NU - 717 Advanced Family Health II

Credits: 6

This course broadens students’ primary care knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making capabilities. Specific content is related to managing primary health care needs of individuals and their families in select acute and chronic primary care needs across the lifespan. Issues of age, gender, race and culture are emphasized. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of clients with health promotion needs and common acute and chronic health concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.

Prerequisite: NU 715