Principles of Psychiatry for Physician Assistants

3 cr · Graduate

A brief, comprehensive introduction designed to impart an understanding of mental and behavioral health. Based on the special needs of a patient populations, the patient's presentation and unique contributing factors, the PA will be able to evaluate and analyze the patient's needs, providing the required specialty assessment for the psychiatric patient. Evaluation will be by successful completion of a practical and written evaluation, demonstrating the faculty proficiency in the course material.