BISC 7120* Medical Pharmacology

Fundamentals of human pharmacology and basic principles dictating drug actions within the human body. The course focuses on the therapeutic actions and clinical applications of various drug classes with emphasis on cellular mechanisms, physiological responses, adverse reactions, drug-drug interactions, and clinical indications, accompanied by discussion on the pathological conditions for which common therapeutic agents are used. Applications of pharmacology commonly encountered by dentists and physician assistants are presented and are reinforced with clinically correlated lectures presented by healthcare professionals or consisting of small-group case study exercises. Offered fall term.

Prereq: PHAS major 2 and BISC 3213 and BISC 4145; or enrolled in Dentistry and BISC 3213 and BISC 4145.

Course Component: Lecture

Enrollment Requirement Group: Enrolled in the School of Dentistry or a Major in Physician Assistant Studies (PHAS) or Student Group PHAS

4cr

PHAS 7110* Clinical Medicine 1

This course 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 appropriate, correlative lectures or labs in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and nutrition. 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

6cr

PHAS 7115* Clinical Decision Making 1

This course is designed to expand the student’s medical knowledge base and facilitate critical thinking and clinical diagnostic skills.  The student will develop differential diagnoses and order and interpret appropriate laboratory and imaging studies.  Finally, students will demonstrate the ability to succinctly present a working diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis. 

Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.

Course Component: Lecture 

Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies

4cr

PHAS 7200* Interpersonal Aspects of Patient Care

This course is a 1-credit semester course intended to build upon basic interviewing skills that were introduced in PHAS 7050. It will consist of a series of patient-encounters, classroom discussions and readings relevant to working constructively with problems in clinician/patient communications. Common types of difficult patient interactions will be addressed. Self-awareness is emphasized as the basis upon which clinicians develop an enhanced capacity for empathic listening and responsiveness.

Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.

Course Component: Lecture

Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies

1cr

PHAS 7260* Pediatrics 1

An introductory pediatrics course which covers well child care and common problems. 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

3cr

PHAS 7265* Prac/Mgt Care Systms

This course begins with an in depth look at the medical coding system and teaches the students how and why to code properly.  Students are familiarized with the Typhon system of patient documentation and practice using it in conjunction with cases done in PHAS 7115.  The remainder of the course focuses on the ever changing health care marketplace.  Various healthcare system models and reimbursement methods will be compared and contrasted.  Students will research and present various topics to include more information on specific local and regional programs influencing healthcare delivery. 

Prereq: PHAS major; admitted to professional phase of Physician Assistant Studies.

Course Component: Lecture

Enrollment Requirement Group: Major in Physician Assistant Studies

1cr