NURS 4011 Educating Patients, Professionals, and the Public to Improve Health Outcomes 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to teach students best practices for educating patients, family members, professional and ancillary staff, and interprofessional colleagues. Students explore the contemporary challenges of health education with keen consideration of health maintenance; health restoration; and disease and disability prevention. Health literacy in the adult population, including those clients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses, is emphasized. Assessment of instructional materials is practiced and opportunities for technology use in education are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit