PA-Physician Assistant (PA)
PA-501: PA Professional Practice Seminar I
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory
This is the first of a 6-part seminar series that begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This series explores topics relevant to PA professional practice. This first course in the series will explore the history and development of the profession, and current role of the physician assistant as part of the healthcare team and as part of the U.S. healthcare team and as part of the U.S. healthcare system. The concept of interdisciplinary care teams will be introduced with exploration of the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professionals. This will serve as a base for interprofessional practice experiences that are integrated throughout the program curriculum. Lastly, PA students will participate in activities and discussions for creating individual plans to be implemented throughout the MPAS degree program to help maintain wellness, reduce stress and preserve a holistic balance to the mind and body.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program
Corequisites: PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Semester Hours: Theory
This is the first of a 6-part seminar series that begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This series explores topics relevant to PA professional practice. This first course in the series will explore the history and development of the profession, and current role of the physician assistant as part of the healthcare team and as part of the U.S. healthcare team and as part of the U.S. healthcare system. The concept of interdisciplinary care teams will be introduced with exploration of the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professionals. This will serve as a base for interprofessional practice experiences that are integrated throughout the program curriculum. Lastly, PA students will participate in activities and discussions for creating individual plans to be implemented throughout the MPAS degree program to help maintain wellness, reduce stress and preserve a holistic balance to the mind and body.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program
Corequisites: PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
PA-502: Evidence Based Medicine
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1
In this course, students will critically analyze medical literature to make clinical decisions based on current best evidence in medicine. Students will systematically analyze medical literature, demonstrate knowledge of study designs and statistical methods, and examine patient characteristics
and preferences. In addition, students will evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic effectiveness of treatment modalities.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Semester Hours: Theory 1
In this course, students will critically analyze medical literature to make clinical decisions based on current best evidence in medicine. Students will systematically analyze medical literature, demonstrate knowledge of study designs and statistical methods, and examine patient characteristics
and preferences. In addition, students will evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic effectiveness of treatment modalities.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
PA-503: Essential Foundations in Clinical Medicine
Contact Hours: Lecture - 56, Lab - 48, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 3.5, Lab 1.5
This course is designed to create a foundation of basic clinical medicine knowledge upon which subsequent system-based modules will build. Students will utilize the anatomy table and computer simulation software throughout the course. Students will examine pharmacology and pharmacogenetics, diagnostic imaging, clinical genetics, immunology and immunotherapy and other essential elements of clinical medicine.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-504, PA-505
Semester Hours: Theory 3.5, Lab 1.5
This course is designed to create a foundation of basic clinical medicine knowledge upon which subsequent system-based modules will build. Students will utilize the anatomy table and computer simulation software throughout the course. Students will examine pharmacology and pharmacogenetics, diagnostic imaging, clinical genetics, immunology and immunotherapy and other essential elements of clinical medicine.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-504, PA-505
PA-504: Medical Interviewing and Documentation
Contact Hours: Lecture - 28, Lab - 8, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1.75, Lab .25
This course will introduce students to basic interviewing techniques and skills to obtain relevant and appropriate history information during a medical interview. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing empathetic-listening and relationship-building communication skills as well as applying a holistic approach that incorporates patient cultural beliefs and environmental influences. Students will also learn the basics of medical documentation,
including an introduction to electronic medical records and informatics necessary for clinical practice.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-505
Semester Hours: Theory 1.75, Lab .25
This course will introduce students to basic interviewing techniques and skills to obtain relevant and appropriate history information during a medical interview. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing empathetic-listening and relationship-building communication skills as well as applying a holistic approach that incorporates patient cultural beliefs and environmental influences. Students will also learn the basics of medical documentation,
including an introduction to electronic medical records and informatics necessary for clinical practice.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-505
PA-505: Behavioral Medicine I
Contact Hours: Lecture - 32, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 2
This course is designed to help the PA student develop the necessary skills, knowledge and sensitivity in order to intervene effectively for a variety of psychiatric, emotional, and social concerns that are presented by patients in healthcare settings. Students will gain skills in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with a variety of behavioral, psychosocial and psychiatric conditions.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504
Semester Hours: Theory 2
This course is designed to help the PA student develop the necessary skills, knowledge and sensitivity in order to intervene effectively for a variety of psychiatric, emotional, and social concerns that are presented by patients in healthcare settings. Students will gain skills in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with a variety of behavioral, psychosocial and psychiatric conditions.
Corequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504
PA-510: Comprehensive Clinical Module Dermatology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 14, Lab - 4, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory .875, Lab .125
This systems-based module concentrates on the dermatologic system, its normal state and disorders of the system. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-512, PA-514, PA-516
Semester Hours: Theory .875, Lab .125
This systems-based module concentrates on the dermatologic system, its normal state and disorders of the system. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-512, PA-514, PA-516
PA-512: CCM Hematology/Oncology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 28, Lab - 8, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1.75, Lab .25
This systems-based module concentrates on the hematologic system and associated disorders. This module also covers disorders with oncologic processes. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-510, PA-514, PA-516
Semester Hours: Theory 1.75, Lab .25
This systems-based module concentrates on the hematologic system and associated disorders. This module also covers disorders with oncologic processes. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-510, PA-514, PA-516
PA-514: Comprehensive Clinical Module Infectious Disease
Contact Hours: Lecture - 28, Lab - 8, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1.75, Lab .25
This systems-based module concentrates on infectious diseases. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy and function of the immune system, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-510, PA-512, PA-516
Semester Hours: Theory 1.75, Lab .25
This systems-based module concentrates on infectious diseases. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy and function of the immune system, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-510, PA-512, PA-516
PA-516: Comprehensive Clinical Module HEENT (Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat)
Contact Hours: Lecture - 32, Lab - 32, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 2, Lab 1
This systems-based module concentrates on the head, ears, eyes, nose and throat (HEENT) and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-510, PA-512, PA-514
Semester Hours: Theory 2, Lab 1
This systems-based module concentrates on the head, ears, eyes, nose and throat (HEENT) and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505
Corequisites: PA-510, PA-512, PA-514
PA-518: Comp Clin Mod Cardiovascular
Contact Hours: Lecture - 104, Lab - 48, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 6.5, Lab 1.5
This systems-based module concentrates on the cardiovascular system and associated disorders. This module also includes instruction in EKG and auscultation of heart sounds. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures, and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516
Corequisite: PA-520
Semester Hours: Theory 6.5, Lab 1.5
This systems-based module concentrates on the cardiovascular system and associated disorders. This module also includes instruction in EKG and auscultation of heart sounds. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures, and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516
Corequisite: PA-520
PA-520: Comprehensive Clinical Module Pulmonology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 56, Lab - 48, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 3.5, Lab 1.5
This systems-based module concentrates on the pulmonary system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516
Corequisite: PA-518
Semester Hours: Theory 3.5, Lab 1.5
This systems-based module concentrates on the pulmonary system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516
Corequisite: PA-518
PA-522: Comprehensive Clinical Module Endocrinology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 36, Lab - 24, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 2.25, Lab .75
This systems-based module concentrates on the endocrine system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520
Corequisites: PA-524, PA-526
Semester Hours: Theory 2.25, Lab .75
This systems-based module concentrates on the endocrine system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520
Corequisites: PA-524, PA-526
PA-524: Comprehensive Clinical Module Nephrology & Genitourinary
Contact Hours: Lecture - 44, Lab - 40, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 2.75, Lab 1.25
This systems-based module concentrates on the renal system and genitourinary system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care. For the purpose of this course, the terms female and male will be used to describe individuals assigned sex of female and male at birth.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520
Corequisites: PA-522, PA-526
Semester Hours: Theory 2.75, Lab 1.25
This systems-based module concentrates on the renal system and genitourinary system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care. For the purpose of this course, the terms female and male will be used to describe individuals assigned sex of female and male at birth.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520
Corequisites: PA-522, PA-526
PA-526: Comprehensive Clinical Module Gastroenterology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 52, Lab - 56, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 3.25, Lab 1.75
This systems-based module concentrates on the gastrointestinal system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520
Corequisites: PA-522, PA-524
Semester Hours: Theory 3.25, Lab 1.75
This systems-based module concentrates on the gastrointestinal system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520
Corequisites: PA-522, PA-524
PA-528: Comprehensive Clinical Module Neurology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 44, Lab - 40, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 2.75, Lab 1.25
This systems-based module concentrates on the nervous system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Semester Hours: Theory 2.75, Lab 1.25
This systems-based module concentrates on the nervous system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
PA-530: Comprehensive Clinical Module Musculoskeletal
Contact Hours: Lecture - 50, Lab - 28, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 3.125, Lab .875
This systems-based module concentrates on the musculoskeletal system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-528, PA-531, PA-532
Semester Hours: Theory 3.125, Lab .875
This systems-based module concentrates on the musculoskeletal system and associated disorders. Coordinated instruction includes anatomy, physiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology, history and physical exam findings, clinical diagnostics, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, genetics, medical procedures and prevention of emergent, acute and chronic conditions related to this area of study. Students are engaged in innovative and high technology simulations, both face-to-face and virtually, problem-based learning, and clinical case applications to help develop critical thinking and real-world professional skills needed for clinical practice and patient care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-528, PA-531, PA-532
PA-531: Emergency Medicine
Contact Hours: Lecture - 26, Lab - 44, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1.625, Lab 1.375
This course will focus on urgent and emergent medical conditions that are frequently seen in emergency settings. While emergent conditions are covered within each of the comprehensive clinical modules, this course will concentrate on triaging, critically evaluating and treating common emergency issues. Students will also work on emergency and life-saving certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-528, PA-530, PA-532
Semester Hours: Theory 1.625, Lab 1.375
This course will focus on urgent and emergent medical conditions that are frequently seen in emergency settings. While emergent conditions are covered within each of the comprehensive clinical modules, this course will concentrate on triaging, critically evaluating and treating common emergency issues. Students will also work on emergency and life-saving certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-528, PA-530, PA-532
PA-532: Surgical and Clinical Skills
Contact Hours: Lecture - 24, Lab - 48, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1.5, Lab 1.5
This course will focus on teaching PA students surgical and clinical skills which are necessary for PA practice. It will include hands-on instruction including but not limited to procedural skills such as suturing, sterile technique, wound care, regional nerve block, local anesthesia, ultrasound technique, knee injections, scrubbing, gowning and gloving techniques, IV placement, venipuncture and more.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-528, PA-530, PA-531
Semester Hours: Theory 1.5, Lab 1.5
This course will focus on teaching PA students surgical and clinical skills which are necessary for PA practice. It will include hands-on instruction including but not limited to procedural skills such as suturing, sterile technique, wound care, regional nerve block, local anesthesia, ultrasound technique, knee injections, scrubbing, gowning and gloving techniques, IV placement, venipuncture and more.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526
Corequisites: PA-528, PA-530, PA-531
PA-533: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 56, Lab - 48, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 3.5, Lab 1.5
This course will explore healthcare issues unique to women throughout the lifespan, including gynecologic history and physical, adolescent development, menstruation, breast health, contraception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, gynecologic disorders, and menopause. For the purpose
of this course, the terms woman and female will be used to describe individuals assigned sex of female at birth.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Semester Hours: Theory 3.5, Lab 1.5
This course will explore healthcare issues unique to women throughout the lifespan, including gynecologic history and physical, adolescent development, menstruation, breast health, contraception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, gynecologic disorders, and menopause. For the purpose
of this course, the terms woman and female will be used to describe individuals assigned sex of female at birth.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
PA-534: Pediatrics
Contact Hours: Lecture - 44, Lab - 8, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 2.75, Lab .25
This course will explore healthcare issues and common disorders of the pediatric population, from neonates to adolescence, and includes neonatal,
pediatric and adolescent physical examinations; well child visits; growth and development assessments; immunizations; and clinical presentation,
diagnosis, and management of childhood disorders and issues.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-533, PA-536, PA-541
Semester Hours: Theory 2.75, Lab .25
This course will explore healthcare issues and common disorders of the pediatric population, from neonates to adolescence, and includes neonatal,
pediatric and adolescent physical examinations; well child visits; growth and development assessments; immunizations; and clinical presentation,
diagnosis, and management of childhood disorders and issues.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-533, PA-536, PA-541
PA-536: Behavioral Medicine II
DContact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This course is the second of two courses designed to explore behavioral health issues. The focus of this course will be on identification and treatment of substance-related and addictive disorders. Students will learn about the chemistry of addiction and treatment modalities including
behavior modification and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-533, PA-534, PA-541
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This course is the second of two courses designed to explore behavioral health issues. The focus of this course will be on identification and treatment of substance-related and addictive disorders. Students will learn about the chemistry of addiction and treatment modalities including
behavior modification and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-533, PA-534, PA-541
PA-541: PA Professional Practice Seminar II
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the second of a 6-part seminar series that begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore ethics and ethical practice to include issues related to social determinants of health with respect to cultural competency, race/ethnicity, religious beliefs/spirituality, gender identity, sexual orientation, and individuals with disabilities, and special healthcare needs. Discussions will also include topics of death, dying and loss, and palliative and end of life care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-533, PA-534, PA-536
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the second of a 6-part seminar series that begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore ethics and ethical practice to include issues related to social determinants of health with respect to cultural competency, race/ethnicity, religious beliefs/spirituality, gender identity, sexual orientation, and individuals with disabilities, and special healthcare needs. Discussions will also include topics of death, dying and loss, and palliative and end of life care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532
Corequisites: PA-533, PA-534, PA-536
PA-601: PA Prof Prac Seminar III
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the third of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore the U.S.
healthcare delivery system, medical information and clinical data systems, payment systems and funding sources and provider practices that promote
quality cost-effective healthcare. Topics will include practical applications in electronic medical record utilization, documentation in electronic medical
records, billing, coding, reimbursement and costs/cost containment in clinical practice. It will explore the current environment of healthcare reform including issues related to health equity and access to care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-608 and one clerkship course
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the third of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore the U.S.
healthcare delivery system, medical information and clinical data systems, payment systems and funding sources and provider practices that promote
quality cost-effective healthcare. Topics will include practical applications in electronic medical record utilization, documentation in electronic medical
records, billing, coding, reimbursement and costs/cost containment in clinical practice. It will explore the current environment of healthcare reform including issues related to health equity and access to care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-608 and one clerkship course
PA-602: PA Prof Prac Seminar IV
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the fourth of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore patient advocacy, health policy, the public health system, community health, maintenance of population health and global health. It will continue to explore the current environment of healthcare reform including issues related to diversity, health equity and access to care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-608
Corequisites: Two clerkship courses
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the fourth of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore patient advocacy, health policy, the public health system, community health, maintenance of population health and global health. It will continue to explore the current environment of healthcare reform including issues related to diversity, health equity and access to care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-608
Corequisites: Two clerkship courses
PA-603: PA Prof Prac Seminar V
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the fifth of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore regulatory and legal compliance, health law, patient safety, prevention of medical errors, and malpractice, quality improvement and risk
management. Discussions will also include topics of death, dying
and loss, palliative and end of life care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-608
Corequisites: Two clerkship courses
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the fifth of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This course will explore regulatory and legal compliance, health law, patient safety, prevention of medical errors, and malpractice, quality improvement and risk
management. Discussions will also include topics of death, dying
and loss, palliative and end of life care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-608
Corequisites: Two clerkship courses
PA-604: PA Prof Prac Seminar VI
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the last of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This last course in the series will revisit the topic of PA provider wellness which was first introduced in the first course of this series. Focus will be on maintaining wellness, reducing stress and preserving holistic balance to the mind and body while clinically practicing as a certified PA. It will also explore advances and future trends in medical care such as telemedicine, AI and pharmacogenetics.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-603, PA-608
Corequisites: Two clerkship courses
Semester Hours: Theory 1
This is the last of a 6-part seminar series which begins in the didactic year and continues through the clinical year. This last course in the series will revisit the topic of PA provider wellness which was first introduced in the first course of this series. Focus will be on maintaining wellness, reducing stress and preserving holistic balance to the mind and body while clinically practicing as a certified PA. It will also explore advances and future trends in medical care such as telemedicine, AI and pharmacogenetics.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-603, PA-608
Corequisites: Two clerkship courses
PA-608: Transition to Practice I
Contact Hours: Lecture - 16, Lab - 64, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1, Lab 2
This course is the first in a series developed to help students in transition periods. This first course includes instruction, activities and experiential
learning in clinical settings which are intended to help students as they prepare for clinical clerkships. Includes hands on experience with EMR
and other interactive procedures and clinical preparedness activities.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601 and one clerkship course
Semester Hours: Theory 1, Lab 2
This course is the first in a series developed to help students in transition periods. This first course includes instruction, activities and experiential
learning in clinical settings which are intended to help students as they prepare for clinical clerkships. Includes hands on experience with EMR
and other interactive procedures and clinical preparedness activities.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601 and one clerkship course
PA-610: Clinical Clerkship – Family Medicine
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Family Medicine Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This primary care experience will be in an
outpatient setting and will focus on care of families for acute and chronic conditions, preventive care and counseling for health maintenance.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Family Medicine Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This primary care experience will be in an
outpatient setting and will focus on care of families for acute and chronic conditions, preventive care and counseling for health maintenance.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-612: Clinical Clerkship – Internal Medicine
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Internal Medicine Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will focus on adult and
geriatric care in an ambulatory and/or inpatient setting. Students will participate as part of a healthcare team and apply clinical knowledge to the care of adult and elderly patients, with a variety of medical conditions, including complex, multisystem and chronic conditions.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Internal Medicine Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will focus on adult and
geriatric care in an ambulatory and/or inpatient setting. Students will participate as part of a healthcare team and apply clinical knowledge to the care of adult and elderly patients, with a variety of medical conditions, including complex, multisystem and chronic conditions.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-614: Clinical Clerkship – Emergency Medicine
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Emergency Medicine Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will provide students with the opportunity to experience management of patients in an emergency care setting. Students will apply clinical knowledge and interventions to the care of patients with a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies as part of a healthcare team.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Emergency Medicine Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will provide students with the opportunity to experience management of patients in an emergency care setting. Students will apply clinical knowledge and interventions to the care of patients with a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies as part of a healthcare team.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-616: Clinical Clerkship – Surgery
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Surgery Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, management and treatment of common problems encountered in general surgery practice. Students will gain experience in pre- and post-operative assessment
and care of the surgical patient, active participation in surgical cases in the operating room, outpatient follow-up care and performance of minor surgical procedures.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Surgery Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, management and treatment of common problems encountered in general surgery practice. Students will gain experience in pre- and post-operative assessment
and care of the surgical patient, active participation in surgical cases in the operating room, outpatient follow-up care and performance of minor surgical procedures.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-618: Clinical Clerkship – Pediatrics
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Pediatrics Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will focus on pediatric care in an
ambulatory and/or inpatient setting. Students will apply their clinical knowledge in the evaluation and management of pediatric patients, from
newborns to adolescents for a range of emergent, acute and chronic issues, from well child visits to children with illnesses and chronic conditions.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Pediatrics Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will focus on pediatric care in an
ambulatory and/or inpatient setting. Students will apply their clinical knowledge in the evaluation and management of pediatric patients, from
newborns to adolescents for a range of emergent, acute and chronic issues, from well child visits to children with illnesses and chronic conditions.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-620: Clinical Clerkship – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship will provide PA students exposure to gynecologic and obstetric care of female patients. Students will participate in management and treatment of common gynecologic issues. They also will participate in obstetric care including prenatal, labor, delivery and postpartum care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship will provide PA students exposure to gynecologic and obstetric care of female patients. Students will participate in management and treatment of common gynecologic issues. They also will participate in obstetric care including prenatal, labor, delivery and postpartum care.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-622: Clinical Clerkship – Behavioral Health
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Behavioral Health Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will provide PA students experience in the management of patients seeking care for behavioral and mental health conditions in either an outpatient and/or inpatient setting.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Behavioral Health Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This experience will provide PA students experience in the management of patients seeking care for behavioral and mental health conditions in either an outpatient and/or inpatient setting.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-624: Clinical Clerkship – Underserved Population
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Underserved Population Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship provides PA students an opportunity to participate in delivery of healthcare services to an underserved population. Sites for this rotation will have been designated as a Medically Underserved Area and/or Health Professional Shortage Area site by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration or a similar designation by the Indian Health Service and/or other governmental organizations. There may be opportunities for students to combine this clinical experience with other clinical clerkships such as family practice or emergency medicine rotations if the populations for such rotations meet the criteria described above.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Underserved Population Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship provides PA students an opportunity to participate in delivery of healthcare services to an underserved population. Sites for this rotation will have been designated as a Medically Underserved Area and/or Health Professional Shortage Area site by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration or a similar designation by the Indian Health Service and/or other governmental organizations. There may be opportunities for students to combine this clinical experience with other clinical clerkships such as family practice or emergency medicine rotations if the populations for such rotations meet the criteria described above.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-626: Clinical Clerkship – Elective I
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Elective I Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship gives the student the ability to choose
an area of clinical interest*. The student may choose from any area of medical practice, from primary care to sub-specialties. All experiences must be in clinical settings, be approved by the director of clinical training, and have adequate hours of patient contact. In cases in which a student has not obtained adequate clinical hours or was identified as having deficiencies in clinical performance in their mandatory supervised clinical
practice experiences, the program reserves the right to require a specific clinical area for the student’s elective.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Elective I Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship gives the student the ability to choose
an area of clinical interest*. The student may choose from any area of medical practice, from primary care to sub-specialties. All experiences must be in clinical settings, be approved by the director of clinical training, and have adequate hours of patient contact. In cases in which a student has not obtained adequate clinical hours or was identified as having deficiencies in clinical performance in their mandatory supervised clinical
practice experiences, the program reserves the right to require a specific clinical area for the student’s elective.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-628: Clinical Clerkship – Elective II
Contact Hours: Lecture - 0, Lab - 0, Clinical - 144
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Elective II Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship gives the student the ability to choose
an area of clinical interest*. The student may choose from any area of medical practice, from primary care to sub-specialties. All experiences
must be in clinical settings, be approved by the director of clinical training, and have adequate hours of patient contact. In cases in which a student has not obtained adequate clinical hours or was identified as having deficiencies in clinical performance in their mandatory supervised clinical
practice experiences, the program reserves the right to require a specific clinical area for the student’s elective.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
Semester Hours: Clinical 3
The Elective II Clinical Clerkship is a four-week required supervised clinical practice experience. This clerkship gives the student the ability to choose
an area of clinical interest*. The student may choose from any area of medical practice, from primary care to sub-specialties. All experiences
must be in clinical settings, be approved by the director of clinical training, and have adequate hours of patient contact. In cases in which a student has not obtained adequate clinical hours or was identified as having deficiencies in clinical performance in their mandatory supervised clinical
practice experiences, the program reserves the right to require a specific clinical area for the student’s elective.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541
Corequisites: PA-601, PA-608
PA-648: Transition to Practice II
Contact Hours: Lecture - 24, Lab - 48, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 1.5, Lab 1.5
This course is the second in a series developed to help students in transition periods. This second course includes end-of-program summative evaluations as well as activities that are intended to help students as they prepare for the national certification board examination and for employment as a certified physician assistant. Students work through NCCPA board preparation material and receive instruction on NCCPA certification and licensing processes. Summative evaluations administered in this course will assess student attainment of end-of-program competencies in medical knowledge, interpersonal, clinical and technical skills, professional behaviors, and clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. These competencies will be assessed through several methods including written examinations, procedural skills and summative Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Students will take a final summative examination to evaluate scope and depth of medical knowledge. They will also perform objective standardized clinical examinations in which their clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, physical examination skills, clinical and technical skills, and professionalism will be evaluated. Students must pass all evaluations in order to graduate from the program.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-603, PA-604, PA-608, PA-650
Semester Hours: Theory 1.5, Lab 1.5
This course is the second in a series developed to help students in transition periods. This second course includes end-of-program summative evaluations as well as activities that are intended to help students as they prepare for the national certification board examination and for employment as a certified physician assistant. Students work through NCCPA board preparation material and receive instruction on NCCPA certification and licensing processes. Summative evaluations administered in this course will assess student attainment of end-of-program competencies in medical knowledge, interpersonal, clinical and technical skills, professional behaviors, and clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. These competencies will be assessed through several methods including written examinations, procedural skills and summative Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Students will take a final summative examination to evaluate scope and depth of medical knowledge. They will also perform objective standardized clinical examinations in which their clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, physical examination skills, clinical and technical skills, and professionalism will be evaluated. Students must pass all evaluations in order to graduate from the program.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-603, PA-604, PA-608, PA-650
PA-650: Capstone Project
Contact Hours: Lecture - 12, Lab - 8, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory .75, Lab .25
This course represents a culmination of student work longitudinally throughout the clinical year. Students integrate their clinical experiences with their assessment examinations, self-reflection, quality improvement activities and board preparatory work in a portfolio format. The capstone project course reflects the overall synthesis of knowledge, reflective thought, professional growth experiences, and evidence that assignment, course and program learning outcomes have been met. In this course, students will present the results of their capstone portfolio experiences.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-603, PA-604, PA-608
Semester Hours: Theory .75, Lab .25
This course represents a culmination of student work longitudinally throughout the clinical year. Students integrate their clinical experiences with their assessment examinations, self-reflection, quality improvement activities and board preparatory work in a portfolio format. The capstone project course reflects the overall synthesis of knowledge, reflective thought, professional growth experiences, and evidence that assignment, course and program learning outcomes have been met. In this course, students will present the results of their capstone portfolio experiences.
Prerequisites: PA-501, PA-502, PA-503, PA-504, PA-505, PA-510, PA-512, PA-514, PA-516, PA-518, PA-520, PA-522, PA-524, PA-526, PA-528, PA-530, PA-531, PA-532, PA-533, PA-534, PA-536, PA-541, PA-601, PA-602, PA-603, PA-604, PA-608