PAS 6050 History and Physical Exam I
Prepares the physician assistant student to obtain appropriate and pertinent historical information and perform a physical examination in any patient across the lifespan. Both history and physical examination findings assist in the formulation of a reasonable differential diagnosis and ultimately a diagnosis. The course teaches students to prepare proper and legal documentation. The course includes an introduction to basic primary care procedures. Integument, eyes, ears, nose, throat, lymphatic, genitourinary and reproduction, and lungs are covered.