PA 606 Mental/Behavioral Health
This five-week clinical course will provide the PA student with a mental/behavioral medicine experience in caring for ambulatory and/or hospitalized patients with behavioral/mental health conditions. The student will perform basic psychiatric evaluations, monitor medications, and support the clinical management plan for patients. Students will gain experience in professional communication with patients, patient families, and supervising physicians within an interprofessional healthcare team.
Prerequisite
Completion of the preclinical year of Physician Assistant Studies or program permission