2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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 or MI 208
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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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)
Pre-/Corequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 , BIO 228 , PSY 275 , HP 241
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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): Acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
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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
Pre-/Corequisite(s): NSG 201 , NSG 305
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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 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
Pre-/Corequisite(s): NSG 201 , NSG 305
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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
Pre-/Corequisite(s): NSG 201
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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.
Pre-/Corequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
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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.
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
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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
Prerequisite(s): NSG 201 , 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 201 , NSG 305
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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
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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
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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.
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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 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.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 527 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology and NSG 528 Advanced Physical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning
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NSG 527 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
3 credits
Concepts of physiology and pathophysiology, essential to 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 advanced practice nurses.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate status or by permission of the MSN Program Director
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NSG 528 Advanced Physical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning
3 credits
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 a variety of healthcare settings is stressed. Students learn to interpret diagnostic and laboratory findings and use effective communication skills to develop clinical hypotheses.
Corequisite(s): NSG 527 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
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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 524
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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 524
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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 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 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 524
Corequisite(s): NSG 606
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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 524
Corequisite(s): 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 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 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
Corequisite(s): NSG 611
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NSG 612A Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Synthesis
3 credits
This clinical course serves as a culminating experience in the primary care FNP nurse practitioner clinical specializations. 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. Collaborative clinical management of acute a chronic health problem in primary care are emphasized. Synthesis of practice management skills pertaining to economics, reimbursement for services, time management, and entry into advanced practice nursing is stressed.
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NSG 613 Acute Episodic Health Needs of Adults and Older Adults
3 credits
This course focuses on a systems-based approach to disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of common acute and episodic health problems using evidence-based practice guidelines. The immediate stabilization of emergent acute health problems is stressed.
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NSG 614 Chronic Health Needs of Adults and Older Adults
3 credits
This course focuses on a systems-based approach to disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of common chronic health problems using evidence-based practice guidelines. The immediate stabilization of chronic disease exacerbations in primary care settings is stressed.
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NSG 615 Clinical Management of Acute and Chronic Health Needs of Adults and Older Adults
4 credits
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 and chronic health needs 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 and chronic health needs in adults and older adults in selected settings. Requires 180 clinical hours (90 acute and 90 chronic).
Prerequisite(s): NSG 529 ; NSG 613 ; NSG 614
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NSG 616 Evidence Based Research Utilization for Advanced Practice Nursing
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): Undergraduate Statistics and Undergraduate Research
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NSG 617 Women’s Health
3 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 selected health settings.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 615
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NSG 618 Clinical Management of Women’s Health
2 credits
Students will apply advanced physical and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills in 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 women.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 617 ; NSG 691
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NSG 619 Health of Children
3 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. Anticipatory guidance for parents/caregivers is stressed. 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 618
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NSG 620 Clinical Management of Children’s Health
2 credits
Students will apply advanced physical and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and 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, integrated management of acute/episodic and chronic health problems of children and adolescents in primary care settings.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 618
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NSG 622 Evidence Based Practice Synthesis for Advanced Practice Nursing
3 credits
Knowledge of integrated evidence-based practice is synthesized as students carry out a capstone EBP project, in collaboration with their clinical preceptor in selected healthcare settings. Using a small-group seminar approach, students are guided through the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of results
Prerequisite(s): NSG 616
Corequisite(s): NSG 612A
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NSG 690 Primary Care On Campus Intensive I
1 credit
The focus of the On Campus Intensive (OCI) I is to synthesize and apply basic Advanced Practice Nursing concepts and skills learned in NSG 527 Advanced Pathophysiology, NSG 528 Advanced Physical Assessment and diagnostic reasoning, and NSG 526 Advanced Pharmacology throughout the Lifespan prior to entering the first clinical rotation NSG 529 Introduction to Clinical Management to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Advanced Practice Nursing. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of students’ preparedness to enter into the clinical setting by evaluating advanced physical assessment skills, formulation of differential diagnosis, and interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory findings.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 527
Corequisite(s): NSG 526
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NSG 691 Primary Care On Campus Intensive II
1 credit
The focus of the On Campus Intensive (OCI) II is to synthesize and apply higher level Advanced Practice Nursing concepts and skills in the care of Women and Children prior to entering the Women’s Health and Pediatric clinical rotation. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of students’ preparedness to enter into the clinical setting by evaluating communication skills, specialized history and physical assessments associated with women and children, formulation of differential diagnosis, and interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory findings. This OCI will also provide advanced office procedures workshops and skills practice.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 613 ; NSG 614
Corequisite(s): NSG 615
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OS 104 Seminar I - Professional Behavior
1 credit
This course will introduce students to the profession ofoccupational therapy and the varied roles within that profession. Professional behaviors and ethical standards guiding the practice of occupational therapy will be explored. Students will learn how to develop rapport with others through a process of self-reflection, and develop interpersonal and inter-professional communication skills necessary to become an effective team member.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 201 Seminar II - Occupations
2 credits
This course will cover the application of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (OTPF) to person’s, groups’ and population’s engagement in meaningful occupations. Client factors, performance skills, performance patterns and contexts and environments that impact performance in occupations will be addressed. This course will facilitate the development of personal occupational configurations that examines one’s time use of daily occupations as a foundation for understanding the importance of engagement in occupations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 202 Seminar III - Professional Writing
2 credits
This course will introduce professional writing that meets all the standards, including technical writing skills and the use of APA.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 301 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, and to promote meaningful and effective occupational therapy practice, 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 based on conditions will be used to facilitate learning, with a focus on understanding occupational performance via dynamic reasoning while using the language of the OT Practice Framework. 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 , PHY 117 , and enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major.
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OS 302 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 dynamic reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 and enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major.
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OS 303 Occupational Development Through the Lifespan
3 credits
In this course, development and the aging process, from birth through end of life, will be studied from the viewpoints of a variety of theoretical frameworks including occupational science. Client factors and performance skills that change as a person ages will be presented. The dynamic process of engagement in occupations and the influence this has on the life process will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 304 Conceptual Foundation
3 credits
The course will explore foundational concepts and documents in occupational science and occupational therapy including American Occupational Therapy Association policies and documents, the history of the profession, and roles and responsibilities in various contexts. Current and emerging theories and frames of reference will be explored. Evidenced-based practice and how it is used with dynamic reasoning will be introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 305 Introduction to Occupational Science
4 credits
This course examines the history and discipline of occupational science in depth within the context of the person, along with economic, political, biological, psychological, social, cultural, and political elements of occupational behavior. The course covers historical and current trends from the occupational science literature and evidence base. The course analyzes the impact of occupation on the evolution of the individual, including motivation, autonomy, a sense of competence, social efficacy, role learning, quality of life, and adaptation styles. The course covers the development of an occupational repertoire, leadership skills, and a framework for occupational analysis as experienced individually, in groups, and in society.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 306 Research Design
3 credits
This course will cover the application principles and methods of a variety of research designs within both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms. Research studies will be critiqued related to their design, validity, reliability, significance, limitations, and clinical application. There will be an emphasis on understanding and evaluating research paradigms and designs as the evidence base for meaningful and effective occupation-based practice.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 115 and enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 307 Environment and Context
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 hi tech and low tech assistive technologies) that allow a person with a disability to function more fully in the environment. The course will examine the effect 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): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 308 Psychosocial, Behavioral and Interpersonal Process Across the Lifespan
3 credits
This course will examine the evidenced based, theoretical foundations guiding intervention of psychosocial, behavioral, and interpersonal processes. Characteristics associated with mental health and behavioral conditions will be addressed. Course topics will include group process and the introduction to evaluation and intervention methods. Communication skills to articulate the distinct value of occupational therapy and to advocate to external audiences will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science major
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OS 310 Seminar IV - Pre-Fieldwork and Cultural Competence
2 credits
This course will describe the fieldwork experience process and the skills needed to successfully complete a Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences. Cultural sensitivity and competence will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BS in Occupational Science major.
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OS 401 Occupational Performance Analysis
4 credits
This course focuses on the comprehensive and occupation based occupational therapy evaluation of individuals across the lifespan based on their unique needs
and goals. Evidenced based assessment and evaluation strategies, such as completing interviews, observations, nonstandardized and standardized assessments and the development and analysis of an occupational profile will be presented.
Prerequisite(s): OS 303 , OS 304 , and OS 305
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OS 403 Evidence Based Practice
3 credits
This course will introduce evidence-based practice and the process of developing a clinical question, gathering current published evidence, completing a critical appraisal of the evidence, and summarizing and presenting the results of the critical appraisal process. The analysis of systematic reviews in peer reviewed journals will be presented.
Prerequisite(s): OS 306
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OS 405 Community Based Practice
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to community based practice settings and to help the student develop the necessary skills to work in emerging areas of practice within the profession. This course will explore the current trends that reflect a shift in the delivery of occupational therapy services from traditional settings to health promotion and wellness programs in the community. The course will identify and critique programs that promote access to occupational therapy and explore occupation-centered programs at community based agencies that serve various groups and populations. Emphasis will be placed on underserved populations living in the community and/or at-risk populations including children and youth, adults and older adults.
Prerequisite(s): OS 304 and OS 308
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OS 407 Clinical Reasoning and Conditions
3 credits
This course introduces medical terminology within the context of developmental and health conditions. It examines the etiology, risk factors, symptoms,
prognoses, and occupational performance deficits associated with health and developmental impairments often seen in individuals served by occupational therapists. The course shows how occupational therapists may best serve clients who have these impairments via clinical and dynamic reasoning. The course utilizes student-designed active learning experiences to inform and illustrate current evidence-based health and occupational therapy practices.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BS in Occupational Science program
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OS 461 Level I Experience I: Clinical Reasoning
1 credit
The Level I experience will introduce interpersonal interactions with others, utilization of professional behaviors, and application of knowledge to the assessment of individual’s occupational strengths and needs in simulated clinical situations. Students will learn the clinical reasoning process including the application of foundational knowledge, observations of functional performance, and reflections of interactions. Then students will apply this process to simulated clinical situations.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all prior 100-,200-, and 300-level OS coursework.
Corequisite(s): OS 401 and OS 407
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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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OT 433 Evidence-based Practice
3 credits
Students will be introduced to the topic of evidence-based practice. Students will develop a clinical question, gather current published evidence, complete a critical review of the evidence, summarize and present the results of the critical appraisal process.
Prerequisite(s): OT 520
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OT 450 Pediatric Assessment
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an intermediate level of understanding of the process of pediatric assessment and evaluation in occupational therapy. The course will focus on the full process of occupational therapy assessment including referral sources, identifying appropriate evaluation tools, clinical observations, standardized tests, report writing, evaluation accommodations and the reporting of assessment results. In-class exercises and out-of-class assignments will be provided to improve students’ clinical reasoning skills and increase students’ self-confidence with the new content of the course.
Prerequisite(s): OT 405 , OT 407
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OT 460 Pediatric Occupational Performance Interventions I
4 credits
This course will focus on occupational therapy intervention strategies for pediatric populations. Models of practice, theories, and frames of reference guide the intervention process for individuals whose occupational performance is affected by various developmental, physical, and psychosocial conditions. Screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services are all aspects covered in the course. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): OT 405 , OT 407
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OT 461 Research Design in Occupational Therapy
3 credits
This course will present the principles and processes involved in clinically relevant research. Qualitative and quantitative approaches will be reviewed and analyzed related to their strengths, limitations, and practical uses. The application of appropriate research methods to occupational therapy clinical research will be stressed
Prerequisite(s): MTH 115 , OT 405
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OT 462 Level I Fieldwork – Pediatrics
0 credit
This Level I fieldwork experience includes observation, interaction with pediatric clients and other health care professionals, participation in the intervention process under direct supervision, developing an understanding of the needs of clients, and evaluation of the student’s performance in these areas.
Corequisite(s): OT 460
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OT 470 Non-Traditional Settings and Occupational Therapy Practices: Working with International Populations – Jamaica
3 credits
This elective course will introduce the occupational therapy student to work with culturally diverse populations in an international setting. Specifically, this course will provide an opportunity for students to develop cultural competency in relation to Jamaican culture, as the course includes a week-long immersion experience in a pediatric health care facility in Jamaica. During the semester, students and faculty will conduct a needs assessment, develop, implement and evaluate programs to meet the needs of the children at this facility.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor, students enrolled in the OT weekday program years 3-5
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OT 511 Adult Occupational Performance Interventions II
4 credits
This course will focus on intervention strategies for adults with physical disabilities and psychosocial dysfunction. Intervention II Adults also examines models of practice, theories and frames of reference. The process of intervention, which this course series emphasizes, includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): OT 510
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OT 512 Geriatric Occupational Performance Interventions III
4 credits
The Geriatric Occupational Performance Interventions III course teaches intervention skills required by the practicing occupational therapist. The process of intervention which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): OT 511
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