Skilled Clinician II

3 credits · Graduate

The Skilled Clinician II course is the second course in a 3-term Skilled Clinician Curriculum (runs across Year 1 of the MPAS program). Skilled Clinician II focuses on developing a comprehensive set of practical abilities necessary for providing high-quality healthcare. The Skilled Clinician II curriculum encompasses a range of essential clinical skills, including history-taking, physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, patient communication, procedural proficiency, and patient management. PA students will learn to conduct thorough patient interviews, perform accurate physical assessments, interpret diagnostic tests, develop their medical communication skills, and formulate appropriate differential diagnoses. The Skilled Clinician curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience, enabling students to gain proficiency in various procedures, such as suturing, venipuncture, and wound care. Students are trained in managing patients across different healthcare settings, enhancing their abilities to deliver compassionate and evidence-based care. Content covered in Skilled Clinician II aligns with concurrent Medical Foundations II and Professional Competencies II curriculum addressing human growth and development, obstetrics/gynecology, urology, neurology, psychiatry, and the musculoskeletal system. PREREQUISITES: MPAS 5210 RESTRICTIONS: Students enrolled in MPAS program