What labs and hands-on experience are available in the Arcadia University PA Program?
In addition to the clinical experiences, which start in the first semester, there are numerous laboratory experiences in the first year. The two courses in Physical Diagnosis have weekly history and physical examination labs that include live models for pelvis and breast exams. The Emergency Medicine course includes suture lab, casting and splinting lab, CPR, phlebotomy lab, airway management and vascular access labs and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course. Additionally, we utilize the Simm-Man Patient Simulator to simulate real medical conditions and diseases to further prepare our students.
