2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

NU NU 606 PRIMARY CARE OF CHILDREN

Primary Care of Children applies knowledge of wellness and prevention to children, focusing on birth through adolescence. Topics include health promotion/maintenance, growth and development, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common acute and chronic illnesses in diverse infant, child, and adolescent populations.  Emphasis is placed on a primary, collaborative, community approach with interprofessional teams as a foundation for clinical practice. In addition to didactic, students participate in clinical experiences. 

Credits

4 (3 didactic/1 Clinical - 90 clinical hours)

Prerequisite

NU 551, NU 552, NU 566