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92C. Primary Care Clinics (2) I, II, III, IV. Arevalo, Day
Clinical activity--6-8 hours; seminar--2 hours; lecture--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor, enrollment at the UC Davis campus, for freshman and sophomore students. Students must apply and interview with the Board of Clinica Tepati or Imani Clinic. Field experience exposes lower division students to health care delivery, patient histories, physical examinations, health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis; treatment of episodic, acute, chronic illness; appropriate referral and follow-up. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
192A. Internship in Family Practice (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Internship--336 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Work experience supervised in the Department of Family Community Medicine. Upper division students provided an opportunity to acquire research experience in a clinical laboratory setting. (P/NP grading only.)
192C. Primary Care Clinics (2) I, II, III, IV. Arevalo, Day
Clinical activity--6-8 hours; seminar--2 hours; lecture--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor, enrollment at the UC Davis campus, upper division standing. Students must apply and interview with the Board of Clinica Tepati or Imani Clinic. Field experience introduces students to health care delivery; patient histories and physical examinations; health promotions and disease prevention; diagnosis and treatment of episodic, acute, and chronic illness; basic laboratory testing; appropriate referral and follow-up. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
195. Health Care to Underserved Populations (1) II. Nesbitt
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: sociology, political science, or applied behavioral science background recommended, or registration in medical school. Discusses sociocultural perspectives of underserved populations in California impacting their health; roles of family/interpersonal relationships in making health care decisions; and clinician's perspectives in treating people of cultures which are unfamiliar and/or uncomfortable with Western medicine. (P/NP grading only.)
240A-240B-240C-240D-240E-240F. Clinical Preceptorship (1-13) I, II, III, IV. Hess, De Amicis
Clinical activity--9-36 hours. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program, and successful completion of each preceding 240A-F section. Diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages in an ambulatory care setting, under the supervision of a preceptor. May be repeated twice for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
242A-242B-242C. Clinical Role Seminar (1-1-1) I, II, III. De Amicis, Trollinger, Collins
Seminar--1 hour. Prerequisite: enrollment in course 240 and in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program. Course accompanies course 240 and provides a small group forum for students to explore role development and clinical management issues based on nursing theories and research. (P/NP grading only.)
252A. Nurse Practitioner as Leader (1) III. Collins
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program. Provides opportunity to discover strategies for promoting role development and role satisfaction via discussions of pertinent issues, theory and research. May be repeated twice for credit. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
252B. Nurse Practitioner as Leader (1) I-II-III-IV. DeAmicis
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 252A and concurrent enrollment in the Master's track of the FNP Certificate Program. Study of advanced practice role of the nurse practitioner. Overview of legal and regulatory issues, certification and malpractice-liability issues. Discussion of grant writing and clinical research. May be repeated twice for credit. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
264. Psychosocial Concepts and Issues in Primary Care (2) II. Collins
Lecture/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: B.S. degree in nursing and enrollment in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program. Introduces the principles of effective communication in establishing the therapeutic provider-patient relationship. Provides an examination of relevant psychosocial concepts and issues related to primary care. Research and theory are emphasized.
266A. Health Maintenance/Promotion (2) I. De Amicis
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: B.S. degree in nursing and enrollment in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program. Focuses on the health and wellness of individuals throughout the lifespan. Critical analyses of nursing interventions in health promotion and maintenance based on nursing and other theoretical frameworks and research data are emphasized.
266B. Family Nursing Theory (2) II. Mentink
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 266A and enrollment in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program. Exploration of family theories as related to advanced primary care nursing practice.
266C. Family Nursing Interventions (2) III. Hass
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 266B and enrollment in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program. Course integrates family theoretical and therapeutic concepts to focus on nursing assessment and intervention strategies for family problems in health and illness.
266D. Community Assessment and Intervention (1) II. Trolinger
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Master's Track of the FNP Certificate Program. The relationship between advanced primary care nursing practice and community is explored. Community assessment and intervention strategies appropriate for the family nurse practitioner are discussed. May be repeated twice for credit.
The following courses are for students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA) Program.
340A-340B-340C-340D. Clinical Preceptorship for FNP/PA Students (1-18) I-II-III-IV. White, Stewart
Clinical activity--3-40 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in FNP/PA Program. Student spends 3-40 hours per week with an approved physician preceptor in patient care developing clinical skills necessary to assess and manage patients with common medical problems seen in primary care and long-term care facilities. May be repeated twice for credit.
341A-341B-341C-341D. Advanced Clinical Preceptorship for FNP/PA Students (1-18) I-II-III-IV. Hasselbach, White
Clinical activity--3-40 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in FNP/PA Program, and course 340A-340B-340C. Student spends 3 to 40 hours per week in an approved clinical setting to build on clinical skills in primary care learned in course 340A-340B-340C. Assessment and management of patients with complex and multiple problems. May be repeated twice for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
343. Inpatient Clinical Experience for FNP/PA Students (5) I, III, III, IV. Trolinger/Morris
Clinical activity--15 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program, successful completion of course 340A-340B-340C, and consent of instructor. Student clerkships in the inpatient setting in Family Practice, Surgery, and Medical/Surgical subspecialty electives at UCDMC and/or affiliated institutions. Exposes students to inpatient management and acquaints students with FNP/PA role in the inpatient setting. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only; Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
346. Clinical Geriatrics (3) I-II-III-IV. Trolinger, Rios
Clinical activity--90 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA program and successful completion of course 340A-340B-340C and 354A-354B-354C and 365A-365B-365C or consent of instructor. Application of principles of geriatric care in the outpatient, nursing home, acute hospitals and community settings that provide services for the elderly, including visits to patients' homes. (P/NP grading only; Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
350. Ethics and Trends in Health Care for FNP/ PA Students (2) III. Smith, Hass
Lecture/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Trends and ethical issues in health care, review of the process and policies for ethical decisionmaking in patient care. These issues, trends, and processes will be related to the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
353. Geriatric Medicine for FNP/PA Students (1) II. Trolinger, Rios
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Introduction to advanced concepts in geriatric medicine. Comprehensive assessment, decision making, and management of selected medical problems encountered in primary care. Appropriate consultation and referral are discussed. May be repeated twice for credit.
354A-354B-354C. Fundamentals of Primary Health Care for FNP/PA Students (4-5-4) I-II-III. Emblen, Hoody, Hasselbach, Barakzai, Phillips
Lecture/discussion--4-5 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in FNP/PA Program. Study of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, approaches to assess and manage common medical problems seen in primary health care. May be repeated for credit.
355A-355B-355C-355D. Advanced Principles of Health Care for FNP/PA Students (4-4-4-4) I-II-III. Morris, Emblen, Hoody, Hass, Smith, DeAmicis
Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program; course 354A-354B-354C. Study of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and approaches to assess and manage patients with complex and/or multiple health care problems in primary care settings, and to learn the management of patients in inpatient settings. May be repeated for credit.
358A. Pharmacology (1) I, II, III, IV. Emblen, Hasselbach
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Core knowledge in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics; facts that are necessary to make rational and optimal therapeutic plans in an ambulatory, primary care setting. May be repeated twice for credit.
358B. Pharmacology (1) I, II, III, IV. Emblen, Hasselbach
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Core knowledge in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics; facts that are necessary to make rational and optimal therapeutic plans in an ambulatory, primary care setting. May be repeated twice for credit.
358C. Pharmacology (2) I, II, III, IV. Emblen, Hasselbach
Lecture/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Pharmacologic considerations and treatments for various diseases including, but not limited to, the following: Cardiac, Hematology, mood disorders, substance abuse, movement disorders, HIV, TB, drug interactions, toxicology, and sleep disorders. May be repeated twice for credit.
361. Family Theory and Assessment (1) II. Trolinger, Morris
Lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Examines the family using a family system framework within the context of its internal dynamics, relationship to community and cultural variations. May be repeated twice for credit.
367A. Family Practice and Community Health for FNP/PA Students (2) I. Barakzai
Lecture/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Examines pediatric and adolescent concepts of growth and development as related to primary health care. Primary health care issues and needs will be assessed in relationship to family and community. Health promotion and disease concepts. May be repeated twice for credit.
367B. Family Practice and Community Health for FNP/PA Students (1) III. Barakzai
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Examines concepts of adult growth and development as related to primary health care. Issues and needs of the adult are examined in relationship to family and community, health promotion, disease prevention and wellness concepts. May be repeated twice for credit.
367C. Family Practice and Community Health for FNP/PA Students (1) I. Barakzai
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Examines concepts of development in the elderly as related to primary health care. Health care issues and unique needs are presented with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. May be repeated twice for credit.
368A. Behavioral Science for FNP/PA Students (2) I. Stewart, Star
Lecture/discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Principles of effective communication in therapeutic provider-patient relationship. Students will develop history-taking techniques that foster empathy and respect. Biopsychosocial model of health care discussed; lecture corresponds to small group application. May be repeated twice for credit.
368B. Behavioral Science for FNP/PA Students (2) I. Stewart, Star
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Multicultural perspective to educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices and changing addictive behaviors. Compliance barriers are explored. Encourages students to learn about traditional health beliefs and healing practices of several California cultures. May be repeated twice for credit.
368C. Behavioral Science for FNP/PA Students (2) I, II, III, IV. Stewart, Star
Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Basic principles of crisis assessment and management for the treatment of patients of all age groups in the primary care setting who have experienced interpersonal violence, abuse or common mental health problems (such as anxiety, depression and panic disorder). May be repeated twice for credit.
368D. Behavioral Science for FNP/PA Students (1) I, II, III, IV. Stewart, Star
Lecture--1 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Basic principles of assessment, counseling and treatment of individual patients, their families and support systems as they experience the effects of chronic illnesses, chronic pain, terminal diseases, death and grieving, Students are strongly encouraged to explore their coping styles. May be repeated twice for credit.
370A-370B-370C-370D-370E-370F. Clinical Case Seminars for FNP/PA Students (1.5-1.5-1.5-1.5-1.5-1.5) I, II, III, IV. Trolinger, Stewart
Seminar--1.5 hours. Prerequisite: registered student in the FNP/PA Program. Designed to increase critical thinking by utilizing the development and processing of the differential diagnoses of several cases based on the topics covered in the medicine course (course 354, 355) taught the same quarter. May be repeated twice for credit. (P/NP grading only.)
372A. Professional Development for the FNP/PA Student (1) I, II, III, IV. Hoody, Hasselbach
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: registered student in the Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program. Roles of the family nurse practitioner (FNP) and physician assistant (PA), history of the professions and impact of the FNP and PA on health care system. Development of skills for critically reviewing medical literature. May be repeated twice for credit. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of course.)
372B. Professional Development for the FNP/PA Student (1) I, II, III, IV. DeAmicis, Hasselbach
Lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 372A. Roles of the family nurse practitioner (FNP) and physician assistant (PA), including legal and regulatory issues affecting practice licensing requirements and elements of negotiating a job. Critical evaluation of the medical literature. Emphasis on implementing a new role. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of course.)
399. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5) I, II, III, IV. Davidson
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Flexibility to develop and pursue research and clinical interests to enhance education in Family Practice. (P/NP grading only.)
400A-400B-400C. Introduction to Patient Evaluation (2-2-2) I, II, III. Callahan, Day
Lecture/discussion--18 hours total; clinical activity--6 hours total; conference or laboratory--4-8 hours total. Prerequisite: approval by Committee on Student Evaluation and Promotion. Using a problem-based format and simulated patients each student will practice dealing with communication problems and learn basic physical examination skills through small group interactions. A continuity preceptorship and introduction to emergency medicine will also be offered. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.)
401. Preceptorship in Family Practice (1-9) I, II, III, IV. Morgan
Preceptorship--part time (one 4-hour day per week; 10 weeks) or full-time (40-hour week per 1.5 units; 4 to 6 weeks). Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. Student preceptorship in family physician's office as an introduction to clinical medicine.
407. Davis Community Clinic (2) I, II, III, IV. Tanji
Clinical activity--5-6 hours. Prerequisite: second-year medical student in good academic standing. Students learn to diagnose and treat common medical problems as seen at a community clinic, under the direct supervision of a physician. (S/U grading only.)
421. Understanding the Healthcare System of the U.S.A. (1) I. Chapman
Seminar--2 hours (5 weeks). Prerequisite: medical student in good standing, graduate student or undergraduate with consent of instructor. Seminar series provides insight into the present structure of the health care system of the United States, including history development, health care economics, managed care, and the future of medical care delivery. (S/U grading only.)
430. Primary Care Plus Clerkship (12) I, II, III, IV. Morgan, Day
Clinical activity--45 hours; lecture/discussion--2 hours; workshop--2 hours. Prerequisite: completion of first-year and second-year curriculum for the M.D. degree. A required eight-week primary care clerkship for third-year medical students. The clerkship will be a four-week primary care experience with an additional four weeks in Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Orthopaedics and Urology clinics (each providing a primary care focus).
*433. Primary Care Plus Continuum Clerkship (6) I, II, III, IV. Morgan
Clinical activity--45 hours (4 weeks). Prerequisite: completion of all required course work of the first-year and second-year medical curriculum. Four week experience in primary care or in Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Orthopaedics and Urology clinics (each providing a primary care focus).
434. Primary Care Clinics (1-12) I, II, III, IV. Arevalo, Day
Clinical activity--32-36 hours; seminar--0-2 hours; lecture--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: open to medical students in all four years of medical school. Medical students will learn counseling, diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic and acute disease under supervision of physician. Provides exposure to special health care needs of various ethnic and poverty-level populations. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
445. Sports Medicine from a Primary Care Perspective (6) I, II, III, IV. Tanji
Clinical activity--full time (4 weeks). Prerequisite: fourth-year medical student in good academic standing. Students spend full time in outpatient clinic settings in family practice, orthopaedic surgery, physical education, internal medicine, and a community private practice. Students learn principles and practice of sports medicine from a primary care perspective.
462. Family Practice Preceptorship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Morgan
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: completion of third year of medical school or medical student with consent of instructor. Preceptorships with primary care physicians in a variety of settings. Involvement in direct patient care and daily activities under supervision of physician-preceptor.
463. Selected Readings in Family Practice (1-9) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Discussion--3-27 hours. Prerequisite: medical student in good academic standing. Increase understanding of family practice through assigned reading and thorough discussion with faculty member.
468. Family Practice in a Foreign Culture (6-18) I, II, III, IV. Davidson
Clinical activity. Prerequisite: completion of third year in medical school. Visit a family practitioner in a foreign country (arranged in advance by Department), accompany and participate in clinic activities of preceptor and analyze and report characteristics of the practice.
469. Family Practice Clerkship (3-18) I, II, III, IV. Morgan
Clinical activity--full time. Prerequisite: third- and fourth-year medical students with consent of instructor (third-year students may elect to enroll for second half of spring quarter). Involvement in comprehensive primary medical care of patients in a family setting and observe the team approach to health care.
480. Insights in Family Practice (1-3) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Clinical activity--3 to 9 hours; required readings. Prerequisite: first- and second-year medical students in good academic standing; consent of instructor. Exposure to family practice in outpatient clinical setting. Three to nine hours per week spent with a community physician preceptor who is a member of the clinical faculty. (S/U grading only.)
498. Directed Group Study in Family Practice (1-9) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Discussion--3-27 hours. Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. Directed study on selected topics relating to family medicine and primary health care delivery; visits to and written analysis of selected innovative health care programs. (S/U grading only.)
499. Research (1-12) I, II, III, IV. The Staff
Prerequisite: medical students with consent of instructor. Research in various aspects of the health care delivery system. (S/U grading only.)
UC Davis 1998-99 Online General Catalog. Posted July 31, 1998.
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