Bridge Courses

This course focuses on advanced physiology and pathophysiology across the life span with emphasis on clinical decision-making when caring for patients with acute and chronic diseases.  Disease prevention and health promotion are also emphasized.

This course builds upon the student's previous health assessment knowledge and experience.  Emphasis will be placed on holistic assessment, intervention and evaluation using a family centered approach as well as an exploration of evidence-based strategies for prevention and management.

Uses the principles of epidemiology to evaluate disease prevention and health promotion data when advocating for health care policies that meet the needs of diverse population groups. In addition, there is a deeper exploration of cultural diversity and cultural humility with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations.