PAC 6533 - Pediatrics Medicine SCPE

Hours: 4

Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) core rotations are four weeks in length and take place in off-campus medical facilities. This SCPE is designed to introduce the physician assistant student to the fundamentals of providing medical care for the pediatric population from birth through adolescence. The formulation and understanding of various medical disorders seen in the pediatric setting is accomplished through accurate analysis and interpretation of history and physical examination findings, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic studies, development of clinical and medical management plans, and follow-up care and prevention recommendations. Students manage pediatric patients from birth through adolescence and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under appropriate supervision. This rotation includes collaborative teamwork with multiple healthcare disciplines, teaching rounds, lectures, written and oral presentations, and additional assignments as assigned by the preceptor. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework.