Patient Assessment IV is the final course in a four-course series designed to develop the clinical, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills required to assess patients across the lifespan effectively. This course includes instruction on eliciting a complete medical history, performing a comprehensive physical examination, oral presentation, and written documentation. The course topics follow a systems-based approach in alignment with the Clinical Medicine course series. This course includes laboratory practice sessions and laboratory practical exams to evaluate medical interviewing and physical examination skills.
MSPA 5133 Patient Assessment III; Successful completion of prior semester of coursework.