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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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• PA 640: Clinical History and Physical Diagnosis with Lab I

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course teaches the foundational knowledge required to systematically obtain an accurate patient history and perform a comprehensive physical examination, setting the course for best-practice clinical approaches. The lecture component focuses on approaching and diagnosing diseases and disorders in relation to otolaryngology, ophthalmology, integumentary and musculoskeletal body systems. The lab component introduces the student to obtaining and performing a history and physical examination based upon patient complaint and presentation, as well as differential diagnosis. Proper use of diagnostic equipment and techniques for performing a physical examination will be learned.
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• PA 642: Clinical History and Physical Diagnosis with Lab II

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course builds on skills learned in Clinical History and Physical Diagnosis I, continuing to focus on relevant history and physical examination skills needed to pragmatically approach and diagnose diseases and disorders. The lecture component focuses on approaching and diagnosing diseases and disorders in relation to the neurological, psychosocial/psychiatric, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and reproductive body systems. The lab component includes the continuation of obtaining and performing a history and physical examination based upon patient complaint and presentation, as well as differential diagnosis. Documentation on problem-oriented SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) notes, pre-and postoperative encounters, hospital orders, consultations, progress notes and discharge summaries will be learned. Proper use of diagnostic equipment and techniques for performing a physical examination will be learned. Students will also cover Basic Life Support (BLS) to obtain their (re)certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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• PA 644: Clinical History and Physical Diagnosis with Lab III

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course builds on skills learned in Clinical History and Physical Diagnosis I and II, continuing to focus on relevant history and physical examination skills needed to pragmatically approach and diagnose diseases and disorders. The lecture component focuses on approaching and diagnosing diseases and disorders in relation to the hematological, cardiovascular and pulmonary body systems. The lab component includes the continuation of obtaining and performing a history and physical examination based upon patient complaint and presentation, as well as differential diagnosis. Students will learn components of a well-person geriatric history and physical examination and well-child pediatric history and physical examination. Other topics covered in this course include challenges associated with diversity, and handling the difficult patient, preceptor, coworker, or supervisor. Students are required to become Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified or recertified in anticipation of clerkships.
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• PA 646: Evidence Based Public Health

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will cover evidence-based medicine, basic statistics, research methods, and public health. Major topics covered will include design of medical and health studies, description of data, data analysis used in health-related journals, screening tests for disease, and the ethics of research and handling of data. This course will also examine the field of public health, the role of evidence-based medicine in public health, and the evolution of the US public health service and its relationship to patient care.
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• PA 651: Clinical Medicine with Lab I

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course teaches the pathology of disease by body system and specialty. Fundamental elements of clinical medicine such as epidemiology, precipitating factors, etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, linical presentation and manifestations, red flags, diagnostics, clinical intervention, management of diseases and disorders, clinical pearls, and differential diagnoses as appropriately indicated are covered. Students will learn how primary and differential diagnoses are used to order laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic studies such as pathology reports in order to rule in or rule out disease processes and disorders. Blood-borne pathogen competency acquisition is also covered and students will also learn how to calculate needed values from given values when necessary. This course also involves the interactive practical application of acquired knowledge and is designed to develop critical thinkers, solidify medical concepts through collaborative learning experiences, and to appropriately interpret the results of the laboratory testing and to know what to do with the findings. Correlated reviews of relevant pathology and radiology are also incorporated. This course specifically focuses on disorders in relation to otolaryngology, ophthalmology, integumentary and musculoskeletal body systems.
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• PA 654: Special Populations I

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course is intended to help students learn about and become comfortable with the special populations they will encounter as a medical care provider. This course will include populations affected by socioeconomic disparities in health care, the incarcerated population, and issues surrounding immigrants and refugees.
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