Hematology and Oncology

Catalog description

This didactic clinical medicine module course is designed to help the student increase knowledge of developmental and pathologic disease states within the circulatory and various organ systems. This course will explore the vital role of blood components, including uncomplicated development and the formation and progression of abnormalities. Discussions will also include organ system development, genetic factors and behavioral influences on uncomplicated and complicated disease states, benign versus malignant diseases, appropriate investigation/diagnostics and treatment measures for each. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Physician Associate Program. Co-requisites: PAS 604 , PAS 614 , PAS 625 , PAS 626 , PAS 627 .