Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Article Title

Integrating Online Genetics into Existing Physician Assistant Curriculum –The Experience at Nova Southeastern University

Authors

Laura M. Gunder-McClary DHSc, MHE, PA-C, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Lorilee H. Butler DHSc, M.Ed, MPAS, PA-C, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Abstract

The study of genetics is a required standard for the accreditation of physician assistant programs. Nova Southeastern University instituted an online genetics course for the four physician assistant programs in the College of Health Care Sciences to be delivered asynchronously. Although there were a few technical issues, the student satisfaction levels and student performance levels demonstrated a successful implementation of the online course into an existing physician assistant curriculum.

Author Bio(s)

Laura M. Gunder-McClary, DHSc, MHE, PA-C, is the Academic Director of the Physician Assistant Program at the Orlando Campus of Nova Southeastern University. She is also a licensed, certified physician assistant practicing in psychiatric and family medicine.

Lorilee H. Butler, DHSc, M.Ed., MPAS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program at the Orlando Campus of Nova Southeastern University. She is also a licensed, certified physician assistant with 20 years of clinical family medicine experience.

Recommended Citation

Gunder-McClary LM, Butler LH. Integrating Online Genetics into Existing Physician Assistant Curriculum –The Experience at Nova Southeastern University. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2016 Aug 16;14(3), Article 13.