Musculoskeletal System and Rheumatologic Diseases

Catalog description

A didactic clinical medicine module course designed to help the student develop the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively evaluate and treat conditions of the musculoskeletal structures and rheumatologic conditions. Students discuss normal anatomy and physiology, the role of genetics on the development of disease and/or injury, common symptoms and physical examination findings, appropriate investigation/diagnostics across patient presentations, treatment for acute and chronic disease states, the role of social factors on disease progression or delayed healing, and the prognosis of various disease and/or injury patterns. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Physician Associate Program. Co-requisites: PAS 628 , PAS 629 , PAS 631 , PAS 633 .