PAS 5008 Acute and Invasive Medicine 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the PA student to evaluate, manage, and provide treatment to patients in the acute care setting, as well as manage the operative patient. General concepts of the acute management of unexpected injuries and illnesses, as well as surgical concepts such as indications for surgical referral, pre-operative patient assessment, principles of anesthesia, intra-operative management, and post-operative care and complications, will be presented. The course emphasizes emergent diagnosis, stabilization, medical and surgical management, and emergency and operative procedures. In-Person, Lecture.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit