PAS 533 - Adolescent and Pediatric Medicine

Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course exposes students to common medical and pathologic disorders in the newborn, pediatric and adolescent populations. Students will review pertinent anatomic and pathophysiologic aspects of disease conditions, clinical presentation, physical findings, diagnostic work-up, diagnosis, preventative vaccinations, formulation of treatment plans, and referrals. In addition, students will obtain knowledge pertinent to the physical and psychosocial development of patients in the newborn to adolescent age group and learn strategies for interviewing, performing evaluations, screening exams, and providing anticipatory guidance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade