MSN 7709 Advanced Geriatric Assessment and Health Promotion

This course focuses on developing advanced health assessment skills appropriate for delivery of primary care to the older adult (65+) client. It provides students with the necessary skills to advance beyond basic history and physical examination to using initial diagnostic reasoning skills. Assessment skills are refined for the determination of the health status of the geriatric client in the clinical laboratory setting. Core concepts are included regarding promotion of health and wellness for the geriatric client in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on the physical, developmental, psychosocial, and cultural dimensions of geriatric clients in primary care.