This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the normal structure and function, disorders and abnormalities, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology associated with ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dermatology, gastroenterology, urology, male reproduction, obstetrics & gynecology, orthopedic medicine, neurology & mental health, endocrinology and pulmonary medicine. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the methodology used to educate patients, and will demonstrate comprehension and competency in performing basic neurological assessment, blood/glucose testing, labeling the skin and understanding different type of burn treatments, diagnostic imaging, and performing spirometry testing. Students will demonstrate proper techniques to teach patients how to use ambulatory devices.
Prerequisites
None