MED 160 - Basic Patient Care

2 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

A study of basic patient care, nursing techniques, approaches and intervention for non-nursing students. Topics include safe patient care; hygiene and patient comfort, nutritional needs, vital signs, positioning and observation of the patient, special techniques and medical records.
Usually offered Spring semester
Pre-Requisites: MED 101, MED 102, and MED 135
Co-Requisites: MED 261L