MEDEX Northwest Program Overview
Summer Quarter
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Summer A-Term: MEDEX 451, Anatomy & Physiology
(6 credits) |
Students are taught the anatomy and physiology of the
following organ systems: endocrine, immune, respiratory, cardiovascular,
gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecological, integumentary, musculoskeletal
and neurologic, with a focus on clinical examples of anatomic and
physiologic principles encountered in primary care practice. Course
is required for all incoming MEDEX students. Offered via distance
education (online) in Spring Quarter with a two-week intensive session
on the Seattle campus in July. |
Summer B-Term: MEDEX 450
Basic Science in Clinical Medicine
(6 credits) |
Review of important basic science concepts that include relevant topics for a health care clinician. Prerequisite: permission of the MEDEX program |
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Fall Quarter
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MEDEX 452:
Pathophysiology for Primary Care
(6 credits) |
Course covers basic pathological and pathophysiological
concepts of diseases commonly encountered in primary care practice.
Pathophysiology is studied per organ system. |
MEDEX 453:
Basic Clinical Skills
(5 credits) |
Provides the student with mastery of history and physical examination skills, thoroughness in data collection, medical record keeping and verbal presentation skills. |
MEDEX 457:
Behavioral Science Skills I
(2 credits) |
Develops and demonstrates skills needed for assessment, diagnosis and management of common emotional problems in a clinical setting. |
MEDEX 470:
PA Role Course I
(1 credit) |
Explores professional role development, health access issues, licensing issues, health care quality, interdisciplinary relationships, diverse populations and the health care environment. |
MEDEX 473:
Technical Skills I
(1 credit) |
Introduces clinical skills and procedures through hands on experiences. |
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Winter Quarter
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MEDEX 454:
Adult Medicine I
(7 credits) |
Course provides a problem-oriented approach to the
diagnosis and management of common primary care conditions. Organ
system approach covers HEENT, rheumatology, anemia, STD/HIV and cardiovascular,
gastrointestinal and hematological systems. |
MEDEX 456:
Maternal & Child Health I
(3 credits) |
This course is designed to acquaint students with principles of
prenatal care and primary care pediatrics. The course covers prenatal
care, labor & delivery, newborn and well-child exams and a systems-oriented
approach to the diagnosis and initial management of common primary
care pediatric conditions. Concepts of health maintenance for children
and well-child care are covered. |
MEDEX 458:
Behavioral Science Skills II
(2 credits) |
Develops and demonstrates skills needed for assessment, diagnosis and management of common emotional problems in a clinical setting. |
MEDEX 460:
Principles of Patient Management
(3 credits) |
Provides systematic approach to pharmacological therapies including drug choice, risk factor identification and administration. Includes non-pharmacological therapies and emphasizes health education and health promotion strategies. |
MEDEX 468:
Emergency Medicine I
(2 credits) |
Provides an approach to the diagnosis and management of common
emergency conditions for primary care physician assistants. Topics
include multiple trauma, chest trauma, abdominal trauma, shock and
cardiac emergencies. |
MEDEX 471:
PA Role Course II
(1 credit) |
Explores professional role development, health access issues, licensing issues, health care quality, interdisciplinary relationships, diverse populations and the health care environment. |
MEDEX 474:
Technical Skills II
(1 credit) |
Introduces clinical skills and procedures through hands on experiences. |
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Spring Quarter
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MEDEX 455:
Adult Medicine II
(7 credits) |
Continuation of MEDEX 454. Course provides a problem-oriented
approach to the diagnosis and initial management of common primary
care conditions. Organ system approach covers endocrine, renal, reproductive,
dermatologic, respiratory and neurological systems. |
MEDEX 459:
Behavioral Science Skills III
(2 credits) |
Develops and demonstrates skills needed for assessment, diagnosis and management of common emotional problems in a clinical setting. |
MEDEX 461:
Principles of Patient Management II
(3 credits) |
Provides systematic approach to pharmacological therapies including drug choice, risk factor identification and administration. Includes non-pharmacological therapies and emphasizes health education and health promotion strategies. |
MEDEX 462:
Maternal & Child Health II
(3 credits) |
Continuation of MEDEX 456. The course continues a systems-oriented
approach to the diagnosis and initial management of common primary
care pediatric conditions. Topics covered include common respiratory,
cardiac, orthopedic and dermatologic problems; adolescent medicine
and also issues of abuse. |
MEDEX 469:
Emergency Medicine II
(2 credits) |
Continuation of MEDEX 468. Provides an approach to the diagnosis
and management of common emergency conditions for primary care physician
assistants. Topics include poisonings and overdoses, environmental
emergencies, thermal injuries, orthopedic emergencies, pediatric
emergencies and head trauma. |
MEDEX 472:
PA Role Course III
(1 credit) |
Explores professional role development, health access issues, licensing issues, health care quality, interdisciplinary relationships, diverse popultations and the health care environment. |
MEDEX 475:
Technical Skills III
(1 credit) |
Introduces clinical skills and procedures through hands on experiences. |
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Clinical Year
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MEDEX 463:
Clinical Clerkships I
(19 credits) |
Full-time clinical clerkship spent in institution-based or specialty practice settings with the supervision of licensed health care providers. Credit/no credit only. |
MEDEX 465:
Clinical Clerkships II
(19 credits) |
Continuation of full-time clinical clerkship spent in institution-based or specialty practice settings with supervision of licensed health care providers. Credit/no credit only. |
MEDEX 466
Family Practice Clerkship I
(19 credits) |
Preceptorship is conducted under the supervision of
a family practice physician. Preceptorships are located throughout
the WWAMI region. Students are trained to deal with common primary
care problems and both student and preceptor are educated in the
utilization and management of the physician assistant in practice.
Students keep records of patient encounters and complete a variety
of written assignments in addition to their clinical experience.
The preceptorship is generally a two-quarter segment, although it
may be extended in certain cases to permit a student to reach required
performance levels. The educational objectives of this phase are:
1) to expand the knowledge and skills acquired during the didactic
phase with regard to the diagnosis and management of commonly-encountered
primary care problems, 2) to become familiar with office procedures
and management, 3) to learn to function as an effective primary care
team member and 4) to attain other objectives specified by the individual
practice. Offered Credit/No Credit only. |
MEDEX 467:
Family Practice Clerkship II
(19 credits) |
| MEDEX 499: Special Field Projects or Independent Study |
Clinical clerkships and independent study activities. Variable credits, 1 to 19. Credit/no credit only |
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