pa 5543 - introduction to emergency medicine (3)

this course is intended to explain the role of the pa in a general emergency room setting. it will emphasize true medical emergencies the pa is likely to encounter in an er practice. there will be an emphasis on appropriate referral patterns, admitting patterns and treatment appropriate for the er setting. there will be an overview of specific liability issues associated with urgent and emergent care settings. also, there will be an emphasis on appropriate dispensing of pain medication in the er and acute care setting.