This course is a four-week, self-directed period during which learners will collect and analyze data for their independent research project. Upon completion of the course the learner will have finalized data collection, complete data analysis, and prepared a short communication paper. All research protocols must receive program and, if appropriate, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval prior to implementation.
The course is a pre-requisite for PAS 5272. (EPA 7)
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Every student is required to enroll in the Research Proposal course during their PA education. This course is assigned during SCPE IV (PAS 5264). Students may not request to change the timing of this course assignment to a different semester. If the program is forced to assign the Research course early due to preceptor unavailability or rotation cancelation, project due dates will be determined on an individual basis. If a student must participate in clinical rotations every month to meet SCPE course requirements (i.e. due to a month of remediation, a repeated rotation due to SCPE failure, a LOA or excused absence), they will be enrolled in PAS 5271 during the fall semester of their third year. This late placement may result in a delayed graduation.
Course credit hours for PA Class of 2024 is 1 credit hour.
Course credit hours for PA Class of 2025 and 2026 is 2 credit hours.