Overview
Description
Synthesis and practical application of advanced concepts in the care of geriatric patients in the primary care setting.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Admission to MSN program.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Admission to MSN program.
Units
Lecture1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Summer
Terms
summer
Restrictions
Admission to MSN program.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- implement principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of selected chronic illnesses commonly occurring in the geriatric population.
- examine age related changes and advanced health assessment and screening of geriatric patients.
- integrate principles and management strategies of patient centered end of life care addressing the impact and role of the patients’ family and caregivers.
- utilize knowledge of high risk medications and safe geriatric prescribing.