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NURS 451 - Applied Health Assessment and Promotion across the Lifespan II 2 Credit Hours
In this course, students continue to develop their focus on the synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills to perform a comprehensive health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Students learn and enhance their health assessment skills utilizing video and lectures.
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NURS 452 - Professional Development for the RN 3 Credit Hours
This course, designed for registered nurses, expands existing knowledge of the discipline of nursing based liberal education in the arts and sciences. Emphasis is on professional role expansion through exploration of modern nursing issues.
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NURS 453 - Professional Writing in the Health Sciences 3 Credit Hours
This course is intended to strengthen and broaden research, writing, and oral presentation skills for upper division course work. This course requires participation through the written and spoken word with other class members as students formulate and communicate opinions on a variety of topics within the health sciences.
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NURS 455 - Internship 1-3 Credit Hours
Experience in a medical setting under the joint supervision of a faculty member and an assigned nurse preceptor. A student is expected to be in the internship position at least 30 hours per credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 313 , NURS 314 , NURS 322 , NURS 323 , NURS 324 , and NURS 333 , or consent of the Executive Director of Nursing.
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NURS 460 - Legal, Ethical, and Spiritual Aspects of Healthcare 3 Credit Hours
This course for the registered nurse (RN) synthesizes ethical/legal concepts required for examination of sound decision making in clinical practice and legal responsibility. Additionally, the concepts are viewed with the perspective of spiritual beliefs and the role it can play in these issues. The focus is on value clarification, application of ethical theory, ethical decision-making models, and professional ethical standards. Emphasis is on ethical obligations of professional nurses in their roles as citizens, members of a profession, providers of care, and designers and managers of care.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in theology.
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NURS 461 - Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
The study of the scientific principles as they apply to individuals and groups with application to meeting the nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan.
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NURS 462 - Multi-Cultural Global Perspectives in Health Care 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to global health care systems and models, and their influence on health disparities and delivery of healthcare. A major focus of this course is for students to critically think about and discuss health and health care within a global environment. Nursing students will be exposed to the health disparities that exist in the United States and countries around the world, and some of the efforts by individuals, groups, organizations, and countries to deal with disparities.
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NURS 463 - Evidenced Based Practice for the Professional Nurse 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces evidence-based decision making for the purpose of providing the best care to healthcare consumers. The EBP Process is introduced, of which critical appraisal of selected research designs and methods are focused on to gain knowledge and skills in establishing best practices for nursing. Ethical considerations for the implementation of evidence into practice, including addressing human subjects in the conduct of research, is integrated throughout the course.
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NURS 464 - Healthcare Policy and Delivery Systems 3 Credit Hours
This course explores the reciprocity between health care policies and population health, and emphasizes the relationship of behaviors as well as social and political structures to health outcomes. A variety of theories, concepts, and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines will be utilized to examine influences at multiple levels (e.g., personal, community, institutional, and public policy).
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NURS 470 - Community, Family, and Population Nursing for the Professional Nurse 3 Credit Hours
This course familiarizes the RN to concepts of community health utilizing the population focus nursing process. Included are the levels of disease prevention, principles of epidemiology, community assessment, environmental health, disaster preparedness, and professional nursing roles and inter-professional collaboration in various community settings. Emphasis is on health promotion.
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NURS 471 - Senior Seminar: The Good Life 3 Credit Hours
The senior seminar focuses on the good life. This course will integrate multiple perspectives on personal, social and philosophical issues by reading, discussing, and writing about the trajectory of the nurse and how the individual can maintain and balance work and life. This course will satisfy the senior liberal arts and sciences seminar requirement.
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NURS 472 - Leadership and Management for the Professional Nurse 3 Credit Hours
This course presents concepts of nursing leadership, management and professional development. Emphasis is on the synthesis of skills, knowledge and attitudes to coordinate holistic, evidence-based care in healthcare organizations.
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NURS 473 - Nursing Capstone Project 4 Credit Hours
Students will implement evidence-based clinical projects based on synthesis of evidence and work in prior courses. This project will be comprised of educational and best practice innovations that will actualize the professional nurse role in clinical environments to impact health of individuals and populations.
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NURS 474 - Practicum 1 Lab Hours
This course will allow students to reflect on their current clinical experience and how the theoretical coursework they are concurrently taking reflects in the work being done. Students will be required to maintain a portfolio of their experience throughout the program.
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NUTR 101 - Introduction to Dietetics 1 Lab Hours
Introduction to the profession of dietetics and responsibilities associated with dietetic professional practice. The emphasis is on development of a pre-professional portfolio, career options in dietetics, and preparation for a dietetic internship. Professional issues related to dietetic practice include code of ethics, standards of professional practice, and future trends in the profession.
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NUTR 141 - Food Service Sanitation 1 Lab Hours
The sanitation of facilities and equipment in food services; the protection of food from microbiological and other contamination. Qualifies for Illinois and national sanitation certification examination eligibility.
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NUTR 200 - Fundamentals of Foods 3 Credit Hours
Scientific principles of food preparation with reference to optimum quality, microbiological safety, and preservation of nutrients. Includes two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory session each week. Lab fee applies.
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NUTR 220 - Sensory Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
Study of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to measure and evaluate the sensory perceptions of food products and ingredients.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 200 and MATH 211 .
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NUTR 240 - Food Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
Covers the basic composition, structure, and properties of foods and the chemistry of changes occurring during processing and utilization.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 and CHEM 104 .
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NUTR 250 - Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
Study of the scientific principles of nutrition as they apply to individuals and groups with application to meeting the nutrient requirements throughout the life span.
Listed also as NSC 250 .
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.
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NUTR 251 - Advanced Basic Nutrition 1 Lab Hours
This course builds upon basic nutrition concepts. Emphasis is placed on the advanced application of competency skills in areas such as diet analysis using computer databases, nutritional assessment, diet composition.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 or transfer equivalent.
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NUTR 280 - Multicultural Food Patterns 3 Credit Hours
A study of the cultural influences of food on societies, including nourishment, health beliefs and practices, religion, social communication, and socio-economic status.
Listed also as BWS 282
This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.
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NUTR 290 - Nutritional Biochemistry 3 Credit Hours
Elementary course in biochemistry dealing with functions and metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and their related substances with emphasis on clinical applications in health professions.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 and CHEM 104
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NUTR 299 - Community-Based Learning 1 Lab Hours
Involves a minimum of 30 hours of community or professional volunteer service in a nutrition science major area, arranged in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. Course also includes attendance at undergraduate nutrition department seminars and portfolio work with advisor.
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NUTR 345 - Nutrition Communication Skills 3 Credit Hours
Study of the theoretical framework based in behavioral sciences and education as used in planning and delivering nutrition information and counseling.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250
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NUTR 346 - Food and Nutrition Services Administration 3 Credit Hours
The course will apply operational leadership theories to the development of food and nutrition programs and services. Students will also learn to apply principles of human resource management, interpret public policy, and understand the legislative and regulatory basis of dietetic practice.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250
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NUTR 350 - Food Analysis and Quality Assurance 3 Credit Hours
Study of the principles, methods, and techniques necessary for the analysis of food products and ingredients.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 200 , NUTR 250 and CHEM 104 .
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NUTR 370 - Food Processing 3 Credit Hours
Covers general characteristics of raw food materials, and principles of food preservation, packaging, and sanitation.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 240 and BIOL 160
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NUTR 375 - Principles of Food Service Purchasing 3 Credit Hours
Principles and standards for food service equipment and purchasing in quantity for institutions.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or enrollment in the AND certificate program.
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NUTR 390 - Experimental Foods 4 Credit Hours
Application of scientific principles and experimental methods in the study of foods. Lab fee applies.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 200 , NUTR 250 , CHEM 104 , and NUTR 141 or Food Sanitation Certificate.
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NUTR 404 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3 Credit Hours
Study of the principles of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various disease states and metabolic abnormalities.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 290 and BIOL 252 (or concurrent enrollment)
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NUTR 407 - Quantity Food Production and Service 4 Credit Hours
Principles of quantity menu planning, food production, and service.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 375 and either NUTR 141 or Food Sanitation Certificate.
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NUTR 408 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 Credit Hours
Continued study of the principles of nutrition in more complicated disease states and metabolic abnormalities.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 404 .
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NUTR 409 - Community Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
Nutrition applied to the health-related concerns of individuals and groups. Role of agencies in providing programs and services.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 .
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NUTR 410 - Food Product Development 4 Credit Hours
Applications of food product design, packaging, and marketing.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 370 and NUTR 390 .
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NUTR 412 - Special Topics in Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
The study of a major area of nutrition at an advanced level; topics and prerequisites vary by announced topic.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 and Junior or Senior Standing
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NUTR 420 - Introduction to Writing about Nutrition and Health 2 Credit Hours
This introductory course is designed to teach the basic skills necessary to write nutrition and health-related papers that are clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate. It is a practical review of writing and revision and will enable students to develop a clear, fluent, and readable style.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or enrollment in the AND certificate program..
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NUTR 425 - Nutrition in Human Development 3 Credit Hours
Principles of nutrition and research in human growth and development throughout the life span.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 and junior or senior standing or enrollment in the AND certificate program.
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NUTR 430 - Seminar in Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Credit Hours
Survey of recent research and advanced problems in medical nutrition therapy. Advanced case-study scenarios and problems related to medical nutrition therapy
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 408 or concurrent enrollment.
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NUTR 440 - Seminar in Food Science 3 Credit Hours
Seminar incorporating the principles of food chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, sensory analysis, and statistics.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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NUTR 450 - Independent Study 1-8 Credit Hours
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NUTR 455 - Undergraduate/Certificate Nutrition Internship 1-8 Credit Hours
Nutrition and dietetics majors of junior or senior standing or AND certificate students may arrange for an internship of 1-2 hours in his/her field of concentration, subject to the approval of the department faculty.
Culinology students of junior or senior standing may arrange for an internship in his/her field of concentration, subject to the approval of the department faculty. RCA certification requires documentation of 300 hours of internship for Culinology® majors.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior nutrition and dietetics majors or Culinology® majors or students enrolled in the AND certificate program.
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NUTR 461 - Nutrition Supervised Practice: Community 2 Credit Hours
This required supervised practice course places the student in community settings for preceptor-supervised practice as part of an ACEND-accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with planned learning activities associated with community-based practice of Registered Dietitians.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 462 - Nutrition Seminar: Community 3 Credit Hours
This seminar will review the role of the Registered Dietitian in a variety of community-based settings while addressing nutrition needs throughout the life cycle. Students will learn the roles of the various nutrition-related government agencies and using their critical thinking skills will determine and make pertinent referrals. Students will improve their communication skills through presentations (in-person, online, graphic, and professional writing) while teaching in a culturally diverse community.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 463 - Nutrition Supervised Practice: Outpatient/Specialty 2 Credit Hours
This required supervised practice course places the student in outpatient and/or specialty practice settings for preceptor-supervised practice as part of an ACEND-accredited Coordinated or ISPP Program in Dietetics. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with planned learning activities associated with outpatient nutrition practice of Registered Dietitians.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 464 - Nutrition Seminar: Outpatient/Specialty 3 Credit Hours
This course will examine medical nutrition therapy guidelines for various chronic diseases. Students will be required to utilize the nutrition care process, evidence analysis library, and nutrition care manual. Students will apply their previous medical nutrition therapy knowledge at an advanced leve, while developing both their oral and written communication skills. Weekly CDR-style medical nutrition therapy quizzes are a fundamental part of this course, intended to increase student breadth of knowledge and improve critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 465 - Nutrition Supervised Practice: Food Service Management 2 Credit Hours
This required supervised practice course places the student in food service management settings for preceptor-supervised practice as part of an ACEND-accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with planned learning activities associated with food service management practice by Registered Dietitians.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 466 - Nutrition Seminar: Food Service Management 3 Credit Hours
Students will demonstrate in-depth understanding and application of the Code of Ethics of Registered Dietitians in all nutrition practice settings, foodservice management roles, responsibilities, and principals, organizational theories, and sustainability practices. Students will also demonstrate in-depth understanding of the importance and relevance of public policy initiatives to health equity and food security along with the importance of advocacy through completion of an advanced legislative action project along with other related learning activities, assignments, and projects.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 467 - Nutrition Supervised Practice: Clinical Nutrition 2 Credit Hours
This required supervised practice course places the student in inpatient clinical nutrition settings for preceptor-supervised practice as part of an ACEND-accredited Coordinated or ISPP Program in Dietetics. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with planned learning activities associated with clinical nutrition practice by Registered Dietitians.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 468 - Nutrition Seminar: Research Methods I 3 Credit Hours
This is the first course of a two-course sequence designed to cover fundamentals of research design. An essential component of this course is the successful completion of a research proposal to be implemented in the following semester, which incorporates proper research design, methodology, analysis, writing style, and writing format utilized in nutrition research journals.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 502 - Nutrition Seminar: Community 3 Credit Hours
This seminar will review the role of the Registered Dietitian in a variety of community-based settings while addressing nutrition needs throughout the life cycle. Students will learn the roles of the various nutrition-related government agencies and using their critical thinking skills will determine and make pertinent referrals. Students will improve their communication skills through presentations (in-person, online, graphic, and professional writing) while teaching in a culturally diverse community. Students will be responsible for creating, managing, and leading discussions associated with relevant course issues as well as incorporating additional components and levels of complexity to projects/assignments as assigned by course instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition with Supervised Practice , Master of Business Administration with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics , or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) Certificate program.
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NUTR 504 - Nutrition Seminar: Outpatient/Specialty 3 Credit Hours
This course will examine medical nutrition therapy guidelines for various chronic diseases. Students will be required to utilize the nutrition care process, evidence analysis library, and nutrition care manual. Students will apply their previous medical nutrition therapy knowledge at an advanced level, while developing both their oral and written communication skills. Weekly CDR-style medical nutrition therapy quizzes are a fundamental part of this course, intended to increase student breadth of knowledge and improve critical thinking skills. Students will be responsible for creating, managing, and leading discussions associated with relevant course issues as well as incorporating additional components and levels of complexity to projects/assignments as assigned by course instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition with Supervised Practice , Master of Business Administration with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics , or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) Certificate program.
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NUTR 506 - Nutrition Seminar: Food Service Management 3 Credit Hours
Students will demonstrate in-depth understanding and application of the Code of Ethics of Registered Dietitians in all nutrition practice settings, foodservice management roles, responsibilities, and principals, organizational theories, and sustainability practices. Students will also demonstrate in-depth understanding of the importance and relevance of public policy initiatives to health equity and food security along with the importance of advocacy through completion of an advanced legislative action project along with other related learning activities, assignments, and projects. Students will be responsible for creating, managing, and leading discussions associated with relevant course issues as well as incorporating additional components and levels of complexity to projects/assignments as assigned by course instructor
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition with Supervised Practice , Master of Business Administration with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics , or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) Certificate program.
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NUTR 512 - Multicultural Approaches to Population Health 3 Credit Hours
This course will provide a survey of the social determinants of health (e.g. socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, social capital, neighborhood influences) with emphasis on methods and issues of measurement of social factors, and advanced methodologies in social epidemiology (e.g. community-based participatory research, GIS and spatial mapping, multi-level modeling). Basic statistical measures used in the analysis of epidemiologic studies, including measures of disease frequency and measures of association, will be covered. This course engages students in critical thinking and discussion about the conceptual bases of public health and health education, including the philosophical and political ideologies that have shaped research and practice in both fields. Students completing this course will be able to critically consider public health programs and policies.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition program, Master of Science-Nutrition with Supervised Practice program, Master of Business Administration with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics program, or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) Certificate program.
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NUTR 513 - Research Methods II 3 Credit Hours
This is the second of a two-course sequence where students further develop application skills as it relates to research methodology. Understanding of epidemiological principles and topics such as quantitative and qualitative study procedures, including study design, data collection, and related analytical techniques will be the focus. The largest component of this course is successful implementation of a research study, which was developed in NUTR 508, and presentation of the findings at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 508 , Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition program, Master of Science-Nutrition with Supervised Practice program.
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NUTR 590 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
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NUTR 595 - Research 1-3 Credit Hours
Individual directed and supervised research project. Consent of instructor required prior to registration.
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PAS 501 - PA Professional Development I 1 Credit Hours
This course contains a detailed review of the PA profession’s history and progression to current PA environment, the Interprofessional Team-Based Care (IPTBC) program, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and contemporary care models such as the Patient Medical Home. Specific roles of the interprofessional team will be addressed as well as the NCCPA six general core competencies.
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PAS 502 - PA Professional Development II 1 Credit Hours
The focus of this course is on the role of the PA in supporting public health and the social and behavioral aspects of caring for patients. This course is designed to provide an overview of population health including review of the public health system, introduction to core epidemiology principles, identifying best practices for health promotion and disease prevention, and understanding the primary social determinants of health and their role in creating health inequities within the US. Social and behavioral topics include detection and treatment of substance abuse, aging, human sexuality, response to illness, injury and stress, principles of violence identification and prevention, and psychiatric/behavioral conditions.
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PAS 503 - PA Professional Development III 1 Credit Hours
The focus of this course includes an in depth look at the medical professions, law and regulations, and medical ethics. Students learn to appreciate the inseparable relationship between medicine and ethics, recognize key ethical obligations and challenges common in medical practice, identify sources of ethical value commonly used in ethical reasoning, and apply a systematic approach to clinical ethical practice. This course series will also reinforce the six general core competencies taught in PAS 501 and PAS 502 .
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PAS 505 - The Science of Medicine 2 Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to the basic medical sciences, including the essential facts, concepts, and principles that are important in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of human disease, including medical psychology, nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, pathology, virology, and microbiology. This course presents the basic methods of clinical problem solving and serves to lay a solid foundation for the clinical medicine course by emphasizing the underlying principles of the etiology, management, and prevention of disease processes.
Areas of study will include: Nutrition, Genetics, Psychology, Biochemistry, Infectious Disease, Virology, Immunology, and Microbiology.
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PAS 511 - Patient Assessment and Counseling I 2 Credit Hours
This course series emphasis is on developing the skills in recognition of the “range of normal” physical findings. The course emphasizes patient-centered interviewing, acquiring a medical database, and performing a comprehensive physical examination and assessment. The student will synthesize, document, and communicate in oral or written form using an accurate taxonomy of discourse, medical terminology, and diagnostic codes to document findings in the medical record. In the laboratory sessions of these “hands-on” experiences, students practice and perform select procedures on classmates or simulated patients. Simulation labs using models and partial task trainers will enhance the learning experience.
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PAS 512 - Patient Assessment and Counseling II 2 Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to an organ and body systems approach in conducting and reporting the results of the H&P to produce an assessment and counsel patients. Safe and effective inter-professional communication requires the use of an accurate taxonomy of discourse, medical terminology, and authorized diagnostic codes to document findings in the medical record. The course content will include a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and performance skills labs to practice the necessary concepts and skills. In the laboratory sessions of this “hands-on” experiences, students practice and perform select procedures on classmates or simulated patients. Simulation labs using models and partial task trainers will enhance the learning experience.
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PAS 513 - Patient Assessment and Counseling III 2 Credit Hours
This course continues the organ and body systems approach in conducting and reporting the results of the H&P to produce an assessment and counsel patients. Safe and effective inter-professional communication requires the use of an accurate taxonomy of discourse, medical terminology, and authorized diagnostic codes to document findings in the medical record. The course content will include a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and performance skills labs to practice the necessary concepts and skills. The student must demonstrate Competency Based Learning while performing required procedures and skills. In the laboratory sessions of this “hands-on” experiences, students practice and perform select procedures on classmates or simulated patients. Simulation labs using models and partial task trainers will enhance the learning experience.
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PAS 515 - Anatomy for Physician Assistant Studies 5 Credit Hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of humans. The focus of the course will be on normal anatomy and physiology, with clinical correlates and pathological conditions matched to topics in PAS 521 - Clinical Medicine I . In addition to regional gross human anatomy, the course will also cover selected topics in histology and embryology that are of clinical relevance to the structures studied. Anatomy and Physiology I takes a body system approach, employing lecture and lab. This course will make use of a hybrid laboratory strategy, utilizing the Anatomage virtual cadaver table, as well as traditional cadaveric prosection, to exemplify the anatomy and physiology of the body systems studied.
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PAS 516 - Pathophysiology I 2 Credit Hours
The pathogenisis of disease will be the focus of the course. Emphasis is placed on understanding the pathogenesis of diseases based on anatomical structures and normal structural and functional variants, spatial relationships among structures, and clinical correlations to pathology and disease presentation with clinical correlates and pathological conditions matched to topics in PAS 522 - Clinical Medicine II and PAS 524 - Clinical Medicine III . The course will also cover selected topics in embryology and histology that are of clinical relevance to the structures studied. This is primarily a lecture based course, with periodic utilization of the Anatomage virtual cadaver table.
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PAS 517 - Pathophysiology II 2 Credit Hours
This is the second in a series of courses designed to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology in humans. The pathogenesis of disease will be the focus of the course, with clinical correlates and pathological conditions matched to topics in PAS 526 - Clinical Medicine IV and PAS 527 - Clinical Medicine V . In addition to regional gross human anatomy, the course will also cover selected topics in embryology and histology that are of clinical relevance to the structures studied. This is primarily a lecture based course, with periodic utilization of the Anatomage virtual cadaver table.
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PAS 521 - Clinical Medicine I 5 Credit Hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine I will match those covered in(PAS 515 - Anatomy for Physician Assistant Studies .
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PAS 522 - Clinical Medicine II 4 Credit Hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine II will match those covered in PAS 516 - Pathophysiology I .
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PAS 524 - Clinical Medicine III 4 Credit Hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine III will match those covered in PAS 516 - Pathophysiology I .
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PAS 525 - Evidence-based Medicine I 2 Credit Hours
Students will participate in a focused review of the basic concepts of research design and statistics as they apply specifically to the medical research literature in order to form a basis for sound, evidence-based clinical decision making. This course is designed to teach students the core elements of evidence-based medicine including developing clinical questions, searching the medical literature, appraising the literature, and applying evidence appropriately to the care of an individual patient. These four elements will be explored based on the types of clinical questions including etiology/harm, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis with additional attention spent critiquing systematic reviews and treatment guidelines.
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PAS 526 - Clinical Medicine IV 4.5 Credit Hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine IV will match those covered in PAS 517 - Pathophysiology II .
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PAS 527 - Clinical Medicine V 4.5 Credit Hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine V will match those covered in PAS 517 - Pathophysiology II .
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PAS 528 - Medical Decision Making I 1 Lab Hours
This course is the first course in a series designed to provide problem-based instruction and allow students an opportunity to learn “problem focused” evaluation and diagnosis and patient management skills. The cases presented in this course relate to topics covered in Clinical Medicine I, Anatomy and Physiology I, and Diagnostic Methods I.
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PAS 529 - Medical Decision Making II 1 Lab Hours
This course is the second course in a series designed to allow students an opportunity to learn “problem focused” evaluation and diagnosis and patient skills. The cases presented in this course clearly relate to topics covered in Clinical Medicine II/III, Anatomy and Physiology II, and Diagnostic Methods II.
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PAS 530 - Medical Decision Making III 1 Lab Hours
This course is the third course in a series designed to allow students an opportunity to learn “problem focused” evaluation and diagnosis and patient management skills. The cases presented n this course closely relate to topics covered in Clinical Medicine IV/V, Anatomy and Physiology III, and Diagnostic Methods III.
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PAS 531 - Diagnostic Methods I 1 Lab Hours
The course provides a foundation of clinical skills and diagnostic modalities to prepare the student for common professional responsibilities and practices in patient care. Course content includes theory and practice of selected clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, with emphasis on effective utilization of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and management of disease states. Students learn to select, perform, interpret, and evaluate clinical laboratory imaging and other diagnostic tests used for diagnosing, treating, and managing patient needs. Students will be introduced to “hands-on” experiences in which students practice and perform select procedures on classmates, models, or simulations.
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PAS 532 - Diagnostic Methods II 2 Credit Hours
The course provides a foundation of clinical skills and diagnostic modalities to prepare the student for common professional responsibilities and practices in patient care. Course content includes theory and practice of selected clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, with emphasis on effective utilization of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and management of disease states. Students learn to select, perform, interpret, and evaluate clinical laboratory imaging and other diagnostic tests used for diagnosing, treating, and managing patient needs. Students will be introduced to “hands-on” experiences in which students practice and perform select procedures on classmates, models, or simulations.
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PAS 533 - Diagnostic Methods III 2 Credit Hours
The course provides a foundation of clinical skills and diagnostic modalities to prepare the student for common professional responsibilities and practices in patient care. Course content includes theory and practice of selected clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, with emphasis on effective utilization of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and management of disease states. Students learn to select, perform, interpret, and evaluate clinical laboratory imaging and other diagnostic tests used for diagnosing, treating, and managing patient needs. Students will be introduced to “hands-on” experiences in which students practice and perform select procedures on classmates, models, or simulations.
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PAS 541 - Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I 2 Credit Hours
Initially, major principles of drug pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be reviewed, followed by an introduction to pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. A framework for understanding the major classifications of therapeutic agents will be introduced, including: their mechanisms of action, dynamic and kinetic properties, uses, side effects, and toxicities. Pharmacologic patient safety is a major concern and will include a student understanding of the concept of age-drug interactions, disease-drug interactions, and drug-drug interactions. Students will also become familiar with prescription writing and the laws governing this privilege in Illinois.
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PAS 542 - Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics II 2 Credit Hours
Discussion will include the principal mechanisms of action of the major classes of therapeutic agents, understanding of pharmacodynamics, uses, side effects, and toxicities. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of altered pharmacodynamics related to age, race, and ethnic groups as well as cost/benefit of pharmacological interventions including patient education with regards to drug administration, potential adverse side effects, and drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
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PAS 543 - Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics III 2 Credit Hours
Pharmacology III is designed to develop skills related to the principles of pharmacology and therapeutic agents, prescription and non-prescription. Discussion will include the principal mechanisms of action of the major classes of therapeutic agents, understanding of pharmacodynamics, uses, side effects, and toxicities. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of altered pharmacodynamics related to age, race, and ethnic groups as well as cost/benefit of pharmacological interventions including patient education with regards to drug administration, potential adverse side effects, and drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
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PAS 560 - Medical Spanish 1 Lab Hours
Effective communication with Spanish-speaking minorities is becoming increasingly necessary, and physician assistant students need appropriate instruction to facilitate communication within the patient’s cultural context. Medical Spanish is a 2-week course geared toward the physician assistant practicing in a pluralistic society and in a region where the majority of patients speak Spanish. The course is devoted to the study of medical Spanish terminology and the cultural issues that may impact health care delivery. The student will be introduced to a wide array of vocabulary, essential expressions and commands particular to the medical field that will promote successful interactions within the clinical encounter. This course will highlight the importance of professional medical translators thereby preparing the student for seamless collaboration with Spanish-speaking patients and interpretation services. The concept of Cultural Linguistic Appropriate Services (CLAS) and Specific Prevention Initiatives in health care will be introduced.
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PAS 600 - Bridge Course 2 Credit Hours
This course is the platform to transition from the didactic to the SCPE’S, a significant milestone in your learning progression. This course will incorporate discipline specific didactic and skills training during an intensive clinical preparatory period prior to the start of clinical rotations. Topics covered include: preceptor expectations, self-care, electronic medical records training, professionalism and BLS/ACLS certification. During this course there are administrative tasks that must be accomplished by students, such as updating PPDs/TB testing, Immunizations, and passing background checks required by institution. During the clinical preparation period, instruction will focus on training necessary for the clinical rotations, including knowledge related to blood borne pathogens, patient privacy, and discipline specific didactic and skills training.
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