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Concepts, Principles & Theories in The Care
Concepts, Principles & Theories in The Care
2. Inactive Students
Students who have been inactive as of the end of the 3rd week of the course and who have not communicated
with the teacher will be given an INC grade.
3. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is using someone else’s words instead of your own. In this course, you are expected to use your
own words and ideas, and to acknowledge any sources you use to gather ideas. Plagiarism is not allowed in this
course.
We will have a synchronous and asynchronous learning activities in accordance with flexible learning strategies.
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NCM 114 – Care of the Older Adult
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT 1: Concepts, Principles and Theories in the Care of Older Adults
UNIT 2: Nursing Care of the Older Adult in Wellness
UNIT 3: Nursing Care of the Older Adult in Chronic Illness
UNIT 5: Ethico-Legal Considerations in the Care of Older Adult
UNIT 6: Communicating with Older Persons
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
UNIT 7: Guidelines for Effective Documentation
UNIT 8: Geriatric Health Care Team
UNIT 9: Research Agenda on Aging
UNIT 10: Trends / Issues & Challenges on the Care of Older Persons
UNIT 11: Advocacy Programs Relevant to the Care of Older Persons
UNIT 12: Inspirational Videos on Older Adults
UNIT 13: Telehealth & the Older Person
UNIT 14: Entrepreneurial Opportunities
FINAL EXAMINATION
NCM 114 – Care of the Older Adult
GRADING SYSTEM
Term Outcomes:
50 % Class Standing
50% Class Standing (Quizzes 10%, Activity/Assignments
30%, and Oral participation, Discussion 5%)
+ 50% (Term Exam)
If both my parents & grandparents were alive & in need of assistance, I would
ACQUISITIO
STRUGGLE LEGACY
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History taking
Physical Assessment