Family Assessment

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the essential concepts and skills needed for a family assessment within the context of nursing. Using a holistic and culturally sensitive approach, students will learn how to conduct comprehensive assessments that will include family dynamics, health patterns, life stages, and environmental influences. Through case studies, discussions, and self-guided fieldwork, students will gain proficiency in identifying family strengths, risks, and coping mechanisms, as well as recognizing patterns of behavior that impact health. The course also explores frameworks and theories relevant to family assessment, including family systems theory, genogram construction, and ecomaps.