Physical Examination Techniques

Catalog description

Content addresses knowledge and skills required to safely assist the medical provider during a patient’s physical examination, including exam room preparation, how to obtain and document a patient’s medical history, vital signs, and anthropometric measurements, and how to position patients for examination. Other topics include tests for vision and hearing as well as treatment of common eye and ear conditions. Lab instruction offers students focused opportunities to explore and practice these skills. Students are assessed on their abilities to perform these skills in the Sequence II Clinical Applications course.