PAS 7404 PA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4 (1)

This is the fourth course in a five-course series. The course explores the public health system and the interconnected role of the PA profession in promoting community and population health. Learners will examine how PAs can advocate for patients while delivering ethical and patient-centered care, ensuring appropriate accommodations for patients with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Discuss how PAs contribute to disease prevention, surveillance, reporting, and intervention through patient, family, and caregiver education. Additionally, learners will analyze factors affecting public health outcomes, such as healthcare access, economic conditions, and healthcare policies.