PA 630 Clinical Experience - Surgery

Provides clinical experiences in the area of medicine that deals with the manual and operative procedures for the correction of deformities, injuries, and disease. The surgery rotation must include a component of inpatient surgical management, pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Many surgical techniques are experienced. Suturing, anesthesia, major and minor surgery specific to various body regions are taught through experiences with patients. New innovations in laser therapy and laparoscopic techniques are evaluated. Included are pre- and postoperative evaluation and care of the patient. Surgical procedures, techniques, and instruments are explored. Course delivery methods for teaching and learning include hands-on clinical experiences and preceptor/clinician observations.