PA 551 Physician Assistant Profession

Analyzes the history and evolution of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession, the role of the PA in US health care system, scope of practice, professional and legal restrictions, national board certification, state licensure, and continued medical education (CME). Further topics applied will include hospital credentialing, patient safety, quality improvement and risk management, medical ethics, burn out/ self-care, and professionalism.  Course delivery methods for teaching and learning include lecture, in-class activities, reverse case studies, and a service-learning project linked to develop advocacy for the Physician Assistant profession.