May 06, 2024  
2021-2022 University Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 University Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  
  • OBGY 407S - Reproductive Endocrinology



    This sub-internship provides opportunities to observe and assist in the management of patients with complex problems related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility. These may include hormonal imbalances, menstrual disturbances, sexual development and function problems, infertility, pregnancy loss, and menopause. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 412 - High-Risk Obstetrics



    This elective clerkship provides opportunities to observe and assist in the management of patients with complex obstetrical problems. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of high-risk obstetric conditions. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 412S - High-Risk Obstetrics



    This elective clerkship provides opportunities to observe and assist in the management of patients with complex obstetrical problems. Students focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of high-risk obstetric conditions at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 417 - Obstetrics & Gynecologic Surgery



    This elective clerkship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OBGY 417S - Obstetrics & Gynecologic Surgery



    This sub-internship clerkship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OBGY 499 - Obstetrics & Gynecology Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within obstetrics and gynecology, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Osteopathic Clinical Skills

  
  • OCS 399 - OMM Fellowship



    The OMM Fellowship provides selected students with advanced professional education in osteopathic manipulatve medicine, and provides a framework under which they develop teaching and research skills. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 4-20

    Type of Course: Course

    Prerequisite(s): Selection through application process.
  
  • OCS 401 - Osteopathic Manipulation



    This elective clerkship provides clinical exposure, observation and training to further the understanding of osteopathic manipulation. These experiences take place in a wide variety of clinical, office and hospital settings presenting unique opportunities with regard to the spectrum of clinical situations encountered. Learning is enhanced with specific goals and objectives. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OCS 401S - Osteopathic Manipulation



    This elective sub-internship is restricted to fourth-year students and is designed to provide the student with an increased level of patient care responsibility. Students serve as primary care providers under the direct supervision of the attending physician or faculty and may perform simple diagnostic procedures. Training focuses on self-education and includes more advanced study of osteopathic manipulation. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • OCS 499 - Osteopathic Clinical Skills Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within osteopathic clinical skills, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

  
  • OMMD 325 - Cranial Manipulative Medicine



    This course builds upon the basic concepts taught in OMS-I, II, and III, and provides more advanced information related to applying osteopathic principles and practices into patient care. Emphasis is upon the understanding and the application of the concepts taught in a 40-hour basic osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine course. Attendance and satisfactory completion of course objectives will qualify attendees for student membership in the Cranial Academy. The course will deliver content through lectures and laboratory experiences.

    Credit(s): 2

    Type of Course: Course

    Prerequisite(s): MED 143 Essentials of Clinical & Osteo Skills I MED 144 Essentials of Clinical & Osteo Skills II MED 243 Essentials of Clinical & Osteopathic Skills III 
  
  • OMMD 401 - Accelerated OMM Integration Session



    Graduating COM students will review OMM diagnosis and treatment with emphasis on common areas of somatic dysfunction as well as alternate treatment techniques in a closely supervised environment. Students will also learn and practice appropriate OMM documentation and billing practices. To supplement lab material, students will assess and treat patients in a clinical setting.

    Credit(s): 2

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • OMMD 420 - Teaching Accelerated OMM Integ Sess.



    Fellows emeritus will gain experience in developing course curriculum by facilitating a practical OMM review for graduating COM students. Fellows emeritus will also gain additional experience teaching senior students to improve their assessment skills and perform effective treatments. Repeatable for credit with permission, up to 5 credits.

    Credit(s): 2.5

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Osteopathic Principles & Practice

  
  • OPP 320 - Osteopathic Principles & Practice I



    This is a four-semester, online course that runs during the third and fourth years. OPP as defined by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles is a concept of health care supported by expanding scientific knowledge that embraces the concept of the unity of the living organism’s structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Osteopathic philosophy emphasizes the following principles: the human being is a dynamic unit of function; the body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms that are self-healing in nature; structure and function are interrelated at all levels; and rational treatment is based on these principles.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Clerkship

  
  • OPP 321 - Osteopathic Principles & Practice II



    This is a four-semester, online course that runs during the third and fourth years. OPP as defined by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles is a concept of health care supported by expanding scientific knowledge that embraces the concept of the unity of the living organism’s structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Osteopathic philosophy emphasizes the following principles: the human being is a dynamic unit of function; the body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms that are self-healing in nature; structure and function are interrelated at all levels; and rational treatment is based on these principles.

    Credit(s): 1

    Type of Course: Clerkship

    Prerequisite(s): OPP 320 Osteopathic Principles & Practice I 
  
  • OPP 420 - Osteopathic Principles & Practice III



    This is a four-semester, online course that runs during the third and fourth years. OPP as defined by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine’s Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles is a concept of health care supported by expanding scientific knowledge that embraces the concept of the unity of the living organism’s structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Osteopathic philosophy emphasizes the following principles: the human being is a dynamic unit of function; the body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms that are self-healing in nature; structure and function are interrelated at all levels; and rational treatment is based on these principles.

    Credit(s): 0.5

    Type of Course: Clerkship

    Prerequisite(s): OPP 320 Osteopathic Principles & Practice I OPP 321 Osteopathic Principles & Practice II 

Pathology

  
  • PATH 401 - General Pathology



    This elective acquaints students with the overall practice of hospital pathology. The wide range of choices must include the processing and interpretation of surgical pathology and hematology specimens. It may also include time on the necropsy, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, transfusion, and molecular pathology services. The experience will be valuable to students planning careers in any specialty, as they understand the mysteries hidden from many physicians “behind the paraffin curtain.” Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PATH 401S - General Pathology



    This sub-internship acquaints students with the overall practice of hospital pathology. The wide range of choices must include the processing and interpretation of surgical pathology and hematology specimens. It may also include time on the necropsy, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, transfusion, and molecular pathology services. The experience will be valuable to students planning careers in any specialty, as they understand the mysteries hidden from many physicians “behind the paraffin curtain.” Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PATH 402 - Clinical Pathology



    This elective acquaints students with clinical pathology laboratories, as well as provides an opportunity to concentrate in an area based upon the student’s interest. The clerkship provides an opportunity to obtain an overview of clinical laboratory assays important for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PATH 402S - Clinical Pathology



    This sub-internship acquaints students with clinical pathology laboratories, as well as provides an opportunity to concentrate in an area based upon the student’s interest. The clerkship provides an opportunity to obtain an overview of clinical laboratory assays important for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PATH 403 - Anatomic Pathology



    This elective introduces students to the field of anatomic pathology as it is practiced in the hospital setting. Students will help process tissues and practice making diagnoses. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PATH 403S - Anatomic Pathology



    This sub-internship introduces students to the field of anatomic pathology as it is practiced in the hospital setting. Students will help process tissues and practice making diagnoses. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PATH 404 - Blood Banking



    Students will become familiar with the operation of a blood bank and the interaction of the pathologist with the patient’s health care team. Students will participate in the collection, processing, analysis, storage, selection and administration of blood components, and the workup of suspected transfusion reactions as performed by the laboratory team. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PATH 404S - Blood Banking



    Students will become familiar with the operation of a blood bank and the interaction of the pathologist with the patient’s health care team. Students will participate in the collection, processing, analysis, storage, selection and administration of blood components, and the workup of suspected transfusion reactions as performed by the laboratory team. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PATH 405 - Forensic Pathology



    This elective provides extended training in forensic pathology in the setting of a medical examiner’s office. During the clerkship, students will become active participants on the forensics team as the circumstances surrounding questionable deaths are reconstructed. Limited to two students per site. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PATH 405S - Forensic Pathology



    This sub-internship provides extended training in forensic pathology in the setting of a medical examiner’s office. During the clerkship, students will become active participants on the forensics team as the circumstances surrounding questionable deaths are reconstructed. Limited to two students per site. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PATH 406 - Hematopathology



    This elective provides an opportunity for students to learn the basic approach to hematology-oncology patients primarily from the perspective of the clinical laboratory. Students will gain experience in the evaluation of hematology patients of all sorts, including those presenting with anemia, coagulation disorders, leukemia and/or lymphoma. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PATH 406S - Hematopathology



    This sub-internship provides an opportunity for students to learn the basic approach to hematology-oncology patients primarily from the perspective of the clinical laboratory. Students will gain experience in the evaluation of hematology patients of all sorts, including those presenting with anemia, coagulation disorders, leukemia and/or lymphoma. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PATH 407 - Toxicology



    This elective examines basic concepts of toxicology as they apply to environmental health. During the clerkship, students will become active participants on a pathology service with a focus on a variety of medical toxicology problems. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PATH 407S - Toxicology



    This sub-internship examines basic concepts of toxicology as they apply to environmental health. During the clerkship, students will become active participants on a pathology service with a focus on a variety of medical toxicology problems. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PATH 499 - Pathology Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within pathology, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Pediatric

  
  • PEDS 301 - Pediatrics



    This required clerkship provides students with clinical exposure, observation and training to further their understanding of pediatrics. Students focus on inpatient and outpatient medical management of infants and children to prepare for more advanced study of the discipline.

    Credit(s): 0-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship

  
  • PEDS 401 - Neonatology



    This elective clerkship provides students experience in admitting and managing patients in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 401S - Neonatology



    This sub-internship provides students experience admitting and managing patients in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 402 - Pediatric Infectious Diseases



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric infectious diseases. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 402S - Pediatric Infectious Diseases



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric infectious disease. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 403 - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology



    This elective clerkship provides an introduction to common hematologic problems and the management of more difficult and unusual hematological and oncologic problems of pediatric patients. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 403S - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology



    This sub-internship clerkship provides an introduction to common hematologic problems and the management of more difficult and unusual hematological and oncologic problems of pediatric patients. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 404 - Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric pulmonary diseases. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 404S - Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric pulmonary disease. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 405 - Pediatric Gastroenterology



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students experience in the management of a variety of acute and chronic diseases of the intestinal tract and liver. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 405S - Pediatric Gastroenterology



    This sub-internship provides students experience in the management of a variety of acute and chronic diseases of the intestinal tract and liver. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 406 - Pediatric Neurology



    This elective rotation provides students opportunities to improve evaluation and management skills for neurological problems of infancy, childhood, and adolescents. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 406S - Pediatric Neurology



    This sub-internship provides students opportunties to improve evaluation and management skills for neurological problems of infancy, childhood, and adolescents. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 407 - Pediatric Rheumatology



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric rheumatology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 407S - Pediatric Rheumatology



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric rheumatology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 408 - Pediatric Genetics



    This elective provides students clinical opportunities to focus on the evaluation and management of children with genetic disorders. Students will be exposed to genetic counseling, the evaluation of children with hereditary structural defects, and diagnosis and management of children with inborn errors of metabolism and developmental defects including common dysmorphologies. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 408S - Pediatric Genetics



    This elective provides students clinical opportunities to focus on the evaluation and management of children with genetic disorders. Students will be exposed to genetic counseling, the evaluation of children with hereditary structural defects, and diagnosis and management of children with inborn errors of metabolism and developmental defects including common dysmorphologies. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 409 - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric critical care medicine. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 409S - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric critical care medicine. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 410 - Adolescent Medicine



    This elective clerkship introduces students to the unique medical and emotional problems of the adolescent age group within the framework of normal growth and development. Training may include a range of experiences including obtaining patient histories, performing thorough physical examinations, formulating differential diagnoses, learning to make decisions based on appropriate laboratory and radiological studies and procedures, communicating with patients and members of the health care team. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 410S - Adolescent Medicine



    This sub-internship clerkship introduces students to the unique medical and emotional problems of the adolescent age group within the framework of normal growth and dvelopment. Training may inlcude a range of experiences including obtaining patient histories, perofrming thorough physical examinations, forumulating differential diagnoses, learning to make decisions based on appropriate laboratory and radiological studies and procedures, communicating with patients and members of the health care team at a more advanced level than the elective clerkship offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 411 - General Pediatrics



    This elective clerkship will provide students with additional experience with pediatric populations and may comprise inpatient, ambulatory, community, and nursery experiences depending upon the clerkship site. The clerkship will emphasize skills and knowledge required for general pediatrics. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 411S - General Pediatrics



    This sub-internship elective will provide students with additional experience with pediatric populations and may comprise inpatient, ambulatory, community, and nursery experiences depending upon the clerkship site. The clerkship will emphasize skills and knowledge required for general pediatrics. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 412 - Pediatric Cardiology



    This elective clerkship will expose students to a variety of children with suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease. Emphasis will be on history-taking, physical examination, and interpretation of electrocardiograms and X-rays, and may include exposure to echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiologic studies. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 412S - Pediatric Cardiology



    This sub-internship clerkship will expose students to a variety of children with suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease. Emphasis will be on history-taking, physical examination, and interpretation of electrocardiograms and X-rays; may include exposure to echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiologic studies at a more advanced level than the elective clerkship offering under the same course ID. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 413 - Pediatric Dermatology



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric dermatology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 413S - Pediatric Dermatology



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric dermatology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 414 - Pediatric Nephrology



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric nephrology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 414S - Pediatric Nephrology



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric nephrology. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 415 - Developmental Pediatrics



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in developmental pediatrics. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 415S - Developmental Pediatrics



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in developmental pediatrics. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 416 - Pediatric Endocrinology/Metabolism



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric endocrinology/metabolism. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 416S - Pediatric Endocrinology/Metabolism



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric endocrinology/metabolism. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 417 - Pediatric Allergy/Immunology



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric allergy/immunology. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 417S - Pediatric Allergy/Immunology



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric allergy/immunology. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 418 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine



    This elective reinforces previously learned skills and principles of addressing the undifferentiated emergency patient. Students acquire the skills to recognize truly ill patients requiring further inpatient management and distinguish them from those who can be treated and discharged. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 418S - Pediatric Emergency Medicine



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in pediatric emergency medicine. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 419 - Community Pediatrics



    This elective clerkship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in general pediatrics from a community-based perspective either at a health center or a school-based clinic. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 419S - Community Pediatrics



    This clerkship is offered as a sub-internship in community pediatrics. Repeatable for credit with permission. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 420 - Medicine/Pediatrics



    This elective clinical experience is designed to provide students with clinical exposure, observation and training to further their understanding of medicine/pediatrics. The experience takes place in a wide variety of clinical, office and hospital settings presenting unique opportunities with regard to the spectrum of clinical situations encountered. Specific goals and learning objectives are generally determined by the student in conjunction with the supervising physician. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 420S - Medicine/Pediatrics



    This sub-internship offers a fourth-year clinical experience designed to provide students with an increased level of patient care responsibility to further their understanding of medicine/pediatrics. Students serve as the primary physician under direct supervision of the attending, faculty or resident physician and may perform simple diagnostic procedures. Focus is on self-education and more advanced study of the discipline. The experience takes place in a wide variety of clinical, office and hospital settings presenting unique opportunities with regard to the spectrum of clinical situations encountered. Specific goals and learning objectives are generally outlined in the course curriculum. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 421 - Pediatric Toxicology



    This elective clerkship examines basic concepts of pediatric toxicology as they apply to environmental health. During the clerkship, students will become active participants on a pediatric pathology service with a focus on a variety of pediatric medical toxicology problems. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 421S - Pediatric Toxicology



    This sub-internship clerkship examines basic concepts of pediatric toxicology as they apply to environmental health. During the clerkship, students will become active participants on a pediatric pathology service with a focus on a variety of pediatric medical toxicology problems at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 425 - Pediatric Anesthesiology



    This elective clerkship is designed to provide the student with clinical exposure, observation and training to further understanding of pediatric Anesthesiology. The experience takes place in a wide variety of clinical, office and hospital settings presenting unique opportunities with regard to the spectrum of clinical situations encountered. Specific goals and learning objectives are generally determined by the student in conjunction with the supervising physician. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 425S - Pediatric Anesthesiology



    This sub-internship clerkship is designed to provide the student with clinical exposure, observation and training to further understanding of pediatric Anesthesiology. The experience takes place in a wide variety of clinical, office and hospital settings presenting unique opportunities with regard to the spectrum of clinical situations encountered. Specific goals and learning objectives are generally determined by the student in conjunction with the supervising physician. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 429 - Pediatric Pathology



    This elective clerkship acquaints students with the overall practice of pediatric pathology. The wide range of choices may include the processing and interpretation of surgical pathology and hematology specimens. It may also include time on the necropsy, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, transfusion, and molecular pathology services. The experience will be valuable to students planning careers in any specialty, as they understand the mysteries hidden from many physicians ?behind the paraffin curtain. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 429S - Pediatric Pathology



    This sub-internship clerkship acquaints students with the overall practice of pediatric pathology. The wide range of choices may include the processing and interpretation of surgical pathology and hematology specimens. It may also include time on the necropsy, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, transfusion, and molecular pathology services. The experience will be valuable to students planning careers in any specialty, as they understand the mysteries hidden from many physicians behind the paraffin curtain at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 433 - Pediatric Sports Medicine



    This elective clerkship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric sports medicine. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 433S - Pediatric Sports Medicine



    This sub-internship is designed to provide students with a clerkship opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in pediatric sports medicine at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 434 - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab



    This elective clerkship will provide students with exposure to many areas of pediatric rehabilitation either in an acute inpatient unit or through outpatient services. Students will be exposed to a variety of experiences and may be able to customize the clerkship depending upon interests. Experiences may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, Psychology, wound care, and other pediatric rehabilitation related components. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 434S - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehab



    This sub-internship clerkship will provide students with exposure to many areas of pediatric rehabilitation either in an acute inpatient unit or through outpatient services. Students will be exposed to a variety of experiences and may be able to customize the clerkship depending upon interests. Experiences may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, Psychology, wound care, and other pediatric rehabilitation related components at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 438 - Pediatric Psychiatry



    This elective clerkship introduces commonly encountered Psychiatric disorders of childhood. Students will gain additional experience interviewing children, adolescents, and families as well as enhanced diagnostic skills for Psychiatric illness in children and adolescents.

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 438S - Pediatric Psychiatry



    This sub-internship clerkship introduces commonly encountered Psychiatric disorders of childhood. Students will gain additional experience interviewing children, adolescents, and families as well as enhanced diagnostic skills for Psychiatric illness in children and adolescents at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 441 - Pediatric Radiology



    This elective clerkship introduces students to specialized clinical science and techniques to facilitate effective diagnostic radiologic examination of infants, children and adolescents. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 441S - Pediatric Radiology



    This sub-internship clerkship introduces students to specialized clinical science and techniques to facilitate effective diagnostic radiologic examination of infants, children and adolescents at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 446 - Pediatric Surgery



    This elective clerkship provides students opportunities to better understand the management of surgical diseases in pediatric patients. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PEDS 446S - Pediatric Surgery



    This sub-internship clerkship provides students opportunities to better understand the management of surgical diseases in pediatric patients at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PEDS 499 - Pediatric Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within pediatrics, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Pharmacology

  
  • PHAR 499 - Pharmacology Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within pharmacology, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Physiology

  
  • PHYS 499 - Physiology Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within physiology, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  
  • PMAR 405 - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation



    This elective clerkship will provide students with exposure to many areas of rehabilitation either in an acute inpatient unit or through outpatient services. Students will be exposed to a variety of experiences and may be able to customize the clerkship depending upon interests. Experiences may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, Psychology, wound care, and other rehabilitation related components. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PMAR 405S - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation



    This sub-internship clerkship will provide students with exposure to many areas of rehabilitation either in an acute inpatient unit or through outpatient services. Students will be exposed to a variety of experiences and may be able to customize the clerkship depending upon interests. Experiences may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, Psychology, wound care, and other rehabilitation related components at a more advanced level than the elective offering. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PMAR 499 - Physical Med & Rehab Research



    Student research project approved by the KCU Office of Research & Sponsored Programs in an area of interest within physical medicine and rehabilitation, under the direction of a preceptor approved by KCU Clinical Education. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective


Preventive Medicine

  
  • PMED 401 - General Preventive Medicine



    This elective rotation is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in preventive medicine. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PMED 401S - General Preventive Medicine



    This clerkship is designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and training in preventive medicine as a sub-internship. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PMED 402 - Occupational Medicine



    This elective clerkship provides exposure to a specialty concerned with healthcare of individuals in the workplace, home, and community. The elective will include recognition of hazards in the workplace and evaluation of individuals with occupational illness and injury. Participants will gain an understanding of the role of medical surveillance and prevention in workforce healthcare. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PMED 402S - Occupational Medicine



    This sub-internship provides students exposure to a specialty concerned with healthcare of individuals in the workplace, home, and community. The elective will include recognition of hazards in the workplace and evaluation of individuals with occupational illness and injury. Participants will gain an understanding of the role of medical surveillance and prevention in workforce healthcare. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

  
  • PMED 403 - Public Health



    This elective clerkship allows students to become familiar with the important public health responsibilities of a community health department. Participants learn about the relationships between clinical practice and public health and the impact of policies on health care and health outcomes. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Clerkship Elective

  
  • PMED 403S - Public Health



    This sub-internship allows students to become familiar with the important public health responsibilities of a community health department. Participants will learn about the relationships between clinical practice and public health and the impact of policies on health care and health outcomes. Repeatable for credit with permission

    Credit(s): 1-8

    Type of Course: Course Sub-Internship

 

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