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ADVANCED PATIENT EVALUATION I

PHYASST 620
Course Description

Advanced physical examination and patient evaluation techniques with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system; selected physical exam procedures in the complete evaluation of patients; advanced medical interviewing skills.

Prerequisites

Declared in Physician Assistant program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.9

3.4% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.51%

-1.05% from Historical

A Rate
91.04%

44.39% from Historical

Class Size
67

39.17% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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