MPAS 617 Foundations of PA Practice III
This third course in a series of four continues the focus upon acquisition of essential knowledge and skills required to enter the physician assistant profession. Utilizing individual and team-based learning, students will develop an appreciation for the unique contributions and roles of various health professionals in the healthcare team. Lectures, small group discussions, reflective paper, readings, and practical experiences will be the teaching strategies for this course. Topics addressed during this semester will include interpersonal and communication skills, effective exchange of medical information to include patient hand-offs and informed consent, communication with patients, their families and other health professionals, alternative medicine, community disaster preparedness, and public health (as it relates to the role of the practicing physician assistant). Student self-assessment and reflection will occur during this course. Professionalism will be assessed.