PYAS 6551 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

[3 Credits]

Physician Assistant Professional Practice is an instructional course designed to introduce the entry level physician assistant student to the unique origins, development, practice laws and workforce trends of the profession. This course will allow the student to develop a thorough understanding of the role of the physician assistant in health care delivery and the scope of PA practice, health law, the physician assistand profession its history. The course will emphasize the PA’s role in healthcare delivery as a member of an interdisciplinary team.