NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook
Term IV
PAS 547 Behavioral Medicine (3 Credits) This course examines neurobiological, psychological, social, and cultural influences on health. Students study behavioral development, counseling skills, and responses to stress and illness. Legal and ethical reporting responsibilities are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on prevention and management of behavioral health conditions. PAS 541 Adult Medicine II (3 Credits) This course continues adult medicine with emphasis on complex and specialty conditions. Organ systems include gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, neurologic, rheumatologic, and emergency medicine topics. Students integrate diagnosis and treatment planning. Content aligns with the NCCPA Blueprint. PAS 543 Pediatric Medicine II (3 Credits) This course expands pediatric medicine to include infectious disease, nephrology, orthopedics, hematology/oncology, and immunology. Students study diagnosis, management, and pediatric pharmacotherapy. Growth and development principles continue to be reinforced. Content follows the NCCPA Blueprint. PAS 544 Clinical Procedure Skills II (2 Credits) This course advances procedural and surgical skills introduced previously. Students refine techniques through demonstrations and practice sessions. Emphasis is placed on aseptic technique, instrumentation, and procedural competency. Clinical correlation is reinforced. PAS 545 Geriatrics and Interprofessional Practice (2 Credits) This course focuses on geriatric care and collaborative interprofessional practice. Students address chronic disease management, aging-related issues, patient safety, and prevention of medical errors. Topics include psychosocial aspects of aging and end-of-life care. Evidence-based, compassionate, team- based care is emphasized. PAS 542 Introduction to Surgery (2 Credits) This course introduces evaluation and management of surgical conditions. Students learn perioperative care, trauma assessment, wound care, and complication management. Surgical techniques such as suturing and aseptic practices are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on systematic clinical approaches. PAS 546 Skills, Observation, Assessment, Results (SOAR) IV (2 Credits) SOAR IV integrates advanced didactic and clinical learning experiences. Students are evaluated on knowledge, professionalism, and clinical reasoning. The course prepares students for progression into full clinical practice. Capstone work includes data collection, analysis, and discussion of results.
Terms V–VIII: Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs)
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