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2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PM 206 TRAUMA AND SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATION



This course provides comprehensive coverage of the assessment, pathophysiology and management of Trauma and Special Patient Populations: Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Chronic Disease and Patients with Special Needs.  The scenario-based lab component is designed to develop team leadership skills and clinical decision-making with an emphasis on assessment, triage and prioritization, diagnostic skills, treatment goals, and outcomes. 4 Credits. Lecture: 4 hours per week (8-week session). Lab: 6 hours per week (8-week session).   4 Credits Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology [BI 215, BI 217, BI 113, or equivalent], PM 201, PM 202, PM 203, PM 204, PM 205. Corequisites: PM 207. Department consent required.