PAST 518B Principles of Professional Practice II

Credits: 2
This course builds upon Principles of Professional Practice I (518A). Multiple teaching methods are used to engage students in learning about the health beliefs and health risks of a variety of cultures, communities and populations. The role of public health and concepts of disease prevention are explored further, and students continue to learn and apply the principles of effective patient-provider communication and health promotion. The concepts of medical ethics and professionalism introduced in the summer term continue to be developed.

Lectures, assigned readings, small group discussions, and activities, are designed to facilitate the understanding and application of professional practice skills. Speakers include practitioners and professors from OHSU as well as local community members.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit