36 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.
his course employs a problem based approach to primary and specialty care medicine, emphasizing self-directed learning. It encompasses medical diagnosis and management, including pharmacotherapeutics, psychosocial assessment, patient education, and disease and disability prevention.
This course employs a problem based approach to primary and specialty care medicine, emphasizing self-directed learning. It encompasses medical diagnosis and management, including pharmacotherapeutics, psychosocial assessment, patient education, and disease and disability prevention.
An in-depth study of topics in gross human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, supporting the instruction in the Essentials for the Physician Assistant courses. Instruction will involve basic sciences with an emphasis on the clinical application of the material, utilizing a systems approach.
This course is a continuation of PAS 602. An in-depth study of topics in gross human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, supporting the instruction in the Essentials for the Physician Assistant courses. Instruction will involve basic sciences with an emphasis on the clinical application of the material, utilizing a systems approach.
This clinically oriented course provides students with knowledge required for the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical agents in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases through an understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 403
This course is a continuation of PAS 606. This clinically oriented course provides students with knowledge required for the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical agents in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases through an understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
This course introduces the students to the PA profession and the role of a PA in the US healthcare system. Topics of discussion include history of the profession, national and state organizations, federal and state laws affecting practice, education, and the future of the profession.
Students critically evaluate medical literature and resources including research design, data collection and statistical analysis. The goal of this course is to prepare students to effectively use published studies and guidelines in clinical practice to guide clinical decision-making in an evidence-based manner.
Contemporary professional medical ethics issues are discussed and debated. Instruction is provided through classroom discussions, guest lectures, and small group discussions/presentations.
Laboratory course covering theory and application of common clinical procedures that a PA will encounter during supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) and clinical practice. Students demonstrate foundational competence through practical evaluations.
Part 1 of 3. This course will cover concepts necessary for the clinical aspect of the curriculum, including, but not limited to, medical documentation, appropriate medical terminology use, HIPAA, OSHA, universal precautions, and professional comportment.
Part 2 of 3. This course will cover concepts necessary for the clinical aspect of the curriculum, including, but not limited to, medical documentation, appropriate medical terminology use, billing and coding, recognition of impairment, and prevention of burnout. Orientation to processes and procedures for clinical experiences will be included.
Part 3 of 3. This course will cover concepts necessary for the clinical aspect of the curriculum, including, but not limited to, medical documentation, appropriate medical terminology use, clinical site requirements, and professional comportment.
Drawing on skills and knowledge that has been acquired throughout the curriculum, students complete the summative evaluation necessary for graduation. Students complete case presentations, medical knowledge assessments, a clinical & technical CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 404
An intensive review in preparation for entering practice as a PA. A series of special seminars and presentations that provides the student with a topical approach to medicine.
This course provides an in-depth review of current healthcare law and policy issues impacting the PA profession and US healthcare delivery system at the local, state, and federal level.
This course assists students with the transition from student to clinically practicing PA. The course provides information on how to prepare for the new career, including, but not limited to, national certification, state licensure, malpractice insurance, credentialing, burnout, and clinician impairment.
This skills-based course will cover history, physical examination, documentation of patient data and diagnostic aspects of the head and neck, integumentary, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, pulmonary and cardiac systems. History taking will also be introduced. Course format will include lectures, demonstrations, online simulation modules, and high-fidelity simulation.
This skills-based course will cover history, physical examination, and documentation of patient data and diagnostic aspects of the abdominal, genitourinary, and neurologic examinations. The comprehensive patient examination will also be covered. Course format will include lectures, demonstrations, online simulation modules, and high- fidelity simulation. The following Clinical Experiences are designed to provide students with supervised medical and surgical clinical practice experiences enabling them to meet program expectations and acquire the competencies needed for clinical PA practice. Prerequisites apply to ALL of the clinical experiences
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This course enhances student knowledge and proficiency in topics related to patient- centered care in PA practice. Professional issues and DEI topics introduced in the first year of the program will be addressed with increased complexity. This course runs concurrently with supervised clinical practice experiences.
This course allows students to enhance knowledge related to inpatient & emergency medicine by reinforcing complex topics introduced in the first year of the program. The goal of the course is to enable students to become more proficient in inpatient & emergency medicine topics common to the PA profession. This course runs concurrently with supervised clinical practice experiences.
This course enhances student knowledge and proficiency in topics related to outpatient medicine in PA practice. Concepts introduced in the first year of the program are reinforced with increased complexity including professional practice, clinical reasoning and intervention, and advanced pharmacology. This course runs concurrently with supervised clinical practice experiences.
This course enhances student knowledge and proficiency in topics related to public health and prevention in PA practice. Concepts introduced in the first year of the program are reinforced with increased complexity including professional practice, genetics, and advanced pharmacology. This course runs concurrently with supervised clinical practice experiences.
PED: PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Source: Chatham University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
