Overview of patient assessment skills

Health Assessment teaches students how to gather comprehensive information about patient health. The course emphasizes inspection palpation percussion and auscultation as core techniques.

Students learn how to interpret findings and identify normal and abnormal patterns. Assessment becomes a foundation for clinical decision making.

The course highlights the importance of communication and cultural sensitivity during assessment.

Students practice assessments across the lifespan gaining confidence in their ability to evaluate diverse populations.

Health Assessment strengthens clinical reasoning and prepares students for advanced practice.