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Clinical Procedures I

PHA327

First in a three-part study, focusing on the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are routinely performed by Physician Assistants in clinical practice. Procedures likely to be performed in both inpatient and outpatient settings are covered, with emphasis placed on those used in primary care and emergency medicine. Therapeutic procedures used in response to life threatening situations are also addressed. Course work integrates with the material concurrently presented in the Clinical Medicine series and will examine the impact of technological advances on the health of a society's people as well as the influence of society on health care practices. 2 Credits (1 Lecture - 3 Lab) Corequisite(s): HTH333 and PHA322 and PHA328 and PHA346. (Science, Technology and Society) Fall Only.