CCPA 5040 - Patient Assessment I

4 credit hours

Patient Assessment I is the first course in a four-course series which will introduce PA students to foundational principles related to successful patient interviewing, physical exam, and documentation. Instruction will focus on the regions of the Head (HEENT) & Neck, incorporating dermatology and neurology assessment. Additional topics covered include special senses, cranial nerves, common diagnostic clinical procedures, and the interconnectedness of multi-organ systems that overlap during HEENT and Neurology assessments. Students will be able to practice interpersonal communication skills for patient interviewing and the correct techniques for physical examination.