Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 APU Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Message from the President
  General Information
  The Campus
  Academic Calendar
  Degree Programs - Overview & Curricular Framework
  Undergraduate & Graduate Academic Degree Offerings
  Educational Partnership Opportunities
  Admissions
  Financial Aid
  Tuition, Fees & Payment Information
  Registration & Course Delivery
  Technology Requirements
  Graduation
  Academic Regulations
  Course Descriptions
  University Directory
  Student Right‐to‐Know Statement
  Appeals Process
  Veterans Education Benefits
  My Portfolio
HELP
2023-2024 APU Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

CH 10400 - Community Health Aide IV

(8) Session IV prepares students, with use of the Community Health Aide Manual, to conduct a patient evaluation of problems in all body systems and perform prenatal, well child and chronic care encounters.  Student learn to perform chronic care encounters with emphasis on health care for the older adult.  Body systems are reviewed with more in-depth discussion of clinical problems.  Health surveillance and wellness; environmental health; tobacco cessation; and substance abuse are discussed.  Mental health promotion for the CHA is reinforced.  Emergency care skills are reviewed and reinforced.  Includes 200-hour clinical field component.  With anatomy and physiology knowledge and laboratory learning developed across Sessions I, II, and III, Session IV satisfies SC Biological/Physical Scientific Inquiry for the Foundational Studies.  Prerequisites: CH 10300 Community Health Aide III .


Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)