NKPA 532 - Patient Assessment II

Credit(s): 3 hours
In this course, the student will build on the knowledge and foundational skills and techniques learned in NKPA 531 - Patient Assessment I, in the performance of a thorough physical examination and medical history. The student will integrate the knowledge obtained in NKPA 542 - Clinical Medicine II to emphasize the proper use of diagnostic equipment and technique for performing a comprehensive physical examination. The course topics will include the endocrine system, gastroenterology, renal, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, rheumatology, neurology and the musculoskeletal system.