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Dept of Obstectrics & Gynecology

Greg Conyers, Director
Office of Educational Computing & Technology

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Preventive Care and Health Maintenance

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APGO Educational Objectives

Rationale: The student will recognize the value of routine health surveillance as a part of health promotion and disease prevention. 

The student will be able to list the following: 

1. Age appropriate screening procedures and recommended time intervals for: 
   1. Blood pressure monitoring 
   2. Immunizations 
   3. Mammogram 
   4. Pap smear 
   5. Blood lipid profiles 
2. The student will be able to counsel the patient regarding: 
   1. Contraception 
   2. Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases 
   3. Diet 
   4. Exercise 
   5. Stress management 
   6. Smoking cessation 
   7. Substance abuse 
   8. Seat belt use 
   9. Sun exposure 
   10. Local specific risks 
   11. Depression 
3. The student will he able to evaluate the cost and benefits of routine health surveillance 
4. The student will be able to explain prevention guidelines for the following: 
   1. Breast 
   2. Cervix 
   3. Colon 
   4. Cardiovascular 
   5. Skin 
   6. Bones 
   7. Eyes 
   8. Immunizations

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