PAST 521 Principles of Professional Practice IV

Credits: 2
This course builds upon the principles learned in Principles of Professional Practice I, II, and III. Multiple teaching methods are used to engage students in learning about the health beliefs and health risks of a variety of cultures and special 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 build upon the principles of professionalism learned in the previous terms. Course content may be delivered in a variety of methods, and may include assigned reading material, virtual sessions, video recordings, and/or in-person lectures.

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