This interactive workshop offers individuals an opportunity to review and refresh their health assessment skills through a hands-on approach. This workshop is particularly geared towards students in the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) program who will be taking the Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis (AHAD) course this year.
This refresher workshop will be beneficial towards preparing students for the Comprehensive Physical Examination (Adult) Demonstration that is an entry requirement for the AHAD course and will ready students for success in their clinical placements, which demand proficiency in conducting comprehensive physical examinations. Learners will have the opportunity to practice and evaluate assessments in small groups. This refresher workshop will give students the foundation for the advanced assessment skills required in the PHCNP program.
Learning Objectives
Workshop participants will:
- Gain proficiency in administering a complete independent physical assessment.
- Identify where to concentrate their efforts in order to be successful in conducting physical examinations.
- Have the opportunity to practice the hands-on components of physical examination assessment skills.
- Improve their skill set based on verbal feedback of their performance throughout the workshop.
Learners that successfully complete this class will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Register by August 15! Self-paced modules take approximately 10 hours to review.
In-person class date: August 26, 2023 | 8:30am-4:30pm
Format: Self-paced modules, and one in-person class
Course fee: $269 + HST. Students are eligible for a discount. Email continue@uwindsor.ca for the discount code.
Prerequisites:
- This class is open to students enrolled in the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) program. Proof of admission may be requested.
Sherry Morrell
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Assistant Professor-Faculty of Nursing University of Windsor
Education
PhD Health Science and Rehabilitation, University of Western Ontario
Master of Clinical Science -Wound Healing, University of Western Ontario
Master's, Nursing, University of Windsor
Bachelor's, Nursing, University of Windsor
RN Diploma St. Clair College
Sherry Morrell has worked at the University of Windsor in the Faculty of Nursing since 2006. She is teaching in the undergraduate BScN and graduate NP nursing programs. She has a wide variety of teaching experience; examples include anatomy, health assessment, pharmacology, and experiential labs. Concurrently, Sherry works as a nurse practitioner in the community. Most recently at Grand Maris Urgent Care, and prior, Windsor Regional Hospital Emergency Department.
Gina Pittman MN, NP, PhD(c)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Limited-term Lecturer-Faculty of Nursing University of Windsor
Education
PhD in Nursing, University of Windsor
Master's, Nursing, University of Windsor
Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Gian Pittman has worked at the University of Windsor in the Faculty of Nursing since 2015. She is teaching in the undergraduate BScN and graduate NP nursing programs. She has a wide variety of teaching experience; examples include professional nursing, pharmacology, and fourth year labs. Currently, Gina also works as a nurse practitioner in the community at two local urgent care centres.
- Learners will require access to a computer with high-speed internet access
- Class is delivered online through the Brightspace Learning Management System (for class materials and assignments) and Microsoft Teams for class meetings.
Brightspace and Microsoft Teams Requirements
- A link will be provided through email prior to the first day of class so that you will have access to all course resources and streaming functions
- Once you register for this class you will be issued a UWinID. Please activate your UWinID as soon as possible. Document your UWinID and password as you will need it to access Brightspace and Teams. If you have any issues, please contact continue@uwindsor.ca.
- Visit this site for Brightspace technical requirements
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