Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology, Genetics and Immunology for Physician Assistants

Catalog description

This course provides a broad overview of microbiology, genetics and immunology as they pertain to the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases. A focus is placed on understanding laboratory tests - their indications, contraindications and purposes - as well as key components of patient education and informed consent. The significance of normal and abnormal results will be discussed as well as the importance of choosing appropriate, cost-effective tests that will impact and guide medical decision making.