Advanced Physical Assessment Workshop 2024

Pharmacists and Ph*rm*cy residents are invited to further their knowledge and acquire the skills to fulfill the expanding role of the pharmacist!

NOTE: Participants are required to complete three hours of pre-work. Assignments will be distributed two weeks in advance of the program.

1. Discuss the role of the pharmacist in conducting physical assessments.
   
2. List the four steps involved in the physical assessment process: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
   
3. Explain the importance of a patient-centered physical assessment care process.
   
4. Demonstrate appropriate physical assessment techniques for the following topics: vital signs, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological.
   
5. Interpret physical assessment results and their implications on patient care.

Participants who attend this application-based program, complete the program evaluation and assessment for this session, and achieve competence measured by hands-on evaluation of skills will receive 8.0 continuing education contact hours (0.8 CEUs). The evaluation and assessment need to be completed one day following the workshop.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, 8701 West Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, United States