PAS 552 The PA in Practice II, 2 credits PAS 552 is the second in the series of the PA in Practice courses. There is an art to the practice of medicine that goes beyond clinical acumen. The PA in Practice series of 3 courses is designed for learners to acquire knowledge of the "soft" skills and non-clinical information required of a practicing PA. Topics in PAS 552 include (but not limited to): Health policy; health care delivery systems; public health; the role of health care providers in prevention of disease and maintenance of population health; disease surveillance, reporting and intervention; patient safety; quality improvement; prevention of medical errors; and risk management.
PAS 551 and successful completion of spring semester year 1 of PA Studies Program.