PHA - 523 Professionalism & Practice II

This is the second of a three-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the professional and practice issues of importance to the Physician Assistant (PA) profession.

This second course is an introduction to principles and practices of population health in the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on the Chicago metropolitan area and Chicago Medical District as an exemplar microcosm to represent the larger health system paradigm. The course will discuss issues related to healthcare access, population health trends, and current topics in public health policy and healthcare reform. Additionally, the role of social determinants of health on disease management is explored as a tool for reviewing health outcomes in the U.S. Course discussions will explore the influence of race, class, gender, immigration, and social status on health care policy. These discussions are designed to provide students with various lenses through which to analyze current and emerging public health policies, practices, and healthcare outcomes.

Prerequisite for PHA 523: Successful completion of PHA 513 and PHA 514. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 513 and PHA 514. Credit Hours: (2)