FALL 2021 Trine Course Catalog

PAS 5110 Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics I

This is the first in a series of three courses for the study of the diagnosis and management of common acute, emergent, rehabilitative, and chronic medical disorders across the lifespan. The relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of disease states are discussed, followed by incidence/prevalence, associated risk factors, signs and symptoms, clinical findings, diagnostic criteria, diagnostic tests and procedures, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic options, prevention, patient education, follow-up care, course, and prognosis. This 3-series course series collectively covers disorders categorized under the following organ systems: cardiovascular, dermatology, ophthalmology, EENT, endocrine, GI/Nutritional, GU, hematology, infectious disease, musculoskeletal/rheumatology, neurological, psychiatry/behavioral medicine, pulmonary, and reproductive. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Fall PA Curriculum.

Credits

10

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

10

Prerequisite

Successful completion of the Fall PA Curriculum.