PAS - 514 Diagnostic Methods I

The PAS-514 and PAS 534 course series discusses the essentials of ordering, interpreting and performing clinical studies used in the screening, diagnosis, management and monitoring of human disease. PAS-514 will cover topics related to clinical laboratory studies (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, molecular diagnostic techniques, histology, cytology, skin testing, sputum and pleural fluid examination) and blood gases. Using diagnostic testing in disease assessment and management including generation of the differential diagnosis is included throughout both courses. Credit Hours: (2)