Patient Assessment I
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Course Information
Subject code
PA
Subject Code Description
Physician Assistant
Course Number
6500
Catalog Title
Patient Assessment I
Course Description
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 first course in a three-part series.
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following major(s)
MSPA - Physician Assistant
Restricted to the following student level(s)
GR - Graduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated