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Advanced Physical Assessment Across The Lifespan (NUR-764)

Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0302-764-002
Instructor:	Dorothy Ferraro
Days:	TBA
Note:	Online, Asynchronous
Location:	Online
Credits:	3
Notes:	For majors only Exam Dates: 9/16, 10/7, 10/28, 12/13 From 5-7pm Additional one time charges are $86.00
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Related Syllabi:	Maureen Roller for Fall 2017* Maureen Roller for Spring 2018*
	*Attention Students: Please note that the syllabi available for your view on these pages are for example only. The instructors and requirements for each course are subject to change each semester. If you enroll in a particular course, your instructor and course outline may differ from what is presented here.
Description:	Students critically review and analyze health assessment as a model for the development of diagnostic reasoning skills. A regional approach to physical examination will be used to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Legal and ethical components of client interaction are included, as well as communication and leadership skills.
Learning Goals:	Understand the importance between objective and subjective data collection in relation to advanced physical assessment. Apply critical thinking in formulating differential diagnosis and utilize evidence-based practice. Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Understand the common variations of normal and selected abnormalities within the body systems across the lifespan. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.
Prerequisites:	NUR 763 NUR 756
Corequisites:	NUR 755

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