COR103 Freshman Orientation
College of Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Department
Course Description: The focus of this course is to assist students in developing knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to be successful in a nursing program. Students are introduced to the concepts of time and stress management, study and research skills, prioritization, and medical terminology. The importance of teamwork, communication, professionalism, and the roles of the practical and registered nurse are discussed.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA705 Family Medicine
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will consist of a 4-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) in Family Medicine to practice the principles of family medicine in a clinical working environment under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Students will refine the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and lab setting and utilize them in a clinical setting. Students will practice performing the history and physical exam, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests/diagnostic studies and developing treatment plans for diverse patients and conditions encountered in clinical practice. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of how a PA functions in the family medicine setting and entry-level knowledge of diseases, conditions and well-states encountered in family medicine.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA670 Ethics and Professional Practice Issues
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will present an introduction to the PA profession, including the history of the profession, advocacy, prevention of medical errors, patient advocacy, patient safety, quality improvement, risk management, credentialing, laws & regulations regarding professional practice and conduct, licensure & certification, the PA relationship with the physician & other health care providers, policy issues that affect practice and professional organizations. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize, describe and debate issues of ethics and professionalism common to PA clinical practice. Students will participate in case discussions evaluating the principles and practice of medical ethics.
Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA735 Emergency Medicine
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will consist of a 4-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) in the emergency medicine setting to practice the principles of emergency medicine in a clinical working environment under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Students will refine the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and lab setting and utilize them in a clinical setting. Students will practice performing triage, the history, and physical exam, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing common procedural skills, and developing treatment plans for the diversity of patients and conditions encountered in clinical practice. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of how a PA functions in the emergency medicine setting and entry-level knowledge of diseases and well-states encountered in emergency medicine.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA785 Elective
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will consist of a 4-week supervised clinical practice experience (SCPE) in an elective chosen by the student to practice the principles of a selected field of medicine in a clinical working environment under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Students will refine the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and lab setting and utilize them in a clinical setting. Students will practice performing the history and physical exam, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans for patients during acute encounters for conditions encountered in clinical practice. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of how a PA functions in the elective setting and entry-level knowledge of diseases and well-states encountered in the specified field of medicine.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA615 Diagnostic Medicine III
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will review and provide an advanced discussion of procedural tests and diagnostic modalities. Students will learn about diagnostic modalities such as Xray, Ultrasound, CT, PET, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Fluoroscopy. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to understand each imaging modality its indications, contraindications and basic interpretation.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA595 Diagnostic Medicine II
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will review and provide an advanced discussion of procedural tests and diagnostic modalities. Students will learn about diagnostic modalities such as Xray, Ultrasound, CT, PET, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Fluoroscopy. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to understand each imaging modality, its indications, contraindications and basic interpretation.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA575 Diagnostic Medicine I
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will review and provide an advanced discussion of procedural tests and diagnostic modalities. Students will learn about diagnostic modalities such as Xray, Ultrasound, CT, PET, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Fluoroscopy. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to understand each imaging modality, its indications, contraindications and basic interpretation.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA650 Critical Thinking III
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will facilitate the development of clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills through the analysis of varied patient cases in a small group format. Emphasis is placed on the identification of common medical conditions, integration of clinical knowledge, and formulation of evidence-based evaluation and management strategies. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to systematically assess clinical presentations and apply critical thinking skills to inform patient care decisions.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA630 Critical Thinking II
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will facilitate the development of clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills through the analysis of varied patient cases in a small group format. Emphasis is placed on the identification of common medical conditions, integration of clinical knowledge, and formulation of evidence-based evaluation and management strategies. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to systematically assess clinical presentations and apply critical thinking skills to inform patient care decisions.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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