NURS 5513 - Intro to Health Assessment

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.