NURS 017 - Health and Physical Assessment - Units 3

Limitations on Enrollment: Student should possess skills associated with RN, LVN, PT, EMT-P licensure or Rad Tech, CNA or EMT- certification or be accepted into one of the above-named programs.

Advisories: BIOL-031 and BIOL-032 or BIOL-033 each with a grade of "C" or better.

This course introduces students to techniques of health assessment and physical examination. History taking is the focus for initial health assessment. Anatomy and physiology are reviewed to assist the student in distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings. Techniques essential to the performance of the physical exam are presented. Lifespan, culture, ethnicity and special populations are also considered. Nurses taking this course will also address nursing diagnoses associated with physical assessment findings. This course may also serve as an update for experienced healthcare practitioners. It may be taken with or without the associated laboratory experience.