Diagnosis

DIAGNOSIS 521
Diagnostic Skills I: Case History
This is a lecture and laboratory course whereby students learn the skills to take an appropriate case history as it relates to a patient's problem. Students are introduced to the methods of diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills. Prerequisites: CH511, AN512, PP512.

1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours, 2 semester hours

This lecture and laboratory course introduces students to the procedures necessary to examine the neuromusculoskeletal system. Normal and abnormal findings are presented and discussed. An emphasis is placed on a student's understanding of clinical anatomy and interpretation of positive tests and signs. Prerequisites: DX521, AN526, CH522, PP524.

2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 4 semester hours

This lecture and laboratory course introduces students to the procedures necessary to examine the various systems of the body. Normal and abnormal findings are presented and discussed. Students continue to refine their history taking skills and development of diagnostic reasoning skills. Prerequisites: DX521.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 3 semester hours

This course introduces the student to the appropriate ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests. Prerequisites: DX613, PH612, PA611.

3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours

This course is a continuation of the examination procedures learned in DX612. Students through a problem-based format develop the clinically reasoning skills to differentiate conditions affecting the neuromusculoskeletal system.

2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours, 4 semester hours

This course presents the conditions and differential diagnosis of dermatological and gynecological conditions. The student is also made aware of the specific health care problems of the aged patient. Physiological effects of aging on the various systems within the body, as well as the common disorders of the elderly, with an emphasis on the neuromusculoskeletal system are presented. Prerequisites: all courses semesters I-V.

4 lecture hours, 4 semester hours

This course introduces the student to the health care needs of the developing child and mother from conception to birth to childhood and adolescence. Complications of pregnancy, delivery, post partum care, and the chiropractic management of the obstetrical patient will be discussed. The examination and conditions of the pediatric patient as well as the management of the pediatric patient is presented. Prerequisites: all courses semesters I-V.

3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 3 semester hours