PA 512 PA Professional Issues I
This is the first course of a two-part series designed to acquaint the entering student with the history, development, and current status of the PA profession. Topics include the evolution of the PA profession, current and expected future practice trends, the PA’s role as part of the health care team, patterns of health care delivery; political and legal factors that affect PA practice. Types of health care systems, billing, and patient privacy issues are also presented. In addition, the importance of ethical behavior and professional responsibilities is emphasized. The importance of membership in professional organizations, certification, recertification, CME requirements and re-examination is also emphasized.