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• PA 702: From Theory to Practice II

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on current Physician Assistant licensing and credentialing, health care law, and medical malpractice. Students will focus on requirements for state licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA licensing and hospital credentialing procedures. Medical malpractice insurance, risk management, regulations of Physician Assistants and PA Scope of practice will be covered. Students will review CME requirements for State licensure and National Certification. This course will largely focus on medical malpractice and Physician Assistant credentialing in relation to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Opportunities will be provided for students to research credentialing laws/requirement in other localities well.
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• PA 703: From Theory to Practice III

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on preparing MSPAS students to take the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE). Preparation for PANCE will be covered to include review topics, test taking skills and scheduling the PANCE. This course will include the accreditation required Summative Examination and Summative OSCE. Students will focus on the transition of a Physician Assistant student to the new graduate Physician Assistant in clinical practice. Students will also learn tips on resume and CV writing as well as job interviewing skills. Students will be required to pass a Summative Written Examination and OSCE to pass the course.
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• PA 771: Clinical Clerkships Experience I

  13.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The first in a series of four clinical clerkship experiences, starting in the summer semester for 13-weeks in duration, this course is designed to allow students to develop the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes required to care for patients of all age groups. Students will be assigned to a minimum of two clinical rotation sites for 4.5-weeks in length, with a mandatory one-day call back session. The rotations can occur in any of the following disciplines: family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, emergency medicine, behavioral health or any elective discipline. During Clinical Clerkships Experience I students will also complete a 3-week Special Populations rotation.
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• PA 772: Clinical Clerkships Experience II

  14.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The second in a series of four clinical clerkship experiences, during fall semester for 15-weeks in duration. Students will be assigned to a minimum of three clinical rotation sites for 4.5-weeks in length, in any of the following disciplines: family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, emergency medicine, behavioral health or any elective discipline. At the conclusion of each 4.5-week rotation students will return to campus for a one-day call back session.
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• PA 773: Clinical Clerkship Experience III

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The third in a series of four clinical clerkship experiences, offered during the winter semester. This rotation is 3weeks in length and is a special populations rotation which can encompass a variety of clinical specialties with a focus on patients within special populations.
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• PA 774: Clinical Clerkships Experience IV

  14.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The fourth in a series of four clinical clerkship experiences, offered during spring semester for 15-weeks in duration. Students will be assigned to a minimum of three clinical rotation sites for 4.5-weeks in length, in any of the following disciplines: family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, emergency medicine, behavioral health or any elective discipline. Upon completion of each 4.5-week rotation students will return to campus for a one-day call back session.
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• PA 776: Clerkship General Rotation

  4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A 4.5 week clinical rotation with a mandatory one-day call back session. The rotation can be in any of the following disciplines; family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, emergency medicine, behavioral health or any elective discipline.MSPAS majors only. Satisfactory completion of all Didactic year Curriculum of MSPAS program.
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• PA 777: Clerkship Special Population Rotation

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A 3-week clinical rotation caring for patients in special populations, which can encompass a variety of clinical specialties with a focus on patients within special populations.MSPAS majors only. Satisfactory completion of all Didactic year Curriculum of MSPAS program.
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• PA 790: Experimental

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.
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• PA 795: 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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