Patient Assessment III

Prerequisites: Program Director approval

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 third course in a three-part series.

Credit: 3