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 501, NU 530, NU 603, NU 550, NU 566, NU 551, NU 552, and NU 561