Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Osteopathic Medicine Program 45 COM 5080—Health Care Provider Basic Life Support and First Aid This course is an American Heart Association program that includes both didactic material, including methods of reducing cardiovascular risk, and instruction in the psychomotor skills necessary for the initial resuscitation of the cardiac arrest patient. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5081—Fundamentals of Pathology The purpose of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of general pathology that span all of the human organ systems and which are essential for the student’s understanding of the basic pathological processes involved in development of the diseases most likely to be encountered in hospitals and clinics. In this way, this pathology course provides the bridge between medical education and clinical training by providing a scientific foundation of the etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic alterations, and effects of diseases. The course consists of the fundamental principles of general pathology as they apply to cell injury, inflammation, and repair; hemodynamic disorders; the local and systemic pathology of infectious diseases; immunopathology; systemic genetic diseases; neoplasia; and the aging process. (1.5 credit hours) COM 5082—Fundamentals of Pharmacology This 30-hour course consists of basic pharmacological concepts and principles needed for the applied clinical courses that follow. (2.0 credit hours) COM 5083—Principles of Radiology Through the standard lecture format, this course provides an overview of common radiologic modalities used in clinical practice. The fundamentals presented aim to foster an interest in the field of radiology and provide a framework upon which future courses are then able to add more specific clinical applications. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5121—Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) I OPP I presents the first unit of a five-course sequence that addresses osteopathic theory, philosophy, and osteopathic manipulative procedures. OPP I provides an introduction to the general principles and techniques of osteopathic diagnosis of the axial skeleton and paraspinal regions. Student Doctors will be exposed to basic terminology and examination skills through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on performance. (3.5 credit hours) COM 5122—Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) II OPP II covers the second unit of a five-course sequence that addresses osteopathic theory, philosophy, and osteopathic manipulative procedures. OPP II provides an introduction to the general principles and techniques of osteopathic diagnosis of the axial skeleton and paraspinal regions, including the lumbar and thoracic spines. Student Doctors will be exposed to basic terminology and examination skills through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on performance. (1.5 credit hours) COM 5125—Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) III OPP III covers the third unit of a five-course sequence that addresses osteopathic theory, philosophy, and osteopathic manipulative procedures. OPP III provides an introduction to the general principles and techniques of osteopathic diagnosis of the axial skeleton and paraspinal regions, including the cervical spine and the rib cage. Student doctors will be exposed to basic terminology and examination skills through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on performance. (1.5 credit hours) COM 5425—Medical Procedures I The Medical Procedures I course serves to integrate the clinical skills relevant to the medical conditions learned within the systems courses. In this course, students participate in small-group, hands-on clinical procedure experiences, and may include guided medical simulation scenarios. Faculty members, who demonstrate and guide the students, facilitate the small groups. The procedures are focused on the real-life activities of practicing physicians. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5426—Medical Procedures II The Medical Procedures II course serves to integrate the clinical skills relevant to the medical conditions learned within the systems courses. In this course, students participate in small-group, hands-on clinical procedure experiences and may include guided medical simulation scenarios and modules. Faculty members, who demonstrate and guide the students, facilitate the small groups. The procedures are focused on the real-life activities of practicing physicians. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5802—Tobacco Use and Dependence This course module will focus on providing knowledge and skills-based training to first year osteopathic medical students covering the following topics: Health Effects of Tobacco Use, Pharmacology and Drug Delivery Systems in Tobacco Cessation; Nicotine Addiction; and attitude and behavioral Changes in Tobacco Cessation. (1.0 credit hour) COM 5830—Physical Diagnosis I Students will learn the components of a patient history and physical examination and will develop effective interviewing techniques and physical examination skills. The course will consist of assigned readings, lectures, and practical training sessions in which diagnostic techniques and ultrasound basics will be practiced and performed by students under faculty assistance and supervision. Simulation manikins and standardized patients will also be utilized for students to perform a modified history and physical examination. Students will be able to recognize normal findings in a healthy patient, as well as some abnormal findings that may represent disease.
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