CCPA 5050 - Patient Assessment II

4 credit hours

Patient Assessment II is the first in a second of four courses covering different body systems. Students will develop technical, clinical and interpersonal skills through patient interviewing, physical exam, documentation, formulating an assessment, and developing a patient-centered treatment plan, pertaining to rheumatology, pulmonology, and cardiology. Students will learn history taking, physical examination skills, formulating the most likely diagnosis, and patient management skills. Instruction occurs primarily through interactive learning modules and collaborative case studies. Prerequisite(s): Admission to and matriculation in the CCPA program.