PAS 7302 HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB 2 (2)

The second course in a five-part series on the history and physical examination knowledge and skills needed to provide care to patients from all backgrounds in clinical practice. Learn essential clinical skills to perform comprehensive and focused cardiovascular and pulmonary physical examinations. Develop patient-centered communication skills through effective history-taking, medical interviewing techniques, physical examination, and medical diagnostic equipment to assess patients. Practice the skills by examining lab partners and/or standardized patients, focusing on mastering cardiovascular and pulmonary examinations, and using related diagnostic studies, including ECG, spirometry, and pulmonary function tests. Learn a detailed understanding of the fundamental components of electrocardiography (ECG), spirometry, and pulmonary function tests, the significance of each component in each test, and practical guidance on performing ECG accurately in the clinical practice setting.