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This module equips learners with knowledge and skills needed to assess the basic health status of individuals of varying ages. These skills can be applied to nursing care in a wide variety of clinical settings. This module emphasizes history taking and physical examination skills. Learning Objectives 1. Knowledge and understanding: Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to: 1.1. Review knowledge of anatomy and physiology of body systems to recognize normal and abnormal findings 2. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of knowledge: 2.1. Recognize signs and symptoms of patients which need emergency interventions and report on time 2.2.Perform a complete health assessment through history taking, and complete physical assessment 2.3. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to recognize normal and abnormal findings 2.4. Demonstrate an awareness of the need to incorporate health assessment as part of general nursing practice. 3.Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic techniques/Practical skills: 3.1. Record findings in an appropriate manner.