PA Professional Practice IV

Catalog description

PA Practice IV is the final course in a four-course series designed to prepare students for professional practice as a physician assistant (PA). The course series covers essential professional issues common to practicing PAs, including legislation, professionalism, medical ethics, and the business of health care. Throughout the series, a special emphasis is also placed on the development of leadership skills. This specific course helps transition students into the clinical phase and beyond by providing a clinical year orientation, as well as in-depth instruction on PA licensure, certification, and credentialing. This course also focuses on patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and the prevention of medical errors.