DPAM-5201 Principles of Physician Assistant Practice I
This is the first course in a five-part series designed provide awareness and appreciation of the contexts surrounding, intersecting, and supporting medical practice as a Physician Assistant. Topics covered will include communication skills, providing care to special populations, understanding the social determinants of health, promotion of preventative healthcare across the lifespan, palliative and end-of-life care, preparation for working in interprofessional teams, providing culturally sensitive patient education and counseling, interpretation and evaluation of medical literature and its application to clinical practice, the business of healthcare, healthcare policy, concepts of public health, the history of the PA profession, medical ethics, professionalism, and provider personal wellness.