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  • PA 604: Emergency Medicine

    2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    In this course, students learn treatments of trauma and medical disorders that commonly present to the emergency department. The emphasis is on the priority of stabilizing patients with life-threatening trauma or illness and selecting appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
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  • PA 607: Clinical Skills Lab II

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course is a continuation of Clinical Skills Lab I. In this course, students employ knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to perform clinical skills needed to evaluate surgical and ambulatory patients. This course will focus on learning clinical procedures involve with the: cardiovascular system, phlebotomy, pulmonary system, musculoskeletal system, wound management and closure, and skills involved with the operating room.
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  • PA 612: Clinical Anatomy and Physiology with Lab I

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides students with a working knowledge of the major anatomical regions and structures of the body in relation to the: otolaryngology, ophthalmology, integumentary, and musculoskeletal body systems. Lecture will focus on histology, physiology, and cell biology of the stated body systems, while the laboratory component of the course will focus on the gross anatomy of the body systems through examination of the cadaver. Clinical correlations to common pathologies will also be discussed for each body system.
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  • PA 616: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I

    2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    In this course, students are introduced to pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetic and Pharmacotherapeutics principles that provide a foundation for the study of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Students will also learn how to write prescriptions. Combined lecture and active learning exercises help students to demonstrate skills that a Physician Assistant needs to enhance patient care in clinical practice. This course focuses on pharmacology and therapeutics related to otolaryngological, ophthalmological, integumentary and musculoskeletal diseases and disorders.
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  • PA 621: Geriatrics

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course will focus on the geriatric population from age 65 to death, surveying disorders common to the geriatric population. Fundamental elements of clinical medicine as the elements relate to health maintenance and wellness of this patient population will be covered as appropriately indicated. Physician Assistant students will have a greater appreciation for and comprehension of the socio-behavioral aspects of medical practice. Wellness and preventative medicine will be discussed. Students learn effective counseling and preventive education strategics for enhancing treatment compliance, promoting positive health patterns wellness and enhancing positive responses to illnesses in this patient population. Special topics include death and dying, giving bad news, hospice care, palliative care and facilitating end-of-life care.
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  • PA 622: Clinical Anatomy & Physiology with Lab II

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides students with a working knowledge of the major anatomical regions and structures of the body in relation to the: nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive body systems. Lecture will focus on histology, physiology, and cell biology of the stated body systems, while the laboratory component of the course will focus on the gross anatomy of the body systems through examination of the cadaver. Clinical correlations to common pathologies will also be discussed for each body system.
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  • PA 626: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics II

    3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    In this course, students will continue to build a foundation in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics principles learned in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I. Students will also continue to write prescriptions. Combined lecture and active learning exercises will continue to help students demonstrate sills that a Physical Assistant needs to enhance patient care in clinical practice. This course focuses on pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics related to neurological psychosocial/psychiatric, endocrinological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and reproductive diseases and disorders.
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  • PA 630: Pediatrics

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course will focus on the pediatric population from birth through adolescence, surveying disorders common to the pediatric population. Fundamental elements of clinical medicine as the elements relate to health maintenance and wellness from birth through adolescence are covered as appropriately indicated. Normal growth and development are reviewed, together with suggestions for effective parent-child communication and interaction. Students learn effective counseling and preventive education strategies for enhancing treatment compliance, promoting positive health patterns and enhancing positive responses to illnesses in this patientpopulation.
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  • PA 632: Clinical Anatomy & Physiology with Lab III

    0.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides students with a working knowledge of the major anatomical regions and structures of the body in relation to the: cardiovascular and respiratory systems, additionally genetic anomalies and infectious disease will be covered in this course. Lecture will focus on histology, physiology, and cell biology of the stated body systems, while the laboratory component of the course will focus on the gross anatomy of the body systems through examination of the cadaver. Clinical correlations to common pathologies will also be discussed for each body system.
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  • PA 636: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics III

    3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    In this course, students will solidify and understanding of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics principles learned in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I and II. Students will become proficient at writing prescriptions. Combined lecture and active learning exercises will continue to help students demonstrate skills that a Physicial Assistant needs to enhance patient care in clinical practice. This course focuses on pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics related to hematological, cardiovasuclar and plumonary diseases and disorders. Pharmacological treatments related to infectious disease will also be covered this semester. Treatment options involving genetic anomalies will be addressed in this course as well.
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