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3.00 Credits
Fundamental mechanisms of disease, including the central and peripheral nervous systems; bones and joints; skeletal muscle; developmental, genetic, infectious and parasitic pathologies; and neoplasia. Two autopsy observations with written report, and one hour per week participation in differential diagnosis seminar required.
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3.00 Credits
Part I of a two-part course that covers basic concepts of pharmaceuticals used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. Systematic presentation of the pharmacology and therapeutic value of drugs used in medicine. Related topics--with special consideration of pediatric and geriatric pharmacology--include drug legislation, PDR, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, drug interactions, and drug toxicity. Overview of physician assistant's responsibilities in prescribing and/or dispensing pharmaceuticals.
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3.00 Credits
Part II of a two-part course that covers basic concepts of pharmaceuticals used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. Systematic presentation of the pharmacology and therapeutic value of drugs used in medicine. Related topics--with special consideration of pediatric and geriatric pharmacology--includes drug legislation, PDR, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, drug interactions, drug toxicity. Overview of PAs responsibilities when prescribing and/or dispensing pharmaceuticals.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces common medical and surgical disorders encountered in pediatric medicine. Emphasizes primary-care concepts in the care of children. Introduces rare disorders that the PA may encounter in primary care. Presentation of disease processes mirrors adult medicine by discussing the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, and management.
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2.00 Credits
Common problems encountered in caring for women; management of these problems. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic work-up.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the basic skills and knowledge needed to evaluate and treat common illnesses and injuries. Safety, aseptic technique, BLS, ACLS, wound care, local anesthesia, suturing, casting, splinting, use of various tubes and drains, and emergency medicine; and surgery for physician assistants.
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2.00 Credits
Selected topics dealing with aspects of disease prevention. Relevance of statistics, epidemiology, research designs, and clinical trials; as well as selected disease trends, lifestyle modification, the role of physical activity, nutrition and immunization, and public health approaches to communicable diseases, and genomics.
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3.00 Credits
Behavioral science counseling skills necessary to assist patients in dealing with illness and injury, in following prescribed treatment regimens, and in adopting attitudes and behaviors leading to improved health behaviors (including thinking, feeling, and acting).
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3.00 Credits
Part I of a two-part sequence of lecture, demonstration, and practice in the art and science of obtaining the medical history and performing the physical examination.
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3.00 Credits
Part II of a two-part sequence of lecture, demonstration, and practice in the art and science of obtaining the medical history and performing the physical examination. Prerequisite: PAST 514.
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