2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

PA 603 Pediatrics

This five-week clinical course will provide the PA student with experience in outpatient and/or in-patient management of pediatric patients. The student will have the opportunity to perform well baby and child exams, problem-oriented exams, evaluate common pediatric illnesses, and experience care of newborns, children, and adolescents. 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