| PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANT STUDIES (PA) |
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| PA 510 |
Clinical
Medicine I |
8 cr |
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| This
is the first in a series of four courses in patient
assessment. In this course the student will study:
1) Introduction to Clinical Medicine, 2) Introduction to Comprehensive Physical examination, 3) Introduction to patient interviewing, 4) Introduction to diagnostic equipment, 5) Role and History of PAs,
6) Blood Borne Pathogens, 7) Basic Epidemiology,
8) Basic Patient Counseling, 9) Nutrition Fundamentals, 10) Medical Research Methods and Introduction to the Medical Literature, 11) HIPPA, 12) Sexual Harassment, and 13) Professionalism. |
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| PA 511 |
Human
Gross Anatomy |
4 cr |
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| This is a course
in gross anatomy of human body systems utilizing
human cadavers and prosections. Emphasis is placed
on the relationships between structure and function.
Special fee. |
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| This is a course
in medical physiology with emphasis on the basic
principles of both cellular and organ system physiology.
The course emphasizes a system approach to normal
and abnormal function of human body, including
relevant anatomical correlation. This course emphasizes cellular, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology. |
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| PA 520 |
Clinical
Medicine II |
8 cr |
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| This is the second
in a series of four courses in patient assessment.
In this course the student will study: 1) History
and Physical Exam, 2) Behavioral Medicine, 3) Dermatology,
4) Ophthalmology, 5) Rheumatology,
6) Pulmonology, 7) Otolaryngology, 8) Cardiovascular Medicine, 9) EKG and ACLS and 10) continuation of Medical Research Methods. |
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| PA 521 |
Infectious
Disease |
4 cr |
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| This course is
designed to provide a foundation in basic host-parasite
relationships with particular emphasis on the
application of these principles in health care
settings. The ubiquity of microbes, vulnerability
of specialized populations, and interactions between
various environmental components are emphasized
to stimulate awareness and interest in infectious
disease. The nutritional component of infectious
disease will also be emphasized. |
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| PA 522 |
Physiology
II |
2 cr |
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| This course will
build on the foundation laid in Physiology I.
This course emphasizes renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, metabolic, and central nervous system physiology. |
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| PA 523 |
Pathophysiology |
4 cr |
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A systematic study of disease processes involving
relationships between pathophysiological changes
and clinical manifestations. |
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| PA 524 |
Interpretation of Diagnostic Data and Studies I |
1 cr |
| Will introduce students to basic concepts of laboratory medicine including different methods of sample gathering and transport, basic phlebotomy, interpretation of blood counts and analysis of the differential blood counts, coagulation studies and anticoagulant monitoring, interpretation of metabolic panels, evaluating electrolyte abnormalities, and ordering and interpreting bacterial culture and susceptibilities. The course will focus on and correlate with laboratory assays and procedures taught during clinical Medicine II. |
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| PA 530 |
Clinical
Medicine III |
8 cr |
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This is the third in a series of four courses
in patient assessment. In this course the student
will study: 1) History and Physical Exam, 2) Gastroenterology,
3) General Surgery,
4) Genitourinary medicine, 5) Pediatric medicine, 6) Obstetrics/Gynecology,
7) Endocrinology,
8) Orthopaedics, and 9) continuation of Medical Research Methods. |
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| PA 531 |
Issues in Health Care |
4 cr |
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| This course provides an introduction to a wide variety of issues pertinent to the health care practitioner in the current environment. Topics to be studied include: 1) Patient Education including uninsured americans and healthcare reform, health literacy and health disparities, 2) Health care management including quality assurance, risk management, billing and coding, reimbursement and medical informatics, 3) Medical-legal concerns, 4) Biomedical Ethics including the concepts of confidentiality and end-of-life concerns, 5) Miscellaneous professional issues such as licensing, certification and credentialing, 6) Homeless Healthcare, 7) Migrant Healthcare, 8) Uninsured Americans, 9) Healthcare Reform, 10) Health Literacy, 11) Health Disparities, 12) Genetics, and 13) Advance Directives. |
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| PA 532 |
Pharmacology
I |
6 cr |
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| This is the first of
two courses that covers classification, mechanism
of action, toxicity and clinical use of therapeutic
agents. Side effects, dose response and management
will be emphasized. Prescriptive practice law covering physician assistants will be examined. |
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| PA 533 |
Interpretation of Diagnostic Data and Studies II |
1 cr |
| Will focus on ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and imaging studies associated with diseases urinary tract system including basic and advanced urinalysis and their interpretation, laboratory test and imaging studies associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract to include liver, pancreas, small intestine and colorectal regions, basic and advanced immunohematology and imaging to investigate autoimmune disorders, and advanced genetic testing and procedures. This course will advance the students knowledge of laboratory medicine and will focus on those laboratory assays relevant to the topic covered in Clinical Medicine III. |
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| PA 540 |
Clinical
Medicine IV |
8 cr |
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| This is the fourth
in a series of four courses in patient assessment.
In this course the student will study: 1) History
and Physical Exam, 2) Nephrology,
3) Geriatric Medicine, 4) Emergency Medicine,
5) Hematology/Oncology, 6) Neurology, 7) continuation of Medical Research Methods. |
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| PA
541 |
Interpretation
of Diagnostic Data and Studies III |
4 cr |
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| Will introduce students to basic radiology concepts by teaching fundamentals of radiology, basic imaging techniques (ultrasound, vascular imaging, advanced imaging techniques (CT Scan and MRI with and without contrast), and PET scan. The course will hone student knowledge of all diagnostic modalities through an intensive case-based approach to the interpretation of laboratory assays. |
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| PA 542 |
Pharmacology
II |
4 cr |
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| The second of
two courses that covers classification, mechanism
of action, toxicity and clinical use of therapeutic
agents. Side effects, dose response and management
will be emphasized. |
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| PA 550 |
Internal
Medicine Preceptorship |
4 cr |
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| The student is
assigned to a clinical setting, often in the inpatient setting, to obtain knowledge, skills and attitudinal/behavioral professional components pertaining to general internal medicine. These competencies are to be obtained while engaging in all aspects of patient care through: the medical interview, history and physical exam, critical thinking, knowledge base, diagnosis and treatment plan, patient education, as well as appropriate health maintenance and disease prevention measures. |
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| PA 555 |
Psychiatry Preceptorship |
4 cr |
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| The student is
assigned to a clinical setting, often in the inpatient setting, to obtain knowledge, skills and attitudinal/behavioral professional components pertaining to general internal medicine. These competencies are to be obtained while engaging in all aspects of patient care through: the medical interview, history and physical exam, critical thinking, knowledge base, diagnosis and treatment plan, patient education. Students will also be expected to interact on an interdisciplinary team to provide care to patients with Psychiatric needs, including awareness of social and community services. |
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| PA 560 |
Pediatrics Preceptorship |
8 cr |
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| The student is
assigned to a pediatric setting in order to obain knowledge, skills and attitudinal/behavioral professional components pertaining to general pediatric medicine. These competencies are to be obtained while engaging in all aspects of patient care through: the medical interview, history and physical exam, critical thinking, knowlege base, diagnosis and treatment plan, patient and family education, anticipatory-guidance, as well as appropriate health maintenance and disease prevention measures. |
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| PA 570 |
Primary
Care/Family Practice Preceptorship |
8 cr |
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| The student is
assigned to a primary care setting in order to obtain knowledge, skills and attitudinal/behavioral professional components pertaining to general family practice medicine across the life span. These competencies are to be otained while engaging in all aspects of patient care through: the medical interview, history and physical exam, critical thinking, knowledge base, diagnosis and treatment plan, patient education, appropriate health maintenance and idsease prevention measures. |
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| PA 580 |
General
Surgery Preceptorship |
4 cr |
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| The student is
assigned to a hospital-surgical setting in order to gain exposure to all realms of the general surgery experience. These experiences are to include: pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Furthermore, students are expected to further develop patient care skills through: the medical interview, history and physical examination, critical thinking, enhancement of medical knowledge, patient and family counseling, and understanding the role of a PA within the hospital team. |
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| PA 590 |
OB/GYN
Preceptorship |
4 cr |
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| The student is assigned to hospital in-patient and out-patient ambulatroy care settings in order to gain exposure to all reams of the women's health across the life span. These experiences are to include: pre-natal, post-natal, pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative care, annual wellness exam, and emergent care exams. Furthermore, students are expected to further develop patient care skills through: the medical interview, history and physical examination, critical thinking, enhancement of medical knowledge, patient and family counseling, and understanding the role of a PA within the hospital team. |
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| PA 591 |
Emergency
Medicine Preceptorship |
4 cr |
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| The student is assigned to an emergency department setting in order to gain exposure to patients requiring critical, emergent and non-emergent care. Furthermore, students are expected to further develop patient care skills through: the medical interview, history and physical examination, critical thinking, enhancement of medical knowledge, patient and family counseling, and understanding the role of a PA within the emergency department team. |
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PA 592 |
Elective
Clinical Preceptorship I |
4 cr |
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| The student will choose from a variety of available elective rotations in order to engage in all aspects of patient care including: the medical interview, history and physical exam, critical thinking, knowledge base, diagnosis and treatment plan, patient education, appropriate health maintenance and disease prevention measures. The goal of elective rotations is to provide the student the opportunity to explore areas of interest for further employment or increase knowledge in areas of weakness. |
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| PA 593 |
Elective
Clinical Preceptorship II |
8 cr |
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| The student will choose from a variety of available elective rotations in order to engage in all aspects of patient care including: the medical interview, history and physical exam, critical thinking, knowledge base, diagnosis and treatment plan, patient education, appropriate health maintenance and disease prevention measures. The goal of elective rotations is to provide the student the opportunity to explore areas of interest for further employment or increase knowledge in areas of weakness. |
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| PA 594 |
Research
Project Presentation |
3 cr |
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| This course is designed to teach students how to build research skills, prepare manuscripts, and advance professional development. During the third semester of pre-clinical work, the students are given a briefing regarding the research project. The project is not due until the last semester of clinical work. The student selects a topic under the direction of a faculty mentor. Once a topic is chosen, an in-depth review of the literature is conducted by the student. The project can be formatted as a case report, comprehensive review, or a research report. |
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| PA
595 |
Comprehensive
Review and Exam |
2
cr |
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| A comprehensive written examination will be administered as
a final evaluation of the student's progress.
This test is also designed to prepare the graduate
for the NCCPA exam. |
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