Adult and Geriatric Management I

4 credits

Total credits

8 weeks

Course length

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Course level: Graduate

This is the first of a two-part, combined theory and clinical course that focuses on the management of common pathological conditions related to adult and geriatric patients, including implications for the individual and the family. The following body systems are addressed: circulatory, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, immune/lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, renal/urinary, reproductive, and respiratory. Coding and billing are discussed. Theory, research, evidence-based guidelines, and clinical experiences guide prevention, disease management, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Identification and application of pharmacological therapies are incorporated. This course provides the health care professional with the necessary strategies to address ethical issues specific to adult and geriatric patients.

Course skills and outcomes

Demonstrate lawful practice in the adult/geriatric population.

Demonstrate interprofessional collaboration in treatment plans related to the uninsured patient.

Determine a treatment plan for a patient with endocrine and metabolic disorders based on patient characteristics, preferences, and health information.

Synthesize history, symptoms, physical/behavioral evaluation and diversity components in determining HEENT related clinical diagnosis.

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Adult and Geriatric Management I

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