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  • PHYA 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, focusing on the endocrine, gastrointestinal, obstetrics/gynecology, genitourinary, and renal systems. Lectures will address the normal physiology, cellular biology, and molecular and genetic components of these organ systems, as well as the pathophysiologic changes associated with various diseases. The laboratory component will emphasize the gross anatomy of these systems through study of the cadaver. Diagnostic tests used to evaluate and diagnose disease in the respective body systems will also be discussed.
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  • PHYA 626: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics II

    3.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course provides an in-depth study of the principles and application of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics in clinical settings. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of how drugs interact with the human body, including their therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and mechanisms of action. This course builds upon the knowledge gained in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I. It emphasizes the practical application of pharmacological principles in patient care, with a focus on the selection, dosing, and monitoring of medications to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes in the endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, obstetrics/gynecology, and renal systems.
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  • PHYA 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 patient population.
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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 642: Clinical History and Physical Diagnosis with Lab II

    0.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course builds on the skills learned in Clinical History and Physical Diagnosis I, with a continued emphasis on relevant history-taking and physical examination techniques essential for effectively approaching and diagnosing diseases and disorders. The lecture component focuses on diagnosing conditions related to the neurologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and reproductive systems. The lab component involves practicing history-taking and physical examinations based on patient complaints and presentations, along with formulating differential diagnoses. Students will also learn to document using problem-oriented SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes, as well as pre- and postoperative encounters, hospital orders, consultations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Emphasis will also be placed on the proper use of diagnostic equipment and physical examination techniques. Additionally, students will complete Basic Life Support (BLS) training to obtain or renew their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 646: Evidence Based Practice

    2.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course will cover the fundamentals of evidence-based practice and its application to patient care. Major topics covered will include: Framing of a research question, basic biostatistics, design of medical and health studies, description of data, data analysis used in health-related journals, and the ethics of medicine, research, and the handling of data. Prerequisites: Successfully passed all first-semester courses meeting minimum progression standards.
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  • PHYA 651: Clinical Medicine with Lab I

    0.00 - 5.00 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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