DESCRIPTION
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Outline techniques to build rapport with patients prior and during a physical assessment
- State elements of Therapeutic Communication that enhance the assessment process
- Discuss the need to address special considerations in physical assessment, including cultural sensitivity, the impact of the aging process, and communication barriers
- Describe the significance and key components of a health and family history, lifestyle and health practices, and present illness during a patient interview
- Describe physical examination techniques for the musculoskeletal system, including inspection, palpation, and manipulation
Course is approved for 3.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida.
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
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Tags: 3.0 CE/Contact Hours, Aging, Building Rapport, Clinical Musculoskeletal, Communication Barriers, Cultural Sensitivity, Family History, Florida Board of Nursing, Florida BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Health History, Illness, Inspection, Lifestyle, Manipulation, Palpation, Physical Assessment, Therapeutic Communication