM 406. Graduate students will produce a scholarly paper/research project. May be convened with F CM 406.

F CM 531 Art Therapy Techniques (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II For a description of course topics see F CM 431. Graduate level requirement includes a detailed research paper and different grading criteria. May be convened with F CM 431.

F CM 532 Survey of Art Therapy (3) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see F CM 432. Graduate level requirement includes detailed research paper. May be convened with F CM 432.

F CM 539 Art, Symbolism, and Psychopathology (3) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see F CM 439. Graduate-level requirements includes detailed research paper in addition to different grading requirments. (Identical with ARE 539). May be convened with F CM 439.

F CM 544 Clinical Aspects of Interpersonal Violence (3) I II S (Identical with NURS 544, which is home). May be convened with F CM 444.

F CM 580 Community Based Research Methodologies (3) II Research methodologies used in studying community health care issues. Students develop and write a research proposal which will address a community health issue. Student will acquire an understanding of the development of a research project and pilot test data collection instruments and procedures. P, PHL 576A, F CM 596A. (Identical with PHL 580).

F CM 581 Introduction to Community Health (3) I The role of the public health professional in enhancing community health and well being. Analysis of current community health issues and methodologies for building community capacity to influence health, access to care, and local, state, and national policy. Community control and input into medical care and health promotion/disease prevention systems analyzed through class assignments. (Identical with PHL 581).

F CM 587 Poverty and Health (3) II (Identical with NURS 587, which is home). May be convened with F CM 487.

F CM 588 Healing Systems in the Southwest (3) I II (Identical with NURS 588, which is home).

F CM 593 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

F CM 596A International Health: Clinical and Community Care (3-4) S P, open to health majors only. (Identical with PHL 596A).

F CM 596G Occupational Disease (1-2) II P, open to medical or industrial hygiene students only, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with PHL 596G).

F CM 596H Prevention and Control of Disease (1) I P, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with PHL 596H).

F CM 596I Seminar for Clinical Educators (4) I II (Identical with PHL 596I).

F CM 596J Health Policy: Leadership and Current Issues (2-3) II (Identical with PHL 596J).

F CM 596M Practice of Community-Oriented Medicine in Rural Areas (2) II (Identical with PHL 596M).

F CM 596O Environmental and Occupational Health (3) II

F CM 596P Managed Health Care (3) II (Identical with PHL 596P).

F CM 596Q Health Care Leadership and Medical Management (2-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] P, open to medical and graduate students only. (Identical with PHL 596Q, which is home).

F CM 596S AIDS, Cancer, Nutrition Immunity (1) II (Identical with PHL 596S).

F CM 596T Tropical Disease Problems (2) I II (Identical with PHL 596T).

F CM 596W Diet and Disease Prevention (2) II (Identical with PHL 596W).

F CM 599 Independent Study (1-12) [Rpt./]

F CM 693 Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

F CM 693E Art Therapy (1-12) [Rpt./]

F CM 696G Nutritional Biocultural Context (3) I II (Identical with PHL 696G, ANTH 696G).

F CM 800 Research (2-16) [Rpt./] I II Individual research not related to a thesis for an advanced degree. (Identical with PHL 800).

F CM 803 Clinical Clerkship (6) I II Students will develop and refine problem-solving skills in the ambulatory setting. Emphasis will be on the diagnosis and management of the illnesses presented to primary care facilities. Students will be taught to effectively use the health care team in patient assessment and to incorporate the principles of preventive and prospective medicine into clinical practice. A life-style curriculum is integrated into the didactic presentations. The clerkship is a required course for 3rd-year medical students.

F CM 811A Family Medicine (4-6) [Rpt./]

F CM 815A Public Health and Community Medicine Rotations (4) [Rpt./ 1] I II

F CM 815B The Dying Patient (3) [Rpt./] I II (Identical with PHL 815B).

F CM 815C Geriatrics in Family Medicine (4) S

F CM 815D Problems in Community Oriented Primary Care (6-12) [Rpt./] I II

F CM 815E Family Medicine (4) P, open to medical students only.

F CM 815G Alternative Medicine Modalities in the Primary Care Office (4) Goals: 1 - Allow medical students to explore the precepts of homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medicine. 2 - Provide medical students with a multi-dimensional model of health care that restores patient well being, as well as physical function. 3 - Identify specific alternative modalities that are useful in treating specific chronic conditions and diseases that are difficult in the context of allopathic medicine. 4 - Acquaint medical students with complementary and traditional healing practices. 5 - Recognize new areas of research and development and their implications for integration in future primary care practice. P, 4th-year medical student.

F CM 815H Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention (3) [Rpt./] I (Identical with RONC 815H).

F CM 815K Special Nutrition Support (3) I II

F CM 815L Nutrition in Disease (3) [Rpt./] I

F CM 815M Family Practice: Outpatient (4-6)

F CM 815N Family Medicine: Ambulatory (4) [Rpt./ 1] I II

F CM 815O Care of HIV-Infected Patients (4) [Rpt./] I (Identical with MEDI 815O).

F CM 815R Subspecialty: Homeless Health Care Issues (4) I II P, completion of 3rd-year of medical school.

F CM 815S Subspecialty: Home Health Care/Hospice Care (4) I II P, 4th-year medical students only.

F CM 815T Hospice Care for the Terminally Ill (3) I II (Identical with MEDI 815T).

F CM 891A Arizona Senior Clinical Preceptorship in Family and Community Medicine (6-12) [Rpt./] I II (outside Arizona) P, 4th-year medical students only.

F CM 891B Clinical Family Medicine (3-12) [Rpt./] I II P, open to majors in medicine, public health and nursing.

F CM 891C Epidemiology at CDC (3) [Rpt./] I II

F CM 891D Verde Valley Rural Care (4-12) [Rpt./] I II

F CM 891E Prison Health Care (3-6) [Rpt./] I II

F CM 891F International Health (6-12) [Rpt./] I II

F CM 891G AHEC/Border Health (3-12) [Rpt./] II

F CM 891H Epidemiology and Applied Preventative Medicine with the Indian Health Service (8) [Rpt./ 16 units] I II Indian Health Service Preceptorship in Epidemiology and Applied Preventative Medicine. P, consent of course coordinator and approval needed by external site and concurrence by course coordinator.

F CM 891J CUP (Commitment to Underserved People) (3) S

F CM 891L Mayo Group Practices (6) [Rpt./] II P, 4th-year medical students only.

F CM 891N Indian Health Service Clinic Preceptorship in Family and Community Medicine (1-12) I II P, 3rd-year clerkship, IHS site and consent of preceptorship coordinator.

F CM 891P Emergency Room/Family Physicians in Community Hospitals (4) 1. Emergency room practice at the Year IV student level, as described above, on a full-time scheduled basis. 2. Study of accepted emergency room protocols, as used throughout the United States for specific emergency conditions. 3. Preceptorship-type arrangement with the practitioner in regard to accomplishment to all course goals listed above. Evaluation methods: Submission of a brief narrative report of this preceptorship experience; patient log. Standard Division of Academic Resources evaluation forms utilized by site faculty. P, completion of 3rd-year clerkships in family and community medicine, surgery, medicine, neurology. Completion of OB/GYN and psychiatry clerkships also strongly recommended. Consent of program director(s).

F CM 896A International Health: Clinical and Community Care (3-4) S P, open to health majors only.

F CM 896B Alternative/Complementary Seminars (1-2) I II Series of seminars offered in Alternative Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix. (Identical with MEDI 896B).

F CM 896D Socio-Political Health Issues (1-2) I II To familiarize students with the impact of social and political issues on the health care of the population. Some topics include: homeless health care, international health issues, inner city health care, substance abuse in physicians, and medical anthropology. P, 4th-year medical student.

F CM 896E Principles and Practice of Home Health (2) I II P, consult department before enrolling. (Identical with PHL 896E).

F CM 896G Nutrition in a Bioculture Context (3) I II

F CM 896I Clinical Leadership and Administration (3) II This class is designed to introduce and develop clinical leadership and administration skills focusing in four major areas: 1 - personal and professional leadership and management skills; 2 - community and organizational assessment skills, 3 - program planning and development; and 4 - program evaluation. The students will be expected to understand and demonstrate problem-solving skills through teaching sessions, small group program assessment, development and evaluation, presentations, and papers. P, 3rd-year MD-MPH students and medical students enrolled in the MPH program. Medical students, physicians, or graduate public health students with consent of department. (Identical with PHL 896I).

F CM 896J Health Policy: Leadership and Current Issues (3) II The purpose of this course is to assist the student in understanding and addressing health policy issues facing our nation and our state, as well as how to manage the functions of leadership in a rapidly changing society.

F CM 896N International Nutrition (2-3) II (Identical with PHL 896N).

F CM 896O Public Health Nutrition (1) II S

F CM 896Q Health Care Leadership/Medical Management (2-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] P, open to medical and graduate students only. (Identical with PHL 896Q).

F CM 896T Tropical Disease Problems (2) I II (Identical with PHL 896T).

F CM 899 Independent Study (1-12) [Rpt./] In-depth studies in a special interest topic, clinical or nonclinical in nature.

F CM 900 Research (2-16) [Rpt./]

F CM 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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