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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course provides an orientation to the roles and functions of the physician assistant in the health care system and the development of the physician assistant profession. Open to physician assistant students only; Offered in the fall semester in the senior year.
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5.00 Credits
This course is a comprehensive study of diseases with emphasis on etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, critical review of medical literature, preventive care and therapeutic measures involved in treating medical problems. Topics will be presented through demonstrations, discussions and clinical conferences as well as lectures by physicians, physician assistants and other appropriate health professionals. This course will include discrete blocks on major organ systems and special populations. It is closely integrated with the pharmacology, clinical skills and physical diagnosis courses. Prerequisites: BIO 240 and BIO 307; Corequisites: PA 335, PA 309 and PA 312; Offered in the fall semester.
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5.00 Credits
Continuation of Clinical Medicine I. Prerequisite: PA 303; Corequisite: PA 336, PA 311, PA 313 and PA 310; Offered in the spring semester.
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on understanding human behavior in health and illness. Health, illness and sick role behaviors, psychosocial factors in the etiology of illness, patient compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, use of health behavior models in patient education, health maintenance, and disease prevention and sexuality will be discussed. Offered in the fall
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuance of PA 309. Prerequisite: PA 309; Corequisites: PA 304, PA 336, PA 313 and PA 311; Offered in the spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Proper methods of performing various clinical procedures such as intravenous catheter insertion, intramuscular injections, passing nasogastric tubes, applying casts and drawing blood will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: BIO 208 and BIO 240; Corequisites: PA 304, PA 310, PA 336 and PA 312; Offered in the spring semester.
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2.00 Credits
Most of the course is devoted to the development of physical examination skills and the art of developing a rapport with patients. By the end of the course, students will have received instruction and training in basic communication skills and how to conduct a medical interview, as well as training in techniques of physical diagnosis. The course includes the use of simulated patients, as well as a range of field experiences to provide direct contact with patients and practicing physicians. This allows students to interact with patients and to integrate knowledge and skills in the setting of clinical interactions. Prerequisite: BIO 240; Corequisites: PA 304, PA 310, PA 311 and PA 336; Offered in the fall semester.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PA 312. Offered in the spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Pharmacology I. The course explores clinical pharmacology and medical therapeutics, including disease states and their medical management. Prerequisite: BIO 335; Corequisites: PA 304, PA 310, PA 311 and PA 313; Offered in the spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Over a four-week period, the course provides the foundation for clinical evaluation and treatment. Training may occur in inpatient internal medicine in hospitals or outpatient internal medicine. The rotation will expose the student to adult populations and their medical problems. The student will learn clinical presentation of general medical problems, evaluation, therapeutic intervention and methods of documentation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all third-year courses
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