PA 522 Principles of Physical Diagnosis III
This is the final course in the three-part physical diagnosis series, and is designed to further acquaint Physician Assistant students with current methods used in evaluating and diagnosing medical conditions in the general population. It presents information in a lecture format, which is followed by a guided practical lab, a practice session, and then testing of the material covered. Methods utilized will include interviewing techniques, proper use of equipment, history taking, note writing, performing examinations, OSCEs, and correlating signs and symptoms with disease processes. Systems covered in this section include the breast, female genitalia, the pregnant female, the musculosketal system, and the nervous system. Consideration of special populations such as the pediatric and the geriatric patient will also be covered. The practical culmination will be the performance of a comprehensive physical examination. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to present the information obtained in the proper written and oral format and be able to perform the appropriate examination.