PAS 525 - Ethics in PA Practice

Prerequisites, PAS 510, PAS 511, PAS 512, PAS 513, PAS 514, PAS 515, PAS 517, PAS 518, PAS 531 with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. This ethics course will provide an overview of basic ethical principles relevant to the patient-provider role. It includes dilemmas frequently encountered in health care (clinical, research and administration) and is integrated with the important legal aspects related to medical ethics across diverse backgrounds and the lifespan. The course is conducted using problem and case-based activities with a focus on critical thinking and inquiry. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits