NUR 225

 
Course Description:
This practicum course provide the students with the competencies required to conduct an interview, observation, percussion, palpation, and auscultation in assessing clients in simulated and actual environments. Emphasis is placed on maintaining ethical and legal principles during the process of interacting with clients.
A. Course identification and general information:
- No. of Credit teaching Hours: 1 + 2
- Co-requisites for this course: NUR 224
- Class Schedule: Lecture Monday (8:00 am – 9:00 am)
                             Practical Monday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Course learning objectives:
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
1- Complete a physical assessment of each body system in a systematic manner.               
2- Identify normal and abnormal assessment findings across the life span.
3- Demonstrate techniques used during an examination.
4- Demonstrate proper use of the stethoscope in assessing pediatric and adult lung sounds.
5- Demonstrate proper technique in performing a complete head to toe assessment on the adult and child.
6- Demonstrate competence in both the written documentation and oral presentation of health assessments.
7- Acquire skill in performing the four fundamental techniques of health assessment "inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
 
Method of teaching:
The following instructional strategies are used:
-Evocative lecture discussion
- Demonstration and return demonstration
- Role play
- Interactive classroom discussion
- Multimedia
 
Method of student teaching:
-each student will be evaluated utilizing the following:
a- Standardized observation checklist
b- Written examination
c- Presentation of a case study
Furthermore, the distribution of marks is presented as follows:

Marks		Items
60	20	Midterm exam 1	Marks for activities within the semester
	20	Midterm exam 2
	7.5	1st Quiz
	7.5	2nd Quiz
	5	Attendance & behavior
40	10	Final written exams	Final exams
	30	Final practical exams
100		Total Marks