PRIMARY CARE III

Catalog description

This is the third course of a three-part series focusing on established primary care patient care evidence -based guidelines. Provides advanced practice knowledge of standard protocols through discussion in conference sessions and clinical experience. Emphasis on the development of comp etencies in quality improvement, health policy and advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, clinical prevention and population health, and independent nursing practice through the study of health wellness, disease prevention, and the treatment of chronic and acute illness across the lifespan. Builds upon the advanced practice core courses of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced history taking, and physical assessment. Covers: genitourinary disorders, prenatal care, post -partum and fam ily planning, women’s health issues, sexually transmitted diseases, hematologic disorders, musculoskeletal disorders and ambulatory emergencies. A total of 60 hours of theory and 170 hours of clinical practice are required.