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PHT-1 - Applied Clinical Skills I 2 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT- 2, 3, and 22A. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

General principles of laboratory medicine/diagnostic studies used in the clinic setting. Includes the requisition and interpretation of various diagnostic studies, such as urinalysis, complete blood count, gram stains, and arterial blood gases. Meets state and national accreditation requirements for an approved physician assistant program. 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory.

PHT-2 - Medicine Science I 6.5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT- 1, 3, and 22A. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

General principles of medicine topics ranging from dermatology to gastroenterology. The course also covers health promotion and disease prevention, professional practice, and pharmacological principles. Meets state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 120 hours lecture.

PHT-3 - History and Physical Assessment I 4 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT-1, 2, 22A.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

General principles of taking an accurate and concise medical history, performing a technically correct physical examination on each organ system, formulating a list of differential diagnoses, and a corresponding problem list. Developing a management and patient education plan based on evidenced-based medicine. Meets state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

PHT-4 - Applied Clinical Skills II 4 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-1, 2, 3, and 22A.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

General principles for the review and interpretation of commonly used diagnostic studies and electrocardiography concepts for physician assistant students. Developing a management and patient education plan based on evidenced-based medicine concepts related to the associated disease processes. Meets state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

PHT-5 - Medicine Science II 6.5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-1, 2, 3, and 4.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT-6, 7 and 22B.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

General principles of medicine topics ranging from endocrinology to infectious disease. Meets state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 120 hours lecture.

PHT-6 - History and Physical Assessment II 4 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT- 5, 7 and 22B. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

General principles of taking an accurate and concise medical history, performing a technically correct physical examination on each organ system, formulating a list of differential diagnoses, and a corresponding problem list. Developing a management and patient education plan based on evidenced-based medicine. Meets state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

PHT-7 - Medical Pharmacology 4 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-4.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT-4, 5, 6 and 22B. Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

Basic principles of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, drug actions, drug interaction and drug toxicities involved in the clinical use of drugs. Emphasis is placed on the physiological and biochemical actions, absorptions, distribution, metabolism, excretions and therapeutic use of drugs. This course is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 72 hours lecture.

PHT-8 - Applied Clinical Skills III 3 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-4, 6, 7, and 22B.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT-9.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. The course provides a systematic approach to the basic skills and concepts of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ACLS and PALS), aseptic technique, operating room principles and guidelines, wound closure, bandaging and splinting, casting, parenteral medication administration, intravenous access, venipuncture, nasogastric intubation and bladder catheterization and standard precautions. 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

PHT-9 - Medicine Science III 6.5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-5, 6, 7 and 22B.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT-8.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

A systematic approach to the theory of clinical medicine including the etiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of human disease, illness and injury. The course focuses on the following medical specialties: pediatrics, general surgery, and emergency medicine. Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 120 hours lecture.

PHT-10 - Clinical Nutrition 3 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-1, 2, and 3.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

General scientific principles of nutrition as it relates to good health, health promotion, disease prevention, the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of the nutritional aspects of acute and chronic illness. The course covers the lifespan. Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program 54 hours lecture.

PHT-11 - Internal Medicine I 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7 and 8.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance in the Physician Assistant Program.

Students are assigned to the Department of Internal Medicine where, under supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities including in-patient rounds and outpatient clinics. This fulfils the state and accreditation requirements. 270hours laboratory.

PHT-12 - Internal Medicine II 6 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Limitation on enrollment: Advanced standing in the Physician Assistant Program including completion of all first-year courses. Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. Students are assigned to the Department of Internal Medicine, where, under supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities including rotations in the Intensive and Coronary Care Units. Students are assigned to patients for medical history, physical examination, diagnostic testing and patient management. Students attend daily ward rounds, grand rounds, and special conferences and participate in discussions of diagnostic problems and formulation of patient management plans. 336 hours laboratory.

PHT-13 - General Surgery 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7, 8 and 9.

Students are assigned to the Department of Surgery where, under supervision, they participate in a wide variety of patient care activities including in-patient rounds and outpatient clinics. This course fulfills the state and accreditation requirements. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-14 - Surgery II Orthopedics 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7, 8, and 9.

Students are assigned to the Department of Orthopedics where under physician supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities including in-patient rounds and outpatient clinics. The course fulfills the state and accreditation requirements. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-15 - Pediatrics 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7 and 9.

Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. Students are assigned to the Department of Pediatrics where they, under supervision, participate in a variety of pediatric patient care activities. Students are assigned to pediatric patients for medical history review, physical examination, diagnostic testing, and participation in supportive role in the patient’s therapeutic management. They attend daily ward rounds, grand rounds, and special conferences and participate on discussion of diagnostic problems and formulation of patient management plans. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-16 - Women’s Health (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7 and 9.

Students are assigned to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology where, under physician supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities related to women’s health. This course is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-17 - Family Practice 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7 and 9.

Students are assigned to the Department of Family Medicine where, under physician supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities including inpatient rounds and outpatient clinics. Students are assigned to patients for medical history review, physical examination, diagnostic testing and within limitation imposed by education and experience, patient management. They attend daily grand rounds and special conferences with participating, where possible, in the elucidation of diagnosis and formulation of therapeutic plans. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-18 - Psychiatry/Mental Health 5 units CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7 and 9.

Students are assigned to the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health where, under physician supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities. Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-19 - Emergency Medicine 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-7, 8 and 9.

Students are assigned to the Department of Emergency Medicine where, under physician supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities. Designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-20 - Medical Genetics 3 units

CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-1 and 2.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

Introduces the principles of the human genome and human genetics. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of genetic and environmental factors in maintaining health, prevention and management of disease in individuals and populations. Designed to meet the requisites in basic medical sciences for professional programs. 54 hours lecture.

PHT-21A - Neurosurgery Clerkship 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program, as well as successful completion of all first-year courses. This course is an advanced student-cohort course of study and is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. Students are assigned to the Department of Neurosurgery where, under supervision, they will participate in various inpatient and outpatient care activities that further develop clinical skills in assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, medical and surgical management, and discharge planning of patients with neurological conditions. 270 laboratory hours.

PHT-21B - Advanced Mental Health Clerkship 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program, as well as successful completion of all first-year courses. This course is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program and the California Department of Mental Health, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Students are assigned to the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Clinics where, under supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities consistent with the MSHA criteria. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-21C - Advanced Geriatrics Clerkship 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program, as well as successful completion of all first-year courses. This course is an advanced student-cohort course of study and is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. Students are assigned to the Department of Family Medicine where, under supervision, they participate in a variety of patient care activities consistent with Geriatric Medicine. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-21D - Hospitalist Medicine Clerkship 5 units

CSU

Prerequisite: None.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program, as well as successful completion of all first-year courses. This course is an advanced student-cohort course of study and is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Physician Assistant program. Students are assigned to the Department of Internal Medicine where, under supervision, they participate in a variety of inpatient care activities that further develop clinical skills in assessment, treatment and discharge planning of common diseases and conditions of hospitalized patients. 270 hours laboratory.

PHT-22A - Clinical Anatomy, Physiology 3 units

and Pathophysiology CSU

Prerequisite: AMY-2A and 2B.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT-1, 2 and 3.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

A systems-based course comprehensive review of human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on their clinical applications. The course includes pathophysiological processes that impact the human body that result in various disease processes. 54 hours lecture.

PHT-22B - Clinical Anatomy, Physiology 3 units

and Pathophysiology CSU

Prerequisite: PHT-22A.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHT-5, 6, and 7.

Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Program.

A systems-based comprehensive review of human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on their clinical applications. The course includes pathophysiological processes that impact the human body that result in various disease processes. 54 hours lecture.

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