PA 605 Orthopedics

This five-week course will provide the PA student with experience in the out-patient and/or in-patient evaluation and management of common orthopedic problems. Students will gain experience in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative assessment and management of orthopedic conditions, their complications, and sequelae. 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