MPA 504 - Introduction to Clinical Studies

4.00 credits.

This 4-credit course will introduce students to the process of collecting and documenting data (patient history), basic physical exam skills and medical abbreviations. There is discussion of each component of a SOAP note and how to document appropriately as well as introductory interviewing skills. Students will learn oral and written presentation skills. Students will learn the basic head to toe physical exam needed as a foundation for the remainder of the didactic year, clinical rotations and career as a physician assistant. Summer term. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 3.