600
Comprehensive survey course that studies prioritized medical topics within organ systems. The systems covered are otolaryngologic, ophthalmologic, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
4(4-0)
A comprehensive survey course that studies prioritized medical topics within organ systems. The systems covered are the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, endocrine, hematological systems and oncology. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program and
PHA 608.
Credits
4(4-0)
Comprehensive survey course that studies prioritized medical topics within organ systems. The topics covered are the immunologic, musculoskeletal and neurologic systems and geriatrics. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program and
PHA 609.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prioritized instruction in normal function and selected medical conditions in women's health including pregnancy, childbirth, neoplasm and endocrine changes. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
3(3-0)
A survey course of growth, development and diseases from birth to adolescence. It prepares students for the primary care clinical setting. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Survey course that focuses on pre-, peri- and postoperative care and medical considerations of the surgical patient and prepares the student for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
2(2-0)
Survey course that familiarizes the student with common emergency medicine problems and injuries utilizing a priority system. Prerequisites: Admittance to the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
A comprehensive survey course on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases seen in primary care medicine and organized by organ system. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Topics concerning physician assistant professional practice. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
Survey clinical course that emphasizes principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy as they relate to drugs in the treatment of common primary care conditions. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant program.
Credits
3(3-0)
This clinical survey course continues instruction in pharmacology of select drugs, prescription essentials general pharmacology resources for the primary care practitioner. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant program,
PHA 625.
Credits
3(3-0)
Integrated didactic and laboratory course which develops medical procedural diagnostic and therapeutic skills. This prepares the student for the clinical setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: admission to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
3(2-2)
A two module course consisting of Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
3(0-6)
An in depth review of the normal and abnormal physiologic processes associated with diseases of the cardiac and pulmonary organ systems. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
An in-depth review of the normal and abnormal physiologic processes associated with diseases of the renal, neurological, and endocrine system. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
An in depth review of the normal and abnormal physiologic processes associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal system, immune system, heritable conditions, and spontaneous genetic abnormalities. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
Interactive lecture and small group problem solving sessions in preparation for integrated clinical experience. Develops clinical diagnostic reasoning by focusing on a clinical presentation based model. Prerequisite: Admissions to the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
3(1-2)
Onsite interactive problem solving sessions and offsite patient/student/preceptor clinical interactions. Both modes develop clinical diagnostic reasoning by focusing on a hypothetic-deductive approach. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of
PHA 640.
Credits
3(0-11)
Onsite interactive problem solving sessions and offsite patient/student/preceptor clinical interactions. Both modes develop clinical diagnostic reasoning by focusing on a hypothetic-deductive approach. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of
PHA 641.
Credits
3(0-11)
Students will develop the ability to critically analyze current and past medical research and publications, and apply those concepts to the practice of Evidence-Based Medicine. Prerequisites: Admission into the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
2(2-0)
An introduction to the indications for and interpretation of the chest radiograph and electrocardiogram. Prerequisites: Admission into the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
2(1-2)
Indications for and interpretation of laboratory, pulmonary function, and neurophysiologic testing. Prerequisites:
PHA 650.
Credits
2(2-0)
Indications for and interpretation of imaging of the central nervous system, vascular system, abdomen and extremities. Principles of nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, and computed tomography. Prerequisites:
PHA 651.
Credits
2(1-2)
Integrated didactic/laboratory course. This course teaches assessment via the medical history with focus on interviewing skill and technique. It prepares students for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
3(2-2)
Integrated didactic/laboratory series that teaches patient assessment through the complete medical history and physical examination. It prepares students for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of
PHA 660.
Credits
3(2-2)
Integrated didactic/laboratory series that teaches patient assessment through the complete medical history and physical examination. It prepares students for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of
PHA 661.
Credits
4(2-4)
This course introduces the principles of preventive medicine and methods for their incorporation into primary care on an individual, family and community basis. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
1(1-0)
This course enables the student to examine the principles of medical ethics, develop an organized process to resolve clinical dilemmas, and to explore future professional roles. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
2(2-0)
The course includes the identification and management of psychiatric disorders, with an emphasis on the pharmacological management of mood disorders. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course consists of a full-time clinical internship. This is the first of three clinical year courses that will include a variety of clinical settings. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 82 credits of didactic course work for the Physician Assistant Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Credits
16(Spec)
This course consists of a full-time clinical internship. This is the second of three clinical year courses that will include a variety of clinical settings. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
PHA 690; Successful completion of 82 credits of didactic course work for the Physician Assistant Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Credits
16(Spec)
This course consists of a full-time clinical internship. This is the third of three clinical year courses that will include a variety of clinical settings. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
PHA 691; Successful completion of 82 credits of didactic course work for the Physician Assistant Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Credits
16(Spec)
A structured course of remedial education for students who do not show adequate progress during their clinical clerkship year. CR/NC only. May be taken no more than three times. Prerequisites:
PHA 692.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Presentation and examination of special topics in medicine, health, and biosciences. May be taken up to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisites: Entry into the Physician Assistant Program.
Credits
1-9(Spec)