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Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graduate Course Descriptions
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Please note that not all courses are offered at each Lenoir-Rhyne location. Please check the specific program curriculum for course offerings and locations. Any eligible student may enroll in courses at any Lenoir-Rhyne campus location.
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Nursing-FNP/DNP |
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DNP 625 - Leadership and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Provides an in-depth analysis of social, economic, and political leadership structures necessary for the design of strategies in nursing and health care environments. Emphasis is on the role of the DNP within interdisciplinary collaboration.
3 Credits.
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DNP 635 - Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues in DNP
Analysis and application of ethical and bioethical theories and principles related to the DNP role are explored. Moral obligations and legal boundaries in the resolution of dilemmas involving nurse scientists will be examined. This course examines the establishment of public policy related to health and well-being, organization and financing of health care in the United States and strategies to impact national and world health.
3 Credits.
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DNP 645 - Translational Research for DNP
Pre-requisite: DNP 605
This course focuses on the methodological basis for translational research for the DNP role. Critical evaluation, synthesis, transference and application of evidence based findings are related to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of nursing care in diverse practice settings. Students will critically appraise the nature of the evidence for potential inclusion in the capstone project.
3 Credits.
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DNP 655 - Evaluation Methods for DNP
Pre-requisite: DNP 645
The content of this course is focused on methods of inquiry for the systematic appraisal of nursing practice/ health care programs. Utilization of outcomes for decision-making, implementation, accountability, and improvement in nursing and health care is included.
3 Credits.
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DNP 665 - Nursing Informatics for DNP
This course provides knowledge and skills related to information systems/technology to prepare the doctoral practice nurse to manage individual and aggregate information, and assess the efficacy of patient care technology. Computer programs and software relevant to nursing executive leadership, education, research, and practice will be explored.
3 Credits.
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DNP 670 - Dnp Scholarly Project I
In consultation with the DNP faculty advisor, students will select an area of clinical practice and will implement their capstone project through an 80 hour clinical practicum.
2 Credits.
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DNP 671 - Supplemental Practice I
These courses may be started at any time beginning Spring semester of the first year for additional required hours and students may take one or all of the courses for additional required hours prior to and/or concurrent with DNP Project 1
3 Credits.
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DNP 675 - Healthcare Finance for Providers
This course provides knowledge specific to finances that healthcare providers need in order to maintain practice. Legal requirements related to managing healthcare for different populations will be explored.
3 Credits.
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DNP 680 - Dnp Scholarly Project II
This course focuses on the organization and refinement of all aspects of the DNP scholarly project design, implementation, and evaluation. This clinical practicum is 160 hours.
3 Credits.
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DNP 681 - Supplemental Practice II
These courses may be started at any time beginning Spring semester of the first year for additional required hours and students may take one or all of the courses for additional required hours prior to and/or concurrent with DNP Project 1
3 Credits.
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DNP 690 - Dnp Scholarly Project III
Pre-requisite: DNP 670 & DNP 680
This course focuses on continuous application of advanced knowledge and skills attained during the DNP coursework and clinical practicum. The clinical practicum of 100 clinical hours will enable the doctoral student to refine and critically appraise the capstone project and prepare for dissemination of findings.
2 Credits.
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DNP 691 - Supplemental Practice III
These courses may be started at any time beginning Spring semester of the first year for additional required hours and students may take one or all of the courses for additional required hours prior to and/or concurrent with DNP Project 1
3 Credits.
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Occupational Therapy |
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OCC 502 - Research & Evidence Based Practice
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Lecture course covering scholarship, quality of research evidence, and understanding of types of research and research methodologies. Students locate, analyze and critique research articles and synthesize information for a final presentation showing current evidence on a clinical issue. Students learn systems to integrate evidence into clinical practice. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 503 - Principles of Occupational Therapy
Pre-requisite: Admission to the OT graduate program.
This course introduces the history, philosophy and core assumptions of occupational therapy. Students critically analyze areas of occupation including performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), and environments, and cultural aspects that influence individuals’ participation in everyday life. Students analyze the impact of disability on occupational performance, participation and well-being. Course introduces students to the scope of Occupational Therapy practice. The grade of B- or better is required for progression to the occupational therapy graduate program.
4 Credits.
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OCC 504 - Physical Rehabilitation
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Co-requisite: OCC 504L , OCC 504FW .
Introductory clinical course. Occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in adult physical rehabilitation settings requiring application and synthesis addressing occupations, occupational performance areas, and the selection of appropriate practices as related to the context and environment. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 504FW - Physical Rehabilitation
Co-requisite: OCC 504 , OCC 504L .
Level I FW experience to accompany OCC 504 .
1 Credits.
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OCC 504L - Physical Rehabilitation Lab
Co-requisite: OCC 504 , OCC 504FW .
Lab course to accompany OCC 504 .
1 Credits.
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OCC 505 - Health Systems
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Introduces students to the historical, legal, political, economic, cultural, and organizational contexts of health care and therapy services in the United States. Examines legislation that has shaped health care and disability policy, accreditation of healthcare organizations, and advocacy. In-depth review of the public and private payment systems that support access to quality healthcare and therapy services.
2 Credits.
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OCC 512 - Therapeutic Processes for Orthopedic Functioning
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Course covers current orthopedic rehabilitation practices including the physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of a wide range of contemporary therapeutic strategies, including physical agent modalities, to improve occupational performance. (Fall, Spring)
2 Credits.
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OCC 514 - Mental Health
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Co-requisite: OCC 514L , OCC 514FW .
Introductory clinical course. Occupational therapy evaluation and interventions in mental health settings. Students learn about psychosocial factors influencing occupational performance synthesizing and applying knowledge through the selection of best practices in contexts across the lifespan. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 514FW - Mental Health Level I FW
Co-requisite: OCC 514 , OCC 514L .
Experience to accompany OCC 514
1 Credits.
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OCC 524 - Pediatrics
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Co-requisite: OCC 524L , OCC 524FW .
Introductory clinical course. Occupational therapy evaluation and intervention with infants, children, and adolescents in major settings requiring application and synthesis addressing occupations, occupational performance areas, and the selection of appropriate intervention practices as related to the context and environment. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 524FW - Pediatrics Level I FW
Co-requisite: OCC 524 , OCC 524L .
Experience to accompany OCC 524 .
1 Credits.
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OCC 534 - Gerontology
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Co-requisite: OCC 534L , OCC 534FW .
Introductory clinical course. Occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in geriatric settings requiring application and synthesis addressing occupations, occupational performance areas, and the selection of appropriate practices as related to the context and environment. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 534FW - Gerontology Level I FW
Co-requisite: OCC 534 , OCC 534L .
Experience to accompany OCC 534 .
1 Credits.
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OCC 571 - Level IIA Fieldwork
Pre-requisite: Satisfactory completion of all first year courses.
First full-time clinical education experience for twelve weeks. Students evaluate and treat patients under the direction of a registered/licensed occupational therapist. Successful completion of this course is required to progress to second year courses. (Summer)
3 Credits.
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OCC 574 - Musculo-skeletal Anatomy and Movement Analysis
Pre-requisite: BIO 281 and BIO 282 and admission to the OT graduate program or permission of the instructor.
A detailed examination of the anatomical parts and their relationships in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the musculoskeletal-neural associations as they relate to movement, normal function, and clinical presentations. Lab component prepares students for recognizing palpable landmarks and making range of motion and strength assessments as necessary for client evaluations. The grade of B- or better is required for progression to the occupational therapy graduate program. (Summer)
3 Credits.
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OCC 574L - Musculo-skeletal Anatomy and Movement Analysis
Concurrent registration with OCC 574 .
1 Credits.
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OCC 584 - Applied Neuroscience for Rehabilitation
Pre-requisite: BIO 281 and BIO 282 and admission to the OT graduate program or permission of the instructor.
The structure and function of the central and peripheral parts of the human nervous system are reviewed in order to prepare the student for clinical practice. The lab includes activities that introduce commonly performed neurological tests and exemplify neurological processes that are likely encountered in clinical practice. The grade of B- or better is required for progression to the occupational therapy graduate program. (Summer)
3 Credits.
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OCC 584L - Applied Neuroscience for Rehabilitation Lab
Concurrent registration with OCC 584 .
1 Credits.
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OCC 602 - Grand Rounds I
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
First of two courses where students synthesize and apply research theories, evaluation and treatment to present specific cases. Cases are selected to represent the spectrum of occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on oral and written presentation skills, understanding of material, and clinical reasoning. (Fall)
2 Credits.
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OCC 603 - Treatment and Assessment I
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
First of two treatment and assessment courses where students systematically evaluate and treat clients. Emphasis is placed on locating relevant literature, selecting suitable assessment tools, designing and implementing treatment, and documenting treatment effectiveness. (Fall)
3 Credits.
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OCC 612 - Grand Rounds II
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Second of two courses where students synthesize and apply research theories, evaluation and treatment to present specific cases. Cases are selected to represent the spectrum of occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on oral and written presentation skills, understanding of material, and clinical reasoning. (Spring)
2 Credits.
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OCC 613 - Treatment and Assessment II
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Second of two treatment and assessment courses where students systematically evaluate and treat clients. Emphasis is placed on analyzing treatment effectiveness and change in client performance and writing and presenting an oral or written report for information dissemination. (Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 623 - Assistive Technology
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Course designed to introduce students to high and low technology for the enhancement of participation and well-being. Principles of Assistive Technology combined with experiential learning to illustrate the continuing evaluation process regarding the effectiveness and utilization of Assistive Technology. (Fall, Spring)
2 Credits.
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OCC 633 - Administration and Program Development
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Course focusing on the basic administrative and management aspects of occupational therapy service delivery, including but not limited to program planning; developing a budget; marketing strategies; supervision of personnel; team building; case management; obtaining and maintaining third-party reimbursement; human resources; legal and ethical issues; and requirements of healthcare institutional accreditation. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 651 - Therapeutic Processes for Cognitive and Neurological Functioning
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
This course offers further information regarding control of movement, forms of learning, sensory-perceptual processing, and cognitive processing for engagement in meaningful occupation. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 670 - Independent Study
Student designed course for in-depth study in an area of interest. Course may be taken for credit multiple times as topics may vary. Elective. (Fall, Spring)
4-Jan Credits.
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OCC 672 - Level IIB Fieldwork
Pre-requisite: Satisfactory completion of all first and second year courses.
Second (of two) fulltime clinical education experience for twelve weeks. Students evaluate and treat patients under the direction of a registered/licensed occupational therapist. (Summer)
3 Credits.
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OCC 681 - Occupational Therapy Special Topics
Pre-requisite: Satisfactory completion of all first year courses and faculty approval or recommendation.
Course addresses current topics in professional practice. Contents of OCC 681 will vary based on current best practices. Elective. (Fall, Spring)
1 Credits.
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OCC 691 - Professional Reasoning
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
Course reviews material covered across the curriculum that needs to be synthesized to address current practice issues, but specifically uses a format that reflects the profession’s registration exam. (Fall, Spring)
2 Credits.
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OCC 692 - Leadership
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
This course focuses on leadership theory and skills necessary to provide quality occupational therapy services, as well as professional issues surrounding the transition from student to practitioner. Students explore and analyze leadership and professional issues related to the practice context and promotion of the profession. (Fall, Spring)
2 Credits.
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OCC 693 - School Systems Practice
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of previous OCC courses.
This course focuses on the essentials of occupations students want and need to perform in educational settings from Preschool through Postsecondary education. (Fall, Spring)
3 Credits.
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OCC 699 - Thesis
Pre-requisite: Faculty approval or recommendation.
This course is designed for the completion of a master’s level thesis. Course may be taken for credit multiple times. Elective. (Fall, Spring)
1 Credits.
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Physician Assistant Studies |
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PAS 499 - Practicum
This is a practical experience course offered in the fall semester after the student has completed the three years in the undergraduate Medical Studies program, track one, and before s/he begins graduate courses in the Physician Assistant Studies program. This course is available only to students who have successfully completed all requirements for the University “3 2” program for entry into the Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program in their fourth year. Students are to work a minimum of 20 hours per week utilizing the skills learned in their required certification program/course of study. All students must be able to demonstrate exposure to a practicing Physician Assistant through their employment or obtain 50 hours of shadowing. Students must complete a minimum of 200 hours of volunteer work or additional paid work involving agencies that provide health related services such as health fairs, health screening activities, free clinics, homeless programs, prevention and health education. Students must complete all assigned readings and view all assigned videos. Students must also complete a written mid-term and final examination, as well as an observed structured clinical evaluation (OSCE). Course fees are attached. Pass/Fail only.
0 Credits.
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PAS 501 - Professional Practice-I Professional Issues, Health Policy and the Pa Role in Modern Health Care
This course provides a basis for the future physician assistant to use as grounding and ongoing reference for professional issues and medical practice including professional responsibility, the impact of socioeconomic issues affecting health care, health care delivery systems and health policy; cultural issues related to health care and their impact on health care policy. This course will also present the history, development and current status of the Physician Assistant profession within the context of the system of health care in the USA and other global countries. The student will explore the role of the PA in the current health care delivery system as well as develop an understanding of the “health care team”. The student will acquire a base of knowledge about the organizations that make up the PA profession, the process of certification and educational accreditation. An emphasis will be placed on the various local, national and global roles of PAs both past and present.
2 Credits.
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PAS 502 - Gross Anatomy
This course will be presented in a combined lecture/lab format and provides a comprehensive study of human gross anatomy. A regional approach is used to study the structures and organ systems of the extremities and trunk. The clinical significance of topographical and radiological anatomical features is emphasized. Lectures are complemented by laboratory study of anatomic models, prosections, dissection, surface anatomy, and critical thinking issues. Laboratory sessions will utilize 3D dissection software to reinforce topics presented in lecture. Typically students will review structures that are presented on the same day. Some gross dissection will occur in the laboratory. Student evaluation will be in the form of written exams and identification of anatomical structures on prosections, models and cadavers.
4 Credits.
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PAS 503 - Medical Science-I
The first of three courses designed to provide a comprehensive study of human physiology, the associated pathophysiology and genetics. This course will be an introduction to each area providing an overview and foundational knowledge of the essentials of physiology, pathophysiology and genetics.
3 Credits.
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PAS 504 - History and Physical Examination
This course is presented in a combined lecture/lab format and is designed to provide physician assistant students with the fundamental grounding and cognitive knowledge to prepare them for their professional clinical role. The ability to conduct a proper medical interview and physical examination are skills central to the development of clinical competency in physician assistants. This course will provide students with instruction directed toward the development of appropriate interviewing and patient communication skills and the physical examination skills necessary to conduct age-appropriate and thorough comprehensive history and physical examinations on culturally diverse populations. Students will receive instruction on how to accurately record and organize pertinent medical information. Over the course of the semester, students will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate these skills.
4 Credits.
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PAS 505 - Clinical Laboratory Medicine
This course provides students with the essentials of clinical microbiology, genetics and clinical laboratory diagnostic tests. This course introduces the students to clinical laboratory diagnostic tests. The basic theory, selection, and interpretation of procedures most commonly used in a primary care setting are studied. Students study techniques used to obtain, preserve, and handle laboratory specimens as well as use clinical laboratory results to screen, diagnose, evaluate, and monitor patients.
3 Credits.
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PAS 506 - Pharmacology-II
This is the first in a two semester course sequence designed to provide a solid foundation in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the physiology (including the genetic and molecular mechanisms) associated with drug action and interaction. Specific drug classes will be discussed, with attention given to the most commonly prescribed drugs in each class and their uses, side effects, similarities, and differences. Pharmacotherapeutic agents specific to the treatment of disorders of the autonomic system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, neurologic system, musculoskeletal system and orthopedics, autoimmune disorders, infectious disease, allergies, pain management, abuse and addiction and the related antimicrobial agents will be addressed in this course. The approach to using these agents in the pediatric and geriatric populations will also be considered.
3 Credits.
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PAS 507 - Medical Science-II Physiology, Pathophysiology and Genetics
This course is the second of three designed to provide a comprehensive study of human physiology and the associated pathophysiology. The material is divided into sections and each section covers the function by organ system (neurology, cardiology, and pulmonology, musculoskeletal, autoimmune and infectious disease). The course also provides an understanding of the essential nature of a broad representation of human diseases, with a focus on the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by each disease covered, as well as the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these diseases.
3 Credits.
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PAS 508 - Clinical Medicine-I
This is the first course in a sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. They will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills for a diverse patient population. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, patient education and continuity of care across the lifespan of patients will be considered. An overview of pediatrics, geriatrics, alcohol and substance abuse, elder and child abuse, sexual orientation and eating disorders will be presented. Other professional issues are considered; including competency in managing various conditions and disease processes in neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, musculoskeletal/orthopedics, autoimmune and infectious disease.
3 Credits.
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PAS 509 - Clinical Medicine-I Lab
This lab is in conjunction with the first course in a sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. Building on the skills acquired in the History and Physical Examination course, students will learn to perform a focused history and physical exam, develop a differential diagnosis, perform the appropriate diagnostic work-up and develop a treatment plan. The lab will make use of high-fidelity simulation, task trainers, videos and case presentations/clinical scenarios. Students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. They will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills for diverse patient populations. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, patient education and continuity of care across the lifespan of patient will be considered. An overview of pediatrics, geriatrics, alcohol and substance abuse, elder and child abuse, sexual orientation and eating disorders will be presented. Other professional issues are considered; including competency in managing various conditions and disease processes in neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, musculoskeletal/orthopedics, autoimmune and infectious disease.
2 Credits.
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PAS 510 - Professional Practice-II Healthcare Law and Ethics
The course is designed to prepare the student for licensure, credentialing, professional liability, professional behavior, ethical behavior and decision making in medical practice, prescriptive authority, quality assurance, risk management in medical practice, legal issues and medical ethics in health care issues involving law, policy and politics in health care. Also to be considered are issues involving intellectual honesty, plagiarism, and what is entailed in appropriate academic and professional conduct as a student and as a practicing professional.
2 Credits.
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PAS 511 - Pharmacology-II
This is the second of a two course sequence designed to provide a solid foundation in Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacodynamics, and the physiology associated with drug action and interaction. Specific drug classes will be discussed, with attention given to individual drugs and their uses, side effects, similarities, and differences. Specific Pharmacotherapeutics agents and/or disorders covered in this course include dermatology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, endocrine, pain management, gastrointestinal, hematopoietic disorders, psychiatric medications, hyperlipidemia, genitourinary/renal drugs, reproductive health and the related antimicrobial agents. The common medications, dosing, interactions and side-effects in the geriatric and pediatric populations will also be considered as well as allergies, abuse and addiction.
3 Credits.
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PAS 512 - Clinical Pediatrics
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of pediatric medicine, covering the age span from neonate through adolescence. Topics covered include normal growth and development, preventive care and anticipatory guidance, common pediatric illnesses and disorders and their diagnosis and management. Less common, but important disorders that are peculiar to the pediatric population are also included.
1 Credits.
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PAS 513 - Clinical Geriatrics
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the medical problems of the elderly including the biological and psychological changes commonly associated with aging. The overall goal of this geriatric course is to provide all students with a foundation for competent, compassionate care of the older adult. This foundation includes attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed by those giving care to older people. In addition, this course focuses on developing an understanding of age-related disease, an increased incidence of undesirable drug interactions, multi-system organ failure, and limitations in mobility, communication, and other impairments. End of life issues and palliative care will be addressed.
1 Credits.
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PAS 514 - Clinical Medicine-ii
This is the second course in a sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. An overview of clinical laboratory medicine will be presented that explains the most common diagnostic lab tests, indications and interpretation. The essentials of diagnostic imaging and their indications will be presented as well as an overview of diet and nutrition related to the treatment plan. Specific specialty areas and organ systems covered include Dermatology, Endocrine, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Gastrointestinal Disorders in adult populations. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills for a diverse patient population. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, continuity of care across the lifespan of patients will be considered. Other professional issues are addressed, including competency with various medical instruments and procedures.
3 Credits.
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PAS 515 - Clinical Medicine Lab-ii
This lab is in conjunction with the second course in a sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. Building on the skills acquired in the History and Physical Examination course and the first Clinical Medicine course, students will learn to perform a focused history and physical exam, develop a differential diagnosis, perform the appropriate diagnostic work-up and develop a treatment plan. The lab will make use of high-fidelity simulation, task trainers, videos and case presentations/clinical scenarios. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. Specific specialty areas and organ systems covered include Dermatology, Endocrine, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Gastrointestinal Disorders in adult populations. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education specific topics are also presented. Other professional issues are considered, including competency with various medical instruments and procedures.
2 Credits.
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PAS 516 - Medical Science-III Physiology, Pathophysiology and Genetics
This course is the third of three designed to provide a comprehensive study of human physiology, pathophysiology and genetics. The material is divided into sections and each section covers the function by organ systems. The basic physiology and pathophysiology for the following organ systems will be covered during the spring semester: Dermatology, Endocrine, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Gastrointestinal disorders. The course also provides an understanding of the essential nature of a broad representation of human diseases, with a focus on the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs caused by each disease, as well as the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these diseases.
3 Credits.
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PAS 517 - Behavioral Medicine
This course provides students with an overview of behavioral medicine, broadly defined as an interdisciplinary field that aims to integrate biological, cultural, and psychosocial perspectives on human behavior. The integration of mental disorders and behavioral problems into primary care medicine will be addressed. Topics covered will include normal psychological development in pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, detection and treatment of substance abuse, human sexuality, end of life issues, response to illness, injury, and stress, and principles of violence identification and prevention.
1 Credits.
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PAS 518 - Women’s Health/Ob-gyn
This course provides an introduction to women’s health issues, including the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common acute and chronic medical problems commonly encountered in reproductive health care and gynecology.
1 Credits.
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PAS 519 - Research Design and Methodology
This course provides a foundation in medical research and design for health care providers. The students will review how to search, interpret, and evaluate the medical literature, then focus on a step-by-step approach to the development and implementation of medical research. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of research as they apply to the practical, educational, and societal aspects of the Physician Assistant profession.
3 Credits.
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PAS 520 - Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Case Management
This course involves clinical case discussions in small learning groups designed to facilitate the integration of medical knowledge and clinical skill in order for students to develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning and patient management skills. The course is designed to prepare students for evidence-based practice, emphasizing the processes of critical inquiry and analysis in a multidisciplinary forum and best practices in clinical measurements, interpretation of diagnostic reliability, validity, prediction and measures of clinically meaningful change. This course will prepare students to search, interpret, and evaluate the medical literature in order to maintain a critical, current, and operational knowledge of new medical findings and provide a basis for future evidence-based clinical work. The cases will focus on neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, musculoskeletal/orthopedics, autoimmune, infectious disease, dermatology, endocrine, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, gastrointestinal disorders, renal/genitourinary, immunology, oncology and hematology.
2 Credits.
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PAS 521 - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
This course provides students with an overview of the basic concepts of epidemiology, public health, diet and nutrition and preventative medicine. Epidemiological concepts include distribution, prevalence, causation, mode of transmission, dissemination, control, and preventive countermeasures of infectious and non-communicable diseases, as well as environmental, occupational, behavioral, and chronic conditions. PA students will be introduced to research methodologies related to the study of disease and will investigate epidemiological trends across a variety of cultures, nationally and globally. Attention will be paid to professional responsibility, confidentiality, informed patient consent, and issues of patient welfare.
2 Credits.
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PAS 522 - Emergency Medicine
This course focuses on the specialty of emergency medicine including an understanding of pre-hospital care/emergency medicine system (EMS), and the interplay between 911 responders, the hospital emergency department, inpatient hospital services, and community medical providers in the primary care setting, as well as appropriate interaction with other medical providers in a variety of disciplines, including administrative. Emphasis is placed on the special skills and attitudes necessary and required to perform well in the emergency medical setting. As part of this course, students take the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course as well as the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course.
3 Credits.
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PAS 523 - Essentials of Radiography
This case-based course provides students with a systematic method of interpreting common imaging studies seen in the primary care and emergency setting. Students will learn to appropriately select and correctly interpret imaging modalities including radiography, computerized tomography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine imaging.
2 Credits.
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PAS 524 - Fundamentals of Surgery
This course is designed to provide the students with an introduction and an overview to the discipline of surgery. The management of acute surgical problems, critical illness, perioperative management of the surgical patient, nutrition, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance and elective surgical procedures will be discussed, as well as the pre- and post- operative care of surgical patients. Laboratory sessions will teach technical skills such as sterile technique, basic suturing techniques, pre-op scrubbing, pre-op draping, post-op dressing, surgical infections, wounds and wound healing, surgical bleeding, blood replacement, shock, universal precautions, and minor surgical procedures.
3 Credits.
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PAS 525 - Clinical Medicine-III
This is the third course in a sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. Specific specialty areas and organ systems covered include Renal/Genitourinary, immunology, oncology, and Hematology disorders in adult populations. They will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills in adult, pediatric and geriatric populations. Students will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills for a diverse patient population. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, continuity of care across the lifespan of patients will be considered. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education specific topics are also presented. Other professional issues are considered, including competency with various medical instruments and procedures.
3 Credits.
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PAS 526 - Clinical Medicine Lab-III
This is the third course in a sequence of three courses designed to teach the essentials of medicine. PA students learn an organ-system and problem-oriented approach to understanding the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic studies, and diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases encountered in general practice. Specific specialty areas and organ systems covered include Renal/Genitourinary, Immunology, and Oncology and Hematology disorders in adult, pediatric and geriatric populations. They will continue to develop and refine culturally appropriate patient communication, medical history taking, and physical exam skills. For each disease or problem, related health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education specific topics are also presented. Other professional issues are considered.
2 Credits.
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PAS 527 - Introduction to the Clinical Experience
This course is designed to further prepare students for the clinical phase of their training. Practical information and approaches to reimbursement, documentation, coding, billing, quality assurance and risk management in medical practice, legal issues in health care, patient safety, OHSA, HIPPA, Infection Control, Medical Errors, Documentation, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Diagnostic codes will be presented.
1 Credits.
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PAS 528 - Capstone
Review and discussion of research topics, project selection, written and verbal presentation of proposal abstract. Topic approval by the Course Director and principal faculty is needed for proposal.
1 Credits.
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PAS 529 - Didactic Summative Evaluation
This course provides a comprehensive review of the entire didactic phase and will involve a written exam and OSCE/OSLER evaluation. This course provides a summative evaluation of the didactic year. It will focus on evaluating history taking and physical examination performance skills, as well as communication and clinical reasoning ability, the ability to summarize and document clinical encounter findings, and demonstration of psychomotor clinical and cognitive critical thinking skills. The summative evaluation will include a variety of assessment tools including multiple choice question examinations, the PACKRAT examination, comprehensive oral case presentations, standardized patient encounters, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and clinical procedure performance skill laboratories. Students will be individually evaluated by core and adjunct faculty members.
2 Credits.
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PAS 530 - Family Medicine
This applied integration core rotation provides an exposure to the principles and practices of community-oriented family care with an emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance in adults as well as the opportunity to further techniques in history taking, physical examination, and health behavior counseling. The rotation will provide the PA students with the opportunity to learn how medicine is practiced in the office setting with a culturally diverse patient population of all ages. The students will be exposed to illnesses and problems common to this area of medical practice and learn the indications, limitations, and methodology of primary care procedures and therapeutic strategies utilized in this setting. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical illnesses and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to family medicine and geriatric populations. This rotation will offer clinical experience in ambulatory practice and/or inpatient and long term care facilities focusing on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to providing medical care for the life span of patients.
5 Credits.
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PAS 531 - Internal Medicine
During this rotation the student will learn to apply basic medical knowledge to the evaluation of problems encountered on a general medicine service. The formulation of an understanding of the various medical disorders in specific patients is accomplished during the accurate collection of data, the identification of problems, and the development of a plan for each problem. This rotation will allow the student to demonstrate knowledge and core competencies of medical training pertaining to the pathophysiology, risks, indications, limitations, methodology, procedures and therapeutic strategies used in the practice of internal medicine. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical illnesses and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to internal medicine. This rotation will offer clinical experience in inpatient and/or outpatient facilities providing medical care for adult and geriatric patients. Testing and evaluation for this rotation will be based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities related to internal medicine.
5 Credits.
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PAS 532 - Pediatrics
During this rotation the student learns to apply basic medical knowledge and skills to the evaluation of problems encountered on a general pediatric service. The emphasis in this setting is on the provision of primary, secondary and tertiary care to a child from birth through adolescence. The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge of the indications, limitations, and methodology of pediatric procedure and therapeutic strategies. An emphasis is placed on developing a comprehensive database and a systematic evidence-based approach to common pediatric problems and those of adolescence. The student is expected to recognize signs and symptoms of a variety of pediatric disorders. In addition, the student will demonstrate the appropriate evaluation of normal child development, well-child care, current immunization updates and ongoing patient education and health promotion.
5 Credits.
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PAS 533 - General Surgery
This rotation provides an orientation to patients of various ages with surgically manageable disease. The emphasis of the learning experiences is on the preoperative evaluation and preparation of patients for surgery; assistance during the intra-operative period to develop an understanding of team member roles and operative procedures; and the care of surgical wounds and post-operative complications. This rotation will provide the PA student with the opportunity to learn surgical principles, surgical pathology, and relevant laboratory studies as seen in surgical settings, as well as, indications, limitations, and methodology of surgical procedures and therapeutic strategies used in surgery today. During this rotation the student will recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of surgical conditions and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to surgery. This rotation will teach the student to respect and appreciate the contributions of other health care professionals in the overall delivery of health care and the importance of a team approach. This rotation will provide the student with access to patients in the inpatient setting, and may also include evaluating patients in the outpatient setting.
5 Credits.
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PAS 534 - Women’s Health/OB-Gyn
The Women’s Health/Obstetrics and Gynecology rotation exposes students to the spectrum of problems and issues associated with women’s health care, primarily in an ambulatory setting. The learning experiences emphasize family planning, birth control, sexually transmitted disease recognition and treatment, cancer detection, prenatal care, the evaluation of common gynecologic problems, and offer exposures to delivery and the surgical management of gynecological disorders. Students will make use of the evidence-based approach to the delivery of medical care, tailoring it to the indications, limitations, and methodology as related to gynecology, and procedures and therapeutic strategies utilized in women’s healthcare settings. During this rotation the student is expected to recognize the signs and symptoms of a variety of medical conditions and become familiar with treatment plans appropriate to women’s health, including gynecology and reproductive care. This rotation will offer clinical experience in inpatient and/or outpatient facilities providing medical care for this patient population.
5 Credits.
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PAS 535 - Emergency Medicine
This rotation provides an in-depth exposure to the illnesses and injuries sustained by children and adults that necessitate emergency care. The educational experience emphasizes the further development of the clinical skills necessary to perform focused medical interviews and physical examinations. This rotation will also provide the PA student with exposure to, and experience with, clinical procedures unique to the emergency environment and the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages in an acute setting. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in recognizing signs and symptoms of common emergencies, taking appropriate action to sustain life, collecting relevant data, and providing accurate assessment and management of a variety of acute and life threatening medical, surgical and psychiatric illnesses and injuries. The PA student will learn the indications, limitations, and the evidence-based methodology of emergency medicine procedures and therapeutic strategies. Students will demonstrate knowledge and competencies appropriate to clinical problems encountered and the clinical procedures common to emergency medicine.
5 Credits.
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PAS 536 - Behavioral Medicine/Psychiatry
This rotation is designed to provide an understanding of the behavioral components of health, disease and disability. Exposure to patients with a variety of emotional illnesses and disabilities is used to develop informed history taking and mental status examination skills abilities to recognize and categorize psychiatric disturbances and techniques of early intervention and psychiatric referral. The rotation will provide the student with an understanding of the variety of emotional and psychiatric states along with basic Psychopathology and Pharmacotherapeutics. In this rotation, the students will augment and strengthen their deductive reasoning and clinical decision making skills by developing a systematic, evidence-based approach to common behavioral medicine problems. This clinical learning rotation will enable the student to develop skills to make a mental health assessment. Emphasis will be placed on developing clinical and communication skills, further strengthening students’ ability to gain insight into the psychosocial aspects of comprehensive patient care.
5 Credits.
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PAS 537 - Elective Rotations
Students are also able to enroll in six-week elective rotations, designed to provide the physician assistant student with an opportunity in any of the following disciplines: Orthopedics, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology, Radiology, ENT, Urology, Gerontology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, Oncology and other approved specialties or area of interest.
5 Credits.
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PAS 538 - Clinical Summative Evaluation
This course is intended to assure that students have met defined program objectives for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes suitable for clinical practice. It will include a multi-system approach to assess physical examination and history taking skills, communication skills and the ability to summarize and document findings, make a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. This course will include standardized patient encounters with problem based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), a comprehensive oral case presentation to a faculty member, completion of a comprehensive multi-choice examination, evaluation of the performance of specific clinical procedures on task trainers, evaluation of performance in a clinical scenario simulation and completion of the PACKRAT examination. Students will be individually evaluated and advised throughout this course by faculty members.
2 Credits.
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MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course introduces the concepts, structures, and activities in public health practices. Investigates the issues, function and context of public health and health systems while exploring social inequities and challenges to achieving health equity. Summer/Fall
3 Credits.
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MPH 516 - Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
Pre/Co-requisite: MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course emphasizes the application of statistical concepts (descriptive and inferential statistics), probability, estimation, and testing research questions through appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods. Fall
3 Credits.
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MPH 521 - Epidemiology
Pre/Co-requisite: MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course is designed to examine the factors which influence the emergence and distribution of diseases and health problems in populations. Illustrates and practice using epidemiology to better understand, characterize, and promote health at a population level. Spring
3 Credits.
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MPH 523 - Public Health Leadership and Management
Pre/Co-requisite: MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course applies the principles of public health leadership and stewardship to manage various organizations and community health program initiatives. Leadership strategy, public health regulatory requirements and public program management skills necessary to function in public health systems are explained. Spring
3 Credits.
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MPH 525 - Public Health Policy
Pre/Co-requisite: MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course provides a framework for developing, analyzing and evaluating a range of health policies as well as providing an opportunity to advocate for policies to reduce health inequities. Spring
3 Credits.
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MPH 528 - Community Engagement
Pre/Co-requisite: MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course explores the processes and functioning of communities and provides foundational knowledge and skills for effective and principled engagement through the establishment of collaborative efforts. Using an interdisciplinary perspective is necessary to provide the tips and tools necessary for establishing effective community engagement. Spring
3 Credits.
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MPH 535 - Program Planning and Implementation
Pre/Co-requisite: MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course provides an overview of the breadth of programs and diversity of settings in which the field of public health operates along with the development of necessary assessment and program design skills for planning public health programs. Additionally, this course provides an overview of models and approaches appropriate for implementing health programs. The operations of utilizing culturally appropriate implementation strategies are covered. Fall
3 Credits.
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MPH 540 - Program Evaluation and Measurement
Pre-requisite: MPH 535 - Program Planning and Implementation
This course discusses the principles and procedures necessary to appropriately evaluate public health programs through quantitative and qualitative methods during the different types of evaluations: formative, process, impact, outcome and cost-benefit. Spring
3 Credits.
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MPH 555 - Health Communication
Pre/Co-requisite: MPH 510 - Foundations of Public Health
This course introduces students to the systematic processes involved with the formulation and dissemination of health information and how that information affects individuals, community groups, institutions and public policy. Identification of appropriate contexts, channels, messages and reasons that will motivate individuals to heed and use health information will be discussed along with an understanding of how knowledge, cultural norms, beliefs, and attitudes learned from communications influence health behaviors. Fall
3 Credits.
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MPH 560 - Environmental Health
Course designed to provide an introduction to ecology and ecological principles and how human population pressures affect them. Human impact on biotic and abiotic components of the earth is examined as well as the environmental factors impacting public health. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact of anthropogenic, chemical, and physical stressors and their impact on various ecosystem components and humankind. Even Summer
3 Credits.
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MPH 575 - Nutrition Concepts
This course provides students with an understanding of the basic nutrition principles to help promote and maintain health throughout a life cycle. Throughout the semester, students learn the basic components of foods-macro- and micro-nutrients, their relationship to diet and disease and weight. Nutritional needs through the life cycle are discussed with the primary disease states associated with each age group. Issues, such as food supplementation, factory farming, genetically modified foods, the impact on the environment, and dieting are discussed. Odd Summer
3 Credits.
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MPH 576 - Drug Use and Abuse
This course introduces the study of substance abuse including current research methodologies, epidemiology, and the impact of substance use and abuse on both the individual and the community. A balanced account of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of drug use are also discussed. Odd Spring
3 Credits.
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MPH 577 - Human Sexuality
This course provides students with an interdisciplinary review of human sexuality. The unalterable facts of anatomy, genes, hormones, and other biological processes that influence the way humans reproduce will be covered. Additionally, the constant influence of individual and societal values, behaviors, views and opinions will be highlighted. Even Fall
3 Credits.
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MPH 578 - Global Health and Ethics
This course explores a series of contemporary health issues and challenges for the international community. The impact of political, socioeconomic, cultural, environmental, healthcare delivery and demographic conditions on health and human rights from an international perspective are discussed. Topics include: population dynamics, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS, technology, international organizations, climate change, pharmaceutical policies, and food delivery. Additionally, various ethical dimensions of public health policy and practice are related to population health issues. Odd Fall
3 Credits.
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