Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
NUR262 20012-20032	LAB	1 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Health Assessment and Health Promotion II
Use of advanced, specialized, and holistic assessments to restore optimal wellness for clients across the life span. Emphasis on active involvement and use of resources, risk reduction, prevention, and education strategies and program for specific communities. Prerequisites: NUR162 or Integrated Competency Assessment Network (ICAN) placement.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NUR262   20012-20032	Health Assessment and Health Promotion II

1.	Complete health assessments of clients and families along the wellness/illness continuum across the life span. (I)
2.	Differentiate unexpected from expected findings in selected situations. (I)
3.	Integrate assessment findings and diagnostic data to predict actual and/or potential health problems. (I)
4.	Analyze specialized assessment data for clients across the life span to develop a holistic plan of care. (II)
5.	Collaborate with clients and families to develop health promotion strategies for lifestyle changes. (III)
6.	Access community resources for health promotion and reduction of health risks. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NUR262   20012-20032	Health Assessment and Health Promotion II

I. Assessing Health Status Throughout the Wellness/Illness Continuum A. Health history B. Advanced physical assessment techniques C. Differentiate expected from unexpected findings D. Recording and reporting II. Specialized Holistic Assessment for Clients and Families with Developmental or Situational Challenges A. Childbearing B. Pediatric C. Elderly D. Psychiatric III. Health Promotion Strategies in Specified Communities/Populations A. Health risk appraisal B. Teaching needs C. Community resource identification D. Plan of care

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