PA - 502 History and Physical Exam I

Credits: 3

Methods of examining patients for 1. elicitation and proper recording of a complete and accurate medical history, 2. a systematic physical examination, and 3. an organization of the results for oral and written presentation. This course is organized into blocks covering 1. History taking, 2. Cultural awareness, 3. Vitals, 4. Skin, 5. Cardiovascular and peripheral vascular, 6. Pulmonary, 7. Abdomen, 8. Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program