PAS 619 Psychosocial Dimensions of Primary Care
Prepares the PA graduate student to recognize the common behavioral health diagnoses that are relevant to primary care. The course covers identifying the psychiatric and psychosocial aspects of the individual and determining an appropriate plan of care. This is to include appropriate medication use and referrals, and consultations with various members of the behavioral medicine team. Techniques that will prepare the PA provider to discuss difficult psychosocial topics with patients are covered.