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PA - 506 Clinical Reasoning I Credits: 2
Application of clinical knowledge. This course will focus on the clinical application of medical knowledge including teaching clinical decision making, application of medical theory in the context of patient presentations, and effective written and verbal communication. It will utilize both a large lecture setting as well as small group work with facilitators to work through clinical cases pertaining to relevant clinical medicine topics.
Prerequisite: Student in the didacgtic phase of the program.
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PA - 507 Clinical Reasoning II Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 506 . This course will focus on the clinical application of medical knowledge including teaching clinical decision making, application of medical theory in the context of patient presentations, and effective written and verbal communication. It will utilize both a large lecture setting as well as small group work with facilitators to work through clinical cases pertaining to relevant clinical medicine topics.
Prerequisite: PA 506 and student in the didactic phase of the program
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PA - 508 Physician Assistant History and Role Credits: 1
The roots, history, and future of the physician assistant profession to include credentialing, professional organizations, and post graduate training. Students will learn the history of the PA profession, the roles of PAs in current practice, and current issues facing the PA profession.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 510 Pharmacology I Credits: 2
Basic principles of drug action, their dynamics and kinetics, toxicities, and therapeutic uses will be covered in this course. Students study the commonly used drugs affecting the cardiovascular, pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 511 Pharmacology II Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 510 . Basic principles of drug action, their dynamics and kinetics, toxicities, and therapeutic uses will be covered in this course. Students study the commonly used drugs for the following systems/topics: hematology, nephrology, endocrinology, infectious disease, neurology, and pediatrics.
Prerequisite: PA 510 and student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 513 Diagnostic Methods I Credits: 1
Common diagnostic procedures employed in evaluating disease processes. The course will cover common chemical studies employed in evaluating disease processes.Students will develop proficiency in commonly ordered tests. Students develop skills in interpreting clinical laboratory values in relation to disease, therapy, and prognosis. Topics include hematology, serology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology, and urinalysis. The student will also gain experience in evaluating clinical laboratory cases. The emphasis of the course will be on the student being able to order appropriate clinical tests based upon the differential diagnosis of the clinical patient. In addition, the student will gain an appreciation of how to interpret the laboratory tests that are ordered. This class, like many others in the curriculum, has the intention of enhancing student learning in order to taking care of patients and becoming a competent provider for patients who need our assistance.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 515 Pathophysiology I Credits: 2
A systems approach to basic concepts of disease processes prior to analyzing common alterations to body systems. Normal physiology components will be discussed as part of the class, for understanding normal is essential in learning what deviates from the normal. Concepts are reviewed for the understanding that disease processes represent a disruption in homeostasis and a breakdown of normal integration of structure and function.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 516 Pathophysiology II Credits: 2
A systems approach to basic concepts of disease processes prior to analyzing common alterations to body systems. Normal physiology components will be discussed as part of the class, for understanding normal is essential in learning what deviates from the normal. Concepts are reviewed for the understanding that disease processes represent a disruption in homeostasis and a breakdown of normal integration of structure and function.
Prerequisite: PA 515 and student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 517 Research Seminar Credits: 1
Introduction to research. This course will provide an introduction to research methods and evidence-based medicine. Students will read articles that have been pre-assigned. Each student should be prepared to have dialogue regarding the articles. Dialogue should include, but is not limited to, the study methods, results, strengths, weaknesses, importance, and relevance to clinical practice. This course will help students develop critical thinking skills, preparing them to read and assess current medical literature, and provide them with the tools needed to answer questions that arise in clinical practice.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 575 Ethics of Health Care: Values Seminar Credits: 3
Issues of medical ethics. In this course, Issues of medical ethics will be discussed. A combinatioin of lecture, independent reading, group discussion, and assignments allow student to explore ethical issues. The purpose of this course is to outline strategies to apply ethical principles in order to guide ethical decision making, not to provide definitive solutions.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 606 Clinical Medicine III Credits: 4
A continuation of PA 504 and PA 505 . This is the cornerstone of all the medically relevant courses. Various disease processes will be described, along with the incidence, prevalence, pathophysiology, treatment plans, and expected outcomes. This course is organized into blocks in order covering: hematologic oncology, HEENT, orthopedics, surgery, dermatology, obstetrics, gynecology, rheumatology, and emergency medicine. Instructors will also be introducing laboratory methods information into this course as part of the clinical medicine coverage area.
Prerequisite: PA 504 and PA 505
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PA - 607 Behavioral Aspects of Medicine Credits: 3
Expose the student to the practice of behavioral medicine. The student will learn to recognize normal and abnormal behavior patterns and the psychological and pharmacological treatment modalities required.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 608 Clinical Reasoning III Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 507 . This course will focus on the clinical application of medical knowledge including teaching clinical decision making, application of medical theory in the context of patient presentations, and effective written and verbal communication. It will utilize both a large lecture setting as well as small group work with facilitators to work through clinical cases pertaining to relevant clinical medicine topics.
Prerequisite: PA 506 and PA 507
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PA - 612 Pharmacology III Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 510 and PA 511 . Basic principles of drug action, their dynamics and kinetics, toxicities, and therapeutic uses will be covered in this course. Students study the commonly used drugs in hematologic oncology, HEENT, orthopedics, surgery, dermatology, obstetrics, gynecology, rheumatology, and emergency medicine.
Prerequisite: PA 510 and PA 511
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PA - 614 Diagnostic Methods II Credits: 1
The course will cover the topics of both Radiology and Electrocardiography (EKG).
Prerequisite: PA 513
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PA - 617 Pathophysiology III Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 515 and PA 516 . A systems approach to basic concepts of disease processes prior to analyzing common alterations to body systems. Normal physiology components will be discussed as part of the class, for understanding normal is essential in learning what deviates from the normal. Concepts are reviewed for the understanding that disease processes represent a disruption in homeostasis and a breakdown of normal integration of structure and function.
Prerequisite: PA 516
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PA - 618 Clinical Skills Development Credits: 2
Introduction to clinical skills. This course will develop skills in performing routine therapeutic procedures to treat common disease entities. It will include discussion of indications, contraindications, and complications of the various procedures.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 619 Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion Credits: 1
Discusses lifestyle modifications to improve health. This course discusses public helath, epidemiology, vulunerable populations and disease prevention as outlined in Helthy People 2020. The focus is on how early medical intervention can affect the disease process, emphasizes the physician assistant’s role in promoting wellness and encourages cultural awareness and sensitivity for patients regardless of ethnic heritage, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, socioeconomic status. Application of information and delivering patient education will utilized throughout this course.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 620 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Credits: 1
Current methods and practices in advanced emergency intervention. This course is designed for healthcare providers who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. Through didactic instruction and active participation in simulated cases, students will enhance their skills in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). In addition, this course will introduce students to concepts associated with pediatric resuscitation at the basic practitioner level.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 630 Emergency Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Emergency Medicine. The emergency medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients in the Emergency Department (ED). Students will participate in care in all areas of the ED including the high acuity and low acuity patient populations. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 631 Family Medicine I Credits: 5
Experiences in Family Medicine. The family medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be encountered in a primary care/family practice outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 632 Family Medicine II Credits: 5
Continuation of PA 631 . The family medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be encountered in a primary care/family practice outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: PA 631 and student in the clnical phase of the program.
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PA - 633 Internal Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Internal Medicine. The internal medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the adult patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of medical problems that are likely to be encountered in an adult general medicine population. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 634 Women’s Health Credits: 5
Experiences in Women’s Health. The women’s health clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the patient in primary women’s health in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of medical problems that are likely to be encountered in women’s health. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. The student may observe and assist with inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures as well as vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 635 Pediatrics Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatrics. The pediatrics clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the pediatric patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 636 Psychiatry Credits: 5
Experiences in Psychiatry. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of conditions likely to be encountered in a psychiatric setting. The psychiatry rotation will expose the student to the care of the psychiatric patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and cognitive knowledge, which will help the student manage common psychiatric conditions. Additionally, the student will become familiar with the various resources available in the community to assist in the management of psychosocial problems and substance abuse. The student will be able to differentiate between mild psychosocial problems and severe debilitating problems. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 637 General Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in General Surgery. The general surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common surgical conditions encountered in general surgery. Emphasis will be on surgical disease, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 638 Cardiothoracic Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Cardiothoracic Surgery. The cardiothoracic surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the cardiothoracic surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in cardiothoracic surgery. Emphasis will be on surgical cardiac disease, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 639 Orthopaedic Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Orthopaedic Surgery. The orthopaedic surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the orthopaedic surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in orthopaedic surgery. Emphasis will be on surgical orthopaedic disease, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 640 Otolaryngology Credits: 5
Experiences in Otolaryngology. The otolaryngology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical and non-surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in otolaryngology. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical and surgical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 641 Plastic Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Plastic Surgery. The plastic surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in plastic surgery. Emphasis will be on surgical disease, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 642 Family Medicine III Credits: 5
A continuation of PA 632 . The family medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be encountered in a primary care/family practice outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease.
Prerequisite: PA 631 and student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 643 Emergency Medicine II Credits: 5
A continuation of PA 630 . The emergency medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients in the Emergency Department (ED). Students will participate in care in all areas of the ED including the high acuity and low acuity patient populations. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 644 Urgent Care Ambulatory Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Urgent Care. The urgent care ambulatory medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be encountered in an urgent care facility. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their acute condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 645 Pediatric Cardiology Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Cardiology. The pediatric cariology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of pediatric patients with a wide variety of cardiac problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 646 Endocrinology Credits: 5
Experiences in Endocrinology. The endocrinology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of endocrine problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 647 Neurology Credits: 5
Experiences in Neurology. The neurology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of neurologic problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 648 Neurosurgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Neurosurgery. The neurosurgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the neurosurgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in neurosurgery. Emphasis will be on surgical neurologic disease, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 649 Cardiology Credits: 5
Experiences in Cardiology. The cariology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of cardiac problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 650 Internal Medicine II Credits: 5
A continuation of PA 633 . The internal medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the adult patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of medical problems that are likely to be encountered in an adult general medicine population. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 651 Trauma Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Trama Medicine. The trauma medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the trauma medicine patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in trauma medicine. Emphasis will be on surgical traumatic conditions, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 652 Psychiatry II Credits: 5
A continuation of PA 636 . The student will become familiar with a wide variety of conditions likely to be encountered in a psychiatric setting. The psychiatry rotation will expose the student to the care of the psychiatric patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and cognitive knowledge, which will help the student manage common psychiatric conditions. Additionallly, the student will become familiar witht he various resources available in the community to assist in the management of psychosocial problems and substance abuse. The student will be able to differenitate between mild psychosocial problems and severe debilitating problems. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 653 Allergy & Asthma Credits: 5
Experiences in Allergy and Asthma Medicine. The allergy and asthma clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of allergic and asthmatic conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 654 Infectious Disease Credits: 5
Experiences in Infectious Disease Medicine. The infectious disease clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of infectious conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 655 Geriatrics Credits: 5
Experiences in Geriatrics. The geriatrics clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of geriatric patients with a wide variety of problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 656 General Surgery II Credits: 5
A continuation of PA 637 . The general surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common surgical conditions encountered in general surgery. Emphasis will be on surgical disease, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 657 Pediatrics II Credits: 5
A continuation of PA 635 . The pediatrics clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the pediatric patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 658 Dermatology Credits: 5
Experiences in Dermatology. The dermatology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical and non-surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in dermatology. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical and surgical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their dermatologic condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 659 Geriatric Behavioral Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Geriatric Behavioral Medicine. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of conditions likely to be encountered in a psychiatric setting. The psychiatry rotation will expose the student to the care of the geriatric psychiatric patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and cognitive knowledge, which will help the student manage common psychiatric conditions. Additionally, the student will become familiar with the various resources available in the community to assist in the management of psychosocial problems and substance abuse. The student will be able to differentiate between mild psychosocial problems and severe debilitating problems. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 660 Obstetrics & Gynecology II Credits: 5
A continuation of PA 634 . The women’s health clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the patient in primary women’s health in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of medical problems that are likely to be encountered in women’s health. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the patient and family. The student may observe and assist with inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures as well as vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 662 Transplant Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences iin Transplant Surgery. The transplant surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical patient in the inpatient/or and outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety common conditions encountered in transplant surgery. Empphasis will be on surgical management, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also preepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 663 Pediatric Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Surgery. The pediatric surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the pediatric surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in pediatric surgery. Emphasis will be on pediatric surgical conditions, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 664 Pain Management Credits: 5
Experiences in Pain Management. The pain management clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical and surgical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 665 Oncology Credits: 5
Experiences in Oncology. The oncology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of oncologic conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 666 Urology Credits: 5
Experiences in Urology. The urology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical and non-surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in urology. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical and surgical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their urologic condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 667 Vascular Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Vascular Surgery. The vascular surgery clnical rotation will expose the student to the care of the vascular surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in vascular surgery. Emphasis will be on vascular surgical conditions pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 668 Pulmonary Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Pulmonary Medicine. The pulmonary medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of pulmonary conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 669 Global Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Global Medicine. The global medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of conditions likely to be encountered in remote locations. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this geographic area. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 670 Neonatology Credits: 5
Experiences in Neonatology. The neonatology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the neonate in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will develop and refine techniques of family rapport including anticipation of needs and explaining the essentials of the illness to the family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Students in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 671 Physiatry Credits: 5
Experiences in Physiatry. The physiatry clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Emphasis will be on procedural treatments, medical and surgical evaluation and management and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their urologic condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 672 Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. The pediatric oncology/hematology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of pediatric patients with a wide variety of oncologic and hematologic conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 673 Clinical Trial Research Credits: 5
Experiences in Clinical Trial Research. The clinical trial research rotation will allow the student to observe and assist at inpatient, outpatient, and technical research trial procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for participation in clinical trials and facilitate and manage the trials themselves. This rotation will also prepare the student to teach the patient about his or her clinical research involvement.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 674 Gastroenterology Credits: 5
Experiences in Gastroenterology. The gastroenterology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in gastroenterology. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their dermatologic condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 675 Gynecologic Oncology Credits: 5
Experiences in Gynecologic Oncology. The gynecologic oncology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of gynecologic malignancies likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 676 Nephrology Credits: 5
Experiences in Nephrology. The nephrology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of pediatric patients with a wide variety of renal conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 677 Burn Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Burn Surgery. The burn surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in burn surgery. Emphasis will be on surgical conditions, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 678 Interventional Radiology Credits: 5
Experiences in Interventional Radiology. The interventional radiology rotation will expose the student to the inpatient and outpatient aspects of interventional radiology. The student will become familiar with a variety of radiology and interventional radiology procedures. Empphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their urologic condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 679 Critical Care Credits: 5
Experiences in Critical Care. The critical care clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients in the inpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of critical medical problems that are likely to be encountered in the critical care setting. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical evaluation and management, and potential complications. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program.
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PA - 680 Pediatric Endocrinology Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Endocrinology. The pediatric endocrinology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of pediatric patients with a wide variety of endocrine problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 681 Perinatology Credits: 5
Experiences with Perinatology. The perinatology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of high-risk obstetrics with a wide variety of problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 682 Surgical Oncology Credits: 5
Experiences in Surgical Oncology. The surgical oncology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical oncology patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in surgerical oncology. Emphasis will be on oncologic surgical conditions, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 683 Palliative Medicine Elective Credits: 5
Experiences in Palliative Medicine. The palliative medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients experiencing chronic illness and/or end of life care. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions. Required hours are 40 hours per week of clinical instruction. It will be offered on an elective basis in either the Spring or Summer term.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 684 Underserved Medicine Credits: 8
Experience with Underserved Medicine. The underserved medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions likely to be encountered in medically underserved communities. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 685 Pediatric Orthopaedics Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Orthopaedics. The pediatric orthopaedic surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the pediatric orthopaedic surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. Emphasis will be on pediatric orthopaedic surgical conditions, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 686 Pediatric Urology Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Urology. The pediatric urology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical and non-surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common urologic conditions encountered in the pediatric population. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical and surgical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient and family about their urologic condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student iin clinical phase of the program
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PA - 687 Addiction Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Addiction Medicine. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of conditions likely to be encountered in an inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation setting. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and cognitive knowledge, which will help the student manage common physical and phyciatric conditions encountered by patients battling addiction. Additionally, the student will become familiar with the various resources available in the community to assist in the management of psychosocial problems and substance abuse. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 688 Rheumatology Credits: 5
Experiences in Rheumatology. The rheumatology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of rheumatologic conditions likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Stidemt in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 689 Hand Surgery Credits: 5
Experiences in Hand Surgery. The hand surgery clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the orthopaedic surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in upper extremity orthopaedic care. Emphasis will be on surgical orthopaedic disease, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their surgical condition and the operative experience. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 690 Health Policy Credits: 5
Experiences with Health Policy. The health policy rotation will allow the student to observe and assist in analyzing, evaluating and developing hospital and health network policies. This rotation will also prepare the student to understand the political, environmental, economic, social, techonologic, and legal implications of creating and managing health policies.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 691 Pediatric Neurology Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Neurology. The pediatric neurology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of pediatric patients with a wide variety of neurologic problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 692 Breast Oncology Credits: 5
Experiences in Breast Oncology. The breast oncology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the patient with breast malignancies in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in breast oncology. Emphasis will be on oncologic medical and surgical conditions, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will observe and assist in inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures thus giving them the experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals for surgical treatment. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 693 Lifestyle Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Lifestyle Medicine. The lifestyle medicine clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be encountered in the outpatient setting related to overall wellness, diet and exercise, and coresponding comorbidities. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 694 Weight Management Credits: 5
Experiences in Weight Management. The weight management clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of patients with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be encountered in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting related to obesity, diet and exercise, and coresponding comorbidities. This rotation will include exposure to diagnostic studies/procedures that are ordered/interpreted/performed by healthcare providers in this discipline. Emphasis will be on medical and surgical treatments, pre- and post-operative evaluation and management, and potential complications. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explanation of the essentials of the disease/ illness to the patient and family. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 695 Pediatric Gastroenterology Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Gastroenterology. This rotation will expose the student to the role of the specialty of Pediatric Gastroenterology. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in pediatric gastroenterology. The student will develop and refine techniques of patient rapport including anticipation of patient needs and explaining the essentials of the disorder to the patient and family. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in a pediatric gastroenterology setting. Emphasis will be placed on the appropriate physical assessment and interpretation of diagnostic studies associated with common gastroenterology diseases.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 696 Urogynecology Credits: 5
Experiences in Urogynecology. The urologecology clinical rotation will expose the student to the care of the surgical and non-surgical patient in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of common conditions encountered in urogynecology. Emphasis will be on procedural and non-procedural treatments, medical and surgical evaluation and management, and potential complications. This rotation will also prepare the student to educate the patient about their condition. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and conditions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 697 Primary Care Sports Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Primary Care Sports Medicine. This primary care sports medicine rotation will expose the student to the assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries in the outpatient primary care setting. The student will gain experience in evaluating injuries through history, physical examination and objective testing, as well as differential diagnoses and treatment plans. Through participating directly in patient care, students have an opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and injuries.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 698 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Credits: 5
Experiences in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This course enables students to experience aspects of pediatric emergency medicine. The student will become familiar with the evaluation and treatment emergency conditions that afflict the pediatric patient population. Emphasis is on applying specific medical knowledge, history taking skills, physical examinations, and special testing to identify common endocrine disorders.
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PM - 501 Project Management Essentials Credits: 3
Investigates the increasing use of projects to accomplish important organizational goals and the unique style of administration required to manage them. To illustrate and reinforce concepts, a variety of projects, organizational settings, and issues will be investigated through Harvard cases. Topics to be addressed include the selection and role of the project manager, organization and planning, budgeting and cost estimation, scheduling and resource allocation among multiple projects, monitoring, controlling, auditing, and terminating projects.
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PM - 503 Strategic Procurement Management Credits: 3
Cross listed with SU 503 . Examines the role of procurement strategy and the use of outsourcing functional and business activities to create a competitive advantage for projects and organizations. Explore the relationship between supply chain and project management functions within an organization. Special topics to be addressed include: planning purchases and acquisitions; scope definition, supplier selection, proposal analysis, negotiation, effective performance management of suppliers, and contract management.
Prerequisite: PM 501 /SU 501 recommended
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PM - 506 Scope and Cost Management Credits: 3
The course addresses project management from a management perspective. Specifically it will consider project scope (planning), project cost (budgeting), and the issues associated with selecting projects, initiating them, and operating and controlling them while remaining on project scope and budget. Specific topics to be addressed include scope planning and control, resource allocation, coast and time tracking with an emphasis on stakeholder reporting. This class will utilize MS Project or equivalent electronic tool for reporting and control.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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PM - 507 Risk Management Credits: 3
Cross-listed with SU 507 . Explores philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques for managing risk wihin projects, supply chains and organizations with a particular focus on complex or large-scale activities. We will cover the basics of risk management and outline a systematic approach to identifying and managing risk. Special topics include, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning, risk monitoring and control, and risk-sharing, risk pooling, risk hedging, end to end risk management, and disruptions and resilience.
Prerequisite: PM 501 /SU 501 recommended
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PM - 508 Contract Management Credits: 3
This course examines the use of outsourcing contract management and the issues of defining scope and allocating responsibilities for contracted cost, quality and risk management work elements. Special topics to be addressed include plan purchases and acquisitions, plan contracting, requesting seller’s responses, selecting sellers, contract administration and contract closure.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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PM - 509 Integrating Quality into your Project Methodology Credits: 3
This course investigates the increasing use of projects to accomplish important organizational goals and the unique style of administration required to manage them. To illustrate and reinforce concepts, a variety of projects, organizational settings, and issues will be investigated. Special topics to be addressed include quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality and statistical process control.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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PM - 510 Advanced Project Management Credits: 3
This an eclectic course aimed at developing a deep understanding of selected topics, which contribute to project management effectiveness. The course will examine the interrelatedness between the nine knowledge areas of project management. Depending upon student needs, course coverage would include some combination of topics, such as international projects and virtual teams, PPM/PMO development, multi-project management, stakeholder management, and industry specific special topics.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of three PM courses
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PM - 520 Special Topics in Project Management Credits: 3
A course tailored to special interest of students and faculty that may be offered when demand warrants.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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SC - 518 The Middle and Secondary Learner and Curriculum Credits: 3
Examination of research related to the middle and secondary learner and education. The course will explore the organization and the curriculum at middle and secondary levels. Candidates will design, standards-based lessons that integrate culturally-responsive instruction and family communication. Students will practice teach content lessons and mange the classroom climate for effective learning.
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SC - 519 Secondary Education Principles and Pedagogy Credits: 3
Instructional planning and presentation of subject matter. Objectives and standards of instruction, Christian humanistic approaches to learning. Assessment processes and the use of technologies as enhancements of instruction are examined. Students will design and practice content lessons.
Prerequisite: ED 500
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SC - 522 Secondary Education Intern Practicum Credits: 3
Focus on observation, participation, and demonstration teaching in secondary education classrooms. Teacher intern candidates will instruct students in small-group and whole-group formats and will consult with teachers and school personnel on best practice while reflecting on one’s own performance on Stages 1, 2, and 3 field competencies. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. Ninety hours required. Course fee.
Prerequisite: Admission into TIP or permission
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SC - 524 Secondary Education in Subject Area Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to content in the area of certification. Selecting organizing, and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction. Prior to student teaching.
Prerequisite: SC 519
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SC - 525 Secondary Education Clinical Field Practicum Credits: 3
Practicum in teaching in secondary school settings in area of certification. 80 hours high school classroom experience supervised by university field supervisor in which the teacher candidate assists in small group instruction, teaches demonstration lessons, reflects on instruction, and demonstrates Stage 3B field competencies in addition to Secondary Education competencies. Course enrollment required immediately preceding student teaching. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Admission into Professional Phase and successful completion of SC 519 and SC 5220
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