DMSC 7304 Advocacy, Leadership, and Precepting
This course will explore critical areas of advocacy, leadership, and clinical precepting within the context of PA practice. The course is designed for doctoral PA students aiming to train the next generation of PAs through clinical precepting and making change in the PA profession by becoming influential leaders and advocates.
The course will examine advocacy principles, including identification of stakeholders, strategic advocacy plans, and knowledge of evidence-based advocacy initiatives. Students will analyze the role of advocacy in influencing policy and making change within the PA profession.
The course will begin with a foundation focusing on leadership theory and styles. Emphasis will be placed on developing leadership competencies for the PA to promote career development and career advancement.
The course will introduce the doctoral PA student to the foundational skills needed to be a clinical preceptor. Emphasis will be placed on mentorship, supervision, and education of future PAs.