PAS 710 - Behavioral Medicine Clerkship

(6 units)

The Behavioral Medicine clerkship offers a PA student a 5-week clinical experience and an introduction to the role of the primary care provider in the behavioral medicine setting. This course/clerkship will cover the medical, physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial issues common to patients experiencing behavioral health issues across the lifespan.

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Internship/Practicum: 6
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. obtain a problem-focused medical history.
2. perform a full physical examination.
3. communicate clinical information.
4. order and interpret diagnostic tests.
5. produce documentation for patient care.
6. integrate patient data to develop a differential diagnosis.
7. develop a treatment plan.
8. demonstrate use of evidence-based guidelines to provide patient care.
9. demonstrate awareness of personal limitations and seek assistance when needed.
10. demonstrate professionalism.
11. interact professionally as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team.
12. demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity when interacting with people of diverse backgrounds.
13. manage patients with acute conditions.
14. manage patients with chronic conditions.

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