Bicol University Tabaco Campus

NURSING DEPARTMENT
Tayhi, Tabaco City

ISO 9001:2015
TŰV Rheinland ID 910863351

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE : Health Assessment

COURSE No. : NCM 101

COURSE PREREQUISITE(S) : (MC1) Anatomy and Physiology

NUMBER OF CREDITS : Theory: 3 Units (54 hours), Skills Lab: 2 Units (102 hours)

COURSE PLACEMENT : First Year Nursing Students

SEMESTER/TERM : Second Semester, School Year 2019- 2020

TIME/ROOM : 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Wednesday, Nursing Duplex (1-C)

COURSE DESCRIPTION : The course deals with concepts, principles and techniques of history taking, head to toe physical examination and
psychosocial assessment using various tools and interpretation of laboratory findings to arrive at a nursing diagnosis. The learners
are expected to perform holistic nursing assessment of an individual adult client.

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES :

Every BU graduate should:

a. Demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills to solve problems and to support lifelong learning;
b. Communicate effectively and appropriately orally and in writing for various purposes with the responsible use ICT tools;
c. Collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery of knowledge and skills in given disciplines; and
d. Create knowledge and innovation to promote inclusive development as well as globalization.

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 COLLEGE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Every BUTC graduate:

a. articulate global trends and developments in specific fields of practice;

b. demonstrates managerial skills and technical competency matching national and international requirements;
c. communicates effectively and responsively through appropriate media;
d. abides by professional, social and moral standards;
e. adapts to multi-cultural and cross-cultural work environment; and
f. introduces innovations supportive to sustainable regional development

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Graduates of the BSN Program should demonstrate:

a. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities in the practice of nursing
b. Provides safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals, families, population group and community utilizing nursing process
c. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care
d. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles
e. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language
f. Document to include reporting up-to-date client care accurately and comprehensively
g. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
h. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using a systems approach
i. Conduct research with an experienced researcher
j. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general, and nursing and health developments in particular
k. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino
l. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery
m. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession
n. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care

COURSE OUTLINE:

Course Learning Instructional Instructional Performance Assessment Time

Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content
Outcomes Delivery Resources Standard Tasks Allotment
Articulate the VMGO of the Orientation Discussion Course Syllabus 100% of the Reflection paper 30 minutes
1. Discuss their nursing department and relate it Vision, Mission, Goals and students are able to
thought/ideas on the with the course Objectives of BU, BUTC and KWL chart share their
given objectives of Nursing Department VMGO filers reflection on the KWL chart
the course to the general objectives
realization of the in to the VMGO of
nursing program p the nursing

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Definition of Health Care Almost the students
Interactive Reference Books
Discuss the importance of a Team and Team Based would know the
Define the difference between a discussion, Internet Paper, notes,
team and relate to the Approach difference of the 30 minutes
team and a group recitation, game Power point pencil, ball pens
nursing team and group
activity presentation
and
Value the significance of Describe the harmonious Interactive Reference Books 95% of the Paper and pencil
collaborative relationship relationship among members of Discussion Internet students can test
1 hour
with the members of the the health team in conducting describe the
health team in conducting health assessment Health Care Team: Team – harmonious
health assessment based Approach relationship among
members of the
health team in
conducting health
assessment

COURSE REQUIREMENTS :
1. Nursing Care Plan
2. Multi Media Presentation
3. Participate in class discussions and other learning activities

SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES : Lecture (60%)

For Midterm and Tentative Final Grade
Midterm / Final Examination…………………………………………………. 40%
Quizzes …………………………………………………………………..…… 30%
Class Participation …………………………………………………………… 20%
Projects / Requirements ………………………………………………………. 10%
100%
Skills Lab (40%)
Skills 50%
Knowledge 30%
Attitude 20%
100%
Final Grade = 2/3 Tentative Final Grade + 1/3 Midterm Grade

REFERENCES :
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 https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/teams-healthcare
https://quizlet.com/5199946/the-health-care-team-flash-cards/
https://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/Whole-team-approach
https://work.chron.com/advantages-teamwork-todays-health-care-organizations-5143.html
https://www.spearrecruitment.co.uk/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-working-in-healthcare/

Prepared by: Recommending Approval:

JOYCEE G. BO MAE – JOANNE M. BONGAT, MAN

Student Course Professor

Approved:

MA. TERESA MADRILEJOS, MAN

instructor

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