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Physician Assistant (PHA)          Course Schedules

PHA 608 Clinical Medicine I 4(4-0)
Comprehensive survey course that studies prioritized medical topics within organ systems. The systems covered are otolaryngologic, ophthalmologic, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 609 Clinical Medicine II 4(4-0)
A comprehensive survey course that studies prioritized medical topics within organ systems. The systems covered are the gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, endocrine, hematological systems and oncology. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program and PHA 608.

PHA 610 Clinical Medicine III 3(3-0)
Comprehensive survey course that studies prioritized medical topics within organ systems. The topics covered are the immunologic, musculoskeletal and neurologic systems and geriatrics. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program and PHA 609.

PHA 612 Obstetrics/Gynecology 3(3-0)
Prioritized instruction in normal function and selected medical conditions in women's health including pregnancy, childbirth, neoplasm and endocrine changes. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 614 Pediatrics 3(3-0)
A survey course of growth, development and diseases from birth to adolescence. It prepares students for the primary care clinical setting. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 616 Surgery 3(3-0)
Survey course that focuses on pre-, peri- and postoperative care and medical considerations of the surgical patient and prepares the student for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 618 Emergency Medicine 3(3-0)
Survey course that familiarizes the student with common emergency and occupational medicine problems and injuries utilizing a priority system. Prerequisites: admittance to the Physician Assistant program; PHA 609 and PHA 616.

PHA 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

PHA 620 Infectious Diseases 3(3-0)
A comprehensive survey course on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases seen in primary care medicine and organized by organ system. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant program or permission of the instructor.

PHA 624 Issues in Practice 3(3-0)
Several topics germane to physician assistant practice. Subjects covered are: medico-legal issues, practice management, patient education, research and literature review. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant program.

PHA 625 Clinical Pharmacology I 3(3-0)
Survey clinical course that emphasizes principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy as they relate to drugs in the treatment of common primary care conditions. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant program or permission of the instructor.

PHA 626 Clinical Pharmacology II 3(3-0)
This clinical survey course continues instruction in pharmacology of select drugs, prescription essentials general pharmacology resources for the primary care practitioner. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant program, PHA 625 or permission of the instructor.

PHA 630 Clinical Procedures I 1(0-3)
Integrated didactic and laboratory course which develops medical procedural diagnostic and therapeutic skills. This prepares the student for the clinical setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: admission to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 631 Clinical Procedures II 2(0-6)
Two-module course consisting of Advanced Trauma Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. These prepare the student for the clinical setting. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to the Physicians Assistant program; successful completion of PHA 630.

PHA 640 Clinical Problem Solving I 3(0-11)
Onsite interactive group problem solving sessions and offsite patient/student/preceptor clinical interactions. Both modes develop clinical diagnostic reasoning by focusing on a hypothetic-deductive approach. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of the didactic portion of the curriculum.

PHA 641 Clinical Problem Solving II 3(0-11)
Onsite interactive problem solving sessions and offsite patient/student/preceptor clinical interactions. Both modes develop clinical diagnostic reasoning by focusing on a hypothetic-deductive approach. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of PHA 640.

PHA 642 Clinical Problem Solving III 3(0-11)
Onsite interactive problem solving sessions and offsite patient/student/preceptor clinical interactions. Both modes develop clinical diagnostic reasoning by focusing on a hypothetic-deductive approach. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of PHA 641.

PHA 650 Diagnostic Tests I 1(1-0)
First course of a comprehensive three-semester series integrating test selection, execution and interpretation for appropriate, efficient and cost effective decision making. Prerequisites: admission into the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 651 Diagnostic Tests II 1(1-0)
A comprehensive survey course that continues to integrate diagnostic test selection, execution and interpretation for appropriate, efficient and cost effective decision making in clinical medicine.  Prerequisites: admission into the Physician Assistant program and PHA 650.

PHA 652 Diagnostic Tests III 1(1-0)
Comprehensive survey course that completes the integration of diagnostic tests selection, execution and interpretation for appropriate, efficient and cost effective decision making in clinical medicine. Prerequisites: admission into the Physician Assistant program and PHA 651.

PHA 660 History and Physical Examination I 2(1-3)
Integrated didactic/laboratory course. This course teaches assessment via the medical history with focus on interviewing skill and technique. It prepares students for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 661 History and Physical Examination II 2(1-3)
Integrated didactic/laboratory series that teaches patient assessment through the complete medical history and physical examination. It prepares students for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of PHA 660.

PHA 662 History and Physical Examination III 2(1-3)
Integrated didactic/laboratory series that teaches patient assessment through the complete medical history and physical examination. It prepares students for the clinical setting. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of PHA 661.

PHA 671 Preventive Medicine 3(3-0)
This course introduces the principles of preventive medicine and methods for their incorporation into primary care on an individual, family and community basis. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 672 Applied Ethics for Physician Assistants 2(2-0)
This course enables the student to examine the principles of medical ethics, develop an organized process to resolve clinical dilemmas, and to explore future professional roles. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 673 Psychiatry 3(3-0)
The course includes the identification and management of psychiatric disorders, with an emphasis on the pharmacological management of mood disorders. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program.

PHA 690 Clinical Education I 16(0-40)
This course consists of a full-time clinical internship. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; successful completion of didactic course work for Physician Assistant program.

PHA 691 Clinical Education II 16(0-40)
This course consists of a full-time clinical internship. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; PHA 690.

PHA 692 Clinical Education III 16(0-40)
This course consists of a full-time clinical internship. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to the Physician Assistant program; PHA 691.
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