NUR 612 - The Process of Patient Education

3 credit(s)
The focus of the course is the implementation of patient education programs at the individual level that meet the goals of healthcare providers and clients. The influence of learner readiness, health values, culture, and literacy on effective patient education is explored. From a broader perspective, health education and promotion are examined in the context of the social, political, and economic influences of health. Additional exploration of relevant patient education topics includes critical analysis of the role of Internet technology in health education, current research in patient education, and the use of outcome criteria to evaluate health education programs.
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in the Master of Science in Nursing program.

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