This course, "Psychology in Health Care," aims to provide an understanding of the psychological factors that influence health and illness, promote effective communication in healthcare settings, and incorporate mental health care into general healthcare practice. By exploring these areas through the lens of theoretical concepts and practical case studies, students will develop a nuanced understanding of the important role psychology plays in health care. Created by: Mr. Attuluri Vamsi Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of MLT, UIAHS, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. For more details website: https://www.mltmaster.com

1. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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Program Name: B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
Syllabus of Program Elective course - I (Psychology in Health care)
Course Name: Program Elective course - I (Psychology in Health care) Course Type
Course Coordinator: Attuluri Vamsi Kumar – B.Sc. MLT, M.Sc. MLT, PhD (Perusing)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
Program
Elective
PRE-REQUISITE Basic life sciences up to 10+2 level Sem: 2 S. No: 15
About Vamsi: I am academician in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a strong desire to improve Outcome
based education (OBE) structured MLT education. I am constantly focusing on building an academic
atmosphere that is set high standards with strong multi blended teaching pedagogy models.
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A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course, "Psychology in Health Care," aims to provide an understanding of the
psychological factors that influence health and illness, promote effective communication in
healthcare settings, and incorporate mental health care into general healthcare practice. By
exploring these areas through the lens of theoretical concepts and practical case studies,
students will develop a nuanced understanding of the important role psychology plays in health
care.
B. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will be able to define key psychological concepts related to health, list the impacts of
psychological factors on physical health, and identify the ways mental health integrates into
general health care practice.
2. Students will describe the role of psychology in health care settings, discuss the importance of
effective patient-provider communication, and explain how mental health care integrates into
overall patient care.
3. Students will apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios through case studies, demonstrate
an understanding of the mind-body connection in health and disease, and use principles of patient-
centered care in hypothetical healthcare interactions.
4. Students will analyze case studies for psychological components in healthcare, compare different
approaches to managing psychological factors in patient care, and examine the impact of mental
health on overall patient wellbeing.
5. Students will design strategies for effective communication in diverse healthcare scenarios,
formulate approaches to incorporate mental health care in general healthcare settings, and
construct comprehensive care plans that take into account the psychological aspects of health and
disease.
C. COURSE OUTCOMES
CO
No
Statement Performance
Indicator
Level of
Learning
Target
Attainment

2. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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(Highest BT
Level)
CO1 Students will be able to recall key concepts in health
psychology, recognize the role of psychology in
health and illness, and define terms related to
effective communication and mental health care in
health care settings.
PI 6 Knowledge (K1) 70%
CO2 Students will be able to describe the mind-body
connection, interpret the importance of effective
patient-provider communication, and explain the
relevance of mental health care in managing
physical health conditions.
PI 1, PI 10 Comprehension
(K2)
70%
CO3 Students will apply theoretical concepts to practical
case studies, demonstrate appropriate patient
communication strategies, and use their
understanding of mental health to enhance holistic
care approaches.
PI 1, PI 6, PI 7 Application
(K3)
70%
CO4 Students will analyze real-world case studies to
identify psychological factors influencing health,
differentiate between effective and ineffective
communication strategies, and examine the impact
of mental health care integration on patient
outcomes.
PI 3, PI 2.8, PI
9
Analysis (K4) 70%
CO5 Students will design effective communication
strategies for diverse healthcare scenarios,
formulate mental health integration plans for
various healthcare settings, and organize patient-
centered care plans that consider psychological
factors.
PI 2.1, PI 2.2,
PI 2.3, PI 2.4,
PI 2.5, PI 2.6,
PI 2.7, PI 2.8,
PI 2.9, PI 4
Synthesis (K5) 70%
CO6 Students will evaluate the effectiveness of various
psychological interventions in healthcare, critique
approaches to mental health care integration based
on case study outcomes, and judge the
appropriateness of patient-provider communication
strategies i
PI 3, PI 4, PI 8,
PI 9
Evaluation (K6) 70%
D. SYLLABUS
Unit-1 Introduction to Psychology in Health Care Contact Hours:15
Chapter 1.1 Foundations of Health Psychology- The mind-body connection, Basics of psychology in
health care, Behavioral and biopsychosocial models of health, The role of psychology in health
and illness, Chronic and acute illness psychology.
Chapter 1.2 Psychological Factors in Health and Disease- Stress and health, Coping with illness, Pain
management, Health-related behaviors, Effects of lifestyle choices on health.
Experiment 1 /
Case study
Case Study 1: Stress management for chronic pain patients: A case involving a chronic
pain patient and how stress management techniques improved the patient's quality of life.
Experiment 2 /
Case study
Case Study 2: The role of behavior change in diabetes management: A case focusing on how
behavior change can significantly impact blood sugar control in a patient with type 2 diabetes.
Experiment 3 /
Case study
Case Study 3: Psychological effects of chronic illness: A case highlighting the psychological
impact of living with a chronic disease like heart disease.
Unit-2 Communication and Patient Care Contact Hours:15
Chapter 2.1 Effective Communication in Health Care Settings - 15

3. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
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Chapter 2.2 Psychological Aspects of Patient Care- Empathy in patient care, Dealing with patient anxiety
and depression, Promoting adherence to treatment, Patient-centered care, Dealing with difficult
patients.
Experiment 4 /
Case study
Case Study 4: Enhancing adherence in a non-compliant hypertensive patient: A case involving
strategies used to improve medication adherence in a non-compliant hypertensive patient.
Experiment 5 /
Case study
Case Study 5: Cultural competency in communication: A case focusing on overcoming
language and cultural barriers in a diverse patient population.
Experiment 6 /
Case study
Case Study 6: Dealing with patient anxiety: A case study involving a patient with severe pre-
surgery anxiety and the psychological interventions used to alleviate it.
Experiment 7 /
Case study
Case Study 7: Interdisciplinary communication for comprehensive care: A case detailing the
importance of effective communication among healthcare professionals in managing complex
health conditions.
Unit-3 Mental Health in Health Care Contact Hours:15
Chapter 3.1 Understanding Mental Health and Illness- Basics of mental health and mental illness,
Common mental health disorders, Impact of mental illness on physical health, Stigma
associated with mental illness, Co-occurring mental and physical health conditions.
Chapter 3.2 Integrating Mental Health Care into Health Care Practice- Screening for mental health
disorders in health care settings, Referring patients for mental health care, Addressing mental
health in chronic illness care, Interdisciplinary care for mental health.
Experiment 8 /
Case study
Case Study 8: Integrating mental health care into diabetes care: A case involving a patient with
type 2 diabetes and co-occurring depression and how integrated care improved health
outcomes.
Experiment 9 /
Case study
Case Study 9: Screening and referral for a patient with an eating disorder: A case focusing on
how routine screening in a primary care setting identified a patient with an undiagnosed eating
disorder.
Experiment 10 /
Case study
Case Study 10: Managing stigma in mental health care: A case detailing strategies for dealing
with stigma associated with mental illness in a healthcare setting.
Self-study topics for Advance learners: Theories and Models of Health Psychology: Advanced
Theories of Health Behavior Change: Understanding the Transtheoretical Model, Health Belief Model,
and Social Cognitive Theory in depth., Applying Psychological Theories to Health Education and
Promotion., Effective Communication in Healthcare: Psychotherapeutic Techniques in Patient
Communication: Utilization of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
Techniques.,Cross-Cultural Communication: Advanced Strategies for Communicating Effectively in
Multicultural Health Care Settings., Understanding Mind-Body Connection and Mental Health in
Health Care: Mind-Body Connection: Advanced Psychoneuroimmunology: Understanding the
Biological Mechanisms of Mind-Body Connection., The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in
Health: Deep dive into the scientific research supporting mind-body interventions., Role of Mental
Health in Managing Physical Health: The Biopsychosocial Model of Health: In-depth understanding
of the holistic approach to health and disease., Advanced Topics in Psychopharmacology:
Understanding the interplay between mental health and medication.Patient-Provider Relationships and
Integrating Mental Health Care in Physical Health Care: Patient-Provider Relationships: Advanced
Patient Advocacy: Understanding and Managing Complex Ethical Issues in Patient Care., Impact of
Provider Burnout on Patient Care: Strategies for prevention and intervention.
E. TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCE BOOKS
TEXT BOOKS
T1 "Health Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach" by Richard O. Straub.
T2 "Effective Patient Communication: Building and Managing Relationships" by Paul L.
Wachtel.
T3 "The Mind-Body Code: How the Mind Wounds and Heals the Body" by Mario Martinez
REFERENCE BOOKS

4. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
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R1 "Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach" by David H. Barlow and V. Mark
Durand.
R2 "The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine is in Your Hands" by Eric Topol.
R3 "Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Step-By-Step Guidance for Assessment
and Intervention" by Christopher L. Hunter et al.

5. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
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Code Performance Indicators
PI 1 Demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills sufficient to
serve the needs of patients and the public including an awareness of how diversity may affect
the communication process.
PI 2 Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes:
PI 2.1 Demonstrate ability to understand investigation/test requisition.
PI 2.2 Collecting the relevant clinical samples along with complete and accurate documentation with
proper safety measures in relation to sample accountability.
PI 2.3 To transport the samples with precautionary measures to the relevant lab section.
PI 2.4 Demonstrate the ability to prepare clinical sample for processing
PI 2.5 To demonstrate the knowledge of accurate sample processing for the required lab
investigation. Perform routine clinical laboratory tests in clinical chemistry,
haematology/haemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, Histopathology,
Cytopathology, body fluid analysis, and laboratory operations.
PI 2.6 Perform mathematical calculations related to all areas of the clinical laboratory
PI 2.7 Ability to record the test results/data.
PI 2.8 To demonstrate the ability to interpret the test reports and its documentation in lab records.
PI 2.9 Demonstrate ability to release the report to the right person in minimum turn-around time
(TAT).
PI 3 Perform problem solving and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory methodologies
Correlate laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
PI 4 To follow basic quality assessment protocol of clinical laboratory.
PI 5 Demonstrate routine laboratory techniques sufficient to orient new employees within the
clinical laboratory.
PI 6 Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques/procedures; demonstrate
application of principles and methodologies.
PI 7 Utilize computer technology applications to interact with computerized instruments and
laboratory information systems.
PI 8 Demonstrate adequate knowledge of computer software as it applies to document production,
spreadsheets, and presentations.
PI 9 Demonstrate professional behaviour with co-team mates.
PI 10 Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients.