Adult Health Issues

Catalog description

This course is open only to Paramedics who have been admitted to the Paramedic/ADN Progression program. The student gains knowledge related to Adult Health Issues and the care of the adult population. This course also focuses on the development of select clinical nursing skills that are evaluated in a laboratory setting. The student applies and analyzes personal, empirical, ethical and aesthetic patterns of knowing in the care of the adult population. Communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills are used in a problem solving mode. Clinical laboratory experiences and reflection time are planned to provide the student opportunities to further develop nursing skills and caring concepts in nursing situations.