Applied Community Health: Clinical Approaches for Underserved Populations

This course is the second of two courses in the Division of Physician Assistant Studies Community Health Pathway and requires successful completion of PASC 728 . This course provides a framework for applying community health principles to the care of under-resourced populations in North Carolina. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive communication, trauma-informed care, and the development of evidence-based management plans tailored to diverse clinical settings unique to communities and residents of North Carolina. Students will analyze barriers to care, evaluate community and public health resources, and integrate social, financial, and systemic factors into comprehensive, patient-centered care plans.