Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II

Catalog description

This on-line, didactic course further develops the knowledge and clinical skill set related to the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of adult and geriatric patients with episodic and chronic health conditions in the acute care environment. Emphasis is placed on the formation and evaluation of evidence-based plans of care for both acute and chronic multisystem disorders in adult and geriatric patients. Particular focus is on critical care pharmacological treatments, hemodynamics, and vascular access, cardiac emergencies, respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, nervous system disorders, and the management of acute psychiatric patients. CO-REQUISITE: In the corresponding hands-on practicum experience, the interdisciplinary collaborative approach to the medical management of patients is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NU 825 and NL825C.