Course Description
Health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness care for adult populations. This course covers preventive care guidelines, risk assessment, lifestyle counseling, immunizations, and health screening. Students develop competency in primary prevention and health promotion strategies for adults.
Credit Hours
3 credits (3 lecture)
Prerequisites
NP Core Courses (601, 602, 603), AGNP Track
Student Learning Outcomes (NONPF AGNP Competencies)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Health Promotion: Implement evidence-based health promotion for adults
- Apply USPSTF preventive care guidelines
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments
- Provide lifestyle modification counseling
- Administer and recommend immunizations
- Screen for and address social determinants of health
- Implement population health strategies
Course Topics
- Health Promotion Theories and Models
- USPSTF Screening Guidelines
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Cancer Screening: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate
- Lifestyle Counseling: Diet, Exercise, Tobacco
- Adult Immunizations
- Mental Health Screening
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Literacy and Patient Education
Required Textbooks
- USPSTF Guidelines (current)
- CDC Adult Immunization Schedule
- Dunphy: Primary Care (6th ed.)
Evaluation Methods
Examinations (50%), Prevention Case Studies (30%), Health Promotion Project (20%)