2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

PA 520 Primary Care Medicine

This course is designed to provide the study of primary care, which is defined as the comprehensive first contact and continuing, coordinated care for persons with any undiagnosed sign, symptom, or health concern, not limited by problem origin (biological, behavioral, or social), organ system, or diagnosis. The focus will be on patient-centered, interprofessional, and cost-effective care, with an emphasis on disease processes and management common to primary care medicine. Course will be taught using lecture, case study, and a problem-based learning approach.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Successful completion of prior trimester of PA coursework or program permission