PAST 516 - Physician Assistant Professional Issues

Institution:

University of Southern California

Subject:

Description:

A historical perspective of the PA profession, as well as current trends and issues; the PA's role in health care delivery; political and legal factors that affect PA practice; intraprofessional factors and the PA's role in relation to physicians and other providers. Importance of professional responsibility and of biomedical ethics in relation to the PA's role as health care provider. Content relating to PA professional organizations, program accreditation, and graduate certification and recertification; employment considerations; and professional liability.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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