PAE I

Foundational skills and techniques required to gather a complete medical history, perform a comprehensive physical examination and the intro of medical communication. It introduces the art of history taking and physical examinations of the HEENT, skin, lymphatic system, and lungs. Structure and function of the body, laboratory sessions emphasizing the proper use of diagnostic equipment and techniques for performing a comprehensive physical exam and assessment. Predominant focus on interactive practice and training within the lab setting developed concurrently with other coursework and including simulated patients, simulated models, cadavers and small group sessions. Foundations of radiologic review, obtaining vitals, basic suturing, anesthesia, and sterile technique. While learning the organ systems, they will learn and practice related procedures and diagnostic evaluations.