Patient Evaluation I

Catalog description

This is the first in a series of courses designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to obtain and record the complete medical history and perform the physical exam. A focus is placed on development of proper techniques utilized in the acquisition of an accurate, focused, and comprehensive historical and physical examination. Students learn to utilize accurate medical terminology in the documentation of historical and physical exam findings. Via formal lectures and laboratories, this course also provides an overview of the medical record as well as fosters the development of writing and organizational skills used in medical documentation. Additionally, it develops student oral presentation skills that will be utilized in clinical practice. Skills will be developed through formal lectures, structured laboratory exercises and supervised community-based clinical practice experiences.