Workshop Descriptions*
PYPD 1000 • Child Abuse and Maltreatment Workshop
Course meets the requirements of California Assembly Act AB141 for training professionals in child abuse and other forms of child maltreatment. Examination of information pertaining to the legal aspects of reporting, assessment, treatment, theoretical models of abuse, and characteristics of child abuse, the abuser(s), and of the abused child.
PYPD 1005 • Spousal and Partner Abuse Workshop
Familiarization and sensitization to the problems of domestic violence. Assessment, detection and interventions of spousal or partner abuse are presented. Secondary effects of domestic violence on other individuals are explored. Appropriate uses of community referral sources are determined.
PYPD 1010 • Human Sexuality Workshop
Provides an overview of healthy and dysfunctional sexual functioning. Sexuality is viewed from physiological, sociological, psychological and spiritual perspectives. Assessment and treatment models are presented to assist students in learning the procedures used to help individuals and couples who are experiencing sexual difficulties. The sexual concerns of special populations are addressed.
PYPD 1015 • Aging and Long Term Care Workshop
Application of current research of the biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging. Emphasis upon management of dementia, issues of care giving, current treatment options, family support issues, and quality of life.
* This information is provided for ease of use, however it is not the official record. See the academic catalog for official course descriptions and requirements.