PAS 7303 HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB 3 (2)

The third course is 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. Practice the technical skills learned in History and Physical Labs 1 and 2.  Develop clinical skills to conduct comprehensive and focused patient histories and physical examinations while honing patient-centered communication skills through effective history-taking and medical interviewing. Learn to perform comprehensive and focused physical examinations using medical diagnostic equipment and techniques. Learners will learn essential clinical skills required to perform breast and axillae, abdominal, anus, and rectal examinations. Practice with task trainers (breast, anus, rectum), lab partners (abdominal exam only) and/or standardized patients (breast, axillae, abdomen) to gain hands-on experience in the breast and axillae, abdominal, anus, and rectal examinations .