MEDICAL INFORMATICS

Catalog description

This course will provide an overview of research for physician assistants and introduce the fundamental skills required for research in the health professions. More specifically, the course will provide an introduction to research. Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of searching medical literature. Students will be prepared to critically read published reports of clinical research and identify strengths and weaknesses. The course will also provide instruction on evidence based medicine. It will include relevant statistical analysis tools. An introduction to the art of medical writing is included. This course is the beginning course leading to successful completion of the Master's Project PA 610/611/612. At the conclusion of PA 516, students should have acquired the basic skills to start a Research Project.