NU 128 - Physical Assessment for Nurses

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

This is a three-credit course designed to prepare the student with a beginning knowledge base to perform a physical assessment on an adult. A basic understanding of anatomy and physiology of the human organism is expected. The course content includes an introduction to basic physical assessment techniques, history taking and assessment of the following body systems: skin, head and neck, eye, ear, thorax and lungs, heart, abdomen, reproductive including breast, neurological, musculoskeletal and urinary. The course will relate differences in physical assessment techniques and findings in the pediatric and geriatric client as well. Laboratory time will be provided for students to practice each skill as discussed, under faculty supervision. Corequisites: NU 116, NU 117, NU 120, EN 110, MT 111 (P.I. - Permission of the instructor.) F/S (C, N)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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