Patient Assessment II
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Course Information
Subject code
PA
Subject Code Description
Physician Assistant
Course Number
6520
Course Title
Patient Assessment II
Catalog Subject and Course Number
PA6520
Catalog Title
Patient Assessment II
Course Description (Combined)
Prerequisites: PA 6000, PA 6100, PA 6200, PA 6300, PA 6400, PA 6500, and PA 6600
Course Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Program (MMS-PA)
Provides the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and record a complete medical history and physical examination, and to utilize diagnostic tests or procedures to evaluate a patient’s health status or complaint. Through a combination of didactic and hands-on learning students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a thorough patient assessment. Where possible, this course aligns with topics in anatomy, basic science, and clinical medicine. This is the second course in a three-part series.
Credit: 3
No Prerequisites and Corequisites