NRP/555
Adult and Geriatric Management I
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
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.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Scope of Practice
Demonstrate lawful practice in the adult/geriatric population.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Demonstrate interprofessional collaboration in treatment plans related to the uninsured patient.
Individualized Treatment Planning
Determine a treatment plan for a patient with endocrine and metabolic disorders based on patient characteristics, preferences, and health information.
Synthesis of Information for Diagnosis
Synthesize history, symptoms, physical/behavioral evaluation and diversity components in determining HEENT related clinical diagnosis.