39 courses with the subject PAS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PAS 499Practicum
This is a practical experience course offered in the fall semester and is available only to students who have successfully completed all requirements for the University “3 2” program for entry into the Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program in their fourth year. Students will complete a total of 250 hours that includes 1) a minimum of 50 hours of exposure to a practicing Physician Assistant through their employment or shadowing and 2) a minimum of 200 hours of volunteer work or paid work involving agencies that provide health related services and/or health fairs, health screening activities, free clinics, homeless programs, prevention and health education. Hands-on patient care utilizing the skills learned in their required certification program/course of study is required. Course fees are attached. Pass/Fail only.
General Elective Credits (if needed) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (minimum) 128# ^ This track is available only to those students who are chosen to participate in the special “3 +2” cohort program and who continue to meet all requirements necessary to remain in the program. Bachelor’s degree will be conferred upon completion of the program outlined above, during the student’s matriculation in the University’s MSPAS program. * On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. # All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. 150
PAS 506Pharmacology-I : This is the first in a two semester course sequence3
designed to provide a solid foundation in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the physiology (including the genetic and molecular mechanisms) associated with drug action and interaction. Specific drug classes will be discussed, with attention given to the most commonly prescribed drugs in each class and their uses, side effects, similarities, and differences. Pharmacotherapeutic agents specific to the treatment of disorders of the autonomic system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, neurologic system, musculoskeletal system and orthopedics, autoimmune disorders, infectious disease, allergies, pain management, abuse and addiction and the related antimicrobial agents will be addressed in this course. The approach to using these agents in the pediatric and geriatric populations will also be considered.
PAS 507Medical Science-II Physiology, Pathophysiology and Genetics : This3
course is the second of three designed to provide a comprehensive study of human physiology and the associated pathophysiology. The material is divided into sections and each section covers the function by organ system (neurology, cardiology, and pulmonology, musculoskeletal, autoimmune and infectious disease). The course also provides an understanding of the essential nature of a broad representation of human diseases, with a focus on the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by each disease covered, as well as the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these diseases.
PAS 508Clinical Medicine-I : This is the first course in a sequence of three courses3
designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem- oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. They will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills for a diverse patient population. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, patient education and continuity of care across the lifespan of patients will be considered. An overview of pediatrics, geriatrics, alcohol and substance abuse, elder and child abuse, sexual orientation and eating disorders will be presented. Other professional issues are considered; including competency in managing various conditions and disease processes in neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, musculoskeletal/orthopedics, autoimmune and infectious disease.
PAS 509Clinical Medicine-I Lab : This lab is in conjunction with the first course in a2
sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. Building on the skills acquired in the History and Physical Examination course, students will learn to perform a focused history and physical exam, develop a differential diagnosis, perform the appropriate diagnostic work-up and develop a treatment plan. The lab will make use of high-fidelity simulation, task trainers, videos and case presentations/clinical scenarios. Students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. They will continue to develop 149
PAS 510Professional Practice-II: Healthcare Law and Ethics : The course is2
designed to prepare the student for licensure, credentialing, professional liability, professional behavior, ethical behavior and decision making in medical practice, prescriptive authority, quality assurance, risk management in medical practice, legal issues and medical ethics in health care issues involving law, policy and politics in health care. Also to be considered are issues involving intellectual honesty, plagiarism, and what is entailed in appropriate academic and professional conduct as a student and as a practicing professional.
PAS 511Pharmacology-II : This is the second of a two course sequence designed3
to provide a solid foundation in Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacodynamics, and the physiology associated with drug action and interaction. Specific drug classes will be discussed, with attention given to individual drugs and their uses, side effects, similarities, and differences. Specific Pharmacotherapeutics agents and/or disorders covered in this course include dermatology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, endocrine, pain management, gastrointestinal, hematopoietic disorders, psychiatric medications, hyperlipidemia, genitourinary/renal drugs, reproductive health and the related antimicrobial agents. The common medications, dosing, interactions and side-effects in the geriatric and pediatric populations will also be considered as well as allergies, abuse and addiction.
PAS 512Clinical Pediatrics : This course provides an introduction to the1
fundamentals of pediatric medicine, covering the age span from neonate through adolescence. Topics covered include normal growth and development, preventive care and anticipatory guidance, common pediatric illnesses and disorders and their diagnosis and management. Less common, but important disorders that are peculiar to the pediatric population are also included.
PAS 513Clinical Geriatrics : This course is designed to provide students with an1
understanding of the medical problems of the elderly including the biological and psychological changes commonly associated with aging. The overall goal of this geriatric course is to provide all students with a foundation for competent, compassionate care of the older adult. This foundation includes attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed by those giving care to older people. In addition, this course focuses on developing an understanding of age-related disease, an increased incidence of undesirable drug interactions, multi-system organ failure, and limitations in mobility, communication, and other impairments. End of life issues and palliative care will be addressed.
PAS 514Clinical Medicine-II : This is the second course in a sequence of three3
courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. An overview of clinical laboratory medicine will be presented that explains the most common diagnostic lab tests, indications and interpretation. The essentials of diagnostic imaging and their indications will be presented as well as an 150
PAS 515Clinical Medicine Lab-II : This lab is in conjunction with the second course2
in a sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. Building on the skills acquired in the History and Physical Examination course and the first Clinical Medicine course, students will learn to perform a focused history and physical exam, develop a differential diagnosis, perform the appropriate diagnostic work-up and develop a treatment plan. The lab will make use of high-fidelity simulation, task trainers, videos and case presentations/clinical scenarios. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. Specific specialty areas and organ systems covered include Dermatology, Endocrine, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Gastrointestinal Disorders in adult populations. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education specific topics are also presented. Other professional issues are considered, including competency with various medical instruments and procedures.
PAS 516Medical Science-III Physiology, Pathophysiology and Genetics : This3
course is the third of three designed to provide a comprehensive study of human physiology, pathophysiology and genetics. The material is divided into sections and each section covers the function by organ systems. The basic physiology and pathophysiology for the following organ systems will be covered during the spring semester: Dermatology, Endocrine, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Gastrointestinal disorders.The course also provides an understanding of the essential nature of a broad representation of human diseases, with a focus on the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by each disease, as well as the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these diseases.
PAS 517Behavioral Medicine : This course provides students with an overview of1
behavioral medicine, broadly defined as an interdisciplinary field that aims to integrate biological, cultural, and psychosocial perspectives on human behavior. The integration of mental disorders and behavioral problems into primary care medicine will be addressed. Topics covered will include normal psychological development in pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, detection and treatment of substance abuse, human sexuality, end of life issues, response to illness, injury, and stress, and principles of violence identification and prevention.
PAS 518Women’s Health/OB-Gyn : This course provides an introduction to1
women's health issues, including the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common acute and chronic medical problems commonly encountered in reproductive health care and gynecology.
PAS 519Research Design and Methodology : This course provides a foundation3
in medical research and design for health care providers. The students will review how to search, interpret, and evaluate the medical literature, then focus on a step-by-step approach to 151
PAS 520Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Case Management : This course2
involves clinical case discussions in small learning groups designed to facilitate the integration of medical knowledge and clinical skill in order for students to develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning and patient management skills. The course is designed to prepare students for evidence-based practice, emphasizing the processes of critical inquiry and analysis in a multidisciplinary forum and best practices in clinical measurements, interpretation of diagnostic reliability, validity, prediction and measures of clinically meaningful change. This course will prepare students to search, interpret, and evaluate the medical literature in order to maintain a critical, current, and operational knowledge of new medical findings and provide a basis for future evidence-based clinical work. The cases will focus on neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, musculoskeletal/orthopedics, autoimmune, infectious disease, dermatology, endocrine, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, gastrointestinal disorders, renal/genitourinary, immunology, oncology and hematology.
PAS 521Health Promotion & Disease Prevention : This course provides students2
with an overview of the basic concepts of epidemiology, public health, diet and nutrition and preventative medicine. Epidemiological concepts include distribution, prevalence, causation, mode of transmission, dissemination, control, and preventive countermeasures of infectious and non-communicable diseases, as well as environmental, occupational, behavioral, and chronic conditions. PA students will be introduced to research methodologies related to the study of disease and will investigate epidemiological trends across a variety of cultures, nationally and globally. Attention will be paid to professional responsibility, confidentiality, informed patient consent, and issues of patient welfare.
PAS 522Emergency Medicine : This course focuses on the specialty of emergency3
medicine including an understanding of pre-hospital care/emergency medicine system (EMS), and the interplay between 911 responders, the hospital emergency department, inpatient hospital services, and community medical providers in the primary care setting, as well as appropriate interaction with other medical providers in a variety of disciplines, including administrative. Emphasis is placed on the special skills and attitudes necessary and required to perform well in the emergency medical setting. As part of this course, students take the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course as well as the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course.
PAS 523Essentials of Radiography : This case-based course provides students2
with a systematic method of interpreting common imaging studies seen in the primary care and emergency setting. Students will learn to appropriately select and correctly interpret imaging modalities including radiography, computerized tomography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine imaging.
PAS 524Fundamentals of Surgery : This course is designed to provide the3
students with an introduction and an overview to the discipline of surgery. The management of acute surgical problems, critical illness, perioperative management of the surgical patient, nutrition, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance and elective surgical procedures will be discussed, as well as the pre- and post- operative care of surgical patients. Laboratory sessions will teach technical skills such as sterile technique, basic suturing techniques, pre-op scrubbing, pre-op draping, post-op dressing, surgical infections, wounds and wound healing, 152
PAS 525Clinical Medicine-III : This is the third course in a sequence of three3
courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. Specific specialty areas and organ systems covered include Renal/Genitourinary, immunology, oncology, and Hematology disorders in adult populations. They will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills in adult, pediatric and geriatric populations. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills for a diverse patient population. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, continuity of care across the lifespan of patients will be considered. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education specific topics are also presented. Other professional issues are considered, including competency with various medical instruments and procedures.
PAS 526Clinical Medicine Lab-III : This is the third course in a sequence of three2
courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. Specific specialty areas and organ systems covered include Renal/Genitourinary, Immunology, and Oncology and Hematology disorders in adult, pediatric and geriatric populations. They will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education specific topics are also presented. Other professional issues are considered.
PAS 527Introduction to the Clinical Experience : This course is designed to further1
prepare students for the clinical phase of their training. Practical information and approaches to reimbursement, documentation, coding, billing, quality assurance and risk management in medical practice, legal issues in health care, patient safety, OHSA, HIPPA, Infection Control, Medical Errors, Documentation, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Diagnostic codes will be presented.
PAS 529Didactic Summative Evaluation : This course provides a comprehensive2
review of the entire didactic phase and will involve a written exam and OSCE/OSLER evaluation. This course provides a summative evaluation of the didactic year. It will focus on evaluating history taking and physical examination performance skills, as well as communication and clinical reasoning ability, the ability to summarize and document clinical encounter findings, and demonstration of psychomotor clinical and cognitive critical thinking skills. The summative evaluation will include a variety of assessment tools including multiple choice question examinations, the PACKRAT examination, comprehensive oral case presentations, standardized patient encounters, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and 153
PAS 530Family Medicine : This applied integration core rotation provides an5
exposure to the principles and practices of community-oriented family care with an emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance in adults as well as the opportunity to further techniques in history taking, physical examination, and health behavior counseling. The rotation will provide the PA students with the opportunity to learn how medicine is practiced in the office setting with a culturally diverse patient population of all ages. The students will be exposed to illnesses and problems common to this area of medical practice and learn the indications, limitations, and methodology of primary care procedures and therapeutic strategies utilized in this setting. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical illnesses and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to family medicine and geriatric populations. This rotation will offer clinical experience in ambulatory practice and/or inpatient and long term care facilities focusing on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to providing medical care for the life span of patients.
PAS 531Internal Medicine : During this rotation the student will learn to apply basic5
medical knowledge to the evaluation of problems encountered on a general medicine service. The formulation of an understanding of the various medical disorders in specific patients is accomplished during the accurate collection of data, the identification of problems, and the development of a plan for each problem. This rotation will allow the student to demonstrate knowledge and core competencies of medical training pertaining to the pathophysiology, risks, indications, limitations, methodology, procedures and therapeutic strategies used in the practice of internal medicine. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical illnesses and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to internal medicine. This rotation will offer clinical experience in inpatient and/or outpatient facilities providing medical care for adult and geriatric patients. Testing and evaluation for this rotation will be based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to internal medicine.
PAS 532Pediatrics : During this rotation the student learns to apply basic medical5
knowledge and skills to the evaluation of problems encountered on a general pediatric service. The emphasis in this setting is on the provision of primary, secondary and tertiary care to a child from birth through adolescence. The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge of the indications, limitations, and methodology of pediatric procedure and therapeutic strategies. An emphasis is placed on developing a comprehensive database and a systematic evidence-based approach to common pediatric problems and those of adolescence. The student is expected to recognize signs and symptoms of a variety of pediatric disorders. In addition, the student will demonstrate the appropriate evaluation of normal child development, well-child care, current immunization updates and ongoing patient education and health promotion.
PAS 533General Surgery : This rotation provides an orientation to patients of5
various ages with surgically manageable disease. The emphasis of the learning experiences is on the preoperative evaluation and preparation of patients for surgery; assistance during the intra-operative period to develop an understanding of team member roles and operative procedures; and the care of surgical wounds and post-operative complications. This rotation will provide the PA student with the opportunity to learn surgical principles, surgical pathology, and relevant laboratory studies as seen in surgical settings, as well as, indications, limitations, and methodology of surgical procedures and therapeutic strategies used in surgery today. During this rotation the student will recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of surgical conditions and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to surgery. This rotation will teach the 154
PAS 534Women’s Health/OB-Gyn : The Women’s Health/Obstetrics and5
Gynecology rotation exposes students to the spectrum of problems and issues associated with women's health care, primarily in an ambulatory setting. The learning experiences emphasize family planning, birth control, sexually transmitted disease recognition and treatment, cancer detection, prenatal care, the evaluation of common gynecologic problems, and offer exposures to delivery and the surgical management of gynecological disorders. Students will make use of the evidence-based approach to the delivery of medical care, tailoring it to the indications, limitations, and methodology as related to gynecology, and procedures and therapeutic strategies utilized in women’s healthcare settings. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical conditions and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to women’s health, including gynecology and reproductive care. This rotation will offer clinical experience in inpatient and/or outpatient facilities providing medical care for this patient population.
PAS 535Emergency Medicine : This rotation provides an in-depth exposure to the5
illnesses and injuries sustained by children and adults that necessitate emergency care. The educational experience emphasizes the further development of the clinical skills necessary to perform focused medical interviews and physical examinations. This rotation will also provide the PA student with exposure to, and experience with, clinical procedures unique to the emergency environment and the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages in an acute setting. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in recognizing signs and symptoms of common emergencies, taking appropriate action to sustain life, collecting relevant data, and providing accurate assessment and management of a variety of acute and life threatening medical, surgical and psychiatric illnesses and injuries. The PA student will learn the indications, limitations, and the evidence-based methodology of emergency medicine procedures and therapeutic strategies. Students will demonstrate knowledge and competencies appropriate to clinical problems encountered and the clinical procedures common to emergency medicine.
PAS 536Behavioral Medicine/Psychiatry : This rotation is designed to provide an5
understanding of the behavioral components of health, disease and disability. Exposure to patients with a variety of emotional illnesses and disabilities is used to develop informed history taking and mental status examination skills abilities to recognize and categorize psychiatric disturbances and techniques of early intervention and psychiatric referral. The rotation will provide the student with an understanding of the variety of emotional and psychiatric states along with basic Psychopathology and Pharmacotherapeutics. In this rotation, the students will augment and strengthen their deductive reasoning and clinical decision making skills by developing a systematic, evidence-based approach to common behavioral medicine problems. This clinical learning rotation will enable the student to develop skills to make a mental health assessment. Emphasis will be placed on developing clinical and communication skills, further strengthening students’ ability to gain insight into the psychosocial aspects of comprehensive patient care.
PAS 537Elective Rotations : Students are also able to enroll in six-week elective5
rotations, designed to provide the physician assistant student with an opportunity in any of the following disciplines: Orthopedics, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology, 155
PAS 538Clinical Summative Evaluation : This course is intended to assure that2
students have met defined program objectives for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes suitable for clinical practice. It will include a multi-system approach to assess physical examination and history taking skills, communication skills and the ability to summarize and document findings, make a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. This course will include standardized patient encounters with problem based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), a comprehensive oral case presentation to a faculty member, completion of a comprehensive multi-choice examination, evaluation of the performance of specific clinical procedures on task trainers, evaluation of performance in a clinical scenario simulation and completion of the PACKRAT examination. Students will be individually evaluated and advised throughout this course by faculty members.
