39 courses with the subject PA, 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.
PA 519Medical Diagnostics I
Course Description: Offered annually in the Fall semester, Medical Diagnostics I, the first of a two course series, is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of clinical laboratory medicine and to develop techniques for the interpretation of electrocardiograms (EKG). The laboratory medicine content will provide students with a basic understanding of routine laboratory testing commonly seen in the practice of medicine that will be reinforced and expanded in other courses throughout the PA curriculum. The EKG material will provide students with the physiologic background and basic interpretation skills to complement the cardiology material provided in 63
This course will provide first-year students with procedures and expectations to develop skills to maximize the learning process during the clinical rotation phase of the PA Program. Credit: 0 hour (Fall) Pass/Fail
This is the first of two courses that will engage students in small group discussions related to concurrent topics in Clinical Medicine, Clinical Anatomy and Pathophysiology, and Patient Assessment. The interactive discussion format will develop critical thinking skills as students review disease etiology, pathophysiology, pertinent history and clinical findings, pertinent physical exam, differential diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, students will be guided through refinement of taking an adequate disease history and making decisions based on key points uncovered in the history by experienced faculty facilitators. Credit: 0 hour (Fall) Pass/Fail
This is the second of 2 courses that will engage students in small group discussions related to concurrent topics in Clinical Medicine, Clinical Anatomy and Pathophysiology, and Patient Assessment. The interactive discussion format will develop critical thinking skills as students review disease etiology, pathophysiology, pertinent history and clinical findings, pertinent physical exam, differential diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, students will be guided through refinement of taking an adequate disease history and making decisions based on key points uncovered in the history by experienced faculty facilitators. Credit: 0 hour (Spring) Pass/Fail
This course serves as an introduction to communication skills for person-centered care. Evidence-based strategies for decreasing implicit bias, providing patient education, giving serious news, developing cultural humility and behavior change will be provided. Additionally, students will learn evidence-based strategies to increase resilience and well-being. hour (Fall)
In this course, students will explore the unique role of PAs and the ethical and professional challenges that may be encountered in the student experience and in collaborative medical practice. Through discussion and case analyses, students will better understand the ethics of decision-making that affects others, as well as recognize external factors that influence such decision-making. Students will learn to identify, evaluate and manage ethical challenges and conflicts of values with a process that ensures critical reflection. There will be in-depth exploration of social determinants of health and health disparities. Through discussion, case analysis, and self-reflection students will demonstrate the ability to identify and apply strategies to help address barriers to health equity. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to examine and model the professional attributes of a good clinician – one who provides compassionate, 64
Course Description: Medical Diagnostics II is the second course in a two-part series designed to develop techniques for the acquisition and interpretation of various imaging modalities. In part II, students will gain the ability to recognize and interpret common imaging modalities, with an emphasis on plain film radiographs and point-of-care (POC) ultrasonography. Students will develop an understanding of the mechanisms by which common medical images are created, along with how best to utilize various modalities given a clinical scenario. The course will incorporate a combination of lecture format and active learning exercises. This approach will facilitate the development of the skills necessary for the recognition of common disease patterns and the anticipated progression of disease as measured using imaging. Credit Hrs: 2 (Spring)
Clinical Medicine I is the first of a series of three courses designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common and important clinical disorders seen by primary care practitioners. Using a systems approach, clinical information presented includes disease etiology, presentation, physiology and pathophysiology of disease (when not covered elsewhere), pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), patient education, and follow-up care. Treatment other care options presented include: preventive, emergent, acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative when applicable. Clinical practice areas covered in Clinical Medicine I include: Dermatology, HEENT, Hematology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Pulmonology. hours (Fall)
Clinical Medicine II is the second of a series of three courses designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common and important clinical disorders seen by primary care practitioners. Using a systems approach, clinical information presented includes disease etiology, presentation, physiology and pathophysiology of disease (when not covered elsewhere), pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options (pharmacological and non-pharmacological), patient education, and follow-up care. Treatment and other care options presented include: preventive, emergent, acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative when applicable. Clinical practice areas covered in Clinical Medicine II include Renal Medicine, Neurology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Nutrition. hours (Spring)
Clinical Medicine III is the third of a series of three courses designed to provide the essentials of diagnosis and management of the most common and important clinical disorders seen by primary care practitioners. Using a systems approach, clinical information presented includes disease etiology, presentation, physiology and pathophysiology of disease (when not covered elsewhere), pertinent laboratory and radiographic concerns, treatment options (pharmacological and 65
This is the first of three consecutive courses that develop foundational skills and techniques required to gather a complete medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. This course introduces the student to the art of history taking and physical examinations including vital signs, general assessment, skin, eyes, thyroid, ears, nose, throat, lymph node, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and pulmonary systems. A combination of lectures, assigned readings, self-directed learning, and hands-on experience in a laboratory setting will be used to develop students’ ability to critically evaluate information obtained through patient interviews and physical exams in the formation of diagnostic possibilities. Laboratory sessions will emphasize the proper use of diagnostic equipment and techniques for performing regional physical examinations. In addition, students will learn documentation skills needed to completely and accurately document history and physical exams. hours (Fall)
This is the second of three consecutive courses that develop foundational skills and techniques required to gather a complete medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. This course introduces the student to the art of history taking and physical exams consisting of the neurological, musculoskeletal, and genitourinary systems. A combination of lecture, assigned readings, self-directed learning, and hands-on experience in a laboratory setting will be used to develop students’ ability to critically evaluate information obtained through patient interviews and physical exam in the formation of diagnostic possibilities. Laboratory sessions will emphasize the proper use of diagnostic equipment and techniques for performing both a comprehensive and a problem physical examination. In addition, students will learn documentation skills needed to complete a variety of documentation formats. hours (Spring)
This is the final of three courses focusing on the skills needed to gather a medical history and perform a problem focused physical exam. In addition, this course focuses on formulating and evaluating differential diagnoses using the history and physical exam. Students will draw on knowledge and skills from previous courses to guide the critical thinking skills required in this course. Students will utilize self-reflection to guide analysis of cognitive and implicit bias, as well as identify gaps in knowledge. Students will develop SMART goals to continue working on identified gaps. Students will continue to develop skills in oral presentation of patients and SOAP note documentation. hour (Summer)
This is the second of three courses where students will learn pharmacology principles by studying the indications, mechanisms of action, principles related to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics, contraindications, adverse drug effects, drug interactions, dosing principles, use in special populations, complementary and alternative medicine, and clinical pearls associated with medications used in various disorders. Through discussion and patient case analyses, students will acquire knowledge and develop the skills that a physician assistant will need to enhance patient care in clinical practice focusing on safe and effective use of medications used for renal, fluid/electrolyte, neurological, bone, autoimmune, pain, hormone, weight loss, and oncologic disorders. Students will learn principles of medication use and develop an understanding of their place in therapy that can be applied to decision-making in clinical practice. hours (Spring)
This is the third of three courses where students will learn pharmacology principles by studying the indications, mechanisms of action, principles related to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, contraindications, adverse drug effects, drug interactions, dosing principles, use in special populations, complementary and alternative medicine, and clinical pearls associated with medications used in various disorders. Through discussion and patient case analyses, students will acquire knowledge and develop the skills that a physician assistant will need to enhance patient care in clinical practice focusing on safe and effective use of medications used for contraception and menopausal hormone therapy and bladder, infectious, and psychiatric disorders. Principles related to safe pediatric dosing and prescribing will be discussed. Students will learn principles of medication use and develop an understanding of their place in therapy that can be applied to decision-making in clinical practice. hours (Summer)
This is the second of two courses that will build students’ foundational knowledge of clinical anatomy and pathophysiology. It is designed to provide students with working knowledge of the major anatomical regions and structures of the human body. Emphasis will be placed upon the relationships of components within a specific region as well as surface and functional anatomy as it relates to physical examination skills and clinical applications. Major anatomical regions covered in this course include abdomen, back, upper and lower extremities, and pelvis and perineum. Additionally, students learn integrative human pathophysiology by studying interrelationship of function and dysfunction at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and body system level. With emphasis on understanding homeostatic mechanisms that maintain health and alterations of function brought about by disease, injury and aging, students learn principles and develop conceptual models of pathophysiology that can be applied to decision-making in clinical practice. Major topic areas covered include fundamentals of cancer biology and epidemiology, fundamentals of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance in addition to normal and altered function of major organ systems, including the renal system, structures of the central and peripheral nervous system, immune system, endocrine system and reproductive systems (normal male and female structure and function only). hours (Spring)
Emergency Medicine is an advanced clinical course designed to review the treatment of trauma and medical disorders commonly presenting to the emergency department. This lecture-based course is offered in the third and final didactic semester. Using an organ system approach, clinical information presented includes review of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of disease (when not covered elsewhere), clinical presentation, pertinent laboratory and radiographic testing, treatment options (pharmacological and nonpharmacological), patient education and follow up care. Material covered previously in the curriculum will be integrated into this course as we explore emergent presentations of past material. Prerequisite course requirements: Successful completion of all first and 2nd semester didactic courses. 68
Course Description: Surgery and Procedures, offered annually during the third semester, is an advanced clinical course designed to review the surgical diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders. The course is designed in two parts: 1) Surgical Lecture: Exploration of the evaluation, diagnostics, and management of surgical disorders. Using an organ system approach, clinical information presented includes disease etiology, presentation, physiology/pathophysiology (when not covered elsewhere), pertinent diagnostic findings (including, but not limited to laboratory and radiographic studies) while focusing on the surgical management of disease and trauma. Specific focus areas covered include preoperative evaluation of a surgical patient (indications/contraindications), postoperative management (including potential complications), patient education and follow-up care. Additionally, intra-operative skills will be introduced and discussed. Material covered previously in the curriculum will be integrated into this course, while focused on the surgical management of previously discussed conditions. The course will focus across the spectrum of surgical care, including, but not limited to the following systems/areas: gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, pulmonary/thoracic, breast, dermatologic, renal/genitourinary, trauma/acute care, neurologic, pain medicine/anesthesia, and endocrine. 2) Surgical Procedures lab: Hands-on application of relevant procedures. The focus of this portion of the course is translating didactic knowledge into clinical practice. Credit Hrs: 2 (Summer)
This course will provide students with foundational knowledge of primary care pediatrics from the newborn period through adolescence. The course addresses issues unique to childhood and adolescence by focusing on growth and development, recognition and management of common acute and chronic illnesses, performance of age appropriate history and physical exam, health promotion, and disease and injury prevention. hours (Summer)
In Women's Health, students will review the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract, joint pathology, diagnostic standards, medical treatments, and procedures of the female genitourinary system and breast. This course will also cover preventative care, screenings, and counseling.. There will be a dedicated focus on obstetrics, menopause and aging women, cancer biology and genomics, OB/GYN emergencies, social determinants of health, health equity, and domestic violence. hour (Summer)
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts for undertaking research including principles of ethical standards, the creation and investigation of research questions, study design and methods, and the interpretation of analyzed data. Also included are modules covering the critical evaluation of printed and presented materials, basic epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, and quality improvement. hours (Fall) 69
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in primary care medicine that build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in an outpatient family medicine setting. The student will gain knowledge, clinical skills, and experience in the evaluation and management of a wide range of medical problems seen in primary care. There will be emphasis on the comprehensive care of patients, including chronic and acute disease management, preventive care and health maintenance, and patient/family education. hours
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in inpatient internal medicine that build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in an inpatient hospital setting. The student will gain knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the evaluation and management of a wide range of medical problems seen in internal medicine. There will be an emphasis on comprehensive care of the patient, including chronic and acute disease management, preventive care and health maintenance, and patient/family education. hours
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in pediatrics that build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in hospital, outpatient clinic, or private practice settings. The student will gain knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the evaluation and management of a wide range of medical problems seen in pediatrics. There will be an emphasis on comprehensive care, including chronic and acute disease management, preventive care and health maintenance, and patient/family education. hours
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in general psychiatry/ behavioral health that build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in inpatient or outpatient settings. The student will gain knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the evaluation and management of a wide range of medical problems seen in psychiatry/behavioral health. There will be an emphasis on comprehensive care of the patient, including chronic and acute disease management, preventive care and health maintenance, and patient/family education. hours
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in surgical care that will build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in surgical outpatient and inpatient facilities as available. Regardless of setting, there will be an emphasis on the medical management of a surgical patient including: preoperative care 70
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in women’s health that build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in hospital, clinic, or private practice settings and will include prenatal care, gynecology, and in some practice settings, labor and delivery. The student will gain knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the evaluation and management of a wide range of medical conditions seen in women’s health. There will be an emphasis on comprehensive care of the patient, including chronic and acute disease management, preventive care and health maintenance, and patient education. hours
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in emergency medicine that build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in emergency department settings and students may be required to participate in rotating shifts. The student will gain knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the evaluation and management of a wide range of medical problems seen in emergency medicine. There will be an emphasis on emergency care (ranging from routine to life-saving) as well as patient and family education. hours
This course will provide advanced training and clinical experience in a medical/surgical field of interest to the student. The student will engage in all appropriate aspects of patient care from initial patient evaluation, diagnostic workup, assessment and management. A variety of outpatient and inpatient clinical sites will be used as appropriate to the medical specialty. The goal of the elective rotation is to provide the student with practical experience and exposure in a medical field of interest which will build upon knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year and in completed required clinical rotations. hours
This course will provide advanced training and clinical experience in a medical/surgical field of interest to the student. The student will engage in all appropriate aspects of patient care from initial patient evaluation, diagnostic workup, assessment and management. A variety of outpatient and inpatient clinical sites will be used as appropriate to the medical specialty. The goal of the elective rotation is to provide the student with practical experience and exposure in a medical field of interest which will build upon knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year and in completed required clinical rotations. hours 71
This course will provide the student with clinical instruction and hands-on experience in primary care medicine that builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in the didactic year. The rotation will take place in an outpatient setting and may include a family medicine clinic, outpatient internal medicine clinic, or an urgent care facility. The student will gain knowledge, clinical skills and experience in the evaluation and management of a wide range of medical problems seen in primary care. There will be an emphasis on the comprehensive care of patients, chronic and acute disease management, preventive care and health maintenance, and patient/family education. hours
The Clinical Transition Course is the first clinical course in the Wingate PA curriculum and offered in the Fall semester of the 2nd year. This course will provide 1-week intensives dedicated to each of the required clinical rotations (SCPEs). Each week will be dedicated to an area of practice and include instruction, workshops, guest speakers, and other additional activities. The represented areas of practice are Ambulatory Medicine I &II, Internal/Hospital Medicine, Pediatrics, Behavioral Medicine, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery & Skills (POCUS). Topics covered in each of the 1-week intensives include The PA Role, Documentation, Common Inpatient Conditions, Common Outpatient Conditions, Specialty Pharmacology, Communication (consults and reports), Common Procedures, and other specialty-specific topics. Following the listed 1-week intensives, the course will finish with “Olympic” activities where teams can demonstrate their acquired knowledge, skills, and attitudes through various competitions. hours (Fall)
PA 620 is the first of two courses dedicated to the PA Capstone Project. The successful completion of a capstone project is a requirement for a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Wingate University. This culminating experience requires students to apply knowledge and skills obtained throughout their graduate studies to identify and analyze quality improvement initiatives in healthcare. Students will complete a project that demonstrates their ability to independently conduct research, thoughtfully evaluate data, synthesize information and present important findings. Students successfully completing the project will be armed with quality improvement knowledge and skills that will serve them, their employers, and their patients well when they enter the workforce. hours (Fall)
Clinical year students will continue to build on their foundation of the PA profession by looking at topics that are both useful and practical in the daily functioning as a certified PA. Throughout studies thus far, students have learned about various disease states, diagnostic studies, management plans and patient education. While these skills are essential to becoming a competent PA, it is also essential to learn the proper steps to put these skills into practice. Through this course, students will gain more knowledge on numerous topics such as: cover letter and 72
This course prepares students to successfully complete the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), necessary for entering medical practice. Review material uses a systems approach, integrating all aspects of medicine including medical and surgical disorders encountered. Credit:0 hours (Fall) Pass/Fail
This course provides a series of summative evaluation events that are used to measure cognitive, motor, and affective domains in the final semester of the program. Students must successfully complete a 300 question multiple-choice, end-of-program examination that covers all areas of learning and perform a multi-station objective standardized clinical examination (OSCE). For the OSCE, students must demonstrate competency in clinical and technical skills, clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, medical knowledge, and professional behaviors. hour (Fall)
PA 720 is the second of two courses dedicated to the PA Capstone Project. The successful completion of a capstone project is a requirement for a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Wingate University. This culminating experience requires students to apply knowledge and skills obtained throughout their graduate studies to identify and analyze quality improvement initiatives in healthcare. Students will complete a project that demonstrates their ability to independently conduct research, thoughtfully evaluate data, synthesize information and present important findings. Students successfully completing the project will be armed with quality improvement knowledge and skills that will serve them, their employers, and their patients well when they enter the workforce. hours (Fall)
