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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graduate Studies in Physician Assistant Studies
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PA 6XN6 - Clinical Elective I (6)
This rotation will provide the student an opportunity to pursue additional study in an area of particular interest to the student. The rotation may be conducted in a medical or surgical specialty or primary care field. This course is designed to increase and enhance student learning during the clinical phase of the Physician Assistant Program. This course will provide instruction and assessment on areas of clinical practice to help enrich the graduate PA to be a competent clinician.
PA 5022 - Ethics in Health Care (2)
This course examines both Christian and secular principles and approaches to bioethical issues faced by the physician assistant. Students will use a case-based approach to discuss and debate multiple ethical issues including provider-patient relationships, the beginning of life, foregoing medical care, and the end of life. Students will also consider established bioethical codes and develop a personal bioethical code.
PA 5033 - Medical Communications (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the art of medical history taking and communication with the patient. This encompasses the skills of medical interviewing and other forms of communication with patients, their families, and their caregivers. Students will learn interviewing skills that will allow them to efficiently elicit a patient history in an accurate and empathetic manner. The course will explore pitfalls, biases and stereotypes that hinder communication.
PA 5042 - Biostatistics and Evidence Based Medicine (2)
This course is designed to teach students how to access and interpret medical literature. As lifelong learners, physician assistants must be able to locate, understand and apply concepts derived from the medical literature as they relate to the treatment of their patients. This course will focus on an evidence-based medicine approach to interpreting medical literature. Students will review how to best search medical databases to efficiently locate appropriate material. This course will explore basic biostatistics methods and formulas.
PA 5114 - Pharmacology & Medical Therapeutics I (4)
This course is the first in a two-course sequence. The course is designed to teach students pharmacology and medical therapeutics in an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. This course will include an overview of the scientific principles of clinical pharmacology. Therapeutic specific lectures will be included to cover an in-depth discussion of the pharmacology and use of various agents used in the management of disease. An understanding of the actions, reactions and toxicology of the various pharmacologic agents will be emphasized.
PA 5156 - Clinical Medicine I (6)
This course is the first in a three-course sequence and is designed to teach students clinical medicine in an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. The course will be primarily lecture based with supplementary case discussions. Lectures will be done in system-based sequences and include instruction in the genetic/familial patterns of disease. The sequences will discuss mechanisms of disease, clinical presentation of disease, approach to diagnosis of disease and use of various agents used in the management of disease as well as health promotion. The associated integration lab will begin to develop the physician assistant student’s ability to interview patients, document interview findings, and perform oral presentations of interview findings.
PA 5204 - Physiology & Pathophysiology II (4)
This course is the second course of a three-semester sequence in which the student will build upon information learned in the basic physiology prerequisite courses. General review of physiologic concepts and systems will be undertaken. Class sessions will focus on an in-depth look at human physiology with an emphasis on cellular and subcellular mechanisms of normal and abnormal function. Introductory information will be provided as to clinical application of anatomic and physiologic variations from normal and the means by which these variations can contribute to disease.
PA 5214 - Pharmacology & Medical Therapeutics II (4)
This course is the second in a two-course sequence. The course is designed to teach students pharmacology and medical therapeutics in an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. This course will include an overview of the scientific principles of clinical pharmacology. Therapeutic specific lectures will be included to cover an in-depth discussion of the pharmacology and use of various agents used in the management of disease. An understanding of the actions, reactions and toxicology of the various pharmacologic agents will be emphasized.
PA 5233 - Advanced Clinical Skills (3)
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts and skills required to perform common clinical procedures based on current practice standards. Students will receive knowledge of key indications, contraindications, risks, and benefits of procedural skills often performed in various practice settings. A basic review of the appropriate anatomy and physiology will be included. The laboratory environment will provide students an opportunity to perform and practice these procedures.
PA 5256 - Clinical Medicine II (6)
This course is the second in a three-course sequence and is designed to teach students clinical medicine in an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. The course will be primarily lecture based with supplementary case discussions. Lectures will be done in system-based sequences and include instruction in the genetic/familial patterns of disease. The sequences will discuss mechanisms of disease, clinical presentation of disease, approach to diagnosis of disease and use of various agents used in the management of disease as well as health promotion. The associated integration lab will continue development of the physician assistant student’s ability to interview patients, develop and support a differential diagnosis, document interview findings, perform physical examinations, and perform oral presentations of interview findings.
PA 5263 - Clinical Assessment (3)
This course is designed for students to learn how to properly perform a comprehensive physical examination. Students will be putting into practice initial physical examination skills and techniques. The course and included lab will focus on normal physical examination findings and the development of a courteous and efficient examination style. Abnormal exam findings and advanced physical exam techniques used to further evaluate these findings will be covered in the Clinical Medicine Integration Labs.
PA 5272 - Laboratory and Diagnostic Methods I (2)
This is the first course in a two course series designed to provide a comprehensive overview of basic laboratory and diagnostic methods and treatments. One topic this course focuses on is x-ray imaging which is designed to assist students to understand, appropriately select, and correctly interpret imaging modalities and techniques. Other topics in the course focus on understanding the various laboratory and microscopic studies, indications and interpretation of results.
PA 5282 - Laboratory and Diagnostic Methods II (2)
This is the second course in a series of two courses designed to provide a comprehensive overview of basic diagnostic methods and treatments. The course provides a comprehensive overview of electrocardiography (EKG) with a focus on recognition of abnormalities, emphasizing the electrical system of the heart, enabling the student to identify normal/abnormal wave shape of 12 lead EKGs using a systematic approach to EKG analysis. Other topics covered in this course will be lab and diagnostic tests commonly used to evaluate cardiac, pulmonary, nephrological/urological and gastrointestinal issues. Appropriate selection and basic understanding and interpretation skills of commonly used imaging modalities will also be taught.
PA 5303 - Physiology & Pathophysiology III (3)
This course is the third course of a three-semester sequence in which the student will build upon information learned in the basic physiology prerequisite courses. General review of physiologic concepts and systems will be undertaken. Class sessions will focus on an in-depth look at human physiology with an emphasis on cellular and subcellular mechanisms of normal and abnormal function. Introductory information will be provided as to clinical application of anatomic and physiologic variations from normal and the means by which these variations can contribute to disease.
PA 5356 - Clinical Medicine III (6)
This course is the third in a three-course sequence and is designed to teach students clinical medicine in an integrated and multidisciplinary approach. The course will be primarily lecture based with supplementary case discussions. Lectures will be done in system-based sequences and include instruction in the genetic/familial patterns of disease. The sequences will discuss mechanisms of disease, clinical presentation of disease, approach to diagnosis of disease and use of various agents used in the management of disease as well as health promotion. The associated integration lab will further develop the physician assistant student’s ability to interview patients, develop and support a differential diagnosis, document interview findings, perform physical examinations, and perform oral presentations of interview findings in a timely fashion.
PA 5513 - Introduction to Surgery (3)
This course is designed to teach students the basics of surgical practice and the role of the PA in various surgical and specialty areas. It will include a generalized study of surgical specific examination, diagnostic studies, diagnosis and surgical procedures, including terminology. It will emphasize when referral to specialist would be indicated.
PA 5523 - Introduction to Women’s Health
This course is intended to introduce the students to the overall study of women’s health issues. It will be a superficial study of specialty specific diagnostic tests, diagnosis, examinations, terminology and surgical procedures. It will emphasize the role of the PA in a OB/GYN practice, as well as appropriate referral situations. The course will explore disease processes and screening specific to the female population.
PA 5533 - Introduction to Pediatrics (3)
This course is designed to introduce the PA students to a generalized overview of pediatric specific illness, diagnostic tests, terminology and treatments. It will emphasize the role of the PA in a general pediatric practice. The course will explore normal growth and development in a healthy child and the role of immunizations. There will be an overview of the similarities and differences between the pediatric population and general adult population.
PA 5543 - Introduction to Emergency Medicine (3)
This course is intended to explain the role of the PA in a general Emergency room setting. It will emphasize true medical emergencies the PA is likely to encounter in an ER practice. There will be an emphasis on appropriate referral patterns, admitting patterns and treatment appropriate for the ER setting. There will be an overview of specific liability issues associated with urgent and emergent care settings. Also, there will be an emphasis on appropriate dispensing of pain medication in the ER and acute care setting.
PA 6001 - Professional Practicum (1)
This course is a self-study course for the student to research a particular topic of interests. This course is designed to guide the development of a formal presentation to the faculty and students. The presentation will be graded for content and delivery. This is intended to prepare the student for presentations in an education or conference setting. Research topics will be picked with faculty assistance and the process will be guided by a faculty mentor. The course ends with the presentation during a student seminar day at the end of the semester.
PA 6016 - Pediatrics (6)
This rotation is designed to expose the students to pediatric diseases and issues, including common illnesses of childhood, acquired disease processes, congenital diseases and the normal and pathological development of a child. This rotation will explore psychosocial issues related to growth and development. This rotation may include either an inpatient or outpatient rotation.
PA 6026 - Behavioral and Mental Health (6)
This rotation focuses on exposure to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. This may include addiction and major psychiatric illnesses. This can include both inpatient and outpatient practice. There will be an emphasis on the PA role in psychiatric practice as well as the identification of co-morbid psychiatric illnesses in general healthcare practice. Appropriate referral patterns will be emphasized.
PA 6036 - Women’s Health (6)
This rotation is designed to expose the PA student to women’s health issues over the entire lifespan. This will include prenatal and obstetric care, infertility and endocrinology, gynecology and gynecologic oncology and other aspects of women’s health. The intent is to see both office practice, emergency care and basic surgical procedures associated with women’s health issues. This is designed as a generalized overview. There may be exposure to newborn deliveries, but it is not required for all students.
PA 6046 - Emergency Medicine (6)
This rotation will expose the student to the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting to the emergency department with acute health issues. In this often critical care environment, students will be faced with problem solving and the need to rapidly assess patients with a variety of presentations. Students will be exposed to the practice of utilizing emergency departments both for ambulatory care and primary care. This course explores various types of medical and surgical conditions that are present in a modern-day emergency department and prepares the Physician Assistant student to evaluate, treat, and monitor such conditions. A generalist approach to providing emergency care along with injury prevention is explored.
PA 6056 - Surgery (6)
This rotation focuses on the area of medicine that deals with the manual and operative procedures for the correction of deformities, injuries and diseases of the human body. The surgery rotation includes a component of inpatient surgical management, pre-operative, intra-operative and postoperative care. This course is designed to provide the Physician Assistant student with an introduction to the many new surgical techniques that are available and may include laparoscopic, laser or robotic procedures. Suturing, anesthesia, major and minor surgical procedures specific to various body regions are taught through experiences with patients and intraoperative exposures. Pre- and postoperative evaluation and care of the patient are integrated into this course. Appropriate referral patterns will be discussed.
PA 6066 - Internal Medicine (6)
This rotation is designed to expose the student to a generalized internal medicine practice and how the physician assistant may fit in the medicine healthcare team. It may include either an inpatient or outpatient setting. This rotation is designed to emphasize general illnesses treated in a non-surgical fashion. The course is designed to emphasize adult illnesses and lifetime health promotion through continuity of care and disease management. There will be an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, screening and treatment of many common adult illnesses.
PA 6076 - Family Medicine (6)
This rotation is designed to expose the physician assistant student to the general practice of family practice. It will include manifestations and treatments of common illnesses in an outpatient setting. This will include care across the lifespan to minimally include exposure to children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients. The emphasis will be on acute, chronic and preventative care encounters.
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