MPAS 611 Foundations of PA Practice II
This second 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 civil rights, evidence-based medicine, HIPPA, critical thinking and reasoning, problem-solving and medical decision-making skills, clinical judgement, electronic medical records, medical ethics, infection control, and blood borne pathogens. Students will become certified in BLS. Student self-assessment and reflection will occur during this course. Professionalism will be assessed.