Technical Skills and Diagnostic Procedures for Physician Assistants

Catalog description

This course provides students with instruction and hands-on experience in basic clinical and technical skills, including procedures that are commonly used in primary care situations. This will include the procedure itself, indications, contraindications and potential complications for a variety of procedures as well as the key components of informed consent, patient education and follow up. Procedures covered include, but are not limited to, injections, IV insertion, suturing and urinary catheterization.