DMSVTD 180 | Fundamentals of Patient Care

Total: 8 Hours | E-Lecture: 0 Hours | E-lab: 0 Hours | On Site Lab: 8 Hours This course provides comprehensive training in patient care, integrating foundational and advanced clinical skills with an emphasis on professionalism and empathy. Students will master essential life-saving techniques such as CPR, basic first aid, and emergency response, while developing the ability to provide compassionate care that prioritizes physical comfort, safety, and communication. The course also emphasizes cultural sensitivity, patient dignity, and effective interaction with individuals across diverse healthcare settings. Practical training includes infection control, safe patient transfer, proper use of transport equipment, and strategies to reduce patient anxiety and discomfort. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to deliver high-quality patient care in a range of clinical environments.