Professional & Psychosocial Issues of Physician Assistant Practice

Catalog description

This course explores the PA profession and potential issues inherent in the PA health care provider role. It addresses the psychosocial dynamics of health care, personal biases that may impact the provision of patient care, and the fundamentals of health care delivery systems. It also explores the professional resources available to PAs, state and national PA organizations and their roles, as well as the various health professionals a PA may interact with as part of a team.