PHAS 373 - Children's Health

Institution:

The University of Findlay

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Description:

3 semester hours Prerequisite: admission into the professional component of the Physician Assistant Program or permission of the instructor and/or program director This course is designed to introduce the PA student to the practice of pediatric medicine and educate the student on the care and basic aspects of the pediatric patient in health and disease from the neonate to the adolescent. The student will receive instruction on the common medical problems and disease entities of the major organ systems, the continued growth and development of children, and the normal variations. The student will also receive instruction on the techniques of developing patient rapport and trust to manage and interact effectively with the parents/family of pediatric and adolescent patients. Emphasis will be on health maintenance, patient education, and management of the common disorders unique to this population.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.findlay.edu/

Phone Number:

(419) 422-8313

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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