Principles of Surgery for Physician Assistants

3 cr · Graduate

A brief, comprehensive introduction designed to impart an understanding of surgical diseases. Upon completion, the Physical Assistant student, with their scope of practice, will be able to diagnose, refer and treat the medical, surgical and infectious diseases from a surgical perspective. Evaluation will be by successful completion of a practical and written evaluation, demonstrating to faculty proficiency in the principals of surgery and application of surgical skills.