PHA 105 - Foundation of Physician Assistant Practice

5 credit hours - 60 hours of lecture, 32 hours of laboratory and 2 hours of clinical practice; one term.
Learn medical interviewing techniques and physical examination skills by performing physical exams on simulated patients in the laboratory. Gain an understanding of the Physician Assistant profession by covering professional issues in ethics, government and law. Acquire basic electrocardiogram reading and interpretation skills. Clinical fee $400.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the physician assistant program.

Corequisite(s): PHA 110