PA 522 – Physical Exam I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PA-500 PA-507 PA-507 PA-509 PA-511 PA-512 PA-513. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is the first of a three-part series. This is a systems-based course covering advancing concepts with different organ systems. This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge, introduce practical skills, and develop professional attitudes and behaviors […]
PA 508L – Physiology&Pharmacology Basics Lab
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: ; Max: Description:
PA 509 – Intro to Pharmacology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: This course provides a practical approach to pharmacology concepts and will emphasize mechanisms of action, drug-receptor interactions, drug-drug interactions, pharmacokinetic principles, drug development, and safety, as well as clinical implications for dosing and administration in regards to pediatric and geriatric populations.
PA 510 – Fundamentals of Medicine/Role of Pa
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
PA 511 – Introduction to Physician Assistant Prof
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: This course provides a strong foundation in the role of the physician assistant (PA), including history of the profession, health care financing and health care delivery systems, PA and medical professional organizations, professionalism, diversity, and health equity, as well as other social, cultural, economic, and political structures in […]
PA 512 – Fundamentals Medical Sci
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 2; Max: Description: This course covers basic principles of genetics and molecular function at the cellular level and the application of these principles to primary care. The discussions include the structure of a gene, the human genome, the regulation of gene expression, the role of genetics in medicine, genetic basis of […]
PA 513 – Interpers Communication/Hist Taking
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 2; Max: Description: This course provides an introduction to medical history taking and offers practical strategies for effective, patient-centered interpersonal communication. Special topics emphasize technical skills and attitudes of the learner which optimize interpersonal communication and rapport building with patients. Learners will be instructed in the appropriate formats for documentation of […]
PA 505 – Population Health & Epidemiology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course focuses on different healthcare needs related to geographic, racial, and cultural differences in society. The learner will review local, national, and global healthcare needs, with emphasis on a needs assessment of a local region.
PA 506 – Health Systems and Risk Management
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course addresses quality assurance methodology and legal responsibilities of advanced practice patient care. Reporting systems, issues that affect advanced practice role, financing, coding, and credentialing criteria will be discussed. Best practice protocols, use of benchmarking, and safe work environments will be emphasized to ensure risk reduction for […]
PA 507 – Physiology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the physical and chemical processes that occur in the human body that are responsible for the growth, development, and the propagation of life. This is a lecture course that uses an organ systems approach to convey the principles of physiology.
PA 508 – Physiology&Pharmacology Basics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: