2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Medical and Health Humanities |
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MHH 401 Senior Seminar
3 credits
In this course, students engage in a semester-long research project that integrates concepts from the MHH program and related fieldwork experiences as they relate to a chosen topic(s). Students will be exposed to advanced concepts in Medical and Health Humanities. Texts will vary depending on instructor. Must be taken if MHH 450: Senior Thesis is not chosen.
Prerequisite(s): MHH 201 ; senior status in the major
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MHH 450 Senior Thesis
3 credits
Students will write an independently-chosen critical thesis under the careful supervision of a faculty member teaching in the MHH program. Students will master all the phases of the research process, including the gathering of research from traditional and electronic bibliographical sources, standard systems of bibliographical citation, and organization of a developed and original argument. Must be taken if MHH 401: Senior Seminar is not chosen.
Prerequisite(s): MHH 201 ; senior status in the major
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MHH 480 Independent Study
3 credits
This course is a special investigate of a selected issue in Medical and Health Humanities, as determined by the student and director of the independent study
Prerequisite(s): MHH 201 ; only for students in the major.
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Medical Imaging |
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MI 100 Introduction to Medical Imaging
2 credits
This introduction to the medical imaging profession includes the historical development as well as specialties within the fields, organizational structure of hospital departments, and opportunities for professional growth. The profession is examined in order to assist the student in making a commitment to pursue this field.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Fall, Spring (as needed)
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MI 106 Medical Terminology
1 credit
Anatomical names of bones and organs of the body and other descriptive terms and their common abbreviations; prefixes and suffixes, proper usage, spelling, and interpretation of terms.
Lecture: 1 hour
Fall (online); Spring (online, as needed)
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MI 125 Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Processing I
3 credits
Elements of x-ray production. Emphasis on factors affecting production of an acceptable diagnostic radiograph: contrast, density, recorded detail, and visibility of detail.
Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours.
Fall only
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MI 125L Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Processing I (Lab)
3 credits
Elements of x-ray production. Emphasis on factors affecting production of an acceptable diagnostic radiograph: contrast, density, recorded detail, and visibility of detail.
Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours.
Fall only
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MI 126 Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Processing II
2 credits
This course is a continuation of MI 125 /MI 125L . Further study of theories and factors affecting production of a quality image, inclusive of processing.
Lecture: 1.5 hours Laboratory: 1 hour
Prerequisite(s): MI 125
Spring only
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MI 126L Principles of Radiographic Exposure and Processing II (Lab)
2 credits
This course is a continuation of MI 125 /MI 125L . Further study of theories and factors affecting production of a quality image, inclusive of processing.
Lecture: 1.5 hours Laboratory: 1 hour
Prerequisite(s): MI 125
Spring only
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MI 140 Clinical Experience I
2 credits
Orientation to the clinical setting including rotations through out-patient facilities and operating room within the hospital. Equipment familiarization, application of theoretical principles through examination of patients under direct supervision. Four evening rotations: 3-10 pm. within the semester. 16 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MI 203 /MI 703, CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, criminal background clearance. HIPAA education.
Spring only
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MI 160 Clinical Experience II
2 credits
Continuation of MI 140 . Experience in perfecting the application of ionizing radiation under supervision. Clinical experience in a hospital setting including diagnostic/fluoroscopic, portable and operating room rotations in addition to evening hours, weekend hours, and outpatient rotation. Five evening rotations (3-10 pm.) plus one weekend (Saturday and Sunday day shift). 40 hours per weeks.
Prerequisite(s): MI 140 , CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, criminal background clearance.
Summer Term A (May–June, 6 weeks)
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MI 200 Patient Care
2 credits
This course will provide the student with an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. The professional responsibilities of the radiographer will be examined and discussed. Communication skills and professional conduct of the radiographer in the clinical setting will also be introduced. Basic concepts of patient care, physical and physiological needs of the patient, and routine and emergency patient care will be described. Human diversity in health care will be discussed and its impact in the treatment of patients.
Fall only
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MI 201 Advanced Patient Care
2 credits
Advanced patient care skills are essential elements of providing high-quality patient care in medical imaging. Building on Patient Care, this course utilizes a combination of lecture and lab to develop skills in patient care. Basic concepts of patient education and assessment, pharmacology, venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents are covered.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 200
Spring only.
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MI 201L Advanced Patient Care
2 credits
Advanced patient care skills are essential elements of providing high-quality patient care in medical imaging. Building on Patient Care, this course utilizes a combination of lecture and lab to develop skills in patient care. Basic concepts of patient education and assessment, pharmacology, venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents are covered.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 200
Spring only.
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MI 203 Radiographic Procedures I
4 credits
This course is designed to educationally prepare and develop pre-clinical competence in specific diagnostic procedures through a combination of lecture and laboratory. It is an introduction to theory and principles of diagnostic radiography of the upper limb, lower limb, chest and bony thorax.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 121 or equivalent;
Corequisite(s): MIS 200
Fall only
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MI 203L Radiographic Procedures I
4 credits
This course is designed to educationally prepare and develop pre-clinical competence in specific diagnostic procedures through a combination of lecture and laboratory. It is an introduction to theory and principles of diagnostic radiography of the upper limb, lower limb, chest and bony thorax.
Laboratory: BIO 121 or equivalent;
Corequisite(s): MI 200.
Fall only
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MI 204 Radiographic Procedures II
4 credits
This course is designed to educationally prepare and develop pre-clinical competence in specific diagnostic procedures through a combination of lecture and laboratory. It is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures I. It is an introduction to theory and principles of diagnostic radiography of the vertebral column, surgical radiography, abdomen, gastrointestinal system, biliary tract, urinary system, and cranium.
Prerequisite(s): MI 203 /MI 203L .
Spring only
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MI 204L Radiographic Procedures II
4 credits
This course is designed to educationally prepare and develop pre-clinical competence in specific diagnostic procedures through a combination of lecture and laboratory. It is a continuation of Radiographic Procedures I. It is an introduction to theory and principles of diagnostic radiography of the vertebral column, surgical radiography, abdomen, gastrointestinal system, biliary tract, urinary system, and cranium.
Prerequisite(s): MI 203 /MI 203L .
Spring only
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MI 214 Radiation Biology and Protection
2 credits
A study of the effects of ionizing radiation on living matter; both acute and chronic; changes in molecules, cells, tissues, genetics, and embryology are presented. Topics such as patient protection, personnel protection, maximum permissible dose, and exposure monitoring are explained.
Prerequisite(s): MI 125 and MI 126
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MI 220 Radiographic Physics and Equipment
2 credits
This course explores the fundamentals of x-ray properties, production of ionizing radiation and its interactions, x-ray circuitry, and equipment through a combination of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 118 or permission of instructor.
Spring only
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MI 220L Radiographic Physics and Equipment (Lab)
2 credits
This course explores the fundamentals of x-ray properties, production of ionizing radiation and its interactions, x-ray circuitry, and equipment through a combination of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 118 or permission of instructor.
Spring only
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MI 225 Clinical Experience III
2 credits
Continuation of MI 160, including rotation through out-patient facilities and operating room within the hospital. 16 hours per week. Four evening rotations (3-10 pm.)
Prerequisite(s): MI 160 , CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, criminal background clearance.
Fall only
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MI 243 Radiographic Image Evaluation I
2 credits
The course is designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of minimum imaging standards; discussion of problem-solving techniques; and the factors that can affect image quality of the upper limb, lower limb, chest and bony thorax.
Corequisite(s): MI 203 /MI 703, or by permission of instructor.
Fall only
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MI 244 Radiographic Image Evaluation II
2 credits
This course is designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of minimum imaging standards; discussion of problem-solving techniques; and the factors that can affect image quality of the vertebral column, surgical radiography, abdomen, gastrointestinal system, biliary tract, urinary system, and cranium.
Prerequisite(s): MI 204 and MI 243 , or by permission of the instructor.
Spring only
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MI 245 Clinical Experience IV
3 credits
Continuation of MI 225 . Practical application of theory and skills acquired in all phases of the curriculum. Three evening rotations- 3-10 pm. 24 hours per week. Rotations through Computed Tomography, Special Procedures, and three other advanced modalities of student’s choice in preparation for senior year internship.
Prerequisite(s): MI 225 , CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, criminal background clearance.
Spring only
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MI 253 Imaging Pathology
2 credits
This course will offer a foundation in the basic principles of pathology. The focus is on the appearances of diseases and injury diagnosed by medical imaging procedures. Etiology, treatment and prognosis will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MI 244
Fall only
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MI 260 Clinical Experience V
2 credits
Final experience in the general radiography department to include indirect supervision in areas of demonstrated competency. 40 hours per week. Out-patient as well as five evening rotations (3-10 p.m.).
Prerequisite(s): MI 245 , CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, criminal background clearance.
Summer Term B (July–August) 6 weeks.
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MI 265 Clinical Experience VI
2 credits
Advanced practical application of theory and skills in specialty areas. 16 hours per week. Optional minor rotations or internship in specialty areas begin.
Prerequisite(s): MI 260 , CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, criminal background clearance.
Fall only
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MI 275 Clinical Experience VII
2 credits
Continuation of MI 265 . 16 hours per week. Optional minor rotations or internship in specialty areas. Senior research project.
Prerequisite(s): MI 265 , CPR certification, annual health examination, immunizations, current liability insurance, criminal background clearance.
Spring (May grads), Fall (December grads).
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MI 310 Advanced Imaging Procedures
3 credits
Students will explore advanced diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures. Weekly lectures will focus on specialized imaging equipment and patient populations. The historical development of imaging equipment, indications and contraindications for use, and procedures performed will be covered. Topics include, but are not limited to, angiography and interventional radiography, computed tomography, mammography and magnetic resonance imaging, sonography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and forensic imaging.
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MI 311 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals
3 credits
This course focuses on cross sectional anatomy as it applies to medical imaging. The ability to locate and identify structures in the axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique plane is a necessary skill in many imaging and therapeutic modalities. Volumetric data sets and 3-D reconstruction of the body structures are increasingly important in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Both normal and abnormal anatomy will be discussed.
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MI 400 Issues in Medical Imaging
1 credit
This course involves discussion of current issues relevant to medical imaging and their impact upon the profession. Topics include, but are not limited to mandatory vs. voluntary continuing education, licensure, multiskilling, regional vs. programmatic accreditation, and charting and documentation.
Prerequisite(s): Senior level status or permission of instructor Fall (first seven weeks) only (traditional format).
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MI 413 Medical Imaging Cooperative Education
1-6 credits
Academic study combined with work experience in the community. To be arranged.
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MI 415 Senior Seminar
0 credit
This course assists students in preparation for the ARRT examination taken upon graduation.
Prerequisite(s): MI 260 , must be an M.I. Major.
Fall (December grads). Spring (May grads)
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MI 416 Principles of Mammography
1 credit
Students in this course are provided the opportunity to develop discipline-specific knowledge in the post-primary practice of mammography. Topics include patient interaction and management, equipment operations and QA, anatomy and physiology, pathology, and positioning and procedures.
Prerequisite(s): MI 310 and MI 311 or permission of the instructor
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MI 417 Principles of Computed Tomorgraphy
1 credit
Students in the course are introduced to the principles of computed tomography (CT). Topics include history and fundamental elements of equipment, data acquisition, image processing and reconstruction. Patient safety, image quality and specific procedural elements are also covered. Pertinent anatomy and pathology are also reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): MI 310 and MI 311 ; or permission of instructor
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MI 418 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
1 credit
Students in this course are introduced to the principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Topics include history and fundamental elements of equipment and instrumentation, image production parameters, contrast media and pulse sequences. Patient safety, image quality and specific procedural elements are also be covered. Pertinent anatomy and pathology are also reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): MI 310 and MI 311 ; or permission of instructor
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MI 419 Principles of Cardiac and Vascualr Interventional Imaging
1 credit
This course is designed for students experiencing a clinical internship in either cardiac or vascular interventional imaging. It provides an in-depth study into interventional radiologic procedures. Patient care, image production and procedures including equipment and accessory instrumentation, such as catheters and guidewires are covered. Angiography, cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures are discussed. Pertinent pharmacology are also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Medical Imaging student or permission of the instructor
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MI 450 Quality Management in Medical Imaging Sciences
2 credits
Through lecture and lab, this course focuses on quality management and its associated topics of quality assurance and quality control as they relate to the field of medical imaging. Particular emphasis is on quality control which is the part of the overall program that deals with instrumentation and equipment. Methods used to test, evaluate, and ensure radiographic quality are covered.
Prerequisite(s): MI 126
Spring only (traditional format).
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MI 450L Quality Management in Medical Imaging Sciences (Lab)
2 credits
Through lecture and lab, this course focuses on quality management and its associated topics of quality assurance and quality control as they relate to the field of medical imaging. Particular emphasis is on quality control which is the part of the overall program that deals with instrumentation and equipment. Methods used to test, evaluate, and ensure radiographic quality are covered.
Prerequisite(s): MI 126
Spring only (traditional format).
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MI 480 Special Topics in Medical Imaging
Variable credits
Topics vary from semester to semester and are announced with pre-registration information. An example of courses offered include those in magnetic resonance imaging, CT scan, bone densitometry, and sonography.
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Nursing |
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NSG 201 Foundations of Nursing
3 credits
This course emphasizes basic nursing concepts and the recognition of select functional health patterns such as activity-exercise, nutritional-metabolic, elimination, and sleep-rest functional health patterns, basic theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are taught and implemented within a nursing practice framework. Competencies in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills are developed and refined in clinical practice settings and/or simulated clinical situations.
Lecture: 2 credits lecture Laboratory: 1 credit clinical/laboratory)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 228 , PSY 275 , HP 241
Pre-/Corequisite(s): BIO 212
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NSG 300 Concepts of Nursing
2 credits
This course presents an overview of major health professions, with a focus on the profession of nursing. The emphasis in this course is on assisting the student to develop a theoretical base for professional nursing practice based on Gordon’s functional health patterns. Students are introduced to the nursing metaparadigm, nursing theorists, and the nursing process as a foundation for baccalaureate nursing practice.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 228 , PSY 275 , HP 241
Pre-/Corequisite(s): BIO 212 , NSG 201
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NSG 301 Functional Health Patterns Adults I
6 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns, including coping and stress tolerance; cognitive-perceptual; nutritional/metabolic; activity and exercise; and elimination. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the autonomic nervous, integumentary, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems, in addition to pain and infectious disease as health problems of adults. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
Lecture: 3 credits lecture Laboratory: 3 credits clinical/laboratory
Prerequisite(s): NSG 201
Pre-/Corequisite(s): NSG 300
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NSG 302 Functional Health Patterns Psychiatric Nursing
4 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns of clients with psychiatric-mental health problems, including health perception/health management; cognitive-perceptual; sleep-rest; self perception/self concept; role-relationship; sexuality-reproductive; value-belief; and coping/stress tolerance. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for clients with acute and chronic mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on psychobiology, psychiatric genetics, and psychosocial therapeutic modalities used in the nursing care of adults and children with psychiatric disorders. Students apply principles of psychopharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to clients in the psychiatric setting.
Lecture: 2 credits lecture Laboratory: 2 credits clinical
Pre-/Corequisite(s): NSG 201
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NSG 303 Functional Health Patterns Adults II
6 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns, including cognitive-perceptual; nutritional/metabolic; activity and exercise. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the metabolic, cardiovascular, sensory, autoimmune, and respiratory problems of adults. Students will work in a variety of settings including caring for patients in the perioperative period. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
Lecture: 3 credits lecture Laboratory: 3 credits clinical/laboratory
Prerequisite(s): NSG 201 , NSG 301
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NSG 304 Functional Health Patterns Pediatrics
4 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns in children from infancy through young adulthood. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for pediatric clients and their families with acute and chronic illness in a variety of pediatric settings. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development. Students examine the applications of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, as well as legal and ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of nursing care to pediatric clients and their families.
Lecture: 2 credits lecture Laboratory: 2 credits clinical/laboratory
Prerequisite(s): NSG 300 , NSG 301
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NSG 305 Physical Assessment
3 credits
This course examines techniques used by nurses in the ongoing assessment of the health status of patients. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and physical assessment techniques used across the lifespan.
Lecture: 2 credits lecture Laboratory: 1 credit laboratory
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NSG 320 Principles of Pharmacology
3 credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and understanding of essential principles of pharmacology. The course will focus on therapeutic classifications; characteristic drug groups; physiologic influences on drug effects; principles of therapy; drug interactions; and legal, ethical, and economic issues of drug therapy.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 201
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NSG 325 Informatics for Healthcare Professionals
3 credits
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of healthcare informatics. This course will examine computer technology and selected computer applications, including emerging technology for safe and effective patient care. Information systems that provide data about quality improvement and required regulatory reporting through information systems are discussed. An overview of the variety of technologies that facilitate clinical care, including patient monitoring systems, medication administration systems, and other technologies to support patient care is provided. Emphasis is placed on maintaining an attitude of openness to innovation and continual learning, as information systems and patient care technologies are constantly changing. The use of informatics in professional practice, education, research, and administration will be explored, along with the impact of informatics on healthcare delivery systems.
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NSG 397A Professional Nursing Concepts and Theories
3 credits
This course focuses on concepts basic to the development of professional practitioners. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, nursing theories, and the re-socialization of the professional nursing role. Theoretical and applied concepts for professional practice, the changing health care system, an introduction to healthcare finance, information technology, and professional practice strategies, including wellness and health promotion across the lifespan are explored.
Prerequisite(s): RN status
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NSG 398A Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
3 credits
This course focuses on concepts integral to the development of professional nursing practice. Culturally-competent techniques used by nurses in the ongoing assessment of the health status of patients are examined. Emphasis is placed on utilizing interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and physical assessment techniques used across the lifespan. techniques used by registered nurses in the ongoing assessment of the health status of clients. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and physical assessment techniques used across the lifespan.
Prerequisite(s): RN status
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NSG 401 Functional Health Patterns Adults III
5 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns, including coping and stress tolerance; cognitive-perceptual; health perception-health management, nutritional/metabolic; activity and exercise; and elimination. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on altered cellular proliferation, and alterations in endocrine, neurologic, oncology, renal and hepatic function as health problems of adults. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
Lecture: 3 credits lecture Laboratory: 3 credits clinical
Prerequisite(s): NSG 303 , NSG 305 , NSG 320
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NSG 402 Functional Health Patterns Childbearing
4 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing, basic and psychosocial sciences and focuses on sexuality and reproductive functional health patterns of women and their families to achieve a positive pregnancy outcome and safe fetal environment. Emphasis is placed on normal, as well as, abnormal processes of childbirth to provide students with the knowledge and basic obstetrical skills to care for women, newborns, and families experiencing a normal obstetrical course and those experiencing complications. Students examine human genetics, the application of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, and legal/ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of nursing care to pregnant women, newborns, and families. In the clinical component of the course, emphasis is placed on the role of the professional nurse working in the obstetrical specialty, the application of the nursing process in providing nursing care to pregnant women, newborns, and families and the enhancement of critical thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions, select pharmacotherapies, effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Lecture: 2 credits lecture Laboratory: 2 credits clinical
Pre-/Corequisite(s): NSG 303 , NSG 304 , NSG 305
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NSG 403 Functional Health Patterns in Populations
3 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores alterations in functional health patterns, including self-perception, self-concept; sexuality-reproductive; coping-stress tolerance; health perception-health management, value-belief; cognitive-perceptual, and role relationship. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. Emphasis is placed on population-centered health care in the community. The values of public health nursing concepts are embedded within the implementation of community-oriented nursing practice. In the clinical component of the course, nursing practice takes place in a variety of public settings. Perspectives in global health care are considered in relation to a population-based approach and its major health problems and burdens of disease. Students examine the application of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, as well as legal and ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of health care to individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. The role of the nurse as community leader is emphasized.
Lecture: 2 credits lecture Laboratory: 1 credit clinical
Prerequisite(s): NSG 303
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NSG 404 Functional Health Patterns Adults IV
5 credits
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns including, nutritional/metabolic; activity-exercise, elimination, cognitive-perceptual, health perception-health management pattern, coping and stress tolerance, and value-belief pattern.. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the normal aging process and pathophysiologic changes of adults with complex health problems and critical alterations in cardiovascular, integumentary, hematological, and multi-system dysfunction. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
Lecture: 3 credits lecture Laboratory: 2 credits clinical
Prerequisite(s): NSG 401 , NSG 402
Corequisite(s): NSG 403
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NSG 405 Baccalaureate Capstone
3 credits
This capstone course is focused on facilitating the transition from the role of student to the role of the professional nurse in the contemporary health care environment. Strategies for success on the national licensing examination are designed and implemented. Students are introduced to leadership and management concepts as they apply to professional practice and the health care milieu. Critical analysis of legal, ethical, and diversity issues in health care is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 401 , NSG 402
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NSG 410 Nursing Research for Evidence Based Practice
3 credits
This introductory course is designed to prepare students to become consumers of research who critically evaluate and base care on evidence. Emphasis is placed on the components of the quantitative and qualitative research processes, the concepts and terms associated with these processes, and the competencies necessary to read, evaluate, and interpret research findings for practice. Building on critical thinking skills, this course will expand students’ knowledge by assisting them to develop and use principles of evidence based healthcare to address problems in professional practice.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 115
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NSG 413 Cooperative Education in Nursing Leadership
1-8 credits
This is a variable credit course which allows the working Registered Nurse the opportunity to combine academic study with work experience to further explore leadership concepts. credits are dependent on number of hours to be completed, and assignments are adjusted accordingly.
Prerequisite(s): Registered Nurse status, NSG 320 , NSG 325 , NSG 397A , NSG 398A
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NSG 460A Care of Aggregates, Communities and Populations
2 credits
This course explores the professional community/public health nurse’s role in exploring alterations in functional health patterns of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations, including alterations in self-perception, self-concept, sexuality-reproductive health, coping-stress tolerance, health perception-health management, value-belief and role relationship, and cognitive-perceptual concerns. Selected nursing theories, the nursing process, and principles of leadership and management are applied to models for health planning and population-focused practice. Basic concepts of epidemiology are presented and applied to community health problems and national initiatives, including disaster-preparedness, culturally-competent care, and the legal and ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of care to individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations.
Prerequisite(s): RN Status; NSG 397A , NSG 398A
Corequisite(s): NSG 465A
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NSG 465A Clinical Application of Aggregates, Communities and Populations
2 credits
This course focuses upon the clinical application of community-oriented/public health nursing concepts. Students, under the supervision of a designated preceptor in a community/public health practice setting, will apply theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles as they work with aggregates in the community to implement interventions aimed at achieving positive health outcomes. Nursing care delivery systems in the community that promote health and prevent illness in population groups will be explored. The role of the professional nurse as community leader is emphasized.
Corequisite(s): Registered Nurse status, NSG 460A
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NSG 480 Special Topics in Nursing
1-3 credits
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue the investigation of selected topics. Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with preregistration information.
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NSG 498 Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement
1 credit
This course synthesizes key concepts necessary for professional nursing practice. The use of critical thinking is applied to problem solving in the delivery of nursing care to patients with complex illness. Students will review test taking strategies, questions, and rational for selection of answer(s). This course is designed to improve test taking skills, apply methods of critical thinking, clinical problem solving and decision-making in addressing major components of the NCLEX RN.
First offered Spring 2015. Approved 11/14/2014
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NSG 499 Issues and Trends in Professional Practice
3 credits
This course examines issues and trends in professional nursing practice. Students will analyze the impact of legal, ethical and public policy dimensions as they relate to health care in general and nursing specifically. Emphasis will be on examination of current issues in these areas. Current trends and issues in health care will provide a framework for analyzing the legal, ethical and public policy aspects of the health care system.
Prerequisite(s): RN Status
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NSG 511 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology for Primary Care
3 credits
Concepts of physiology and pathophysiology, essential to the diagnosis and management of health problems of individuals and families across the lifespan, are the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on genetic, cellular and biochemical pathophysiology. A body systems approach is used to explore the etiology, pathophysiology, prevalence, and clinical manifestations of commonly occurring disease states managed by clinicians in the primary care setting.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate status or permission of the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs
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NSG 513 Advanced Physical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning for Primary Care
4 credits
(3 credits of didactic) This course focuses on comprehensive physical examination of individuals across the lifespan. The process of diagnostic reasoning, hypothesis formulation and differential diagnosis of disorders commonly seen in the primary care setting is stressed. Students learn to interpret diagnostic and laboratory findings and use effective communication skills to develop clinical hypotheses.
Laboratory: 1 credit laboratory
Corequisite(s): NSG 511
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NSG 518 Advanced Practice Role Development for Primary Care
1 credit
This course facilitates the transition to the advanced practice clinician role in primary conceptualizations, role development, and the core competencies of advanced practice nursing are examined within the context of the provision of integrated primary care services for families and communities.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate status or permission of the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs
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NSG 519 Concepts and Theories in Nursing Science
2 credits
The course utilizes the critical reasoning process to examine the elements of nursing as a discipline and as a science. Emphasis is placed on the structure of nursing knowledge and the use of theory as a framework for advanced nursing practice in the primary care setting.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate status or permission of the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs
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NSG 523 Family Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Primary Care
2 credits
The course addresses the integration and synthesis of concepts associated with health promotion and disease prevention for families across the lifespan. Family theory and family assessment are introduced as a framework for primary care. Concepts of epidemiology, population focused care, and the accessibility of preventative services for culturally diverse and vulnerable populations in primary care are emphasized. Current research in health promotion is used as the basis for identifying appropriate screening recommendations and interventions used by clinicians in the primary care setting.
Corequisite(s): NSG 526
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NSG 524 Introduction to Clinical Management of Family Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
3 credits
(135 Clinical Hours, 129 preceptor hours, 6 post-conference hours) Students will apply advanced physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills with families in primary care. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for assessment and management of family health promotion needs and disease prevention services.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523
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NSG 526 Advanced Pharmacology for Primary Care
3 credits
Major principles of pharmacology are examined in the context of advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. The use of protocols, prescription writing, legal, ethical and economic issues in prescribing and/or monitoring pharmacologic therapies are explained. Emphasis is placed on age appropriate content related to pharmacokinetics, dosages, expected outcomes and side effects of selected drug categories of chronic and acute health problems across the lifespan. Emerging issues in pharmacoinformatics such as pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics, and E-prescribing are reviewed.
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NSG 590 Special Topics
1-3 credits
The nursing department features a series of one-two-and three-credit courses which deal with special topics of interest to graduate nursing students. They are taught by respected and expert faculty who are leaders in their field. Special Topics may be used as electives within the graduate nursing program.
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NSG 596 Independent Study
Variable credits
Allows students to investigate a topic of interest, complete their research, or implement a special project with the guidance of a faculty. Topics/projects/thesis must be approved in advance.
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NSG 600 Family Health and Disease Management I
2 credits
This course focuses on disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of common acute and episodic health problems, the provision of comprehensive, coordinated care, and the stabilization of emergent clinical situations in the primary care setting.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523 , NSG 524
Corequisite(s): NSG 601
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NSG 601 Clinical Management of Family Health I
2 credits
(90 clinical hours- 84 preceptor hours, 6 post-conference hours) Students will apply advanced physical examination and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills with adults and older adults in primary care. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and management of acute/episodic health problems and stabilization of emergent conditions. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for the comprehensive, integrated management of acute/episodic health problems in adults and older adults in primary care settings.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523 , NSG 524
Corequisite(s): NSG 600
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NSG 602 Policy, Politics, and Healthcare Financing in Primary Care
2 credits
The critical analysis of legal, ethical, public policy, and healthcare financing issues affecting the collaborative approach to primary care practice is the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on the examination, analysis, and critique of current issues in the media and the professional literature. Critical reasoning forms the basis for examination and analysis of selected issues related to integrated primary care, accessibility of primary care services, and clinician accountability in primary care. Oral presentation and writing skills are emphasized.
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NSG 603 Family Health and Disease Management II
2 credits
This course focuses on the integrated disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on common and co-morbid health problems and their exacerbations in the primary care setting. The concepts of chronicity and chronic care models are examined.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523 , NSG 524
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NSG 604 Clinical Management of Family Health II
2 credits
(90 clinical hours, 84 preceptor hours, 6 post-conference hours) This course focuses on the integrated clinical management of chronic health problems and their exacerbation in adults and older adults in primary care settings. Coordination of care and facilitating linkages to community health resources will be covered. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for assessment and management of the chronically ill adult.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523 , NSG 524 , NSG 603
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NSG 605 Family Health and Disease Management III
2 credits
This course focuses on health promotion and disease management of common health concerns of children and adolescents in the primary care setting. Normal growth and development of well child and adolescent care are included. The use of appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic clinical therapeutics in the management of children and adolescents experiencing acute and chronic illness is stressed.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523 , NSG 524
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NSG 606 Clinical Management of Family Health III
2 credits
(90 hours; 84 preceptor hours, 6 hours post-conference) Students will apply advanced physical examination and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills to children and adolescents in primary care. Comprehensive, integrated care of pediatric patients, their health promotion needs, evaluation of growth and development, family and cultural dynamics, physical and psychosocial status are covered. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for the comprehensive, integrated management of acute/episodic and chronic health problems of children and adolescents in primary care settings.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523 , NSG 524 , NSG 605
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NSG 607 Research for Evidence-Based Primary Care
3 credits
This course builds upon undergraduate statistics and nursing research courses and prepares advanced practice students to use the evidence-based information to critically appraise practice innovations for their relevance and appropriateness to primary care practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate focused clinical questions to address health problems of individuals and families in the primary care setting; locating, critically appraising and synthesizing best evidence; and applying relevant theoretical frameworks for translating research evidence into practice
Prerequisite(s): Basic Statistics; Undergraduate Nursing Research; NSG 601
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NSG 608 Family Health and Disease Management IV
2 credits
This course focuses on the integrated healthcare management of gynecological and reproductive health concerns of women throughout the lifespan. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, illnesses and life transitions in women. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive, coordinated care in the primary care setting.
Corequisite(s): NSG 609
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NSG 609 Clinical Management of Family Health IV
2 credits
(90 clinical hours- 84 preceptor hours, 6 post-conference hours) Students will apply advanced physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills to the gynecologic and reproductive health care needs of women. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and management of common health concerns of women throughout the lifecycle. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for assessment and management of the health of women.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 523 , NSG 524
Corequisite(s): NSG 608
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NSG 610 Research Seminar for Evidence-Based Practice
1 credit
This seminar provides students with the opportunity to advance the use of integrated Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as a framework for advanced nursing practice in the primary care setting. The focus of the seminar is on advancing work on the student’s Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcomes (PICO) question; establishing the clinical significance of the identified health problem; measurement of outcomes; and devising a plan for implementation and evaluation of the protocol designed to manage common acute and chronic health problems encountered in primary care.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 607
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NSG 611 Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Synthesis
3 credits
(135 clinical hours- 121 preceptor hours, 14 hours post-conference) This clinical course serves as a culminating experience in the primary care family nurse practitioner clinical specialization. Students work with clinical preceptors to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge and skills. The capstone clinical experience focuses on demonstration of competency in the areas of: management of client health/illness status; nurse-client relationship; teaching-coaching function; professional role; managing and negotiating the delivery of health care within a system; and monitoring and ensuring quality of health care practices. Independent clinical management of acute and chronic health problems across the life span is emphasized. Synthesis of practice management skills pertaining to economics, reimbursement for services, time management, and entry into advanced practice nursing is stressed.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 511 , NSG 513 , NSG 518 , NSG 519 , NSG 523 , NSG 526 , NSG 524 , NSG 600 , NSG 601 , NSG 602 , NSG 603 , NSG 605 , NSG 604 , NSG 606 , NSG 608 , NSG 609 (MSN FNP Students only-all courses above and NSG 607 , NSG 610 , NSG 612 )
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NSG 612 Evidence-Based Practice Synthesis for Primary Care
2 credits
Knowledge of integrated evidence-based practice is synthesized as students carry out a capstone EBP project, in collaboration with their clinical preceptors in the primary care setting. Using a small-group seminar approach, students are guided through the implementation, evaluation and dissemination of results.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 607 , NSG 610
Corequisite(s): NSG 611
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OT 103 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
3 credits
The course will introduce students to the profession of occupational therapy and to the Misericordia University Occupational Therapy program, curriculum, policies, and procedures. Specific topics will include: American Occupational Therapy Association policies and documents, the OT Practice Framework, the history of the profession and professional roles and responsibilities in various contexts.
Prerequisite(s): OT major
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OT 205 Occupation: Theories and Perspectives I
3 credits
This course studies the nature of occupation and the occupational nature of human beings. It is an exploration of the biological, psychological, social, and cultural elements of occupational behavior. It will analyze the impact of occupation on the evolution of the individual, motivation, autonomy, a sense of competence, social efficacy, role learning, quality of life and adaptation styles. Students will study the dimension and characteristics of human occupation including the real and symbolic aspects and the performance imperatives of various occupations. Through a series of laboratory experiences in the classroom and community, students will expand their personal occupational repertoire, leadership skills and understand a framework for occupational analysis using their own experience as a point of reference.
Prerequisite(s): OT 103
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OT 220 Human Development Through Occupation I
3 credits
In this course, development from birth through adolescence will be studied both from the viewpoints of psychology, occupational science and occupational therapy. An understanding of the biosocial, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual changes as a person ages will be presented. How engaging in human occupation influences the life process will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): OT Major
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OT 221 Human Development Through Occupation II
3 credits
In this course, adult development will be studied from the viewpoints of psychology, occupational science, and occupational therapy. The influences of biosocial, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual changes as a person ages will be presented. Engagement in human occupat ion and how it influences the developmental and life processes will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): OT 220
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OT 275 Occupation: Theories and Perspectives II
3 credits
Through a variety of experiences in purposeful activity, students will explore the dimensions and characteristics of human occupation. This will include the real and symbolic aspects of the activity and the performance imperatives of various occupations. The focus of analysis will be on occupations as experienced by others- individually, in groups, and in society. Through experiential activities, students expand their activity repertoire, their advocacy skills, and their understanding of activity analysis. Literature from the field of occupational science is incorporated.
Prerequisite(s): OT 205
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OT 312 Applied Functional Anatomy
4 credits
This course will provide the student with a detailed understanding of the musculoskeletal anatomy of the limbs, trunk, neck, and head in humans. Since this understanding is critical to enhance the ability of the student to work with clients with disabilities, it is considered as a foundation for the study of occupational therapy intervention. The focus of the course will be on how bones and muscles work to produce movement. Case studies will be used to facilitate learning. The course will include some content on the nerves and blood supply to these organs, as they influence function.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 , OT 320 , PHY 117
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OT 313 Applied Neuroscience
4 credits
This course addresses neuroanatomy and basic neurophysiology as they relate to developing body structures and functions and their influence on occupational performance. Students will apply neurological concepts, conditions and testing to case studies using clinical reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 , OT 320
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OT 320 Impairments and Disabilities Influencing Occupational Performance
3 credits
This course will introduce students to common conditions seen by occupational therapists. The course will also introduce students to medical terminology, International Classification of Function, Disability and Health and the OT Practice Framework. Students will analyze the impact of each condition on occupational performance and identify the role of occupational therapy.
Prerequisite(s): OT major
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OT 330 Conceptual Foundations of Occupational Therapy
3 credits
Students conduct an in-depth exploration of occupational therapy through the study of its history, philosophy, frames of reference and leaders. Emphasis will be on the application, integration and analysis of current and emerging theories and frames of reference that impact the occupational therapy process.
Prerequisite(s): OT 103 , OT 220
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OT 335 Context and Environment
3 credits
The course will explore the impact of the non-human components of the environment on the functional performance of individuals with disabilities, and environmental adaptations (including assistive technologies) that allow a person with a disability to function more fully in the environment. The course will examine the affect of lighting, temperature, visual and auditory stimuli, and physical structure on the cognitive, physical, and emotional performance of individuals with disabilities, and how these factors influence control, independence, and freedom of the individual.
Prerequisite(s): OT 103 , OT 205 , OT 220 , OT 320
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OT 360 Non-Traditional Settings and Occupational Therapy Practices: Working with Homeless Populations
3 credits
This elective course will introduce the occupational therapy student to issues surrounding a lack of access to health care, specifically occupational therapy services, for adults from an underserved population – the homeless. 150 minutes/lecture discussion will occur each week, and be supplemented by service learning based field trips. One major field trip will occur over fall break and involve volunteering at a regional homeless shelter. Throughout the semester, field trips to a local community based homeless shelter will also occur.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor, students enrolled in the OT weekday program years 2-4
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OT 405 Occupational Performance Analysis
3 credits
This course addresses the evaluation system used by occupational therapists in practice including the development of an occupational profile and an occupational performance analysis. Selected interview, observational, standardized, and non-standardized assessment instruments will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level OT courses.
Corequisite(s): OT 407
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OT 407 Clinical Skills
3 credits
Students will be introduced to mobility skills, splinting, therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities, critical care issues, positioning and basic handling techniques, and professional behavior issues. Students will identify, describe, explain and demonstrate basic skills in the areas of mobility, splinting, therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities, proper positioning and basic handling techniques and critical care related issues.
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level OT courses.
Corequisite(s): OT 405
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OT 430 Sensory Integration
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to implement the occupational therapy process with consumers affected by sensory integrative disorders and to be knowledgeable about factors that impact service delivery. Thorough review of SI theory, neurology, evaluation techniques, and treatment options will be discussed. In-class exercises and out-of-class assignments will be provided to improves students’ clinical reasoning skills and increase students’ self-confidence with the new content of the course. Occupation based interventions will be encouraged. Elective course;
Prerequisite(s): OT 510
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