This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of clinical study design and the application of statistical methods in medical research. Students learn to critically analyze clinical data and evaluate medical literature based on the principles of evidence based medicine.

This advanced course in human anatomy is designed to relate anatomical structures to function and clinical application. Clinical case studies and 3-D virtual anatomy online resources correlate with each anatomical region studied.  Students gain practical skills and in-depth spatial knowledge in small group cadaver dissection labs.

This longitudinal course is designed to teach techniques of effective medical interviewing, proper performance of physical examinations, and documentation of clinical information. Patient assessment will be taught across the lifespan covering pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Students will develop interpersonal communication skills to facilitate patient education, case presentation, and interprofessional collaboration. Classroom instruction, skills labs, standardized patient encounters, and simulation are incorporated into the learning experience. (Course is correlated with PAS 5102, 5103, and 5104.)

This course series teaches the history of the profession and introduces the physician assistant professional organizations. Foundational knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, public health, and interprofessional practice are discussed. The ethical, regulatory and political factors impacting the physician assistant profession are explored. Emphasis is placed on developing a commitment to ethical principles, professionalism, interprofessional collaboration and economic stewardship in daily clinical practice and clinical decision making. Focus is placed on fostering cultural humility by working with diverse and vulnerable populations in the local community. (Course is correlated with PAS 5302, 5303, and 5304.)

This course series in advanced human physiology and pathophysiology is designed to promote the understanding of the complex medical sciences necessary for application to clinical practice. Normal functioning and alterations in disease states will be discussed for each organ system on the genetic, molecular, cellular, organ, and system levels.

This comprehensive course series uses an organ-based systems approach to teach students foundational knowledge of the etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, laboratory findings, differential diagnoses, management, and prevention of medical diseases. Students will learn the appropriate use of clinical laboratory studies based on patient presentation, interpretation of laboratory studies, and the pathological basis of abnormal results. Patient care in the primary care setting is emphasized.

This course introduces students to the etiology, clinical presentation and treatment of major psychiatric disorders with an emphasis on systematic approach to psychiatric evaluation.  Normal and abnormal psychosocial development across the lifespan are examined as they relate to psychiatric conditions.  Students develop psychiatric interview skills by performing mental status examinations.

This longitudinal course is designed to teach techniques of effective medical interviewing, proper performance of physical examinations, and documentation of clinical information. Patient assessment will be taught across the lifespan covering pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Students will develop interpersonal communication skills to facilitate patient education, case presentation, and interprofessional collaboration. Classroom instruction, skills labs, standardized patient encounters, and simulation are incorporated into the learning experience. (Course is correlated with PAS 5101, 5103, and 5104.)

This course series develops skills in performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interpreting electrocardiography, and the fundamentals of clinical radiology. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency, indications, contraindications, risks and side effects of procedures. A systematic-analytical approach to interpretation of diagnostic studies will prepare students to discriminate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal electrocardiography or radiologic imaging. (Course is correlated with PAS 5202 and 5203.)

This course series teaches the history of the profession and introduces the physician assistant professional organizations. Foundational knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, public health, and interprofessional practice are discussed. The ethical, regulatory and political factors impacting the physician assistant profession are explored. Emphasis is placed on developing a commitment to ethical principles, professionalism, interprofessional collaboration and economic stewardship in daily clinical practice and clinical decision making. Focus is placed on fostering cultural humility by working with diverse and vulnerable populations in the local community. (Course is correlated with PAS 5301, 5303, and 5304.)

This course series in advanced human physiology and pathophysiology is designed to promote the understanding of the complex medical sciences necessary for application to clinical practice. Normal functioning and alterations in disease states will be discussed for each organ system on the genetic, molecular, cellular, organ, and system levels.

This course series teaches students the proper management of general medical and surgical conditions utilizing pharmacologic treatments. Students will learn to formulate individualized treatment plans based upon current evidence-based guidelines, pharmacology, and unique patient information and preferences.

This longitudinal course is designed to teach techniques of effective medical interviewing, proper performance of physical examinations, and documentation of clinical information. Patient assessment will be taught across the lifespan covering pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Students will develop interpersonal communication skills to facilitate patient education, case presentation, and interprofessional collaboration. Classroom instruction, skills labs, standardized patient encounters, and simulation are incorporated into the learning experience. (Course is correlated with PAS 5101, 5102, and 5104.)

This comprehensive course series uses an organ-based systems approach to teach students foundational knowledge of the etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, laboratory findings, differential diagnoses, management, and prevention of medical diseases. Students will learn the appropriate use of clinical laboratory studies based on patient presentation, interpretation of laboratory studies, and the pathological basis of abnormal results. Patient care in the primary care setting is emphasized.

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and manage surgical diseases.  Emphasis is placed on differentiating between surgical and non-surgical conditions.  The laboratory component of this course introduces students to performing biopsies, suture techniques, basic surgical instruments, surgical drain placement, and preparing a sterile field for minor procedures.

This course series develops skills in performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interpreting electrocardiography, and the fundamentals of clinical radiology. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency, indications, contraindications, risks and side effects of procedures. A systematic-analytical approach to interpretation of diagnostic studies will prepare students to discriminate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal electrocardiography or radiologic imaging. (Course is correlated with PAS 5201 and 5203.)

In this course series, students integrate and apply knowledge from didactic courses to patient cases via team-based learning.  Clinical reasoning skills and decision making, interpersonal communication, and effective collaboration are developed by student teams progressing through clinical cases with faculty facilitation.

This course series teaches the history of the profession and introduces the physician assistant professional organizations. Foundational knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, public health, and interprofessional practice are discussed. The ethical, regulatory and political factors impacting the physician assistant profession are explored. Emphasis is placed on developing a commitment to ethical principles, professionalism, interprofessional collaboration and economic stewardship in daily clinical practice and clinical decision making. Focus is placed on fostering cultural humility by working with diverse and vulnerable populations in the local community. (Course is correlated with PAS 5301, 5302, and 5304.)

This course series in advanced human physiology and pathophysiology is designed to promote the understanding of the complex medical sciences necessary for application to clinical practice. Normal functioning and alterations in disease states will be discussed for each organ system on the genetic, molecular, cellular, organ, and system levels.

This course series teaches students the proper management of general medical and surgical conditions utilizing pharmacologic treatments. Students will learn to formulate individualized treatment plans based upon current evidence-based guidelines, pharmacology, and unique patient information and preferences.

This course series develops skills in performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interpreting electrocardiography, and the fundamentals of clinical radiology. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency, indications, contraindications, risks and side effects of procedures. A systematic-analytical approach to interpretation of diagnostic studies will prepare students to discriminate between normal, variations of normal, and abnormal electrocardiography or radiologic imaging. (Course is correlated with PAS 5201 and 5202.)

This longitudinal course is designed to teach techniques of effective medical interviewing, proper performance of physical examinations, and documentation of clinical information. Patient assessment will be taught across the lifespan covering pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Students will develop interpersonal communication skills to facilitate patient education, case presentation, and interprofessional collaboration. Classroom instruction, skills labs, standardized patient encounters, and simulation are incorporated into the learning experience. (Course is correlated with PAS 5101, 5102, and 5103.)

Prepares the physician assistant student to recognize and manage common clinical problems associated with the pediatric patient.

This course provides comprehensive instruction on all aspects of women’s health including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postnatal care. Students are instructed on disorders unique to the female reproductive system across the lifespan and commonly encountered in primary care practice.

This comprehensive course series uses an organ-based systems approach to teach students foundational knowledge of the etiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, laboratory findings, differential diagnoses, management, and prevention of medical diseases. Students will learn the appropriate use of clinical laboratory studies based on patient presentation, interpretation of laboratory studies, and the pathological basis of abnormal results. Patient care in the primary care setting is emphasized.

This course prepares students to diagnose and manage medical and surgical emergencies due to illness or trauma as encountered in the emergency department.

In this course series, students integrate and apply knowledge from didactic courses to patient cases via team-based learning.  Clinical reasoning skills and decision making, interpersonal communication, and effective collaboration are developed by student teams progressing through clinical cases with faculty facilitation.

This course series teaches the history of the profession and introduces the physician assistant professional organizations. Foundational knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, public health, and interprofessional practice are discussed. The ethical, regulatory and political factors impacting the physician assistant profession are explored. Emphasis is placed on developing a commitment to ethical principles, professionalism, interprofessional collaboration and economic stewardship in daily clinical practice and clinical decision making. Focus is placed on fostering cultural humility by working with diverse and vulnerable populations in the local community. (Course is correlated with PAS 5301, 5302, and 5303.)

This course series teaches students the proper management of general medical and surgical conditions utilizing pharmacologic treatments. Students will learn to formulate individualized treatment plans based upon current evidence-based guidelines, pharmacology, and unique patient information and preferences.

This course is designed to help physician assistant students develop their ability to formulate relevant clinical questions and to use the medical literature to elucidate answers to those questions. Students will improve their skill in making decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on evaluation of scientific evidence. Students will reflect upon conclusions from clinical studies and appropriately discuss their application to patient care.

Preparing professionally competent physician assistants is a key component of the mission of the Trevecca University Physician Assistant Program. To ensure the accomplishment of this mission and to comply with current accreditation standards set forth by ARC-PA, our program must conduct and document a summative evaluation of each student within the final four months of the program to verify that each student has acquired the program competencies required to enter clinical practice.