NURR 106 — Health Assessment and Communication
Introduces systematic data collection through physical, psychosocial, and cultural assessments across the lifespan. Students develop foundational skills in health history taking, therapeutic communication, and documentation, with an emphasis on distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings. The course fosters clinical judgment and person-centered care through simulation, peer practice, and application of evidence-based assessment tools. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive and health-literate communication to support the delivery of safe and equitable care.
Prerequisites: ALLH 220, BIOL 227, BIOL 227L, COMM 101, PSYC 101, MATH 143, MATH 153