Patient Care I

Catalog description

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of patient assessment and patient care. The student will demonstrate proficiency in measuring vital signs and pulse oximetry, and taking a complete patient medical history. Care of patients receiving contrast media, having central venous line or nasogastric tube. An Introduction to EKG and interpretation of EKG waveform will be discussed. Knowledge of common medical emergencies and how to deal with them will be introduced to students.