PA 420 - Introduction to Medicine Module (B.S., MPAS)

(2 credits)

Designed to provide the fundamental knowledge base upon which medical diagnosis and treatment of disease is based. The course will consist of introductory material in the following areas: anatomy and physiology, history and physical examination, lab diagnostics and radiology, pharmacology, infectious disease, emergency medicine, surgery, universal precautions and health information privacy, nutrition, genetics, rehabilitative services and professionalism. Summer.