35 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 510Christ and Calling in Healthcare - An examination of how
contemporary Western cultures shape how Christians understand their faith, and an exploration of how Christians in healthcare are affected by this and respond to these challenges as a healthcare employee on a daily basis and by taking part in medical missions and service to others. Issues addressed include exploration of Christ as a healer, exploration of self and one’s calling, scientific study of the impact of religion on health care, appropriate avenues of ministry in health care, and how to surmount obstacles to compassion in American health care culture. Offered spring term each year. One semester hour.
PAS 511Anatomy with Lab - This course is designed to develop an
understanding of normal human anatomy with an in-depth examination of anatomical structure and function. Each student is expected to learn anatomical terminology as well as three-dimensional and radiological anatomy. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of normal structure and normal variants with clinical correlation to pathology and disease processes. Lectures are complemented by laboratory study of real dissection, prosected cadavers, and anatomic models. A regional approach will be used to study the extremities, trunk, and head and neck. Offered spring term each year. Six semester hours.
PAS 512Interpersonal Communication in Health Care - This course
will give students instruction in communication skills that will allow for effective exchange of information with patients. Topics include patient interviewing skills and the medical history, the patient/provider relationship, the role of the physician assistant as a health care team member, and communication techniques for patients across cultural and generational groups. Offered spring term each year. Two semester hours.
PAS 513Health Care Systems and Ethics - This course is designed to
provide basic knowledge of health care delivery systems, socioeconomic issues affecting healthcare, federal and state laws that impact PA practice, and medical ethics. Topics that will be discussed include reimbursement, coding, billing, documentation, risk management in medical practice, prescriptive authority, cultural diversity issues, an overview of complementary medicine, and an introduction to the physician assistant profession and the roles of different members of the health care professional team. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
PAS 514Academic and Professional Ethics - This course is designed to
address ethical and professional issues in physician assistant practice. Topics that will be discussed include ethical decision-making, professional responsibility, and commitment to patients and their overall welfare. Offered spring term each year. One semester hour.
PAS 515Physiology/Pathophysiology I - This course is the first of two
courses that presents normal physiology of major body systems as a bridge to the concepts of pathophysiology that are the cause of dysfunction and disease and gives a foundation for clinical evaluation and intervention. Specifically, core concepts of this course include the physiology of major cellular functions and cell communication, functional units of the central and peripheral nervous system, neurophysiology, neuropathology, muscle function at the cellular level for genetic and traumatic pathologies, the physiology of normal cardiovascular function in relation to common cardiovascular disorders, and the physiology of normal respiratory function in relation to common respiratory disorders. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours. Semester 2
PAS 520Public Health/Preventative Medicine - This course is
designed to address public health issues and provide students with an graduate course descriptions 222 overview of basic concepts of preventative medicine. Issues that will be discussed include promotion of health across the lifespan and population groups, lifestyle changes that can improve one’s health, and prevention of disease. Offered summer term each year. Two semester hours.
PAS 521Clinical Medicine and Diagnostics I - This course is the first
of three courses designed to provide the student with a body-system, problem oriented approach to human diseases and disorders, using a lifespan approach from pediatrics to geriatrics. It will include discussion of etiology, epidemiology, historical data, genetic influence, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, physical exam findings, differential diagnosis, diagnostic studies, laboratory medicine, therapeutic management, prevention, and prognosis of common disease processes found in the primary care setting. Topics include neurology, musculoskeletal, rheumatology, hematology/oncology, and infectious diseases. Offered summer term each year. Four semester hours.
PAS 522Patient Assessment, Counseling, and Education I with Lab
- This course is the first of three courses designed to develop the knowledge to obtain and record a complete medical history and perform a complete physical exam. The course will provide an overview of the medical record along with interviewing and patient communication skills. The student will use appropriate equipment, proper techniques, and accurate medical terminology to document and identify normal from abnormal findings and communicate those findings by oral presentation and by writing as for medical record keeping. This course will also provide patient education and counseling techniques and the appropriate way to communicate with patients and their families to help them adhere to treatment plans and cope with stress, illness, or injury. Skills will be developed through structured laboratory experiences where students perform a thorough history and physical examination on assigned lab partners and simulated patients. This course will include instruction of how to perform a focused and detailed neurological exam and musculoskeletal exam, along with learning a complete physical exam. Offered summer term each year. Four semester hours.
PAS 523Pharmacology/Pharmacotherapy I - This course is the first
of three courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation of principles of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics. Discussion will include mechanism of action of major classes of therapeutic agents with attention given to individual drugs and their uses, desired effects, potential side effects, and toxicities. Emphasis is placed on agents that are most frequently prescribed for treatment of common diseases found in the primary care setting in the areas of neurology, musculoskeletal, rheumatology, hematology/oncology, and infectious disease. Offered summer term each year. Three semester hours.
PAS 524Clinical Decision Making I - This course is the first of three
courses designed to develop a logical way for students to assess disease processes and disorders. Students will develop the ability to form a differential diagnosis based on a patient’s presenting complaints, signs, and symptoms. Students will also develop an understanding of appropriate uses for diagnostic testing including clinical laboratory, radiographic, EKG testing, and other diagnostic testing or imaging studies that may be appropriate in the diagnosis and management of a patient. Offered summer term each year. Two semester hours.
PAS 525Physiology/Pathophysiology II - This course is the second of
two courses that presents normal physiology of major body systems as a bridge to the concepts of pathophysiology that are the cause of dysfunction and disease and gives a foundation for clinical evaluation and intervention. Specifically, core concepts of this course include the physiology of primary mechanisms of infection and the immune response, normal renal function and common renal disorders including renal failure, and the physiology of normal gastrointestinal function in relation to common gastrointestinal disorders, primary mechanisms of infection and the immune response, the physiology of normal reproductive function in relation to common reproductive disorders, the physiology of normal obstetric and gynecologic function in relation to common obstetric and gynecologic disorders, and the physiology and pathophysiology of milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
PAS 530Behavioral Medicine - This course is designed to provide the
student with tools to evaluate, diagnose, and manage major psychiatric and mental disorders that are common in primary care. Topics will include normal psychological development in the pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, phobias, response to illness, injury, and stress, principles of violence identification and prevention, human sexuality, death and end of life issues including palliative care, psychoses, and personality disorders. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
PAS 531Clinical Medicine and Diagnostics II - This course is the
second of three courses designed to provide the student with a body-system, problem oriented approach to human diseases and disorders, using a lifespan approach from pediatrics to geriatrics. It will include discussion of etiology, epidemiology, historical data, genetic influence, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, physical exam findings, differential diagnosis, diagnostic studies, laboratory medicine, therapeutic management, prevention, and prognosis of common disease processes found in the primary care setting. Topics include cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, gastrointestinal diseases, and obstetrics and gynecology. Offered fall term each year. Four semester hours.
PAS 532Patient Assessment, Counseling, and Education II with Lab
- This course is the second of three courses designed to develop the knowledge to obtain and record a complete medical history and perform a complete physical exam. The course will provide an overview of the medical record along with interviewing and patient communication skills. The student will use appropriate equipment, proper techniques, and accurate medical terminology to document and identify normal from abnormal findings and communicate those findings by oral presentation and by writing as for medical record keeping. This course will also provide patient education and counseling techniques and the appropriate way to communicate with patients and their families to help them adhere to treatment plans and cope with stress, illness, or injury. Skills will be developed through structured laboratory experiences where students perform a thorough history and physical examination on assigned lab partners and simulated patients. This course with include instruction of how to perform a focused and detailed cardiovascular, thorax, and lung exam, abdominal exam (including anus, rectum, and prostate), and the behavior and mental status exam, along with learning a complete physical exam. Offered fall term each year. Four semester hours.
PAS 533Pharmacology/Pharmacotherapy II - This course is the
second of three courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation of principles of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics. Discussion will include mechanism of action of major classes of therapeutic agents with attention given to individual drugs and their uses, desired effects, potential side effects, and toxicities. Emphasis i placed on agents that are most frequently prescribed for treatment of common diseases found in the primary care setting in the areas of cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, psychiatry, and gastrointestinal diseases along with common therapeutic agents used in the emergency room setting. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
PAS 534Clinical Decision Making II - This course is the second of
three courses designed to develop a logical way for students to assess disease processes and disorders. Students will develop the ability to form a differential diagnosis based on a patient’s presenting complaints, signs, and symptoms. Students will also develop an understanding of appropriate uses for diagnostic testing including clinical laboratory, radiographic, EKG testing, and other diagnostic testing or imaging studies that may be appropriate in the diagnosis and management of a patient. Offered fall term each year. Two semester hours. graduate course descriptions 223
PAS 535Evidence‐Based Medicine/Research Methods: This course
will give students an introduction to research methodology and evidence‐ based medical practice. The course content includes an overview of epidemiologic and research concepts, quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs, library resources, the limitations of medical research, conducting a search for medical literature, and evaluation of medical literature. The skill of using clinical information to practice evidence‐based medicine will be introduced through having students evaluate and interpret published clinical research from current literature and medical journals. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours. Semester 4
PAS 540Pediatrics: This course is designed to emphasize normal
physiological and psychosocial development in the newborn, infant, child, and adolescent. This course focuses on the major common pediatric illness with topics including cardiology, pulmonary, genetic diseases, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrinology, and ENT. Preventative medicine, pediatric medication dosing, sexuality, and child abuse will also be discussed. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
PAS 541Clinical Medicine and Diagnostics III - This course is the
third of three courses designed to provide the student with a body-system, problem oriented approach to human diseases and disorders, using a lifespan approach from pediatrics to geriatrics. It will include discussion of etiology, epidemiology, historical data, genetic influence, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, physical exam findings, differential diagnosis, diagnostic studies, laboratory medicine, therapeutic management, prevention, and prognosis of common disease processes found in the primary care setting. Topics include endocrinology, dermatology, genitourinary, common disease processes found in emergency room medicine, ophthalmology, and ENT diseases. A focus on hospitalist medicine, as well as geriatric topics not previously covered in the clinical medicine courses will be discussed. Offered spring term each year. Four semester hours.
PAS 542Patient Assessment, Counseling, and Education III with
Lab - This course is the third of three courses designed to develop the knowledge to obtain and record a complete medical history and perform a complete physical exam. The course will provide an overview of the medical record along with interviewing and patient communication skills. The student will use appropriate equipment, proper techniques, and accurate medical terminology to document and identify normal from abnormal findings and communicate those findings by oral presentation and by writing as for medical record keeping. This course will also provide patient education and counseling techniques and the appropriate way to communicate with patients and their families to help them adhere to treatment plans and cope with stress, illness, or injury. Skills will be developed through structured laboratory experiences where students perform a thorough history and physical examination on assigned lab partners and simulated patients. This course with include instruction of s how to perform a focused and detailed exam of the male and female genitourinary, pregnant female exam techniques, breast exam, skin exam, and head and neck exam, along with learning a complete physical exam. This course will also include special instruction on pediatric and geriatric physical exam techniques. Offered spring term each year. Four semester hours.
PAS 543Pharmacology/Pharmacotherapy III - This course is the
third of three courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation of principles of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics. Discussion will include mechanism of action of major classes of therapeutic agents with attention given to individual drugs and their uses, desired effects, potential side effects, and toxicities. Emphasis is placed on agents that are most frequently prescribed for treatment of common diseases found in the primary care setting in the areas of endocrinology, dermatology, genitourinary, and ENT diseases. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
PAS 544Clinical Decision Making III - This course is the third of three
courses designed to develop a logical way for students to assess disease processes and disorders. Students will master the ability to develop a differential diagnosis based on a patient’s presenting complaints, signs, and symptoms. Students will also develop an understanding of appropriate uses for diagnostic testing including clinical laboratory, radiographic, EKG testing, and other diagnostic testing or imaging studies that may be appropriate in the diagnosis and management of a patient. Offered spring term each year. Two semester hours.
PAS 620Internal Medicine SCPE - This rotation provides the student
with patient care experience in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting under the supervision of a clinical site preceptor. The student will gain experience in internal medicine and will apply knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase to interact with patients and their families, perform appropriate physical exams, order and interpret laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic tests, formulate differential diagnoses, suggest proper treatment courses, and manage patients effectively. The student should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and proper treatment of those illnesses most commonly seen in an internal medicine outpatient or inpatient setting which includes adult and geriatric populations. Students will be evaluated and tested for this rotation based on the knowledge and skills related to internal medicine. Offered each term during the clinical year. Four semester hours.
PAS 640Obstetrics/Gynecology SCPE - This rotation provides the
student with patient care experience in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting under the supervision of a clinical site preceptor. The student will gain experience in obstetrics/gynecology and will apply knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase to learn about common gynecological problems, pregnancy, infertility, and prenatal care. The student should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and proper treatment of those illnesses most commonly seen in an obstetrics/gynecology outpatient or inpatient setting. Students will be evaluated and tested for this rotation based on the knowledge and skills related to obstetrics and gynecology. Offered each term during the clinical year. Four semester hours.
PAS 650General Surgery SCPE - This rotation provides the student
with patient care experience in an inpatient and outpatient setting under the supervision of a clinical site preceptor. The student will gain experience in general surgery and will apply knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase to learn about common surgical problems, surgical pathology, and common laboratory and imaging studies used in the surgical setting. Students will recognize the signs and symptoms of common surgical conditions and become familiar with indications, limitations, and treatment plans used in general surgery. Students will spend most of their time in the inpatient setting but may also spend time in the outpatient setting as well. Students will become more familiar with the importance of the team approach in healthcare and will appreciate and respect the contributions of all team members. Students will be evaluated and tested for this rotation based on the knowledge and skills related to general surgery. Offered each term during the clinical year. Four semester hours.
PAS 660Emergency Room Medicine SCPE - This rotation provides
the student with patient care experience in an emergency room setting under the supervision of a clinical site preceptor. The student will gain experience in the evaluation of potential life-threatening conditions and common emergencies to include medical, surgical, and psychiatric illnesses and injuries. The student will be exposed to patients across the lifespan and will learn to triage patients, take rapid and accurate histories, perform appropriate problem-specific physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans. Students will be evaluated and tested for this rotation based on the knowledge and skills related to emergency room medicine. Offered each term during the clinical year. Four semester hours.
PAS 670Behavioral Medicine SCPE - This rotation provides the
student with patient care experience in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting under the supervision of a clinical site preceptor. The student will gain experience in behavioral medicine and will apply knowledge and skills gained during the didactic phase to evaluate and manage patients with psychiatric disorders. Students will develop skills to make a mental health assessment and will observe, evaluate, and treat those psychiatric disorders that are most commonly seen in the primary care setting. Students will increase their knowledge of pharmacologic and counseling treatment options for patients with psychiatric disorders. Students will be evaluated and tested for this rotation based on the knowledge and skills related to behavioral medicine. Offered each term during the clinical year. Four semester hours.
PAS 680Elective SCPE - This rotation provides the student with patient
care experience in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting under the supervision of a clinical site preceptor. The student may choose to do this rotation in any specialty and at any site that is approved by the Clinical Coordinator. This rotation will occur toward the end of the student’s milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
PAS 692PA Clinical Success Strategies - A course to assist students who
experience challenges with meeting physician assistant supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) course outcomes. Opportunities for growth in clinical practice, medical knowledge, clinical skills, use of PANCE test- taking strategies, and/or professional behavior based on individual student needs are emphasized. This is not a required part of the curriculum; however, it is required of all students earning a grade of F, W, WP, or WF on a SCPE. Students will be assigned a remediation plan by the Milligan University PA Program Progress Committee on an individual basis that must be successfully completed to meet course outcomes. Offered fall/spring/summer. Course credit Pass/Fail. Four semester hours.
PAS 693PA Test Taking Strategies - A course to assist students who
experience challenges in achieving benchmark scores on end of rotation examinations in the clinical phase of the program. Opportunities to improve the use of PANCE test-taking strategies are emphasized. This course is not a required part of the curriculum; however, it is required of students who receive a grade of C or lower on four or more end of rotation examinations in the clinical phase of the program. Offered fall/spring/summer. Course credit Pass/Fail. Two semester hours.
Total number of required hours: 108 *In addition to the 108 credits required for the MSPAS degree, students who earn a grade of F, W, WP, or WF on an SCPE must complete PAS 692, PA Clinical Success Strategies (4 semester hours). Students who earn a grade of C or lower on four or more end of rotation examinations must complete PAS 693, PA Test-Taking Strategies (2 credits). See course descriptions. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
