PAS-5901 Transition to Practice
This course is designed to prepare the second year PA student to make the transition from student to qualified clinician. The course will include a review of research methodologies in preparation for Capstone, as well as in support of the continued incorporation of evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. The basic concepts of medical ethics and its application to contemporary clinical practice will be examined. An overview of NCCPA certification and recertification process, ongoing CME requirements, licensure and credentialing will be provided. Program faculty and invited speakers will work with students to prepare their curriculum vitae (CV), review aspects of the professional interview, and contract negotiation; as well as discuss the legalities of medical fraud, malpractice, and substantiated documentation, coding and billing. Other relevant topics include an overview of public health, quality improvement and value-based health care, travel health, and basic disaster preparedness. Additionally, cultural and religious diversity and its application to medical care will be explored. Child abuse recognition and response training, along with opioid training for the recognition of prescription drug abuse and impaired professionals will be provided. Toward the end of the clinical year, there will be a focused review of medical content as identified by the Program in preparation for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
Offered
Clinical Phase, Fall Session