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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Builds on the knowledge gained in HHPE I to refine and expand the skills necessary for obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, and recording findings. The focus is on complex and specialized elements of the medical and psychosocial history and specialized aspects of the physical examination. History-taking topics include interviewing skills for special situations, issues in non-verbal communication, and ascertaining psychosocial components of medical complaints. Additionally, the student learns to rationally organize physical examinations, perform problem-based focused histories and physical examinations, and develop differential diagnoses and properly document. Emphasis is on problem solving, including assessments and management plans. Students attend hospital practica to demonstrate their interviewing and physical examination skills. Spring semester
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of care for patient problems seen in the following areas and organ systems: obstetrics and gynecology (ob-gyn), HIV disease and selected other infectious diseases, cardiology, musculoskeletal (includes orthopedics and rheumatology), neurology, psychiatry, and oncology. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the basic knowledge and clinical skills to become competent in performing various medical-surgical procedures. Students practice procedures on mannequins and each other. While working together, students gain a better understanding of patient reactions and complaints associated with various medical procedures. Empathy and consideration for patients undergoing these procedures is evoked via classroom interactions. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the resources to know when and how to order radiographic tests and to know the advantages and disadvantages, along with the benefits and risks of diagnostic radiology. The student is introduced to the basics of systematically reading and interpreting x-rays of the skeletal system and imaging studies available for the evaluation of the nervous system. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Presents ways to provide comprehensive, person-centered care of the elderly through knowledge of the normal aging process. The student learns to describe and assess functional and medical problems which are important in the geriatric population. This course focuses on the diagnosis and management of common problems encountered in the geriatric population. The student is able to describe the importance of health-care maintenance, prevention of diseases in the elderly as well as the options of long-term care facilities and home care. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmokinetics, indications for use, preparations, routes of administration, adverse effects and contraindications for drug groups used in the disciplines of women's health, HIV disease and other infectious diseases, cardiology, orthopedics, rheumatology, neurology, psychiatry, and oncology. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course overviews surgical diseases, their management, and treatment. Emphasis is placed on formulating an appropriate surgical diagnosis based on clinical symptoms and signs, differential diagnoses with the use of appropriate diagnostic studies, recognition of surgical emergencies, management decisions, preoperative and postoperative care. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the fundamentals of care for problems seen in the emergency setting that have not been covered in previous courses; students learn how to set priorities in the emergency situation. Emphasis is on the approach to emergency medical care and immediate intervention, teamwork and consultation, and followup. Spring, extending through summer session.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the health and wellness of individuals throughout their lifespan. The three elements of primary prevention, health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection, are covered. The course provides an overview of the methodology for interpreting the medical literature and applying these concepts to clinical problems. Summer session.
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3.00 Credits
This rotation takes place in a hospital setting and for some rotations also involves an office internal medicine component. This rotation provides the student with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat adult patients with medical problems. Under the supervision of a preceptor, students progressively assume responsibility to provide adult medical services, including both acute and chronic disease management (including more complicated patients), health promotion and maintenance, and disease prevention.
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