Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECRA-0174
Organization's ID:
N203
Organization:
Eastwick College
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Physical Assessment
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the student to acquire the skills required of a graduate associate degree nurse. The student will learn to perform health assessments focusing on normal and common deviations from normal, in determining the health status of clients across the lifespan, while using critical thinking and the nursing process to identify appropriate nursing interventions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing implementations
  • Perform a comprehensive physical assessment of clients
  • Utilize standards of safe practice in the provision of nursing care of clients
  • Use culturally sensitive skills and techniques to conduct a successful physical assessment

General Topics:

  • Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat assessment
  • Skin, hair, nails, and respiratory system assessment
  • Abdomen and urinary system assessment
  • Blood transfusions
  • Cardiovascular and peripheral vascular system assessment
  • Musculoskeletal and neurological system assessment
  • Math in medication administration
  • IV (Intravenous Therapy) administration
  • Central venous dressing changes
  • Nasogastric tube insertion
  • Suctioning and tracheostomy care
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials