MPAS 508 History and Physical Examination

MPAS 508 History and Physical Examination provides instruction and practice in obtaining and recording a comprehensive and focused patient health history and performing an accurate and appropriate physical examination on patients of any age. Emphasis is placed on professionalism and sensitivity to gender, age and socio-cultural background. The initial focus is on developing the student’s ability to recognize normal physical exam findings followed by distinguishing them from common abnormal exam findings.  Students focus initially on mastery of individual body system skills followed by performance of complete history and physical examinations by the end of the course series.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring I