CCPA 5060 - Patient Assessment III

4 credit hours

Patient Assessment III is the third in a series 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, elated to the genitourinary, renal, gastroenteric, obstetric, gynecologic, and musculoskeletal systems. 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.