PAMS 6166 HEAL IV

This is a continuation of the HEAL III course. This course continues to reinforce the knowledge of important medical practitioner attributes including humanities, ethics, altruism, and leadership.  Students will learn about the principles and practice of patient safety, quality improvement, end of life care, cultural awareness, health disparities, telemedicine, and preparation for post-graduation. Interprofessional team instruction will emphasize the importance of the team approach and challenges in telemedicine. This course provides additional instruction on the constantly changing health care system and the impact of homelessness on health care delivery. Patient safety, quality improvement, and principles related to death, dying, and loss are evaluated. Instruction related to medical care and cultural awareness aims to prepare students to evaluate their own values and avoid stereotyping.  It assists them in becoming aware of differing health beliefs, values and expectations of patients and other health care professionals that can affect communication, decision-making, compliance, and health outcomes.  Students will prepare for post-graduation through examination of the licensure and interviewing process, and principles and practice of professional conduct. This course also provides instruction and assessment in the development of clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, and developing a differential diagnosis and patient management plan related to individualized patient care.) .  It includes content relevant to prenatal, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and elderly populations.  

Credits

1

Distribution

Physician Assistant