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Course Descriptions

PHA411
Family Practice Internship
This course provides direct patient contact for the purpose of evaluating, diagnosing, monitoring, treating and educating patients under the direct supervision of a licensed medical practitioner. During these clinical encounters, the opportunity is given to incorporate knowledge learned in the didactic year with the clinical setting. A minimum of 48 hours/week will be spent in this setting to afford quality exposure to patient care. Evening and weekend hours of patient care are expected. Clinical skills are enhanced through the ability to perform them in a real life setting. The internship takes place in clinical education sites in which a physician or physician/PA team renders patient care. Placement options will be determined by the program. 4 Credits (0 Lecture - 20 Lab) Prerequisite(s): PHA357 and PHA362 and PHA367 and PHA368 and PHA370. Corequisite(s): PHA410.