ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Catalog description

This course is designed to build on and develop the student's knowledge and skills for obtaining a thorough health interview and performing a comprehensive physical examination for individuals across the lifespan and diverse cultures. Interview skills, therapeutic communication, and the nursing process are utilized to prioritize the physical examination. Health promotion and disease prevention are incorporated into the education of individuals and families. A digital- simulated clinical experience provides the student with opportunities to develop an understanding of a multicultural approach to client interviewing, assessment, prevention, and planning of care.