This document provides instructions for assessing a local community and interviewing a community health provider. Students are asked to:
1) Perform a physical assessment of a local community of interest and assess it using a functional health patterns guide.
2) Interview a community health provider to understand their role and the community's health issues. Questions and acknowledgment forms must be completed and findings compiled.
3) Create a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation describing the community, assessment findings, interview summary, identified health issues, and conclusions about the community's overall health. The presentation should follow academic writing standards.