Description
Builds on previous knowledge and skills in health assessment, therapeutic communication, and patient teaching. Examines the method of diagnostic reasoning as the context for integration of comprehensive assessment data for patients throughout the lifespan. Utilizes physiological, psychological, sociocultural, genetic, and developmental assessment skills across the lifespan. Explores patterns of disease or injury using epidemiological data and addresses analysis and documentation of findings via electronic health records (EHR). Utilizes culturally responsive patient teaching to promote health, prevent illness, and manage disease processes.
This course also includes 30 hours (1 credit hour) dedicated to an intensive lab session. During the intensive lab session, students will come to campus for in-person experiential learning including a review of assessment skills, advanced health assessment skills check-offs, standardized patient experiences, and learning common office procedures. T