MPA 533 - Physical Assessment and Procedures III

3.00 credits.

This course is a lecture and laboratory course designed to further explore the physical examination, procedural and basic point of care skills across the life span. The students will continue their comprehensive physical examination, problem focused data collection based on patient presentation, point of care and procedural skills. They will also be introduced to more complex procedures (biopsy, incision and drainage, intubation, etc). Hours: lecture 1, laboratory 6. *Prerequisite(s): MPA 531 and MPA 532. Fall semester.