Art and Science of Medicine I

Catalog description

This course is part one of a two-semester sequence in the art and science of physical diagnosis. Students learn the principles of patient interviewing, the components and practice of conducting the medical history, and the technique of performing a physical examination. Areas of focus in the physical examination include the general survey, vital signs, head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, neck, chest, and heart. Students also learn the indications, contraindications, techniques, and complications of common clinical procedures. This course contains both lecture and laboratory components. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies. In order to register for this course, the student must be a graduate student in the Physician Assistant plan.