Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II

This course focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, and management of culturally diverse patients with an acute, critical, and/or chronic illness. The student assesses patients by performing a history and physical, incorporating knowledge of advanced pathophysiologic concepts along with clinical data to formulate differential diagnoses. Management of patient data including ordering, performing, and interpretation of a variety of diagnostic tests is emphasized. Students synthesize both clinical and diagnostic data to search for the best available evidence on which to base treatment choices and develop evidence-based treatment plans in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.