NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

320 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health Science The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Medicine Program at Nova Southeastern University will provide students with a chance to gain additional knowledge of emergency medicine in an online curriculum. This program, however, is unique in that it will provide didactic coursework remotely, but will also require one-time, on-site clinical skills training. This certificate program is targeting physician assistants who are currently employed, but seeking additional coursework in emergency medicine to make them more marketable for a position in an emergency department. Course of Study The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Medicine Program consists of six core courses (18 credits). Admissions Requirements The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Medicine evaluates the overall quality of applicants, including academic achievement, personal motivation, knowledge about health care, life experiences, and recommendations. Criteria for admissions to the program are as follows: • T he applicant must be a graduate of a regionally accredited university with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. • T he applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. • T he applicant must have an active PA-C license in good standing. • T he applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from a health care professional. International Applicants Any applicant who has graduated from a college or university in another country where English is not the primary language, regardless of United States residency status, is required to demonstrate English proficiency. The applicants must obtain a minimum score from one of the testing services listed following. • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 on the written, 213 on the computer-based, or 79–80 on the Internet-based test • Pearson Test of English—Academic: 54 • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 on the test module • Duolingo English Proficiency: at least 100 An official set of test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to NSU’s Enrollment Processing Services. • Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Graduate Certificate in Emergency Medicine Program 3300 S. University Drive, PO Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 Tuition and Fees Tuition for 2023–2024 will be posted on our website (nova.edu /bursar/billing/tuition-fees.html). A Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences General Access Fee of $145 is required each year. An NSU Student Services Fee of $1,800 is also required annually. All tuition and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice. Graduation Requirements for the Graduate Certificate Programs To be eligible to receive the graduate certificate, students must • s atisfactorily complete the respective programs with a 3.0 GPA • complete the respective program within 36 months Curriculum Outline Required Courses (18 credit hours) EMED 3001— Cardiovascular and Hematologic Emergencies (3 credits) EMED 3002— Neurologic, Infectious Disease, and Pediatric Emergencies (3 credits) EMED 3003— OB/GYN, Ophthalmological, ENT, and Psychiatric Emergencies (3 credits) EMED 3004— Trauma, Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders, Abdominal, and Chest Emergencies (3 credits) EMED 3005— Environmental, Toxicological, and Dermatological Emergencies (3 credits) EMED 3006— Renal/Urogenital, Metabolic, and Immunologic Emergencies (3 credits) Nondegree-Seeking Application Procedures/Policy A nondegree-seeking student is one who wishes to take one or more courses in the Master of Health Science program and, at the time of application, does not intend to seek the Master of Health Science degree. Nondegree-seeking students must submit 1. a completed M.H.Sc. application form along with a $50, nonrefundable application fee 2. official college, certificate, and/or diploma-based transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, sent directly from the institution to EPS (This includes official documentation of receiving a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university. A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale is required in the applicant’s bachelor’s degree.) 3. one letter of recommendation from an individual (other than a relative or friend), such as a supervisor or a community associate. Due to the limited number of seats available in the program, preference for admission and registration priority will be given

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