PA 6220 Patient Assessment I
This is part 1 of a 2-part course series in which students will learn how to properly document medical interviews and other patient encounters. This course on patient assessment focuses on patient communication skills, techniques of interviewing and performance of complete physical examination, development of critical thinking and decision-making skills needed to assess adult patients' mental and physical status. It continues and builds upon assessment of common and important symptoms. Students will be put into practice initial physical examination skills and techniques as well as hone early documentation skills. This course includes critiqued presentation of patient data in both oral and written form.