PA 565 - PA Role

Institution:

University of North Dakota

Subject:

Description:

3 credits. Prerequisites: Enrolled in Physician Assistant Program. This on-line course introduces the PA student to a more complete role definition in varied sectors of the health care industry. It introduces the PA student to: the PA organizations on both the state and national level; the role of the PA in rural and underserved primary care settings; credentialing; licensure; professional liability; malpractice insurance and other legal issues. It also prepares the student for transition from PA-S to PA-C: office risk management; practice preparation; role expectations; national certification and recertification; licensure; the impaired professional; leadership within the profession; and the life-long learner.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

und.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 225-5863

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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