PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT 209 - Geriatric Medicine

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Students on site with a grade of Combination of patient care in Geriatric Medicine and Long term care, under the supervision of a physician, will be assigned to patients for medical history, physical examinations, diagnostic testing, medical procedure, and patient management within the limitations imposed by their education and experience. Students will attend and participate in daily medical rounds and education conferences. Students will participate, where possible, in the diagnostic and formulation of medical plans and interventions. Students are expected to be familiar with diagnostic interviews, therapeutic communications, and 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 the course. Weekly contact with program through the Clinical Coordinator is also required. Course requires a minimum of 40 clinical rotation hours per week for 4 weeks including on call, weekend, and swing shift medical coverage. Two of the weeks will be spent at the campus doing a clinical lab for developing teaching skills with focus in geriatric issues. 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:

Lecture

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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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