Description
This course is the first in a two-course series designed to provide students with an overview of the necessary skills and procedures needed for clinical practice as a Physician Assistant. It allows students to develop the diagnostic and therapeutic skills required to provide proficient care throughout their future careers. This course includes both lecture and laboratory components. Lectures provide the foundation necessary for students to interpret various diagnostic studies, safely perform clinical procedures, and further enhance communication and physical examination skills. At the end of this course, the student will be able to interpret EKG & imaging studies, provide life support, perform minor invasive procedures using sterile technique, and inform and obtain consent from patients. Prerequisites: All first-semester PA courses.