NURS 6612 Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis in Management of the Older Adult

This course prepares the student to provide primary care for the elderly. Special focus is placed on assessing the impact of aging on physical and developmental status; adapting interventions to meet the complex needs of the individual and their family; and health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and end-of-life planning in primary care. Current evidence will provide the basis for understanding typical and atypical development, anticipatory guidance, selected acute/chronic conditions, appropriate screening, and the promotion of self-care and independent living. Course content and presentations are intended to enhance learning, integrate knowledge of evidence-based practice, and promote academic discussion on issues commonly confronted by patients and their families. The major advanced practice concepts supported by this course incorporate the scientific underpinnings for practice; analytical methods; use of surveillance, screening, and health technology tools in patient care; population health, prevention and wellness services; care of patients with acute and chronic illness; inter-professional collaboration and health policy issues.