The dynamics of leadership and management in nursing, including concepts of basic mental health. Progresses from basic mental health knowledge and skills to the refinements involved in psychiatric nursing practice as it relates to all age groups. Incorporates nursing concepts and nursing experiences relative to human sexuality, child abuse and cultural and ethnic diversity. Emphasizes principles and skills necessary for safe, effective care. Content includes introduction to health care, effective communication, client rights and needs, asepsis, personal care, safety, and gerontology.
Related pharmacology is included.
Content includes care of clients with disorders of the circulatory, urinary and reproductive systems, normal pregnancy and birth, common or major complications, care of the normal newborn, and neonate with special problems. Related pharmacology is included. Equivalency determined by written and performance exams. AH 170 Basic Clinical Medical Assisting Course provides a basic introduction to clinical medical assisting. Emphasizes principles, understanding of skills necessary to perform basic clinical medical assisting procedures safely and effectively.