Foundations of Primary Care Across the Lifespan

3 credits

This course focuses on the transition to advanced clinical practice. By identifying individualized goals of care, students will demonstrate further development of the therapeutic-patient relationship. Emphasis is on the application of the principles of holistic, person-centered, and evidence-based care including health promotion, primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Routine health maintenance, healthy lifestyle behaviors, disease prevention, and the integration of palliative care for common health conditions are addressed. Didactic and simulated learning experiences will prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to specialty courses.