Description
This course introduces students to the basic skills and knowledge needed to evaluate and treat common illnesses and injuries, case presentation, and prepares the student for board-like examination. This is the second of a two-part lab sequence providing a practical approach to management of medical and surgical conditions. Topics include radiology, lung and heart sounds, intravenous catheterization, lumbar punctures, gastrointestinal procedures, digital rectal examination, venipuncture, joint aspiration/injection, and miscellaneous urgent care/primary care procedures. In addition, students will take a PACKRAT and an Bad News Delivery OSCE exam. Prerequisites: PAS 502, 511, 513, 521, 525, 530, and 532. (3 units; Spring)