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  • PHYA 701: From Theory to Practice I

    1.00 Credits
    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    This course is designed to transition students from their academic experiences to clinical experiences to clinical practice. Topics will include issues students will encounter during clerkships, including patient safety principles, clinical setting communications, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), professionalism, quality improvement, prevention of medical errors, risk management and an in-depth discussion of program and professional requirements for progressing through the clinical year. Delivery of healthcare influences will be explored in how it relates to the practicing Physician Assistant. Healthcare legislation and policies will be examined for their impact on the national and local delivery of healthcare. Students will also review electronic medical records, billing, and coding that will be correlated with their clinical clerkship experience.
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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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 3 weeks 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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  • PHYA 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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