32 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 505Fundamentals of Disease States5
This course provides introductory instruction to include core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences (B1.01c) and the application of this knowledge to patient care (B1.01d) and will expose students to the principles of disease states. Students will begin with the fundamentals of the basic sciences, including the approach to organ systems through the study of the genetic and molecular mechanisms of health and disease (B2.02e). Introductory anatomy (B2.02a), physiology (B2.02b), pathophysiology (B2.02c), epidemiology, and etiology will also be presented throughout the course. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop the fundamental knowledge needed to progress to the organ system modules.
This course provides introductory instruction to include core knowledge about established and evolving biomedical and clinical sciences (B1.01c) and the application of this knowledge to patient care (B1.01d) and will expose students to the principles of disease states. Students will begin with the fundamentals of the basic sciences, including the approach to organ systems through the study of the genetic and molecular mechanisms of health and disease (B2.02e). Introductory anatomy (B2.02a), physiology (B2.02b), pathophysiology (B2.02c), epidemiology, and etiology will also be presented throughout the course. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop the fundamental knowledge needed to progress to the organ system modules.
This is the second part of a seven-part course that spans the entire two-year curriculum. This course is designed to introduce various aspects of professional life. Students will be instructed in the general principles of pharmacology, and pharmacotherapeutics and prescription writing will be introduced. This course will include lectures, small group learning sessions, experiential learning activities, and service activities.
This course provides instruction in dermatology and will expose students to the principles of dermatologic disorders. Students will begin the approach to dermatology through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic dermatologic conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case-based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in hematology and will expose students to the principles of hematologic disorders. Students will begin the approach to hematology through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic hematologic conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small casebased group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in neurology and will expose students to the principles of neurologic disorders. Students will begin the approach to neurology through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic neurologic conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small casebased group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
PA 535Fundamentals of Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, Neck, and Throat4
This course provides instruction in eyes, ears, nose, neck, and throat and will expose students to the principles of ocular, auricular, nasal, and pharyngeal disorders. Students will begin the approach to the eyes, ears, nose, neck, and throat through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic ocular, auricular, nasal, and pharyngeal conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small casebased group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in pulmonology and will expose students to the principles of pulmonic disorders. Students will begin the approach to pulmonology through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small casebased group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in cardiovascular health and will expose students to the principles of cardiac and peripheral vascular disorders. Students will begin the approach to the cardiac and peripheral vascular systems through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case-based group sessions, simulations, and practice.
PA 550Fundamentals of Gastroenterology and Nutrition4
This course provides instruction in gastroenterology and nutrition and will expose students to the principles of gastric, intestinal, and nutritional disorders. Students will begin the approach to gastroenterology and nutrition through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic gastric, intestinal, and nutritional conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in endocrinology and will expose students to the principles of endocrine disorders. Students will begin the approach to endocrinology through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic endocrine conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small casebased group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This is the third part of a seven-part course that spans the entire two-year curriculum. This course introduces communication skills necessary for entry-level PAs with patients and other healthcare professionals. This course also reviews of the history and evolution of the PA profession in U.S. medicine. The status, trends, and characteristics of PA healthcare providers, their education, regulation, practice patterns, external relations, and professional organizations are also examined. Issues related to PA health workforce policy are presented. Current professional issues such as the increasing specialization, the globalization of the PA concept, health workforce policy, and postgraduate training are addressed; also examined are PA career progression and roles in various clinical and professional activities and disciplines.
This course provides instruction in nephrology and will expose students to the principles of disorders of the kidney. Students will begin the approach to nephrology through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic renal conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case-based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in the genitourinary system and will expose students to the principles of genitourinary disorders. Students will begin the approach to the genitourinary system through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic genitourinary conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case-based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in reproductive health and will expose students to the principles of reproductive disorders. Students will begin the approach to reproductive health through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic reproductive conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case-based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in behavioral & mental health and will expose students to the principles of psychological disorders. Students will begin the approach to behavioral & mental health through the study of physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic work-up, differential diagnosis, assessment, management with both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic psychological conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case-based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This course provides instruction in musculoskeletal health and will expose students to the principles of musculoskeletal disorders. Students will begin the approach to musculoskeletal health through the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnostic workup, differential diagnosis, assessment, management, prognosis, patient education, counseling skills, and population health aspects of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The format includes formal lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, and case presentations. Learners will develop clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills through small case-based group sessions, simulations, and practice lab sessions.
This is the fourth part of a seven-part course that spans the entire two-year curriculum. This course introduces concepts of HealthCare Quality and Safety as horizontally and vertically integrated throughout the healthcare system. Provides models for demonstrating the association between quality and safety and healthcare economics, regulation, accreditation, organizational dynamics, professionalism, and information technology and relates these concepts to population health.
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE)/rotation that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients with behavioral, mental health, and psychiatric medical conditions.
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE)/rotation that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients with medical conditions in the emergent setting.
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE)/rotation that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients with medical conditions in the family medicine setting.
This is the fifth part of a seven-part course that spans the entire two-year curriculum. This course is designed to introduce students to various aspects of clinical practice and to the Capstone graduation requirement. The course will emphasize the legal and ethical aspects of medicine, medical malpractice insurance, billing & coding, and clinician burnout. Students will complete medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training that is mandatory for state licensure upon graduation. Throughout this course, students will begin to develop their Capstone project. This course will include lectures, small group learning sessions, and service activity(ies).
A discussion and analysis of the ethics and philosophy of moral leadership. The course is designed to present a vision for the development of reflective, responsible, and socially engaged citizenship and leadership for the community, workplace, society and the world. It will include the study of topics such as: ethical theory and approaches to moral leadership; the relationship between leaders and followers; exemplars of moral leadership; and the contrast between moral and immoral leadership. The course facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulates discussion of ethical leadership. Crosslisted with COR 523 . PA students only. Prerequisites
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE)/rotation that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients with medical conditions in the pediatric setting.
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE)/rotation that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients with medical conditions in reproductive health, including women’s health, prenatal care, and gynecologic care.
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE)/ rotation that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients with medical conditions in the surgical setting.
This is the sixth part of a seven-part course that spans the entire two-year curriculum. This course is designed to expand upon the concepts introduced in Professional Practice V. Students will continue to develop their Capstone graduation requirement and develop skills to compose an entry-level resume. Students will have the opportunity to interact with job recruiters and clinically practicing Physician Associates in a panel-style question and answer session. This course will include lectures, small group learning sessions, and service activity(ies).
A discussion and analysis of the ethics and philosophy of moral leadership. The course is designed to present a vision for the development of reflective, responsible, and socially engaged citizenship and leadership for the community, workplace, society and the world. It will include the study of topics such as: ethical theory and approaches to moral leadership; the relationship between leaders and followers; exemplars of moral leadership; and the contrast between moral and immoral leadership. The course facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulates discussion of ethical leadership. Crosslisted with COR 524 . PA students only.
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE)/rotation that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients with medical conditions seen in the Internal Medicine setting.
This is a four-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) that allows Physician Associate students to be exposed to and develop professional and clinical skills in managing patients in a selected clinical learning experience.
This is the final part of a seven-part course that spans the entire two-year curriculum. This course is designed to prepare students for entry into clinical practice upon graduation. Information will be presented to prepare students for the certification and licensure process. Students will develop skills in contract negotiation and interviewing. Financial planning guidance will be provided. Students will complete a board review course to prepare them for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), in addition to presenting their Capstone graduation requirement. This course will include lectures, small group learning sessions, and service activity(ies).
A discussion and analysis of the ethics and philosophy of moral leadership. The course is designed to present a vision for the development of reflective, responsible, and socially engaged citizenship and leadership for the community, workplace, society and the world. It will include the study of topics such as: ethical theory and approaches to moral leadership; the relationship between leaders and followers; exemplars of moral leadership; and the contrast between moral and immoral leadership. The course facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue and stimulates discussion of ethical leadership. Crosslisted with COR 525 . PA students only.
