PA 506 Patient Assessment & Counseling I with Lab

Develops knowledge and skills required to obtain and document a complete medical history and physical examination.  Observational and listening skills, appropriate equipment, proper techniques, and accurate medical documentation and terminology are used to document findings.  Introduction to the medical record, oral presentations, writing and documentation skills for paper and electronic medical records (EMR) will be covered.  History taking and physical examination learning covers human vitals, infectious disease, hematology, dermatology, HEENT, endocrine, and musculoskeletal. 

Credits

5.5