Primary Care Practicum

Catalog description

Delivery of primary health care to the family unit with common health problems including collection of subjective and objective data using the techniques of interview and physical examination; deriving differential and final diagnoses; planning care for acute and chronic illness using community resources; use of communication for health teaching, counseling and motivating clients for positive health maintenance. Establishment of collaborative role with other health care providers. This is a pass/fail course. Students must pass the lecture, seminar and practicum to advance in the specialty program.