NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook
PAS 527 Skills, Observation, Assessment, Results (SOAR) II (2 Credits) SOAR II continues integration of didactic and clinical learning through problem-based activities and experiential exposure. Students are assessed on clinical competence, professionalism, and critical thinking. The course prepares students for exams and OSCEs. Capstone components include literature review, study design, and IRB submission.
Term III
PAS 532 Clinical Procedure Skills I (2 Credits) This course introduces essential clinical procedures for primary care practice. Instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and team-based learning. Students practice skills in structured lab settings. Emphasis is placed on developing competency and confidence in common procedures. PAS 531 Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine (2 Credits) This course explores professional, clinical, and research ethics alongside medical law. Students learn structured approaches to ethical decision-making and analysis. Topics include patient rights, malpractice, professional liability, and research ethics. Case discussions and seminars develop ethical reasoning and leadership skills. PAS 533 Adult Medicine I (3 Credits) This course introduces adult primary care using an organ system-based approach. Students study common diseases, including prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Biomedical and clinical sciences are integrated throughout. Content aligns with the NCCPA Blueprint. PAS 535 Pediatric Medicine I (3 Credits) This course introduces normal pediatric growth and development. Students study common pediatric conditions across organ systems from infancy through adolescence. Diagnosis, treatment, and behavioral and psychological conditions are addressed. Content follows the NCCPA Blueprint. PAS 536 Pharmacology II (3 Credits) This course expands pharmacologic knowledge using an organ system-based framework. Students apply principles of drug therapy across the lifespan. Emphasis remains on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dosing, and adverse effects. Clinical application and therapeutic decision-making are reinforced. PAS 532 Reproductive Health (2 Credits) This course examines male and female reproductive and urinary system disorders. Students study epidemiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management of common conditions. Emphasis is placed on primary care relevance. Content aligns with the NCCPA Blueprint. PAS 537 Skills, Observation, Assessment, Results (SOAR) III (1 Credit) SOAR III continues the longitudinal integration of didactic and clinical learning through problem-based activities. Students are assessed on medical knowledge, patient care, professionalism, and critical thinking in preparation for OSCEs. Capstone components for this term are defined in the course syllabus.
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