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Adult And Geriatric Management –
nrp545b
(4 credits)
This two-part, combined theory and clinical course focuses on management of common pathological conditions related to the musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hematological, neurological, and genito-urinary systems for adults and geriatric patients including implications for the individual as well as the family. In addition, management of psychiatric issues and skin pathology will be discussed. Theory and clinical experiences emphasize prevention, disease management, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Identification and application of pharmacological therapies are incorporated.
This graduate-level course is 12 weeks.
This course is available as part of a degree or certificate program.
To enroll, speak with an enrollment advisor.
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Cephalgia
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Dermatologic Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Genitourinary Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Hematologic Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Immune and Autoimmune Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Management of Complex Patients
Devise a management plan for a complex patient with a multisystem disease.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Devise a management plan for a complex patient with a multisystem disease.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
- Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Neurologic Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Psychiatric Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Renal Disorders
Analyze current and emerging evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Use subjective and objective data collection techniques to develop a combination of working and potential differential diagnoses.
Develop an age-appropriate evidenced-based treatment plan.
Evaluate outcomes of the implemented treatment plan.
Explain emerging controversies, natural alternatives, and biopsychosocial issues that may affect the diagnosis and treatment plan.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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