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OCC - 520 Health Conditions
Selected medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions with emphasis on their etiology, prognosis, medical and pharmacological management will be explored through lecture, presentation and discussion. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 521 OT Interventions III
Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 522 OT Interventions IV
Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 525 Intro to Neuroscience
Lecture-discussion formats cover the anatomy, functions and the selected lesion of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The student will learn the basic principles of organization, structure and function within the human nervous system and correlate specific clinical signs and symptoms to lesions within the central and peripheral nervous systems. Examples of application to medical care and occupational therapy are included in selected assessment and treatment descriptions. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 526 OT Interventions III Fieldwork
Prerequisite: OCC-517 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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OCC - 530 OT Persp in Health & Wellness
This course provides students with a holistic overview of the multifaceted dimensions of health and wellness across the life span. The six dimensions of health are explored within the context of occupational therapy. Students will also examine the influence of chronic disease on health, wellness, and occupational performance. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 532 OT Perspectives in Technology
Exposure to assistive technology with emphasis on assessment, selection, characteristics and application. Emphasis will be on low technology and high technology devices and systems to include wheelchairs, seating systems, switches, computer units and the indications for use in the role of human performance. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 536 Issues and Perspectives in Pediatric OT
Issues and perspectives, which are unique to the pediatric population are explored in this course. The course begins with foundational topics of occupational performance as it relates to various pediatric populations. To provide the students with clinical reasoning tools used in the occupational therapy process with children and their families, exploration of various frames of reference is then completed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 537 Issues and Perspectives in Geriatric OT
Focuses on an understanding of the occupational therapist’s role in working with the geriatric population including service delivery systems, normal and pathological changes occurring as one ages and specific interventions utilized by practitioners. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 538 Evaluation & Assessments
Administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of selected tests and informal assessments useful in an occupational therapy evaluation of clients of varying ages and disability will be examined in this course. Students will critically assess the merits of various instruments based upon the essential components of credibility, and will recognize the strengths and limitations of the instruments reviewed. Focus on the clinical reasoning used in the evaluation and re-evaluation process (i.e. selection of assessments, interpretation and application of results) will be explored and implemented. Ethical considerations required in evaluation process will also be addressed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 543 Health Care Organizations
This course reviews and identifies the factors, forces and dynamics of the environment in which health care services are provided. The interrelationships of health care institutions in the future and their impact on occupational therapy will be discussed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 544 Management Concepts for OT
Students will examine administrative activities related to the effective delivery of OT services, including program planning, organization, control and leadership. Personnel management, communication and effective use of professional and non-professional staff, fiscal accountability, quality management, marketing/promotions and resource allocation will be presented. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 576 Sociocultural Aspects of Care
This course introduces students to the cultural issues that impact practice. Culture is multifaceted and will be explored through a variety of viewpoints and applied to a variety of practice settings. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 579 Research Methods
This course provides the foundation for participation in clinical research and the importance of evidence based practice in occupationl therapy. Emphasis will be on quantitative research design, data analysis strategies and the incorporation of evidence based practice to clinical practice. This course will serve as a basis for reseach projects with assigned research faculty. Prerequisites: CHS 501. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 581 Qualitative Rsch Method/Design
This course provides the students with an opportunity to explore and experience how both mixed methods and qualitative research methodologies are used in clinical and management outcome research. Emphasis will be on design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as communication and presentation of findings. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 582 Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice
This course provides the foundation for participation in clinical research and the importance of evidence based practice in occupationl therapy. Emphasis will be on quantitative research design, data analysis strategies, and the incorporation of evidence based practice to clinical practice. This course will serve as a basis for reseach projects with assigned research faculty. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 583 Graduate Research Project
The three Graduate Research Project courses (OCC 583-1, OCC 583-2, OCC 583-3) are the culmination of the research sequence in the occupational therapy curriculum. They provide students with the opportunity to explore and experience clinical research and the outcomes during development of a master’s project. Emphasis will be on strategies related to data collection, analysis, interpretation and data presentation. Small groups of students participate in weekly faculty-student seminars to explore the literature; create and conduct a research project leading to dissemination of the work which will be a final paper and presentation. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 584 Graduate Research Project I
The three Graduate Research Project courses (OCC- 584, OCC-585, OCC-586) are the culmination of the research sequence in the occupational therapy curriculum. They provide students with the opportunity to explore and experience clinical research and the outcomes during development of a master’s project. Emphasis will be on strategies related to data collection, analysis, interpretation and data presentation. Small groups of students participate in weekly faculty-student seminars to explore the literature; create and conduct a research project leading to dissemination of the week which will be a final paper and presentation. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 585 Graduate Research Project II
The three Graduate Research Project courses (OCC- 584, OCC-585, OCC-586) are the culmination of the research sequence in the occupational therapy curriculum. They provide students with the opportunity to explore and experience clinical research and the outcomes during development of a master’s project. Emphasis will be on strategies related to data collection, analysis, interpretation and data presentation. Small groups of students participate in weekly faculty-student seminars to explore the literature; create and conduct a research project leading to dissemination of the week which will be a final paper and presentation. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 593 Advanced Fieldwork I
Supervised field experiences applying theoretical O.T. concepts on subjects having psychosocial/physical dysfunctions. Full-time student status is continued while engaged in fieldwork. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 8
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OCC - 594 Advanced Fieldwork II
Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 8
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OCC - 595 Advanced Fieldwork I
Supervised field experiences applying theoretical O.T. concepts on subjects having psychosocial/physical dysfunctions. Full-time student status is continued while engaged in fieldwork. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 8
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OCC - 596 Advanced Fieldwork II
Supervised field experiences applying theoretical O.T. concepts on subjects having psychosocial/physical dysfunctions. Full-time student status is continued while engaged in fieldwork. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 12
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OCC - 600 Introduction to Occupation, Health and Wellness
Overview of the historical foundations of occupational therapy as they relate to general occupational therapy practice and the philosophical perspectives upon which the profession is based. This course also provides students with a holistic overview of the multifaceted dimensions of health and wellness across the life span. Six dimensions of health are explored within the context of occupational therapy. The influence of chronic disease on health, wellness, and occupational performance will be explored. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 607 Psychosocial Aspects of Care
This course introduces students to mental health theory and how it applies to the occupational therapy process in a variety of practice settings. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 608 Introduction to Clinical Practice
This course is designed to provide the occupational therapy student with a foundation of technical and interpersonal clinical practice skills. The primary goal of the skills presented and practiced in the course is for the students to have exposure, experience, and acquire basic clinical assessment, intervention and clinical reasoning skills as a foundation for productive clinical placements and preceptorships at Rush University Medical Center and in the community. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 609 Occupational Performance and Ability
Focus will be on the development of task analysis skills by applying logical thinking, critical analysis, problem solving and creativity. Students will demonstrate ability to grade and adapt occupation-based tasks and purposeful activity including the interaction of performance areas, components and contexts through dynamic classroom exercises. In addition, a four-week practicum experience within the Rush University Medical Center will allow students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom in a clinical setting. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 610 Occupational Therapy Process
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of the occupational therapy process including evaluation, intervention planning, re-evaluation, and discharge. This will include ability to critique assessment tools, documentation of the occupational therapy process, best practices in education and therapeutic relationships. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 612 Physical Disabilities I
Application of theories and conceptual models for restoration of occupational performance based on biomechanical and rehabilitative principles are presented. The occupational therapy planning, evaluation, and intervention process is introduced and instruction methods include application and synthesis of covered topics. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 613 Physical Disabilities II
Application of theories and conceptual models for restoration of occupational performance based on motor learning, cognitive-perceptual and rehabilitation models of practice. The occupational therapy planning, evaluation and intervention process is introduced and instruction methods include application and synthesis of covered topics. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 614 Mental Health Practice
Students learn to apply theories and conceptual models for restoration of occupational performance based on psychosocial principles for individuals, groups and populations. Didactic and experiential learning activities will engage the student in the occupational therapy evaluation, intervention planning and intervention delivery processes. Students will also apply the principles of group dynamics to a six-week group leadership experience. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 615 Developmental Disabilities I
This course begins with fundamental topics of occupational performance as it relates to human and occupational development, with an emphasis on pediatric developmental. The students will be introduced to clinical reasoning within the context of the occupational therapy process with children and their families. Exposure to various assessment tools will facilitate foundational knowledge needed for occupational therapy evaluations related to development throughout the life cycle. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 616 Developmental Disabilities II
Interventions, which are unique to facilitating human and occupational development, are explored in this course. Students learn to apply practice models and frames of references for the prevention, development, remediation, and restoration of occupational performance as it relates to various developmental disorders. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 617 Clinical Practice Skills/Fieldwork 1-A
This course focuses on development of professional behaviors to prepare students for fieldwork experiences. This course also provides didactic and lab training in the use of physical agent modalities. The course culminates with a supervised two-week field experience related to the theory and application of occupational therapy in the areas of biomechanical, rehabilitation, and psychosocial principles. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 618 Clinical Practice Skills/Fieldwork 1-B
This course will provide didactic and lab training for select clinical skills necessary for successful completion of fieldwork experiences. In addition, this course continues to focus on development of professional behaviors to prepare students for fieldwork experiences. The course culminates with a supervised two-week field experience related to the theory and application of occupational therapy in the areas of biomechanical, rehabilitation, and psychosocial principles. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 620 Foundational Theories in OT
This course focuses on the prevalent theories of occupational therapy and the impact of theory on clinical practice. It introduces students to the difference between models of practice and frames of reference and how theory can be used to guide professional reasoning across the lifespan. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 625 Functional Neuroscience & Cognition
This course consists of lecture and lab content covering the anatomy, functions and selected dysfunctions of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The student will learn the basic principles of organization, structure, and function within the human nervous system and correlate specific clinical signs and symptoms to lesions within the central and peripheral nervous system. Instruction on clinical measures, including evaluation and assessment tools specific to the neurological tracts will be included, with this material being applied through interactive labs. (1.5 sh lecture; 1.5 sh lab) Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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OCC - 630 Program Development
This course will introduce students to community-based practice and the program development process. Students will increase their awareness for opportunities to recommend changes to existing services and/or develop proposals for new services in traditional and emerging practice areas. Students will also explore alternative funding strategies, such as grant writing to fund new or developing programs. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 643 Health Care Systems
This course reviews and identifies the factors, forces, and dynamics of the environment in which health care services are provided. The interrelationships of health care institutions in the future and their impact on occupational therapy will be discussed. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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OCC - 644 Leadership and Advocacy
This course presents the foundations of leadership development with an emphasis on effective management of the delivery of occupational therapy services, personnel management, fiscal management and resource allocation. Institutional, community and political advocacy as it relates to occupational therapy are also presented. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 683 Evidence-Base Practice Series I
The Evidence-Based Practice Series is comprised of three courses (OCC 683, OCC 684, and OCC 685) and is the culmination of the research sequence in the occupational therapy curriculum. It provides students with the opportunity to explore and experience clinical research and the outcomes during development of a graduate research project. Small groups of students participate in weekly faculty-student seminars to explore the literature, create and conduct a research project leading to dissemination of the work, which will be a final paper and presentation. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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OCC - 684 Evidence-Base Practice Series II
This course is a continuation of OCC 683. Students will continue to work with their small groups to implement their research projects. Emphasis will be on strategies related to data collection and implementation of their project. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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OCC - 685 Evidence-Base Practice Series III
This is the final course in the Evidenced-Based Practice Series. Emphasis in this course will be on strategies related to data analysis, interpretation and dissemination of findings. The culmination of this series will be completion of a scholarly paper and presentation. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 795 Advanced Fieldwork I
This course offers supervised field experiences applying theoretical occupational therapy concepts on persons with psychosocial and/or physical dysfunctions. Full-time student status is continued while engaged in fieldwork. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 9
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OCC - 797 Advanced Fieldwork II
This course offers supervised field experiences applying theoretical occupational therapy concepts on persons with psychosocial and/or physical dysfunctions. Full-time student status is continued while engaged in fieldwork. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 9
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OCC - 810 Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience I
This is the first module in the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience series, which culminates in the Individualized Doctoral Experience. Emphasis will be placed on development of professional reasoning. Students will begin planning their individualized doctoral experience by identifying interests and opportunities that match their strengths. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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OCC - 811 Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience II
This is the second module of the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience Series, which culminates in the Individualized Doctoral Experience. Emphasis will be placed on development of professional reasoning. Students will continue planning their individualized doctoral experience. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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OCC - 812 Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience III
This is the final module of the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience Series, which culminates in the Individualized Doctoral Experience. Emphasis is placed on the ongoing development of professional reasoning. Students will complete their plan for the Individualized Doctoral Experience and capstone dissemination. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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OCC - 820 Capstone Competencies
Students will complete competency requirements which will include a comprehensive examination. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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OCC - 825 Individualized Doctoral Experiences
This course affords students the opportunity to extend, build, and apply knowledge acquired in the curriculum and prior fieldwork experiences during a 16-week, full-time, Individualized Doctoral Experience. Students will engage in an area of practice beyond the generalist level by directing their experience toward an in-depth focus on advanced practice in traditional and emerging settings, management and leadership, academia, or research. Students direct the development of specific learning objectives with the guidance and approval of faculty. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 12
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OCC - 828 Capstone Dissemination
Students will complete a capstone project based on the Individualized Doctoral Experience. The capstone will analyze professional development, advancing skills and discovery of evidence in a culminating report. Students will complete the culminating report through producing papers and/or presentations based upon the objectives and outcomes developed through the Professional Reasoning and Doctoral Experience coursework. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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OCC - 900 Independent Study
Creative project designed by the student and supervised by faculty. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-12
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OCC - 999 Continuous Enrollment
The requirement for Continuous Enrollment applies to all students admitted or readmitted for fall 2015 or later. Doctoral students should follow program requirements for continuous enrollment and degree completion. Students who have not completed their degree requirements are required to maintain Continuous Enrollment through the college of their program until the degree is earned. Continuous Enrollment courses are graduate level courses set up by departments at Rush University for students who need to remain actively enrolled in the University while they finish their graduate work. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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PED - EXM Pediatrics Exam Remediation
Remediation of course examination. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 8
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PED - REM Pediatrics Clinical Remediation
Remediation of clinical weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 8
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PED - 7EI Pediatrics Individualized Elective
Students may receive credit for an individually arranged elective with a Rush faculty member. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter stating the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision and specific dates of the rotation. The sponsoring faculty member must complete an evaluation of the student’s performance at the conclusion of the elective. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the assistant dean of Clinical Education before beginning the rotation. Students may receive four weeks of credit for an individually arranged elective. Credit for a maximum of only one individually arranged elective will count toward graduation requirements. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 701 Core Clerkship: Pediatrics
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practice of care of the patient from birth through adolescence, which are studied through direct patient contact. The primary objective is to provide an opportunity for students to become proficient in the clinical basis of pediatric diagnosis. The clinical facilities of both the inpatient and outpatient services of Rush University Medical Center, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, and private physicians’ offices are utilized. Regular conferences, lectures and case presentations provide additional learning experiences. Students will have an eight-week assignment to pediatrics, which includes rotations in inpatient and ambulatory settings, and the nursery. Ambulatory activities constitute 50% of the clerkship. Night call is approximately every fourth night including weekends. Required Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 8
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PED - 710 Subinternship: Pediatrics
The subintern will function in a capacity similar to an intern on one of two pediatric ward services. Senior residents and faculty physicians will provide supervision. The students are expected to take call every fourth night. Required in M4 Year Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 711 Pediatric Cardiology
Ambulatory experience can be obtained in the care of children with congenital and acquired heart disease, as well as, assessment of innocent heart murmurs. Clinical history and physical findings are correlated with x-ray, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic and cardiac catheterization data. Didactic sessions are offered once a week which include learning the interpretation of ECG and chest x-ray. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 715 Chronic Diseases in Children
Based at Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, students participate in an active inpatient and outpatient program which provides referral services to children with musculoskeletal disorders, neural tube defects and other chronic diseases. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 716 Pediatric Ambulatory Care
This course offers students the opportunity to participate in primary care pediatrics in a variety of settings. A hands-on approach with individual attending supervision is emphasized. Students follow private and clinic patients for both health maintenance and acute and chronic medical problems. Students generate their goals and learning experiences for the rotation. The course will be geared toward satisfying the student’s individual needs and interests. Students must attend Pediatric Grand Rounds. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 721 Pediatric Endocrinology
This course provides students with a problem-oriented approach to pediatric endocrinology. All aspects of pediatric endocrinology are covered but particular emphasis is placed on the outpatient assessment of the normal and abnormal aspects of growth and pubertal development. The course aims to highlight the role of the primary care provider in the initial evaluation of pediatric patients with a suspected endocrine disorder and to provide the student with an introduction to specialized diagnostic endocrine testing and management of the endocrine patient. The student is expected to evaluate any inpatient consult which presents during the rotation. The student is provided up to eight endocrine case exercises with questions for review, as well as other didactic material, and is expected to present an endocrine topic researched from the literature for 15-20 minutes at the end of the rotation. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 724 Pediatric Intensive Care
This course exposes the student to the type of care provided to medical, subspecialty, and surgical pediatrics patients who require higher acuity of care. The student is part of a medical team comprised of residents of varying experience levels. The student is expected to perform at a subintern level with regard to expectations and work requirements. By the end of the rotation, the student will be expected to learn: (1) the initial evaluation and stabilization of a critically ill patient, (2) pediatric resuscitation techniques, (3) basic ventilator management and (4) procedures such as intubation and central line placement. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 726 Pediatric Nephrology
This course will provide the student with experience in the care of children with renal problems in hospital and ambulatory settings. The emphasis is on participation in an active consulting service with concentration on normal and abnormal renal functions, electrolyte imbalances, proteinuria, hematuria, hypertension, urinary tract infections and developmental diseases of the kidney. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 732 Pediatric GI/Nutrition
This course provides a core set of didactic materials and discussions. Emphasis is on understanding the pathophysiology of, and basic approach to, common clinical problems. The nutrition component includes fundamentals of enteral and total parenteral nutrition management. The student is expected to perform a literature review of one or more topics. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PED - 741 Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
This course teaches the clinical approach to problems of allergy, other immune-mediated diseases and immunodeficiency in both children and adults. Diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered IgE-mediated diseases (allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema and urticaria), as well as connective tissue diseases and immunodeficiency syndromes are explained. Students are responsible for following medicine and pediatric inpatient consults at Rush and Stroger Hospitals and report to the attending physician-on-service for daily rounds. Allergy/immunology outpatient care is demonstrated at Fantus Clinic (part of the Stroger Hospital Ambulatory Care Network) as well as the Allergy/Immunology Office at Rush. Students also learn about skin testing techniques, spirometry and immunological tests performed by the Rush Medical Laboratory. Teaching (basic science or clinical lecture, journal club, research and chart review) conferences are held at Rush on Friday mornings. The attending physician-on-service and/or fellow-on-service also teach on daily rounds. A pretest and final quiz are given to measure achievement as a basis for evaluation. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 742 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
This course provides an introduction to the care of children with hematologic disorders and malignancies of childhood. A core lecture series is presented during the elective as well as a review of blood and marrow morphology. Students participate in the evaluation of new patients as well as established patients. Ward rounds are made daily for inpatients on the service and consultations. Outpatient clinics are held five days a week. Several multi-disciplinary conferences are held weekly. A course syllabus will be provided. Students complete the course by taking an oral and written (“open-book”) examination. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 746 Pediatric Infectious Disease
This course focuses on clinical and laboratory evaluation of pediatric infections. An active inpatient consultation service provides ample opportunity for patient evaluation and follow-up. Correct use of laboratory facilities is stressed. Pathophysiology of infectious diseases, differential diagnosis and antibiotic use are discussed on daily ward rounds and weekly conferences. Students see outpatients with diagnostic problems as well as attend specialized clinics for children with HIV infection, tuberculosis and congenital toxoplasmosis. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 751 Pediatric Neurology
In this advanced course students will become acquainted with the broad scope of pediatric neurology with an emphasis on the basic examination of children with neurologic and developmental problems. Basic interpretation of common neurodiagnostic studies in the course of inpatient rounds and outpatient clinics will be emphasized. Students will become familiar with common diagnoses such as epilepsy, migraine, autism, muscular dystrophy, “developmental delay,” tics and attention deficit disorder. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 755 Advanced Clinical Genetics
The Advanced Clinical Genetics elective is designed to provide fourth year medical students the opportunity to learn about the diagnostic process and management of common genetic disorders, particularly in the pediatric population. Genetics as a field has rapidly expanded in the last decade from a technological and molecular standpoint, and there are now known genetic disorders affecting nearly all areas of medicine. This course would allow students to translate what they have learned from the medical school curriculum into the clinical setting. Students have a choice of taking this elective for two or four weeks. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PED - 772 Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
The objective for this course is to expose medical student to all facets of clinical practice involving pediatric patients with respiratory disease. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 781 Research in Pediatrics
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation.
Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Office of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student’s activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Credit toward graduation is granted assuming that the research project is ongoing throughout the academic year. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the director of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of eight weeks maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Clinical Curriculum. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4-8
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PED - 793 Neonatal Intensive Care
This course is an introduction to the care of sick and premature newborn infants in the intensive care setting with emphasis on normal sequence of events in the birth-recovery period and disruptions to that sequence and adaptation of the baby during the postpartum period. Care of the most common complications occurring at this age will be emphasized. Visiting students are eligible for four-week rotations only. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PED - 794 Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
This course provides direct experience in the care of hospitalized and outpatient adolescents and young adults. Hospitalized patients are seen at Rush University Medical Center. Outpatients are seen at a variety of sites, including the Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center at Rush, the Teen/Family Planning Clinic in Evergreen Park, the Joliet and Chicago Job Corps Center and the Orr High School Clinic. Retake course for credit: No. Pass/No Pass grading allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 804 Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine
This course provides experience in outpatient settings, including a hospital-based adolescent clinic, and HIV adolescent specialty clinic, the juvenile detention center and school-based clinics. In addition, students are required to do short presentations and to participate in didactic sessions and a journal club that is adolescent-focused. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2-4
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PED - 842 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
This course provides an introduction to the care of children with hematologic disorders and malignancies of childhood. A core lecture series is presented during the elective as well as a review of blood and marrow morphology. Students participate in the evaluation of new patients as well as established patients. Ward rounds are made daily for inpatients on the service and consultations. Outpatient clinics are held five days a week. Several multi-disciplinary conferences are held weekly. A course syllabus will be provided. Students complete the course by taking an oral and written (“open-book”) examination. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PED - 861 Child Abuse and Neglect
In this course students work one-on-one with the attending physicians in the Division of Child Protective Services at Stroger Hospital and actively participate in the work-up, management and follow-up care of children suspected of being maltreated. Students can expect to learn medical aspects of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect (including Failure to Thrive). Students also have the opportunity to observe and participate in the developmental evaluations of patients and in the psychosocial evaluations of patients and their families. Students attend and provide care in the weekly comprehensive follow-up clinic for abused and neglected children, and also attend the Medical Clinic at the Children?s Advocacy Center. In addition to participating in the clinical work-up of suspected abuse/neglect, students learn about the role of the physician as advocate for the child within the child welfare and legal systems and learn about the physician’s role in coordinating multidisciplinary care for high risk patients and their families. There is required reading and students are expected to attend lectures and present cases during rounds and weekly multidisciplinary patient staffing. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - CLIN1 Clinical Curriculum Enrollment
This course acts as place holder for billing purposes. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 16
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PHA - 510 Human Physiology
This lecture-based course will present a comprehensive and advanced review of organ systems, including human physiologic function, regulation and integration as a basis for understanding the complex interaction of specific body systems and their relationship to disease.Commonly occurring pathophysiologic processes will be introduced to prepare students for more in-depth learning about specific disease states and patient presentations in subsequent courses. Retake course for credit: No. Pass/No pass grading allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 511 Human Anatomy
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the principles of functional and applied human anatomy necessary for the practice of clinical medicine. The course is driven primarily by the laboratory (small group) sessions with lectures given to prepare students for the lab and provide supplementary information. Prerequisite: Successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 512 History & Physical Examination
This course is designed to teach PA students the proper techniques for patient assessment. This course covers how to conduct an effective medical interview, how to document clinical findings in the medical record, and how to perform a physical exam. Both the comprehensive and problem focused medical history formats will be discussed and students will practice proper MR documentation using the SOAP note format. Students will learn how to perform a comprehensive physical examination and to recognize the normal examination findings associated with each organ system. The course will also introduce students to common pathological PE findings, and to interpret the significance of these findings to diagnosing disorders. Finally, students will learn to accurately record PE findings as part of a patient medical record. The course material will be presented sequentially in an organ-system basis. The course will present techniques to facilitate accurate and efficient data collection, to foster effective patient communication, and to develop appropriate patient centered responses to different patients in the clinical setting. Developing skills to effectively educate, counsel, and influence patient behaviors will also be discussed. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy, human physiology, and psychology or equivalent social or behavioral science. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 514. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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PHA - 513 PA Professionalism & Practice I
This is the first of a three-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the professional and practice issues of importance to the PA profession. PA Professionalism and Practice I is designed to introduce and familiarize the student with the major professional issues and communication skills important to a practicing PA working on a medical team. Topics include the history and development of the PA profession, the physician-PA relationship, PA scope of practice and professional regulations, licensure, certification/recertification, PA program accreditation, and PA professional organizations. The course also covers legal issues in health care related to PA practice, including the Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), professional liability, laws and regulations, billing and reimbursement, quality assurance and risk management. This course includes basic training in verbal and non-verbal communication skills needed for successful clinical practice. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in psychology or equivalent social or behavioral science. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 514 Clinical Medicine I
This is the first in a three-part course series that provide an intensive study of the principles essential to the practice of primary care medicine. Lectures will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and the management principles of various diseases in the following topic categories: introduction to pharmacology, genetics, nutrition, general pediatrics, infectious diseases, psychiatry, neurology, hematology, and immunology. Lectures, readings, case study analysis and discussion of specific disorders in each category will provide an understanding of the key clinical concepts relevant to disease diagnosis and patient care. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 512. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 515 Diagnostic Methods
This course will introduce PA students to the various diagnostic studies used in the screening, diagnosis, and management of disease. This course focuses on the common diagnostic tools of laboratory medicine that are available to the clinician. Many of the factors influencing the test selection process and the role of laboratory test findings in clinical decision making will be discussed. Topics include clinical laboratory studies, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation studies and special testing. Prerequisite: Successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human anatomy and human physiology. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 510 and PHA 514. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
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PHA - 520 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology I
This is the first in a two-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics required for patient care. Emphasis in the course is placed on the applications of pharmacological principles in primary care medicine. This course is organ system-based; the topics discussed will mirror the major organ systems covered in Clinical Medicine II. Pharmacological principles discussed in this course include: principles of pharmacology and drug action; pharmacokinetics and dynamics; drug dosage calculation; the usage profile for major classes of clinically important drugs, including indications, contraindications and side effects, and dosing and administration; principles of drug selection, and assessment of therapeutic efficacy and outcome. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514. Also requires successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in human physiology and biochemistry. Requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 522, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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PHA - 521 Research & Statistics
This online/face-to-face blended course is designed to discuss the different components and terminology of research as well as various research models ranging from the highly quantitative to broad qualitative methods. The course will provide a practical approach to research planning through the logical sequence of developing a research proposal pertaining to the research interests of individual students. Formulation of research questions, hypotheses, literature search techniques, ethical issues, and the writing of the research proposal/final research report and the dissemination of research findings will be discussed. This course is designed to provide the first-time researcher with the skills to undertake research and to write up proposals and final reports in areas of their choice. Prerequisites: Successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of prerequisite undergraduate courses in statistics. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 522, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 522 Diagnostic Reasoning I
This is the first in a two-part course series designed to develop students’ skills in clinical problem solving and promote application of knowledge gained throughout PA school for use in patient assessment and management, and formulating patient care plans. In class, students will be presented with clinical case scenarios, which they must analyze and make decisions relevant to patient evaluation and management. Students are encouraged to apply their medical knowledge and to utilize sound, clinically based texts and online references to derive clinical assessment plans and facilitate case analysis. The goal of this course is to develop students’ clinical critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including utilizing previously learned information and recognition of how to find necessary information to fill knowledge gaps. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514 and PHA 512. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 532, PHA 535, and PHA 536. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 523 PA Professionalism & Practice II
This is the second of a three-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the professional and practice issues of importance to the PA profession. This second course is an introduction to principles and practices of population health in the U.S. health care system, focusing on the Chicago metropolitan area and Chicago Medical District as an exemplar microcosm to represent the larger health system paradigm. The course will discuss issues related to healthcare access, population health trends, and current topics in public health policy and healthcare reform. Additionally, the role of social determinants of health on disease management is explored as a tool for reviewing health outcomes in the U.S. Course discussions will explore the influence of race, class, gender, immigration, and social status on health care policy. These discussions are designed to provide students with various lenses through which to analyze current and emerging public health policies, practices, and healthcare outcomes Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 513 and PHA 514. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 524 Clinical Medicine II
This is the second in a three-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles essential to the practice of primary care medicine. Lectures will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management principles of various diseases in the following topic categories: dermatology; otolaryngology; ophthalmology; cardiology; pulmonology; nephrology, including fluid and electrolyte, and acid-base maintenance; and urology. Lectures, readings, case study analysis, and discussion of specific disorders in each category will provide an understanding of the key clinical concepts relevant to disease diagnosis and patient care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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PHA - 525 Principles of Advanced Practice I
This is the first of a two-part companion course to PHA 524- Clinical Medicine II. This course will course discuss the essentials of ordering, interpreting and performing clinical studies used in the screening, diagnosis, management, and monitoring of disease. The course will mirror the organ systems scheduled in clinical medicine. Topics include the interpretation of rhythm strips and 12 lead electrocardiograms (EKGs), basic and advanced imaging techniques including: radiography, CT, MRI, PET scan, cardiac imaging and V/Q scan. Emerging diagnostic technology and the use of diagnostic testing in disease assessment and management, including decision making regarding ordering radiologic testing, will also be included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 524. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 530 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology II
This is the second in a two-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics required for patient care. Emphasis in the course is placed on the applications of pharmacological principles in primary patient care. This course is organ system-based; the topics discussed will mirror the major organ systems covered in the Clinical Medicine III. Pharmacological principles discussed in this course include: principles of pharmacology and drug action; pharmacokinetics and dynamics; drug dosage calculation; the usage profile for major classes of clinically important drugs, including indications, contraindications and side effects, and dosing and administration; principles of drug selection, and assessment of therapeutic efficacy and outcome. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 520. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 534 and PHA 535. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
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PHA - 532 Diagnostic Reasoning II
This is the second in a two-part course series designed to develop students’ skills in clinical problem solving, and promote application of knowledge gained throughout PA school for use in patient assessment and management, and formulating patient care plans. In class, students further refine their patient care skills through case analysis and discussion. The format of the course is similar as PHA 522 - Diagnostic Reasoning I, where students will be presented with clinical case scenarios that they must analyze and make decisions relevant to patient evaluation and management. The cases in this term present more complex diagnostic and management issues than in the previous course. The goal of this course is to further develop students’ clinical critical thinking and problem solving skills, including utilizing previously learned information and recognition of how to find necessary information to fill knowledge gaps. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 522. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 534 and PHA 535. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 533 PA Professionalism & Practice III
This is the third of a three-part course series designed to introduce and familiarize students with the professional and practice issues of importance to the PA profession. This course will explore the psychosocial aspects of patient care to help students develop their understanding of the dynamic between one’s own and patient’s attitudes, biases, and values, and the impact they have on medical practice and patient relationships and communication. Discussions and presentations will cover the basic counseling and patient education skills necessary to help patients and families cope with illness and injury, and to modify behaviors as needed to adhere to therapeutic management plans and improve outcomes. Discussions include issues of culture, faith, religion and sexuality, and the impact these forces have on attitudes towards health and patient counseling. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 513 and PHA 523. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 534 Clinical Medicine III
This is the third in a three-part course series designed provide students with an intensive study of the principles essential to the practice of primary care medicine. Lectures will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management principles of various diseases in the following topic categories: gastroenterology; endocrinology; women’s health; rheumatology; orthopedics; geriatrics; and wellness and prevention medicine. Lectures, readings, case study analysis and discussion of specific disorders in each category will provide an understanding of the key clinical concepts relevant to disease diagnosis and patient care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514 and PHA 524. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 6
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PHA - 535 Principles of Advanced Practice II
This is the second of a 2-part companion course to PHA 534- Clinical Medicine III. This course will discuss the essentials of ordering, interpreting, and performing clinical studies used in the screening, diagnosis, management and monitoring of disease. The course will mirror the organ systems scheduled in clinical medicine. Topics include the interpretation of abdominal imaging, gastrointestinal testing, renal and bladder imaging, hormone assays, breast imaging, cervical cancer screening, bone testing, fracture imaging and preventative and geriatric testing. Emerging diagnostic technology and the use of diagnostic testing in disease assessment and management, including decision making regarding ordering radiologic testing, will also be included. There will also be several written short answer case assignments, done in class, that will encompass knowledge students have gained in Diagnostic Methods, as well as Principles of Advanced Practice I. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 525. Also requires concurrent enrollment in PHA 534. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 536 Emergency & Surgical Medicine
This 2-credit course will provide students with an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of disease states and conditions encountered in emergency and urgent care settings. Students will also be introduced to surgical concepts needed to assess patients and provide care in surgical settings. Emergency Medicine lectures will discuss the role of triage, assessment and the management of commonly encountered medical, surgical, environmental and psychiatric emergencies as they present in the adult and pediatric populations. Surgical lectures will discuss general surgical concepts. Pre- and post-operative patient assessment and care management will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHA 514, PHA 524, and PHA 525. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
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PHA - 581 Family Medicine
During this experience in family medicine, students see patients, perform assessments and formulate care plans under the supervision of a physician, PA or advanced practice nurse. Comprehensive, longitudinal care is stressed. Common problems are reviewed and the responsibilities of a primary care physician assistant are observed and taught. Principles of health, wellness, prevention, recognition and treatment of substance abuse, and chronic disease management and chronic care are introduced in the clinical setting. Patient assessment and management are reviewed to include the generation of a differential diagnosis, and oral presentation of patient data to the supervising physician and appropriate referral of patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first-year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 582 Internal Medicine I
This clinical practice is designed to introduce students to the practice of internal medicine. Through participating directly in patient care, students have the opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and their problems. Students further develop their skills in history taking and physical examination and review pathophysiologic principles as a guide to caring for patients. Students will develop an understanding of relationships between disease states and the patient from the medical, social and emotional points of view. The team approach allows students the opportunity to actively work toward the goals of quality patient care while reinforcing medical principles. Patient assessment and management are reviewed to include the generation of a differential diagnosis, oral presentation of patient data to the supervising physician and appropriate referral of patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first-year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 583 Internal Medicine II
This clinical practice rotation is designed to immediately follow Internal Medicine I and reinforce internal medicine concepts through practice in an internal medicine subspecialty. Through participating directly in patient care, students have the opportunity to evaluate and manage a variety of patients and their problems. Students further develop their skills in history taking and physical examination and review pathophysiologic principles as a guide to caring for patients. Students will develop an understanding of relationships between disease states and the patient from the medical, social and emotional points of view. The team approach allows students the opportunity to actively work toward the goals of quality patient care while reinforcing medical principles. Patient assessment and management are reviewed to include the generation of a differential diagnosis, oral presentation of patient data to the supervising physician and appropriate referral of patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first-year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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PHA - 584 General Surgery I
The student will be introduced to the principles of preoperative, operative and postoperative care, diagnosis of surgical disease, indications for surgery, recognition and response to surgical emergencies, and the physiological principles of surgery are presented. Technical experience is provided in the operating rooms. Lectures and/or conferences provide additional direct contact with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first year PA program courses and evaluations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
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