An adequate history and physical examination are fundamental to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. To that end, this course will teach the student how to perform a medical history and thorough physical examination and accurately record the findings.
During EPC III and IV, the organ systems are revisited in conjunction with the system being covered in the basic science curriculum. The same teaching modalities employed in the first year are repeated here. During these two semesters, history-taking and physical examination skills are enhanced through the introduction of more advanced technique incorporating the students’ developing recognition of pathologic findings. The students will learn basic clinical skills in preparation for their clinical rotations.
The specific subject matter of each course is as follows:
- Essentials of Patient Care III - Advanced interpersonal and patient care skills, advanced musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular and pulmonary exams. Introduction to basic and advanced cardiac life support (BLS/ACLS)