This course will include the trainee's individually designed leadership project. Options for projects include: research, development and preparation of grant applications, development and delivery of in service training, or development of evaluation plans. As a final requirement for this course, the student will be required to develop a Leadership Project Summary, and make a class presentation on the Leadership Project. Laboratory: eight hours per week.
Students will study scientific techniques and accepted research methodologies in human environmental science research. Emphasis is placed on understanding the research process and developing the skills necessary to evaluate and implement research methods and design procedures.
This survey course is designed to introduce students to the health professions through a broadly based context provided by various lecture topics, assigned readings, in-class activities, examinations and one out-of-class written assignment. Trends in health practice, accreditation and certification requirements, health care delivery environments and assumptions about health and disease will be explored in relation to health manpower development.
An overview of the Physician Assistant profession(s) including aspects of professional practice, areas of specialization, professional issues and trends, and career paths and opportunities. The course will consist of assignments, lectures and interactive discussions led by faculty and visiting professionals designed to expand students' understanding of the profession(s) and to assist in educational and career planning and discernment.
An overview of the Physician Assistant profession(s) including aspects of professional practice, areas of specialization, professional issues and trends, and career paths and opportunities. The course will consist of assignments, lectures and interactive discussions led by faculty and visiting professionals designed to expand students' understanding of the profession(s) and to assist in educational and career planning and discernment.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
