This course consists of two phases. The first portion of the course develops the student's interviewing skills eliciting a complete medical history. The second portion of the course instructs the student in the methods and modalities to complete an entire adult wellness exam. At the conclusion of the course, the student is expected to be competent in eliciting a complete medical history and physical exam, appropriately documenting the exam including all positive and negative findings. Medical terminology is reviewed throughout the course. The student will acquire basic life support certification (CPR).
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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4cr |
This course instructs the student in strategies for interpretation of the medical literature and research. This is accomplished through reviewing the foundations of research methodology as they relate to the study of disease distribution, and issues of study design, data collection and methods of analysis. This course draws heavily on Internet access and requires the student to be familiar with Netscape and electronic mail technologies. Completing the course requires an on-line medical topic search, a review of these findings, and a classroom presentation. The student is encouraged to select an area of interest that may be utilized for PHAS 490.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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2cr |
This course consists of three distinct class sections: a 12-Lead ECG interpretation section, a radiology section, and a laboratory section. The course provides a broad introduction to these topics that are expanded upon in PHAS 410, 411, 415, and 416. The ECG interpretation section will provide students with a systematic methods of interpreting a 12-Lead ECG with respect to rate, rhythm and blocks, electrical axis determination, hypertrophy (atria and ventricles), ischemia/injury/infarction, and miscellaneous drug, electrolyte, disease, and pacemaker effects. The radiology section will provide students with a systematic method of interpreting common radiographic studies seen in primary care. The laboratory section emphasizes the utilization of laboratory methods for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The content focuses on those aspects pertinent to the provision of ambulatory, primary care.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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3cr |
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A professional issues review. This course emphasizes current issues facing the profession, including legal and ethical problems, and the unique place of PAs within the health care system. It familiarizes students with the history and traditions of the PA profession. This is complemented by information about certification and registration, employment, economics, professional organizations and political/legislative topics. A significant portion of the course confronts ethical issues facing today's non-physician providers.
Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.
Course Component: Lecture
Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies
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2cr |
