Patient Assessment III

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Course Information

Subject code

PA

Subject Code Description

Physician Assistant

Course Number

6530

Catalog Title

Patient Assessment III

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 third 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