PA - 503 History and Physical Examination II

Credits: 3

A continuation of PA 502. Students learn to integrate the results of history, physical and laboratory findings to arrive at an accurate evaluation of the patient so that a supervising physician can determine the next appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic steps can be determined. This course is organized into blocks covering 1. Musculoskeletal, 2. Neurological, 3. Male genitalia, anus, rectum, and prostate, 4. Female genitalia, breast, axilla, 5. The pregnant patient, 6. Geriatrics, 7. Pediatrics, and 8. Directed practicals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

Prerequisite: PA 502