PA 5450 Emergency Medicine/Surgery/Skills
This course uses an integrated approach to provide principles of care for patients in the hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute and emergent illness and pre- and post- operative care of surgical patients. This course also serves as an introduction to common clinical procedures in current physician assistant practice. Students will build upon knowledge developed in previous semesters and gain a critical thinking framework from which they will continue building their cognitive and procedural abilities throughout their education and careers. Fall II Phase I. Successful completion of both the theory and lab components of the course is required to pass the course.
Corequisite
PAL 5450 - lab