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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MPA510 Critical Thinking I
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will review clinical cases in the small group setting. Students will learn how to recognize, evaluate, and create disease treatment plans in the following systems: Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose & Throat (HEENT), Endocrine system, Respiratory system, Cardiac system, Musculoskeletal system focusing on shoulder/arm pathology. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to recognize certain common diseases, then critically analyze the case to create an evaluation and management plan.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA627 Clinical Skills II
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course is the second of two courses that will introduce technical skills common to PA practice. Students will learn how to perform clinical medical technical and surgical skills. Students will also have a basic introduction to Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Students will practice each skill during lab sessions. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to perform the requisite technical skills at entry-level proficiency.
Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA617 Clinical Skills I
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course is the first of two courses that will introduce technical skills common to PA practice. Students will learn how to perform clinical medical, technical, and surgical skills. Students will practice each skill during lab sessions. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to perform the requisite technical skills at entry-level proficiency.
Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA770 Clinical Seminar III
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will occur after each 4-week clinical rotation, including informational lectures, collaborative group work, and examinations for the clinical year courses. Students will participate in lectures, peer presentations, grand rounds style conferences, and lab work during this 1-week course. Students will also review clinical medicine topics and topics in professional practice and personal wellness. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate proficient knowledge of clinical medicine related to the completed clinical rotations and professional skills needed in clinical practice.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA760 Clinical Seminar VII
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will occur after each 4-week clinical rotation, including informational lectures, collaborative group work, and examinations for the clinical year courses. Students will participate in lectures, peer presentations, grand rounds style conferences, and lab work during this 1-week course. Students will also review clinical medicine topics and topics in professional practice and personal wellness. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate proficient knowledge of clinical medicine related to the completed clinical rotations and professional skills needed in clinical practice.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA750 Clinical Seminar VI
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will occur after each 4-week clinical rotation, including informational lectures, collaborative group work, and examinations for the clinical year courses. Students will participate in lectures, peer presentations, grand rounds style conferences, and lab work during this 1-week course. Students will also review clinical medicine topics and topics in professional practice and personal wellness. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate proficient knowledge of clinical medicine related to the completed clinical rotations and professional skills needed in clinical practice.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA740 Clinical Seminar V
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will occur after each 4-week clinical rotation, including informational lectures, collaborative group work, and examinations for the clinical year courses. Students will participate in lectures, peer presentations, grand rounds style conferences, and lab work during this 1-week course. Students will also review clinical medicine topics and topics in professional practice and personal wellness. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate proficient knowledge of clinical medicine related to the completed clinical rotations and professional skills needed in clinical practice.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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MPA780 Clinical Seminar IX
College of Health Science Physician Assistant Department
Course Description: This course will occur after each 4-week clinical rotation, including informational lectures, collaborative group work, and examinations for the clinical year courses. Students will participate in lectures, peer presentations, grand rounds style conferences, and lab work during this 1-week course. Students will also review clinical medicine topics and topics in professional practice and personal wellness. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate proficient knowledge of clinical medicine related to the completed clinical rotations and professional skills needed in clinical practice.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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