Advanced Health Assessment

Catalog description

This course is designed to extend and refine the assessment skills of the Registered Nurse in preparation for an advanced clinical practice. The student will learn to perform physical, developmental, mental, emotional, cultural, social, and family assessments. Students will review anatomy and physiology related to each biological system being studied. The course emphasizes in-depth techniques for assessing each body system in individuals throughout the life span. Material will focus on the use of a variety of health assessment techniques including history taking skills, physical assessment, and other diagnostic assessment tools. Students are required to take Nursing 5121 Advanced Assessment Practicum (45 hours) either concurrently or upon completion of this course.