Registered as Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
HEALTH & PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Continuing Education Certificate Program
This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
The Health Assessment program at Springfield College provides students with knowledge, information and skill in the area of patient health assessment. The program is designed to assist nurses to refine their assessment skills in order to acquire data to complete health history and physical examination of various adult patients. The content will focus upon patient health history, culture and diversity, interviewing, mental status, communication and nurse-patient relationships, safety, cultural beliefs and values. Physical and psychosocial assessment of body systems like respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, nervous and genitourinary will be examined across the lifespan. Emphasis will be laid upon differentiating normal from abnormal findings to assist the nurse to move appropriately from data collection to nursing diagnosis, including trans-racial considerations. Assessment of the family, as well as domestic violence, screening and assessment are integrated. The learning design will include various methodologies, such as lectures, case studies, reflective practice, demonstrations and critical discussions. Students are expected to take an active participation in group discussion, assessment, demonstrations and practice.
PROGRAM DURATION:
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Patient Health Assessment - BASIC PROGRAM- Equal to 15-20 hrs
Patient Health Assessment -INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM- Equal to 25-35 hrs
Patient Health Assessment - ADVANCED PROGRAM Equal to 45-55 hrs
(the program duration may change as per group size)
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You can start the program any day of the week after registration.
We offer our students Online and Blended format program options.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVE/LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this program the student will be able to acquire skills in:
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Obtaining a complete patient health history, vital signs, including psycho-socio-cultural-spiritual assessment status
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Performing a systematic physical examination on patients
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Performing Patient general and various Body systems assessment
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Describing normal findings across the lifespan, cultures, and races
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Differentiation among the types of findings including normal, abnormal and those requiring further investigation
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Considering the impact of individual situations on the family dynamics and the impact of the family situation on the individual
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developing personal health descriptions and nursing diagnoses
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Formulating an initial plan of care
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Course Highlights:
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Registered Career College with the Ministry of Colleges & Universities - Govt. of Ontario
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Leading provider of Healthcare programs in GTA
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Attractive fees
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Great quality training
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Experienced healthcare faculties with vast knowledge and Industry experience dedicated to help students throughout the course
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A small group of 3-6 students, for personalized attention and best practical learning experience
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Certificate given on the same day of completion
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Lots of practical knowledge and experience related to various techniques
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Emphasis on one-to-one support
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Excellent response from the past and present students regarding training and program.