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May 12, 2024
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PAS 730 - Surgery Clerkship (5 units)
Second-year PA students will advance their knowledge of surgical disease and enhance their ability to comprehensively recognize and manage surgical problems encountered in the surgical patient.
Maximum units a student may earn: 5
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Internship/Practicum: 5
Offered: Other
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify components of, and elicit patient information while performing both comprehensive and focused pre-operative and routine medical histories with patients presenting for evaluation of acute, chronic, or emergent complaints and in preparation for surgical procedures. (MK, ICS, PC, P; PE, EOR, PL, WA)
2. perform an appropriate focused physical examination (pre-operative, post-operative and routine) related to the presenting problem, with patients presenting for acute, chronic, or emergent complaints and in preparation for surgical procedures. (MK, ICS, PC, P; PE, EOR, PL, WA)
3. order and interpret diagnostic tests (with consideration to sensitivity, specificity and cost), and apply test results to the development of a patient-centered surgical care plan from initial treatment to ongoing follow up. (MK, PC, SBP; PE, EOR, PL, WA)
4. apply evidence-based guidelines and the concepts of population health to the delivery of culturally-sensitive patient education that promotes a healthy lifestyle and facilitates patient adherence and active participation in healing and wellness. (MK, ICS, PC, P, SBP, HSN; PE, EOR)
5. communicate clinical/surgical information to patients effectively and at a level appropriate for patient understanding with consideration to age, cultural background, and language.(MK, ICS, PC, P, HSN; PE, EOR)
6. integrate medical and surgical knowledge, analysis of patient history, social environment and risk factors, physical examination findings, and interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic studies to the development of a differential diagnosis for acute, chronic, and emergent conditions. (MK, PC, PLI; PE, EOR, WA)
7. develop and implement evidence-based, cost-effective treatment plans for each patient encounter, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies (with specific attention to pediatric or geriatric dosing as appropriate) while providing patient and family education /counseling on the indications, contraindications, side effects, adverse reactions, resources and follow-up of such treatments. (MK, ICS, PC, SBP, PLI, HSN; PE, EOR, WA)
8. generate timely, well-organized, and comprehensive written or electronic documentation of all patient encounters including surgical admission, pre- and post-operative care and discharge instructions (if applicable). (PC, P, SBP, HSN; PE, EOR, WA)
9. search, interpret, and apply scientific research to evidence-based medical decision making and patient care for patients of all ages and genders, from initial presentation through follow up. (MK, PC, PLI, SBP; PE, EOR)
10. demonstrate an appreciation for the limits of her/his capabilities and seek medical referral when appropriate (ICS, P, PLI, HSN; PE, EOR)
11. demonstrate empathy, awareness, and sensitivity to the social and healthcare needs of patients of diverse religious beliefs, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations (MK, ICS, PC, P, PLI, SBP, HSN; PE, EOR)
12. effectively and professionally fulfill the role of a physician assistant student as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team, demonstrating the ethical practice, responsibility, professionalism, resilience, adaptability, and stability required for PA practice (ICS, PC, P, PLI, SBP, HSN; PE, EOR)
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