Prereq: Enrollment in the Physician Assistant Program.
Introduction to the Profession is a two-credit hour course designed to introduce the history of the Physician Assistant Profession and the role of Physician Assistants in the delivery of healthcare. The course will provide an overview of policies and regulations impacting the PA profession and its effect on the delivery of health care. Additionally, the course will introduce the basics of medical ethics, healthcare disparities, professionalism, and end-of-life care.
Introduction to the Profession is a two-credit hour course designed to introduce the history of the Physician Assistant Profession and the role of Physician Assistants in the delivery of healthcare. The course will provide an overview of policies and regulations impacting the PA profession and its effect on the delivery of health care. Additionally, the course will introduce the basics of medical ethics, healthcare disparities, professionalism, and end-of-life care.