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Course Descriptions

 

Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics
  

  • MIMG 6205 Fundamentals of Virology

    2 SCH. This course covers the basic principles of virology. It will emphasize virus-cell interactions, molecular basis of viral replication, viral pathogenesis, and control and prevention of viral infection. The course will involve one hour lecture by the lecturers and student-led discussions of current issues in virology, which will broaden the scope of the course.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6206 Fundamentals of Microbiology

    2 SCH. This course will focus on the fundamentals of Microbiology including bacterial structure, function, growth, metabolism, genetics and the microbiome. The course will also examine bacterial pathogenesis, viral structure, replication, viral pathogenesis and immune response to pathogens. In addition to faculty lectures, team based learning (TBL) activities and discussions on recent articles will enhance the students’ knowledge regarding host-pathogen interactions.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6207 Animal Models of Immunological Diseases

    2 SCH. Graduate students will gain a theoretical knowledge of using animal models for human disease studies, focusing on immune diseases (immunodeficiency and autoimmunity), infection and cancer induction.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MIMG 6210 Practical Fluorescence for Biomedical Science

    2 SCH. The course will introduce students to various fluorescence-based techniques used in the biomedical sciences such as fluorescence detection of cancer and/or cardiac markers, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy. Lectures on theoretical principles will be accompanied with practical hands-on experience.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6220 Cellular and Molecular Fluorescence

    2 SCH. Basic and advanced topics of fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy of biological objects. Students attend lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6230 Practical Laser Capture Microdissection

    1 SCH. This laboratory course will focus on basic and practical application of Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM). Lectures, discussions as well as hands on training will be utilized in order to teach students to understand the advanced technology. Students will learn the basic principle of LCM, procedure of sample preparation, instrument operation and application of LCM in biomedical science research.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MIMG 6250 Molecular and Cell Biology of Cancer

    2 SCH. Emphasis on cancer; initiation, promotion and progression apoptosis/caspases, angiogenesis, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, adhesion molecules; tumor immunology and metastasis. Course format will consist of brief lecture, discussion of assigned readings, and student presentations of literature articles.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6301 Molecular Genetics

    2 SCH. This course provides an integrated discussion of genomic structure and function from the initiation and maintenance of genetic diversity through mutation and recombination as well as genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation and expression, including DNA methylation and non-coding RNA. Discussion will include eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems and an introduction to approaches for microbiome and metagenomics analysis.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6302 Medical Genetics

    2 SCH. This course introduces the role and application of genetics in medical practice. Topics to be discussed include: the history of genetics in medicine, the chromosomal basis for heredity and clinical cytogenetics, molecular and biochemical basis for genetic disease, pharmacogenetics, human genetic biogeography, and genetics of complex diseases.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6303 Statistical Genetics

    3 SCH. In this course, the students will explore the basic premises of underlying statistical models for genetic data and be able to understand how genetic variation can be interpreted in terms of probability models. Students will learn the principles of conducting quantitative analyses of date for determining 1) when to infer positive family history is regarded as a risk factor for disease; 2) how to proceed with establishing genetics as a significant risk factor; 3) mode of inheritance; and 4) localization of genes underlining a familial trait. The concept of interactions of genetic and environmental /life style risk factors and the methods to detect such effects will also be addressed. Stress will be placed on concepts and assumptions and their implications for finding genes for diseases, localization of disease-susceptibility genes, and estimation of genetic risks. Also emphasized in this course will be the application of statistics in societal problems where genetic principles may be useful. Students are required to have taken calculus and statistics.
    Offered Every other Spring - Odd Years
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6304 Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics

    3 SCH. This course will provide an introduction to a knowledge base of genomics (e.g., Genome mapping and organization, gene expression, genomic phylogenetics, genome sequencing projects, sequence polymorphisms in genomes, etc.), new technologies (e.g., microarray, next generation sequencing, mass spectrometry, etc.), and bioinformatic algorithms and tools (e.g., sequence search and alignment, genetic linkage and association, next generation sequencing analysis, etc.)
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6340 Molecular Evolutionary Genetics

    3 SCH. The analysis of DNA and/or protein sequences at the gene, population, and species level has become a powerful tool for studying molecular evolution and understanding the effects of genetic change. Statistical and computational methods to effectively evaluate and interpret the data obtained from molecular level investigations have become more involved. The goal of this course is to introduce appropriate theory and methods needed to effectively analyze nucleotide and protein sequence data. Topics covered will include: measurement of sequence divergence, models of evolution, various approaches to phylogenetic evaluation and tree construction, statistical tests for detection of selection and evolutionary rates, inference of ancestral amino acid sequences, and the evolutionary significance of genetic polymorphism. Emphasis is given to practical methods of data analysis using multiple software packages designed to appropriately evaluate genetic data. Recommended Prerequisites: BMSC 5400 or equivalent, FGEN 5301.
    Offered Every other Fall - Odd Years
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6355 Clinical Immunology

    3 SCH. The purpose of this course is to first review and update student to various facets of basic immunology and introduce the topics in clinical immunology. Furthermore, the students should become aware of newest approaches to study immune function and ongoing innovative research. The class is heavily student driven and encourages “active learning” of the material, including searching in recent literature.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6360 Advanced Biophysical and Biochemical Methods

    3 SCH. Progress in biomedical sciences requires multidisciplinary approach and depends on sophisticated instruments and methods that rely on advanced physical and chemical principles. Covered key subjects are: macromolecules, biomolecules, biophysical methods (including x-ray and crystallography, diffraction and scattering, magnetic resonance, spectroscopy and fluorescence) biochemical methods (chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, proteomics, lipidomics, and metabolomics).
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Every other Spring - Odd Years
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6390 Special Problems

    1-3 SCH. For students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor and department. May be repeated for credit.
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6391 Special Problems 2

    1-3 SCH. For students capable of developing a problem independently through conferences and activities directed by the instructor. Problem chosen by the student with the consent of the instructor and department. May be repeated for credit.
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6435 Receptors and Second Messenger Signaling

    2 SCH. Course focuses on receptor and second messenger signaling, including G protein coupled receptor-signaling, receptor tyrosine kinases, calcium signaling, and nuclear receptor signaling.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, 6202, 6203, and 6204.
    Offered Every other Fall - Odd Years
    Letter Grade
  

  • MIMG 6436 Kinases and Phosphatases

    2 SCH. Courses focuses on kinases and phosphatases, including introduction to post-translation regulation by phosphorylation P13K/Akt/mTOR kinase, MAP kinase, NF-kB signaling, protein phosphatases, and lipid phosphatases.
    Prerequisite: Student must complete BMSC 6201, BMSC 6202, BMSC 6203, and BMSC 6204.
    Offered Every other Fall - Odd Years
    Letter Grade

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  

  • OSMM 5140 Seminar in Current Topics

    1 SCH. Topics are selected for in-depth study by the student’s major professor and graduate advisor. Topics may cover clinical, mechanistic, and educational aspects of manual/manipulative and musculoskeletal medicine in human and animal models. Students are expected to complete a concept or literature review paper on the topics. May be repeated for credit.
    Offered Fall and Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • OSMM 5141 Clinical Research Colloquium

    1 SCH. This colloquium course will explore the practical issues of clinical research, review of journal articles and is presented in a seminar format. Speakers will include UNTHSC faculty, invited guests, and student participants.
    Offered Fall and Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • OSMM 5310 Introduction to Osteopathic Research and Studies

    3 SCH. This course is intended to introduce the student to clinical research project design, institutional procedures for review and approval of research involving human subjects, ethical principles of clinical research, and proper implementation and conduct of clinical trials.
    Prerequisite: Student must have completed BMSC 5160.
    Offered Fall and Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • OSMM 5390 Special Problems in Clinical Research

    3 SCH. Students will conduct research of an individualized problem under the direction and supervision of a graduate faculty mentor.
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • OSMM 5391 Special Problems in Clinical Education

    3 SCH. Students will develop educational materials and lectures under the direction and supervision of a graduate faculty mentor.
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • OSMM 6100 Current Topics in Musculoskeletal Medicine

    1 SCH. Topics are selected by the student’s major professor and graduate advisor. Topics include; basic science, clinical research and education aspects of manual/manipulative and musculoskeletal medicine in human and animal models. May be repeated for credit.
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Letter Grade

Physical Therapy
  

  • DPHT 7001 Emotional Intelligence 1

    0 SCH. This course will introduce students to the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) and provide context for use of EI related skills in clinical practice and self care. Students will take an individualized EQ-I assessment, be provided with an assessment report, discuss areas of greater and lesser use, and determine how these may be impacting their academic/clinical experiences. Students will develop SMART goals and track them over the course of their program. Learning activities may include lectures, small groups, self-directed study, and individualized coaching/mentoring for areas of concern. Final grade will be determined based upon participation and completion of assignments.
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in SHP-DPT
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7002 Emotional Intelligence 2

    0 SCH. This course will build on knowledge and skills introduced in DPHT 7001 and continue to examine the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) as well as provided context for use of EI related skills in clinical practice and self-care. Students will complete an individualized EQ-I assessment, be provided with as assessment report, discuss areas of greater and lesser use, and determine how these may be impacting their academic/clinical experiences. Students will develop SMART goals and track them over the course of their program. Learning activities may include lectures, small groups, self-directed study, and individualized coaching/mentoring for areas of concern. Final grade will be determined based upon participation and completion of assignments.
    Prerequisite: Enrollment in SHP-DPT and completion of DPHT 7001
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7003 Emotional Intelligence 3

    0 SCH. This course will build on knowledge and skills introduced in DPHT 7001, 7002 and continue to examine the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) as well as provided context for use of EI related skills in clinical practice and self-care. Students will complete an individualized EQ-I assessment, be provided with as assessment report, discuss areas of greater and lesser use, and determine how these may be impacting their academic/clinical experiences. Students will develop SMART goals and track them over the course of their program. Learning activities may include lectures, small groups, self-directed study, and individualized coaching/mentoring for areas of concern. Final grade will be determined based upon participation and completion of assignments.
    Prerequisite: Must complete DPHT 7001 and DPHT 7002
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7099 Interprofessional Education and Practice Elective

    0 SCH. The IPEP elective course will offer students a variety of topics across health profession disciplines.
    Offered Spring
    Pass/Not Pass
  

  • DPHT 7133 Preliminary Clinical Practicum

    1 SCH. The Preliminary Clinical Practicum consists of 80 contact hours over 2 weeks.  Preliminary Clinical Practicum consists of two weeks of supervised full-time clinical practice in the first year of the Summer semester and is the first of five (5) clinical experiences. The course will acquaint the students to various clinical environments. This clinical course emphasizes observation and reflection of characteristics of professional practice as demonstrated by health care providers in clinical practice, as well as a chance to practice basic skills.
    Offered Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7153 Comprehensive Exams

    1 SCH. This course integrates all previous didactic course work and culminates in a simulated complex patient case and a practice physical therapy licensure written examination. This course will provide students the opportunity to synthesize and integrate all of their didactic course work into a simulated physical therapy examination and intervention strategy for patients with complex diagnoses.

    This course includes two parts:
    a) Taking a comprehensive practical exam
    b) A computer-based physical therapy license practice exam

    a) Comprehensive Practical Exam:
    The purpose of the comprehensive practical examination is to emphasize that students are expected to acquire and cumulatively maintain levels of competence necessary for successful completion of the program and clinical practice after graduation. The comprehensive practical exam will test students’ knowledge, attitudes, ability to practice safely, and ability to perform psychomotor skills, reasoning, problem-solving skills, time management, organizational skills and clinical experiences completed related to coursework completed in the first two years of the program.

    Students are required to pass the comprehensive practical examination. Students must safely and effectively pass the comprehensive practical examinations that have been required as part of their pre-clinical course work prior to going on their full-time clinical experiences. Given the expectation and necessity for safe practice in the clinical setting all students are required to demonstrate safe practice and to meet a minimal passing
    grade for the comprehensive practical exam in the program. The minimal passing grade for the comprehensive practical exam is 80%.

    Comprehensive practical exam will only be considered for a passing grade if a student demonstrates safe practice. If a student does not demonstrate safe practice the student automatically receives a failing grade, even if they are able to demonstrate successful completion of other exam criteria. Safe practice alone does not ensure a passing grade. Students must also meet the practical exam criteria for a passing grade in order to
    successfully pass the examination.

    Students who fail the comprehensive practical examination on the first attempt will have opportunities to remediate to re-take a similar examination. The remediation plan will be determined by the course instructors and will be different for each student based on student’s performance in different areas in the comprehensive practical exam. At the discretion of the course instructors, a student may have a remediation plan that may waive the exam re-take. A student can re-take a comprehensive examination only one time. A re-take for the comprehensive practical examination must be completed during the semester in which the course is offered. Students who have not successfully completed the comprehensive practical examination will not be allowed to go on their clinical education experiences/internships until they have successfully completed the comprehensive practical examination and/or individualized remediation plan.

    b) A computer-based physical therapy license practice exam:
    The second part of this course consists of taking a physical therapy license practice exam. The purpose of this exam is to help students prepare for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The exam gives the students an opportunity to take a timed, computer-based, multiple-choice examination that closely resembles the National Physical Therapy Examination. The exam will provide the most comprehensive resources and tools for students to develop an efficient and effective study plan, assess their individual strengths and weaknesses and increase their critical reasoning skills to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass

  

  • DPHT 7155 Rural and Underserved Populations

    1 SCH. Rural and Underserved Populations course is a one-credit course that provides physical therapy students an understanding of major issues in the rural health care system and the environment in which the physical therapists as rural health clinicians must function. This course will provide an understanding of the demographics, economics, and structure of the healthcare delivery system in rural America with a concentration on the diverse population in Texas regions. Additionally, current Federal and state health policy will be examined with special attention on reports from the Center for Rural Affairs and reform legislation addressed by the U.S. Congress and the White House.
    Offered Every Other Summer - Odd Years
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7192 Capstone

    1 SCH. During the Capstone experience, the student will be engaged in the following three activities: (1) presenting the scholarly project; (2) taking a comprehensive exam as part of the program’s Post- Test practice comprehensive exam for program evaluation; (3) participating in a licensure preparatory course. The first part of the Capstone course prepares the students to present their scholarly project work in an oral or poster format. The second part of the Capstone course includes a comprehensive practical exam to review the effectiveness of the program’s educational outcomes. The third part of the Capstone course consists of a licensing examination review seminar provided by the professionals in the field of physical therapy educational resources. The seminar will provide the most comprehensive resources and tools for students to develop an efficient and effective study plan, assess their individual strengths and weaknesses and increase their critical reasoning skills to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination.
    Offered Spring
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7200 Clinical Anatomy II

    2 SCH. This course is a continuation of Clinical Anatomy I and facilitates the study of neuroanatomical structures at the cellular and organ levels, their function, and their relationship to selected disease processes with emphasis on the application of this knowledge to clinical practice. Learning strategies utilized include lectures, team-based learning activities, laboratory-based studies, anatomical models, prosected cadavers. Topographical findings are correlated with the underlying structures. This course focuses on identification of neural structures and recognition of basic function of the structures in brain and spinal cord. Assessments are conducted using written examinations and lab practicals.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7209 Foundations of Physical Therapy

    2 SCH. Foundations of Physical Therapy course addresses the professional socialization process, professional values, and professionalism. An understanding of ethical and legal issues affecting the physical therapy profession is taught, with special regard to the patient’s rights to confidentiality and dignity. Additionally, professional codes and guides of behavior are emphasized in relation to the delivery of competent, ethical, legal, and compassionate care. Other topics include verbal and nonverbal communication (active/effective listening, empathetic responding), professional communication, cultural competency, relationships with others (stress management, conflict resolution), and patients’/clients’ emotional responses to illness and disability.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7221 Evidence Based Practice I

    2 SCH. Evidence Based Practice I is the first in a series of four to introduce the student with evidence-based practice concepts that integrate the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient’s/client’s unique values and circumstances. The course emphasizes methods to access professional literature databases, basic research design and statistics for better understanding, reviewing, analyzing, and critically evaluating the literature, which influence physical therapy practice
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7225 Culture/Teaching & Learning

    2 SCH. The course consists of 30 contact hours. This course examines cultural and psychosocial issues of various populations in health care with emphasis in physical therapy. Cultural and psychosocial variables are examined in relation to patient/client’s beliefs, attitudes, traditions, disease/injury, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and learning needs. Empathetic responding, patient-centered care approach, and utilization of teaching and learning strategies are included to enhance student’s role as a patient/client educator.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7230 Therapeutic Exercise I

    2 SCH. Therapeutic Exercise I consists of lecture, demonstration, and lab. This course is an introduction to discuss the application of neuromuscular control principles, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to the development of sound therapeutic exercise procedures. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of research literature as it pertains to therapeutic exercise prescription for individuals with movement dysfunction. The concepts of specificity of training and progression will be included in the course’s four primary areas: mobility, muscle performance, balance, and posture.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7232 Therapeutic Interventions I

    2 SCH. Therapeutic Interventions I is an integrated student of theoretical basis for patient’s/clients examination, evaluation, and intervention strategies used to alleviate movement dysfunction caused by a multitude of pathologies. Developing knowledge and skills in proper patient and therapist body mechanics, transfer techniques, bed mobility training, wheelchair design, patient positioning and draping and use of ambulatory assistive devices are emphasized. Additionally, the course will include development of a plan of care taking into consideration problem solving, clinical decision making, evidenced based practice and patient-centered care for a patient with movement dysfunction and/or pain.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7233 Therapeutic Interventions II

    2 SCH. Therapeutic Interventions II consists of lecture, demonstration and lab. This course is an integrated study of theoretical basis for patient examination, evaluation and intervention strategies to alleviate movement dysfunction and pain caused by a multitude of pathologies. The focus of the course is to develop proper therapist knowledge and skills pertaining to the prescription, application and integration of thermal, electromagnetic, mechanical therapeutic modalities, and massage into a comprehensive plan of care. Concepts related to the use of therapeutic modalities as related to wounds will also be discussed. Additionally, the course will include development of a plan of care taking into consideration problem-solving, clinical decision making, evidenced based practice and patient-centered care for a patient with movement dysfunction and/or pain.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7244 Evidence Based Practice III

    2 SCH. EBP III is a 2-credit hour course in a series of four of EBP series. This course uses patient case scenarios to answer clinical questions in regard to patient diagnosis, evaluation, intervention, prognosis, and outcome assessment by applying statistic methods, procedure of evidence-based practice, and fundamental knowledge of physical therapy. The course emphasis will be evaluating case scenarios to appraise the evidence and answer questions about interventions, comparison interventions and outcomes. The course will be taught in methods of lectures, exams, group discussion, presentations, and library search to enhancing students’ skills of analyzing, clinical reasoning and decision-making of patient case scenarios.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7254 Advanced Clinical Diagnostic Testing & Imaging

    2 SCH. Advanced Clinical Diagnostics and Imaging consists of thirty (30) contact hours per semester. Lectures and self-study assignments discuss the basic principles, purpose and process of imaging analysis applied to patient/client management in physical therapy practice. Basic interpretation methods of assessing radiographic imaging and application of findings to physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions are included. Additionally, the ability to demonstrate clinical judgment and recognize diagnostic imaging findings that trigger a medical referral is emphasized.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7256 Health Promotion

    2 SCH. Health Promotion emphasizes discussion and application of elements of health and wellness during the process of examination, evaluation and intervention. Elements of physical activity, nutrition, medical/complimentary strategies, behaviors/risk factors modification are included. The national strategy for improving American health is discussed in context of expanding physical therapists’ role in health promotion through teaching and learning strategies to help patients/clients redesign their lifestyles.
    Offered Every other Summer-Even Years
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7270 Business & Leadership in Physical Therapy

    2 SCH. DPHT 7270 Business and Leadership in Physical Therapy consists of 30 hours. This course discusses principles of leadership and management for physical therapy practice, including ethical behaviors and beliefs; motivating; coaching and mentoring; life-long learning; business and strategic planning; financial management; reimbursement, practice management, personnel recruitment and retention; liability issues and risk management; effective marketing and consulting skills.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7271 Prosthetics, Orthotics & Advanced Gait

    2 SCH. Prosthetics, Orthotics, & Advanced Gait discusses pathological gait of patients/clients with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and/or integumentary impairments/functional limitations using prosthetic and orthotic devices. The course emphasizes types of orthotic and prosthetic devices, assessments, reassessment and corrections of gait deviations using therapeutic interventions geared toward functional interventions, patient/family education, exercises, and balance and coordination techniques.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7272 Evidence Based Practice IV

    3 SCH. EBP IV continues the focus of DPHT 7244 EBP III from the selection of a clinical case and review of pertinent literature to the culmination of writing a case report. Individuals who are working with specific faculty research projects will finalize their writing and/or presentation requirements with their individual mentors. In addition, to lecture, discussion, classroom time will be spent evaluating case scenarios to appraise the evidence and answering questions about examination and interventions, outcomes, clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews. Clinical reasoning and critical thinking are refined and supported through team-based learning.  
     
    Purpose of EBP IV 
    To enhance clinical reasoning/decision-making using relevant research and clinical topics.
    To integrate credible literature, which supports clinical reasoning and decision making.
    To enhance the student’s ability to concisely communicate the clinical reasoning/decision-making process involved in answering clinical and/or research questions.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7301 Clinical Medicine I

    3 SCH. This course will cover the basic normal physiology and pathophysiology that physical therapists encounter during their practice in the following areas: nerve, muscle, cardiovascular, respiration, renal, gastrointestinal, metabolism and temperature regulation, and endocrine systems.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7302 Clinical Medicine II

    3 SCH. Clinical Medicine II is the second in a series of two (2) to provide a foundation in understanding the medications used across the lifespan to treat a variety of diagnoses commonly seen in clinical practice. Emphasis will be on anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, psychopharmacologic, endocrine pharmacotherapy in relation to adverse clinical reactions. Additionally, this course introduces pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles, potential drug interactions seen in patients/clients receiving physical therapy and integrate these principles with common pathologies.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7305 Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology

    3 SCH. The course consists of 45 contact hours. Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology is an integrated study of applied anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics as they relate specifically to the analysis of human movement. Emphasis is placed on observational skill as well as an integrated understanding of muscle function and resultant musculoskeletal movements. The course Human Anatomy with Lab is taken concurrently by Physical Therapy students, and is an integral part of the objectives this course needs to achieve.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7307 Clinical Reasoning I

    3 SCH. Clinical Reasoning I: Intro to Examination is the first course in a series of two (2) to cover differential diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy practice. Exploration of basic concepts of clinical decision making and problem solving are included. Models of clinical reasoning are identified. Additionally, the course introduces the Guide terminology regarding disease, pathophysiology, impairments, functional limitation, disability, handicap and societal limitation. Using patient case scenarios and simulated patients, the course integrates clinical screening process of the physical examination including history taking, physiologic status, posture, flexibility, strength/motor performance and soft tissue assessment for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Physical examination, as part of the lab component, will also include goniometric measurements, manual muscle testing, static posture assessment, and assessment of functional tasks. The WHO IFC is emphasized throughout the course delineating the consequences of disease and injury at the level of the person and of society.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7320 Integrated Control of Movement

    3 SCH. The Integrated Control of Movement course introduces a framework that enables learners to incorporate current theory and research on motor control into clinical practice. The emphasis of this course is analyzing information from evidence-based research to understand movement patterns and implications for therapeutic interventions. Laboratory practice highlights tests and measures that characterize or quantify posture, gait, locomotion, balance, and the initiation, modification and control of movement patterns during motor learning. Mechanisms of neural plasticity and their impact on patient’s/client’s recovery of function and considerations for evidence-based intervention are applied to virtual case studies.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7323 Applied Exercise Physiology

    3 SCH. The Applied Exercise Physiology concentrates on physiological and biochemical responses occurring in various body systems with exercise and activity in healthy individuals and individuals with diseases/disorders. Neural, muscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary adaptations to regular exercise of various types are discussed. Factors that influence the response to exercise such as age, sex and environment are discussed. Principles of exercise testing and prescription are addressed for healthy individuals as well as patients in rehabilitation using exercise as a preventive and/or intervention tool.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7324 Development and Geriatrics

    3 SCH. Development and Geriatrics follows sequential human development from neonate through geriatric, as applied to physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes observed in physical therapy practice. Special emphasis is on physical therapy examination and evaluation of gross motor skills in children and older adults. Neuromusculoskeletal changes are analyzed to determine the rate of change and patterns of development. Theories of normal and pathological aging are discussed as well as integration of physical, psychosocial and social issues of aging in physical therapy practice. Stages of development are also related to patient’s/client’s teaching and learning strategies for parents of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, and respectively young, middle and old adults.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7333 Evidence Based Practice II

    3 SCH. Evidence Based Practice II is the second in a series of four to use patient case scenarios to answer clinical questions in regard to patient’s/client’s diagnosis, measurement, prognosis, intervention, comparison intervention, and outcomes using research designs, variables, measurement and validity. This course emphasis will be evaluating case scenarios to appraise the evidence and answer questions about diagnosis, measurement, and prognosis.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7340 Cardiovascular- Pulmonary and Integumentary Physical Therapy

    3 SCH. This course is an integrated study of the examination, evaluation and management of patients/clients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary diseases/dysfunctions. Emphasis is placed on the integration of results from diagnostic tests and measures with physical findings for the development of plan of care and implementation of appropriate interventions.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7342 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I

    4 SCH. This course is offered during the fall semester of the second year of the Doctorate in Physical Therapy curriculum. This course is the first in a series of two (2) to focus on examination, evaluation and interventions of a patient/client with neurologic, neuromuscular and developmental dysfunctions. These include, but are not limited, to Cerebrovascular Accidents (Stroke), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebellar Disorders and Ataxia, Peripheral Neuropathies, Post-Polio Syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis. 

    Students will be expected to recall and apply information from previous course work in a clinically relevant manner. Presentation of course material will reinforce earlier course work in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuromuscular pathology, and will take place in both the classroom and the laboratory settings. The instructional approach of the course will include didactic lecture and case study presentations with an emphasis on problem-oriented learning in an effort to encourage active student participation and clinical decision making. Laboratory sessions will emphasize the development of specific psychomotor skills necessary for the successful assessment and treatment of the adult neurological client.

    Course content has been designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the pathophysiology and physical therapy management related to neuromuscular disorders.  Emphasis is placed on the mechanism of injury, survey of epidemiology and etiology, symptomatology, pathology, and acute management and prognosis of specific neuromuscular disorders. The course content has been designed to provide the student with an understanding of theoretical treatment models based on normal sensorimotor development, neurophysiology, and motor control as a basis for clinical decision making. Treatment approaches to be discussed include Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), and Motor Relearning Program (MRP). Integration of treatment approaches will be emphasized. Upon completion of the course, students will be expected to synthesize course content in such a way as to demonstrate competency in the professional behaviors necessary for becoming an effective physical therapist.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade

  

  • DPHT 7343 Clinical Reasoning II

    3 SCH. Clinical reasoning II: Advanced Examination & Evaluation includes lecture, small group discussions and case presentations. This course is the second in a series of two (2) to covers differential diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy practice. Further exploration of the physical therapy examination, evaluation, and management process is included.  Using patient case scenarios, students will further refine ability to recognize histories, risk factors, and signs and symptoms of conditions that may indicate need for referral. This course is designed to advance differential diagnostic skills for evaluating individuals with diagnoses that fall both within and outside the scope of physical therapy.  The course emphasizes evidence-based practice guidelines for physical therapy examination and presents disablement using terminology consistent with the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).  This course not only reviews examination in orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary realms of physical therapy but is particularly designed to advance each student’s diagnostic skills in his or her own respective area of clinical practice.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7350 Therapeutic Exercise II

    1 SCH. Therapeutic Exercise II is the second in a series of two (2) to discuss the integration of therapeutic exercise/interventions prescription with evidence based practice and outcome selection. Management guidelines based on pathophysiology and patient’s/client’s impairments are emphasized for acute, subacute and chronic medical conditions. Application of therapeutic exercises using these guidelines is applied to body systems/structures for various medical conditions.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7352 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II

    4 SCH. This is the second in a series of two (2) to focus on examination, evaluation and interventions of adult and children with neurologic, neuromuscular and developmental dysfunctions. The instructional approach of the course will include didactic lecture and case study presentations with an emphasis on problem-oriented learning in an effort to encourage active student participation and clinical decision making. Laboratory sessions will emphasize the development of specific psychomotor skills necessary for the successful assessment and treatment of the children and adult neurological client. Dysfunctions include, but are not limited, to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and developmental coordination disorders.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7400 Clinical Anatomy I

    4 SCH. Clinical Anatomy I is the first in a series of two (2) courses. This course facilitates the study of human anatomical structures and their function, covering upper extremity, back/vertebral column, lower extremity, head and neck, and viscera. This course also facilitates understanding of anatomical mechanism to selected disease processes with emphasis on PT clinical practice. Learning strategies utilized include lectures and laboratory-based studies, prosected cadavers, anatomical models, and anatomy software. Assessments are conducted using computer-based written examinations and scantron-based lab practicals.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7445 Clinical Practicum I

    3 SCH. The Clinical Practicum I consists of 240 contact hours over 6 weeks. Clinical Practicum I consists of six (6) weeks of full time clinical practice in a clinical environment. This course is the second in a series of five (5) supervised full-time clinical experiences. This clinical course emphasizes application of physical therapy knowledge, skills, and behaviors appropriate to patient and practice management.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7541 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I

    4 SCH. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I is the first in a series of two (2) courses to discuss the musculoskeletal dysfunction philosophy of examination and evaluation as related primarily to musculoskeletal problems of the upper quarter. This course describes principles of examination, evaluation, diagnosis for patients with musculoskeletal impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities involving the spine and extremities. Specific emphasis is placed on utilizing information obtained from the examination to develop a comprehensive intervention plan to address impairments identified from the exam including implementation of a therapeutic exercise program for specific patient problems, including post-surgical rehabilitation. Examination strategies are presented via lecture, demonstration, and lab practice format.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7551 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II

    4 SCH. Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II is the second in a series of two (2) courses to discuss the musculoskeletal dysfunction philosophy of examination, evaluation, and intervention planning as related primarily to musculoskeletal problems of the lower quarter. This course describes principles of examination, evaluation, diagnosis for patients with musculoskeletal impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities involving the spine and extremities. Specific emphasis is placed on utilizing information obtained from the examination to develop a comprehensive intervention plan to address impairments identified from the exam including implementation of a therapeutic exercise program for specific patient problems, including post-surgical rehabilitation. Examination strategies are presented via lecture, demonstration, and lab practice format.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • DPHT 7560 Clinical Practicum II

    4 SCH. The Clinical Practicum II consists of 320 contact hours over 8 weeks. Clinical Practicum II consists of eight (8) weeks of full time supervised clinical practice and is the third in a series of five (5) clinical experiences. This clinical course emphasizes application and analysis of physical therapy knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to patient and practice management.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7673 Clinical Practicum III

    4 SCH. The Clinical Practicum III consists of 320 contact hours over 8 weeks. Clinical Practicum III consists of eight (8) weeks of full time supervised clinical practice and is the fourth in a series of five (5) clinical experiences. This clinical course continues the focus of DPHT 7560 through application and further analysis of physical therapy knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to patient and practice management.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • DPHT 7780 Internship

    6 SCH. The Specialized Internship consists of 480 contact hours over 12 weeks. Specialized Internship consists of twelve (12) weeks of full time supervised clinical practice in the students’ selected area(s) of physical therapy practice which refines the critical thinking and clinical decision making processes as well as integration of evidence-based practice to guide autonomous practice and professional development.
    Offered Spring
    Pass/No Pass

Physician Assistant Studies
  

  • MPAS 5001 Emotional Intelligence 1

    0 SCH. This course will introduce students to the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) and provide context for use of EI related skills in clinical practice and self-care. Students will take an individualized EQ-I assessment, be provided with an assessment report, discuss areas of greater and lesser use, and determine how these may be impacting their academic/clinical experiences. Students will develop SMART goals and track them over the course of their program. Learning activities may include lectures, small groups, self-directed study, and individualized coaching/mentoring for areas of concern. Final grade will be determined based upon participation and completion of assignments.
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in SHP-MPAS program
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5002 Emotional Intelligence 2

    0 SCH. This course will build on knowledge and skills introduced in MPAS 5001 and continue to examine the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) as well as provided context for use of EI related skills in clinical practice and self-care.  Students will complete an individualized EQ-I assessment, be provided with as assessment report, discuss areas of greater and lesser use, and determine how these may be impacting their academic/clinical experiences. Students will develop SMART goals and track them over the course of their program. Learning activities may include lectures, small groups, self-directed study, and individualized coaching/mentoring for areas of concern. Final grade will be determined based upon participation and completion of assignments.
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in SHP MPA, MPAS 5001
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5003 Emotional Intelligence 3

    0 SCH. This course will build on knowledge and skills introduced in MPAS 5001, 5002 and continue to examine the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) as well as provided context for use of EI related skills in clinical practice and self-care.  Students will complete an individualized EQ-I assessment, be provided with as assessment report, discuss areas of greater and lesser use, and determine how these may be impacting their academic/clinical experiences. Students will develop SMART goals and track them over the course of their program. Learning activities may include lectures, small groups, self-directed study, and individualized coaching/mentoring for areas of concern. Final grade will be determined based upon participation and completion of assignments.
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in SHP MPA, MPAS 5001, MPAS 5002
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5099 Interprofessional Education and Practice Elective

    0 SCH. The IPEP elective course will offer students a variety of topics across health profession disciplines.
    Offered Spring
    Pass/Not Pass
  

  • MPAS 5190 Senior Seminar

    3 SCH. The senior seminar is a capstone course designed to assess the graduate competencies required for entry into the PA profession in the areas of knowledge base, patient management skills, and professionalism. Presentations, lectures and workshops are provided during the course to assist students in preparing for the PA National Certifying Examination after graduation. Assessment is conducted using practical examinations, oral exams, case presentations, attendance and participation, documentation of care experiences, and written examinations.
    Offered Spring
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5201 Physician Assistant Master’s Project

    2 SCH. This course requires students to complete a scholarly project. Through lecture and question/feedback sessions, students choose a clinical question of interest, review relevant published research using medical databases to access medical literature/research data, analyze data, and report results. Assessment is conducted using written assignments.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5203 Dermatology

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in Dermatology from a primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Also covered is the relevant epidemiology, demographics, pathophysiology, expected history and physical, laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, and disease prevention will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of didactic phase of program.
    Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5205 Clinical Skills

    2 SCH. This course teaches students basic clinical skills. Areas of focus include suturing, sterile technique, casting, venipuncture, injection and intravenous techniques, male and female genitalia examinations, and endotracheal intubation. During this course, students will be certified in American Heart Association Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Assessment is accomplished through written examinations, participation, and performance of clinical skills.
    Offered Spring
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5206 Hematology and Lab Medicine

    2 SCH. This course presents an introduction to hematologic conditions and common laboratory diagnostic tests. The course focuses on diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors,  pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory studies, treatments, and monitoring. The laboratory portion covers indications for common laboratory tests, normal/abnormal values, interpretation of results, and correlation with clinical conditions. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written examinations.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5207 Principles of Evidence Based Medicine

    2 SCH. This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to interpret and appraise evidence in the medical literature and apply the results to clinical decision-making. The first part of the course focuses on addressing the quality of research findings related to purpose, study design, sample-size/methods, data, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. The second part focuses on examining the quality and applicability of the evidence base for framing clinical research questions using evidence-based decision making skills. Assessment is conducted using lab assignments, individual projects, and written examinations.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5208 Clinical Anatomy 2

    2 SCH. This course is a continuation of Clinical Anatomy I and facilitates the study of human anatomical structures, their function, and their relationship to selected disease processes with emphasis on the application of this knowledge to PA practice. Learning strategies utilized include lectures, group activities, team-based learning activities, laboratory-based studies, anatomical models, plastinated specimens, prosected cadavers, and anatomy software. Regional and topographical findings are correlated with the underlying structures. This course focuses on the anatomical relationships of organs and organ systems and how these relationships inform and influence diagnosis and therapy. Assessments are conducted using written examinations and lab practicals.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5209 Cardiovascular 1

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in cardiovascular medicine from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Students also learn how to utilize, evaluate, and interpret 12-lead and rhythm electrocardiograms. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5210 Cardiovascular 2

    2 SCH. This course is a continuation of Cardiovascular 1 and presents common conditions encountered in cardiovascular medicine from the primary care perspective. The course focuses on the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5211 Medical Interviewing

    2 SCH. This course will teach the PA student to conduct and document a focused and complete medical history. A series of lectures will define the rules, norms, and ethics governing the collection and documentation of medical information and describe the structure and function of the focused and complete medical history. Instruction will focus on developing professional rapport, collaboration, and communication skills amongst patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. Instruction will include developing awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and to diverse patient populations. Structured written exercises and OSCEs (with mock interviews) will be assigned to provide the PA student an opportunity to apply what they have learned to a simulated patient encounter. Assessment may include quizzes, written examinations, OSCEs, and writing assignments.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5212 Fundamentals of Behavioral Sciences

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in psychiatry from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring.  Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Fall 
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5213 Clinical Integrated Medicine 3

    2 SCH. This course is a continuation of CIM 2.  This course is designed to integrate the medical knowledge and skills acquired in coursework into practical experiences.  This course aims to develop clinical reasoning skills in preparation for the clinical phase of training. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, and self-directed study. Students may participate in the following: inter-professional experiences, hands-on activities, clinical decision-making activities, patient simulations, and objective structured clinical examinations. Assessment is conducted using written and practical exams.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5214 Clinical Integrated Medicine 4

    2 SCH. This course is a continuation of CIM 3.  This course is designed to integrate the medical knowledge and skills acquired in coursework into practical experiences.  This course aims to develop clinical reasoning skills in preparation for the clinical phase of training. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, and self-directed study. Students may participate in the following: inter-professional experiences, hands-on activities, clinical decision-making activities, patient simulations, and objective structured clinical examinations. Assessment is conducted using written and practical exams.
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5215 Neuroanatomy

    2 SCH. This course facilitates the study of human neuroanatomical structures of the brain and brainstem, their function, and their relationship to selected disease processes with emphasis on the application of this knowledge to PA practice.  Learning strategies may include lectures, group activities, laboratory-based studies, anatomical models, prosected cadavers, and anatomy software. Assessments are conducted using written examinations and lab practicals.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5241 Clinical Integrated Medicine 1

    2 SCH. This course is designed to integrate the medical knowledge and skills acquired in coursework into practical experiences. This course aims to develop clinical reasoning skills in preparation for the clinical phase of training. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, and self-directed study. Students may participate in the following: inter-professional experiences, hands-on activities, clinical decision-making activities, patient simulations, and objective structured clinical examinations. Assessment is conducted using written and practical exams.
    Offered Spring
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5242 Clinical Integrated Medicine 2

    2 SCH. This course is a continuation of CIM 1. This course is designed to integrate the medical knowledge and skills acquired in coursework into practical experiences. This course aims to develop clinical reasoning skills in preparation for the clinical phase of training. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, and self-directed study. Students may participate in the following: inter-professional experiences, hands-on activities, clinical decision-making activities, patient simulations, and objective structured clinical examinations. Assessment is conducted using written and practical examinations.
    Offered Summer
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5250 Emergency Medicine

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in Emergency Medicine. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students also learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, pathophysiology, expected history and physical, laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, and disease prevention will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5255 Neurology

    2 SCH. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management of common conditions encountered in neurology from the primary care perspective. Course content will include the relevant neuroanatomy, epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Fall - Class of 2021 and Spring - Class of 2022
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5260 Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students also learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5265 Endocrinology

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in endocrinology from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5270 Genitourinary

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in urology and nephrology from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5271 Women’s Health

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in women’s health from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations. **This course is for Class of 2021 and later.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5272 Pediatrics

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in the pediatric population from a primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring.  Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Fall 
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5273 Musculoskeletal

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in the musculoskeletal system from the primary care perspective. The course focuses on the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring.  Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Fall 
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5275 Pulmonology

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in Pulmonology from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students also learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, pathophysiology, expected history and physical, laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, and disease prevention will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, case studies, and self-directed study. Assessment is conducted using written examinations.
    Offered Fall
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5280 Gastroenterology

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in gastroenterology from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study, and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Summer
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5290 Approach to PA Practice

    2 SCH. This course provides an introductory overview of topics relevant to PA practice with emphasis on professionalism and meeting the needs of diverse populations. The course uses lecture, presentation, class discussion, and group interaction to explore a variety of factors that affect healthcare delivery including public health, interprofessional practice, and patient safety. During the course, students are encouraged to consider social, psychological, spiritual, economic, cultural, and ethical aspects of working in a health care system. Assessments include written assignments, group presentations, and reflective discussion. 
    Offered Fall
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5291 Senior Seminar

    2 SCH. The senior seminar is a capstone course designed to assess the graduate competencies required for entry into the PA profession in the areas of knowledge base, patient management skills, and professionalism. Presentations, lectures and workshops are provided during the course to assist students in preparing for the PA National Certifying Examination after graduation. Assessment is conducted using practical examinations, oral exams, case presentations, attendance and participation, documentation of care experiences, and written examinations.
    Offered Spring 
    Pass/No Pass
  

  • MPAS 5295 Geriatric Medicine

    2 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in Geriatric Medicine.  The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management.  Students also learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, pathophysiology, expected history and physical, laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring.  Important patient education, health promotion, and disease prevention will be included.  Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study and individual activities.  Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Spring for Class of 2021, Fall for Class of 2022
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5302 Fund of Behavioral Science

    2 SCH. This course presents common psychosocial conditions encountered in primary care practice.  The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Also covered is the relevant epidemiology, demographics, pathophysiology, expected history and physical, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, and opportunities for prevention will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
  

  • MPAS 5304 Introduction of Pharmacology

    3 SCH. This course introduces principles of pharmacology to develop understanding and application of effective and safe therapeutic regimens for patients. Course objectives involve learning basic principles of pharmacology such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and biotransformation. These basic components are applied to understanding commonly prescribed drugs and drug classes including their therapeutic application, mechanisms of action, contraindications, adverse effects, and drug interactions. An integral part of the course is writing prescriptions and dosage calculation. Assessment is conducted using written examinations.
    Offered Spring
    Letter Grade
 

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