PAC 522 - Interprof Geriatric Ed Prog I

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Physician Assistant

Description:

Provides introduction to patient contact, and to principles of geriatric and interdisciplinary clinical practice in selected community settings. With faculty supervision, students conduct home visits, perform focused histories, physicals, and screening assessments on geriatric volunteer "patients", and provide write-ups and oral presentations of findings. Didactic sessions are provided in support of clinical experiences. In this course, emphasis is placed on learning individual clinical skills, acquiring and increased knowledge base about geriatric syndromes and presentations, and gaining and understanding of individual professional roles and responsibilities within geriatric health care.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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