MPAS 626 - Issues of Professional Practice

Min Units: 2
Max Units: 2
This course provides the student with an introduction to the historical development and current trends of the PA profession, reimbursement, health policy and public health issues as they pertain to the supervised practice of clinical medicine. It also provides the student with an introduction to medical ethics, coding and billing, cultural issues, PA certification, licensure, malpractice and risk management, financial planning, and PA organizations as they pertain to the supervised practice of clinical medicine. (G) Fall
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the professional phase of the PA program and completion of the didactic phase of the PA program