Course Information

This six-week course provides novice PA students supervised clinical practice experiences in out-patient and in-patient settings with patients in the life span of infants, children, and adolescents needing well-child assessments, care of common pediatric illnesses and preventative care services, and conditions common to the pediatric populations. The basic goal of this course is to provide students an opportunity to build on core knowledge, demonstrate effective communication skills, refine and expand technical skills, engage in responsible teamwork, and model the professional comportment and role of a physician assistant.