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PT - 641 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Pediatric Credits: 4
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis of the pediatric patient. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in patient examination and therapeutic interventions for the pediatric client and develop competency in pediatric differential diagnosis and interventions in preparation for clinical practice.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 642 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Neuro Credits: 5
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis and treatment of the adult patient/client with neurological conditions. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in patient examination and therapeutic interventions for adult clients with movement dysfunction as a result of a neurologic condition.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 643 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Geriatric Credits: 3
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis and treatment of the geriatric patient/client. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in differential diagnosis and intervention for geriatric patients/clients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions in preparation for the second clinical experience.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 644 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Cardio Credits: 4
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis and interventions for the patient/client with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary conditions across the lifespan. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in differential diagnosis and intervention for these patients/clients in preparation for the second clinical experience.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 650 Research 1 Credits: 2
This course is the second in a five-course series that builds on the principles of experimental and non-experimental research design from PT - 550 Evidence Based Practice , further develops student understanding of basic research methods, introduces applied statistics, and guides students in the application of research principles through participation in a faculty-mentored group research project or case history report.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 651 Research 2 Credits: 1
This course is the third in a five-course series where students pursuing a faculty-mentored group research project complete an institutional review board application (IRB), begin the data collection process and develop a first draft for the Methods section for their project manuscript. Students following the case history track learn about the components of a case history report through the development of a literature review on a patient case identified in their first pro bono clinic or full-time clinical education experience.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 652 Research 3 Credits: 1
This course is the fourth in a five-course series where students pursuing a faculty-mentored group research project complete the data collection process, begin the analysis of data, complete a rough draft of the Results section and begin a comparison of salient study findings through a second review of the literature to identify issues of importance for the outline of the Discussion section of the project manuscript. Students pursuing the case history report produce a draft manuscript for peer and faculty review that outlines the examination, interventions, outcomes, clinical impression and discussion about a patient case obtained through a prior pro bono or clinical education encounter.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 653 Research 4 Credits: 1
During the final course in this series, students pursing the faculty-mentored group research project complete the final draft of the Discussion/Clinical Relevance section of the project manuscript, and finalize the document for future presentation/publication. Students pursuing the case history report track select and produce a manuscript on a novel patient case obtained through prior encounters in the four previous pro bono clinics or their first full-time clinical education experience. In addition to completion of a full traditional case history report, students also produce an abstract and poster presentation of the project. Research projects and case history reports are presented as poster and/or platform presentations at the DPT Research Symposium. Working with faculty mentors, students in either track develop a strategy for public dissemination of the project or case history report in a clinical or non-academic setting.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 660 Clinical Reasoning 1 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is designed as a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised musculoskeletal probono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 661 Clinical Reasoning 2 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is designed as a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, critical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised pediatric pro-bono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 662 Clinical Reasoning 3 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is designed as a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised adult neurological probono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 670 Clinical Education 1 Credits: 3
Clinical education is considered an integral part of the curriculum to assist students in developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills needed for entry-level physical therapy practice. For this first clinical experience, students are assigned to clinical sites with a primary focus on musculoskeletal disorders or post-orthopedic surgical care, allowing students to integrate their newly learned clinical skills.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 680 Clinical Medicine 1 - Neuro Credits: 2
This course introduces the physical therapy student to common neurologic pathologies often encountered in clinical practice, and provides an understanding of the systematic differential diagnostic process that should be followed to identify yellow or red flags indicating the need for referral, the medical and surgical management, and the laboratory and imaging techniques associated with the management of select neurological pathologies.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 681 Pharmacology Credits: 2
This course will discuss the science and practice of pharmacology with emphasis on rehabilitation relevance, common side effects and interactions, and how certain classes of drugs may impact patients receiving physical therapy.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 682 Clinical Medicine 2 - Cardio Credits: 2
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and provides an introduction to common cardiovascular and pulmonary pathologies often encountered in clinical practice. Skills needed to appropriately screen individuals for cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, be able to differentiate signs of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease from musculoskeletal pathology and appropriate intervention strategies will be taught.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 710 Professional Development 3 Credits: 2
This third class in the series explores the legal aspects of practice, professional licensure requirements, malpractice, risk management and the role of the physical therapist in the legal process. The PT’s role in health policy, advocacy, consultation, inter-professional collaborative practice, and professional duty to pursue continuing education, clinical specialization/ residency, and other opportunities to maintain clinical competence are discussed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 711 Professional Development 4 Credits: 1
A completed Professional Development Portfolio becomes a formative and summative representation of a student’s selfassessment of personal and professional growth during the three years of the curriculum. As both a product and a process, the creation of the Portfolio also introduces the concept of using a personal mission statement to establish goals and plans to maintain competence beyond entry-level practice.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 740 Differential Diagnosis & Intervention - Special Populations Credits: 2
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, for the patient/client with metabolic and endocrine disorders, integumentary disorders, peripheral vascular disease, amputations, women’s health issues, immune system disorders, oncology, organ transplantation, and bariatric conditions. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in evaluation and management of these patients/clients.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 760 Clinical Reasoning 4 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised older adult pro-bono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management for diverse geriatric patient populations and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 770 Clinical Education 2 Credits: 4
For this second full time clinical experience, students may be assigned to any type of clinical setting offering students exposure to medically complex patients or specialty patient populations, such as pediatrics, burns, wound care, home health care, aquatics, oncology, industrial rehab, or women’s health.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 771 Clinical Education 3 Credits: 5
Students will be assigned to clinical settings that will complement their previous clinical experiences, address areas of specialty interest, and assure exposure to various patient populations, ages, diagnoses, socioeconomic classes, cultures and patient care settings. Focus is on integration of all components of patient care and practice management skills, and development of advanced clinical decision making. Previous clinical experiences will be considered to assure student exposure to a variety of clinical opportunities.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 772 Clinical Education 4 Credits: 6
The focus of this last clinical experience is on integration of all components of patient care and practice management skills. Students are expected to demonstrate greater independence and master entry level performance in all areas of practice, demonstrate sound clinical decision making skills, and effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 780 Clinical Medicine 3 - Special Populations Credits: 3
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the endocrine, integumentary, vascular, lymphatic, and genitourinary systems and provides an introduction to common disorders of these systems often encountered in clinical practice. An understanding of disease risk factors, preventative strategies, medical, surgical, pharmacological and physical therapy management, as well as psychosocial implications of these conditions across the lifespan will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 790 Special Topics Credits: 2
This elective will expand on previous knowledge from the core curriculum in areas of specialized practice in order to gain advanced competency in these areas. The topics may include, but are not limited to: manual therapy, aquatic therapy, sports medicine, vestibular rehabilitation, brain injury, and degenerative neurologic disease.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 791 Business and Management Issues Credits: 3
This course will be a broad survey of topics essential to the administration and management of physical therapy services including business management, legal and ethical issues, health care delivery models, fiscal management, reimbursement issues, legislative issues, human resources, and liability and risk management. The physical therapist’s role as a primary care and tertiary care provider will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 792 Promoting Health and Wellness Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the concepts and principles associated with health promotion, disease prevention, fitness, and wellness. The role of the physical therapist as a patient/ client educator on risk factor reduction, as a consultant on public health-related issues, and as advocate for change in the healthcare community toward prevention and wellness will be stressed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 793 Orthopaedic Case Analysis Credits: 2
This course serves as a review and expands on previous knowledge and skill from the first-year orthopaedic course series. Diagnostic and treatment decision-making will be facilitated through case analysis of patients with various orthopaedic disorders. Hands-on practice of examination skills related to the cases will be provided. The goal of this course is to prepare students with the knowledge to advance their patients with orthopaedic disorders across multiple practice areas to their best functional level, and to prepare them for success on the musculoskeletal sections of National Physical Therapy Examination.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 794 DPT Independent Study Credits: 1-6
Independent study provides opportunities for increasing knowledge and skill through participation in additional projects or research activities, or as a component of a remediation agreement. Learning activities and credit hours are based on the nature of the academic content and the extent of faculty guidance needed to meet individual student needs, and may include self-directed learning, distance learning or faculty-supervised activities.
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PA - 501 Clinical Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 2
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary for clinical practice. Lectures emphasize the human body and the relationship to structure and function from a clinical perspective. Lecture 4 hours, and laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 501L Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Lab Credits: 1
Cadaver dissection by students and on-line resources are used in laboratory sessions.
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PA - 502 History and Physical Exam I Credits: 3
Methods of examining patients for 1. elicitation and proper recording of a complete and accurate medical history, 2. a systematic physical examination, and 3. an organization of the results for oral and written presentation. This course is organized into blocks covering 1. History taking, 2. Cultural awareness, 3. Vitals, 4. Skin, 5. Cardiovascular and peripheral vascular, 6. Pulmonary, 7. Abdomen, 8. Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 503 History and Physical Examination II Credits: 3
A continuation of PA 502. Students learn to integrate the results of history, physical and laboratory findings to arrive at an accurate evaluation of the patient so that a supervising physician can determine the next appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic steps can be determined. This course is organized into blocks covering 1. Musculoskeletal, 2. Neurological, 3. Male genitalia, anus, rectum, and prostate, 4. Female genitalia, breast, axilla, 5. The pregnant patient, 6. Geriatrics, 7. Pediatrics, and 8. Directed practicals. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: PA 502
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PA - 504 Clinical Medicine I Credits: 4
This course is the cornerstone of all the medically relevant courses. Various disease processes will be described, along with the incidence, prevalence, presentation, treatment plans, and expected outcomes. This course is organized into 3 blocks covering: 1. Gastroenterology, 2. Cardiology, and 3. Pulmonology.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 505 Clinical Medicine II Credits: 4
A continuation of PA 504 .Organized into the following 6 blocks: 1. Hematology, 2. Neurology, 3. Endocrinology, 4. Nephrology, 5. Infectious Disease, and 6. Pediatrics.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase
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PA - 506 Clinical Reasoning I Credits: 2
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.
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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
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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.
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. Students study the commonly used drugs in the systems covered in Clinical Medicine in the same semester.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 511 Pharmacology II Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 510 . Drugs used in the topics of the Clinical Medicine are covered.
Prerequisite: PA 510
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PA - 513 Diagnostic Methods I Credits: 1
Common chemical procedures employed in evaluating disease processes. Students develop proficiency in analyzing CBC (complete blood count), urinalysis, gram stains, and cultures. Students develop skills interpreting clinical laboratory values in relation to disease, therapy, and prognosis. Topics include hematology, immunohematology, serology, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, and urinalysis.
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. Concepts are reviewed for the understanding that disease processes represent a disruption in homeostasis and a breakdown of normal integration of structure and function. Processes are covered in the topics covered in Clinical Medicine during the same semester.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 516 Pathophysiology II Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 515 . The clinical applications of pathophysiology are reviewed. Processes are covered in the topics covered in Clinical Medicine during the same semester.
Prerequisite: PA 515
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PA - 517 Research Seminar Credits: 1
This course will provide an introduction to research methods and evidence-based medicine. Students will read articles that have been pre-assigned and come prepared to have dialogue regarding the articles. This course will help students develop critical thinking skills, preparing students to be able to incorporate regular reading into his/her continuing medical education while facilitating their transition from didactic student to life-long learner.
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. Students study and debate both sides of ethical issues using the ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice. This serves as a value seminar for those completing their undergraduate degree in the accelerated program.
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 , organized into blocks covering: 1. Surgery, 2. Emergency Medicine, 3. Obstetrics/Gynecology, 4. Orthopaedics, 5. Rheumatology, 6. Eye, ear, nose and throat, 7. Dermatology, and 8. Oncology.
Prerequisite: PA 504 and PA 505
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PA - 607 Behavioral Aspects of Medicine Credits: 3
Counseling and psychosocial issues. The skills, knowledge, and sensitivity needed to communicate and intervene effectively in a variety of psychosocial situations are presented.The ability to recognize and treat patients with a variety of psychological conditions is presented.
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 . Students study the commonly used drugs in the systems covered in clinical medicine in the same semester where dose responses, side effects, and adverse reactions are emphasized.
Prerequisite: PA 510 and PA 511
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PA - 614 Diagnostic Methods II Credits: 1
Radiographic and electrocardiographic procedures that are used to diagnose common pathologies, confirm diagnoses, and screen for the presence of disease in the pre-clinical stages. Radiology - An overview of anatomical structures viewed in radiography and techniques employed in performing radiography. Additional emphasis is placed on interpretation of radiographs. EKG Interpretation - A study of the heart conduction system and the procedure for analyzing the EKG configuration. Students examine principles of electrophysiology and its application to electrocardiographic tracings and electrocardiography. Topics include recognizing arrhythmias, rate and axis determination, conduction abnormalities, changes seen in myocardial infarction, and ischemia.
Prerequisite: PA 513
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PA - 617 Pathophysiology III Credits: 2
A continuation of PA 515 and PA 516 .
Prerequisite: PA 516
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PA - 618 Clinical Skills Development Credits: 2
Skill development in performing routine therapeutic procedure and competence in managing therapeutic intervention. Areas of skill development include: injections, suturing and wound care, applications of external supports or immobilization devices, and venipuncture and intravenous 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. Considers how early medical intervention can affect the disease processes, and gives recommended screening guidelines for health promotion. Topics will include amendable risk factor modification, dietary modification, disease preventions and role of exercise in decreasing incidence of disease. The Physician Assistant’s role in promoting wellness is explored.
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. Topics include rapid patient assessment, CPR, intubation techniques, EKG interpretation, intravenous medication administration, and defibrillation protocols. Students will receive BLS and ACLS certification in this course.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 630 Emergency Medicine Credits: 5
Problems encountered in an emergency room. Students take medical histories and performs physical examinations on acute as well as nonemergent patients and presents these to the medical director. This rotation involves students in all aspects of the practice of medicine and surgery in an emergency department environment. Students receive close supervision, have constant interaction with the attending staff, and are involved in every aspect of patient management.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 631 Family Medicine I Credits: 5
Conducted in family practice or general medicine offices or clinics where students are responsible for patients of all ages, from initial visit through possible hospitalization and follow-up. Health prevention and maintenance as well as patient education are practiced. This rotation integrates patient data collection with basic medical facts in a variety of clinical situations. Emphasis is on psychosocial aspects of patient care and on continuity of care in the ambulatory setting. This goal is to ensure that students are exposed to common disorders encountered in family practice.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 632 Family Medicine II Credits: 5
Further experience in general medicine. To emphasize the program’s commitment to primary care, students must enroll in this second five-week rotation in family practice.
Prerequisite: PA 631
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PA - 633 Internal Medicine Credits: 5
During this clinical experience, students apply basic medical information to common medical problems and situations in inpatient and outpatient settings. Students participate in daily rounds and the management of patient problems.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 634 Women’s Health Credits: 5
Pre- and postnatal care, monitoring a woman in labor, assisting in delivery, and developing the skill necessary to deliver a baby in an emergency situation. Students have the opportunity to take obstetrical and gynecological histories and to perform obstetrical and gynecological examinations. Students will also be exposed to a variety of gynecological problems and will learn to provide counseling on family planning.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 635 Pediatrics Credits: 5
Problems of newborns and of children through adolescence. Students learn to diagnose and treat common pediatric diseases and become skilled in third-party histories and pediatric physical examinations. Well-baby care, immunizations, nutrition, management of the battered child, and preventive techniques are an integral part of this rotation. The rotation emphasizes normal and abnormal growth and development along with assessment, communication, and physical examination skills in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric situations. Students develop familiarity with inpatient and/or outpatient pediatric problems.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 636 Psychiatry Credits: 5
Acquaintance with manifestations of various forms of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on doing a complete psychiatric exam and the management of psychosocial problems. This clinical experience integrates previous learning and actual clinical practice, while working on hospital wards and outpatient clinics. It emphasizes the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of common medical problems.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 637 General Surgery Credits: 5
Surgical patient-care responsibilities under the supervision of a surgical resident or staff surgeon. Students assist in the initial assessment of the surgical patient. Students are involved in preoperative management, including patient education and any procedures necessary to prepare the patient for surgery. Students assist surgeons in the operating room, when appropriate, and have the opportunity to become familiar with operating room procedures and equipment. Students are also involved in postoperative evaluation and management of the patient and will be given the opportunity to attend surgical grand rounds and other surgically oriented educational meetings.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 638 Cardiothoracic Surgery Credits: 5
Students will become familiar with evaluating and treating patients with advanced heart disease. They learn to apply surgical modalities in the cardiac care patient. Students will assist during open heart surgery and will assist in the harvesting of veins used during this procedure. The student will become familiar with managing heart patients postoperatively.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 639 Orthopaedic Surgery Credits: 5
Students learn to perform a relevant orthopaedic physical examination. Students will be exposed to the mechanism of injury of a patient’s joints and the treatment modalities used in the rehabilitation process. Students are also exposed to arthritic diseases and their treatments, including placement of total joint prosthesis. In addition, students learn various orthopaedic procedures such as the application of casts and splints. Students assist the orthopaedic surgeon in the operating room and gain experience in following patients postoperatively.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 640 Otolaryngology Credits: 5
Students will be exposed to the presentation and treatment of common ear, nose, and throat disease processes. The student will learn which modalities are most useful for the successful resolution of a variety of diseases. The student will learn appropriate examination techniques and will examine patients encompassing a wide variety of ages. The student will also assist the ENT surgeon on a variety of procedures such as tonsillectomies, myringotomies and insertion of ventilation tubes, thyroid surgeries, and neck explorations.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 641 Plastic Surgery Credits: 5
Students learn to evaluate wounds that do not heal. Students are exposed to skin graft procedures, flap techniques, reconstructive surgery, management of leg ulcers, and aesthetic surgical procedures. They will assist the plastic surgeon on a variety of procedures and gain experience in care of the surgical patient.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 642 Family Medicine III Credits: 5
Students further their family medicine clinical experience. This rotation emphasizes the ability to apply medical information to complex medical problems and situations with patients in hospital and/or ambulatory care settings.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 643 Emergency Medicine II Credits: 5
Students further develop their diagnostic and clinical skills in the emergency medicine department environment. The student refines skills in medical interviews, performance of physical examinations and the management of the acutely ill, as well as the nonemergent illnesses/injuries. Students continue to receive maximum physician supervision and maintain constant interaction with the attending physician and staff.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 644 Urgent Care Ambulatory Medicine Credits: 5
The student will apply medical information to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries with patients in an urgent care ambulatory medicine environment.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 645 Pediatric Cardiology Credits: 5
The care of the pediatric patient with cardiovascular disease. Emphasis will be placed on history, physical examination, diagnostic testing, and management of pediatric patients with cardiovascular disease. The student will refine their knowledge of normal and abnormal pediatric cardiology developmental patterns.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 646 Endocrinology Credits: 5
Students continue to develop their knowledge in the care of patients with endocrinology-based disorders. Emphasis is on applying specific medical knowledge, history taking skills, physical examinations, and special testing to identify common endocrine disorders.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 647 Neurology Credits: 5
Students become familiar with disease processes that commonly present for evaluation in neurology medicine. Emphasis is on history, physical examination, diagnostic testing, and management of patients with neurological diseases.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 648 Neurosurgery Credits: 5
Students further their knowledge and abilities to diagnose and assist in the treatment of neurosurgical patients. Students will expand their knowledge and understanding in the specialty of neurosurgery. Students observe and assist with neurosurgical procedures.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 649 Cardiology Credits: 5
Students will become familiar with the care of patients and cardiovascular diseases in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Students learn to recognize normal and abnormal cardiac pathology. Students will expand skills in history taking, physical examination, and assessment of the patient with cardiovascular disease.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 650 Internal Medicine II Credits: 5
Students further their body of science and abilities in internal medicine. This clinical learning emphasizes the ability to apply medical information to complex medical problems and situations in inpatient and outpatient settings. Accentuation of this clinical learning experience is in the inpatient setting.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 651 Trauma Medicine Credits: 5
The focus of this clinical learning is to enhance skills in rapid assessment and stabilization of the trauma patient. Students gain knowledge and judgment skills in the appropriate progression from stabilization to second and third level diagnostic studies in these unique patients.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 652 Psychiatry II Credits: 5
Acquaintance with manifestations of various forms of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on doing a complete psychiatric exam and the management of psychosocial problems. This clinical experience integrates previous learning and actual clinical practice while working on hospital wards and outpatient clinics. It emphasizes the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of common medical problems.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 653 Allergy & Asthma Credits: 5
Students further their clinical medicine learning with emphasis on all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of the allergy and asthma patient.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 654 Infectious Disease Credits: 5
Students further their clinical medicine learning experience emphasizing the ability to apply diagnostic information to complex medical conditions and situations in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 655 Geriatrics Credits: 5
This course reinforces the basics of internal medicine with emphasis on geriatric medicine. It will concentrate on demographics, the aging process, nutrition, pharmacotherapeutics, and illnesses as these processes undergo change in an elderly population. The students will participate in assessment and treatment in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 656 General Surgery II Credits: 5
Students further their clinical medicine learning experience emphasizing the various aspects of surgical care with emphasis on pre-, intra-, and postoperative care of the surgical patient.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 657 Pediatrics II Credits: 5
Students further their clinical medicine learning experience applying diagnostic information to complex medical conditions and situations in the inpatient and outpatient settings with particular emphasis on the pediatric population.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 658 Dermatology Credits: 5
Students further their ambulatory medicine clinical trainings. Emphasis on the familiarity with different diagnosis of skin disorders and expertise in procedures in the office setting.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 659 Geriatric Behavioral Medicine Credits: 5
The course will develop skills in the care of the geriatric psychiatric population. It will expose the student to psychosocial problems specific to this population and the community resources available. This clinical experience enables the students to see patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 660 Obstetrics & Gynecology II Credits: 5
Pre- and Postnatal care, monitoring a woman in labor, assisting in delivery, and developing the skill necessary to deliver a baby in an emergency situation. Students have the opportunity to take obstetrical and gynecological histories and to perform obstetrical and gynecological examinations. Students will also be exposed to a variety of gynecological problems and will learn to provide counseling on family planning.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 662 Transplant Surgery Credits: 5
Students will be exposed to the care of the transplant patient in the inpatient and outpatient setting (pediatric and adult). The student will become familiar with the various conditions that warrant transplant surgery. The student will observe and assist at organ retrieval, inpatient transplant surgical procedures, and follow-up care at the outpatient clinics. This rotation will also Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) 100 prepare the student to teach the patient about surgical conditions and the operative experience.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 663 Pediatric Surgery Credits: 5
Students become familiar with the pediatric surgical patient on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Students will be involved in the assessment, pre-operative, surgical and post- operative care of common pediatric surgical conditions. This elective will enable the student interested in surgery to further develop their surgical skills.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 664 Pain Management Credits: 5
Students will be able to develop and understand appropriate therapies in the treatment of pain. Understanding pain pathways and associated anatomical findings are essential in pain management. Students will be exposed to both inpatient and outpatient evaluations and treatment. They will be exposed to operative procedures that are specific to pain management.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 665 Oncology Credits: 5
This rotation will expose the student to the inpatient and outpatient care of the oncology patient. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of problems specific to patients with cancer.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 666 Urology Credits: 5
This course will enable the students to become familiar with a wide variety of problems specific to urology. The student will become familiar with diagnostic techniques and procedures on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. It will also enable the students to further refine surgical skills as they will be assisting in the operating room.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 667 Vascular Surgery Credits: 5
The rotation will expose students to the care of the surgical patient (pediatric through adult) in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Students will become familiar with a wide variety of common surgical conditions encountered in the vascular setting. By observing and assisting at inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures the student gains experience necessary to evaluate and make appropriate referrals. This rotation will also prepare the student to teach the patient about his surgical condition, and the operative experience.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 668 Pulmonary Medicine Credits: 5
This rotation will build on the family practice and internal medicine clinical rotations. The role of the pulmonary medicine consultant, primarily in the inpatient setting will be stressed. The student will refine his or her skills in the assessment and management of acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Appropriate physical assessment and interpretation of diagnostic studies associated with common pulmonary diseases will be explained.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 669 Tropical Medicine Credits: 5
Students are exposed to tropical diseases endemic to the area in which they are practicing. Methods of diagnosing and treating will need to be adapted to the tropical environment.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 670 Neonatology Credits: 5
Students will become familiar with the care of the neonate. Emphasis will be placed on medical problems, development patterns, and care of the neonate in an inpatient setting.
Prerequisite: Students in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 671 Physiatry Credits: 5
The rotation will expose the student to all aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The student will further develop skills necessary to perform a clinical evaluation specific to a patient attempting to restore function. The student will also become familiar with diagnostic studies and treatment options more specific to physiatry.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 672 Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Credits: 5
This rotation will expose the student to the inpatient and outpatient care of the oncology patient. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of problems specific to patients with cancer such as the diagnostic criteria for the common area of metastatic disease and recommended treatments of each. The student will also become familiar with treatment modalities such as chemotherapy and radiation therapies.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 673 Clinical Trial Research Credits: 5
The student will 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
Students will become familiar with the care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Emphasis will be placed on history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with various gastrointestinal problems. This rotation will include patients requiring treatment on the inpatient unit and in an office setting.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 675 Gynecologic Oncology Credits: 5
Students will become familiar with the care of patients with gynecologic malignancies. Emphasis will be placed on history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of women with gynecologic malignancies. Rotation will include patients requiring treatment on the inpatient unit, in the operating room and in an office setting.
Prerequisite: student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 676 Nephrology Credits: 5
This rotation will expose the student to the care of the patient in need of specialized nephrology and/or hypertensive evaluation and treatment in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The student will become familiar with a wide variety of medical problems likely to be encountered in a subspecialty based nephrology/hypertension.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 677 Burn Surgery Credits: 5
Students will become familiar with the inpatient and outpatient care of the burn patient. The student will become familiar with the different types of burns and the surgical/nonsurgical management of burns. This rotation will also expose the student to Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) 101 management of critically ill and surgical patients.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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