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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course provides an in-depth understanding of disease states through the integration of principles of pathology, microbiology, and clinical applicability of diagnostic tests. Anatomical and physiological principles are reviewed and integrated into an understanding of disease processes and the clinical applicability of pathological fi ndings. Microorganisms are presented by classifi cations and in relation to specifi c systems. Diagnostic tests are identifi ed in relation to physiological systems and disease processes. Discussions focus on characteristic or pathognomonic fi ndings as well as fi ndings that direct work-up, therapy, or follow-up. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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0.50 Credits
0.5 unit. The purpose of this course is for the student to develop an understanding of the psychological and ethical factors affecting human development and to distinguish among them as they pertain to various clinical issues such as death and dying, human sexuality, chronic illness, and the emotional issues of daily living. This course also provides an opportunity for the student to learn to integrate the concepts of health promotion and preventive measures into the practice of medicine. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. The purpose of this course is to promote the skills of clinical assessment and diagnosis. The knowledge gained in the medical sciences is utilized to promote the assessment of clinical scenarios. The student develops interview skills, examination techniques, and integrates knowledge of various disciplines to construct differential diagnosis. The student learns appropriate clinical work-up and when to order tests. The student also learns to correlate test results with clinical management. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. The purpose of this course is to serve as an introduction to clinical medicine by focusing on the commonly encountered problems in primary care. The student reviews disease processes from a clinical perspective and learns to approach the evaluation of the patient in a comprehensive manner. Topics include the dermatologic issues encountered in primary care, common ophthalmologic disorders and the common issues leading to psychiatric referral. Through lectures and discussions, the student formulates a knowledge base of signs and symptoms, etiologies, and management options. Drug therapies are reviewed by classes and in relation to their applicability to systems. Information is provided regarding indications, mechanisms of action, contraindications, and adverse effects. The course includes EKG and ABG workshops with sessions dedicated to the interpretation of twelve lead strips and arterial blood gases. The knowledge gained is enhanced through case studies and integrated into the practice of primary care medicine. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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0.50 Credits
0.5 unit. The purpose of this course is to integrate the principles of professionalism and ethics into the clinical practice of the physician assistant. he course is a general overview of the role of the physician assistant with emphasis on the principles of ethics and professionalism and their integration into modern medicine. Introduction to the history of the profession leads to discussions of issues such as managed healthcare initiatives, documentation, quality improvement, and billing and coding. The course also provides students with instruction regarding basic clinical skills required of the professional physician assistant. Opportunity is provided for hands-on practice and instruction on models and patients. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. The purposes of this course are to provide students with instruction regarding recognition and management of the surgical patient, as well as instruction regarding rapid and effi cient management of the trauma or emergent patient. Review of surgical cases includes breakdown of disease states by presentation, history, and physical examination pearls, work-up, surgical intervention, and post-surgical management. Discussion of emergency medicine cases focuses on the consideration of patient status in an effort to effectively triage emergent patients. Students learn to design a personal method of rapid assessment and management for the critical patient in the emergency department setting. The course includes a radiology workshop to generate a basis for the recognition of and differentiation between the normal and abnormal radiographic fi ndings. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. The purpose of this course is to provide the physician assistant with a broad-based fund of knowledge of general medicine. The course encompasses an overview of internal medicine and its various subtopics; the course outline is refl ective of the systemic overview. Its intent is to enable the student to transition from the acquisition of didactic medical and clinical, scientifi c knowledge to its incorporation into the clinical setting. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course familiarizes the student with conditions specifi c to maternal-child medicine. Lectures and case studies are provided on the diagnostic, therapeutic, and counseling techniques aimed at managing the sensitive issues in both the obstetrical and gynecological patient, familiarizing the student with conditions specifi c to the pediatric patient. Students recognize the need to counsel both parent and child, and to integrate special techniques, including monitoring confi dentiality. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. The purpose of this course is to focus on the commonly encountered problems in primary care medicine. The physician assistant student reviews disease processes from a clinical perspective, learns to approach the evaluation of the patient in a comprehensive manner, and becomes familiar with the sensitive issues specifi c to the geriatric patient. Through lectures and discussion, the student formulates a knowledge base of signs and symptoms, etiologies and management options. Drug therapies are reviewed by classes and in relation to their applicability to major systems, with information provided regarding indications, mechanisms of actions, contraindications, and adverse events. Offered only to physician assistant majors during the fi rst professional year.
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1.00 Credits
One unit. This course is identical to that described for 431E but counts as one undergraduate unit towards the BS/MS degrees.
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