Primary Care Management of Adolescents and Adults

Catalog description

In this course the student will gain knowledge needed to manage the multidimensional care of adolescents, adults, women and at-risk and marginalized populations specific to the role of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) with a focus on common acute and chronic diseases. The student will explore, analyze, apply and evaluate acute and chronic health conditions frequently encountered in primary care of adolescents, adults and women. Students will further develop their skills related to patient education, protocol development, follow-up and referral through a practicum experience in a precepted primary care setting.