School Nurses: Caring for Students in the School Setting

2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This course is designed for professional learning participants to understand the key components of assessing students in the health office. School nurses will engage in best practices for nursing assessments, including standardized vision and hearing screenings, and implement DoDEA regulation 2720.1, "First Aid and Emergency Care." Nurses will learn to provide basic first aid, identify common emergencies, and respond appropriately. The course also covers child abuse prevention, personal safety education, and awareness of common chemicals and substances in schools.

Designed for DoDEA School Nurses, this virtual course on Schoology includes CCR module training developed by Headquarters. Participants are required to attend all classes, collaborate with peers, and submit completed projects. A final project will align with the semester's learning objectives.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

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What You Will Learn

  • Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate in best practices for nursing assessment skills
  • Collaborate and engage in activities, discussions, and data-based decision-making teams on managing service provision, data monitoring, and logistics
  • Learn how to integrate professional learning into daily nursing practice to enhance and evaluate the nurse's effectiveness in health assessments, chemical and substance usage, first aid, and emergency care

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.