Health Assessment Syllabus

Health Assessment Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]

1. Course Title and Description

This course, "Health Assessment 101", offers an in-depth study into health assessment, focusing on the strategies that medical professionals use to evaluate the health status of their patients. Topics include physical health assessment, psychiatric health assessment, and cultural considerations. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to practice techniques and procedures in lab settings and apply class knowledge to real-world scenarios.

2. Instructor Information

Name: [YOUR NAME]
Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]

3. Learning Objectives

• Understand the process and components of a comprehensive health assessment.

• Identify different types of health assessments and their respective purposes.

• Apply principles of effective communication during the assessment process.

• Relate health assessment findings to the pathologies and their management.

• Awareness of cultural and diversity considerations in health assessment.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Reading	Assignment
1	Introduction to Health Assessment	- Textbook: Chapter 1 - Overview of Health Assessment	- Review Chapter 1 - Overview and write a summary
2	Health History Taking	- Textbook: Chapter 2 - Health History Interview	- Practice health history interview with a classmate
3	Physical Examination	- Textbook: Chapter 3 - Physical Examination Techniques	- Demonstrate basic physical examination techniques in class
4	Documentation and Communication	- Textbook: Chapter 4 - Documentation and Communication in Health Assessment	- Complete documentation exercise based on case studies
5	Comprehensive Health Assessment	- Textbook: Chapter 5 - Comprehensive Health Assessment	- Conduct a comprehensive health assessment on a simulated patient

5. Required Reading and Materials

1. Jarvis, C. (2019). Physical Examination and Health Assessment. 8th Edition.

2. A stethoscope for practical sessions.

3. A notebook for taking notes during lectures.

4. Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination, latest edition.

5. Access to an online patient symptom-checker (specific websites TBD).

6. Assignments and Assessments

• Weekly reading assignments that pair with each week's lessons.

• Bi-weekly quizzes on course content.

• Midterm Exam covering all course content up to that point.

• A final project presenting a comprehensive health assessment on a case study.

• Final Exam encompassing all course content.

7. Course Policy

• All assignments must be submitted by the due date.

• There is a no tolerance policy for plagiarism.

• All students are expected to participate in class discussions.

• Late arrivals will result in a mark down in participation grade.

• Always treat fellow students and the instructor with respect and professional courtesy.

8. Grading Policy

Criteria	Percentage
Assignments	30%
Participation	20%
Midterm Exam	20%
Final Exam	20%
Final Project	10%
Total	100%

Disclaimer

Even though much effort and attention has been devoted to careful planning and organization of course schedules, topics, readings, and assignments, there is still a possibility that for reasons beyond our control, unexpected events may necessitate changes during the course. In the occurrence of such instances, students should be assured that any changes will not be made without utmost consideration and that sufficient notice will be given. Clear and prompt communication will be undertaken to ensure that students are made aware of any changes in adequate time.

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