PAS 5223 - Medical Interviewing/Physical Diagnosis II

3 Credit Hours

The course is a continuation of Medical Interviewing/Physical Diagnosis I and will instruct the student on how to competently perform a comprehensive physical examination and body system specific focused exams. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, competency, and patient sensitivity. Instruction will also include generating differential diagnoses, selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies, and the development of appropriate patient-centered treatment plans and counseling. The course will be taught via lecture, small group discussions, and practice lab sessions. Students will be taught physical examinations corresponding with Pathophysiology/Medicine I organ systems (dermatology, hematology/oncology, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology, pulmonary, and cardiovascular) and diagnostic test interpretation corresponding with Clinical Skills I and II. The students will be encouraged to study collaboratively.

Note: Access Med Online bundle – All required textbooks are supplied online through Access Medicine. If you would prefer a physical text, these will be available for purchase through the bookstore, but a physical copy is not required by the program.
Availability: Spring Only

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