PA 522 Principles of Physical Diagnosis III
Physical Diagnosis III is the final course in a three-part 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, check offs, and correlating signs and symptoms with disease processes. Topics covered in this section include the pediatric patient, musculoskeletal system, breast, female pelvic, pregnant female, nervous system and the geriatric patient. The practical culmination will be the performance of a comprehensive physical examination.