PAS 675: Behavioral Health Rotation

Credits 4
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This four-week clinical experience is in an outpatient and/or inpatient Behavioral Health setting. There will be special emphasis on the role of a physician assistant in Behavior Health. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate patients, perform psychiatric interviews, assess mental status, and develop a working diagnosis. The student will develop a tentative medical management plan, make referral to a physician or community agency, and learn follow-up management with the treating physician or agency.