Knowledge of physiological and pathophysiological processes related to findings is presented. There is an on-campus laboratory. This is a didactic course that presents the necessary knowledge for the practice of primary health care of infants, children, and adolescents. It includes principles of health promotion and disease prevention. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, therapeutic nursing interventions, and management of common health problems are presented for this population.
Emphasis is on the importance of the family in the delivery of primary care services.
This course focuses on the impact of culture and economic deprivation on health-care behaviors relating to children and adolescents. The focus of this course is on the physical and psychosocial aspects of health from infancy through adolescence with emphasis on wellness, management of common health problems, and health education. Clinical conferences explore selective patient health problems to enhance critical thinking skills. The role of the nurse practitioner as a caring primary care provider in a variety of settings is emphasized. This course focuses on the physical and psychological aspects of adult health with emphasis on wellness, management, of common health problems, and health education.