PA 512. Physical Diagnosis III

Credits 2.00 PeopleSoft Course ID: 014784 Grading Basis GRD

This is the third course in a three-course series. The course presents fundamental concepts in the physician assistant/patient relationship with emphasis being placed on interviewing, history taking, physical assessment and diagnosis based on clinical findings. Both normal and abnormal health assessment findings are highlighted. Students will learn about cultural competencies, health disparities and diversity components. Classroom activities focus primarily on assessments that require history taking skills and utilize organizing theory and frameworks. Labs focus on the knowledge and skills for history taking and physical examination. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the physician assistant studies program .