PAS-520: Physical Diagnosis I

This course is designed to introduce the student to patient history taking and communication skills. Students will begin using medical diagnostic equipment as they develop the skills needed to perform complete and focused physical examinations. This course is in the lecture, small group, and laboratory formats. Students will examine assigned laboratory partners and simulated patients to gain the skills and knowledge to perform a thorough history and physical examination. Students will build on their clinical assessment and documentation skills through participation in small group case studies and Objective Structured Clinical Encounters (OSCE) using human patient simulators. In addition, students will complete the Basic Life Support (BLS) and learn airway management skills.