Primary Care of the Older Adult

Catalog description

This course focuses on the health state of older adults. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses and life transitions, as well as application of U.S. health promotion guidelines and screening for older adults. Emphasis is on the nurse practitioner role as a collaborative health care team member and client advocate for acute and chronic illnesses of older adults.