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• PA 595: Workshop

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.
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• PA 598: Selected Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.
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• PA 601: The Physician Assistant Profession

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an historical perspective of the Physician Assistant profession, as well as an investigation of current trends and issues. The course stresses the professional responsibilities in relation to the Physician Assistant's role as a health care provider. Content relating to medical ethics and the NCCPA code of ethics, Physician Assistant professional organizations, professionalism, the medical team, program accreditation, graduate certification and re-certification, employment considerations and professional liability are included. This course will also include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) competency acquisition.
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• PA 603: Clinical Skills Lab I

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course, students will employ the knowledge, technical skills and procedures based on current professional practice to be successful practicing physician assistants. In this course, students employ knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to perform clinical skills needed to evaluate surgical and ambulatory patients. Students learn to perform procedures throughout this course including: Sterile technique, injections and immunizations, treatment of abscesses, removal of foreign bodies, and clinical procedure involved with the dermatological, otolaryngology, male genitourinary, obstetric & gynecological, urinary, and neurological systems. Clinical procedure involving treatment of the abdomen will also be covered.
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• PA 604: Emergency Medicine

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course, students learn treatments of trauma and medical disorders that commonly present to the emergency department. Taught in a case-based format, the emphasis is on the priority of stabilizing patients with life-threatening trauma or illness and selecting appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic measures. Prerequisites: Successfully passed all courses 2nd semester, meeting minimum progression standards.
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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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