PAS 5138: Clinical Medicine: Skills and Assessment II

Program
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Credits 5

This second of a two-semester course continues to introduce the fundamental principles of clinical practice including history-taking, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and screening tests, documentation using the SOAP format, communicating concise oral presentations, and performing basic procedures. The first of three clinical competency assessments is held during this course, to ensure learner readiness to enter the clinical phase of training. (EPAs 1, 3, 5, 6, and 12)