Apn:Children and Adolescents III

This course focuses on the diagnosis and management of episodic and acute health problems of children by the advanced practice in primary care settings. Focus is on applying critical thinking and clinical decision-making competencies to formulate differential diagnoses and develop management plans for children and their families. Students learn the role of clinician, educator, advocate, and interdisciplinary consumer of research to design and analyze therapeutic interventions that are aimed at decreasing health disparities and improving the overall health and well-being of underserved communities. Students learn an evidence-based practice model of care to assure children and families the highest quality care, and they learn from an interdisciplinary model of care to promote their best practice model of care. Concepts include health promotion; health education; anticipatory guidance; cultural, legal, and ethical issues; family involvement in the client?s care; and leadership strategies.