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PEDIATRICS

PHYASST 603
Course Description

Examines important aspects of primary care pediatrics including assessment of the child patient, preventive health, and pediatric diseases and conditions. The student will also learn examination techniques specific to the pediatric population.

Prerequisties

Declared in Physician Assistant program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.58

1.07% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
37.7%

18% from Historical

Class Size
61

31.29% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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