69 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 500HUMAN ANATOMY5
This course provides in depth study and analysis of the regional and systemic organization of the human body through lecture and cadaver dissection PAS 500L: LAB FOR PAS 500 Lab for PAS 500, Human Anatomy. Credits: 0
This course addresses the physiology and pathophysiology that pertain to the nervous, pulmonary, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, renal, hematologic systems and other relevant primary and ancillary systems. Additionally, the course addresses inflammation, hypersensitivity reactions, rheumatologic disorders and acid-base disturbances.
This is the first of two courses designed to provide a systematic presentation of pharmacologic agents based upon drug group classification, nature, mode of action, toxicity and clinical therapeutic applications. This course will reinforce concepts learned in the clinical medicine course.
This is the second of two courses designed to provide a systematic presentation of pharmacologic agents based upon drug group classification, nature, mode of action, toxicity and clinical therapeutic applications. This course reinforces concepts learned in the clinical medicine courses with special emphasis on medications and agents utilized in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, pediatrics, and psychiatry.
& EPIDEMIOLOGY This course will introduce the physician assistant student to clinical problem solving by the application of the medical literature. Identifying, evaluating and applying medical evidence is essential to the professional development of a physician assistant. The use of data in making clinical decisions is a core skill for the practicing healthcare professional whether it be from expert opinion, text books, online aids or the medical literature. This course will also explore health issues from a population- based perspective and look at the role that epidemiology has on the care provided to individuals and populations. Students will apply the evidence-based medicine principles learned in the core part of the course to clinical problems at an epidemiologic level. Finally, the course will work on critical scientific writing as a means to synthesize the skills learned in assessing and applying the medical literature. Credits: 3
This course is designed to give students an appreciation of medical ethics and implications for PA Practice. Students will be provided with a basic understanding of the ethical responsibilities of physician assistants as health care practitioners and as individuals. 2021-22 Catalog
This course explores the intricacies of human disease. The course divides various medical disciplines into individual modules including: Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine / Genetics / Pediatrics / Geriatrics Surgery and Surgical sub- specialties / and Emergency Medicine. The discussion of medicine occurs with attention placed upon team-based and interprofessional collaboration. 468
Six week required rotation providing practical exposure to patients across the lifespan requiring preventative, acute or chronic medical care in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting.
Six week required rotation providing practical exposure to adult patients requiring preventative, acute and chronic medical care in outpatient and/or inpatient setting.
Six week required rotation providing practical exposure to pediatric population of the infant, toddler, child, and adolescent patient requiring routine, preventative, acute and chronic medical care in the outpatient, inpatient and/or emergency room settings. 2021-22 Catalog
Six week required rotation providing practical exposure to the surgical patient with commonly encountered surgical presentations in outpatient, inpatient and/or emergency room settings. The student will participate in the pre-operative, intra-operative and post- operative care and management of the surgical patient.
This is a six-week elective rotation that takes place in an Allergy or allergy-based office, hospital setting, or both. The purpose of the Allergy rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in th evaluation and management of allergic diseases. 469
This is a four-week elective rotation that takes place in a Dermatology office setting. The purpose of the Dermatology rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of dermatologic diseases. e
This is a four-week elective rotation which takes place in a hospital and/or out-patient setting. The purpose of the Endocrinology elective rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in working with the hospitalized or ambulatory patient who presents with acute or chronic diseases routinely seen by Endocrinologists. These settings can vary from the intensive care unit to the hospital ward however the primary purpose is to follow the patient with acute or chronic diseases, regardless of setting.
This is a four-week elective rotation that typically takes place in the office of a Medical Examiner in the completion of a rotation in Forensic Medicine and the Medico-legal Investigation of Death. The student may encounter situations in which there is an interface between medicine and the law. The student may also encounter deaths of patients, some of which will fall under the jurisdiction of the medical examiner.
This is a four-week elective rotation, which takes place in a Gastroenterology office, hospital setting, or both. The purpose of the GI rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of gastro- enterologic diseases. 2021-22 Catalog
This is a four-week elective rotation that takes place in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The purpose of this rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of patients with genitourinary disorders. Students are responsible for assigned readings and are expected to be familiar with the pathophysiology, medical and surgical treatment options, and expected outcomes for the cases in which they are involved. The student is to be prepared to present patient cases, including a differential diagnosis to the preceptor.
This is a four-week elective rotation that takes place in an inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The purpose of this rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of infants in the NICU.
This is a four-week elective rotation, which takes place in a Neurology office, hospital setting, or both. The purpose of the Neurology rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of neurovascular disease. 2021-22 Catalog
This is a four-week elective rotation, which takes place in a Neurosurgical hospital setting, office setting or both. The purpose of the Neurosurgery rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of neurological diseases that require surgical intervention.
This is a four-week elective rotation that takes place in an in- patient and/or out-patient setting. Emphasis is placed on orthopedic problems commonly seen in primary care.
This is a four-week elective rotation that takes place in an office setting focusing on pain management. The purpose of this rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of chronic pain. 471
This is a four-week elective rotation which takes place in either an inpatient or outpatient setting or both. The purpose of this rotation is to provide the student with exposure to the care and treatment of the plastic surgery patient.
This is a four-week elective rotation that takes place in a setting addressing the health care needs of a defined population. Emphasis is placed on population-based care as compared to personal health care. The setting may include planning, evaluation and direct participation in one or more of the following: patient screenings, monitoring of quality indicators, preventative medicine programs, patient education programs, community outreach, environmental, and/or occupational health programs. Credits: 6
This is a four-week elective rotation, which takes place in an in-patient or out-patient rehabilitation setting or both. The purpose of this four-week rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of rheumatologic diseases. It is expected the student will become familiar with the various types of rheumatologic diseases, as well as the methods used in the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases.
This is a four-week elective rotation designed to take place in a hospital setting at a trauma center. Emphasis is placed upon evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and patient management after traumatic events. The student may also have patient care responsibilities in the ICU and intermediate care settings. 2021-22 Catalog
This is a four-week rotation which takes place in an urgent care setting. The purpose of the Urgent Care Medicine rotation is to provide the student with practical clinical experience working with acute medical and surgical emergencies/urgencies. Students are responsible for assigned readings and are expected to be familiar with the pathophysiology, medical, and surgical treatment options, and expected outcomes for the cases in which they are involved. The student is to be prepared to present patient cases, including a differential diagnosis to the preceptor.