NUR 530

Health Assmt. Strategies of the School Aged Child: Strategies for Nursing Practice

This course introduces the techniques of physical assessment of the school-aged child. It is designed to view the child from a developmental perspective. Interviewing skills will be introduced. Theories associated with the care of children and their families will be explored, with emphasis given their health-seeking behaviors. Strategies for assessment of the medically fragile child will be discussed. The etiologies, characteristics, and treatment of medical disorders of children with moderate and severe disabilities will be addressed as will their learning and behavioral needs when participating in the development and implementation of individualized plans for eduaction and health care.

Units: 3.0