College and Administrative Physicals Are Performed Without an Appointment at South Tampa Immediate Care

College and Administrative Physicals Tampa FLAre you required to have a physical examination before you start college, camp, a new job, or another venture? If you’re looking at the paperwork and feeling slightly overwhelmed, come to South Tampa Immediate Care. We offer college and administrative physicals – as well as a full range of other non-emergency health care services – on a walk-in basis. We know you’re busy preparing for your exciting new chapter, and we’ll help you get this detail taken care of right away so you can focus on moving forward.

What do college and administrative physicals involve?

College and administrative physicals are a bit different than annual wellness physicals. Rather than providing a broad overview of your general health, these “special purpose” exams are designed to confirm that you are healthy enough to safely participate in a specific activity. Even so, most forms request similar information.

In general, any physical exam will include several key elements. A medical professional will evaluate your health by:

  • Discussing your individual and family medical history
  • Measuring your vital signs, including body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
  • Listening (with a stethoscope) to your heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract
  • Observing (with a special instrument) the interior of your eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Palpating (touching) key areas of your body to determine the size and shape of certain organs and check for unusual lumps
  • Percussing (tapping) on certain areas of your body to test your reflexes

Based on the results of your medical history review, physical exam, or symptoms, your physician may also order a diagnostic test, such as a urinalysis, X-ray, or blood work.

It can sometimes be challenging to get an appointment with a primary care physician or pediatrician, especially during back-to-school season and other busy times. But, the team at South Tampa Immediate Care is always ready to perform college and administrative physicals. We’re available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, and we never require appointments. Why not stop by our office at 602 South Howard Avenue in Tampa and get your required physical completed today?