Apr 18, 2024

2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog

2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Philosophy
	PHIL 4030 - Ancient Greek Philosophy This course undertakes a critical study of the writings of Plato and Aristotle focusing on major teleological, ontological, and epistemological concepts such as Plato’s forms and their ground in the “good ” and Aristotle’s “being” and its ground “presence.” Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHIL 4031 - 19th Century European Philosophy A critical analysis of the major ideas and theories of significant 19th century European philosophers such as Hegel, Schopenhauer, Marx, Nietsche and Kierkegaard. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHIL 4032 - 20th Century Philosophy A study of selected philosophers and philosophical issues, problems, questions and schools of thought in the 20th century. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHIL 4033 - 17th and 18th Century Philosophy A study of some of the significant thinkers from the early modern period of philosophy such as Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley and Hume; selected topics include epistemology, philosophy of science, metaphysics and philosophy of mind. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHIL 4950 - Selected Topics An intensive study of a selected philosophical issue, problem or school of thought not addressed in the current curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHIL 4990 - Undergraduate Research Independent research that focuses on a particular philosophical theme or philosopher of the student’s choice under the direction of the philosophy instructor. Emphasis will be on the development of sound philosophical ideas and approaches. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Phys Leadership & Advocacy
	CERG 5800 - Certificate in Physician Leadership and Advocacy Students will understand different types of leadership, understand important professional traits required in leadership and advocacy, understand basic financial and legal methodology in healthcare, learn about career opportunities in leadership and advocacy, advocate for their patients and the health of their community, and learn the economics and systems of healthcare delivery. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit, Continuing Progress Courses Credit Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Physical Science
	PHSC 1011 - Physical Science A survey of physics including motion and energy. May include heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, relativity, atoms and nuclei. Simple applications in problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHSC 1101 and PHSC 1100. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MATH1001 >= D or MATH1111 >= D or MATH1101 >= D or MATH1113 >= D Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Fee Detail Code Description Chemistry/Physics Lab Fee Fee Amount 40 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHSC 1100 - Environmental Physical Science A study of basic physics principles including momentum, force, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, heat, and fluid motion. Specific focus will be on the application of those physics principles to environmental issues. Credit may not be earned for both PHSC 1100 and PHSC 1011. Prerequisite(s): Recommended but not required: Math 1101 or MATH 1111. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: Yes Fee Detail Code Description Chemistry/Physics Lab Fee Fee Amount 40 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Physical Therapy
	PTHP 7101 - Evidence Based Practice (Research I) Contents include literature search, foundations of clinical research (including ethical issues in clinical research, Institutional Review Board procedures), and concepts of measurement (including principles of measurement, reliability and validity of measurements), and how to evaluate research reports (article critique). Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7111 - Professional Practice Expectations I Professional Practice Expectations I (Professional Socialization) is designed to assist students as they assume the role of professional, both as a student in an educational program and ultimately as a provider functioning effectively as a member of the healthcare team. The student will be introduced to the core documents governing the profession, the professional organization and the role of advocacy, generic abilities/professional behaviors, and the assessment and organizational skills necessary for successful practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7121 - General Concepts of Patient Management I This course is designed to introduce the student to general physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis. Topics include introduction to the Guide for Physical Therapy, the disablement model, physical therapy diagnosis, clinical decision-making, documentation and outcomes. The student will begin to develop examination skills that include general systems review, patient interviewing techniques and introduction to tests and measures appropriate for general screens. Course content will be presented in a modified problem/case format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7202 - Research II Content includes literature search, article critique, beginning to identify a research question. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7211 - Applied Physiology Advanced discussions on topics of integrated applied physiology with respect to normal and pathologic responses and adaptations to various stimuli (e.g., exercise, aging, environmental stress, medications) as well as laboratories to develop clinical skills related to fitness assessment. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7212 - Professional Practice Expectations II Professional Practice Expectation II (Professional Socialization) is designed to increase the student’s awareness of interactions with clients and colleagues in the healthcare system. As a result of this course, the student will become more aware of their patterns of communication as well as having the opportunity to practice effective interaction skills (both oral and written) in a culturally competent manner. This course also examines both the patient’s and clinician’s response to illness and students are introduced to the concepts of confidentiality and informed consent. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7222 - Foundations of Physical Therapy This course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills for physical therapy practice. Students will describe and appraise normal human motion to provide a conceptual framework for assessing abnormal motion. Current and relevant issues in physical therapy will be examined. Basic elements of physical therapy management including examination, evaluation and diagnosis will be discussed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7223 - General Concepts of Patient Management II This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate general interventions based on the examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of patients. Topics will include principles of therapeutic exercise, modalities and introduction to other physical therapy interventions. Course content will be presented in a modified problem/case based format and will include small group, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7303 - Research III Contents include experimental control, selecting an appropriate experimental design, single-subject design, surveys, epidemiology, analysis, and project proposal (written report and slide presentation). Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7313 - Professional Practice Professional Practice Expectations III (Teaching and Learning in the Healthcare Environment) is designed to assist the student in applying concepts of the teaching learning process to physical therapy practice in a variety of settings (academic, clinical, and professional). Students will work in groups to plan, implement, and assess the efficacy of several learning activities. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy, MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7331 - Orthopaedics I Student groups will work through problems and case studies related to peripheral joint pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on examination, evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis related to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot. Content will include: 1. all previously learned examination skills such as assessment of sensation, range of motion, and strength 2. special test related to the appendicular skeleton 3. interventions such as thermal modalities, electro therapeutics, therapeutic exercise, and home programs 4. evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis skills related to the appendicular skeleton. Basic science principles will be integrated with examination and intervention. Both didactic and lab sessions will be used during this unit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 7341 - Medical Conditions I This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate PT interventions based on the examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of patients with cardiopulmonary and endocrine dysfunction. Wellness and prevention as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease and diabetes mellitus will be studied. Course content will be presented in modified problem/case based format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8003 - Applied Neuroscience Interdisciplinary study of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and clinical neuroscience with integrative coverage of nervous function and dysfunction through case-based application. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8132 - Orthopaedics II Student groups will work through problems and case studies related to spinal pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on examination, evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis related to the spine and axial skeleton. Content will include: 1. all previously learned examination skills such as assessment of sensation, range of motion, and strength 2. previously learned interventions such as thermal modalities, electro therapeutics, therapeutic exercise, and home programs 3. new examination, evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis skills related to the spine and axial skeleton. Basic science principles will be integrated with examination and intervention. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8191 - Clinical Experience I This is an 8-week full time clinical experience focusing on the care of patients with orthopedic problems. Students are assigned to outpatient clinical facilities. Under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, students use the knowledge and skills gained in didactic coursework to examine, evaluate, diagnose, develop prognoses and expected outcomes, and intervention plans and implement those plans for patients with orthopedic dysfunction. Students document their work using proper format, research information about problems with which they are unfamiliar, and perform other duties pertinent to functioning as a member of the healthcare team. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8204 - Research IV Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Contents include data collection and seminar. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8214 - Professional Practical Expectations IV Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Professional Practice Expectations IV (Professional Development) is designed to further facilitate the development of each student as a professional. Groups of students will be involved in advocacy roles in the community and profession. This course provides an opportunity for students to research, present, and facilitate a peer discussion on a current issue affecting the delivery of physical therapy services. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8242 - Medical Conditions II This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate PT interventions based on the examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of patients with peripheral vascular disease, wounds, burns, and infectious diseases. Course content will be presented in modified problem/case based format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8243 - Medical Conditions III Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate PT interventions based on the examination, diagnosis and prognosis of patients with complex medical and surgical problems. Special emphasis will be placed on the patient with multiple medical problems in the critical care unit, the post-surgical patient with amputations, patients with obstetrical and gynecological disorders and patients with cancer. End of life issues will be discussed. Wellness and prevention as it relates to the geriatric population will be studied along with PT issues pertaining to the frail elderly population. Course content will be presented in modified problem/case-based format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resources and lecture sessions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8305 - Research V Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Contents include data collection, analyses, and seminar. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8315 - Professional Practice Expectations 5 Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Professional Practice Expectations V (Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare) is designed to provide the students with the ethical principles, laws and rules that regulate and guide the practice of physical therapy nationally and in Georgia. Students will demonstrate application and integration of these guidelines via case studies based on ethical and legal situations frequently encountered in the clinical settings. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8351 - Integration for Practice: Neuromuscular Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Through a series of problems, cases and skills labs, this course addresses the integration of pathology and pathophysiology of the nervous system with physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention for patients with neurological disorders. Students will be expected to use this information to develop a plan for interventions to meet patient-centered goals. There will be a variety of learning experiences available for each student, including the tutorial group process for problems and interaction with persons with neurological disease or injury. There will be computer patient stimulations, as well as hands-on lab activities with students and/or faculty simulating patients in which students will practice techniques for examination and interventions for physical therapy problems. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 8 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 8361 - Management Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This course is designed to assist the student in the development of managerial skills pertinent to the healthcare environment. Students will apply knowledge of marketing, reimbursement, legislation/regulation, risk management, and quality control to the design and operation of a physical therapy practice. The functions and characteristics of an effective manager will be discussed and practiced. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9106 - Research VI Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Contents include finishing up data collection, analyses, final written report and slide presentation. Grade Mode: Normal, Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9116 - Professional Practice Expectations VI Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Professional Practice Expectations VI is designed as the capstone of the teaching-learning threads throughout the curriculum. Students design their four week Elective experience during this course, as well as prepare for the fall Clinical Education experiences. Students also critically explore the role of Clinical Instructor (CI) and revisit the assessment and organizational skills necessary for successful practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9144 - Medical Conditions 4 Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Student groups will work through problems and case studies related to patients with lower and upper limb amputations. Students will address the pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities associated with amputation. Emphasis will be placed on examination, evaluation, intervention and physical therapy diagnosis related to patients with amputations. Content will include: 1) all previously learned examination skills such as assessment of sensation, range of motion and strength, 2) previously learned interventions such as wound care, post-operative care, therapeutic exercise, and home programs, 3) new examinations, evaluation, intervention and physical therapy diagnosis skills related to the patient with an amputation, and 4) new information related to prosthetic prescription and prosthetic training. Basic science principles will be integrated with examination, evaluation and intervention. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9152 - Pediatrics Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This course is designed to provide students with the study of human development with emphasis on children under five. The primary emphasis will be on the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention in children with neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Students will be expected to use this information to develop interventions to meet patient-centered goals. There will be a variety of learning experiences used in this course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9171 - Integrated Patient Management Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This course is designed to provide physical therapy students with the opportunity to integrate all aspects of the patient management model across complex patients. Information presented in the course is designed to build on basic skills and expand intervention options as available for the management of patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and integumentary dysfunction. Emphasis will be placed on clinical decision-making related to various pathologies. Content will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies to include lecture/discussion, small group activities and lab participation. The emphasis of the course is a “hands-on” approach whenever possible. The course will culminate in a comprehensive exam. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9292 - Clinical Experience II Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This is a 16-week full-time clinical experience focusing on the care of patients with neurological and/or complex medical problems. Students are assigned to inpatient acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing or outpatient facilities. This experience may be scheduled either as 16 weeks in one facility with opportunity for participation in multiple patient care areas, or as two 8-week periods in different facilities. Under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, students use the knowledge and skills gained in didactic coursework to examine, evaluate, diagnose, develop a prognosis and expected outcomes and intervention plan and implement that plan for patients with orthopaedic dysfunction. Students document their work using proper format, research information about problems with which they are unfamiliar, and perform other duties pertinent to functioning as a member of the healthcare team. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 16 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9393 - Clinical Experience III Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This is a 12-week full-time clinical experience focusing on the care of patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. The experiences will vary with the student’s previous clinical experiences and areas of interest serving as a guide for selection. Under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, students use the knowledge and skills gained in didactic coursework to examine, evaluate, diagnose, develop a prognosis and expected outcomes and intervention plan and implement that plan for patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses. Students document their work using proper format, research information about problems with which they are unfamiliar, and perform other duties pertinent to functioning as a member of the healthcare team. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9394 - Elective Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. The student will gain knowledge and skills in a physical therapy special interest area by individually defining personal learning objectives and developing learning activities to achieve those objectives. Self assessment, expert opinion and/or peer assessments are utilized to evaluate outcomes of the experience. Study may be in areas related practice, administration, education or research. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PTHP 9999 - Independent Study Individualized to student’s learning needs, either extraordinary or remedial. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 12 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Physician Assistant
	PHAS 5010 - Medical Terminology Prerequisites: Admission to PA Program Course Description: Instruction to equip students with strong skills in medical communication and terminology and its application to patient care. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5015 - Medical Communications This course will present the skills necessary for obtaining a complete medical history and enhancing good communication among patients and healthcare team members. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5020 - Genetics Prerequisite: Admission to the PA Program Course Description: A survey course of medical genetics using case-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5100 - Ethics and Professional Practice Issues Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program. This course helps the students explore issues of medical practice. Students debate both sides of ethical issues such as patient confidentiality, patient rights and clinical experimentation/investigation; aspects of dependent practice, and roles of other healthcare providers involved in medical team approach to medical care, legal issues, quality assurance, and risk management. Facilitates development of realistic role identity for the physician assistant. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5115 - Physical Assessment Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program; successful completion of summer semester coursework. This course presents physical examination skills and techniques. Introduces variations of normal and common abnormal physical findings. Students will also learn how to document the physical exam. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5125 - Principles of Pharmacology for the Clinician Acquire knowledge of foundational concepts of pharmacology. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5131 - Orthopedics Diagnosis and treatment of common disorders in orthopedics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5132 - Dermatology Diagnosis and treatment of common disorders in dermatology. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5133 - Ophthalmology Diagnosis and treatment of common disorders in ophthalmology. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5134 - Infectious Diseases Diagnosis and treatment of common disorders in infectious diseases. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5135 - EKG Interpretation Acquire knowledge of the method, physiology, and interpretation of electrocardiograms. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5136 - Otolaryngology Diagnosis and treatment of common disorders of the ears, nose, and throat. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5137 - Diagnostic Methods and Pathology Acquire foundational knowledge of pathology and diagnostic methods/tests. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5140 - Clinical Skills Integration and Application I Prerequisite: Admission to the PA program; successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework. Clinical training using both real and standardized patients for obtaining histories and performing physical exams. Enhances acquisition of skills necessary to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan using case-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 4 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5200 - Essentials of Psychiatry Prerequisite: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework. General survey of fundamental principles underlying human behavior, development, learning, memory, motivation, and social and abnormal behavior. Emphasis on improving communication skills, integrating knowledge of psychosocial principles and clinical diagnosis using case-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5210 - Pharmacotherapeutics I Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework. General principles of pharmacotherapeutics as related to medications used in treatment of injury or disease conditions affecting body systems discussed in PAD 5120 using case-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5215 - Pharmacotherapeutics I Acquire knowledge of pharmacology by body system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5221 - Cardiology Diagnosis and management of common disorders of the heart and vascular system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5222 - Pulmonology Diagnosis of management of common disorders of the pulmonary system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5223 - Nephrology/Urology Diagnosis and the management of common disorders of the genitourinary system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5224 - Gastroenterology Diagnosis and the management of common disorders of the GI system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5226 - BLS and Airway Management Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with basic and advanced airway management skills. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5227 - Hematology and Oncology Diagnosis and the management of common disorders of the blood and cancers. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5228 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced level cardiopulmonary resuscitation Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5230 - Clinical Skills Integration and Application II Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer and fall semester coursework. Clinical training using both real and standardized patients for obtaining histories and performing physical exams. Enhances acquisition of skills necessary to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan using case-based instruction. Continuation of PHAS 5140. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 5 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5300 - Pharmacotherapeutics II Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework. General principles of pharmacotherapeutics as related to medications used in treatment of injury or disease conditions affecting body systems discussed in PHAS 5130, 5220 & 5310 using care-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5311 - Pediatrics Diagnosis and treatment of common disorders of the pediatric patient. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5312 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Diagnosis and management of pregnancy and disorders of the female reproductive system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5313 - Endocrinology Diagnosis and management of common disorders of the endocrine system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5314 - Neurology Diagnosis and managment of common disorders of the neurologic system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5315 - Applied Clinical Physiology II Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Program, SAHS 7110. Advanced concepts in human physiology will be presented in lecture format, topics will correlate with organ systems being taught in Clinical Medicine Series. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5320 - Emergency Medicine Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework. Clinically oriented didactic course used as a foundation for clinical rotations in emergency medicine. Focus on common acute conditions encountered in primary care and surgical settings. Primary goals are to present concepts and principles which characterize discipline of emergency medicine and to provide basic ER skills using case-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5330 - Surgery Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework. Clinically oriented didactic and lab skills course used as a foundation for clinical rotations in surgery and emergency medicine. Focus on common surgical conditions encountered in surgical settings. Primary goals are to present concepts and principles which characterize disciplines of surgery and to provide basic surgical skills using case-based instruction. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5340 - Clinical Skills Integration and Application III Prerequisites: Admission to the PA Program, successful completion of summer, fall and spring semester coursework. Clinical training using both real and standardized patients for obtaining histories and performing physical exams. Enhances acquisition of skills necessary to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan using case-based instruction. Continuation course of PHAS 5230. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 5 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5360 - Evidence Based Medicine and Medical Writing Research skills, study evaluation for evidence based medical decisions and article writing. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 5400 - Pharmacotherapeutics III Acquire knowledge of the pharmacotherapeutics for different body system diseases. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6010 - Internal Medicine and Critical Care Practicum Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Application of basic medical knowledge to problems and situations encountered in internal medicine practice. Data base collection, formulation of complete problem list, and participation in daily rounds and management of patient problems provides awareness of complexity of disease processes and differential diagnosis. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6020 - Surgery Practicum Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Assignment to surgical team to learn routine surgical management of both inpatients and outpatients. Emphasis on preoperative evaluation and preparatory procedures, assisting at the operating table, and management of patients from preoperative period through to discharge. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6027 - Adult Medicine, Long Term and Critical Care Practicum This practicum educates the student in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute/chronic adult diseases in an inpatient and/or outpatient clinical setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6028 - Adult Medicine Practicum II This practicum educates the student in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute/chronic adult diseases in an inpatient and/ or outpatient clinical setting through exposure to clinical teaching in various adult medicine sub-specialties. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6035 - Family Medicine Practicum Exposes student to family medicine specialty in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 40 Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6040 - Emergency Medicine Practicum Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Evaluation and management of emergency and surgical problems of ambulatory patient. Emergency room setting facilitates experience in initial evaluation of acute medical and surgical conditions, performance of problem-specific examinations and minor surgical skills. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6050 - Pediatric Practicum Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Assigned to institutional setting or community-based pediatric site with emphasis on communication skills and relating sensitively to children and parents. Normal growth and development, pediatric preventive medicine, and evaluation and management of common childhood illnesses. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6060 - Psychiatric and Addiction Medicine Practicum Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Assignment to psychiatric and/or behavioral clinical inpatient or outpatient setting. Placement facilitates acquisition of communication and behavioral modification skills useful in primary care settings. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant, MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6070 - Women’s Health Practicum Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Common gynecological problems, pregnancy and delivery. Assisting at operating table may be significant aspect of rotation. Emphasis on clinical experience with cancer detection techniques, abnormal menstruation and bleeding, infections, and contraception counseling. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6080 - Elective Clinical Practicum II Prerequisites, successful completion of PA didactic and clinical coursework. Focus on clinical settings in area of student’s medical vocational interest. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6081 - Physician Assistant Summative Evaluation (PASE) The summative evaluation course contains the PA Program summative evaluation process for soon-to-be graduates. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6090 - Elective Clinical Practicum Prerequisites, successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Focus on community settings in area of student’s medical vocational interest. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 40 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6110 - Research/Masters Project Process of researching, writing, and submitting an articleto a peer-reviewed journal. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 6 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6120 - Professionalism and Teaching Practicum Educates the student in the process of adult education and PA professional topics. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 20 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 6900 - Independent Course Study Prerequisites: Permission of the Physician Assistant Department. Independent study will provide additional or initial exposure to course material under faculty supervision. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Degree Restrictions: Master of Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 7120 - Human Physiology for the Clinician Acquire knowledge of human physiology for each body system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 5 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 8022 - Concepts in Healthcare Delivery Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. program. A course for healthcare professionals on the non-technical aspects of healthcare. Examples of topics to be covered are areas in quality assurance, risk management, Medicaid, Medicare, other third party payers, home healthcare, malpractice, ethics, etc. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 8023 - Geriatrics Prerequisite: Admission to a Masters Program Focus of course is on primary care Geriatrics. It will be conducted in a symposium format with opportunity for class/group discussion. There will be take-home assignments including a take-home examination. This will be a practice case management approach. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 8024 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Prerequisite: Admissions to Masters Program Course designed to help develop skills to enable students to incorporate health promotion and disease prevention into clinical practice. They will do research into available community resources for possible referrals. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 6 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 8027 - Occupational/industrial Medicine Clinical Practicum Prerequisite: Admission to a Masters Program. Designed to expose the student to the role of the Physician Assistant in an occupational or industrial setting. The student will work under the supervision of the physician preceptor learning to evaluate and manage patients and to evaluate the workplace from a health, safety, and ergonomic standpoint. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 6 Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 8028 - Rural Health/independent Study Clinical Prerequisite: Admission to a Masters Program. Supervised exposure to a population of patients with undifferentiated health problems and participation in the evaluation and management of those problems. The student becomes more aware of the uniqueness of rural healthcare practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 6 Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 8048 - Psychosocial Issues in Medicine Prerequisite: Admission to Masters Program Survey of more common psychosocial problems encountered by health professionals. Students will participate in lectures, discussions, role-playing, and case studies. There will be an emphasis on improving communication skills, development of counseling skills, and integration of knowledge of psychosocial principles with the clinical situation. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHAS 8700 - Evaluation of the Urologic Patient Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Urology postgraduate physician assistant residency program Refines history taking skills with an emphasis on formulating differential diagnosis, selection of appropriate evaluation tools (radiographic, laboratory, etc.) needed to make a definitive diagnosis in a variety of clinical settings and interpretation of evaluatory procedure outcomes to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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PHIL 4030 - Ancient Greek Philosophy

PHIL 4031 - 19th Century European Philosophy

PHIL 4032 - 20th Century Philosophy

PHIL 4033 - 17th and 18th Century Philosophy

PHIL 4950 - Selected Topics

PHIL 4990 - Undergraduate Research

CERG 5800 - Certificate in Physician Leadership and Advocacy

PHSC 1011 - Physical Science

PHSC 1100 - Environmental Physical Science

PTHP 7101 - Evidence Based Practice (Research I)

PTHP 7111 - Professional Practice Expectations I

PTHP 7121 - General Concepts of Patient Management I

PTHP 7202 - Research II

PTHP 7211 - Applied Physiology

PTHP 7212 - Professional Practice Expectations II

PTHP 7222 - Foundations of Physical Therapy

PTHP 7223 - General Concepts of Patient Management II

PTHP 7303 - Research III

PTHP 7313 - Professional Practice

PTHP 7331 - Orthopaedics I

PTHP 7341 - Medical Conditions I

PTHP 8003 - Applied Neuroscience

PTHP 8132 - Orthopaedics II

PTHP 8191 - Clinical Experience I

PTHP 8204 - Research IV

PTHP 8214 - Professional Practical Expectations IV

PTHP 8242 - Medical Conditions II

PTHP 8243 - Medical Conditions III

PTHP 8305 - Research V

PTHP 8315 - Professional Practice Expectations 5

PTHP 8351 - Integration for Practice: Neuromuscular

PTHP 8361 - Management

PTHP 9106 - Research VI

PTHP 9116 - Professional Practice Expectations VI

PTHP 9144 - Medical Conditions 4

PTHP 9152 - Pediatrics

PTHP 9171 - Integrated Patient Management

PTHP 9292 - Clinical Experience II

PTHP 9393 - Clinical Experience III

PTHP 9394 - Elective

PTHP 9999 - Independent Study

PHAS 5010 - Medical Terminology

PHAS 5015 - Medical Communications

PHAS 5020 - Genetics

PHAS 5100 - Ethics and Professional Practice Issues

PHAS 5115 - Physical Assessment

PHAS 5125 - Principles of Pharmacology for the Clinician

PHAS 5131 - Orthopedics

PHAS 5132 - Dermatology

PHAS 5133 - Ophthalmology

PHAS 5134 - Infectious Diseases

PHAS 5135 - EKG Interpretation

PHAS 5136 - Otolaryngology

PHAS 5137 - Diagnostic Methods and Pathology

PHAS 5140 - Clinical Skills Integration and Application I

PHAS 5200 - Essentials of Psychiatry

PHAS 5210 - Pharmacotherapeutics I

PHAS 5215 - Pharmacotherapeutics I

PHAS 5221 - Cardiology

PHAS 5222 - Pulmonology

PHAS 5223 - Nephrology/Urology

PHAS 5224 - Gastroenterology

PHAS 5226 - BLS and Airway Management

PHAS 5227 - Hematology and Oncology

PHAS 5228 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PHAS 5230 - Clinical Skills Integration and Application II

PHAS 5300 - Pharmacotherapeutics II

PHAS 5311 - Pediatrics

PHAS 5312 - Obstetrics and Gynecology

PHAS 5313 - Endocrinology

PHAS 5314 - Neurology

PHAS 5315 - Applied Clinical Physiology II

PHAS 5320 - Emergency Medicine

PHAS 5330 - Surgery

PHAS 5340 - Clinical Skills Integration and Application III

PHAS 5360 - Evidence Based Medicine and Medical Writing

PHAS 5400 - Pharmacotherapeutics III

PHAS 6010 - Internal Medicine and Critical Care Practicum

PHAS 6020 - Surgery Practicum