Description: Supervised field experience in clinical health care settings designed to emphasize the role of Physician Assistant to the primary care physician. Students assigned to clinical rotations, and under direct supervision of medical personnel gain exposure to professional practice. Students at the beginning of clinical training should demonstrate beginning assessment skills. As clinical experience continues, student should demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills, and assume increased individual responsibility as member of medical team.
Prerequisites: PA-2301 Patient Management and concurrent enrollment in PA-2972 Field Experience Seminar I or concurrent enrollment in PA-2982 Field Experience Seminar II, or departmental approval.
Hours: 1 Other: Field experience: 160 hours.
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