NURS 5513 - Intro to Health Assessment

Institution:

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

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Description:

This course prepares the student to perform a holistic health assessment for an adult and child. It introduces the learner to the knowledge of age specific problems and skills necessary for implementation of a comprehensive assessment. Emphasis is placed on utilization of a systematic process for obtaining a health history and performing a physical exam. Students incorporate techniques of inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation while performing a physical exam and demonstrate appropriate use of the stethoscope, oto-ophthalmoscope, tuning fork, and percussion hammer. In addition, the student participates in documenting outcomes and preparing health promotion teaching plans. Socio-cultural influences, growth and development including gerontology and cost containment are concepts integrated throughout the course.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.alfredstate.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 425-3733

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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