PHAS 502C - History and Physical Examination Skills (4)

This course is designed to provide the primary care physician assistant student with the essential skills needed to obtain a patient’s comprehensive medical history and perform a comprehensive physical examination. Additional emphasis will be placed on written and verbal communication skills. Weekly laboratory sessions will enable the student to practice physical assessment and communication skills on one another in a comfortable environment. Practice in the use of pertinent diagnostic equipment will be incorporated. Proper documentation of the adult comprehensive history and physical exam will be practiced. Summer