2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

PA 604 General Surgery

This five-week clinical course will provide the PA student with experience in the evaluation and management of pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical patients in the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative environments. The PA student will evaluate and participate directly in the care of surgical patients before, during, and after their procedures. Students will gain experience in professional communication with patients, patient families, and supervising physicians within an interprofessional healthcare team.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Completion of the preclinical year of Physician Assistant Studies or program permission