Diagnostics for Primary Care

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Pre -requisites: ENFE 6650, ENFE 6651, ENFE 6657, ENFE 6658. Students will develop advanced practice proficiency in the ordering, analysis and interpretation of appropriate diagnostic tests related to primary care for accurate diagnosis, treatment and referral. Knowledge of clinical decision -making will be discussed . This includes comprehension of important pathophysiologic, epidemiological, psychosocial and clinical management concepts that will help the FNP to determine which diagnostic tests are indicated given the patient’s clinical presentation. Discussion and practice of proper specimen collection, handling of specimens, appropriate use of diagnostic tests, accurate interpretation of test results with an appreciation of sensitivity and specificity of the particular test and appreciation of time factors that infl uence availability and interpretation of test results will also be included. Practical laboratory sessions will be given concurrently with the theory sessions.