MSN 7708 Primary Care IV: Acute and Chronic Care of Geriatrics

This course focuses on providing care to the older and elderly adult using a life span approach. Health promotion and disease prevention is stressed. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic health conditions are emphasized. Aspects of differential diagnosis are addressed. Concepts of epidemiology are explored and applied. The importance of a theoretical model for primary care delivery is stressed. The student applies health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management strategies for geriatric clients.