PAS 5714 - Surgery Rotation

CIP Code: 510912
Description: This core clinical rotation provides students with exposure to the principles and practice of surgery. This supervised clinical practice experience will provide the opportunity to refine techniques of history-taking and physical examination specific to the patient population in surgical settings. This rotation will allow students to participate in pre-operative evaluations and preparation of patients for surgery, assist during the intra-operative period, and post-operative care. This clinical rotation will enable the student to provide care as an entry-level physician assistant upon graduation.

Credit Hours: 4
Restrictions: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Studies program.