2024-2025 University Catalog

AWM-5500 WESTERN MEDICAL SCREENING

In this class, students will learn about Western medical techniques for physical examination, health screening and care management. Students will learn to conduct a Western physical examination so that they may differentiate between and select those patients with potentially serious disorders who should be referred for emergency treatment or assessment by a Western physician. Additionally, students will be able to define and discuss medicolegal matters concerning their patients, including issues of patient confidentiality, consent, abandonment, negligence, assault and battery.

Credits

2.5

Corequisite

AWM-5402