May 10, 2024  
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1 
    
2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1

PAS 5675 Behavioral Health Clinical Rotation


Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 9 Total Credits: 9
This rotation provides the PA student with the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of behavioral health. Under the supervision of the clinical preceptor, students evaluate acute, chronic, and emergent behavioral health conditions and formulate the appropriate management plan and disposition. Students become familiar with common pharmacologic interventions utilized in behavioral health patients, including the medication benefits, risk, side effects, drug interactions, and need for monitoring. Students work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team involved in the care of Behavioral Health patients.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the didactic phase of the program