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PHA 581 DERMATOLOGY2 s.h.Presented in lecture format this course is designed to provide an understanding of the diagnostic andtherapeutic process involved in caring for patients with dermatologic diseases and disorders. The coursewill present the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, patient history, clinical findings,laboratory/diagnostic criteria, current treatment methods, prognosis, and preventive protocols for commondiseases of the skin. Emphasis will be placed on recognition and initial management of dermatologicconditions. Extensive utilization of slides and pictorial dermatology CD images will be relied upon toexpose the student to visual diagnosis.PHA 582 NEUROLOGY2 s.h.Presented in lecture format this course is designed to provide an understanding of the diagnostic andtherapeutic process as applied in the practice of Neurology. The course will review pertinent anatomy,physiology, and pathophysiology of the nervous system. Emphasis will be placed on performingappropriate patient evaluations and recognition of the presentations of common disorders of the nervoussystem. Review and discussion of current research topics in neurology will be a part of each lecture.PHA 583 HEMATOLOGY1 s.h.Presented in lecture format this course is designed to provide the PA student with the basic concepts ofhematology. The basic science of hematopoiesis will be reviewed. Normal and abnormal lab studies andvalues will be discussed. Recommended screenings and follow up schedules will be stressed as a primarypreventive medicine procedure.PHA 584 ONCOLOGY1 s.h.Presented in lecture format this course is designed to provide the PA student with the basicconcepts of oncology. Normal and abnormal lab studies and values will be discussed. Theimportance of screening tests for oncologic diseases will be outlined in detail. Recommendedscreenings and follow up schedules will be stressed as a primary preventive medicine procedure.PHA 590 HISTORY AND PHYSICAL III2 s.h.PHA 590 continues with the practice of medical interviewing and history taking, medical informationdocumentation, record-keeping, and patient-care skill building as presented in PHA 507 and PHA 508.Presented in lecture and small group format, this course is designed to provide students with didactic and“hands-on” instruction to continue to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform comprehensivephysical examination. Students will also continue to present their findings orally and in written form.Within small group sessions, students will practice physical examination skills on each other to continue togain familiarity with “normal”, but emphasis will be placed on using a critical thinking process to developdifferential diagnosis and formulate treatment plans based on given abnormalities.CLINICAL COURSESPHA 551 INTERNAL MEDICINE-PRIMARY CARE8 s.h.During this eight-week rotation, students participate in the direct care of patients in an internal medicinesetting to include evaluation, assessment, and treatment. The rotation includes in-patient and outpatientcare. Students are assigned to one or more preceptors during the rotation and are required to take call withthose physicians. Students are required to participate in hospital and grand rounds, clinical conferences andmanagement decision sessions.PHA 552 OBSTETRICS-GYNECOLOGY4 s.h.This four-week rotation is designed to provide the students with an opportunity to develop proficiency andthe special skills needed to assess the obstetrical and gynecological patient. Outpatient gynecology care,exposure to diagnostic techniques and procedures, family planning, early cancer detection, prenatalassessment, and care of the obstetrical and postpartum patient are some of the components included in thisrotation. Students will be involved with both inpatient and outpatient care. This rotation is offeredcontingent upon availability of suitable OB/GYN training sites. If such sites are unavailable, a family267