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PAS - 513 PA Professional Issues and Ethics

This course will explore key subjects important to PA function in clinical practice. Topics include the history and development of the PA profession, the physician-PA relationship, PA scope of practice and professional regulations, licensure, certification/ recertification, PA program accreditation and PA professional organizations. The course will also cover legal issues in health care related to PA practice, including the Health Care Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), professional liability, laws and regulations regarding prescriptive practices, reimbursement, coding and billing, quality assurance and risk management. Credit Hours: (2)