PA 402 - History Taking and Patient Education Skills

(1.5 credits)

Will focus on preparing the student to perform and document an organized and appropriate medical history in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Appropriate documentation of the physical examination, components of office and hospital charting as well as the approach to difficult patient interactions and delivering bad news are also presented. In addition, the course will address strategies that will empower students to become effective patient educators. Students will learn to glean information from patients and then to apply that information to patient education strategies that increase patient understanding and compliance. Taught in conjunction with PA 403 - History Taking and Patient Education Skills Lab.