COURSE DETAIL
NURS 538** Developing Learning Activities Regarding Health Promotion in Older Adults and Their Caregivers
Credit hours: 3
Cluster: Gerontology
Course Level: graduate
Institution:Oregon Health & Science University
Pre-requisites: None
Course Description: In this course, the student will gain advanced knowledge in the assessment of the older adult’s health status for the purposes of health promotion, health protection and disease prevention. Assessment of the older adult’s support systems including family will also be introduced, as well as intervention strategies for individuals as well as older adult populations. This course will provide opportunities for students to apply the principles of adult learning to gerontological nursing content by developing case-based learning activities. 3 qtr/2 sem credits
Method of Instruction: Online (Sakai) with 1-week intensive. The intensive will be held on campus June 21-25, 2010.
Campus visits required: One week intensive
Course Contact: Shauna Hoffman
email: hoffmash@ohsu.edu
Tuition: $675/semester credit
Other considerations: * * The three courses of NURS 538, NURS 539, and NURS 540 are taken as a 9-quarter credit series or a 6-semester credit series that includes an intensive week and a summer term of online work. This course is designed for those doctoral students who are new to gerontological nursing and are an advanced practice nurse. This course is available to both PhD & DNP students.
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
SUMMER 2010
Section: 1429
Instructor:Terri Harvath, PhD, RN, C
Seats:2
Credits: 3