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  • MPAS 6020: Intro to History/Physical

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This foundational course introduces students to the art and science of taking an effective, culturally sensitive history and performing a thorough, technically proficient general physical examination. It focuses on normal physical exam findings in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Students participate in small group, application-based laboratory exercises focusing on the general principles of physical examination as well as recognition of topographic anatomical landmarks on classmates and identification of important surgical anatomy. In addition, students receive instruction and practice in documenting comprehensive health histories and physical exam findings.
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  • MPAS 6030: Intro to Clinical Pharm

    1.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course provides a foundation for students to understand and utilize the basic principles of pharmacotherapy in the practice of medicine. Topics include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug-drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and autonomic nervous system pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on individualization of drug therapy and patient-centered care. Specific drug classes will be introduced in relevant medicine courses.
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  • MPAS 6040: Intro to Medical Diagnostics

    2.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course focuses on the fundamental principles of, and provides practical experience in selecting, ordering, and interpreting common diagnostic studies used to screen and diagnose disease. Further detail and use of diagnostic studies is integrated within systems-based medicine courses.
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  • MPAS 6050: Evidence-Based Practice 1

    1.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course provides foundational knowledge needed by students to integrate evidence-based medicine into their clinical practice. It reviews basic statistics, epidemiological concepts and principles, research methodology and design, and ethical standards in research. Students will learn how to critically evaluate scientific evidence and will be asked to use that knowledge to critically appraise research articles in this course andduring systems-based medicine courses.
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  • MPAS 6051: Evidence-Based Practice 2

    1.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    The second EBP course continues teaching the principles of evidence-based medicine, and is designed to assist students in planning their masters project, which will be completed and presented during their clinical year of training. Students will create a PICO question that will be the basis of their masters project, develop an annotated bibliography, and create a plan for writing a literature review.
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  • MPAS 6060: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

    2.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A systems-based course that examines and integrates the epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and medical management of commonly encountered medical conditions affecting the eyes, ears, nose, and throat (EENT).
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  • MPAS 6070: Dermatology

    1.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A systems-based course that examines and integrates the epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and medical management of conditions commonly encountered in DERMATOLOGY.
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  • MPAS 6080: Infectious Disease

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course provides a solid foundation in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. Common bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens are explored by examining mechanisms of disease transmission and pathogenicity, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and medical management, including antimicrobial pharmacotherapy.
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  • MPAS 6100: Hematology/Oncology

    1.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A systems-based course that examines and integrates the epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and medical management of commonly encountered medical disorders in hematology and oncology. Specific oncology disorders are covered in systems-based courses.
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  • MPAS 6101: Clinical Integration 1

    2.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    The first Clinical Integration course teaches students how to care for patients (and their families) from diverse backgrounds and various life phases, in ways that are meaningful and valuable to individual patient preferences. Students learn about healthcare disparities and their impact on health and wellness, and are challenged to identify and reflect on how their own potential biases may affect patient care.
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