CCPA 5070 - Patient Assessment IV

4 credit hours

Patient Assessment IV is the final 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, related to the endocrinology and neurology for patients across the lifespan and review specific populations of geriatrics and pediatrics. 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.