Course Descriptions

2005-2006 Course Descriptions

ACCOUNTING

ACC 121 Accounting I

This course is designed to acquaint students with the theory and logic underlying accounting procedures and principles.  The course content includes the basic accounting cycle, special journals, systems and control, short-term liquid assets and inventories.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

ACC 141 Accounting II

Prerequisite:  ACC 121

A continuation of the principles learned in ACC 121.  The course content focuses on the comprehension of long-term assets and liabilities, current liabilities and payroll, partnerships, corporations, inter-company investments, the statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

ART

ART 210 - Introduction to Art Appreciation

This course provides an overview of the history of art, major movements in art, basic elements of the visual arts and techniques utilized in art and craft for the non-specialist. (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

ART 211 - Drawing I

This is a one-semester studio course concentrating on perspective, portraiture, figure drawing and composition using pencil and charcoal as the primary media.  The course offers a means by which the student may develop independent thinking, environmental awareness and self-expression. (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

ART 212 - Drawing II

Prerequisite: ART 211

This is a one-semester studio course that expands on the experiences and processes of Drawing I. The student will gain additional knowledge and skill through work with pen and ink, stipple and ink washes. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

BIOLOGY

BIO 101 - General Biology I

The first of a two-semester lecture and laboratory study of cell biology, plants and animals.  General Biology I will focus on the basic processes common to all living organisms.  The course will include a study of cell biology, bacteria, viruses, single-cell organisms, fungi and plants. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 101L - General Biology I LAB

Corequisite: BIO 101

This course focuses on the basic cellular processes common to all living organisms.  The course includes a study of cell biology, bacteria, viruses, single-cell organisms, fungi and plants.  Experimental work is correlated with the lecture component. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BIO 102 - General Biology II

Prerequisite: BIO 101 or consent of  instructor

The second of a two- semester lecture and laboratory study of cell biology, plants, animals and ecology.  General Biology II will focus on ecology, evolution, and animal anatomy, physiology and classification.  (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 102L - General Biology  II Lab

Prerequisite: BIO 101, 101L or consent of instructor

Corequisite: BIO 102

This course focuses on ecological principles and the classification, anatomy and physiology of animals.  Experimental work is correlated with the lecture component. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BIO 151 - Survey of Human Anatomy

This course addresses the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, with specific emphasis on human anatomy.  Knowledge gained in this course will prepare the student for more complex theoretical and conceptual discussions of structures and functions of the human body in BIO 211:  Anatomy & Physiology I, and BIO 212:  Anatomy & Physiology II.  The student will examine the body as a totally integrated and dynamic structure.  Laboratory time will be available for specific anatomical structure identification.  (4 credit hours:  60 lecture hours)

BIO 151L - Survey of Human Anatomy Lab

Prerequisite:  HLT 215 Medical Terminology recommended

Corequisite: BIO 151

This course addresses the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, with specific emphasis on human anatomy.  Knowledge gained in this laboratory will prepare the student for more complex theoretical and conceptual discussions of structures and functions of the human body in BIO 211:  Anatomy & Physiology I, and BIO 212:  Anatomy & Physiology II.  The student will examine the body in the laboratory as a totally integrated and dynamic structure. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisite: CHM 100 highly recommended

This course provides a study of the basic structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on unifying concepts and current theories of physiology.  The course will prepare students for continued study of human physiology and disease processes in subsequent upper level courses.  This is the first in a sequence of two courses in anatomy and physiology.  The course focuses on the cellular, skeletal, muscular and neural areas of anatomy and physiology.  (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 211L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

Prerequisite: CHM 100 highly recommended                                                                 
Corequisite: BIO 211

This course provides students with practical, hands-on demonstrations of anatomy and physiology concepts coinciding with material covered in BIO 211.  The laboratory course includes components that require student participation in animal dissection and physiology experimentation.  (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BIO 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II

Prerequisite: BIO 211 or consent of instructor

This course provides a study of the basic structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on unifying concepts and current theories of physiology.  The course will prepare students for continued study of human physiology and disease process in subsequent upper level courses.  This is the second in a sequence of two courses in anatomy and physiology.  The course focuses on cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, immune, reproductive and urinary systems.  (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 212L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

Prerequisite: BIO 211, BIO 211L or consent of instructor

Corequisite: BIO 212

This course provides students with practical, hands on demonstrations of anatomy and physiology concepts coinciding with material covered in BIO 212.  The laboratory course includes components that require student participation in animal dissection and physiology experimentation.  (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BIO 253 - Microbiology

Prerequisites: BIO 212, BIO 212L or consent of instructor                                          
This course provides a study of the definition, scope, history and significance of microbiology.  Content examines the classification and physiology of microorganisms and disease production, transmission and resistance mechanisms. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 253L - Microbiology Lab

Prerequisites: BIO 212, BIO 212 L or consent of instructor                                            
Corequisite: BIO 253

Experiments are designed to teach techniques to culture, isolate and identify microbes with related topics such as water coliform tests and antibiotic and disinfectant sensitivity testing. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BIO 300 - Pathophysiology

Prerequisites: RN Licensure, BIO 212 or consent of instructor

This course will provide the upperclass student with conceptual and theoretical information applicable to pathological conditions resultant in disordered physiology.  Mechanisms of production of signs and symptoms of different disease syndromes will be discussed.  A body systems approach will allow each student to understand the mechanisms underlying the disease and the clinical manifestations exhibited. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

BIO 301 - Fundamentals of Forensic Science

Prerequisites: 2 semesters biology or chemistry or consent of instructor

An introduction to the field of forensic science.  Topics include the recognition, identification, individualization and evaluation of physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, chemicals, drugs, blood, body fluids, glass, soil, paint, fingerprints, documents, firearms and tool marks.  The proper collection, processing and handling of evidence will be emphasized.  The laboratory component will include hands-on examination and testing of physical evidence.  (3 credit hours: 30 lecture hours, 30 lab hours)

BIO 304 - Genetics

Prerequisite: BIO 212 or BIO 102 and CHM 111 or consent of instructor

Corequisite: BIO 304L

This course will introduce the general genetics of lower and higher organisms integrating both molecular and organismal approaches.  Current topics in genetics, particularly those which apply to the healthcare field will be emphasized. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 304L - Genetics Lab

Corequisite: BIO 304 

Exercises and experiments are designed to demonstrate the laws of heredity using a variety of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.  Topics may include probability and statistics, cell division, particulate inheritance, including X-linked examples, genetic mapping, chromatography, isolation and analysis of DNA, population genetics.  (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BIO 312 - Research Methodology

Prerequisites: Statistics and a basic computer course or consent of the instructor         

Students critically review and investigate generic healthcare and specialty-specific literature and efficacy studies.  Emphasis is placed upon the student's development of abilities to read, fathom and respond to questions regarding selected studies from specialty journals and to pose questions regarding their selected profession in research terms.  Course content will set the stage for scholarly research in investigations. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 321 - Gross Anatomy I

Prerequisites:  BIO 211, BIO 211L or consent of instructor                                       
Corequisite:  BIO 321L

This course enhances the general knowledge base of that received in a college-level general anatomy and physiology course.  Lecture discussion of dissection of the entire musculoskeletal system of a human cadaver that will be performed in the laboratory/morgue, with emphasis on osseous anatomical features, muscles (including tendons and ligaments), nerves and blood supply.  (1 credit hour: 15 lecture hours)

BIO 321L - Gross Anatomy I Lab

Prerequisites: BIO 211, BIO 211L or consent of instructor                                         
Corequisite: BIO 321                                                                                                    
This course enhances the general knowledge base of that received in a college-level general anatomy and physiology course.  Dissection of the entire musculoskeletal system of a human cadaver that will be performed in the laboratory/morgue, with emphasis on osseous anatomical features, muscles (including tendons and ligaments), nerves and blood supply.  (1 credit hour: 30 laboratory hours)

BIO 322 - Gross Anatomy II

Prerequisites:  BIO 321, BIO 321L or consent of instructor                                         
Corequisite: BIO 322L

This course enhances the general knowledge base of that received in a college-level general anatomy and physiology course. Lecture discussion will focus on the laboratory/morgue dissection of the entire thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities of a human cadaver, with emphasis on visceral structures, nerves and blood supply. In addition, the brain, brainstem and cranial nerves will be discussed in anticipation of laboratory/morgue dissection. (1 credit hour: 15 lecture hours)

BIO 322L - Gross Anatomy II Lab

Prerequisite: BIO 321, BIO 321L or consent of instructor

Corequisite:  BIO 322

This course enhances the general knowledge base of that received in a college-level general anatomy and physiology course. Lecture discussion will focus on the laboratory/morgue dissection of the entire thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities of a human cadaver, with emphasis on visceral structures, nerves and blood supply. In addition, the brain, brainstem and cranial nerves will be discussed in anticipation of laboratory/morgue dissection. (1 credit hour: 30 laboratory hours)

BIO 330 & BIO 330L- Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology

Prerequisites: BIO 322 or consent of instructor

A comprehensive exploration of human nervous system design and functions.  Particular attention will focus upon sensorimotor, cognitive, limbric, cortical and subcortical processes.  Student will attend to cause/effect relationships between disorders, CNS lesions and associated symptoms. (4 credit hours: 45 lecture hours, 30 laboratory hours)

BIO 351 - Applied Human Gross Anatomy                                                                 

Prerequisites:  College-level anatomy and physiology.  Admission into a professional program of study, program director"s recommendation and instructor's consent.           

This course enhances the general knowledge base of that received in a college level general anatomy and physiology course.  Lecture focuses on identification of the entire musculoskeletal system of a previously dissected human cadaver with emphasis on osseous anatomical features, muscles (including tendons and ligaments), nerves and blood supply; and on identification of the entire thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities of a previously dissected human cadaver, with emphasis on visceral structures, nerves and blood supply.  In addition, the brain, brainstem and cranial nerve will be discussed and reviewed in a human cadaver specimen.  Approximately twenty (20) percent of this class will be in the laboratory/morgue setting for demonstration. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 401 - Molecular Biology

Prerequisites: BIO 304, CHM 360 or consent of instructor

A study of the mechanisms responsible for the transmission and expression of the genetic information that results in the control of cellular structures and function.      (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 404  - Cell Biology

Prerequisites: BIO 101 or  BIO 212, CHM 111 or consent of instructor

This course focuses on the current concepts of the molecular organization and processes within animal, plant and bacterial cells.  Emphasis is placed on the structure, function and organization of cells, cellular energetics, genetics, chemical signaling, cell interactions, transport and biotechnology. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 407 - Seminar in Biology

Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 90 credit hours

This course will include a review and discussion of current topics in the field of biology.  Lectures will be given by students, JCHS staff and outside speakers.  Students will be required to give formal presentations of current research or reviews of literature. Additional topics will include graduate and medical school application procedures, or career options. (1 credit hour: 15 lecture hours)

BIO 410 - Research

Prerequisite: BIO 312 or consent of instructor                                                               
Corequisite: BIO 407

The student will conduct an individual research project in the biomedical sciences, as directed by the department.  Course is taken in conjunction with BIO 407. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

BIO 412 - Immunology

Prerequisite: BIO 253

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the science of immunology by focusing on the tissues, cells and mechanisms involved in the normal immune response.  Outside reading will provide supplemental information on various immunological disorders and pathologies. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)                           

BIO 415L - Advanced Biomedical Lab                                                                         
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.  A laboratory course to support BIO 401 and BIO 412                                                                                 
The exercises will utilize serological, immunological and electrophoretic techniques.  The process of immune response flow of cellular information will be studied.

BUSINESS

BUS 111 - Introduction to Microcomputers

Prerequisite: Successful completion of computer skills pre-test

This course introduces the student to microcomputer hardware and software systems.  Topics will include common operating systems (Windows 2000).  Microsoft Office Suite is used for word processing, multimedia presentations and internet usage.  Students are afforded hands-on experience at individual computer stations. (1 credit hour: 15 class/lab hours)

BUS 112 - Microcomputer Applications I

Prerequisite: BUS 111

This course is designed to provide additional instruction and practice in word processing and multimedia presentations.  Advanced techniques and procedures needed to prepare large assignments are emphasized.  The main software package used is MS Word, Excel, and Access.  The course also emphasizes advanced Internet methods for research. (1 credit: 15 class/lab hours)

BUS  113L - Microcomputer Applications II

Prerequisite: BUS 111

This course includes instruction and practice in database management software. Methods of entry, sorting and report generation are included. Application to daily living as well as the professions is included. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BUS  114L - Microcomputer Applications III

Prerequisite: BUS 111

The content of this course will vary. Topics may include specialized program software and hardware, spreadsheets and other topics as student interest indicates. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

BUS 131 Computer Concepts & Applications

The course introduces the student to common operating systems and includes the following skills:  basic programming, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, Internet applications, and multimedia presentations.  The course will be divided between lecture and lab.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

BUS 303 - Management and Organizational Dynamics

This course presents a study of general management and organizational behavior theories and their application to the healthcare environment.  Emphasis will be on the use of critical skills in leader­ship, decision-making, problem-solving, meeting and time management, human relations and the effective management of human resources by healthcare managers. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

BUS 304 - Organizational Behavior

A survey of individual and group roles and the manager"s responsibilities in developing interactive relationships.  Leadership, group dynamics, motivation and other behavioral principles are emphasized in this course.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

BUS 330 - Human Resource Management

This course examines the organizational structure with emphasis on manpower management involved in recruitment, selection, training, wage and salary administration and personnel assessment.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

BUS 340 - Marketing & Public Relations

This course is the study of the theories, principles and concepts of healthcare marketing, management and public relations with specific emphasis placed on the marketing mix, product, place and promotion.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

BUS 360 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management 

This course will examine the legal environment faced by the healthcare provider and its' manager.  Included will be current concepts such as malpractice, tort law, legal constraints on organizational management, human resource laws and regulations in hiring and laws affecting death and dying.  Also examined will be the ethical concerns surrounding the more controversial laws.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

BUS 365 - Fiscal Management of Healthcare

This course includes methods of financing the delivery of healthcare services in the United States, budgetary methods and financial management techniques for controlling the cost of services to both the provider and consumer.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

BUS 415 - Theories of Leadership

This course examines the management and leadership concepts that are used in healthcare settings, such as quality management and re-engineering concepts, management theory and supervisory practices.  Emphasis would be placed on understanding the concepts, techniques and application of management tools for the 21^st century manager.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

BUS 460 ? Strategic Planning & Policy

This course examines the strategic planning concepts that are used in the management process within healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care and other related settings.  These concepts would include the overview of strategic management, strategy formulation and the implementation of the designed strategy.  This course is designed to reflect upon the previous courses taken in the program.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

CHEMISTRY

CHM 100 - College Chemistry

This course is a study of fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on those topics applicable to the health profession.  This course will enable the student to prepare for CHM 111.  This course does not satisfy requirements for graduation with a BS in Biomedical Sciences, but may count toward total semester credit load.  This course is for the student who did not have high school chemistry or does not have a strong chemistry background. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

CHM 100L - Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab

Corequisite: CHM 100

A laboratory course to accompany CHM 100.  Basic chemistry laboratory techniques are emphasized.  (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

CHM 111 - General Chemistry I

A study of modern chemistry principles, properties of elements, compounds and their quantitative relationships. Stoichiometry and molecular structure are stressed. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

CHM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab

Corequisite: CHM 111

A laboratory course designed to illustrate the principles of chemistry being taught in CHM 111. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

CHM 112 - General Chemistry II

Prerequisites: CHM 111 or consent of instructor

This course emphasizes the study of modern chemical principles, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and chemical thermodynamics. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

CHM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab

Prerequisites: CHM 111L or consent of instructor

Corequisite: CHM 112

Laboratory course to be taken in conjunction with CHM 112.  (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I

Prerequisites: CHM 112 or consent of instructor

Organic chemistry is a study of carbon containing compounds and their properties, emphasizing nomenclature, isomerism and properties of organic compounds.  Compounds of importance to biology and biochemistry are stressed. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

CHM 241L - Organic Chemistry I Lab

Prerequisites: CHM 112 or consent of instructor

Corequisite: CHM 241

Laboratory course to be taken in conjunction with CHM 241. Experimental work is correlated with lecture component. (1 credit hour: 45 lab hours)

CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II

Prerequisites: CHM 241 or consent of instructor

A continuation of the study of organic chemistry. The course focuses on the synthesis and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds.  Emphasis is placed on compounds of biological importance. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

CHM 300L - Chemistry Methods Lab

Prerequisite:  Enrollment or completion of CHM 242 or CHM 351 or consent of instructor

This course studies the basic principles of pharmacology to include the concepts in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug development and drug safety.  Major drug categories and commonly used medications are emphasized.  (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

CHM 351 - Analytical Chemistry

Prerequisite:  CHM 111 and CHM 112 or equivalent

Corequisite: CHM 351L

This course introduces the theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric, instrumental analysis techniques and treatment of multiple equilibria in aqueous solutions.  (3 credit hours:  45 lecture hours)

CHM 360 - Biochemistry I

Prerequisite: CHM 241/equivalent or consent of instructor

This course presents the biochemical principles that govern living systems.  Chemical structure and functional relationships are emphasized in protein and enzymology, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, metabolism, energy conservation and metabolic regulation, biomembranes and transport. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

CHM 361 - Biochemistry II

Prerequisites:  CHM 360 or consent of instructor

This course is a continuation of Biochemistry I.  Emphasis is placed on lipids and their role in energy metabolism and membranes.  The role of nucleic acid is studied. (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

CHM 362L - BioChemistry Lab

Prerequisites: Completion or enrollment in CHM 360 or 361 or consent of instructor

A laboratory course that demonstrates the principles of biochemistry.  (1 credit hour: 45 laboratory hours)

ECONOMICS

ECN 101 - Concepts of Economics

This course studies basic economic problems faced by any society, together with an analysis of the fundamental concepts and practices of our economic system, involving comparisons with other systems and providing an overview of the characteristics of the market for healthcare services.  Specific reference is made to health services expenditures, demand, pricing policies, manpower, access to care, supply of health services, productivity, cost analysis, inflation and the financing of healthcare services. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

EMERGENCY HEALTH SCIENCES - PARAMEDIC

EHS 100 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic

This course is an introductory course to emergency pre-hospital care and follows the 1994 Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic. Upon successful completion of this course and its corequisites, candidates are eligible to sit for Virginia and national EMT-Basic certification. (5 credit hours: 75 lecture hours)

EHS 100 L - Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab

This laboratory course is a corequisite for EHS 100 and is designed to compliment the lecture materials being taught in EHS 100.  The course follows the 1994 Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

EHS 100 C - Emergency Medical Technician Basic Clinical

This clinical course is a corequisite for EHS 100 and is designed to exceed the course requirements for the 1994 Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic. Clinical time will be spent in the emergency department and with an EMS agency. (1 credit hour: 50 clinical hours)

EHS 111 - PreHospital Care I

Corequisites:  EHS 111L

This course is the first of four professional courses designed to prepare the paramedic student to function as an entry-level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes Module 1 Preparatory: EMS systems, roles and responsibilities, well being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical legal issues, therapeutic communication and life span development as infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age and adolescent populations.  Module 2 Airway Management and Ventilation.  Module 3 Patient Assessment: History taking, physical exam, clinical decision making, communication and documentation.  Module 8 Crime Scene Awareness: Safe operation on the scene.  (3 credit hours:  45 lecture hours)

EHS 111L - PreHospital Care Skills I Lab

Corequisites:  EHS 111

This laboratory course is designed to teach and develop competency of psychomotor skills required for the entry level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes Module 1 Preparatory: Well being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention and basic EMT skills.  Module 2 Airway and Ventilation: Basic and advanced airway techniques and management.  Module 3 Physical Assessment: History taking, physical exam, patient assessment, clinical decision making, communication and documentation. Module 8 Crime Scene Awareness: Safe operations on the scene. (2 credit hours:  60 lab hours)

EHS 120 - PreHospital Care II

Prerequisites:  EHS 111, EHS 111L

Corequisites:  EHS 120L

This course is the second of four professional courses designed to prepare the paramedic student to function as an entry-level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes Module 1 Preparatory: General principles of pathophysiology - cellular environment.  Module 4 Trauma: Trauma systems, mechanism of injury, hemorrhage and shock and thoracic trauma. Module 5 Medical: Pulmonary and cardiology.  (5 credit hours:  75 lecture hours)

EHS 120L - PreHospital Care Skills II Lab

Prerequisites:  EHS 111, EHS 111L

Corequisites:  EHS 120

This laboratory course is designed to teach and develop competency of psychomotor skills required for the entry-level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes Module 1 Preparatory:  Venous access and medication administration.  Module 2 Airway: Airway management and ventilation as Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) considerations. Module 4 Trauma:  Trauma systems, mechanism of injury, hemorrhage and shock, and thoracic trauma.  Module 5 Medical: Pulmonary and cardiology.  (2 credit hours: 60 lab hours)

EHS 131 - (HPE 131) - Physical Fitness & Wellness I

This course is designed to promote positive lifestyles through the concept of wellness.  The wellness topics presented during HPE 131 classroom hours are as follows: Wellness: Why or Why Not?, stress management, fitness, weight management, substance abuse and sexually transmitted diseases. At the conclusion, the student will compare lifestyle habits existing at the beginning and the end of the course.  The student will affirm positive changes and identify areas of improvement for the future.  Course will be graded pass/fail. (1 credit hour: 15 class hours)

EHS 132 & EHS 132L - Physical Fitness & Wellness II

Prerequisite: EHS 131

This course will be a combination of aerobic activities and weight training.  Group and individual aerobic activities will be included.  The lab will introduce the student to the following aspects of weight training: safety, stretching, basic lifting fundamentals, equipment use and program development. (1 credit hour: 30 contact hours)

EHS 133 & EHS 133L -  Physical Fitness & Wellness III

Prerequisite: EHS 132

This course is designed to promote positive lifestyles through the concept of wellness. Students will have weight training labs to strengthen their bodies for lifting, moving and carrying patients.  A variety of aerobic activities will be offered.  Students are encouraged to develop personal fitness goals.  The aerobic portion is designed to help the EMT-P to perform the physical tasks involved in rescue operations. (1 credit hour: 30 contact hours)

EHS 151C - Introduction to Clinical/Field Externship                                                                                                
Corerequisites: EHS 111, EHS 111L

Clinical/Field Externship I provides students with experience in the hospital/prehospital setting under supervision in areas appropriate to the didactic presentation of EHS 110.  Students will observe in developing skills in patient assessment and patient care strategies.  Areas include the emergency department, anesthesia, and prehospital. (1 credit hour: 50 clinical/field hours)

EHS 160C - Clinical Practice II

Prerequisites:  EHS 151C

Corequisites:  EHS 120, EHS 120L

This clinical course allows the student to participate in direct patient care under clinical supervision in areas appropriate to didactic information being presented in EHS 120.  Areas include: emergency department, operating suite/anesthesia, PACU, critical care and endoscopy.  (2 credit hours: 100 clinical hours)

EHS 170C - Clinical Practice III

Prerequisites: EHS 160C

Corequisites: EHS 220, 220L

This clinical course provides students with experience in the hospital setting under clinical supervision in areas appropriate to current studies.  Areas include the emergency department, critical care units, adult day care, anesthesia, hemodialysis and cath lab.  (2 credit hour: 100 clinical hours)

EHS 171E - Field Externship I

Prerequisite: EHS 151C

Corequisites: EHS 120, EHS 120L

This semester includes 50 hours of field externship time with an approved ALS (Advanced Life Support) agency.  The focus of this course is to gain experience functioning at the ALS level.  Newly acquired cardiac skills and knowledge will be emphasized.    Concepts of the AIC (Attendant in Charge) and the paramedic as a leader will be explored.  Students are expected to take charge of calls under the guidance of the preceptor. (1 credit hour: 50 field externship hours)

EHS 172E - Field Externship II

Prerequisites:  EHS 171E

Corequisites:  EHS 220, EHS 220L

This semester includes 50 hours of field externship time with an approved ALS agency.  The focus of this course is to gain experience functioning at the ALS level, while working on paramedic skills. Concepts of the AIC and the paramedic as a leader will be explored.  Students are expected to take charge of calls under the guidance of the preceptor. (1 credit hour: 50 field externship hours)

EHS 173E - Field Externship III

Prerequisites: EHS 172E

Corequisites: EHS 225, EHS 225L

This semester includes 50 hours of field externship time with an approved ALS agency.  The focus of this course is to gain experience functioning at the ALS level, while working on paramedic skills.  Concepts of the AIC and the paramedic as a leader will be explored.  Students are expected to take charge of calls under the guidance of the preceptor. (1 credit hour:  50 field externship hours)

EHS 174E - Field Externship IV

Prerequisites: EHS 173E

Corequisites: EHS 285, EHS 295

This semester includes 200 hours of field externship time with an approved ALS agency.  The focus of this course is to gain experience functioning at the ALS level, while working on paramedic skills.  Concepts of the AIC and the paramedic as a leader will be explored.  Students are expected to take charge of calls under the guidance of the preceptor. (4 credit hour: 200 field externship hours)

EHS 200 - Rescue Operations

Corequisites: EHS 111, EHS 111L

This introductory course to Emergency Medical Service Operations provides the

student a general approach to scene management and ambulance operations.  The course follows the 1999 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-P.  Content includes all of Module 8 Operations: Ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incident, and crime scene awareness. (2 credit hours:  16 lecture hours: 20 lab hours)

EHS 207 - Introduction to Air Care

Prerequisites: EHS 220, EHS 220L

This is an elective course offered to students who have an interest in air-medical transport.  Areas of study include history of air medevac, basic helicopter orientation, management of the critically ill patient, communications and crew resource management. (2 credit hours: 30 class hours)

EHS 210 - Paramedic Pharmacology

Prerequisites: EHS 111, EHS 111L

Corequisites:  EHS 120, EHS 120L

This course is designed to teach the cognitive principles necessary in pharmacology for the entry-level paramedic to formulate a field impression and implement a pharmacological management plan.  The course follows the 1999 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes: Module 1 Preparatory: Pharmacology.  Drug classes covered will include anesthetics, antianxiety, anticonvulsants, CNS stimulants, psychotherapeutics, CNS peripheral dysfunctions, skeletal muscle relaxants, cardiovascular, anticoagulants, antihyperlipidemics, diuretics, renal system dysfunction, bronchodialators, gastrointestinal, opthalmic, ears, thyroid, endocrine, reproductive, antineoplastics, infectious disease, Antibiotics, antifungals, antimicrobals, NSAJIDS, uricosuric, vaccines, dermatologic, vitamins and minerals, fluids and electrolytes and antidotes.  (3 credit hours:  45 lecture hours) 

EHS 220 - PreHospital Care III

Prerequisites:  EHS 120, EHS 120L

Corequisites: EHS 220L

This course is the third of four professional courses designed to prepare the paramedic student to function as an entry-level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes Module 4 Trauma: soft tissue trauma, burns and other environmental conditions, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, abdominal trauma, musculoskeletal trauma, geriatric and pediatric trauma considerations. Module 5 Medical: neurology and gastroenterology.  (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

EHS 220L - PreHospital Care Skills III Lab

Prerequisites:  EHS 120, EHS 120L

Corequisites:  EHS 220

This laboratory course is designed to teach and develop competency of psychomotor skills required for the entry-level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes Module 4 Trauma: soft tissue trauma, burns and other environmental conditions, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, abdominal trauma, muskuloskeletal trauma, geriatric and pediatric trauma consideration.  Module 5 Medical: gastroenterology and neurology.  (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

EHS 225 - PreHospital Care IV

Prerequisites:  EHS 220, EHS 220L

Corequisites: EHS 225L

This course is the final didactic professional courses designed to prepare the paramedic student to function as an entry-level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes: Module 5 Medical:  Endocrinology, urology, toxicology, infectious diseases, behavioral & psychiatric disorders, gynecology and obstetrics, allergies and anaphylaxis.  Module 6 Special Considerations: Abuse and neglect, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, special challenges and acute intervention for chronic patients.  (5 credit hours:  75 lecture hours)

EHS 225L - PreHospital Care Skills IV Lab

Prerequisites:  EHS 220, EHS 220L

Corequisites: EHS 225

This laboratory course is designed to teach and develop competency of psychomotor skills required for the entry-level paramedic.  The course follows the 1998 DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.  Content includes Module 5 Medical:  Neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology, toxicology, infectious and communicable diseases, behavioral & psychiatric disorders, obstetrics and gynecology.  Module 6 Special Considerations:  Neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, abuse and assault and acute intervention for chronic patients.  (2 credit hours: 60 lab hours)

EHS 250C - Clinical Practice IV

Prerequisites: EHS 170C

Corequisites: EHS 225, 225L

Clinical Practice IV provides students with experience in the hospital setting under clinical supervision in areas appropriate to the didactic presentation of EHS 225.  Areas include: emergency department, pediatric critical care, labor and delivery and behavioral care. (2 credit hours: 100 clinical hours)

EHS 285 - Interdisciplinary Professional Seminar

Prerequisite: EHS 225, EHS 225L                                                                              
Corequisites: EHS 174E, EHS 285

This course explores concepts of professionalism in emergency medical services and the allied health professions.  Students will write and submit resumes for future career opportunities, learn interviewing skills, discuss personal issues surrounding career opportunities and review research in the prehospital arena. (1 credit hour: 15 lecture hours)

EHS 295L - Senior Seminar

Prerequisites:EHS 225, EHS 225L

Corequisites: EHS 174E, EHS 285

This seminar offers to the student a review of all DOT learning objectives for purposes of National Registry Paramedic Exam preparation.  Combinations of practical & written examinations are utilized as preparatory tools. (1 credit hour: 30 lecture hours)

ENGLISH

ENG 100 ? English Fundamental
This course introduces the student to the basic elements of writing and language.  Fundamental concepts will be introduced and expanded to provide the student with the skills necessary to complete more advanced writing courses.  Focus will be on production of clear and concise sentences that demonstrate proper use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.  Focus will be on the production of effective paragraphs that demonstrate proper punctuation, mechanics and word selection. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

ENG 111 - Grammar and Composition I

Prerequisite: ASSET writing score of 35 or greater

This course is designed to increase student awareness and aptitude in the composing process: inven­tion, drafting, revision and editing.  Included in this course are short, frequent writing assignments in various modes, prepared and extemporaneous speech opportunities, preparation of an informa­tion research paper and a review of grammar and mechanics. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

ENG 112 - Grammar and Composition II

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course is a continuation of English 111.  The student will continue to develop the skills of essay writing and analysis of rhetorical modes and methods and techniques of formal research learned in Grammar and Composition I. The emphasis will be on literature and the skills of critical analysis, effective and correct methods of research writing and documentation, formal critical reading and analysis.  The student will carefully examine literary samples of fiction, poetry and drama.  The student will understand, identify and explain how rhetorical features reflect an author"s or writer's purpose, audience and subtleties of style to impact readers or audiences.  A formal research paper will be written and documented. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

ENG 199 - Writing for Publications

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course provides the student the opportunity to practice writing and layout skills while contributing to student publications. (1 credit hour: 15 class hours)

ENG 201 - Survey of American Literature

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principle forms of fiction: short story, poetry, novel and drama, in a study of imaginative literature to include analysis of the genre and critical thinking.  The literature will serve as a springboard for writing. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

ENG 202 - Survey of English Literature

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to present.  Ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition are emphasized.  Critical reading and writing are included. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

ENG 220 - Public Speaking

This course is designed to develop the mutually dependent skills of speaking and listening in order to facilitate both formal and informal communication. Through careful preparation the student will learn self-confidence, organization and delivery of material. In addition, vocabulary and diction skills will be enhanced. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

ENG 230 - Business and Technical Communications

Prerequisite: ENG 111

This course is designed to teach clear, purposeful, effective writing and the forms different commun­ications must take.  Content includes attention to pre-writing considerations such as audience assess­ment, intent of the communication and research, as well as the mechanics of writing the draft.  Among the forms considered in the course are memorandums, minutes, directions, reports and business letters. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

ENG 240 - Creative Writing

Prerequisite: ENG 111, ENG 112

Students will examine works of established writers of fiction, poetry and essay while practicing techniques designed to enhance their own creativity. In conjunction, daily journal exercises will serve as a reflective tool. Group discussion and peer editing will facilitate learning. Each individual will design and complete a project in poetry, essay or fiction, or a combination of these genres. (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)
ENG 325 ? Communication in Professional Practice
Prerequisite: ENG 111
This course is designed to stress the importance of communication, including oral, nonverbal, and written strategies important in the healthcare arena.  The course is structured to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in these areas.  The course will focus on the professional writing, oral presentations and refined literature search methods.  All writings and supporting documentation will follow APA format.  (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

FINANCE

FIN 121 - Finance, Principles and Applications

The course centers on the principles and applications of financial management skills that include statement analysis, working capital, capital budgeting and long-term financing with emphasis on net present value, internal rate of return, lease versus purchase analysis and cost of capital calculations.  (3 credit hours:  45 class hours)

FIRE & EMS TECHNOLOGY

FIR 150 - Basic Fire Suppression

Corequisites: FIR 150L                                                       

This course is an entry-level course for beginning firefighters.  The emphasis of the course is to prepare the firefighter to carry out most fire ground functions under the direct supervision of an officer or experienced firefighter.  Additionally, the course will cover "two-in-two-out? compliance, rapid intervention teams, fire fighter accountability, self-rescue, hazardous material recognition and how to use the DOT Emergency Response Guide. (6 credit hours: 90 class hours)

FIR 150L - Basic Fire Suppression Lab         

Corequisites: FIR 150

This course is an entry level laboratory course for beginning firefighters.  The emphasis of the lab is to prepare the firefighter to carry out most of the practical fire ground functions under the direct supervision of an officer or experienced firefighter.  Additionally, techniques will be taught on how to safely rescue their partner and self from immediate danger to life and health atmospheres. Practical scenarios will also be utilized to demonstrate use of the DOT Emergency Response Guide. (2 credit hours: 60 lab hours)

FIR 170 - Electrical Hazards for Fire Personnel                                               

This course is designed to acquaint firefighters to the unique hazards associated with electrical energy that may be found at an emergency incident.  (1 credit hour: 16 class hours)

FIR 175 - Wildland Fire Operations in the Urban Interface, S-205

This course is designed to meet the training needs for initial attack incident commanders and company officers confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements.  (1 credit hour: 16 class hours)

FIR 180 - Emergency Response to Terrorism                                             

This course is designed to provide a general entry-level introduction to the basic concepts for first responder awareness at the scene of a potential terrorist incident. (1 credit hour: 16 class hours)

FIR 185 - Farm Machinery Safety & Extrication                       

This course is designed to familiarize the emergency responder with the unique hazards associated with agricultural machinery and environments.  (1 credit hour: 16 class hours)

FIR 200 - Advanced Fire Suppression                                                         

Prerequisites: FIR 150, FIR 150L

Corequisites: FIR 200L

This course is designed for the firefighter who is prepared to assume more of a leadership role.  The course gives the student additional knowledge of fire ground situations so that he or she can make basic evaluations of safety problems and assume leadership roles in carrying out interior attacks and search operations.  Additional information will be covered on hazardous material properties, containers, transportation, and protective equipment. (4 credit hours: 60 class hours)

FIR 200L - Advanced Fire Suppression Lab                                  

Prerequisites: FIR 150, FIR 150L

Corequisites: FIR 200

This laboratory course is designed for the firefighter who is prepared to assume more of a leadership role.  The lab prepares the student with practical skills for fire ground situations that enable he or she to make basic evaluations of safety and assume leadership roles in carrying out interior attacks and search operations.  Additionally, techniques will be introduced on how to defensively contain hazardous materials. (1 credit hour: 30 lab hours)

FIR 210L - Basic Truck & Pump Operations Lab                    

Prerequisites: FIR 150, FIR 150L

This laboratory course is designed for the firefighter who is preparing to assume operation responsibilities of fire apparatus.  The lab prepares the student to operate an emergency vehicle safely by stressing the principles of defensive driving in both emergency and non-emergency situations. The lab also teaches the basic principles of pump operation at draft, from hydrants, and relay operations. (1 credit hour: 32 lab hours)
FIR 222 ? Flammable Liquids and L.P. Gas
Prerequisite: Firefighter I
This course is designed to review the properties of Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) their use and storage.  Various containers, construction, handling devices an different transportation hazards will be addresses. (2 credit hours: 16 class hours)

FIR 240L - Basic Heavy and Tactical Rescue Lab                         

Prerequisites: FIR 150, FIR 150L

This laboratory course is designed for the firefighter who is preparing to assume responsibilities on the tactical rescue scene.   Principles and practices associated with vehicle, rope, trench and confined space will be the emphasis of the course. (2 credit hours: 60 lab hours)

FIR 245 - Trench Rescue                                                                   

This course teaches a combination of classroom and practical evolutions that allow the student to make open trenches and excavations safe for victim access and removal. (1 credit hour, 8 class hours, 12 practical hours)

FIR 260 - Building Construction & Inspection                                             

Prerequisites: FIR 200, FIR 200L

This course is designed to teach the firefighter to assess and inspect building construction  to determine code compliance, reading of the building to assess construction stability,  resistance to fire and likely paths of fire extension. (4 credit hours: 60 class hours)

FIR 280 - Incident Management Systems                                

Prerequisites: FIR 150, FIR 150L

This course teaches a standardized approach to the incident command system from day to day operations to a full scale disaster response and the use of mutual aid.  (1 credit hour: 15 class hours)

FIR 290 - Fire & EMS Externship                                                            

Prerequisites: FIR 200, FIR 200L

This internship is designed to meet the needs of both the beginning and career fire fighter.  New fire fighters will be ride with selected fire and EMS agencies to provide a basic understanding of the daily activities necessary for providing fire and EMS services.  Career personnel will ride with supervisory personnel to gain an appreciation of daily operational activities.  Students will keep a log of activities and write a paper to support the knowledge obtained. (2 credit hours: 100 field externship hours)

FIR 295 - Public Fire Education                                                                     

Prerequisites: FIR 200, FIR 200L

This course provides instruction in developing, scheduling and delivering public fire education programs that are appropriate for the intended audience.  Additional topics covered include developmental characteristics and learning capabilities of children from ages 3 - 14.   (3 credit hours: 45 class hours)

GENERAL

GEN 100?Academic Seminar
This course will detail specific skills related to classroom and individual study at the college level including note taking, textbook usage, critical thinking, test taking, reading and time management. Individual assessment will be used to design personal student objectives. Problem solving, relationship issues, conflict resolution, assertiveness and self-management skills will be examined. Students are required to enroll in GEN 100 the fall semester of their first year of enrollment or in the summer session preceding entry into a program of study. (1 credit hour) A student may be exempt from GEN 100 if he/she has completed 30 semester college credits with 3.00 or higher cumulative grade point average.

GEN 102?Stress Management for Students
This course will teach the student how to identify personal stressors, explain the physiological and psychological effects of stress and employ stress management techniques. Current research into stress will be discussed. Course will be graded pass/fail. (1 credit hour)

GEN 103?Academic Seminar for the STARS Program
Corequisites: GEN 103L
This course is a concentrated remedial course to be taken consecutively with the laboratory portion. This course teaches students methods to strengthen their academic performance based on the later research in how people learn and succeed. Topics covered include time management, organization, study skills, test-taking, library usage (research), writing in APA style, critical thinking, and Internet research skills. (3 credit hours)

GEN 103L?Academic Seminar Lab
Corequisites: GEN 103
This course provides students with practical experiential academic concepts and skills with material covered in the lecture course GEN 103. The laboratory course includes components that require student participation in exercises designed to improve skills in: grammar, writing, research, using the Internet, note-taking, stress management/health and wellness, reading, memorization techniques, test taking and relationships. (1 credit hour)

GEN 107?Personal Productivity in a Stressful Society
This course is designed to teach students how to develop and maintain a productive self-esteem. The course will focus on effective methods of stress management, and the avoidance of procrastination and perfectionism. The student will learn methods that assist with the management of anxiety and to recognize and manage depression that is associated with college life in a stressful society. Students will also learn the benefits of even temperament. (1 credit hour)

GEN 110?Prior Learning Assessment
This course will provide the instruction and guidance for documenting prior learning experiences that match specifically identified college course objectives. Students will work with the instructor and designated faculty reader to prepare the appropriate documentation leading to the awarding of college credit for past learning that has occurred in non-academic settings. (1 credit hour)

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

HCM 301?United States Healthcare System
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program and/or permission of instructor.
This course examines the health care delivery system of the United States from a systems perspective in terms of historical and current development. The course includes the political, cultural, philosophical, and social factors that have influenced the evolution of the health care delivery system. Topics will include Medicare, Medicaid and other economic influences on healthcare. (4 credits)

HCM 302?Healthcare Management
Prerequisites: HCM 301 or permission of instructor.
This course explores the principles of management for organizations that deliver healthcare services. Applications of the manager?s role in planning, organizing, staffing, and directing are discussed and evaluated through the use of case studies. The influence of regulatory agencies on healthcare delivery and management will be discussed. (4 credits)

HCM 310?Accounting for Healthcare Management
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the program.
The course will prepare students to read, analyze, understand and use financial statements and budgets. Financial management techniques for controlling the cost of services to both the provider and consumer will be examined. (4 credits)

HCM 312?Organizational Behavior and Development
This course provides a survey of individual and group roles and the manager?s responsibilities in developing interactive relationships. Special emphasis placed on behavior and development within health care environments. Leadership, group dynamics, motivation and other behavioral principles are emphasized in this course. (4 credits)

HCM 315?Health Care Management Seminar I
Prerequisites: HCM 301 or permission from program director.
This course is the first in a series of courses that examine current literature focused on the professional practices and competencies of Health Care Management. (1 credit hour)

HCM 320?Health Info Systems and Computer App
Prerequisites: HCM student or permission of program director.
This course is designed to develop technical and analytical skills in the application of information systems and reporting skills related to the practice of healthcare management. There will be practical focus in which students develop competencies in various word processing and spreadsheet software. Additionally, the use of communications and reporting software will be included. (4 credits)

HCM 325?Health Care Management Seminar II
Prerequisites: HCM 315 or permission from program director.
This course is part of a series of courses that examines current literature focused on the professional practices and competencies of Health Care Management.

HCM 330?Human Resources/Organizational Management
This course examines the organizational structure with emphasis on manpower management involved in recruitment, selection, training, wage and salary administration and personnel assessment. Leadership styles, legal aspects of human resource management and other related topics will be covered. (4 credits)

HCM 340?Healthcare Finance
This course will introduce students to fundamental financial concepts concerning the time value of money, financial risk and required return, capital structure, and capital investment decisions. students will learn to understand and apply concepts related to the cost of capital, debt and equity long term financing, capital budgeting, working capital management, short term financing, and leases.

HCM 410?Healthcare Research Methods
Prerequisites: HCM 301 or permission from program director.
This course covers the methods used in health services research and evaluation that include research design, measurement, and method of analysis. The objective of this course is to provide the student with basic information skills applicable to understanding the research process used in planning, data collection, and policy development. (4 credit hours)

HCM 415?Health Care Management Seminar III
This course is part of the Professional Seminar Series that focuses on career development and advancement. To enhance success in their careers, students will be acquire information and skills for resume development, interviewing preparation and follow up, and identification and evaluation of job sites and opportunities.

HCM 420?Healthcare Law & Regulation
Prerequisites: HCM 301 or permission from program director.
This course examines the major legal issues encountered by Health care organizations and individual health care practitioners as they practice and make decisions in today?s ever changing market and regulatory environment. (4 credit hours)

HCM 440?Marketing and Public Relations in Healthcare
This course examines the theories, principles and concepts of healthcare marketing, management and public relations with specific emphasis placed on the marketing mix, product, placement and promotion. (4 credits)

HCM 450?Healthcare Economics and Policy
Prerequisites: HCM 301 & IDS 302 or permission from program director.
This course is designed to develop conceptual and analytical skills and competencies in the application of principles of economic theory to issues related to the organization and delivery of healthcare services. Economic theory will be applied to the demand and supply of health care, health insurance, payment mechanisms, and market structure. Economics will be used to analyze the cost/benefits of healthcare policy at the state, federal, and local levels. (4 credits)

HCM 465?Healthcare Manage Senior Proj/Internship
Prerequisites: HCM 301 or permission from program director.
This supervised study is designed to help students apply and integrate the core competencies in Management, Finance, Strategy, Marketing and Economics via organizational and market assessment of a Healthcare Management issue. (3 credits)

HCM 485?Healthcare Strategic Management & Marketing
Prerequisites: HCM 301 or permission from program director.
As the capstone course for the HPA program, the purpose of this course is to integrate principles and practices of health management and policy in order that you may apply them to practical situations and problems. Additionally you will become familiar with the principles, theories, methods, and tools used in the health care sector to decide what to do strategically to create organizational futures. That is, this course is focused on the strategic management of health care organizations including strategy formulation, the content of strategy, strategy implementations, and evaluation. (4 credit hours)

HEALTH

HLT 111?Personal Health
This course introduces the concepts of personal health, including the health-illness continuum, fitness, stress management, nutrition, sexuality, substance abuse and safety with an emphasis on personal responsibility for health. The student will design and implement a balanced nutrition plan and a personal, safe, aerobic fitness plan. (3 credit hours)

HLT 200?Issues In Community Health
This course serves as an introduction to community health. A history of community health organizations and activities will be presented as well as the organization and responsibilities of community health agencies currently operating nationally and locally. In addition, current issues which are seriously impacting on community health, i.e., STDs, substance abuse, environmental factors, etc. will also be addressed. (3 credit hours)

HLT 215?Medical Terminology
This course provides an understanding of medical terms and abbreviations. It includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words and technical terms with emphasis on proper usage, spelling and pronunciation. There will be some basic study of anatomy and physiology as the various systems of the body are introduced with associated medical terms. (3 credit hours)

HLT 221?Concepts of Disease
This course is designed to consider some of the basic characteristics of disease states in the human. Emphasis is placed on basic pathophysiologic principles and common mechanisms of disease. Representative disease states are addressed for all of the human systems. Consideration is given to diseases common across the lifespan. Causation, symptoms and treatments are emphasized. (3 credit hours)

HLT 301?Nutrition
Prerequisites: RN Licensure or BIO 211, 212
This course explores major concepts of nutrition and health. Characteristics of adequate and inadequate nutrition, essential nutrients and nutritional needs across the life span are discussed. Dietary modifications for therapeutic purposes and cultural variations are included. RN students may challenge this course using NLN Challenge Exam. (3 credit hours)

HLT 450?Global Health Issues
This course is intended to provide a qualitative and quantitative review of global health issues. It will focus on culture variations in healthcare delivery. It will provide a broad survey of the main facts, issues, perspectives, methods, results and conclusions in the area of global populations and health. It will address some of the unique qualities of ethnomedicine, variations in socioeconomic status and the impact of societal variation on contemporary issues affecting global health. The course will provide an opportunity for students to engage in discussions of comparative regional health issues that impact healthcare delivery. The course will facilitate the student's ability to explain the significant role healthcare plays in the global community. (3 credit hours)

HEALTH & PE

HPE 100?Basic First Aid & Emergency Care
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) provides the opportunity for cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification after 12 hours of basic provider training including one- and two-person CPR, management of the obstructed airway of infants and adults and infant resuscitation according to American Heart Association standards. (1 credit hour)

HPE 104?Therapeutic Massage
This course is an introduction to the area of therapeutic massage for the healthcare professional. Topics of instruction will include general principles of therapeutic massage and basic techniques used in massage. Considerations for massage for specific purposes and specialized systems of massage will be discussed. (1 credit hour)

HPE 112?Basic First Aid for Healthcare Providers
This course will introduce the student to basic skills associated with emergency and cardiac care. Instruction will allow the provider to become comfortable at providing initial care and assisting other health care team members in the care of the patient who has specific needs during an emergency situation. This course is offered through the American Safety & Health Institute and includes topics such as intervention for bleeding, choking, poisoning, heart related emergencies and CPR. At the conclusion, the student will be eligible to sit for certification in First Aid and CPR through the American Safety & Health Institute. (1 credit hour)

HPE 120?Mindfulness & Yoga
This course will introduce students to the concept of mindfulness, being aware of what is happening in the moment. Mindfulness practices are a valuable method of stress reduction and are valuable in achieving and maintaining wellness for both client and healthcare providers. The primary mindfulness focus will be awareness of the body, experiencing what it feels like to move, breathe and relax. (1 credit hour)

HPE 121?Mindfulness & Yoga II
Prerequisites: HPE 120 or permission of the instructor
This course will further explore the concept of mindfulness, being aware of what is happening in the moment. Mindfulness practices are a valuable method of stress reduction and can facilitate achieving and maintaining optimal wellness for both client and healthcare providers. Mindfulness practices will include continued and expanded focus on body sensations through the practices of yoga and sitting quietly, noticing sensations as these arise in the body and exploration of breathing techniques to facilitate the development of concentration and relaxation. (1 credit hour)

HPE 124?Self Defense I
This course is designed to be a basic self defense course. The student will be taught techniques against either violent or minor attacks from many situations. The student will learn various self defense techniques involving holds and escapes. Observation and awareness skills will also be taught to prevent or avoid trouble before it develops. Safety in training will be strictly emphasized during the class. (1 credit hour)

HPE 131?Physical Fitness & Wellness
This course is designed to promote positive lifestyles through the concept of wellness. The wellness topics presented include the benefits of wellness, stress management, fitness, weight management, substance abuse and sexually transmitted diseases. At the conclusion of the class, the student will compare lifestyle habits existing at the beginning and at the end of the course. The student will affirm positive changes and identify areas of improvement for the future. (1 credit hour)

HPE 154?Intermediate Massage
This course is designed for students who have completed therapeutic massage and would like to further increase their knowledge of massage theory and skills for specific types of massage. Types of massage taught will include Eastern, Sport, and Deep Tissue massage. (1 credit)

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

IDS 100?Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems
This course provides students with the opportunity to interact in a multidisciplinary environment while learning basic safety practices and communication skills. The course will include multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary styles of communication including verbal and nonverbal with various groups and settings. Each discipline represented will discuss practice acts and the implications related to the scope of practice with all health team members. The content will provide a fundamental introduction to healthcare trends and settings. (1 credit hour)

IDS 101 & 101L?Introduction to Basic Patient Care Skills
This course will provide students with the opportunity to interact in a multidisciplinary environment while learning basic safety practices, therapeutic communication skills and basic care of clients. An introduction to the basic patient care principles and concepts will be discussed with an emphasis on meeting the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the individual. Students will be given the opportunity to practice skills in an open lab setting and demonstrate competency by completing the required skills through proficiency check-offs. Required for students pursuing the associate degree in nursing. (1 credit hour)

IDS 102C?Basic Patient Care Skills Clinical
Corequisites: IDS 101
This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate basic patient care skills learned in previous coursework. This course will focus on practicing basic patient care principles and concepts to meet the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the individual. Skills to be demonstrated include: therapeutic communication, infection control, safety practices and meeting the basic and special needs of the long term care patient. (2 credit hours)

IDS 107?Introduction to Sign Language
This course is designed to teach basic sign language conversational skills to healthcare professionals. When appropriate, vocabulary will be tailored for use in healthcare settings. This course will include a brief overview of deaf culture including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginia Relay System. (1 credit hour)

IDS 111?Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
This course will introduce the multi-skilled patient-focused provider to basic skills associated with cardiac rhythm recognition. The student will learn basic cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology and the techniques of lead placements. The main focus will be the recognition of basic dysrhythmias. (1 credit hour)

IDS 114?Twelve-Lead ECG Interpretation
Prerequisites: Health Care Provider CPR certification, IDS 111 or previous courses on dysrhythmia recognition
This course will introduce the multi-skilled patient-focused care provider to the basic skills of 12-Lead ECG interpretation. This will include a quick review of ECG basics, acquiring the 12-Lead ECG and recognizing and localizing the myocardial infraction. Basic concepts of treatment will be discussed to include thrombolytic and other cardiac management. (1 credit hour)

IDS 117?Basic Venipuncture Skills for Non-Phlebotomists
This course is designed for healthcare practitioners who may be required to collect specimens for the clinical laboratory. Emphasis will be on routine adult venipuncture methods. Additional topics will include capillary puncture methods and the collection of non-blood laboratory specimens such as 24-hour urines. Students will learn through both didactic and student laboratory instruction. There is no clinical component to this course. (1 credit hour)

IDS 117L?Basic Venipuncture Skills for Non-Phlebotomists Lab
Corequisites: IDS 117
This course is the laboratory component to the Basic Laboratory Collection Skills for the Non-Phlebotomist (IDS 117). Students are not required to take this course but must have completed IDS 117 in order to enroll in this laboratory study. Students will be divided into small groups and can expect intensive hands-on laboratory experiences. (30 lab hours)

IDS 120?Transcultural Healthcare
This course is designed to examine multi-cultural populations and how their cultural diversity impacts the planning and delivery of health care. It will provide a theoretical framework for providing transcultural healthcare through examination and utilization of different models of cultural competence. Major ethnic groups will be studied to understand salient healthcare needs. (1 credit hour)

IDS 201?The Experience of Illness
Prerequisites: ENG 111
This course introduces and examines biographical accounts of illness and the hospital experience from the individual's perspective to students of nursing, medicine, and allied health professional. A number of case studies will be reviewed and will emphasize the singular implications of illness and hospitalization and the ways in which individuals express their feelings and perceptions of the care they receive. Students will respond critically to the readings through discussion and personal essays. (3 credit hours)

IDS 301?Statistics for Healthcare
This course provides students with a conceptual understanding of statistical methods in relation to the purpose, design, and methods of healthcare research. Both descriptive and inferential applications are presented and students are introduced to the use of computers for data storage, retrieval, and statistical analysis. (3 credits)

IDS 302?Statistical & Epidemiological Methods for Healthcare
Prerequisites: One semester of college algebra with minimum grade of C.
This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of data display and organization, scales of measurement, univariate statistics, principles of statistical inference, correlation, regression and logistic regression, t-tests, ANOVA, and epidemiology. (student cannot get credit for IDS 301 & 302) (4 credit hours)

IDS 305?Complementary & Alternative Approaches in Healthcare
This course is designed to provide an overview of complementary and alternative therapies and their impact upon healthcare delivery. Lecture discussions include the attributes and shortcomings of complementary and alternative approaches and conventional medicine. The history and maturation of complementary and alternative approaches will be examined. (2 credit hours)

IDS 307?Topics in Interdisciplinary Healthcare
Prerequisites: ENG 112, SOC 213, PHL 215
In this course, students will be introduced to challenges facing the American healthcare system and current recommendations for change. Emphasis will be placed on factors that contribute to positive interdisciplinary healthcare interventions. Students will work in interdisciplinary groups to develop a client-centered healthcare intervention project. (3 credit hours)

IDS 350?Spanish Language & Culture
This course for healthcare professionals has been specifically designed using second language learning models. Lessons build upon each other, encouraging the use and re-use of newly acquired language. Emphasis is on the development of oral and aural skills and the practical use of the language for clinical settings. Cultural perspectives are written into each lesson of the course. The cultural perspectives emphasize awareness and sensitivity of the Hispanic client. (3 credits)

IDS 370?End of Life Issues
Prerequisites: RN licensure or permission of instructor
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to examine issues related to end of life care. The nine modules of the End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Curriculum will be incorporated into the course. Students will apply theory related to the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients near the end of life in clinical practice and/or case study situations. (3 credit hours)

IDS 372?Spirituality in Healthcare Practice
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above.
In this course students examine the roles of spirituality in healthcare practice. Healthcare interventions from birth through end-of-life care will be analyzed to determine what impact the spirituality of the patient and/or healthcare provider has on clinical outcomes and the healing process itself. Added focus will be given to specific populations including children, dying persons, and those who are bereaved. (3 credits)

IDS 392?Advanced Patient Assessment
This course is designed to provide the student with advanced skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery of quality patient care. Topics include: informed consent, medical-legal considerations, sterile techniques, infection control, patient preparation and post procedural care, vital signs, ECG's, conscious sedation, and pharmacology. (3 credits)

IDS 453?Research
This course is designed to study research methodology pertaining to topics within the allied health profession. The student will evaluate and discuss research designs, sampling designs, data collection methods and data analysis. Various examples of research will be critiqued. The focus will be on students' area of interest and research needs. (3 credits)

IDS 501?Leadership in Healthcare Systems
Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate School
This course provides an overview of current theory, principles and skills of leadership in healthcare organizations. Course content focuses on the development of students? abilities to develop competency in the application of leadership theory in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will examine their own leadership/management styles, discuss the impact of these, and apply leadership skills in team-based, problem-based healthcare situations. (3 credit hours)

IDS 503?Advanced Statistics for Healthcare
This course examines statistical methods of analyses of variance and multiple linear regression. Content includes descriptive statistics, ANOVA, repeated measures analysis of variances, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. Learning statistical theories is coupled with practice of data analysis using statistical software. This course is for graduate students in nursing and health sciences. It is not for credit toward any undergraduate or graduate degrees in Statistics. (3 credits)

IDS 507?Ethical & Legal Practice in Healthcare
Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate School
This course focuses on the ethical and legal principles that impact health care. Special emphasis will be placed on legal and ethical decision-making and personal accountability for ethical and legal practice. Students will use these principles to analyze systems of health care and the impact of values on care delivered. (3 credit hours)

IDS 509?Research & Evidence Based Practice
Prerequisites: IDS 501, IDS 507
In this course, students focus on utilization of new knowledge and evidence to provide quality health care, initiate change and improve healthcare practice. This includes problem identification, evaluation of research and awareness of practice outcomes. Students develop skill in accessing, assessing and applying current research to healthcare practice. (3 credit hours)

IDS 517?Quality Outcomes in Healthcare
Prerequisites: IDS 501, IDS 507, IDS 509
In this course, students explore theory related to quality management through design of outcomes measures. The impact of accreditation and regulatory impact on quality control, and assessment and planning will be analyzed. (3 credit hours)

MATH

MTH 100?College Math
This course is for the student who did not have high school algebra. The course will include ratios, metrics, fractions, percentages, decimals, conversions and solving for one and two unknowns. This course may or may not satisfy requirements for graduation. Will meet A.S. degree requirements. (3 credit hours)

MTH 101?Math for Health Sciences
This course presents a review of arithmetic and teaches elements of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Direct applications to health-related occupations are included. (3 credit hours)

MTH 130?Applied Math for Healthcare Professionals
Prerequisites: High School Algebra I or MTH 100 or equivalent (Grade of at least C)
The course will develop basic math skills that include fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percentages. It will also examine the metric system and common conversions within and between other systems of measurement commonly used in science and healthcare. The course will develop the concepts of dilution, flow rate and solving for x with basic algebraic formulas. (3 Credit hours)

MTH 165?College Algebra
This course presents various topics from algebra within the complex number system. These include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomials, logarithms and systems of equations and inequalities. Some topics from analytic geometry and discrete algebra also will be explored. (3 credit hours)

MTH 201?Calculus
Prerequisites: MTH 165 or equivalent
This course in an introduction to one-variable calculus. Topics covered include functions, limits, differentiation and integration, with an emphasis on applications to the biomedical sciences. (3 credit hours)

MTH 210?Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisites: MTH 165 or consent of instructor
This course will focus on the basic statistical concepts and applications in health sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be covered. (3 credit hours)

MUSIC

MUS 101?Introduction to Music Appreciation
This course provides an overview of the history of music and an introduction to musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods, including discussion of twentieth century music such as jazz and rock. The course is designed to stimulate curiosity and enthusiasm and heighten the student's awareness of music. An introduction to the fundamentals of music theory will be included. (3 credit hours)

NURSING

NSG 000?Pharmacology for Nursing

NSG 000?Specialty Nursing Course
Specialty Nursing Courses are: NSG 160-Nursing of Older Adults NSG 211-Mental Health Nursing NSG 221-Nursing of the Childbearing Family NSG 241-Nursing Care of Infants & Children

NSG 000?2nd Specialty Nursing Course
You will take two Specialty Nursing Courses in Fall and again in Spring.

NSG 091L?Independent Study in Psychomotor Skills
This course is designed to provide students, with faculty supervision, opportunity to practice psychomotor skills to increase proficiency, either as remediation or fulfillment of psychomotor skills mastery requirement prior to clinical course entrance. (1 credit hour)

NSG 101 & 101 C?Introduction to Nursing
Prerequisites: CNA certification or IDS 101, IDS 101L. Pre or Corequisite: BIO 211
Corequisites: NSG 102, NSG 111, NSG 111L
This course provides the student with an introduction to nursing. Focus will be on developing assessment skills to evaluate the client's status in regard to meeting basic human needs. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for delivering client care. Concepts include: caring, basic human needs, stress/adaptation, the nursing process, teaching & learning and factors influencing care. This course includes selected nursing management topics. (4 credit hours)

NSG 102?Dosage Calculations
Prerequisites: IDS 101 (or CNA Certification)
Corequisites: Pre or Coreq. BIO 211, NSG 101/C, NSG 111/L.
This course reviews basic mathematics used by nurses for dosage calculation of medications and solutions. Focus will be on calculating medication dosages (oral and parenteral); intravenous fluids; and solutions. Reading physician's orders and drug labels is also included. (1 credit hour)

NSG 103?Introduction to Pharmacology
Prerequisites: For AD Students: NSG 101, NSG 201, NSG 111 & BIO 211 For Accelerated Track Students: NSG 200 or NSG 202 and NSG 213
This course will provide the student with a foundation in basic pharmacologic principles. It will explain how that knowledge base can be directly applied in providing safe administration of medications in patient care across the life span. It will incorporate the nursing process into medication administration and monitoring. Identification of major drug classifications and their prototypes will be included. (3 credit hours)

NSG 111 & 111L?Nursing Skills I
Prerequisites: IDS 101 (or C.N.A. certification)
Corequisites: NSG 101
This course provides the student with psychomotor skills and related fundamental concepts needed to provide therapeutic nursing care and meet physical human needs. Fundamental concepts include standards of care, sterile technique, admitting/discharging the client and cost awareness. Psychomotor skills include physical assessment, wound care, urinary catheterization, skills related to bowel elimination, nonparenteral medication, and related topics. (1 credit hour)

NSG 112 & 112L?Nursing Skills II
Prerequisites: NSG 101, NSG 102, NSG 111
Corequisites: NSG 130
This course provides the student with advanced nursing skills and related concepts to meet the needs of clients with common health problems. Nursing skills include intravenous fluid and parenteral medication administration. Also included are skills related to the gastrointestinal, respiratory and neurological systems. (2 credit hours)

NSG 130 & 130C?Adult Health I
Prerequisites: NSG 101, NSG 101C, NSG 102, NSG 111, NSG 111L, BIO 211 Pre or Corequisite: BIO 212
Corequisites: NSG 103, NSG 112, NSG 112L
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to apply communication, critical thinking and caring within systems to assist adults in meeting their health needs. Emphasis is placed on direct nursing care to diverse adult clients with common health needs affecting sensory/perception, sensory-motor function, and gastrointestinal function. Emphasis will also be placed on the perioperative experience, fluid and electrolyte balance, the client in pain and managing client care. (5 credit hours)

NSG 160 & 160C?Nursing of Older Adults
Prerequisites: (NSG 101, NSG 102, NSG 111) or (NSG 202, NSG 213) or NSG 200; BIO 211
Corequisites: Pre or Corequisites: BIO 212, NSG 103; and PSY 238 (or PSY 201 and 202)
This course will focus on the unique needs of older adults. The biopsychosocial changes associated with the aging process will be discussed. The aging client will be considered as part of the family, community and society. Students will have an opportunity to provide nursing care to older adults in different health care settings, including long term care. This course includes selected nursing management topics. (3 credit hours)

NSG 200?Nursing Transition
Prerequisites: BIO 212
Corequisites: Pre or Corequisites: BIO 253, PSY 238, SOC 213 Corequisites: Completion of challenges for NSG 102, NSG 111, NSG 112
This course serves as an introductory course for licensed practical nurses entering the LPN to Associate Degree Nursing program. It provides the student with an overview of the dimensions of the conceptual framework of the nursing program. Emphasis will be on human needs, growth and development, stress-adaptation, and the roles and competencies of the associate-degree nurse. A major focus will be the nursing process with emphasis on building assessment skills and organizing data for selected nursing diagnoses. (2 credit hours)

NSG 202 & 202C?Nursing Fundamentals
Prerequisites: BIO 253, PSY 238 or PSY 201 and PSY 202
Corequisites: NSG 213
(Revises May 19, 2006) This course provides the student with an introduction to nursing. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for delivering client care to meet basic human needs. Course will include core concepts and factors influencing care. (3 credit hours)

NSG 203?Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
Prerequisites: Must meet criteria for BSN program progression Pre or Corequisites: BIO 300, CHM 310, MTH 130
Corequisites: NSG 255
In this course the curriculum framework will be introduced. The student will explore the impact of nursing history, nursing theory, professional values, and human diversity in the practice of professional nursing. The use of the nursing process will be introduced as the model for critical thinking and the foundation for professional nursing practice. The student will learn therapeutic communication, interviewing, and documentation necessary for professional practice. (3 credit hours)

NSG 208?Critical Thinking Skills for Nursing
This course is designed to assist the nursing student in applying knowledge and developing critical thinking skills. Student will progress through a series of exercises designed to reinforce fundamental concepts and their applications to patient care situations. NCLEX-like test questions will be utilized throughout the course to assist students in the development and application of test-taking strategies. (1 credit hour)

NSG 211 & 211C?Mental Health Nursing
Prerequisites: NSG 101, NSG 102, NSG 111, or NSG 200 or NSG 202 and NSG 213, BIO 211, PSY 238 OR PSY 201 and 202.
Corequisites: Pre or Corequisites: NSG 112, NSG 103, BIO 212, NSG 130.
This course will emphasize communication, critical thinking and caring for diverse clients with psychosocial needs. The client's needs will be considered in a variety of settings. Knowledge of the health-illness continuum and its application will be emphasized. Therapeutic interventions will focus on direct care. This course includes selected management topics. (3 credit hours)

NSG 213 & 213L?Introduction to Nursing Skills
Prerequisites: BIO 253, PSY 238 OR PSY 201 AND PSY 202
Corequisites: NSG 202,
This course provides the student with psychomotor skills and related concepts needed to provide therapeutic nursing care and meet physical human needs. Concepts include standards of care, sterile technique, and cost awareness. Psychomotor skills include physical assessment, medication administration and skills related to management all body systems. (2 credit hours)

NSG 214 & 214C?Synthesis of Adult Health I
Prerequisites: NSG 202, NSG 213, PSY 238, BIO 253; LPN's only NSG 111, NSG 112, NSG 102
Corequisites: Pre or Corequisite: NSG 103
In this course the student will learn to provide therapeutic nursing interventions for adults with common and acute health needs. Emphasis is placed on providing direct care using critical thinking through the nursing process for diverse adult clients. Clinical experiences will be provided in the acute care and community environments. This course contains nursing management topics. (5 credit hours)

NSG 215 & 215C?Synthesis of Adult Health II
Prerequisites: NSG 214, NSG 103
In this course the student will learn to provide therapeutic nursing interventions for adults with common and complex health needs. The student will utilize caring behaviors, critical thinking and therapeutic communication skills. Emphasis is placed on providing direct care using the nursing process for diverse adult clients. Clinical experiences will be provided in the acute care and community environments. This course contains selected management topics. (4 credit hours)

NSG 221& 221C?Nursing of the Childbearing Family
Prerequisites: NSG 112 or NSG 213, NSG 130; NSG 200 or NSG 202, PSY 238 or PSY 201 and 202
Corequisites: Pre or Corequisites: BIO 253, SOC 213, NSG 103
This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply communication, critical thinking and caring to assist families in meeting their needs during childbearing. Emphasis is placed on common childbearing needs along the health-illness continuum. Therapeutic nursing interventions will focus on direct nursing care of diverse families and their health needs in a variety of health care settings. (3 credit hours)

NSG 230 & 230C?Adult Health II
Prerequisites: NSG 103, NSG 112, NSG 130, BIO 212, BIO 253: PSY 238 or PSY 201 & 202.
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, values and competencies to assist adults to meet common health needs. The course will build on concepts and principles presented in Adult Health I. Emphasis will be placed on clients with acute needs. Selected management topics will be incorporated. (5 credit hours)

NSG 231 & 231C?Adult Health III
Prerequisites: NSG 230
This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply critical thinking, communication and caring to provide therapeutic nursing interventions to adults with common complex health needs. The course will build on concepts and principles in Adult I and Adult II. This course includes selected nursing management topics. (4 credit hours)

NSG 241 & 241C?Nursing Care of Infants & Children
Prerequisites: NSG 112 or NSG 213, NSG 130, NSG 130C or NSG 200 or NSG 202, NSG 202C, and PSY 238 or PSY 201 and PSY 202.
Corequisites: Pre or Corequisites: SOC 213, BIO 253, NSG 103,
This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply communication, critical thinking and caring within the systems to assist children and their families in meeting needs on the health-illness continuum. Emphasis is placed on normal childhood functioning and common childhood diseases. Therapeutic nursing interventions will focus on direct care of diverse groups of children and families in a variety of structured health care settings. This course includes selected nursing management topics. (3 credit hours)

NSG 255 & 255 L?Health Assessment
Prerequisites: Must meet criteria for BSN program progression
Corequisites: Pre or Corequisites: BIO 300, CHM 310, MTH 130 Corequisite: NSG 203
In this course the student will develop knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a complete individual health assessment. Students will also develop psychomotor, cognitive, and affective skills to provide basic nursing care. (3 credit hours)

NSG 260 & 260C?Practicum in Nursing
Prerequisites: Completion of all associate of science in nursing courses
The purpose of this course is to assist the student in making the transition from the role of nursing student to the role of staff nurse. This practicum will occur in a structured health care setting under the supervision of a RN preceptor. It is to be completed during the last semester of the program. (2 credit hours)

NSG 261 & 261C?Practicum in Nursing
Prerequisites: Completion of all associate of science in nursing courses
The purpose of this course is to assist the student in making the transition from the role of nursing student to the role of staff nurse. This practicum will occur in a structured health care setting under the supervision of a RN preceptor. It is to be completed during the last semester of the program. (1 credit hour)

NSG 284?Professional Seminar I
Prerequisites: Completion of all required first level Nursing courses or NSG 200 or NSG 202
Corequisites: NSG 214 or NSG 230
Provides the student with opportunities to explore present issues and future trends which impact on health care and nursing. The course will include factors that influence the role transition to professional nursing. (1 credit hour)

NSG 285?Professional Seminar II
Prerequisites: NSG 230 and NSG 284.
Corequisites: NSG 215, NSG 231.
This course provides the student with opportunities to prepare for successful post-graduate Registered Nurse Licensure examination. It offers the student preparation for the job market and job interviewing skills. (1 credit hour)

NSG 290?Nursing Independent Study
Independent study courses are designed to permit the students, with faculty supervision, to study topics or areas of particular interest. The subjects are usually continuations in greater depth of a topic covered in a regular course and usually involve extensive readings, clinical practice under supervision of a preceptor and may include written papers. Permission of the Program Director is required, with supervising faculty assigned by the Program Director. (1,2,3 credit hours)

NSG 300?Pharmacology
Prerequisites: RN Licensure or permission of instructor
This course will include the study of pharmacological agents, their properties and use in health and illness. Specific emphasis is placed on physiological reactions to drugs across the life span. RN students may challenge this course for credit. (3 credit hours)

NSG 302 & 302L?Professional Nursing Skills I
Prerequisites: NSG 255, NSG 203, BIO 300, CHM 310, MTH 130
Corequisites: NSG 303, NSG 324
In this course the students will continue to learn psychomotor, cognitive, and affective nursing skills necessary to practice safely and competently in the acute care environment. (2 credit hours)

NSG 303?Professional Nursing Practice I
Prerequisites: NSG 203, NSG 255, BIO 300, CHM 310, MTH 130
Corequisites: NSG 302, NSG 324
In this course the student will continue to develop knowledge applicable to professional nursing practice including teaching/learning theory and health literacy. Students will learn the theory, principles and practices of health education and health promotion incorporating Healthy People 2010 as a model for outcomes and practice. The student will be exposed to legal, ethical, and regulatory basis for practice and their relationship to standards of practice. Emphasis will be placed on development of the provider of care role. (3 credit hours)

NSG 308 & 308L?Professional Nursing Skills II
Prerequisites: NSG 302, NSG 303, NSG 324
Corequisites: NSG 309, NSG 325
In this course, the student will learn advanced clinical nursing skills to practice competently and safely in complex health care settings. Skills for community-based practice will be included. (2 credit hours)

NSG 309?Professional Nursing Practice II
Prerequisites: NSG 302, NSG 303, NSG 324
Corequisites: NSG 308, NSG 325
In this course the student will explore issues and trends in professional nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Informatics, change theory, and evidence-based practice concepts will be incorporated. The student will be introduced to complementary and alternative therapies and implications for nursing practice. The student will continue to develop the role of provider of care for individuals and families. (3 credit hours)

NSG 312?Nursing Concepts, Roles and Issues
Prerequisites: ENG 325, PHL 301 and RN Licensure or permission of instructor
The RN student is introduced to nursing theories and their impact on the practice of professional nursing throughout this course. The role of the professional nurse, leader, client advocate and role model is discussed. The student examines the role of the nurse in the healthcare delivery system, both on the local level and in the political arena. (3 credit hours)

NSG 315?Health, Health Promotion and Framework for Practice
Prerequisites: NSG 312, NSG 320
Corequisites: NSG 312, NSG 320
In this course, students learn the theory, principles and practices of health education and health promotion in nursing practice. Theoretical models of health and health promotions will be explored. Healthy People 2010 will serve as a model for outcomes and practice. Students will examine best practice health promotion models that apply to individuals, group and communities and develop interventions, which incorporate these components. (3 credit hours)

NSG 318?Assessment of Human Responses to Illness
Prerequisites: RN licensure or permission of instructor
This course will explore the etiology, pathophysiologic basis, and clinical manifestations of common disease processes across the lifespan. Common disease processes from each body system will be discussed. Concepts of physical assessment will be incorporated using a body systems approach. Students will demonstrate the physical assessment techniques, integrating knowledge of pathophysiological changes. (4 credit hours)

NSG 320?Computer Applications in Health Care
Prerequisites: RN licensure or permission of the instructor
The course provides the student with the opportunity to investigate and use computer applications in the health care environment, particularly in the areas of clinical practice, education and research. The uses of computer technology in communication and networking will also be explored. (3 credit hours)

NSG 324 & 324C?Nursing Process Applications I
Prerequisites: NSG 203, NSG 255, BIO 300, CHM 310, MTH 130
Corequisites: NSG 302, NSG 303
In this course, the student will develop knowledge and skills to provide health promotion, acute intervention, ambulatory, and home care for selected health problems. Concepts of illness and disease management will be integrated. The student will apply the nursing process to selected health problems. The course includes a clinical component developing the role of provider of care for the individual. (5 credit hours)

NSG 325 & 325C?Nursing Process Applications II
Prerequisites: NSG 302, NSG 303, NSG 324
Corequisites: NSG 308, NSG 309
In this course the student will continue to develop knowledge and skills to provide health promotion, acute intervention, ambulatory, and home care for selected health problems. Students will apply the nursing process, integrating concepts of illness and disease management. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based nursing practice. The course includes a clinical component with continued development of the role of provider of care for the individual and family. (5 credit hours)

NSG 370?End of Life Issues
Prerequisites: RN licensure or permission of instructor
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to examine issues related to end of life care. The nine modules of the End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Curriculum will be incorporated into the course. Students will apply theory related to the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients near the end of life in clinical practice and/or case study situations. (3 credit hours)

NSG 371 & 371C?Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
Prerequisites: NSG 130 & 130C and permission of the instructor, or RN licensure
This is an introductory course to perioperative nursing and the perioperative setting. Information and concepts essential to perioperative nursing practice in the surgical environment will be presented. Unique didactic and clinical experiences in the surgical suite will provide the foundation required for the beginning level of perioperative nurse practice. (3 credit hours)

NSG 372?Spirituality in Healthcare Practice
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above
In this course students examine the roles of spirituality in healthcare practice. Healthcare interventions from birth through end-of-life care will be analyzed to determine what impact the spirituality of the patient and/or healthcare provider has on clinical outcomes and the healing process itself. Added focus will be given to specific populations including children, dying persons, and those who are bereaved. (3 credits)

NSG 380?NSG Process Apps. Older Adults with Clinical

NURSING

NSG 380 & 380C?NSG Process Applications for Older Adults
Prerequisites: NSG 203, NSG 255, BIO 300, CHM 310, MTH 130
In this course, the role of the professional nurse in optimizing the older adult's level of functioning and promoting dignity will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on nursing strategies that promote health, reduce risk, and prevent disease in the older adult in the community and in long-term care facilities. This course includes a clinical component focused on nursing care of the older adult. (3 credit hours)

NSG 381 & 381C?NSG Process Applications for Mental Health
Prerequisites: NSG 203, NSG 255, BIO 300, CHM 310, MTH 130
This course will explore the role of the professional nurse in optimizing the level of functioning and promoting dignity for individuals with mental health and psychiatric problems. Emphasis will be placed on nursing strategies that promote mental health, reduce risk, and prevent psychiatric disease for individuals and in the community. This course includes a clinical component focused on mental health nursing care. (3 credit hours)

NSG 403?Professional Nursing Practice III
Prerequisites: NSG 308, NSG 309, NSG 325
Corequisites: NSG 424
In this course the student will examine leadership theory and implications for nursing practice. The course will examine the application of process improvement strategies. Students will utilize group process, group dynamics, and process improvement strategies to develop a group leadership project. Student will be exposed to concepts of community health nursing including epidemiology and community assessment. Implications of global health care will be addressed. Emphasis in this course will include development of roles of provider of care for the community and designer/manager/coordinator of care. Students will also develop a career management plan that includes a professional portfolio. (3 credit hours)

NSG 409?Professional Nursing Practice IV
Prerequisites: NSG 403, NSG 424
Corequisites: NSG 410, NSG 425
In this course the student will explore concepts and theories of management. Influences of health care systems, economics and policy on professional nursing will be integrated. Role development for designer/manager/coordinator of care and member of the profession will be integrated into the course. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of care. (3 credit hours)

NSG 410?Research Applications
Prerequisites: Statistics, NSG 312 or permission of the instructor
This course introduces the student to the role of research in the delivery of health care. The scientific method and research process are examined. The student will evaluate and discuss research designs, sampling designs, data collection methods and data analysis. Various examples of research will be critiqued, focusing on the student's area of health care interests. (3 credit hours)

NSG 420 & 420C?Community Health Nursing
Prerequisites: RN licensure, HLT 301, NSG 300
Corequisites: NSG 312, NSG 315, NSG 318, NSG 320
This course is designed to develop the RN student's understanding of community health nursing. Topics emphasized include the family as client, the community as client, vulnerable populations, contemporary problems in community health nursing, and settings for community health nursing practice. Clinical experiences take place in a variety of community settings. (4 credit hours)

NSG 424 & 424C?Nursing Process Applications III
Prerequisites: NSG 308, NSG 309, NSG 325
Corequisites: NSG 403
In this course the student will continue to develop knowledge and skills to provide health promotion, acute intervention, ambulatory, and home care for selected health problems. Students will apply the nursing process, integrating concepts of illness and disease management. Role of provider of care in the community will be emphasized. The student will conduct a community assessment applying concepts of epidemiology. The course includes a clinical component with emphasis on developing the roles of provider of care for the community and designer/manager/coordinator of care. (5 credit hours)

NSG 425 & 425C?Nursing Process Applications IV
Prerequisites: NSG 403, NSG 424
Corequisites: NSG 409, NSG 410
In this course, the student will continue to develop knowledge and skills to provide health promotion, acute intervention, ambulatory, and home care for selected health problems. Students will apply the nursing process, integrating concepts of illness and disease management. Concepts emphasized include leadership/management and interdisciplinary collaboration. The course includes a clinical component with emphasis on developing the role of designer/manager/coordinator of care and provider of care in complex nursing situations. (5 credit hours)

NSG 430?High Acuity Nursing
Prerequisites: RN licensure or NSG 230 or permission of the instructor
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills to care for high acuity clients in a variety of health care settings. Students will use case studies to plan comprehensive therapeutic nursing interventions for clients with complex needs. (3 credit hours)

NSG 435?Nursing Case Management
Prerequisites: RN licensure of permission of the instructor
RN students will learn the information and skills intrinsic to the role of case manager. Students will explore collaborative strategies to enhance client care in a managed care environment and effective means to evaluate outcomes of interventions. (3 credit hours)

NSG 441?Holistic Nursing
Prerequisites: RN licensure or permission of the instructor
This course introduces students to the concept of self-healing within a philosophical and theoretical framework that includes quantum mechanics, mind/body phenomenon, innate intelligence and the energy body. This foundation is used to explore holistic nursing and energy therapy practice. (3 credit hours)

NSG 445 & 445C?NSG Process Applications for Mothers and Newborns
Prerequisites: NSG 308, NSG 309, NSG 325
In this course, the role of the professional nurse in caring for the childbearing family will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on nursing strategies that promote health, reduce risk, and prevent disease in the mother and newborn infant. This course includes a clinical component focused on the nursing care of childbearing families. (3 credit hours)

NSG 446 & 446C?NSG Process Applications for Children
Prerequisites: NSG 308, NSG 309, NSG 325
In this course, the role of the professional nurse in caring for children is explored. The role of the pediatric nurse as provider of care in the community will be examined with an emphasis on nursing strategies that promote health, reduce risk, and prevent disease in children. This course includes a clinical component focused on the nursing care of children. (3 credit hours)

NSG 450?Global Health Issues
Prerequisites: RN Licensure or permission of the instructor
This course is intended to provide a qualitative and quantitative review of global health issues. It will focus on culture variations in healthcare delivery. It will provide a broad survey of the main facts, issues, perspectives, methods, results and conclusions in the area of global populations and health. It will address some of the unique qualities of enthnomedicine, variations in socioeconomic status and the impact of societal variation on contemporary issues affecting global health. The course will provide an opportunity for students to engage in discussions of comparative regional health issues that impact healthcare delivery. The course will facilitate the student's ability to explain the significant role healthcare plays in the global community. (3 credit hours)

NSG 460?Advanced Nursing Leadership
Prerequisites: RN licensure, ENG 325
The student will explore and define diverse components and skills of successful leaders in nursing and health care. Emphasis is on knowledge of process/project management, professional presentation, grant processes, quality measure, work style analysis and career options. (3 credit hours)

NSG 470?Special Topics in Nursing
Prerequisites: RN licensure or permission of the instructor
This course offers students the opportunity to study special topics in nursing. Topics include issues in Aging, Forensics, Adult Health, and other courses based upon needs and interests. (3 credit hours)

NSG 475 & 475C?Leadership & Management in Nursing
Prerequisites: RN Licensure
Corequisites: NSG 410, NSG 420, and NSG 485
This course will include examination of leadership, management and change theories. Emphasis is on acquiring the knowledge, skills and abilities required to collaborate in creating, mobilizing and motivating an interdisciplinary team to achieve high quality outcomes. Research findings will be incorporated. An individually designed leadership clinical experience will provide the opportunity to implement concepts. (4 credit hours)

NSG 485C?Capstone Seminar & Project
Prerequisites: RN licensure
Corequisites: NSG 410, NSG 420/420C, NSG 475/475C
This is a capstone course designed to integrate concepts of health promotion, community health nursing, leadership and management, and research in a seminar format. The project will be conducted in a service-learning context, designed and implemented in collaboration with a community partner. The seminar will discuss management of the service-learning project with integration of concepts from previous courses. (2 credit hours)

NSG 490?Contemporary Nursing Issues & Theory
Prerequisites: RN Licensure and an earned Baccalaureate degree in an area other than nursing.
The essential competencies that are introduced in the traditional Baccalaureate in Nursing programs are examined. This course explores and analyses current issues facing the professional practice of nursing in today's delivery of healthcare. (3 credit hours)

NSG 506?Nursing Theory & Role Development
Prerequisites: IDS 501
Students critically analyze theories from nursing and related fields and apply these in a variety of situations that involve the health care of individuals, groups and communities. The development of advanced practice roles is explored, particularly in the areas of administration and education. Professional, social and legal factors that influence the roles and practice of nursing are considered.

NSG 515?Advanced Issues in Clinical Practice
Prerequisites: IDS 501, IDS 507, IDS 509, NSG 506
This course focuses on the study of current issues affecting clinical practice. Systems and multidisciplinary aspects of care will be considered as they impact the delivery of healthcare. Students will select a clinical area of interest and explore particular patient care issues through a problem-based analysis of client outcomes and healthcare interventions. Student will incorporate theories and research regarding best practice in delivery of healthcare and consider future trends. (3 credit hours)

NSG 522?Ethical, Legal and Political Issues in Contemporary Nursing
Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing graduate program and IDS 507
In this course, the student examines and analyses the impact of ethical, legal and political issues that are a force in the delivery of healthcare today. Through case studies, specific points of healthcare delivery are identified and used by the student for the analysis of the ethical, political and legal issues. The student will apply ethical, legal and political knowledge to both professional and organizational behavior. (3 credits)

NSG 600?Educational Theory & Practice                                                                                                Prerequisites:  IDS 501, IDS 507, IDS 509, IDS 517, NSG 506, NSG 515                                                      In this course students explore and critique theories and philosophical foundations of education and instructional design and their applications to education in nursing and health care.  Students utilize principles of curriculum development, learning theories and instructional design to facilitate learning.  Curriculum development is emphasized at institutional level, course level, and individual class level in academic and clinical settings.  Students will develop a knowledge base in evidence-based educational practice. 

NSG 603?Instructional Strategies & Technologies
Prerequisites: NSG 600 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
Corequisites: NSG 600 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
In this course students explore, analyze, and evaluate teaching strategies as applied to various populations with emphasis on diversity in learning styles and the adult learner. Students will select appropriate teaching strategies for traditional, on-line, and clinical instruction. Multimedia resources and distance learning techniques are integrated into micro teaching opportunities to assist the student to develop and refine personal teaching techniques. This course provides students with the opportunity to apply technology tools with a primary focus in either the teaching/learning environment or health care practice.

NSG 612?Measurement & Evaluation in Education
Prerequisites: NSG 600 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
Corequisites: NSG 600 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
In this course, students analyze theories of measurement and evaluation as they relate to the various aspects of instruction in nursing and healthcare education. Class activities are designed to offer students opportunities to study and use a variety of measurement and evaluation techniques appropriate for classroom and clinical nursing settings. Students analyze ethical, legal and social issues involving measurement and evaluation as well as uses and limitations of evaluation instruments in a variety of nursing situations.

NSG 650?Management Theory & Decision Making                                                                            Prerequisites:  IDS 501, IDS 507, IDS 509, IDS 517, NSG 506, NSG 515
This course will provide an overview of managerial strategies that promote organizational effectiveness in a cost-effective, quality driven health care market. This course will focus on the overall responsibility of the nursing management for acquisition and deployment of resources to support the health care of individuals and aggregates.

NSG 655?Financial Management of Healthcare
Prerequisites: NSG 650 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
Corequisites: NSG 650 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
In this course, students explore the factors that influence the financing of healthcare in the US; the economic implications of health planning, the organization of personnel and resources, the design of payment systems and the outcomes of care. In addition, students will use spreadsheets and databases to analyze issues and plan budgets for managing fiscal resources in a variety of health care settings.

NSG 660?Human Resource Management
Prerequisites: NSG 650 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
Corequisites: NSG 650 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
This course examines strategic human resource management in healthcare and advanced practice nursing administration. Functional areas that define the core of human resource management essentials are analyzed. Human resource management strategies are formulated to enhance organizational performance. Legal and ethical dimensions of human resource management in advanced practice nursing administration are appraised. Theoretical and empirical findings in the development of research-based practice are examined.

NSG 670?Practicum in Nursing
Prerequisites: NSG 650
Practicum in a health care setting in which the students develop leadership and management skills. In addition, students attend a seminar that provides opportunities for concept development and reflections on practice.

NSG 680?Practicum in Nursing
Prerequisites: NSG 600
Students will work in a practicum in a nursing/health care educational setting, with nurse educators to develop teaching and assessment skills. In addition, students attend a seminar that provides opportunities for concept development and reflections on practice.

NSG 690?Master?s Scholarly Project Planning
Prerequisites: Completion of IDS; Nursing Core courses; NSG 600; and no more than one semester prior to graduation.
This is the first course in a sequence that will culminate in the Master of Science in Nursing scholarly project.  In this Pass/Fail course students identify a problem relevant to nursing, critique relevant literature and develop a plan to promote health, prevent disease or improve nursing practice.  At the conclusion of this first course, students will present, in writing, an integrative analysis of the topic and plan for application to practice in NSG 692.  The Master?s Scholarly project is conducted under the direction of a faculty project advisor.

NSG 692?Master's Project
Prerequisites: NSG 690
In this second component of the Master?s Scholarly project, students implement the project plan designed in NSG 690, providing the opportunity to apply leadership skills in their area of expertise and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in a specialized field of interest.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

OTA 101?Fundamentals of the Profession
This course provides an orientation to the profession of occupation therapy. The roles of the assistant level therapist and the OT philosophy and practice standards of the profession will be emphasized. Students will become acquainted with the history and development of the profession, as well as its relationship to other health professions, the diversity of its service settings and functions as they relate to the future of the profession. Students will also be introduced to medical terminology used in documentation/treatment planning. (3 credit hours)

OTA 104 & 104L?Therapy Skills
Prerequisites: OTA 101, OTA 151
Corequisites: OTA 152
In this course students will explore the history of media as a treatment modality. Self-awareness, criteria for activity choices and activity analysis will also be examined. Students will begin to understand the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process. Occupation-based practice and how multicultural issues impact occupational therapy intervention will be presented. In the laboratory students will explore basic media. Tool use and safety will be emphasized. (3 credit hours)

OTA 114L?Therapy Skills Lab
Prerequisites: OTA 104
In this course students will explore advanced media activities to include woodworking, ceramics and leather. Application of these media within the occupational therapy process will be discussed. Tool use, safety, activity analysis, problem solving and process development will be emphasized. (1 credit hour)

OTA 151?Functional Anatomy I
Corequisites: OTA 101, BIO 211
This course will present the study of movement of the upper extremities as they relate to activity, disability and occupational therapy intervention. Muscle origins, insertions and innervations will also be presented. In the laboratory sessions students will be involved in soft tissue palpations, bony palpations and bony landmark identifications. The students will become familiar with range of motion evaluations and manual muscle testing. (2 credit hours)

OTA 152?Functional Anatomy II
Prerequisites: OTA 151, OTA 101, BIO 211
Corequisites: BIO 212
This course will present the study of movement of the facial muscles, temporomandibular joint, neck, trunk, and lower body as it relates to activity, disability and occupational therapy intervention. Muscles of respiration, posture and normal gait will also be presented. Muscle origins, insertions and innervations will be reviewed. In the laboratory sessions students will be involved in soft tissue palpations, bony palpations and bony landmark identifications. (2 credit hours)

OTA 163?Principles & Procedures of OT - Psychiatric Disorders
Prerequisites: PSY 201
Corequisites: OTA 163C, PSY 204
In this course the student will learn the roles of occupational therapy in psychiatry. Course materials will present frames of reference, basic group process skills, therapeutic use of self and various intervention techniques as they apply to psychiatric settings and populations. Fieldwork will further expose the student to opportunities to integrate new learning. (3 credit hours)

OTA 163C?Principles & Procedures of OT - Psychiatric Disorders Fieldwork
Prerequisites: PSY 201
Corequisites: OTA 163, PSY 204
Students are sent to facilities which do and do not provide Occupational Therapy services. The focus is principally on the diversity of settings in which OT may function and the interpersonal dynamics within the facilities and communications between staff and client populations. (1 credit) Level I-A Fieldwork

OTA 203?Pathologic Conditions
Prerequisites: All 1st year classes
In this course the student will explore the health-illness-health continuum. Etiology, management and prognosis of specific diseases of childhood, adulthood and aged populations will be presented and discussed. (2 credit hours )

OTA 231?Pediatric Programming
Prerequisites: PSY 202, OTA 203
Corequisites: OTA 231C, OTA 231L
This course addresses pediatric intervention procedures which are based on an understanding of relevant pediatric frames of reference. The course covers the developmental process from prenatal to adolescence with various diagnostic groups in a variety of settings. The students gain an understanding of the evaluation process, treatment planning, documentation and the role of the COTA in relationship to parents, care givers and other service providers. Concurrent laboratory and fieldwork experiences expand observational skills, provide opportunities for client centered interventions, and refine documentation skills. (3 credit hours)

OTA 231C?Pediatric Programming Fieldwork
Prerequisites: PSY 202, OTA 203
Corequisites: OTA 231
Students are involved in pediatric facilities and will have limited responsibilities for client evaluation, treatment intervention, program implementation and development. (1 credit hour) Level I-B Fieldwork

OTA 241?Geriatric Programming
Prerequisites: PSY 202, OTA 203
Corequisites: OTA 241C, OTA 241L
This course addresses geriatric intervention procedures, which are based on an understanding of relevant geriatric frames of reference. The course the normal aging process and how the physical and psychosocial changes affect elders. Various diagnostic groups and treatment settings are explored. The students gain an understanding of the evaluation process, treatment planning, documentation and the role of the COTA in relationship to care givers and other service providers. Concurrent laboratory and fieldwork experiences expand observational skills, provide opportunities for client-centered interventions, and refine documentation skills. (3 credit hours)

OTA 241C?Geriatric Programming Fieldwork
Prerequisites: PSY 202, OTA 203
Corequisites: OTA 241
Students are involved in geriatric facilities and will have limited responsibilities for client evaluation, treatment intervention, program implementation and development. (1 credit hour) Level I-B Fieldwork

OTA 252?Therapeutic Adaptation
Prerequisites: OTA 203
Corequisites: OTA 261
In this course the student will have hands on experience and learn about assistive devices and therapeutic interventions using devices in all areas of activities of daily living, work and play/leisure. They will also participate in fabricating assistive devices and orthoses. Therapy testing equipment and various evaluation tools will also be discussed. (4 credit hours)

OTA 261?Principles & Procedures of OT - Physical Dysfunction
Prerequisites: OTA 203
Corequisites: OTA 252
This course will present diagnoses of general medical, neurological and orthopedic conditions commonly treated in occupational therapy practices. Etiology, pathology, course of treatment, prognosis and prevention will be discussed as they apply to the assistant-level therapist. Fieldwork will afford opportunities to develop observational skills regarding various conditions, treatment techniques and documentation. Problem solving to enable normal activity will be emphasized. (3 credit hours)

OTA 270?Fieldwork Level II - A
Prerequisites: ALL other academic course work completed.
The essentials of education for the occupational therapy assistant (as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association), require that the student successfully complete at least two Level II fieldwork assignments at (or within 18 months of) the completion of all other academic course work. It is the intention of these essentials to encourage the student to gain multiple opportunities to further develop fieldwork skills in diverse settings, thus insuring a broad-based knowledge of the profession and its practices. The student is encouraged to seek out placements that will best serve these ends. Scheduled with the OTA program fieldwork coordinator, these fieldwork assignments are taken as full-time non-paid, pre-employment experiences. (6 credit hours)

OTA 271?Field Work Level II-B
Prerequisites: ALL other academic course work completed.
The essentials of education for the occupational therapy assistant (as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association), require that the student successfully complete at least two Level II fieldwork assignments at (or within 18 months of) the completion of all other academic course work. It is the intention of these essentials to encourage the student to gain multiple opportunities to further develop fieldwork skills in diverse settings, thus insuring a broad-based knowledge of the profession and its practices. The student is encouraged to seek out placements that will best serve these ends. Scheduled with the OTA program fieldwork coordinator, these fieldwork assignments are taken as full-time non-paid, pre-employment experiences. (6 credit hours)

OTA 285?Interdisciplinary Professional Seminar
Prerequisites: Completion of all required professional courses
This course provides the student with opportunities to explore the past and present issues and future trends, which impact, on health care and health professionals. The course focus will include health care models, economics and educational preparation required for various health professionals. The content will build on concepts introduced in OTA 101. (1 credit hour)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

OTB 300?Theory I
Prerequisites: Prerequisite into the professional coursework sequence
This course focuses on history of occupational therapy (OT) and the development of OT philosophy, frames of reference, and theory. OT Practice Framework and activity analysis will be introduced with an overview of the OT process. The course will focus on developing critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills that are necessary to be an effective/successful occupational therapist. The course will also examine OT's role in health and wellness, the OT/OTA relationship, OT ethics and the core values/attitudes of OT practice, the structure/function of national and state OT organizations, and the future of the profession. (3 credit hours)

OTB 310 & 310L?Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology
A comprehensive review of human nervous system design and functions. Particular attention will focus upon sensorimotor, cognitive, limbric, cortical and subcortical processes. Students will attend to cause/effect relationships between disorders, CNS lesions and associated symptoms. (4 credit hours)

OTB 312/BIO 312?Research Methodology
Prerequisites: Statistics and a basic computer course
Students critically review and investigate generic healthcare and specialty-specific literature and efficacy studies. Emphasis is placed upon the student's development of abilities to read, fathom and respond to questions regarding selected studies from specialty journals, and to pose questions regarding their selected profession in research terms. Course content will set the stage for later scholarly research investigations. (3 credit hours)

OTB 314?Humans in Motion
Prerequisites: BIO 322
Corequisites: BIO 330
This comprehensive lecture and laboratory study analyzes normal human motion. Students learn through "hands-on" laboratory sessions to enhance lectures and reading material. Students are expected to have previous knowledge of human anatomy/physiology and specifically nervous and musculoskeletal systems. (4 credit hours)

OTB 316 & 316L?OT in Mental Health: Principles & Methods
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the professional coursework sequence
Corequisites: OTB 300, BIO 310, OTB 325C
This course focuses on principles and intervention techniques used with individuals and populations experiencing a range of psychosocial dysfunction. Topics include models of practice within psychiatric OT, therapeutic use of self, communication skills, assessment tools, intervention techniques, group dynamic skills, and community-based intervention. (4 credit hours)

OTB 324 & 324L?OT in Pediatrics: Principles & Methods
Prerequisites: OTB 300, OTB 316
Corequisites: OTB 335C
The course incorporates knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgments required to participate in OT programs in pediatric settings. Opportunities will be provided to explore and study methods and procedures for evaluation and implementation in pediatric settings. Culture, politics, ethics, legal, socioeconomics and spiritual issues/needs will be addressed through case study, diagnosis related research, evaluation/assessment research, and treatment implementation strategies. (4 credit hours)

OTB 325C?Fieldwork I - A Mental Health Restrictions
Prerequisites: Student must have on files completed JCHS personal health history, current PPH, Current BLS healthcare provider/CPR certification, proof of required immunizations or waivers, and medical insurance.
Corequisites: OTB 300, OTB 316
In this course students engage consumers in community-based fieldwork settings to explore and examine issues of mental health, interpersonal and professional communication skills, and identification and enforcement of theories as they relate to varied, community-based treatment settings. Students will document interactions using journal and selected assigned formats. In accordance with AOTA Essentials and Guidelines Level I fieldwork may be supervised by qualified personnel including but not limited to, licensed occupational therapists, licensed occupational therapy assistants, teachers, social workers, nurses, physical therapists, etc. (2 credit hours)

OTB 331/331L?Community-based Occupations
Prerequisites: OTB 300, OTB 316
Corequisites: OTB 340
An expansive examination of occupation related to topics presented in OT Theory I and Humans in Motion. Students will examine and apply theories of the profession through involvement with occupational task analysis in minor crafts, community-based occupational assessments, and examination of overall evaluation and intervention processes. (4 credit hours)

OTB 335C?Fieldwork - B Pediatric
Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior semester's coursework
Corequisites: OTB 324, OTB 331
Students will interact with consumer populations in pediatric settings where OT services may or may not be provided. Roles will be assigned by OT program faculty and qualified on-site supervisors. Students will document their observation and interaction using reflective journal entries and structured formats for graded assignments. In accordance with AOTA Essentials and Guidelines, Level I fieldwork will be supervised by qualified personnel including, but not limited to, licensed occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy assistants, teachers, social workers, nurses, physical therapists, etc. (2 credit hours )

OTB 340?Media
Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior semester's coursework
Corequisites: OTB 331, OTB 335C
Students learn process-oriented planning, problem solving, analysis of tool use for work hardening, energy conservation, work simplification and joint protection, using the media of wood, clay, and leather. Detailed occupational task analyses, task grading, and occupation meaningfulness are studied as seen within corequisite, fieldwork assignment in practice settings. (3 credit hours)

OTB 400?Theory II
Prerequisites: Junior Level OT Professional Coursework
Corequisites: OTB 421, OTB 424, OTB 425C, OTB 431, OTB 460
This course presents models of practice and frames of reference, which serve as the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy practice. Understanding these models is critical to decision making in assessment tool and therapeutic intervention strategies selection. The course addresses theoretical bases and relevance of the evaluation process. Students become familiar with tools that assess motor control, dexterity, sensory processing and work activities, and instruments designed within particular service delivery models. The course also reviews prevalent and emerging practice. (3 credit hours)

OTB 421?Adult Conditions
Prerequisites: OTB 331
Corequisites: OTB 425C, OTB 431
This lecture based course concentrates on the evaluation and treatment of medical, surgical, neurological, orthopedic and musculoskeletal, physically disabling conditions. Taught in concert with Adult Conditions Lab, students have multiple opportunities to practice intervention strategies and techniques in a laboratory setting in preparation for their upcoming, full-time fieldwork experiences. Lecture and guest presentations relate a myriad of physically disabling conditions, rehabilitation processes and techniques used by members of our profession. Students interact with client populations during Level I-C fieldwork experiences. (3 credit hours)

OTB 424?OT in Geriatrics: Principles & Methods
Prerequisites: JR level OT professional coursework
Corequisites: OTB 400, OTB 421, OTB 425C, OTB 431, OTB 460
This lecture course reviews theories of aging, occupational therapy specific assessment tools and intervention techniques, issues of family dynamics, patient and family education with emphasis on multiplicity of diagnoses. Students will consider needs of several groups: well-elderly, consumers who, due to aging, are becoming more infirmed, consumers who have disabilities and are now aging, and those with degenerative diseases whose impairments multiply due to aging. (3 credit hours)

OTB 425C?Fieldwork I - C Adult/Geriatric
Prerequisites: OTB 335C
Corequisites: OTB 421, OTB 424, OTB 431, OTB 460
Students interact in principally geriatric, community-based settings to provide occupational therapy services, under supervision of experienced occupational therapy personnel and other clinicians. Students will develop intervention programs and document patient assessment and treatment interactions. (2 credit hours)

OTB 431?Adult Conditions Laboratory
Prerequisites: Junior level OT professional coursework
Corequisites: OTB 421, OTB 424, OTB 425C, OTB 460
The student will develop skills in techniques of occupational therapy intervention with adult populations. These interventions include self-care, occupational tasks of daily living, orthoses, prosthetics, adaptive devices, adaptation principles and applications for myriad needs and settings. Theoretical frames of reference and a wide range of assessment and treatment tools and techniques are addresses. This course affords the student opportunities to engage in initiation to and practice with assessment tools and intervention techniques, which are specific to segments of our adult, community-based populations. (2 credit hours)

OTB 435C?Fieldwork I - D Senior Project
Prerequisites: OTB 425C, OTB 440
Corequisites: OTB 450, OTB 482
One day per week students will interact with client populations in various local facilities/programs where occupational therapy may or may not be readily available. Roles and functions will be developed by students in collaboration with occupational therapy faculty in cooperation with onsite supervisors. Objectives will include student presentation of OT service proposals and implementation of those programs within assigned facilities as time permits. Students will document their experiences and meet with course instructor weekly to review experiences and review program developments and process. (2 credit hours)

OTB 440?Service Management
Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior semester's coursework
This course provides students opportunities to develop professional skills in occupational therapy-based administrative, service management functions. This course prepares the student to be a self reliant, autonomous practitioner of occupational therapy. (3 credit hours)

OTB 445C?Fieldwork II - A
Prerequisites: Completion of all required General Education and OT academic coursework (other than OTB 485, Senior Seminar), successful accomplishment of all Level I fieldwork assignments.
Students use accumulated academic, laboratory and level-I fieldwork learning experiences to continue toward entry level competence in facilities and with agencies providing occupational therapy services to varied individuals, groups and populations. Supervised directly by experienced and licensed occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants, students practice the art and science of occupational therapy in preparation for graduation. This experience is a distinct service environment, practice opportunity. Evaluation is pass/fail, no grade assigned. (6 credit hours)

OTB 450?Program Development
Prerequisites: OTB 460
Corequisites: OTB 440, OTB 482, OTB 435C
This course incorporates knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgments required to develop, alter, or enhance OT programs in a wide variety of practice settings. Opportunities will be provided to explore and study program design, methods and procedures for implementation and evaluation in community-based practice models reflecting future healthcare and business trends. Culture, politics, ethics, legal, socioeconomic and spiritual issues/needs will be addressed through student developed pilot service programs to area agencies/facilities. (3 credit hours)

OTB 460?Clinical Reasoning
Prerequisites: Junior Level OT Professional Coursework
Corequisites: OTB 421, OTB 424, OTB 425C, OTB 431
This course challenges the student to view, develop, and use clinical reasoning skills on both micro (individual consumer) and macro (community-based support organization) levels. Addressing case study practice situations in concert with ""live"" consumers in related clinically-based course work (Level 1-C fieldwork), each student will recognize and prioritize problems and the full range of potential solutions from the consumer's point of view while considering ramifications of difference courses of action. Through class discussion and onsite interviews with consumers and agency representatives, students will analyze pertinent issues in order to recognize outcome management. Students will also develop a group grant proposal for future senior project. (3 credit hours)

OTB 465C?Fieldwork II - B
Prerequisites: Completion of all required General Education and OT academic course work (other than OTB 485, Senior Seminar), successful accomplishments of all Level I and Level II-A fieldwork
Students use accumulated academic, laboratory, level I and level II-A fieldwork learning experiences to continue toward entry level competence in facilities and with agencies providing occupational therapy services to varied individuals, groups and populations. Supervised directly by experienced occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants, students practice the art and science of occupational therapy in preparation for graduation. This experience is a second and distinctly different service environment practice opportunity, Evaluation is pass/fail, no grade is assigned. (6 credit hours: 12 weeks full-time as defined by the fieldwork site)

OTB 470 & 470L?Technology
Prerequisites: OTB 421, OTB 431, OTB 460
This course provides students multiple opportunities to explore and experience the continuum of technology as it applies to occupational therapy intervention and practice. Students will explore resources, make appropriate selections for intervention, adapt materials and applications for a range of technological interventions to address consumer goals. (3 credit hours)

OTB 482?OT Elective
Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior semester's coursework
Corequisites: OTB 435C, OTB 440, OTB 450
From the entrepreneurial perspective, the student will have an opportunity for group investigation and study under faculty supervision. Students will engage with community organizations and agencies to research specific diagnoses, theory application with community-based populations, technique applications, and evaluation/assessment tool use. Students will develop a market strategy for an occupational therapy service/product of their design, including: creating a brochure, executive summary, and a web page, investigating reimbursement/funding resources and developing accounting procedures for a financial plan. (1-3 credits)

OTB 485?Senior Seminar
Prerequisites: OTB 465C
Students meet in the academic setting to discuss imminent professional tasks; employment interviewing, contract negotiation, issues of supervision, registry examination preparation, and resume writing. They also critically review their accomplished program of study and provide feedback to program faculty in order to improve course offerings and content applicability to current fieldwork practice needs. (1 cr hr)

OTB 499?Independent Study (Fieldwork) in Oc
Corequisites: All related academic coursework, completed Record of Medical Examination, current CPR certification, current immunizations, current medical insurance coverage or waiver.
Student will interact with consumer populations in the early childhood, psychiatric, and adult settings where OT services are provided. Roles will be assigned by OT program faculty and qualified onsite supervisors. Students will document their experiences and meet with OT faculty and onsite supervisors to report development/outcomes of health promotion programs. This is a specialized fieldwork addressing one or all settings. Specific assignments will be related to each area addressed and will be assigned on an individual basis. (Variable credit hours: 1-3 credits with a 3 to 1 contact hour ratio)

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

PHA 290?Independent Study
This course consists of supervised independent study and research in an area pertinent to health and medicine. The student must present a written proposal for the project and receive the approval of the course instructor immediately after registering for the course. (1-3 credit hours)

PHA 300?Clinical Medicine I
This course is the first in a sequence of three courses that examines diseases commonly encountered in primary care practice. Diseases covered include disorders of the hematologic, immunologic, skin, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory and psychiatry systems. Each disease is described in terms of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Attention is also given to primary and secondary methods of disease prevention. Diseases are reviewed from the organ systems approach in coordination with other courses in the clinical core (Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Diagnostics, Clinical Skills and Clinical Pharmacology). (5 credit hours)

PHA 301?Clinical Medicine II
Prerequisites: PHA 300
This course is the second in a sequence of three courses that examine diseases commonly encountered in primary care practice. Diseases covered include disorders of the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, EENT, and neurological systems. Each disease is examined in terms of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Attention is also given to primary and secondary methods of disease prevention. Diseases are reviewed from an organ systems approach in coordination with other courses in the clinical core (Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Diagnostics, Clinical Skills and Clinical Pharmacology). (5 credit hours)

PHA 302?Clinical Medicine III
Prerequisites: PHA 301
This course is the third in a sequence of three courses that examine diseases commonly encountered in primary care practice. Topics covered in this course include pediatrics, gerontology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and surgery. Diseases are examined in terms of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Attention is also given to primary and secondary methods of disease prevention. Diseases are reviewed from an organ systems approach in coordination with other courses in the clinical core (Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Skills and Clinical Pharmacology). (4 credit hours)

PHA 303 & 303L?Clinical Anatomy & Physiology I
This course is the first in a two course sequence devoted to the study of gross anatomy, clinical physiology, and pathophysiology. Special attention is given to the clinical significance of topographical and regional anatomical features. This course, as much as possible, follows an organ system approach with the remainder of the clinical core. The course includes lecture as well as a lab to include cadaver and computerized dissection displays. (4 credit hours)

PHA 304 & 304L?Clinical Anatomy & Physiology II
Prerequisites: PHA 303
This course is the second in a two course sequence devoted to the study of gross anatomy, clinical physiology, and pathophysiology. Special attention is given to the clinical significance of topographical and regional anatomical features. This course follows an organ system approach with the remainder of the clinical core. The course includes lecture as well as a lab to include cadaver and computerized dissection displays. (4 credit hours)

PHA 306 & 306L?Clinical Skills I
This course is the first in a sequence of three courses designed to develop clinical skills necessary for practice as a physician assistant in primary care. Knowledge and skills relevant to obtaining a medical history and conducting a physical examination are the focus of this initial course. (3 credit hours)

PHA 307 & 307L?Clinical Skills II
Prerequisites: PHA 306
This course is the second in a sequence of three courses designed to develop clinical skills necessary for practice as a physician assistant in primary care. This course enhances knowledge and skills relevant to obtaining a medical history, conducting specialty examinations, formulating a differential diagnosis and initial treatment plan, presenting a case in a professional setting. (3 credit hours)

PHA 308 & 308L?Clinical Skills III
Prerequisites: PHA 307
This course is the third in a sequence of three courses designed to develop clinical skills necessary for practice as a physician assistant in primary care. The skills developed in this course are those related to obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency medicine, geriatrics, orthopedics and surgery. Completion of the PALS and ACLS certification requirements are also included. (3 credit hours)

PHA 309?Behavioral Medicine I
This course is the first in a sequence of two courses designed to study behavioral medicine. Behavioral medicine represents an integration of behavioral psychology and biomedical sciences in the study of health and disease. This interdisciplinary approach facilitates identification of the complex determinants of disease as well as effective preventive and therapeutic interventions. Issues covered in this first semester include nutrition and exercise, behavior change and addictions. (2 credit hours)

PHA 310?Behavioral Medicine II
Prerequisites: PHA 309
This course is the second of two courses designed to study behavioral medicine. Behavioral medicine represents an integration of behavioral psychology and biomedical sciences in the study of health and disease. This interdisciplinary approach facilitates identification of the complex determinants of disease as well as effective preventive and therapeutic interventions. Topics covered in this section include group and community behavior change, sexuality and special topics. (2 credit hours)

PHA 312?Clinical Pharmacology I
This course is the first in a sequence of three courses designed to provide a solid foundation in pharmacokinetics and pharmacological interventions for diseases covered in the Clinical Medicine sequence. In doing so, it serves to fulfill a portion of the State's requirements for physician assistants to apply for prescriptive authority. (2 credit hours)

PHA 313?Clinical Pharmacology II
Prerequisites: PHA 312
This course is the second in a sequence of three courses designed to provide a solid foundation in pharmacokinetics and pharmacological interventions for diseases covered in the Clinical Medicine sequence. In doing so, it serves to fulfill a portion of the state's requirements for physician assistants to apply for prescriptive authority. (2 credit hours)

PHA 314?Clinical Pharmacology III
Prerequisites: PHA 313
This course is the third in a sequence of three courses designed to provide a solid foundation in pharmacokinetics and pharmacological interventions for diseases covered in the Clinical Medicine sequence. In doing so, it serves to fulfill a portion of the state's requirements for physician assistants to apply for prescriptive authority. (1 credit hour)

PHA 315 & 315L?Clinical Diagnostics I
This course is the first in a sequence of three courses providing a practical approach to diagnostic testing in the primary care setting. It is designed to train students to order, perform and interpret the results of diagnostic procedures most commonly used in primary care, with attention to cost-benefit ratio. Students will learn the indications for, sequencing of and interpretation of results of tests commonly used in the diagnosis of dermatologic, hematologic, cardiac, pulmonary, infectious and inflammatory disorders. (3 credit hours)

PHA 316 & 316L?Clinical Diagnostics II
Prerequisites: PHA 315 & 315L
This course is the second in a sequence of three courses providing a practical approach to clinical application of laboratory medicine. It is designed to train students to perform and interpret the laboratory procedures most commonly utilized in a primary care setting. Study will include basic theory, selection, and interpretation of the most frequently used laboratory diagnostics. Topic include tests used in pulmonary, hematologic, cardiologic, gastroenterologic, neurologic, genitourinary, and endocrine disease. (3 credit hours)

PHA 317?Clinical Diagnostics III
Prerequisites: PHA 316 & 316L
This course is the third in a sequence of three courses providing a practical approach to clinical application of laboratory medicine. It is designed to train students to perform and interpret the laboratory procedures most commonly utilized in a primary care setting. Study will include basic theory, selection, and interpretation of the most frequently used laboratory diagnostics. Topic include tests used in pulmonary, hematologic, cardiologic, gastroenterologic, neurologic, genitourinary, and endocrine disease. (2 credit hours)

PHA 318?Professional Seminar I
This course is the first in a sequence of three courses that will examine the professional issues that physician assistants commonly face in practice. Issues and topics addressed this semester include introduction to computer applications, introduction to using medical literature from the World Wide Web and print sources, evidence-based medicine and statistics. (1 credit hour)

PHA 319?Professional Seminar II
Prerequisite: PHA 318
This course is the second in a sequence of three courses that will examine professional issues physician assistants commonly face in practice. The primary focus will be on public health issues, with particular emphasis on principles and methods of epidemiology and their contribution to clinical and community health practice. In addition, students will learn how to perform a critical analysis of the medical literature. (1 credit hour)

PHA 320?Professional Seminar III
Prerequisites: PHA 319
This course is the third in a sequence of three courses that will examine the professional issues physician assistants commonly face in practice. Topics covered during this semester include:
Introduction to and history of the physician assistant profession
Physician assistant professional organizations (AAPA,VAPA, SAAAPA)
Credentialing and licensing of physician assistants
State statutes and regulations of physician assistants
Prescribing and dispensing prescriptions
Health system organizations and managed care
Continuing medical evaluation, PANCE, PANRE
Role of the physician assistant in a variety of settings
Job searching, resume writing, contract negotiations
Loan repayment, scholarship opportunities
Post-graduate programs
Current issues and future trends of the physician assistant profession
Ethical principles and their application to clinical care
Through lectures, computer technology, classroom and panel discussions, the student will gain insight into these common issues faced by physician assistants during practice.(2 credit hours)

PHA 401?Internal Medicine Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous rotations
This is a required two-month rotation that takes place in inpatient settings. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student in the diagnosis, management and treatment of acute and chronic medical problems commonly encountered in the internal medicine setting. Emphasis is placed on the care of adult, nonpatients in rural communities. (6 credit hours)

PHA 403?Family Practice Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous rotations
This is a required two-month rotation that takes place in outpatient and/or inpatient settings. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients in a family practice setting. Emphasis is placed on the primary care needs of patients in rural communities. (6 credit hours)

PHA 405?Pediatrics Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous rotations
This is a required one-month rotation which takes place in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student on growth and development of the child from infancy to adolescence and the diagnosis, management and treatment of common acute and chronic medical problems seen in pediatric practice. Emphasis is placed on conditions and disease entities commonly encountered in the rural primary care setting. (3 credit hours)

PHA 407?Women's Health Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous clinical rotations
This is a required one-month rotation. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student on maternal and fetal well-being and the diagnosis, management and treatment of common acute and chronic medical problems commonly encountered in women's health. Emphasis is placed on the care of obstetrical and gynecological patients in a rural primary care setting. (3 credit hours)

PHA 409?Emergency Medicine Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous clinical rotations
This is a required one-month rotation that takes place in an emergency department. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common emergent, urgent, and non-urgent medical problems which present to the emergency department. Emphasis is placed on those conditions and disease entities commonly encountered in the rural primary care setting. (3 credit hours)

PHA 411?Psychiatry Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous clinical rotations
This is required one-month rotation that takes place in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The purpose of this rotation is to teach the student to evaluate, diagnose, and treat common acute and chronic psychiatric problems through direct patient contact. Emphasis is placed on conditions and disease entities commonly encountered in the rural primary care setting. (3 credit hours)

PHA 413?General Surgery Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous rotations
This required one-month rotation is conducted in both clinical and hospital settings. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student in the diagnosis, treatment and management of both the inpatient and outpatient surgical patient. Emphasis is placed on surgical conditions and disease entities commonly encountered in the rural primary care setting. (3 credit hours)

PHA 415?General Orthopedics Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous clinical rotations
This required one-month rotation is conducted in both the clinical and hospital settings. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of both the inpatient and outpatient orthopedic patient. Emphasis is placed on orthopedic conditions and disease entities commonly encountered in the rural primary care setting. (3 credit hours)

PHA 417?Community Medicine Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous clinical rotations
This is a required one-month rotation that takes place in a community setting. The purpose of this rotation is to educate the physician assistant student regarding public health efforts to enhance health through community-based health promotion and disease prevention services. Students will be placed in public health departments, community health centers and free clinics. They will provide screening and counseling at health fairs; attend and/or organize community meetings about health-related issues; visit homes of elderly patients; and plan, implement, and evaluate disease management programs that target health-related behaviors. (3 credit hours)

PHA 419?Elective Rotation
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous rotations
The elective rotation is a one-month experience that is designed to provide the students with an opportunity to pursue an area of personal interest, including medical subspecialties, medical education, health administration and research. Students may also use this rotation to strengthen their skills in a required area. (3 credit hours)

PHA 420?Clinical Concentration
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year one of the PA Program and all previous rotations
This required 6-week experience is the student's final rotation. It is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to refine skills in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients. Ideally, it also provides practical experience in patient care responsibilities at a site of potential employment. (5 credit hours)

PHILOSOPHY

PHL 215?Bioethics
This course focuses on the field of bioethics, including the study of theoretical approaches principles, legal aspects, and process of ethical decision making in health care issues. Examination of ethical and legal issues in landmark and contemporary cases will build a foundation for clinical application. (3 credit hours)

PHL 301?Critical Thinking
This course focuses on the development of creative and critical thinking skills. Students gain knowledge of the creative process and how to problem solve using critical analysis. This collaborative learning experience for adults is aimed at facilitating self-directed learning through an examination of the attitudes and processes that support critical thinking. (3 credit hours)

PHL 320?World Religions
In this course students develop knowledge of the diversity of world religions, the origins of religions and an understanding of the basic tenants of the major religions. In keeping with the multicultural focus of this course, students are expected to engage in a cross cultural analysis and focus on contemporary features of selected world religions. (3 credit hours)

PHYSICS

PHY 201?General Physics I
Prerequisites: MTH 165 or equivalent
This course is the first of a two-semester lecture and laboratory study of general physics. The course is designed to present the fundamental principles of physics with emphasis on classical mechanics, gravitation, special relativity and elements of quantum mechanics. The laboratory component of the course is designed to support the concepts and principles defined during lecture. The laboratory will require students to be involved in experimentation that measure basic principles of physics. The laboratory will involve quantitative measurements that require a fundamental working knowledge of algebra and equations that are essential to general physics. (4 credit hours)

PHY 202?General Physics II
Prerequisites: PHY 201 or consent of instructor
This course is the second of a two-semester lecture and laboratory study of general physics. Is a continuation of the topics considered during the first semester of physics. Emphasis will be placed on an introduction to the basic concepts and fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, optics, wave mechanics and modern physics. The laboratory will require students to be involved in experimentation that measure basic principles of physics as defined during lectures. The laboratory will involve quantitative measurements that require a fundamental working knowledge of algebra and equations that are essential to general physics. (4 credit hours)

PSYCHOLOGY

PSY 000?Behavior Change Methods
This course covers the application of behavioral learning principles to problems in living, including the design and evaluation of behavior modification programs, with practical and ethical issues. Relevant for work with children and adults in schools, healthcare settings, and everyday situations. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Psychology Elective

PSY 000?Community Psychology
This course will provide an overview of the theory, historical foundations, and methods of community psychology. It will examine the potential relevance of community psychology for addressing major social problems and present students with the existing empirical knowledge base, including effective modes of community based intervention. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Field Placement I
Students are matched with a field placement involving research or clinically oriented activities in health psychology. Students meet weekly with course instructor to synthesize new experiences and prior knowledge. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Field Placement II
Students continue their field placement in the 2nd semester. Students meet weekly with course instructor to prepare final project. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Health Psychology
This course covers the theoretical, empirical and clinical aspects of health psychology and the interaction between behavior, health, and illness. The relation of health psychology with other areas of psychology and health, significant clinical interventions, and the historical developments in the field, will be discussed. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Learning and Memory
This course covers the major areas and theories of learning, memory, and attention. The experimental study of conditioning, mental representation, memory systems, and knowledge acquisition will be addressed. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Principles of Public Health
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results of public health practice at the national, state, and community levels. The course also addresses important health issues and problems facing the public health system, and introduces students to epidemiology and its uses in public health. (4 credit hours)

PSY 000?Psychology of Personality
This course is a survey of the major theories and research that have influenced contemporary thought on the subject of personality. It considers the determinants, development, and assessment of personality, as well as behavioral consistency and inconsistency. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Psychophysiology I: Brain and Behavior
This course is a survey of the relation of brain structure and function to behavior. Topics covered include sensation and perception, the effect of early experience on the growing brain, learning, motivation, sleep and dreaming, language and thought, abnormal behavior and brain injury. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Psychophysiology II: Psychopharmacology
This course is a basic introduction to psychopharmacology. Basic neuropsychological principles will be discussed and applied to relevant diagnostic groups involving various classes of psychopharmacological medications. The course will help students understand the application of medications common to the treatment of psychological disorders. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Research Methods in Psychology
This course provides an introduction to psychological research techniques and methodology. Topics to be covered include research design, issues that must be considered in the study of various psychological phenomena, and ways to address the difficulties posed by the limitations of specific studies. Threats to internal and external validity of will be covered. Topics will be illustrated through examples of research on various topics in psychology. In addition to lectures and readings, students will participate in the design and analysis of research projects. Students will also learn to write research reports in the style used by research psychologists. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Senior Research I
1-3 variable credit hours. This course will give the student an opportunity to conduct an independent quantitative research project or comprehensive literature review under the directorship of a faculty member, or to join a research team and contribute substantially to ongoing research projects. Students present a hypothesis and methodology for testing and carry out a project. (1-3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Senior Research II
1-3 variable credit hours. This course is a continuation of Senior Research I. Students will continue their research, analyze results, and write up and present findings under the directorship of a faculty member. (1-3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Social Psychology
This course provides an overview of the theory and research of social behavior of the individual and the group, social perception, attitudes and values, development and dynamics of social groups, inter-group tension and prejudice, mass phenomena; and psychological approaches to social issues. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Addictive Behaviors
This course covers the history, epidemiology, pharmacology, and psychology of alcohol and drug use and abuse. Theories and current research into the social, psychological and physiological determinants and correlates of use are emphasized. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Advanced Behavior Change
This course applies the principles of behavior change to health behaviors involved in wellness and successful chronic disease management. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Counseling Theory
This course provides an introduction to counseling theory with emphasis on the fundamental principles of the counseling process including diagnostic methodologies, behavioral assessment, goal setting, multicultural sensitivity and theories of facilitating change. The major counseling theories are emphasized. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Epidemiology
This course is designed to introduce the student to epidemiology, including factors governing health and disease in populations. This course will provide an orientation to epidemiology as a basic science for public health and clinical medicine and will address the principles of the quantitative approach to clinical and public health problems. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Motivation and Behavior
This course examines a broad spectrum of theories and research concerning the biological, psychological and social components of motivation. The practical application of theory and research to the understanding and assessment of motivation and performance is emphasized. (3 credit hours)

PSY 000?Stress and Coping
This course offers an overview of the human stress response. It identifies typical causes of stress and examines a range of positive and negative responses to stress, both physical and psychological. Theories and current research into the nature and effects of stress are emphasized. (3 credit hours)

PSY 201?General Psychology
This course offers an introductory study of psychology with emphasis on the learning process, perception, the biological basis of behavior, personality, development and social psychology. Special emphasis is placed on motives and emotions as they affect human behavior. (3 credit hours)

PSY 202?Human Growth & Development
Prerequisites: PSY 201
This course is designed to study the basic principles of human growth and development. Units of study include biopsychosocial aspects of growth and development across the life span. (3 credit hours)

PSY 204?Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 201
This course examines the nature, causes and dynamics of abnormal behavior. Units of study include the criteria for diagnosis and classification and treatment of psychopathological behaviors. (3 credit hours)

PSY 238?Developmental Psychology
Prerequisites: Program-enrolled Nursing and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students given preference when registering for this course.
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview and general understanding of basic principles of psychology, human growth and development. The course will review the major biological, psychological and sociological factors which contribute to an individual's development, information processing, learning, memory and personality. (4 credit hours)

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

PTA 106?Basic Skills for the PTA
This course is designed to orient the student to the physical therapy profession, to begin to define the role of the physical therapist assistant, relevant information of professional history, ethics and physical therapy practice. Course content includes the organization of the medical chart, documentation, peer review, clinical roles and responsibilities of various physical therapy staff and basic patient care skills. (3 credit hours)

PTA 108L?Clinical Assessment Skills
Prerequisites: PTA 106
Corequisites: PTA 150, BIO 212
Clinical Assessment Skills is a lab class designed to educate the student in basic clinical assessment skills that are routinely utilized by the Physical Therapist Assistant while delivering patient care. Areas of content include obtaining vital signs, goniometric measurement of joint range of motion, manual muscle testing, use of tilt table and appropriate documentation of assessment procedures. (2 credit hours)

PTA 110?Integrated Sciences for the PTA
Prerequisites: PTA 106
Corequisites: PTA 108L
This course provides an integration of the major areas of scientific study to prepare the physical therapist assistant student for the proper use of modalities and understanding of exercise principles. The focus is on the study of math skills and physics concepts relevant to the practice of physical therapy. (2 credit hours)

PTA 150?Functional & Applied Anatomy
Prerequisites: PTA 106, BIO 211
Corequisites: BIO 212
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of human movement and how pathological processes affect human movement. Content includes musculoskeletal anatomy, joint structure and function, biomechanics, posture analysis and gait analysis. (4 credit hours)

PTA 161?Principles and Procedures of Physical Therapy I
Prerequisites: PTA 108L, PTA 110, PTA 150, BIO 212
Corequisites: PTA 201
This course is designed for the student to carry basic procedures utilized by the physical therapist assistant in the delivery of health care that includes physical agents and massage. The physical agents includes, but not limited to, superficial heat and cold, intermittent venous compression and venous pressure garments, ultrasound and phonophresis, hydrotherapy techniques, use of sterile technique, traction, infrared, ultraviolet, biofeedback, and LASER. Medical documentation, report writing, preparation and cleaning of treatment areas and emergency procedures will be discussed in each section. (6 credit hours)

PTA 201?Principles of Therapeutic Exercise
Prerequisites: PTA 108L, PTA 110, PTA 150
Corequisites: PTA 161
This course is designed to provide information to the student relating to normal and abnormal responses to exercise, exercise physiology and rehab exercise program design and implementation, neuromuscular facilitation techniques and balance and coordination exercises. (2 credit hours)

PTA 203?Pathology for the PTA
Prerequisites: PTA 161, PTA 201
This course is designed to provide the student with information about the basic pathological processes that occur in the human body that include: Basic Terminology, Diabetes, PVD, Renal Disease, Hematological Disorders, Dermatology, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Cancer, Psychological. (2 credit hours)

PTA 221?Psychosocial Aspects of Therapy
Prerequisites: PHL 215, SOC 213, PSY 238
Corequisites: PTA 203, PTA 236, PTA 235
This lecture course focuses on the psychological reactions and behavioral changes seen in patients and their families experiencing illness and disability. Effective interaction between patient and the allied health care provider is emphasized. (2 credit hours)

PTA 235?Principles and Procedures of Physical Therapy II
Prerequisites: PTA 161, PTA 201
This course will provide the student with the information and therapeutic techniques needed to treat a wide variety of conditions associated with the medical/surgical patient, including; cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, wound care, burn care, amputee rehab, orthosis use, home assessment and wheelchair mobility. Basic pharmacology and its affects on physical therapy care also will be presented throughout the course. Geriatric and the disabled person considerations will be presented throughout the course. The course is designed as a lecture and laboratory format. (4 credit hours)

PTA 236?Principles and Procedures of Physical Therapy III
Prerequisites: PTA 161, PTA 201
This course provides the student with the essential information and therapeutic techniques necessary to treat orthopedically-impaired clients in the physical therapy setting. (4 credit hours)

PTA 241?Pediatric Physical Therapy
Prerequisites: PTA 203, PTA 221, PTA 236, PTA 235
Pediatric conditions of infants through adolescents with emphasis on developmental disabilities and providing Pediatric physical therapy in a variety of settings including outpatient clinic, school and early intervention, normal motor development, treatment theories and interventions, including handling techniques and use of pediatric equipment. (2 credit hours)

PTA 242?Adult Neurological Rehabilitation
Prerequisites: PTA 203, PTA 221, PTA 235
This course explores the pathophysiology and rehab for a variety of neurological disorders including: cerebral vascular accident, spinal cord injuries, closed head injuries, commonly seen upper and lower motor neuron pathologies, and vestibular pathologies. This course is designed to inform the student of common neurological pathology and appropriate physical therapy intervention for this patient population. (3 credit hours)

PTA 251C?Clinical Education I
Corequisites: PTA 203, PTA 221, PTA 235, PTA 236
This full-time practicum is designed to provide the student the opportunity to apply previously learned and practiced skills in an actual clinical setting. The experience is four weeks in length with an emphasis on acute care and/or orthopedics. Supervision during the affiliation will be provided by clinical instructors in the health care facility to which the student is assigned. It is planned for clinical instructors to provide supervision, direction and guidance, but formal instruction will not be a planned part of these clinical experiences. (3 credit hours)

PTA 252 C?Clinical Education II
Corequisites: PTA 241, PTA 242, PTA 285
This full-time clinical experience is designed to provide the student the opportunity to apply previously learned and practiced skills in an actual clinical setting. The experience is eight weeks in length at selected clinical facilities with emphasis on long-term rehab. Supervision during the clinical will be provided by clinical instructors in the health care facility to which the student is assigned. It is planned for clinical instructors to provide supervision, direction and guidance, but formal instruction will not be a planned part of these clinical experiences. (7 credit hours)

PTA 285?Professional Seminar
Prerequisites: Completion of all required professional courses.
Corequisites: Completion of all required professional courses.
This course is discussion/lecture designed to provide the student with current information concerning issues in the field of rehabilitation and to provide preparation for the licensing procedure. The student also will prepare for job seeking by writing cover letters, resumes and undergoing a mock job interview. This course will also prepare the student in group presentation using multimedia equipment and internet for research. (2 credit hours)

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

RTH 100?Introduction to Professional Practice
This course is designed to introduce the student to the profession of respiratory care. The history, the evolution and the present role of the respiratory professional will be presented. This course also introduces the national and/or state licensing, accrediting agencies, and the professional organizations associated with the respiratory care profession. Students will be exposed to the use of the Internet computer support network and the clinical setting of the respiratory care professional. (1 credit hour)

RTH 104?Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy I
Corequisites: RTH 130, BIO 211, ENG 111, BUS 111, GEN 100
This course introduces the student to the profession of Respiratory Therapy, patient assessment, oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, and relevant medical terminology. A thorough knowledge of all equipment and procedures involved will be emphasized in the laboratory. (4 credit hours)

RTH 105?Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy II
Prerequisites: RTH 104, RTH 104L, RTH 130
Corequisites: RTH 110C, RTH 118, RTH 150
This course introduces the student to advanced modalities of respiratory care including assessment, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, pulse oximetry, chest physical therapy, hyperinflation, respiratory therapy pharmacology, and airway management. Study will include theory, selection, and use of advanced respiratory therapy equipment and procedures. A thorough knowledge of all equipment and procedures involved will be emphasized in the laboratory. (4 credit hours)

RTH 110C?Clinical Practice I
Prerequisites: RTH 104, RTH 130, BIO 211
Corequisites: RTH 105, RTH 118, BIO 212
This course provides an introduction to the clinical setting and the practice and attainment of skills in Respiratory Care needed for patient care outside of the Intensive Care Unit. All entry level modalities will be implemented after demonstrating proficiency in the laboratory. (3 credit hours)

RTH 118?Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Prerequisites: RTH 104, RTH 130, BIO 211
Corequisites: RTH 105, RTH 110C, BIO 212
This course is a concentrated study of the structure and functional integration of the respiratory system in conjunction with circulatory system. Included are the factors involved in the mechanics of respiratory ventilation, pulmonary circulation, tissue metabolism, oxygen transport, and carbon dioxide elimination along with arterial blood gas interpretation. A general pharmacology unit will also be introduced. The course is concluded with a study of EKG and arrhythmia interpretation. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

RTH 120C?Clinical Practice II
Prerequisites: RTH 105, RTH 105L, RTH 110C, RTH121, RTH 150
Corequisites: RTH 118, RTH 249
This clinical practice experience is intended to allow the student an opportunity to practice all modalities of ""floor care"" and refine skills and competencies without introduction of new clinical material. It is also an opportunities for the student to develop time management skills in the performance of respiratory care by accepting a treatment load to perform. (2 credit hours)

RTH 121?Respiratory Pharmacology
Prerequisites: RTH 105, RTH 11OC, RTH 118
Corequisites: RTH 200, RTH 201, RTH 249
This course consists of basic pharmacological principles, modes of action, and evaluation of patient response with specific emphasis on drugs used most frequently in the treatment of patients with cardiorespiratory disease. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

RTH 130?Integrated Sciences for Respiratory Care
Corequisites: RTH 104, BIO 211, ENG 111, BUS 111, GEN 100
This course is an integration of the major areas of scientific study with application to respiratory theory and procedure. The focus is on the metric system and basic laboratory mathematics, microbiology, inorganic, organic and physiologic chemistry, medical physics with emphasis upon the physics of gases, fluids, and electricity. (3 credit hours: 45 lecture hours)

RTH 150?Patient Assessment
Prerequisites: RTH 100, RTH 104, RTH 130
This course introduces the student to the basic knowledge, skills and personal attributes necessary to effectively collect and assess clinical data relative to the cardiopulmonary diseased patient. Respiratory care assessment skills will include the patient interview process and the identification of all cardiopulmonary clinical manifestations demonstrated by the patient, including pertinent laboratory data, pulmonary function studies and chest radiographic data. (2 credit hours)

RTH 200?Respiratory Pathology
Prerequisites: RTH 105, RTH 110C, RTH 118, BIO 212
Corequisites: RTH 121, RTH 201, RTH 249
This course is a concentrated study of the etiology and pathogenesis of cardiopulmonary diseases. Additional focus includes clinical manifestations, complications, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. In addition, cardiovascular diseases and their effect on and importance to the respiratory care practitioner will be covered. Special emphasis will be placed on assessment of COPD, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and the etiology and pathogenisis of pulmonary edema and shock. (3 credit hours)

RTH 201?Pulmonary Function Studies
Prerequisites: RTH 105, RTH 110, RTH 118, BIO 211
Corequisites: RTH 121, RTH 200, RTH 249
This course covers a range pf diagnostic pulmonary studies including basic spirometry to computerized testing procedures. Plethysmography and basic pulmonary function testing procedures will be emphasized. Interpretation of data and diagnosis of obstructive and restrictive defects will be integrated with individual case studies. (2 credit hours)

RTH 220C?Clinical Practice II
Prerequisites: RTH 121, RTH 200, RTH 201, RTH 249
Corequisites: RTH 241, RTH 252, RTH 254
This course provides a clinical introduction to the Intensive Care Unit and ventilatory management of the critically ill. Continued competency on previously learned modalities is expected. This clinical experience also provides for observations and participation in the following specialty rotations. 1. Physician Rounds 2. Neonatal Intensive Care 3. Operating Room 4. Sleep Laboratory and polysomnography 5. Rehab and Homecare (3 credit hours)

RTH 230C?Clinical Practice III
Prerequisites: RTH 220C, RTH 241, RTH 252, RTH 254
Corequisites: RTH255, RTH 260, RTH 285
This course provides clinical practice in the Intensive Care Unit with refinement of skills in ventilator management of the critically ill. Continued competency on previously learned modalities is expected. This clinical practice is also for observation and participation in the following specialty rotations. 1. Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory 2. Neonatal Intensive Care 3. Long-term ventilatory management in a nursing home setting 4. Specialty rotations (4 credit hours)

RTH 241?Patient Rehabilitation & Home Care
Prerequisites: RTH 121, RTH 200 RTH 201, RTH 249, RTH 220C, RTH 252, RTH 254, BIO 253
Corequisites: RTH 220C, RTH 252, RTH 254, BIO 253
This course is designed to introduce students to pulmonary rehabilitation and home care. Special emphasis will be placed on the geriatric patient and family education, components of pulmonary rehabilitation programs, reimbursement, and home care equipment. (1 credit hours)

RTH 243?Hemodynamic Monitoring
Prerequisites: RTH 249, RTH 254
This course provides a comprehensive study of hemodynamic monitoring in the critically ill patient. Included in the course will be an in-depth examination of the physiology, electrical and mechanical actions of the heart as well as the indications and monitoring techniques for Balloon pump therapy and arterial line placement. (2 credit hours)

RTH 249?Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation
Prerequisites: RTH 105, RTH 118, RTH 130
Corequisites: RTH 121, RTH 200, RTH 201
This course serves as introduction to ventilators and monitoring devices, procedures and techniques specifically related to noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilation. Study will include theory, selection, design and introduction to the use of non-invasive and invasive ventilation. (4 credit hours)

RTH 252?Pediatrics & Neonatology
Prerequisites: RTH 121,RTH 200, RTH 201, RTH 249, RTH 220, RTH 241, RTH 254, BIO 253
Corequisites: RTH 220, RTH 241, RTH 254, BIO 253
This course will provide the student with an overview of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment for fetal, neonatal, and pediatric populations. Assessment of the patient at each developmental stage will be used to determine the condition of the patient and appropriate intervention. The role of the respiratory therapist in the birthing process will be summarized as well as stabilization of the newborn and newborn resuscitation. Pediatric resuscitation and appropriate respiratory care modalities with this patient population will be discussed. Various diseases and disorders germane to the patient population will be described. Mechanical ventilation and special procedures for this patient group will be investigated. Adapting care to diverse patient needs will be integrated throughout. (3 credit hours)

RTH 254?Critical Care I
Prerequisites: RTH 121, RTH 120C, RTH 249
Corequisites: RTH 220C, RTH 241, RTH 252, BIO 253
This course is a continuation of RTH 249. The student will be provided with an in-depth discussion of the mechanically ventilated patient. The discussion will focus on establishing the need for mechanical ventilation, the initiation of mechanical ventilation, modification of ventilatory parameters based on patient response, weaning and eventual discontinuance of mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilators will be classified according to their capabilities and uses. Specific ventilators and ventilatory techniques will also be presented. Laboratory exercises will be dispersed throughout the course as specific modes of ventilation are presented. (3 credit hours)

RTH 255?Critical Care II
Prerequisites: RTH 220C, RTH 241, RTH 254
Corequisites: RTH 230C, RTH 260, RTH 285
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of electrocardiography and other aspects of cardiopulmonary collapse. Management of the critically ill patient will include hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, infection control, and cardiopulmonary collapse in the critical care area. Patient assessment will be reviewed with an emphasis on the special needs of the critically ill patient. (3 credit hours)

RTH 260?Advanced Life Support
Prerequisites: All previous RTH courses
This course delivers advanced life support techniques in the areas of adult cardiac, pediatric, and neonatal resuscitation. The credentials of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) will be awarded upon successful completion of this course. (2 credit hours)

RTH 285?Professional Seminar
Prerequisites: RTH 220C, RTH 252, RTH 254
Corequisites: RTH 230C, RTH 255, RTH 260
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of electrocardiography and other aspects of cardiopulmonary collapse. Management of the critically ill patient will include monitoring, ventilator management, infection control, and cardiopulmonary collapse in the critical care area. Patient assessment will be reviewed with an emphasis on the special needs of the critically ill patient. (3 credit hours)

RTH 290?Respiratory Care Independent Study
Independent study courses are designed to permit the students, with faculty supervision, to study topics or areas of particular interest. The subjects are usually continuations in greater depth of a topic covered in a regular course and usually involve extensive readings, tutorial sessions with a faculty supervisor and may include written papers. Permission of the Program Director is required, with supervising faculty assigned by the Program Director. (1-3 credit hours)

SOCIOLOGY

SOC 210?Medical Sociology
This course is a survey of the social, economic and cultural factors in health and illness. The focus will be the sociology of health and medical care organizations and settings. The sociology of health occupations and selected contemporary issues and health care trends will be discussed. (3 credit hours)

SOC 213?Social Issues in Healthcare Delivery
This course will introduce students to vital social issues affecting healthcare delivery in the United States. Course content will include health related demographics, ethnic and cultural diversity, applied communication methods and skills, and an orientation to community health care. An experiential learning module will place students in a volunteer role working 30 hours with a community agency serving health care needs. Agencies serving geriatric clients or underserved populations will take priority. (3 credit hours)

SOC 225?Family Dynamics
Prerequisites: SOC 213
This course is designed to provide the student an overview of the diversity of the family unit. Information presented will assist in the comparison of similarities, differences and concerns of various families and individuals. Family structure, ethnic diversity and lifestyle variations also will be addressed. (3 credit hours)

SPANISH

SPA 111?Spanish I
An introductory course that delivers oral and written communication in Spanish with emphasis in the present tense. Tutorial labs are included. (4 credit hours)

SPA 112?Spanish II
A continuation of Spanish I with emphasis upon communication in the present and past tense. Tutorial labs are included. (4 credit hours)