PHA 503 - Intro to Physician Assistant Profession

1 Hour(s)

The course explores the factors affecting the development of the profession and the role of the physician assistant in today’s healthcare system. Credentialing, policies, regulations governing the scope of practice, and professional organizations for physician assistants are explored. The course also examines quality assurance and risk management, legal issues, practice statutes, and rules regulating physician assistant practice in Wisconsin. Issues of professionalism, physician/physician assistant relationships, and ethical decision-making are introduced.

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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Physician Assistant Program