MPAS 625 Foundations of PA Practice IV
This final Foundations course continues to build on the basic concepts, facts, and principles that are essential in understanding the fundamental elements of the physician assistant profession. Utilizing the team-based learning approach, students will develop an appreciation of the unique contributions of various professionals in the community. Lectures, small group discussions, reflective paper, readings, and field experiences are the teaching strategies for this course. Topics addressed during this semester will include diversity issues related to sexuality, domestic violence and abuse, medical error prevention, patient safety, quality improvement, risk management, physician assistant licensure and credentialing, the laws and regulations regarding professional practice, and contract negotiations. Student self-assessment and reflection will occur during this course. Professionalism will be assessed.