Certificate Completers will be able to
. Assess elderly patients'functional, physical and cognitive abilities; mental health; and phrarmacology needs.
. Identify patients' economic and social considerations as well as preventive and wellness considerations
. Provide holistic comfort and end-of-life care.
. Assess and manage pain in the elderly client.
. Assess and provide appropriate care for clients with dementia.
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-543-158 Elderly Assessment
3
10-543-160 Pain and Dementia
3
10-543-159 Palliative/Hospice Care
3
Course Descriptions
10-543-158 Elderly Assessment ...offers the student engaged with the geriatric population an opportunity to improve assessment process insight, develop key assessment skills and create tools to ensure optimal outcomes for the older adult. RN or LPN license or completion of first year of an ADN program or second year of a BSN program is required to take this course.
10-543-160 Pain and Dementia ...assists the learner in understanding the complexity of dementia, pain, behaviors and safety issues in the elderly which lead to increased institutionalization, morbidity and mortality in this population. RN or LPN license or completion of first year of an ADN program or second year of a BSN program is required to take this course.
10-543-159 Palliative/Hospice Care ...assists the learner in understanding the philosophy and approaches needed to provide holistic comfort and end-of-life care. Topics include ethical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, clinical, legal and familial perspectives. RN or LPN license, or completion of first year of an ADN program or second year of a BSN program is required to take this course.
For more information, please contact: The Health Sciences Department,(920) 498-5543 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5543, or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.