Primary Care of the Adult & Older Adult I

3 credits

This course focuses on the process of clinical decision making, health promotion and management of acute and chronic conditions in individuals across the adult-gerontology lifespan. Attention is given to common primary care conditions and the intersection of bias, structural racism, social determinants of health, gender and health inequities on patient outcomes. Emphasis is on utilizing inclusive, reflective, theoretical, evidence-based, ethical, cost-effective, and safe approaches to health promotion and disease management for the adult-gerontology population. Assessment, diagnosis and management of primary care problems in diverse populations are addressed within the context of biopsychosocial and developmental factors.