Nov 21, 2024

Butler University Bulletin 2024-2025

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Butler University Bulletin 2024-2025

Physician Assistant, MPAS

Curriculum

The program reserves the right to change the curriculum at the discretion of the faculty. A student must successfully complete all courses in each didactic semester before being allowed to advance to the next semester. Only students admitted to and currently enrolled in the PA Program may register for courses offered as part of the curriculum numbered with MPAS designators. Such students also must maintain their eligibility to continue in the PA Program.

Didactic Course Work, First Year

Summer Semester

MPAS 502 - Clinical Anatomy with Lab for PAs Min Units: 4
MPAS 503 - Physiology for PAs Min Units: 4
MPAS 512 - Interpretation of Imaging Studies for PAs Min Units: 2
MPAS 517 - History and Physical Exam for PAs Min Units: 2
MPAS 521 - Clinical Medicine & Pharmacotherapeutics I for PAs Min Units: 4
MPAS 530 - Social and Behavioral Medicine Min Units: 3

Total Semester Hours: 19

Fall Semester

MPAS 508 - 12-Lead ECG Interpretation Min Units: 1
MPAS 510 - Interpretation of Laboratory Studies for PAs Min Units: 3
MPAS 519 - History and Physical Exam with Lab for PAs Min Units: 3
MPAS 523 - Clinical Medicine & Pharmacotherapeutics II for PAs Min Units: 7
MPAS 537 - Healthcare Communications for PAs Min Units: 1
MPAS 538 - Medical Literature Interpretation Min Units: 2
MPAS 552 - Women’s Health Min Units: 2

Total Semester Hours: 19

Spring Semester

MPAS 525 - Clinical Medicine & Pharmacotherapeutics III for PAs Min Units: 6
MPAS 527 - Clinical Procedures with Lab for PAs Min Units: 4
MPAS 528 - Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Nutrition Min Units: 2
MPAS 532 - Pediatric Medicine Min Units: 1
MPAS 550 - Orthopedics and Rheumatology Min Units: 1
MPAS 560 - Clinical Integration for PAs Min Units: 3

Total Semester Hours: 17

Total Program Curriculum: 108 Credit Hours