COBH 4357 - Thanatology

(3 credits)

This course explores death, dying, and bereavement and is focused on enhancing personal and health professional roles related to the experience of death and dying. Course topics address the medical, legal, social, cultural, and religious view of death in America and other cultures. Through this process, students are able to: a) recognize and deal with emotions and behaviors related to the experience of death and dying; b) better understand and accept death as a natural process of life, and; c) be better prepared to help others deal effectively with death and dying.

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