Description: Introduction to the PA Profession, including information about the hisotry of the profession, AAPA Code of Ethics, credentialing and recertification requirements of PA profession, the PA professional's role in healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, relationship with the supervising physician and other healthcare professional; information about legislation and governing bodies that affect the profession. Use of appropriate referral sources when patient management is outsice scope of PA practice. Prerequisite: Departmental Approval: Admission to Physician Assistant Program.
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Hours: 1 Lecture: 1
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