Topics in PA Practice I

Catalog description

This is the first course in a two-part series. The course focuses on understanding the philosophical and practical principles related to the following topics: professional and medical ethics, patient/provider and provider/provider relationships, HIPAA, confidentiality, history of and current topics in the PA profession and professional practice, provider burnout. Students will complete 20-hours of Lifestyle medicine training to prepare for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Certification. Additionally, the course discusses providing care for patients with disabilities, under-resourced, vulnerable, and diverse patient populations.