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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This three-semester course sequence is a comprehensive study of diseases emphasizing etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and clinical interventions/therapeutic measures involved in diagnosis and management of medical problems commonly seen by primary care practitioners. Material is presented in clinical specialty modules correlated with the course content of PHA511, PHA532, PHA541 and PHA554. This semester focuses on otorhinolaryngology (ENT), pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopedics and rheumatology.
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3.00 Credits
Summer semester. 3 semester hours. This three-semester course sequence is a comprehensive study of diseases emphasizing etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and clinical interventions/therapeutic measures involved in diagnosis and management of medical problems commonly seen by primary care practitioners. Material is presented in clinical specialty modules correlated with the course content of PHA512, PHA534, PHA542 and PHA555. This final semester focuses on nephrology, urology/men's health, obstetrics/ gynecology/women's health, dermatology and surgical care.
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1.00 Credits
Summer semester. 1 semester hours. This course, which is taken in each of the three full didactic semesters, examines a professional's obligations and a patient's rights in regard to ethical and social issues in medicine. Thorny dilemmas, such as the role of using humans in research studies, decisions not to treat or to resuscitate, inherent conflicts in genetics and reproductive technologies, as well as professional concerns about paternalism, patient rights, and confidentiality are examined. Students learn to think critically, drawing upon their own experience, to develop an understanding of how to handle ethical dilemmas while practicing primary care medicine. Preparation includes understanding how to interpret medical literature and how to ethically apply research. Additionally, students learn the history of the physician assistant profession and become culturally and socially aware of how professional credentialing, the regulation of caregiver's clinical responsibilities, and ethical/legal considerations influence their interaction with patients, as well as their place in the profession.
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2.00 Credits
Fall semester. 2 semester hours. This three-semester course discusses the principles of pharmacological drugs and action followed by a review of the principal therapeutic agents in each clinical/medical area. The relationship of pharmacology to other sciences and PHA courses is integrated. This course will examine drug classifications, mechanisms of action, utilization, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions, among other issues. Prescription writing and current standards of practice and regulation are also discussed.
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2.00 Credits
Spring semester. 2 semester hours. This three-semester course discusses principles of pharmacological drugs and action followed by a review of the principal therapeutic agents in each clinical/medical area. The relationship of pharmacology to other sciences and PHA courses is integrated. This course will examine drug classifications, mechanisms of action, utilization, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions, among other issues. Prescription writing and current standards of practice and regulation are also discussed.
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2.00 Credits
Summer semester. 2 semester hours. This three-semester course discusses principles of pharmacological drugs and action followed by a review of the principal therapeutic agents in each clinical/medical area. The relationship of pharmacology to other sciences and PHA courses is integrated. This course will examine drug classifications, mechanisms of action, utilization, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions, among other issues. Prescription writing and current standards of practice and regulation are also discussed.
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2.00 Credits
Summer semester. 2 semester hours. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basics of biostatistics and epidemiology and emphasizes how an understanding of these areas is important in clinical medicine. Epidemiologic data is invaluable to the medical provider as it engenders perspective and guides clinical decision making. An understanding of biostatistics is important not only for analyzing the results of research but also for understanding and reducing errors. This course centers on cases to illustrate pertinent concepts and prepares the student to be a responsible dispenser of medical resources and a knowledgeable consumer of the medical literature. Pitfalls and biases of both medical practice and publications as they relate to statistics are a major focus.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Students are introduced to the principles of clinical research design, including the literature search, methodology, data collection, data management, and reporting of results and conclusions. This course will also discuss the interpretation of medical literature.
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This course prepares students to master the art of taking medical histories and the performing physical examination techniques. The focus is on recognition of "normal" and the significance of "abnormal" findings. A systems approach is used and the material is taught using a lecture, demonstration, and lab practicum format. A laboratory session is scheduled weekly to incorporate/practice skills presented in the lectures.
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2.00 Credits
Fall semester. 2 semester hours. Pathophysiology provides the basic link among the sciences of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry and their application to the clinical practice of medicine. It is essential to study pathophysiology in order to understand the rationale for medical and surgical therapy. Topics will include basic physiology as well as inflammatory response, vascular and metabolic changes that result in altered structure and function, and the examination of gross and microscopic structural changes and resulting bodily malfunctions.
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