PAS - 512 History and Physical Examination I

The PAS-512 and PAS 522 course series will prepare students to conduct effective medical interviews, use appropriate formatting to document and clinical information, perform comprehensive physical examinations and interpret examination findings. In PAS-512, students will learn and practice interviewing techniques and interpersonal communication skills that result in effective exchange of information with patients, their families and other health care providers. Instruction on the components of the health history (chief complaint, present illness, past history, family history, personal and social history, review of symptoms) is provided. Credit Hours: (2)