Course Description

PA 528 PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINE IV   5.0 Credit(s)
This is the fourth in a series of four courses designed to provide the study of human diseases and disorders by organ system, using a lifespan approach from newborn to the elderly. Course includes epidemiology, etiology, history, clinical signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, diagnostic studies, therapeutic management, prevention, and prognosis of disease in clinical medicine. Organ systems covered include women's health/OBGYN, pediatrics, emergency medicine and surgery. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices using lecture, case study, and a problem-based learning approach. Lectures and case study formats will be utilized to introduce the PA student to the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and pertinent differential diagnosis, medical decision-making and management of common conditions in each of these disciplines. Lectures are intended to supplement the reading assignments, and it is expected that each student will read the pertinent chapters in the text. Additional handouts and materials may be distributed by instructors at their discretion.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years