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GCM 500 Geriatric Care Manager I
3 credits
This course will cover an introduction to geriatric case management, review standards and practice guidelines, cover geriatric assessment, psychopathologic conditions common in the elderly, ethics, care planning, communication issues, and other related issues.
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GCM 501 Geriatric Care Manager II
3 credits
This course will cover an understanding of the continuum of care, providing for nutrition, senior community centers, adult day care, home health organizations, housing options, transferring from home to institutional settings, report writing, counseling and other related topics.
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GCM 505 Anatomy & Physiology of Aging
3 credits
This online course provides an overview of the basic structure and functions of the human body, emphasizing anatomy and physiology. With this foundation, age-related characteristics and some dysfunctions associated with the aging process are studied. Students will utilize the tools of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to assess body functions and age related changes.
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GCM 510 Dementia
3 credits
This course will concentrate on dementia’s that afflict the elderly in ever increasing numbers, focusing on the magnitude, pathology, progression, treatment and interventions of these diseases. Client, family, human service systems, long term care as well as personal care issues will be studied in depth. The course will offer opportunities for geriatric care managers to gain a pragmatic experience in dealing with dementia clients, their families and other care providers.
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GCM 515 Geriatric Assessment
3 credits
This course will cover the numerous assessments available to the geriatric care manager. The assessments address ADL’s, psychological, sociological, medical and spiritual aspects of client served by the geriatric care manager.
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GCM 520 Ethics of Aging
3 credits
This course will address the various aspects of ethics that a geriatric care manager will confront in his or her practice. This will include bioethics, business ethics, social ethics and philosophy of a personhood.
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GCM 590 Geriatric Care Manager Seminar
1-3 credits
An in-depth course of study of a specific aspect of geriatric care management. This would entail small groups of advanced level students.
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Gerontology |
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GER 241 Introduction to Social Gerontology
3 credits
Introduction to the study of aging as just one of many normal life processes in contemporary culture. Issues discussed include the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging and the implications of those aspects. GER 241 is a for all other gerontology courses.
Fall
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GER 358 Counseling the Older Adult
1-3 credits
The effective use of individual and group counseling techniques for older persons with emotional or social difficulties in adjusting to the aging process.
Alternate years
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GER 365 Alzheimers Disease
3 credits
Exploration of the many facets of Alzheimers Disease and other dementias. Assessment, intervention, and psychosocial implications of treatment for patients, families, and caregivers.
Fall
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GER 370 Remotivation Therapy
3 credits
Development of a group therapy approach applicable to varied populations including children, young adult, aged, and special needs. Emphasis on learning and practicing techniques to motivate and prepare these populations for more advanced group therapies
Spring
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GER 375 Aging Policies and Programs
3 credits
The historical development and current implementation of social policies for the aging. Discussion of policies affecting income, health care, social services, and volunteerism.
Spring
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GER 392 Seminar
3 credits
In-depth study of a special topic or area of interest. Small group discussion format for advanced students.
(On demand)
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GER 393 Seminar
3 credits
In-depth study of a special topic or area of interest. Small group discussion format for advanced students.
(On demand)
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GER 410 Adult Protective Services
3 credits
Examination of the needs and potentialities of the most vulnerable and frail of the nation’s elderly population. Study of the philosophy and delivery of protective services for the elderly.
(On demand)
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GER 413 Gerontology Cooperative Education
3 credits
Academic study combined with work experience in the community.
(On demand)
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GER 470 Practicum
3 credits
Work experience in a selected agency, which provides services to the aged. Practicum supervised by an agency representative; education directed by faculty. Direct service to clients.
(On demand)
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GER 480 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Special investigation of a selected topic.
(On demand)
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Graduate Education Endorsement |
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END 500 Foundations of Gifted Education
3 credits
This course addresses the history and theory of defining, identifying, and providing appropriate services to gifted learners. The course will examine the key models for and research supporting Gifted Education, as well as the state and federal documents relevant to the field. It addresses the fundamentals of advocating for gifted individuals, including traditionally underserved and ·
underrepresented populations, and investigates preconceptions and underlying assumptions regarding the identification and provision of services to gifted learners.
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END 501 Identification and Assessment of Gifted Students
3 credits
This course focuses on recognizing and evaluating the cognitive and affective traits of gifted learners. The course addresses ways in which cultural factors, economic status, gender, and race can influence the identification of gifted learners. It investigates tools for assessing various aspects of giftedness as well as methods of discerning and monitoring the needs and challenges of this population in the classroom. Special emphasis is given to understanding creativity as a characteristic of gifted learners and to developing strategies for identifying and nurturing creative or divergent thinking and behavior.
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END 502 Service Delivery Options for Gifted Students
3 credits
This course is concerned with the various models available for providing specialized instruction to gifted learners. The course explores the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to grouping, modifying, and providing instruction to this population. It emphasizes the role of the Gifted Individualized Education Plan and of ongoing assessment in determining individualized programming and addresses the need for understanding cultural and other differences such that program decisions maximize student success. Special attention is given to the importance of the learning environment and best practices for creating optimal conditions for gifted students to flourish.
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END 503 Curriculum Development and Instructional Strategies for Gifted Students
3 credits
This course requires students to design and implement effective, individualized instruction to meet the needs of gifted students that is rooted in learning theory and best practice. Students will complete a five-week field experience under the guidance of an expert mentor.
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END 504 Intergrative STEM Education
3 credits
Integrative STEM Education (3cr)- Course Descriptions: This course explores the history and evolution of integrative STEM education. Students will understand STEM Education as an integrated approach across and between multiple disciplines that can greatly effect society and its citizens. Students will design, implement, and reflect on lessons that incorporate an integrative STEM learning cycle approach and developmentally appropriate methodology including diverse and authentic assessment strategies.
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END 505 Application and Integration: Math and Science
3 credits
Students will explore relevant professional standards and the basic fundamental concepts and major principles of science and math through connections with other curricular areas. They will represent real world phenomena through a variety of scientific, mathematical, technological, or engineering models and then select, modify, and develop learning activities that support higher order thinking and creative problem solving which foster an understanding of the interconnectedness of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
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END 506 Application and Integration: Technology and Engineering
3 credits
Students will explore relevant professional standards and the basic fundamental concepts and major principles of technology and engineering through connections with other curricular areas. They will represent real world phenomena through a variety of scientific, mathematical, technological, or engineering models and then select, modify, and develop learning activities that support higher order thinking and creative problem solving which foster an understanding of the interconnectedness of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
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END 507 STEM Capstone
3 credits
Students will apply best practices in integrative STEM to design and deliver differentiated and engaging lessons that increase students’ abilities to understand, transfer, and adapt STEM knowledge, skills, and dispositions. They will demonstrate the ability to develop a safe and supportive learning environment that utilizes diverse and authentic assessment strategies to monitor and adjust instruction across STEM disciplines and grade levels.
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Healthcare Analytics |
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HCA 501 Introduction to the U.S. Health System
3 credits
This course describes the stakeholders composing the health care industry: patients/families, providers/professionals, product companies, government, payers, etc., their interplay and the challenges facing leaders to successfully create and deliver value for these varied stakeholders. The roles of these varied stakeholders in creating quality health care will be explored. Specific emphasis will be given to the intersection between health care and health including health disparities. Focus will be placed upon the appreciation of system thinking and the roll of leaders in providing value in this diverse environment.
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HCA 502 Introduction to Health Care Quality
3 credits
This course introduces the history and contemporary landscape of health care quality and patient safety. Familiarity with the constructs and concepts of quality and patient safety as well as the variety of measures including public policy drivers of health care quality improvement will be gained. Special attention will be given to the patient/family perspectives associated with health care quality and safety. An understanding of the complexities and challenges in the health care arena consisting of varied organizations, professions, etc. including organizational and professional cultures related to healthcare quality will be explicated. Additionally, this course will introduce the status, challenges and opportunities associated with the inter-professional work environment of the health care setting.
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HCA 503 Healthcare Quality Measurement Literacy
3 credits
This course familiarizes the student with the measurement landscape associated with health care quality- data sets as well as data collection and analytical techniques. Exercising critical thinking, students will learn how to create and use data to answer empirical questions. Public and proprietary measures will be reviewed including different data sets upon which various measures are based.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 501 , HCA 502
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HCA 504 Population Health
3 credits
Population health has introduced new concepts and approaches to the design, delivery and reimbursement of health care. Further, it provides an alternative framework of health care quality and is related to health status with an appreciation of the social determinants of health. This course is aimed at exploring this new phenomenon and analyzing health care quality, patient safety and health status related to it.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 501 , HCA 502
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HCA 505 The Ethics of Healthcare Quality
3 credits
This course introduces the ethical principles, concepts and challenges associated with the health care quality and patient safety landscape in which leaders function.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 501 , HCA 502
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HCA 506 The Patient Experience in Health Care
3 credits
This course emphasizes the view of the patient/family in health care quality. This unique perspective and the manner in which it is included in contemporary U.S. health care will be illuminated. Special emphasis will be placed upon diversity and cultural competencies. Attention will be given to diverse groups and health status issues in the U.S.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 501 , HCA 502
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HCA 600 Improvement in Health Care
3 credits
The focus of this course is on changing systems of care. The field of quality improvement is broad, therefore, this course will cover a number of concepts, approaches and tools but avoid prescribing a specific approach. These include: Continuous Quality Improvement, PDSA cycles, Microsystems, Reliability Science (HROs), Lean, Six-sigma, etc. An appreciation of teamwork and skills to foster a teamwork environment will be emphasized. Additionally, change management will be explored, including understanding of the change process, reactions to change and leadership skills for successful change.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Healthcare Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Core courses
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HCA 601 Advanced Healthcare Quality
3 credits
Advanced theory (improvement science) content and related skills for quality improvement leadership and practice will be presented. This course will focus on leadership skills, Just Culture concepts and practice, Human Factors engineering basics, assessment of risk using FMEA and Root Cause Analysis. The application of these concepts and practices across varied health care contexts will be emphasized, for example, surgery, ambulatory care, transitions of care, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Healthcare Analytics core requirements
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HCA 602 Healthcare Reimbursement Paradigms
3 credits
This course familiarizes students with the paradigms associated with health care delivery in the US and the determination of value/quality. Fee-for-service, pay-for-performance, value-based purchasing, etc. as arrangements in reimbursing professionals and hospitals will be explored. The dynamic relationship composed of public and private payers, profit and non-profit providers, public policy entities (Affordable Care Act), employers/industry and patients/consumers will be explored related to quality healthcare. Particular attention will be given to Population Health and its unique attributes. A systemic view will be stressed to illustrate the sensitivities existing among the entities of the health care, for example, how does quality as inpatient admission reduction impact hospitals, payers, etc.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 501 , HCA 502
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HCA 603 Healthcare Policy
3 credits
This course provides a foundation in U.S. health care policy pertinent for the health care leader focused on quality improvement and patient safety, for example, The Center for Medicare and Medicaid policies and mandates.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Healthcare Analytics program core requirements
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HCA 604 Internship in Healthcare Quality
3 credits
Internships provide students with a professionally relevant experience associated with health care improvement, leadership, etc., fostering a synthesis of classroom learning and practice. All internships MUST: 1.) include course objectives, 2.) description of educational/learning activities, 3.) identify course materials, experiences, etc., 4.) identify an on-site supervisor/mentor and 5.) be approved by the Program Director prior to the beginning of the semester in which the credits are earned. Internship design (time, assignments, on-line posts, etc.) must be consistent with all requirements for a 3 credit class (42 hrs. of instruction).
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HCA 680 Independent Study
3 credits
Three credits may be earned via independent study. Independent study topics must: 1.) be outside of program courses; 2.) be consistent with the program; 3.) support the program objectives; and 4.) include appropriate academic rigor commiserate with graduate education. All independent study MUST: 1.) include course objectives; 2.) describe educational activities, 3.) identify course materials, experiences, etc. and 4.) be approved by the Program Director prior to the beginning of the semester in which the credits are earned.
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HCA 685 Special Topics
3 credits
From time to time special courses may be offered. Topics vary from semester to semester and will be announced with preregistration information.
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HCA 698 Healthcare Quality Improvement Capstone I
3 credits
This course is a culmination of the program’s learning that allows the student to explore an area of their interest. This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge obtained via course work in the Healthcare Data Analytics Program. Through an individualized course of study, students will explore ways to utilize their unique skill sets and develop an understanding of the knowledge base required to be successful in the health care system. Projects and papers will be completed under the direction of the instructor of the capstone course. All projects must be approved by the program faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Healthcare Analytics program core requirements
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HCA 699 Healthcare Quality Improvement Capstone II
3 credits
This course builds upon Capstone I towards the completion of a significant piece of work related to health care improvement. As with Capstone I, it is a culmination of the program’s learning that allows the student to explore an area of their interest. This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge obtained via course work in the Health Care Data Analytics program. Through an individualized course of study, students will explore ways to utilize their unique skill sets and develop an understanding of the knowledge base required to be successful in the health care system. Projects and papers will be completed under the direction of the instructor of the capstone course and one additional faculty member. In either case, all projects must be approved by the program faculty.
Prerequisite(s): HCA 698
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HCI 110 Introduction to Health Care Informatics
3 credits
A comprehensive overview of the emerging field of health care informatics. Students will examine the impact of informatics on health care delivery systems. The use of informatics in health care professions practice, education, research and administration will be explored.
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HCI 120 Current Issues and Trends in Health Care Informatics Practice
2 credits
A comprehensive overview of the emerging field of health care informatics. Students will examine the impact of informatics on health care delivery systems. The use of informatics in health care professions practice, education, research and administration will be explored. (previously offered as HP 120)
Prerequisite(s): HCI 110 , CPS 110 or permission of the instructor
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HCI 211 Health Informatics Standards
3 credits
This course provides an overview of health care informatics standards in the United States. Students will examine how standards are developed, review the major health informatics standards organizations and their standards, explore reasons for adoption or non-adoption of standards, and investigate how standards are used in the federal healthcare reform initiative.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor or program director
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HCI 230 Health Care Informatics Internship
1 credit
Students work as team members on comprehensive projects with health care technology industry advisors and program faculty. Requires course faculty approval.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 200 , MIS 432 , HCI 120
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HCI 240 Health Informatics Research Seminar
1 credit
This course provides an orientation to life-long learning in health informatics. It is an opportunity for the student to investigate the body of professional knowledge under the guidance of the instructor to gain an understanding of the current state of, and emerging issues in health informatics. Students will explore a variety of online information sources. Each student will identify a topic of interest subject to instructor approval, research its various aspects, prepare a research briefing, and present a review of findings to the class.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor or program director
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HCI 261 PACS Administration I
3 credits
This course will introduce elements pertaining basic theories and key components of a Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). Discussions will focus on the history of PACS as well as basic knowledge and principles for implementation. Additionally we will review the requirements of the CIIP exam as governed by the American Board of Imaging Informatics. The course will examine topics such as basic theory and principles in PACS administration, networking, communication, organizational and project management within a health care environment.
Prerequisite(s): current enrollment in the PACS Administration Certificate program; or current enrollment in or graduate of an accredited medical imaging program and permission of the instructor.
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HCI 262 PACS Administration II
3 credits
This course will apply the basic PACS principles and integrate the technical aspects of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems. Topics will include connectivity, image management, storage, IT interfacing, system management, troubleshooting and a discussion on advanced technologies and the future of PACS.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 261 and current enrollment in the PACS Administration Certificate program; or permission of the instructor.
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HCI 500 Informatics for Healthcare Leaders
1 credit
This course introduces informatics, defines it, and follows the evolution and history of health informatics in the United States. This course also identifies and describes the functional components of health informatics and the relationships among these components. It also describes and provides the goals for the health informatics masters program, including establishing a competence benchmark for each student. Students will complete an entry competency examination to assess their current level of health informatics expertise. This is a first course for continued MSHI study.
Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in the MSHI program.
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HCI 505 The Business of Health Informatics
3 credits
This course presents a detailed review of the structure of provider, payer, and other health care organizations along with the workflow in these types of organizations and their information systems needs. It addresses how informatics assists these organizations, how information is used in business and clinical operations, and how information technologists interact with business and clinical stakeholders in provider, payer, and other healthcare organizations. Students will analyze the informatics function and organizational relationships in their organizations.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 500 and current enrollment in the MSHI program.
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HCI 510 Modeling Health Information
3 credits
This course presents the foundation concepts of modeling health and healthcare information, including the principal process and data modeling methodologies and notation systems. Students will explore these techniques to create components of an enterprise information architecture for reference in subsequent courses. Modeling standards and best practices are covered along with model quality assessment. The course concludes by examining the use of information models for process redesign and reengineering, and applications in computational biology and chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 500 and current enrollment in the MSHI program.
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HCI 520 Healthcare Information Systems
3 credits
This course identifies the differences between healthcare transactional and analytical systems followed by a description of the principal business and clinical systems in provider, payer, public health, and regulatory organizations. It also examines program and project management systems used in health care. The function and structure of these systems is explored along with concepts of data interoperability, system interfacing and system integration.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 500 and current enrollment in the MSHI program.
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HCI 530 Healthcare Systems Analysis and Design
3 credits
The course develops the skills needed to lead and manage IT acquisition, development, and implementation projects from requirements analysis through solution design in a health care environment. It covers building an interdisciplinary team among the principal healthcare stakeholders, and the various methods used to plan systems, define system requirements, and selecting in-house development, custom development, or acquisition of vendor solutions. It also covers managing the creation of a solution architecture and design, implementation planning, resource allocation, and quality management. (OM 573 will also be accepted as meeting this requirement)
Prerequisite(s): HCI 500 and current enrollment in the MSHI program.
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HCI 550 Health Informatics Standards and Best Practices
3 credits
This course examines the US and international standards environment, how standards organizations work, how standards are created and how these are used. Each student will select one of the major US standards organizations, and prepare and present a briefing on the organization and its standards. The role of the federal government will be reviewed. Students will participate in a debate often facing healthcare organizations on the merits of using informatics standards.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 500 and current enrollment in the MSHI program.
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HCI 600 Emerging Issues in Health Informatics
1 credit
This course provides the opportunity for guided analysis and discussion of the emerging issues in health informatics from the perspective of student accomplishments in the first year of this program. Under faculty guidance, students will form small discussion groups, identify a number of important and emerging issues for analysis and discussion. The course concludes with student presentations of these issues, salient points, and any conclusions or resolutions reached. Students will also identify and frame their thesis or professional contribution research.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the MSHI first year coursework.
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HCI 610 Legal, Ethical, and Public Policy Issues in Health
3 credits
This course will orient the student to the legal, ethical and public policy issues confronting health informaticists. Students will review key medico-legal, ethical, and regulatory issues such as the nature of the electronic health record, electronic medical record, personal health record. They will examine existing and emerging issues in data ownership, the medico-legal requirements for health information, privacy and confidentiality of protected health information, and what constitutes and authorized use of personal data. Emerging regulatory provisions, such as evolving federal requirements, will be discussed. (NSG 555 will also be accepted as meeting this requirement).
Prerequisite(s): HCI 600
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HCI 620 Enterprise Information Governance
3 credits
This course explores the process of governing information as en enterprise core asset in the healthcare organization. The course will explore the rationale behind Core Asset Management and the essential elements of enterprise information governance, such as data quality, security and master data management. The course will examine the benefits of information governance along with overcoming resistance within the organization. The course will also examine how to measure progress along the information governance implementation path. Students will create an outline for an enterprise information governance strategy and implementation approach.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 600
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HCI 640 Executive Health Informatics
3 credits
This course prepares students for the duties and responsibilities of the informaticist, information technologist, or information manager at the director and executive level of healthcare organizations. Students will acquire skills for succeeding in their corporate management functions, in the management committee, and in the boardroom. Course topics will include executive decision making, individual and group executive presentations, professional ethics, executive presence, strategic planning, succession planning, and executive etiquette. Students will make extensive use of case studies and white papers, and prepare and deliver typical executive briefings and supporting documents.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 600
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HCI 650 Health Informatics Proficiencies I
3 credits
This course is a collection of 45 on-line modules delivered on demand. Under guidance from their faculty advisor, students select modules appropriate for their interests and career plans. Each module can be completed in an hour, starting with a pre-test and concluding with a proficiency test. Upon successfully completing these 45 modules, the student and faculty advisor review progress and credit is given for the course. The module library will be available around the clock, 7 days a week and will be periodically reviewed and updated as topics evolve. Modules may not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 600
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HCI 655 Health Informatics Proficiencies II
3 credits
This course is a follow-on to HCI 650 Health Informatics Proficiencies I . This course allows the student to select a set of specific proficiencies in health informatics beyond what is provided in formal course work and independent research. Students can use this vehicle to tailor the course and the masters program to fit their career needs. It also allows the student to select 45 individual one-hour online, on-demand training modules. No training module within this course or from Proficiencies I course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 650: Health Informatics Proficiencies I
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HCI 660 Health Informatics Thesis Research
3 credits
This course is a follow-on to HCI 650 Health Informatics Proficiencies I . This course allows the student to select a set of specific proficiencies in health informatics beyond what is provided in formal course work and independent research. Students can use this vehicle to tailor the course and the masters program to fit their career needs. It also allows the student to select 45 individual one-hour online, on-demand training modules. No training module within this course or from Proficiencies I course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 600 and acceptance for HCI 665
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HCI 665 Health Informatics Thesis
3 credits
Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, students will prepare a thesis on a topic of their own choosing, documenting their thesis research performed in HCI 660 . The thesis document will be reviewed by a faculty board that may include guest scholars. The student will make a public presentation of the thesis in the HCI 690 Health Informatics Colloquium.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 600 and HCI 660
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HCI 675 Health Informatics Professional Contribution
3 credits
This course provides the framework for the student to conduct a literature review, research a topic of interest, and prepare and deliver of a professional presentation, or prepare a professional paper for publication in a professional journal. A student may elect to perform an informatics project, such as conducting a needs assessment for a clinical system, in association with a health care organization.
Prerequisite(s): HCI 600
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HCI 690 Health Informatics Colloquium
1 credit
This course concludes the masters program with a public forum for students to present their research or theses. Students will also complete a health informatics competency examination and a program exit survey.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the MSHI second year coursework and track options.
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HCM 101 Introduction to Health Systems
3 credits
The course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the health care system in the United States. It describes the basic components of the delivery system, and examines the history and evolution of the system. Trends in health care management, delivery, and financing are analyzed, including a critical analysis of the system, examining its strengths and weaknesses. The features of Medicare and Medicaid programs, including possible future funding scenarios, are thoroughly examined.
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HCM 201 Introduction to Healthcare Management
3 credits
This course studies organization theory, behavior and management applied to health-care organizations. Topics include leadership, conflict, organization structure, workgroups, coordination, work design, communication, power, politics, change, strategy, and performance effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101 Introduction to Health Systems
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HCM 205 Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion in Global Healthcare
3 credits
The course explores health systems in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and examines approaches to improving the performance of health systems by examining the frameworks, tools, skills, and strategies to understand, influence, and evaluate health systems in LMICs. Areas of study will include cultural aspects of healthcare as well as diversity and inclusion issues for national and local health systems.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101 Introduction to Health Systems
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HCM 210 Emergency Management for Healthcare Institutions
3 credits
Coping with a major destructive incident could present an overwhelming number of patients, impact the environment of care and disrupt life in surrounding communities. This course covers preparation, response, and recovery from emergencies and utilizes scenario-based tools to develop processes, policies, and the execution of a hazard vulnerability analysis.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101 Introduction to Health Systems
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HCM 215 Population Health
3 credits
This course focuses on preparing health professionals with the foundational skills needed to work in teams to effectively collaborate and coordinate care in population health management. Particular emphasis will be on identification and stratification of populations at risk, evidence-based care, care coordination, patient and community engagement, and data analytics and reporting of outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101 Introduction to Health Systems
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HCM 220 Medical Practice and Facilities Management
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the management and administration of day-to-day operations of a health professional practice. The course will examine staffing, credentialing, purchasing, facility design, human resources, and regulatory compliance.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101 Introduction to Health Systems
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HCM 371 Health Care Reimbursement and Finance
3 credits
This course provides a broad-based overview of the managerial aspects of health care finance, beginning with a brief review of accounting systems in health care institutions. A comprehensive review of health care reimbursement structures is presented for acute care facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, home health, and hospitals. Cost behavior and cost analysis concepts are examined. Budgeting and internal control, including auditing concepts and techniques, are explored. Service volume financial modeling techniques are explained.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101 , and either ACC 101 or HP 125
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HCM 401 Managed Care
3 credits
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of managed care in the United States. It describes the environment leading to the development of managed care, its intended purpose, the types of managed care organizations, strengths and weaknesses of managing care, and its impact on consumers and providers.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101
Pre-/Corequisite(s): HCM 371
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HCM 403 Health Care Strategic Management
3 credits
In this course the student will develop skills to manage health services organizations from a strategic perspective. It will examine the use of systematic assessment of both the internal and external environment of the organization. Emphasis will be placed on the development of business strategies to meet the needs of multiple markets. Recent successes and failures in the health care industry will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101
Pre-/Corequisite(s): BUS 208
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HCM 406 Current Issues and Trends in Health Care Management
3 credits
This is an issues-oriented course that examines the health care delivery system in the United States that reviews the entire continuum of care relative to current trends and recent changes in legislation, market forces, and consumer attitudes and preferences. The key issues confronting health care today will be identified, causes will be examined, and reasonable solutions will be proposed and debated.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101
Pre-/Corequisite(s): Either HCM 371 or HP 125
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HCM 450 Healthcare Entrepreneurship
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of entrepreneurship as it relates to the healthcare industry. The course covers the essential components of entrepreneurship that many healthcare organizations now use as a means of survival due to unprecedented competition.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101 Introduction to Health Systems and HCM 371 Health Care Reimbursement and Finance
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HCM 452 Health Care Law
3 credits
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of health care law in the United States. It describes the basic components of the law impacting healthcare, and the evolution of the law leading up to the current statutes, regulations and case law.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101
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HCM 469 Health Care Marketing
3 credits
Health care marketing will provide an examination of marketing principles and processes related to health care organizations. It is an introduction to the process of marketing products, services, and organizations in the health care industry to meet the needs of domestic and global customers. Product, price, distribution channels, service and marketing communication strategies are examined. It explores the provider and consumer perspectives of marketing, as well as the impact of the Internet on delivery systems. Company analysis, market segmentation, the use of market research, product pricing and distribution, advertising, and target markets are examined.
Prerequisite(s): HCM 101
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HCM 602 Global Health
3 credits
This course provides an introduction to global health care services and systems and a foundation for understanding, comparing and analyzing health care internationally. The student will study the culture, environmental, economic and political factors that influence health, including the organization of healthcare services their structure, financing and delivery. Students will analyze and appreciate the differences in health that exist between countries, current and past problems and ethical issues surrounding cost, access and quality.
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HP 125 Introduction to Patient Navigation
3 credits
Students examine patient navigation roles including the current use of patient navigation as defined by the federal government and payment sources in hospitals, community health organizations, and clinical trials. The course orients students to implications of health care reform, health disparities, and the basics of chronic disease and health promotion.
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HP 135 Health Behavior Change Application
3 credits
This online course will integrate theory and clinical knowledge designed for patient navigators to use knowledge of several behavioral and social science theories, the determinants of risk from those theories, and link them to prevention interventions in an interactive and applied manner. The course includes exercises in understanding the factors that influence behavior; an overview of the different levels of interventions; the introduction of a framework to link theory, behavioral determinants and interventions; and small group work to strengthen skills learned in the course.
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HP 200 Healthy Lifestyles
3 credits
This course is designed for any student interested in understanding contemporary issues related to wellness. At the completion of this course the student will be able to describe the concept of wellness and apply this understanding to everyday life. The content will focus on the physical, sexual, intellectual, emotional/psychological, spiritual, occupational, and recreational aspects of wellness. Wellness will be viewed across the lifespan emphasizing multicultural aspects of individuals and families. Appropriate theoretical models will be utilized to enhance understanding of the content presented. Course discussions and assignments will explore individual lifestyles highlighting behaviors of the individuals that impact on personal and community wellness.
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HP 210 HIV/AIDS
3 credits
The focus of this interdisciplinary course is the biological and social issues related to AIDS prevention, specifically HIV risk reduction and behavioral interventions. The holistic approach to health services of individuals, families and communities is emphasized throughout, including spiritual, nutritional and alternative health therapies. The social impact of AIDS upon the health care system, state, and federal government is included.
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HP 220 American Sign Language
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce the basic skills of American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance communication with the deaf community. Students will develop skills in both implementing and interpreting the ASL alphabet, basic signs, vocabulary and components of grammar.
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HP 225 Advanced Care Coordination
3 credits
Students examine patient navigation skills to assist patient/clients with goal setting and financial navigation. The course orients students to skills of goal setting, listening, tracking and timing, as well as other requisite professional communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): HP 125
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HP 235 Prevention and Chronic Disease
3 credits
Students learn the patient navigator roll in guiding patients with common chronic diseases, mental illness, and how to recognize and help a client in crisis. The application of patient navigator interviewing, recognition and guidance skills with health disparities is addressed in this course.
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HP 241 Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition
3 credits
This course will focus on a study of the major nutrients found in food including characteristics, functions and metabolism. Interrelationships of nutrients; effects of inadequate and excessive intake; principles of energy metabolism and a study of energy requirements of the individual will be included.
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HP 325 Patient Navigation Fieldwork
2 credits
This course requires fieldwork experiences under direct supervision that includes, observation, interaction with patients/clients and other health care professionals, participation in the effective movement of patients across the care continuum, self-management and enhanced patient-practitioner communication. Students are evaluated based on their performance in these areas. Weekdays only, TBA based on student’s schedule; also includes on-line didactic coursework.
Prerequisite(s): HP 225
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HP 326 Exercise Science Fieldwork
3 credits
This course requires fieldwork experiences under direct supervision that includes, observation, interaction with patients/clients and other health care professionals, participation in the effective fitness assessment and wellness programs. Students are evaluated based on their performance in these areas.This course also includes an on-line didactic component.
Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, as needed
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HP 405 Health Science Capstone
3 credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree program. Through an individualized course of study, students will explore ways to utilize their unique skill sets and develop an understanding of the knowledge base required to be successful in the health care system. Students will examine workforce opportunities available in today’s complex health care environment to assist them in clarifying their current professional goals. Through the use of critical thinking skills, students will apply ethical decision making to health care practice/service and conceptualize the role of life-long learning in their continued development.
Lecture: 3 hours (online)
Prerequisite(s): BS in Health Science majors only
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HP 480 Special Topics
3 credits
Topics vary from semester to semester and will be announced with pre-registration information.
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HP 481 Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan
3 credits
This course is an introduction to the diagnosis, services and current research for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders across the lifespan. Basic information will be introduced on how this disorder is diagnosed, what comprises the disorder, as well as the array of services that are often provided to individuals with ASD. Lifespan challenges including diagnosis, early intervention, school-based services, transition to adulthood,vocational development, independent living and impacts on aging as well as medical and behavioral concerns will be explored. Students will also gain knowledge in establishing clear resource support for these clients in the community.
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HP 482 Intervention and Behaviors for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
3 credits
The course begins with an introduction to the principles responsible for the development and maintenance of acceptable and problematic behaviors for individuals with ASD. This course will examine and apply evidence based principles/practices to facilitate functional participation among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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HP 483 Program Development for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
3 credits
This interdisciplinary course will focus on evidence-based programing designed to meet the developmental, social, medical, educational, vocational, daily living, and/ or mobility needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Effective strategies to complete a needs assessment, examine current literature, critique and modify and existing programs or create an appropriate program for a/an individuals with ASD appropriate within the professionals scope of practice will be explained and reviewed.
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HP 600 Advanced Practice Pediatric Issues and Trends
3 credits
This course is designed to explore the most recent issues and trends in the area of pediatric occupational and physical therapy. The course will focus on evidence-based practice, mentorship and leadership, and community-based practice within the current profession of the student. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments. It will be offered primarily in a distance-learning format with two weekends of on-campus experiences.
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HP 605 Pediatric Evaluation
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an advanced level understanding of the process of pediatric evaluation in occupational therapy. The course will focus on the full process of occupational therapy evaluation including referral sources, identifying appropriate evaluation tools, clinical observations, standardized assessment, report writing, evaluation accommodations, educating other professionals, and the reporting of assessment results.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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HP 610 Special Topics: Vision Rehabilitation
3 credits
This course is designed to provide the OT or PT with an understanding of the basic principles of the visual system and its influences upon daily activities for the pediatric patient. The course will discuss pediatric vision problems and appropriate therapies. After completing this course students will be able to describe key components of the visual system and how they work, understand binocular vision, how it develops and its effects on ADL, understand and treat children with binocular vision disorders and gain useful strategies for dealing with children who have learning related vision problems. This course is intended for OTs and PTs who will be or who are working with the pediatric population both in an inpatient/outpatient and/or school environment.
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HP 615 Treatment and Evaluation of Pediatric Feeding Issues
3 credits
This course provides an extensive overview of evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. The course will focus on oral motor dysfunction, tube-feeding, sensory issues, respiratory issues, medical and nutritional issues, positioning and handling, and behavioral management related to feeding/eating. Conditions which affect feeding/eating are explored along with medical and therapeutic assessments. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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HP 625 Sensory Integration Treatment and Evaluation
3 credits
This course is designed to provide an extensive overview of sensory integration theory, neurology, evaluation and treatment related to clinical practice for occupational and physical therapists. Sensory integration theory is explored in relationship to function and occupation. The most relevant evaluations and treatment interventions are presented as well as a critical review of effectiveness research in sensory integration. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments. This course is offered in a 4-day intensive course format.
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HP 630 Child Development in an International Setting
3 credits
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to expand clinical knowledge in the areas of early childhood development, psycho-emotional development, and program development, including community needs assessments. The course content and learning will occur in a service-learning format, in which students will travel with faculty outside the United States for the primary portion of the course. The most relevant issues in promoting development for institutionalized and post institutionalized children as well as family training for foster care providers are presented with reflection upon existing evidence within the fields of occupational therapy and other fields. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork.
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HP 635 School Based Pediatric OT & PT
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with intermediate level knowledge related to the provision of best practice occupational therapy services within the educational environment. Practices particularly relevant to the school setting in terms of assessment, individualized educational planning, intervention, re-assessment and discharge will be discussed. Additional course topics will include legislation, service provision models, evidence-based practice in the schools, consultation, effective teaming, and advocacy.
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