Maricopa Community Colleges  WED273   19986-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/98
WED273 19986-99999 L+L 0.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Assessment of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patient
Basic health assessment of the adult client. Emphasis on collecting health histories and performing physical examinations. Includes cultural considerations in health assessment. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in a health care related profession or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED273   19986-99999 Assessment of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patient
1. Describe the full-body physical assessment of the adult patient. (I)
2. Describe the basic components of a nutritional, developmental, cultural, and physiological assessment. (II, III)
3. Interview patients to collect health-related information. (I, III, IV)
4. Apply techniques to assess various body systems. (V)
5. Identify pertinent information from health histories and physical examinations of cardiovascular and pulmonary patients. (IV, V)
6. Demonstrate pertinent, accurate documentation of assessment and interview findings. (IV-VI)
7. Explain the need for ongoing patient assessment. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WED273   19986-99999 Assessment of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patient
    I. Overview of Full-Body Physical Assessment
        A. Patient interview
        B. Conducting the exam
        C. Norms
        D. Unique characteristics
        E. Aging patients
      II. Additional Assessments
          A. Nutritional
          B. Developmental
          C. Psychological
          D. Cultural
        III. Cultural Factors
            A. Values
            B. Beliefs
            C. Customs
              1. Communication patterns
              2. Family relationships
              3. Health and illness behaviors
          IV. Patient Interview
              A. Health history
              B. Patient concerns
                1. Descriptions
                2. Follow-up
              C. Documentation of patient interview
                1. Content
                2. Format
                3. Access
                4. Privacy issues
            V. Conducting the Assessment
                A. Inspection
                B. Auscultation
                C. Percussion
                D. Palpation
              VI. Documentation
                  A. Patient's assessments
                    1. Inspection
                    2. Auscultation 3 Percussion
                    4. Palpation
                  B. Process
                  C. Legal aspects
                VII. Ongoing Assessment
                    A. Physical
                    B. Nutritional
                    C. Developmental
                    D. Psychological
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