Concepts in Physician Assistant Practice

Catalog description

Focus on the physician assistant’s scope of practice and related regulatory requirements, the nature of their relationship to physicians and other healthcare providers, and concepts regarding the delivery of health care to diverse and vulnerable populations. Includes introduction to principles of health policy and health administration, a historical review of the physician assistant profession, and the role that physician assistants perform in the current healthcare delivery system. Exploration of topics related to health promotion and disease prevention, including current national health initiatives and health challenges. Examines cultural and religious diversity as it relates to healthcare and the disparities in healthcare delivery. Summer Only.