PAS 7704 EMERENCY MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2)

This course will integrate the epidemiology, risk factors (including genetics, as applicable), pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, history and physical findings, laboratory and diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics management, non-pharmacotherapy treatment, possible complications, prevention measures, prognosis, patient education, referral, and follow-up of urgent and emergent disorders related to emergency medicine. Learners will develop their skills to perform a variety of assessments, including but not limited to neurological assessment for head injuries, cardiac assessment for chest pain, and trauma assessment for injuries. Infectious Disease topics will be covered, including the causes and when to refer to other specialties.

Prerequisites

PAS 7105 CLINICAL MEDICINE 5, PAS 7205 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS, AND PAS 7305 HISTORY & PHYSICAL LAB