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Didactic Courses
MPAP 531 – Human Anatomy & Physiology
Credit: 4 hours
This one semester clinical anatomy and physiology course prepares the student for clinical practice with an understanding of functional human anatomy and physiology and its application to clinical practice. The course consists of a series of lectures, labs; the anatomy content is supported by experience in the cadaver lab. The lecture and lab sections are organized in an organ system approach with clinical correlation.
MPAP 503 – Behavioral Medicine
Credit: 2 hours
This course is an introduction to psychosocial disorders and behaviors. Led by experienced clinicians, clinical reasoning exercises include small-group clinical case study discussions which are utilized to develop problem-solving skills. Standardized patients and/or objective structured clinical examinations prepare the student for clinical patient interactions.
MPAP 504 – Clinical Medicine I
Credit: 3 hours
This is the first of five didactic clinical medicine courses presented in the first year. The course concentrates on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; organized into an organ system approach. This first course will cover preventive medicine and nutrition, infectious diseases and dermatology. The course is presented in lecture format taught by physicians and physician assistants.
MPAP 505 – Clinical Medicine II
Credit: 3 hours
This is the second of five didactic clinical medicine courses presented in the first year. The course will concentrate on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; organized into an organ system approach, this second course will cover cardiology, pulmonology, and HEENT. The course is presented in lecture format taught by affiliated physicians and physician assistants.
MPAP 506 – Clinical Medicine III
Credit: 3 hours
This is the third didactic clinical medicine course presented in the first year. The course will concentrate on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; organized in a life-cycle approach, covering hematology/ oncology, gastroenterology and nephrology. The course is presented in lecture format taught by affiliated physicians and physician assistants.
MPAP 526 – Clinical Medicine IV
Credit: 3 hours
This is the fourth didactic clinical medicine course presented in the first year. The course will concentrate on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; covering endocrinology, rheumatology and reproductive health. The course is presented in lecture format taught by affiliated physicians and physician assistants.
MPAP 528 – Clinical Medicine V
Credit: 4 hours
This is the fourth didactic clinical medicine course presented in the first year. The course will concentrate on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; covering neurology, psychiatric medicine, pediatrics and geriatrics. The course is presented in lecture format taught by affiliated physicians and physician assistants.
MPAP 509 – Evidence-Based Medicine I
Credit: 1 hours
This one semester course is an introduction to the principles and practice of Evidence-based Medicine (EBM). Evidence-based medicine provides tools to assist clinicians to make accurate diagnoses and select optimal treatment for their patients. This course will review statistical concepts, the epidemiologic basis for clinical research, and research ethics, and will teach students to formulate clinical questions, search and critically appraise the medical literature, and incorporate best evidence into their practice. The course content is presented in lecture format with small group discussions.
MPAP 510 – Emergency Medicine
Credit: 3 hours
This course will focus on the management of patients with emergency medical and surgical conditions requiring evaluation and treatment. Presented in lecture format, with small group case discussion sessions, the student will learn to recognize those patients with life-threatening disorders. Triage, stabilization, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and specialty consultation will be covered. As adjunctive material and in preparation for clinical year studies students will take the BLS and ACLS certification courses prior to starting the clinical year rotations. Clinical simulation in the simulation lab prepares students for emergent patient care.
MPAP 522 – Clinical Skills I (History & Physical Examination)
Credit: 3 hours
History and Physical Examination introduces the student to the art of acquiring a patient history and performing the physical examination using lecture and laboratory, and small group formats. The small group labs will allow the student to learn history and physical skill, after they are demonstrated by the faculty. Simulated patient encounters will provide the student with the opportunity to practice their clinical skills. At the conclusion of each lab students will perform a case-based clinical scenario exercise with their lab partner and receive faculty feedback on their performance. A summative physical exam will be performed and graded.
MPAP 514 – Orthopaedics
Credit: 2 hours
This course presents the student with an overview of the discipline of orthopedics. Presented in lecture and laboratory format, this course covers the basics of musculoskeletal medicine. Several procedural seminars dedicated to musculoskeletal physical examination skills, casting and splinting, and interpretation of skeletal radiographs are included. The course will cover musculoskeletal disorders of all age groups. Special emphasis will be directed to office and emergency orthopedics as seen in primary care.
MPAP 515 – Pharmacotherapeutics I
Credit: 1 hour
This course is the introductory section of a five course pharmacotherapeutics curriculum. This first section will introduce the student to the basic principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug interactions, and adverse reactions. The student will also be introduced to the drug reference resources. Drugs will be introduced in conjunction with the clinical medicine units that are taught this semester. Presented in lecture format with interactive sessions, this unit will provide the student with the pharmacotherapeutic principles needed for clinical practice. The course is taught by experienced faculty from the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
MPAP 516 – Pharmacotherapeutics II
Credit: 2 hours
This is the second of four pharmacotherapeutics courses. The course will concentrate on therapeutic applications of drugs for various organ systems integrated with the clinical medicine units being taught during this semester. Presented in lecture format augmented by clinical case presentations discussed in small group sessions. The course is taught by experienced faculty from the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
MPAP 517 – Pharmacotherapeutics III
Credit: 1 hours
This is the third Pharmacotherapeutics course. The course will concentrate on therapeutic applications of drugs for various organ systems integrated with the clinical medicine units being taught during this semester. Presented in lecture format augmented by clinical case presentations discussed in small group sessions. The course is taught by experienced faculty from the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
MPAP 527 – Pharmacotherapeutics IV
Credit: 2 hours
This is the fourth pharmacotherapeutics course. The course will concentrate on therapeutic applications of drugs for various organ systems integrated with the clinical medicine units being taught during this semester. Presented in lecture format augmented by clinical case presentations discussed in small group sessions. The course is taught by experienced faculty from the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
MPAP 530 – Pharmacotherapeutics V
Credit: 1 hour
This is the fifth pharmacotherapeutics course. The course will concentrate on therapeutic applications of drugs for various organ systems integrated with the clinical medicine units being taught during this semester. Presented in lecture format augmented by clinical case presentations discussed in small group sessions. The course is taught by experienced faculty from the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
MPAP 519 – Health Policy & Professional Practice I
Credit: 1 hour
This one semester course introduces the student to the issues of physician assistant professional practice including PA history, state laws and rules, certification, licensure, DEA regulation, and malpractice insurance. The course also presents topics in healthcare delivery systems, quality improvement, health policy, medical ethics, patient safety, healthcare reform, the patient-centered medical home, population health, public health, cultural competence, and healthcare disparities. The course will explore coding and reimbursement. The student will also have the opportunity to be exposed to the other members of the healthcare team in an interprofessional seminar.
MPAP 521 – Surgery
Credit: 3 hours
This course, presented in lecture format with weekly lab sessions, is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of surgical practice. Lectures will cover surgical principles and common surgical conditions. The student will learn basic clinical procedures including sterile procedure, anesthesia, suturing, and common office procedures. Pre-operative and post-operative patient care is presented.
MPAP 523 – Clinical Skills II
Credit: 4 hours
This course is the second in a sequence of five courses presented in the first year. The course is designed to develop the clinical skills necessary for practice as a physician assistant in primary care. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills relevant to obtaining a medical history, conducting a physical examination, formulating a differential diagnosis and initial management plan, and presenting a case in a professional setting. The focus of this course is to introduce critical thinking skills as well as procedural skills required in physician assistant practice. Topics included in this course are closely aligned with the block’s clinical medicine unit. Each topic is presented in a variety of formats including small-group clinical case studies, Standardized Patients (SPs) and/or Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and clinical simulations. Systems-based diagnostic imaging and laboratory medicine concepts are included in lecture and lab format. In addition, practice in selection and interpretation of routine diagnostics is incorporated throughout this course. Students will complete field assignments assessing patients and submitting the appropriate written documentation.
MPAP 524 – Clinical Skills III
Credit: 3 hours
This course is the third in a sequence of five courses presented in the first year. The course is designed to develop the clinical skills necessary for practice as a physician assistant in primary care. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills relevant to obtaining a medical history, conducting a physical examination, formulating a differential diagnosis and initial management plan, and presenting a case in a professional setting. The focus of this course is to introduce critical thinking skills as well as procedural skills required in physician assistant practice. Topics included in this course are closely aligned with the block’s clinical medicine unit. Each topic is presented in a variety of formats including small-group clinical case studies, Standardized Patients (SPs) and/or Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and clinical simulations. Systems-based diagnostic imaging and laboratory medicine concepts are included in lecture and lab format. In addition, practice in selection and interpretation of routine diagnostics is incorporated throughout this course. Students will complete field assignments assessing patients and submitting the appropriate written documentation.
MPAP 525 – Clinical Skills IV
Credit: 4 hours
This course is the fourth in a sequence of five courses presented in the first year. The course is designed to develop the clinical skills necessary for practice as a physician assistant in primary care. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills relevant to obtaining a medical history, conducting a physical examination, formulating a differential diagnosis and initial management plan, and presenting a case in a professional setting. The focus of this course is to introduce critical thinking skills as well as procedural skills required in physician assistant practice. Topics included in this course are closely aligned with the block’s clinical medicine unit. Each topic is presented in a variety of formats including small-group clinical case studies, Standardized Patients (SPs) and/or Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and clinical simulations. Systems-based diagnostic imaging and laboratory medicine concepts are included in lecture and lab format. In addition, practice in selection and interpretation of routine diagnostics is incorporated throughout this course. Students will complete field assignments assessing patients and submitting the appropriate written documentation.
MPAP 529 – Clinical Skills V
Credit: 3 hours
This course is the last in the sequence of five courses presented in the first year. The course is designed to develop the clinical skills necessary for practice as a physician assistant in primary care. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills relevant to obtaining a medical history, conducting a physical examination, formulating a differential diagnosis and initial management plan, and presenting a case in a professional setting. The focus of this course is to introduce critical thinking skills as well as procedural skills required in physician assistant practice. Topics cphs.campbell.edu | 113 included in this course are closely aligned with the block’s clinical medicine unit. Each topic is presented in a variety of formats including small-group clinical case studies, Standardized Patients (SPs) and/or Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and clinical simulations. Systems-based diagnostic imaging and laboratory medicine concepts are included in lecture and lab format. In addition, practice in selection and interpretation of routine diagnostics is incorporated throughout this course. Students will complete field assignments assessing patients and submitting the appropriate written documentation.
MPAP 535: Foundations of Heath & Disease I
Credit: 1 hour
Foundations of Health and Disease-I is the first of five Foundation courses presented in the first year. This course covers important foundational and review content for organ system and disease-specific conditions: anatomy and physiology, approach to the patient, the pathophysiologic basis of disease, genetic basis of disease and diversity & inclusion. The content is horizontally and vertically integrated into the curriculum to align with content taught in the clinical sciences.
MPAP 536: Foundations of Heath & Disease II
Credit: 1 hour
Foundations of Health and Disease-II is the second of five Foundation courses presented in the first year. This course covers important foundational and review content for organ system and disease-specific conditions: anatomy and physiology, approach to the patient, the pathophysiologic basis of disease, genetic basis of disease and diversity & inclusion. The content is horizontally and vertically integrated into the curriculum to align with content taught in the clinical sciences.
MPAP 537: Foundations of Heath & Disease III
Credit: 1 hour
Foundations of Health and Disease-III is the third of five Foundation courses presented in the first year. This course covers important foundational and review content for organ system and disease-specific conditions: anatomy and physiology, approach to the patient, pathophysiologic basis of disease, genetic basis of disease and diversity & inclusion. The content is horizontally and vertically integrated into the curriculum to align with content taught in the clinical sciences.
MPAP 538: Foundations of Heath & Disease IV
Credit: 1 hour
Foundations of Health and Disease-IV is the fourth of five Foundation courses presented in the first year. This course covers important foundational and review content for organ system and disease-specific conditions: anatomy and physiology, approach to the patient, pathophysiologic basis of disease, genetic basis of disease and diversity & inclusion. The content is horizontally and vertically integrated into the curriculum to align with content taught in the clinical sciences.
MPAP 539: Foundations of Heath & Disease V
Credit: 1 hour
Foundations of Health and Disease-V is the last of five Foundation courses presented in the first year. This course covers important foundational and review content for organ system and disease-specific conditions: anatomy and physiology, approach to the patient, pathophysiologic basis of disease, genetic basis of disease and diversity & inclusion. The content is horizontally and vertically integrated into the curriculum to align with content taught in the clinical sciences.
IPE 501 – Introduction to Interprofessional Healthcare Team Collaboration
Credit: 1 hour
The purpose of this course is to provide students in health care disciplines at Campbell University the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional roles and functions important for providing quality care to patients. Course goals and objectives are based on core competency domains outlined by the Expert Panel on Interprofessional Collaborative practice in their report, “Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, 2011”. This course is based on Competency Domain # 2, “Roles, Responsibilities, and Behavioral Expectations.” Students will develop knowledge and skills to enable them to more effectively, “Use the knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the healthcare needs of the patients and populations served.” (Expert Panel).
Clinical Courses
MPAP 601 – Emergency Medicine
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation is located at one of our affiliated Emergency Departments. Students will participate in all aspects of emergency medical care. The student will interview, evaluate and examine patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Students will present all patients cared for to the precepting clinician. Emergency procedures and treatment will be guided by the clinical preceptor. Patient encounters must be logged with the PA program. Students will be graded on preceptor evaluations and final examination.
MPAP 602 – Family Practice
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation introduces the student to the basics of family medicine. The student will participate in all aspects of care for patients of all ages. The student will interview, examine, and treat patients under the direction of the preceptor. Special emphasis is placed upon patient education, prevention, and health maintenance.
MPAP 603 – Internal Medicine
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation gives the student the opportunity to apply medical interventions for internal medicine patients in the inpatient setting. Under the direction a preceptor the student will analyze the patient chart, monitor the patient’s progress, perform history and physicals, and plan therapeutic interventions. In the inpatient setting the student will round with the inpatient team. The student will learn to order specialty tests, write orders, and request specialty consultation. They will also gain an appreciation for discharge planning and disposition regarding home care and follow up.
MPAP 604 – Surgery
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation is located at one of our affiliated general surgical units/ practices. The student will learn pre-op, intraoperative, and post-operative patient care. The student will scrub into surgical cases and assist the surgeon as indicated. The student will participate in the management of the surgical inpatient, and assist with discharge planning. The student may be assigned to an on-call team and respond to emergency in the ED and OR with the team.
MPAP 605 – Pediatrics
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation will expose the student to the clinical practice of pediatric medicine. Rotations will be at an affiliated inpatient or outpatient practice. Students will care for infants, children and adolescents. Duties will include routine health maintenance, physical exams, acute care, and patient education. The student will recognize normal development and appreciate common abnormalities of growth and development. Students will become familiar with the evaluation and treatment of common pediatric disorders. Emphasis will be on preventive care and family dynamics.
MPAP 606 – Psychiatry
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation enables students to see patients in either outpatient or inpatient mental health facilities. The student will develop skill counseling patients with psychiatric and psychosocial disorders. Under the direction of the preceptor the student will become familiar with the use of psychotropic therapeutics. Students will learn to identify and refer “at-risk” patients.
MPAP 607 – Women’s Health
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation in women’s health provides the student with an opportunity to gain experience in common gynecological conditions. The student will learn about screening for breast and gynecologic cancers, normal and abnormal menstrual patterns, infectious diseases, and family planning. The student will participate in providing routine prenatal and postnatal care. The student may also have the opportunity to assist in GYN surgeries and with labor & delivery.
MPAP 608 – Primary Care
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week rotation introduces the student to the basics of outpatient primary care medicine. The student may rotate in an internal medicine office, family practice, inpatient internal medicine group, geriatrics, inpatient pediatrics, or urgent care. The student will interview, examine, and treat patients under the direction of the preceptor. Special emphasis is placed upon patient education, prevention, and health maintenance.
MPAP 611 – Elective I
Credit: 5 hours
The student is given the option of electing 2 rotations of their choice. They may be medical and/or surgical electives. It is proposed to select electives that will fulfill the student’s clinical interests and add to their experience preparing for the job market.
MPAP 612 – Elective II
Credit: 5 hours
The student is given the option of electing 2 rotations of their choice. They may be medical and/or surgical electives. It is proposed to select electives that will fulfill the student’s clinical interests and add to their experience preparing for the job market.
MPAP 613 – Senior Seminar
Credit: 5 hours
This 5 credit hour seminar concludes professional practice training following completion of supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs). The seminar is required in order to successfully complete the SCPE year. Seminar contents include a PANCE preparation course and practice examination; a self-assessment examination; summative clinical practical skills evaluations; a summative written examination, completion of a professionalism self-evaluation, and lecture and seminar content designed to prepare the graduating physician assistant for professional practice.
MPAP 614 – Contextualizing Health & Healthcare
Credit: 5 hours
This 4-week course in the clinical year builds upon evidence-based medicine and foundational primary care principles taught in the didactic curriculum. Using a hybrid learning teaching strategy, this course will educate students on how to integrate community-oriented primary care, the principles of patient-centered medicine, including the social determinants of health, and evidence-based medicine to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for their patients. This course is specifically designed to highlight the intersections of public health and the provision of healthcare