PA - 657 Pediatrics II

Credits: 5

A continuation of PA 635. The pediatrics clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the pediatric patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.

Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program