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Internal Clinical Examination
Internistische Untersuchung
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:37
Abstract
With this course (physical exam for internists) the basics of examination including inspection, palpation, auscultation, measurements with simple clinical tools and application of additional instruments are delivered for eight „organ-groups“ (metabolism, respiration, digestion, lymphatic system, neuro-system, urogenital tract Kopf und circulation).
Objective
The students will learn to examine in active and passive ways the following organ-systems: lymph, blood, heart, circulation, lungs, GI-tract, skin, ear-throat-nose, lungs and chest, nerves, brain, hormones and metabolism. - They know the flow and order of the physical exam - They know the reference and normal values and significant deviations - They know additional examination tests and supportive tools and their interpretation
Content
8 different examination courses: - Cardiovascular system - Thorax / lung - Digestion - Nerves - ORL / eyes - Blood / lymph / skin - General internal status with glands and metabolism - Urogenital
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 03.02.2025
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course |
Internistische Untersuchung
Blockkurs KW21 (19.05.-23.05.2025) im Kantonsspital Aarau
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2 h weekly |