Academic Catalog

NUFP 771 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning

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.

5 credit hours; 3 didactic, 2 clinical

Credits

5

Offered

On Main Campus