Emergency Medicine

Catalog description

This graduate-level course is designed to equip physician assistant students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on clinical skills required for effective emergency care. This course covers the urgent assessment and management of a broad range of acute conditions commonly encountered in emergency settings, including trauma, environmental emergencies, toxicology, and pediatric crises. Emphasizing practical application through clinical reasoning conferences (CRC), simulation cases, and advanced life support protocols, students will develop the expertise to handle life-threatening situations and deliver high-quality care in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in emergency medicine. Students will be prepared to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and life-threatening conditions, applying evidence-based practices in high-pressure environments. The combination of didactic learning, clinical reasoning conferences, and simulation cases will provide a comprehensive foundation for effective practice in emergency settings.