PAMS 6250 Clinical Skills

This course is designed to introduce the physician assistant student to common clinical skills and procedures following current professional practices.  Students will utilize problem solving and medical decision-making skills as well as technical skills  to perform in-office or bedside procedures.  Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) will occur during this course.  The course will include instruction in interpersonal and communication skills as well as basic counseling over clinical procedures and informed consent. Students will be instructed over constructing and documenting a post-procedure care plan.

Credits

2

Distribution

Physician Assistant