PAS 5135 - Pathophysiology/Medicine III

5 Credit Hours

This is the final course in a three-part series, which focuses on normal development and human diseases and disorders across the lifespan. This course runs concurrently with and builds upon other courses this term to include (1) Pharmacotherapy and Patient Management III, (2) Medical Interviewing/Physical Diagnosis IV, and (3) Clinical Reasoning III. The course will instruct the student on normal development and pathophysiology and illnesses related to the areas of women’s health, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Course material will instruct the student in patient evaluation and work-up, developing a differential diagnosis, and developing a patient-centered treatment plan. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practice. The course will be taught via lectures and problem-based learning discussions.

Note: This is the final course in a three-part series, which focuses on normal development and human diseases and disorders across the lifespan. This course runs concurrently with and builds upon other courses this term to include (1) Pharmacotherapy and Patient Management III, (2) Medical Interviewing/Physical Diagnosis IV, and (3) Clinical Reasoning III. The course will instruct the student on normal development and pathophysiology and illnesses related to the areas of women’s health, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Course material will instruct the student in patient evaluation and work-up, developing a differential diagnosis, and developing a patient-centered treatment plan. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practice. The course will be taught via lectures and problem-based learning discussions.
Availability: Fall II Only

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