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 and case studies.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of prior trimester of PA coursework or program permission