PA 518 Behavioral Medicine
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of behavioral medicine appropriate to a PA. The student will be able to relate the etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic features, prognosis, appropriate differential diagnoses, screening, prevention, acute chronic and end-of-life (as appropriate) treatment plans, and referral in relation to behavioral medicine patients and their associated disorders. This course will also cover rehabilitation, adherence to treatment plans, behavioral modification, basics of counseling, culturally competent care, human sexuality, as well as the response to stress and illness.