PA 6530 - History and Physical Exam III

2 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6510 and PA 6520. Continues to focus on relevant history and physical examination skills needed to assess the musculoskeletal and neurologic systems. Additionally, students will have a comprehensive survey regarding clinical assessment nuances for special patient populations, including pediatric (infants, children, and adolescents) and geriatric age groups as well as adults with intellectual delays and hospitalized patients. Final course in the series allows students to coalesce regional and population-specific history and physical exam techniques into a comprehensive history and physical required for preventive, well-person encounters. Underlying emphasis will also be placed on the development of non-cognitive interpersonal and professionalism skills.

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