PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is acquaint the students with western physical diagnostic processes and procedures combining history taking, physical examination and
differential diagnosis. Common physical examinations of the skin, head and neck, eyes, ears, nose and throat, thorax and lungs, heart and neck vessels, peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system, abdomen, muscular and skeletal system, neurological system, male genitalia, female genitalia/breast will be introduced & covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course each student should be able to demonstrate mastery of the following objectives:
1) Obtain and document a complete history for adult and pediatric patients.
2) Perform and document a complete physical examination for adult and pediatric patients.
3) Be able to correctly take Vitals (BP, Pulse, Temperature, Respiration, Pain Scale Assessment).
4) Be able to auscultate lungs and heart in the thoracic cavity.
5) Be able to perform basic orthopedic and neurological examinations.
6) Be able to identify common medical problems using history and physical examination skills
only.
RECOMMENDED REFERENCES
Bate’s Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking
Lynn Bickley - 8th edition or newer recommended, but all editions are great
Some editions include an instructional DVD
The purpose of this course is acquaint the students with western physical diagnostic processes and procedures combining history taking, physical examination and
differential diagnosis. Common physical examinations of the skin, head and neck, eyes, ears, nose and throat, thorax and lungs, heart and neck vessels, peripheral vascular system and lymphatic system, abdomen, muscular and skeletal system, neurological system, male genitalia, female genitalia/breast will be introduced & covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course each student should be able to demonstrate mastery of the following objectives:
1) Obtain and document a complete history for adult and pediatric patients.
2) Perform and document a complete physical examination for adult and pediatric patients.
3) Be able to correctly take Vitals (BP, Pulse, Temperature, Respiration, Pain Scale Assessment).
4) Be able to auscultate lungs and heart in the thoracic cavity.
5) Be able to perform basic orthopedic and neurological examinations.
6) Be able to identify common medical problems using history and physical examination skills
only.
RECOMMENDED REFERENCES
Bate’s Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking
Lynn Bickley - 8th edition or newer recommended, but all editions are great
Some editions include an instructional DVD
