MSPA 574Medical Ethics and Profession

Catalog

Offers students practical knowledge and context related to PA practice including care provided by PAs, systems of care and ethical behavior. Students will consider the history of the PA profession, utilize knowledge of legal obligations/regulations, structures of team care, and key PA organizations as references for their practice as a PA. Students will use principles of medical ethics to work through ethical decision making skills important for the practicing PA. 2 credits