Health Assessment

Catalog description

This course uses a systems perspective to broaden the student's knowledge of physical, cultural, sociological, and nutritional aspects of health assessment of individuals across the life span. A laboratory setting is used to acquire and refine the techniques of physical assessment and critical thinking skills are emphasized in the identification of risk factors and other variables affecting health patterns. A focus is placed on therapeutic communication skills for effective interviewing and history taking, which are essential in the collection of health assessment data. Students are expected to accurately perform a systematic, comprehensive health assessment and a critical analysis of assesssment data. Registration open only to Nursing or with permission of the department Chair.