PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT 211 - Elective Clinical Rotation

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Student will select an area of Medical interest for their elective rotation. Focus on Primary Care is encouraged. Elective rotations site will follow established departmental guidelines plus any additional restrictions mandated by rotation site. Established general outline for our students that are students under physician supervision that they be assigned to patients for medical history, physical examinations, diagnostic testing, medical rounds and special medical education conferences. Students will participate, where possible, in the diagnosis and formulation of medical plans and interventions. Students are expected to be familiar with an interdisciplinary approach to patient health care management. Patient and family education, critical thinking, evidence based. Writing assignments, and intense self-directed study, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of this course. Additional students guidelines will be addressed, defned, and agreed to by the Clinical Rotation site, the Student, and the Physician Assistant Program prior to the beginning of the clinical clerkship. Weekly contact with program through the Clinical Coordinator is also required. Course requires a minimum of 40 Clinical Rotations per week for 4 weeks including on call, weekend, and swing shift medical coverage. Tis course is taken near the end of the program. Prerequisite: Admission into the Physician Assistant program/plan 262. 2 lecture and 5 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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