Medical Diag. & Procedures

This course will build on the knowledge, skills and techniques learned in PAE I&II as well as concurrently in PAE III and Special Populations to further develop students diagnostic and procedural skills. Students will learn principles of surgery including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care and have the opportunity to learn minor surgical procedures often utilized in practice. This course will further develop foundational knowledge and skills in EKG interpretation and radiologic interpretation developed in the PAE series. Students will become familiar with the indications, contraindications, complications, and interpretations associated with the various clinical procedures that they will perform.