MPAS 611 Foundations of PA Practice II
This second course in a four course sequence continues to build on the basic concepts, facts, skills and principles that are essential toward success as a physician assistant student and toward entrance into the profession. Lectures, small group discussions, assignments, readings, and class discussion are the teaching strategies for this course. Topics addressed during this semester will include mindfulness, critical thinking and reasoning, problem-solving and medical decision-making skills, clinical judgement, patient safety, infection control and medical ethics. Student self-assessment and reflection will occur during this course. Professionalism will be assessed. Ethics lectures and class discussions will be delivered by a certified medical ethicist.