Title: Introduction to Basic Patient Care Activities
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 1

Introduction

The purpose of this first module is to introduce you to the patient care process and the various concepts that must be considered when interacting with patients. We will be discussing the different aspects of patient care as they relate to communication, collaboration, documentation, education, and treatment. Your studies within this module will also include other topics related to informed consent, patient confidentiality, cultural diversity, and safety that all play a role in patient care and the interactions we have with patients, family members, caregivers, and other health-care practitioners.

Objectives

In this module students will:

- Review concepts of basic patient care activities and interacting with patients
- Discuss how nonverbal body language can be perceived
- Review informed consent, patient confidentiality, cultural diversity, and safety practices
- Review principles of documentation
- Practice different aspects of patient care as they relate to communication, collaboration, documentation, education, and treatment
- Practice interacting with patient and families in a manner which provides the desired psychosocial support

Readings and Resources

Chapter 1 - Preparation for Patient Care Activities

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Assignments

- Introduce yourself in the Greetings and Introduction discussion
- Complete readings
- Review the posted lecture materials
- Post Faculty Expectations/Student Contract
- Post and reply to Discussion 1
- Complete Lab Activities 1
- Complete and submit Quiz 1