PAS 634: Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation

Credits 4.0
This clinical rotation is designed to introduce students to the triage and stabilization of patients with life-threatening conditions, as well as the procedures commonly performed in the emergency department. Emphasis is placed on skills required to perform and document a problem-oriented history and physical; formulate a differential diagnosis; order and interpret the tests necessary to confirm or rule out a primary diagnosis and give appropriate patient education. The student will also learn strategies for interacting with patients and families in various levels of stress.