Physician Assistant Studies Courses

Fourth Year/Second Professional Phase Year — Spring

* Required

PHAS 411* Primary Medicine 2 This course is a continuation of PHAS 410. It provides a comprehensive presentation of the various disease processes commonly encountered in primary care across the spectrum of clinical medicine. The course employs a system-oriented, problem based approach and clinical information is presented in conjunction with appropriated, correlative lectures or labs in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, nutrition, and preventative approaches. Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture   Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies	5cr
PHAS 421* Comp/Alternative Med An introduction to the many outpatient and inpatient routine medical procedures. This course will give students an opportunity to develop a multitude of hands-on skills including vein and arterial blood drawing, establishing central lines, maintaining airways, as well as several routine outpatient procedures including foreign body removal, skin biopsy and suturing. Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies	1cr
PHAS 422* Clinical Pharmacology A focused clinical pharmacology course designed specifically to develop an extensive understanding of the medications routinely used in inpatient and outpatient care. Presented in a case study format using patient scenarios to develop clinical pharmacology knowledge. Prereq: PHAS major, BISC 435, and admitted to the professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture Required Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies	2cr
PHAS 424* Clinical Procedures This course is a hands on course that instructs students in the common Outpatient and Inpatient medical procedures performed routinely by PA's. This includes injections, IV's, foreign body removal, I&D and other intricate procedures. Prereq: Admitted to the professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture	1cr
PHAS 435* Emergency Medicine 1 Describes a variety of neonatal, pediatric, and adult emergencies including emergency assessment, diagnoses, and treatment. This course is intended to introduce the student to the basic principles of emergency medicine, specifically, the PA's role in triage, assessment, and emergency management. Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies	3cr
PHAS 455* Women's Health The course explores various gynecological diseases, and the need for preventive medicine in obstetrics and gynecology. It employs a system-oriented, problem based approach and clinical information is presented in conjunction with appropriate, correlative lectures or labs in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and nutrition. Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies	3cr
PHAS 460* Pediatrics 1 An introductory pediatrics course which covers problems encountered in the general pediatric population and reinforces basic primary care clinical principles. The course employs a system-oriented, problem based approach and clinical information is presented in conjunction with appropriate, correlative lectures or labs in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and nutrition. Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies	3cr
PHAS 483* Clin/Advocacy Prac Clinical experience as patient advocate among underserved. Prereq: Admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies. Course Component: Lecture Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies	2cr
Total	20cr

 

Last Updated 01/24/05