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anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics, management, treatment and/orprevention of cardiovascular disease. Sessions on EKG and cardiac physical examination are included. Riskfactors for the development of cardiovascular disease as well as preventive measures are covered. Thestudent will also be prepared to perform a history and physical examination relevant to the cardiovascularsystem.PHA 575 ORTHOPEDICS2 s.h.Orthopedics is designed to present an overview of musculoskeletal medicine. The skeletal system and jointsare presented with a review of the anatomy and physiology. The course will examine the etiology,pathophysiology, clinical features, laboratory findings, diagnostic imaging evaluation, diagnostic criteria,current treatment methods, prognosis, and preventive protocols for common orthopedic problems. Lecturesare organized by anatomic region.PHA 576 UROLOGY/NEPHROLOGY2 s.h.This course consists of 12 lectures complimented by textbook readings focused on the most common renaland urologic diseases encountered in primary care. Emphasis is placed on the most clinically relevantaspect of each disorder including clinical presentation, appropriate laboratory and imaging evaluation,diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Pertinent anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are brieflyreviewed for each disorder. Male sexual dysfunction is also addressed in this course.PHA 577 OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY2 s.h.Presented in lecture format this course is designed to provide an understanding of the diagnostic andtherapeutic process used in common gynecological conditions and diseases of the female reproductive tract.Examples of these topics include, but are not limited to: sexually transmitted infections; abnormal papsmears; vulvar, vaginal, uterine, ovarian and breast disease; menstrual disorders and abnormalities;infertility; contraception; menopause; ectopic pregnancy; and chronic pelvic pain, infection and disorders,etc.. OB/GYN introduces the student to the continuum of obstetric care found in the primary care setting.The course will review the female reproductive anatomy & function in pregnancy and will follow theobstetrical process including the methods utilized to diagnose pregnancy, obtain initial prenatal history &physical examination; the physiologic changes of pregnancy and post-partum follow up care. Specialattention will be given to the essential procedures and tests required during prenatal management,identifying the high risk gravida, and the management of common prenatal maternal complications.PHA 578 OPHTHALMOLOGY1 s.h.Presented in lecture format ophthalmology is designed to provide an introduction to the structure andfunction of the eye. Examination techniques, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic modalities in primary careOphthalmology are covered. Focus is on the clinical presentation and management of common oculardisorders seen in primary care. As the curricular schedule allows, a session, led by an Optometrist, may bescheduled, allowing students to dilate each other’s eye to practice funduscopic examination utilizing thebiomicroscope and direct ophthalmoscope.PHA 579 OTOLARYNGOLOGY1 s.h.The purpose of this course is to define the specialty of otolaryngology,enhance the PA student’s ability todiagnose and treat pathology of the ENT system, to critically analyze the approach to diagnosis ENTdisorders, and to develop logical and meaningful approaches to the treatment of ENT pathophysiologicalconditions. 1 creditPHA 580 PULMONOLOGY2 s.h.Presented in lecture format Pulmonology is designed to provide the PA student with an understanding ofthe epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, patient history, clinical findings, laboratory/diagnosticcriteria, current treatment methods, prognosis, and preventive protocols for common diseases of thepulmonary system using real clinical scenarios. A review of anatomy & physiology will be presented.Basic laboratory methods such as ABG’s and PFT’s will also be covered. Practical clinical pharmacologyfor pulmonary diseases will be stressed.266