PAS 5233 - Medical Interviewing/Physical Diagnosis III

3 Credit Hours

This course will introduce the student to medical interviews and proper documentation of a patient encounter including assessment of vital signs and communicating with cultural sensitivity. The course will also introduce the student to the components of a comprehensive physical exam, the development of clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, and billing and coding. The course will be taught via lectures, team-based learning discussions, and skills lab/student performance. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, competency, and patient sensitivity. 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: Summer Only

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