PHA - 590 Emergency Medicine

This clinical rotation provides students with experience in all areas of the emergency department under supervision of attending physicians, PHA or advanced practice nurses. Students will perform histories and physical examinations, record their findings and discuss patients with assigned preceptors. Students will learn the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common emergency room disorders, and will formulate diagnoses and treatment plans while considering specific factors pertinent to the setting, such as time, patient risk and cost.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first-year PA program courses and evaluations. Credit Hours: (4)