Description
Diagnostics I is the first in a 4-part course series spanning the didactic year designed to provide students with an overview of the necessary and relevant laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging studies needed for clinical practice as a Physician Assistant. It allows students to develop diagnostic skills required to provide proficient care throughout their future careers. This course is primarily lecture components coupled with group work using case studies to practice interpreting different diagnostic studies. Lectures provide the foundation necessary for students to interpret various diagnostic studies and group work will allow practice identifying common pathology in diagnostic studies. At the end of this course, the student will be able to understand basic principles of X-ray, CT/MRI, ultrasound as well as identify common pathologic findings. They will be able to interpret and understand the clinical application of abnormal laboratory studies and ECG.