CHP F131 - Comm Health Aide I

Institution:

UAF Kuskokwim Campus - Bethel

Subject:

Community Health Pract

Description:

Introduction to providing village primary health care services with remote supervision of a physician. Topics include CHP standard of care, use of the CHA/P Manual, history-taking and physical exam, lab tests, reporting to the physician, medical charting and medication administration. Supervised clinical experiences prepare the student to conduct patient evaluation of common village health problems of children and adults. Introduction to human anatomy and function, wellness and disease concepts, crisis intervention and emergency care. A 200-hour field component at the students' village clinic follows the didactic program. Prerequisites: Employed as CHA by a health corporation. Offered As Demand Warrants

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uaf.edu/bethel

Phone Number:

(907) 543-4500

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