PAS 508 - Professional Practice and Policy I

Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
This course exposes students to the history, development, and current status of the PA profession. Students explore the evolution of the PA profession, current and expected future practice trends, the PA’s role as part of the health care team, patterns of health care delivery, and political and legal factors that affect PA practice. Health care systems, billing, and patient privacy issues, ethical behavior, and professional responsibilities are emphasized.
Grade Type: Letter Grade