| |
Interprofessional Education |
| |
-
IPE 7121 - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care Hours: 3
This course introduces students to various concepts and tools necessary for understanding operationalization of health service delivery and the effect on performance outcomes, including leadership competencies that support interprofessional collaboration, process improvement, health policy and regulation, and project and quality management. Students will discover the essential relationship linking operations and quality management and develop metrics for monitoring daily operations within their field.
|
| |
-
IPE 7121B - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care (B) Hours: 3
This course introduces students to various concepts and tools necessary for understanding operationalization of health service delivery and the effect on performance outcomes, including leadership competencies that support interprofessional collaboration, process improvement, health policy and regulation, and project and quality management. Students will discover the essential relationship linking operations and quality management and develop metrics for monitoring daily operations within their field.
|
| |
-
IPE 7133 - Strategic Planning in Healthcare Administration Hours: 3
Through this course, students gain an understanding of the importance and process of formulating, implementing, and evaluating a strategic plan while working with an interprofessional team. Students will examine the role of strategic planning in achieving organizational performance as well as the notion of planning as a cyclical process within the healthcare organization. Students also explore key concepts in strategic planning, including team building, identifying the relationship of the plan to the organization’s mission, values, and vision; assessing the competition; identifying external influences and resources; forecasting trends in organizational performance; setting goals; selecting strategies; implementing marketing actions; identifying implications of the strategic plan on organizational finances and human resources; and evaluating the plan’s progress. Students will apply course concepts, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis, as they research and develop components of a strategic plan for a specific healthcare organization as the member of a multidisciplinary team. Prerequisite: IPE 7000
|
| |
-
IPE 7155 - Clinical Data Analytics and Decision Support Hours: 3
Course Description: This interprofessional course is focused on the synthesis of data and information into knowledge, wisdom, and clinical decision-making to support all members of the healthcare team and the consumer. Areas of emphasis include healthcare data standards and taxonomies, data analytics, and data security.
|
| |
-
IPE 7200 - Cultural Competence in Healthcare Hours: 3
This course introduces participants to population demographics and their impact on cultural influence with regard to health care and wellness. Emphasis is placed on cultural awareness and cultural competence, discussing methods of inclusion and appropriate intervention using an interprofessional model.
|
| |
|
| |
-
IPE 7230 - Program/Project Planning and Management for Practice and Policy Change Hours: 3
Learning how to plan, develop and manage projects and programs are essential skills for healthcare professionals. This course focuses on the processes of analyzing organizations and systems, completing a gap analysis through use of selected quality improvement tools, and identifying specific steps in the project sequence. Experiential opportunities are integrated into the project life cycle phases in validating the need for developing an improvement change project. Leadership and interprofessional team collaboration are incorporated into project and program development and management.
|
| |
-
IPE 7250 - Healthcare System Life Cycle Analysis and Design Hours: 3
This healthcare informatics course is focused on the phases of system implementation life cycle. Areas of emphasis include project management, strategic planning, system analysis, workflow redesign, system implementation, evaluation and service management. Prerequisites: IPE 7000 Introduction to Interprofessional Scholarly Studies; IPE 7400 Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management
|
| |
-
IPE 7255 - Evidence-based Concussion Management Hours: 3
A contemporary approach to understanding the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of concussion injury. This course examines concussion position statements, methods of neurocognitive assessment and evaluation, case examples, and individual state laws. This course presents an interprofessional team approach to concussion management. Prerequisite: IPE 7000
|
| |
-
IPE 7300 - Entrepreneurial Strategies in Health Care Hours: 3
This course presents an interprofessional approach to the principles and practices of financial management, human resources management, vision and strategy, marketing and consulting, as well as many other business-related skills applied across the health care arena.
|
| |
-
IPE 7316 - Women’s Health and Wellbeing Hours: 3
This course is designed to promote an interdisciplinary awareness of health and wellness, with a focus on the unique needs and experiences of women across the lifespan. A holistic, interprofessional approach will be taken to teach the relationships between physical, environmental, social, psychological and emotional health and well-being. Coursework will culminate in a final product that will be useful to enhance the health and life experiences of clients. Prerequisite: IPE 7000
|
| |
-
IPE 7365 - Information Management for Quality and Safety Hours: 3
This graduate level interprofessional informatics specialty course provides the learner an overview of healthcare quality and patient safety with an emphasis on healthcare informatics. This course uses a systems approach to introduce the learner to the complexities of quality and patient safety management with understanding of measurement and improvement of outcomes. This course will expose the learner to multiple measures for quality and patient safety from a variety of organizations and regulatory bodies that offer measure comparisons. The framework within this course will establish broad concepts to practical application of improvement steps, including issues related to data quality, challenges within HIT management, collaborative efforts between disciplines, and challenges of calculating quality measures with data from the EHR. Areas of emphasis include data analytics for quality improvement and patient safety, control chart methodology, failure modes and effects analysis, and HIT influence in change management. Prerequisite: IPE 7400
|
| |
-
IPE 7400 - Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management Hours: 3
This online interprofessional education (IPE) course introduces the student to healthcare informatics focusing on the foundational experiences with health information systems and technology, roles within interprofessional teams to optimize ethical and legal use of technology to improve consumer safety, healthcare quality, and population health outcomes. Students examine data management systems to improve outcomes of care and utilize evidence to inform redesign of workflow and utilization of health information systems to improve user experience, standards, and safety.
|
| |
|
| |
-
IPE 7421 - Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health Hours: 3
This course explores concepts relevant to population health practice. These include the importance of reflective practice and a focus on prevention and upstream interventions, with particular attention to social determinants of health and mitigation of adverse childhood events. Using an interprofessional/cross disciplinary approach, students examine how economics, social factors, cultural safety/competency, health literacy, policy, urbanization, globalization, the environment, and other factors influence health and disease. Students consider how research in prevention, health determinants, cultural ecology, and global health applies to population and community health efforts.
|
| |
-
IPE 7421B - Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health (B) Hours: 3
This course explores concepts relevant to population health practice. These include the importance of reflective practice and a focus on prevention and upstream interventions, with particular attention to social determinants of health and mitigation of adverse childhood events. Using an interprofessional/cross disciplinary approach, students examine how economics, social factors, cultural safety/competency, health literacy, policy, urbanization, globalization, the environment, and other factors influence health and disease. Students consider how research in prevention, health determinants, cultural ecology, and global health applies to population and community health efforts.
|
| |
-
IPE 7495 - Application of Technology for Population Health and Healthcare Professional Education Hours: 3
This healthcare informatics and nurse informaticist specialty course is focused on the design, use, and promotion of innovative technologies that advance healthcare outcomes. Areas of emphasis include information literacy, social media, genomic, consumer products to facilitate health, and the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) initiative.
|
Nursing |
| |
-
NUR 7XXX - PG Certificate Indirect Care Role Practicum l Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is for the student to synthesize knowledge acquired in didactic courses into specialty practice. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum instructor, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and role integration. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they transition into their advanced nursing practice role. This course is the culmination of the practicum experience and the PG certification program.
|
| |
-
NUR 7XXX - PG Certificate Indirect Care Role Practicum ll Hours: 2
The purpose of this course is for the student to synthesize knowledge acquired in didactic courses into specialty practice. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum instructor, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and role integration. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they transition into their advanced nursing practice role. This course is the culmination of the practicum experience and the PG certification program. As the capstone assignment, an e-portfolio is developed to demonstrate achievement of program learning outcomes. This course requires completion of 135 practicum hours.
|
| |
-
NUR 7050 - Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Leaders Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the evidence-based practice process to prepare the nurse leader as a consumer of scientific evidence for decision making in practice, education, and leadership. A process for formulating a question using PICOT format and conducting literature searches for existing evidence is discussed. The course also includes an overview of the research process with emphasis on the critical appraisal of quantitative evidence for determination of inclusion in a literature synthesis related to the identified practice question. The discussion of biostatistics focuses on determining the appropriateness of the statistical analysis and interpretation of the statistical results in the critically appraised research evidence. Finding and critically appraising research summaries, such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and meta-syntheses, and clinical practice guidelines is included. Effectively implementing, evaluating, and disseminating an evidence-based change process is discussed. Prerequisite IPE 7000
|
| |
-
NUR 7100 - Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Pharmacology for Nurse Educators Hours: 3
This course builds upon undergraduate nursing education and practice experience to refine and further develop nursing knowledge and skills related to pathophysiology, health assessment, and pharmacology across the lifespan. The focus is on advanced knowledge and skills needed by nurse educators in both direct- and indirect-care roles. In this course students integrate concepts of pathophysiological processes, physical assessment and diagnostic findings, and pharmacologic management.
|
| |
-
NUR 7161 - Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings for Nursing Practice Hours: 3
Nurses use theory along with the best scientific evidence to provide the highest level of nursing practice. This course focuses on the integration of theory and empirical evidence and application to nursing practice and decision-making. The introduction to the nature and uses of theory and the process of theory construction is discussed. Major theories of nursing and concepts and theories from other sciences relative to nursing are analyzed with an emphasis on implications for nursing practice. Models and principles of ethics and quality improvement are also applied.
|
| |
-
NUR 7230 - Program/Project Planning and Management for Evidence-based Practice and Policy Change Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the process of planning, managing, and evaluating evidence-based practice change projects/programs to prepare the nursing practice scholar as a leader of change for direct and indirect care practice problems. The need for a change in practice along with the evidence synthesis based on a systematic critical analysis of high-quality evidence provide the foundation for the identified evidence-based practice change project/program. Tools are introduced to assess, manage, and evaluate measures related to the problem. Additional tools are introduced to assess the context of the problem including the organizational system, the leadership, the interprofessional team, and their readiness for change. To plan, manage, and evaluate the project/program, the project life cycle, measures and metrics, action plans with timelines identifying interprofessional team collaboration and responsibilities, as well as budget development, and risk assessment are addressed. Prerequisites: IPE 7000 or IPE 7001 and NUR 7050
|
| |
-
NUR 7400 - MSN Role Practicum I Hours: 3
The purpose of this practicum course is for the student to synthesize knowledge acquired in didactic courses into role specialty practice. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum instructor, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and role integration. In this experience, discussion board and reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they transition into their advanced nursing practice role. This course requires completion of 135 practicum hours. PREREQUISITES: All core and specialty courses in the MSN program are pre (e.g., the last specialty course is taken concurrent with this course).
|
| |
-
NUR 7450 - MSN Role Practicum II Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is for the student to synthesize knowledge acquired in didactic courses into specialty practice. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum instructor, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and role integration. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they transition into their advanced nursing practice role. This course is the culmination of the practicum experience and the MSN program. As the capstone assignment, an e-portfolio is developed to demonstrate achievement of program learning outcomes. This course requires completion of 90 practicum hours.
|
| |
-
NUR 7461 - DNP Indirect Care Role Practicum l Hours: 4
The purpose of this practicum course is for the student to synthesize knowledge acquired in didactic courses into role specialty practice. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum instructor, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and role integration. In this experience, discussion board and reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they transition into their advanced nursing practice role. This course requires completion of 180 practicum hours.
|
| |
-
NUR 7462 - DNP Indirect Care Role Practicum II Hours: 4
The purpose of this course is for the student to synthesize knowledge acquired in didactic courses into specialty practice. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum instructor, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and role integration. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they transition into their advanced nursing practice role. This course requires completion of 180 practicum hours.
|
| |
-
NUR 7525 - Data-Driven Evaluation and Clinical Analytics for Outcomes Improvement Hours: 3
Decisions in healthcare must be supported by evidence. This course focuses on establishment of evaluation criteria, data collection and analysis, and use of the results of this data analysis for decision-making for the improvement of healthcare outcomes. The evaluation phase of the DNP scholarly project, an evidence-based change project, is planned during this course and the project proposal is finalized.
|
| |
-
NUR 7560 - Advanced Pharmacology Hours: 3
Advanced practice nurses must be knowledgeable about pharmacotherapeutics and principles of safe prescribing. This is an online course which focuses on advanced concepts of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics. Emphasis is placed on common drug classes prescribed by advanced practice nurses for acute and chronic conditions in patients across the life span. Factors influencing effective therapy and legal considerations are also included. The FNP follows a specific sequence of classes described in the Program of Study. Students should have successfully completed IPE 7050 ; IPE 7050 ; NUR 7610 ; and NUR 7161
|
| |
-
NUR 7570 - Primary Healthcare of the Family I Hours: 3
This course provides the family nurse practitioner student with advanced theoretical knowledge in the assessment and management of health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention activities throughout the lifespan. The assessment and management of acute, common health concerns is begun. Emphasis will be placed on primary health care of individuals and their families in a multicultural environment. Prerequisites: NUR 7580 , NUR 7560 , NUR 7610 . The instructor or student may seek an exception to the prerequisites via the program director.
|
| |
-
NUR 7571 - FNP Role Practicum I Hours: 4
This is the first primary care practicum in a series of three in the FNP program. The student will be expected to demonstrate beginning proficiency in assessment and management of common health/illness conditions throughout the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on primary care of the family unit within a multicultural environment and health promotion and illness prevention activities. This is a clinical residency under the supervision of a preceptor.
|
| |
-
NUR 7572 - FNP Role Practicum II Hours: 4
This is the second primary care practicum in a series of three in the FNP program. The student applies knowledge for comprehensive assessment and management of health promotion/disease prevention activities and selected acute and chronic health conditions throughout the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on primary care of individuals and the family unit within a multicultural environment. This is a clinical practicum under the supervision of a faculty and preceptor.
|
| |
-
NUR 7573 - FNP Role Practicum III Hours: 5
This is the final primary care course emphasizes crisis intervention, chronic illness, and complex health conditions for the family unit across the life span. Emphasis will be placed on primary care of the family unit within a multicultural environment and the diagnosis and management of complex and chronic conditions. This is a clinical practicum under the supervision of a faculty and preceptor.
|
| |
-
NUR 7574 - MSN Capstone Hours: 1
This course is the culmination of the advanced practice role specialty of the MSN program. Exploration of the role of the advanced practice nurse occurs, as well as development of an e-portfolio to demonstrate achievement of the program learning outcomes.
Prerequisite: NUR 7572
|
| |
-
NUR 7575 - Primary Healthcare of the Family II Hours: 3
Family nurse practitioners require exceptional critical thinking and decision making as the provide primary care for patients. This online course is the second of three focused on clinical decision making for the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of evidence-based, safe, cost-effective care in a primary care setting.
|
| |
-
NUR 7580 - Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis Hours: 3
Advanced practice nurses must be skilled in methods of physical assessment and knowledgeable regarding selecting and interpreting diagnostic studies to assess health and diagnosis disease. This is an online course with a brief intensive for summative evaluation. This focus on this course is on the process of comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions in patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is on physical assessment skills, risk assessment, and diagnostic reasoning. This course includes a weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) on campus intensive for summative evaluation of physical assessment skills and mediation if required. Prerequisites: The FNP follows a specific sequence of classes described in the Program of Study. Students should have successfully completed IPE 7000 , IPE 7050 , NUR 7610 , and NUR 7161 .
|
| |
-
NUR 7585 - Primary Healthcare of the Family III Hours: 3
This course provides the graduate student with advanced theoretical knowledge in the assessment and management of selected acute, chronic and complex health conditions across the life span. Emphasis will be placed on primary health care of individuals and their families in a multicultural environment.
|
| |
-
NUR 7610 - Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Hours: 3
The focus of this graduate level course for advanced practice nursing students is to study alterations of common physiologic conditions occurring in individuals and populations across the lifespan at an advanced level. The course provides a foundation for advanced practice nurses through knowledge and application of pathophysiologic processes and cellular changes as well as manifestations at the systems level.
Prerequisite: IPE 7000
|
| |
|
| |
-
NUR 7801 - DNP Practicum l Hours: 3-7
The purposes of this DNP practicum include 1) synthesis of knowledge acquired in didactic courses related to evidence-based practice and 2) complete an organizational assessment to identify an organizational need for an evidence-based practice change which will be planned, implemented, and evaluated for the DNP scholarly project. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum faculty, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and completion of the DNP scholarly project. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they continue to develop DNP level skills in evidence-based practice and translation of evidence to practice.
|
| |
-
NUR 7802 - DNP Practicum II Hours: 4-7
The purposes of this DNP practicum include 1) synthesis of knowledge acquired in didactic courses related to leadership and translation of evidence to leadership, policy, and informational technology, 2) develop and obtain approval by the practicum faculty and the preceptor of a proposal for the DNP scholarly project and 3) obtain IRB approval for the DNP scholarly project. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum faculty, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and completion of the DNP scholarly project. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they continue to develop DNP level skills in leadership, program planning, and project management.
|
| |
-
NUR 7803 - DNP Practicum lll Hours: 4-8
The primary purpose of this DNP practicum is the implementation and evaluation of the planned DNP scholarly project. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum faculty, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and completion of the DNP scholarly project. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they continue to develop DNP level skills in data-driven evaluation and dissemination of scholarly work. The scholarly project culminates in a preparation of a technical report of the results of the DNP scholarly project and a professional presentation to USAHS students, preceptors, faculty, and invited guests.
|
Occupational Therapy |
| |
-
OCT 5135C - Anatomy Applied to Occupation Hours: 5
This course provides fundamental knowledge of the structure/function of the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular systems and of regions (upper/lower extremity, thorax, head, and neck) and their relationship to each other. Course content applies knowledge of human anatomy to occupational performance and covers assessments related to palpation, muscle testing, and goniometry with a focus on analyzing the impact of dysfunction to occupational performance.
|
| |
-
OCT 5140 - Domain of OT Hours: 3
In this course students examine the historical foundation and philosophical base of occupational therapy. Course content introduces the profession’s core values and code of ethics. Students examine the Occupational Practice Framework with a focus on occupations, client factors, performance skills, and the influences and effects that environment, context, and performance patterns have on persons, groups, and populations. Students also explore the importance of lifelong learning in developing professional behavior and communication skills.
|
| |
-
OCT 5146 - Occupational Engagement and Theories of Practice Hours: 3
This course introduces theories, models, and frames of reference that influence practice in various settings across the lifespan. Typical occupational activities that individuals and groups engage in throughout the lifespan are viewed through a theoretical lens.
|
| |
-
OCT 5210 - Scholarly Design Hours: 2
This course focuses on the development of writing and reasoning skills related to research planning and design. Student skills progress through an evaluation of existing research and designing a sound research plan. Prerequisite: HSC 5135
|
| |
-
OCT 5217C - Human Movement for Occupational Performance Hours: 3
Focuses on foundational knowledge regarding kinesiology and movement task analysis. Presentation of historical and contemporary motor control theories to synthesize how occupation-based treatment is influenced and supported by motor control principles. Prerequisites: OCT 5135C
|
| |
-
OCT 5225C - Process of Occupational Therapy Hours: 4
Examines the Occupational Practice Framework with emphasis on the components of evaluation, intervention, and target outcomes. Explores the service-delivery settings, frames of reference, and models that guide occupational therapy treatment. Explores various professions that work on health care teams with occupational therapists. Ethical considerations regarding treatment and documentation within the health care system are explored. An experiential lab component integrating foundational concepts is included. Prerequisites: OCT 5140
|
| |
-
OCT 5230C - Conditions Impacting Occupational Performance Hours: 4
In this course students discuss selected medical conditions throughout the lifespan and how they impact occupational performance. Students also review diagnosis, clinical features, and medical treatment including pharmacology. The course includes case studies, student presentations of evidence-based articles on medical management, and hands-on practice of appropriate diagnostic assessments. Prerequisite: OCT 5135C
|
| |
-
OCT 5330C - OT Methods I: Assistive Technology Hours: 3
Introduces a variety of assistive technology devices with application throughout the lifespan. Universal design and environmental modifications are explored in depth. Focuses on the role of the occupational therapist’s use of technology to assist and prepare a client for independence in occupational engagement and performance. Prerequisites: OCT 5217C , OCT 5230C -corrected 02/01/2021
|
| |
-
OCT 5335C - Clinical Applications of Occupational Therapy in Psychosocial and Community Settings Hours: 5
Presents the theory and rationale of competency and evidence-based OT assessment and intervention for psychosocial dysfunctions across the lifespan. Examines community-based settings, lifestyle redesign, and therapeutic use of self. Level I fieldwork experiences enable students to observe, integrate, and apply concepts of the course in clinical situations. Prerequisites: HSC 5310C , OCT 5146 , OCT 5225C , OCT 5230C - corrected 2/4/2021
|
| |
-
OCT 5340 - Scholarly Implementation and Dissemination Hours: 2
Focuses on the development, integration, and implementation of data collection skills and the evaluation of the quality and equity of data related to research design and methodology. Identifies potential avenues for the dissemination of the results of a scholarly project. Directions for future scholarly activities and potential resources are discussed, including processes for locating and securing grants. Prerequisite: OCT 5210
|
| |
|
| |
-
OCT 5365 - Wellness and Health Promotion Hours: 3
This course focuses on utilizing occupational therapy- based approaches to promote person driven engagement in health and well-being practices, including advocacy for individual and societal prerequisites of health. Health promotion planning merged with occupational therapy intervention will include design of individual comment group and population-based interventions serving people over the course of the lifespan. Students will examine barriers that comprise health as well as resources to enable person centered and societal impairment toward advancing physical, mental and social well- being. Evidence behind Integrative, complementary and alternative health interventions will be explored to expand health literacy and knowledge of risk versus benefit analysis. Prerequisite: OCT 5225C
|
| |
-
OCT 5410C - Clinical Applications in Adulthood Hours: 5
Presents the theory and rationale of evidence-based assessment and intervention for physical, developmental, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, psychosocial, and neurological dysfunctions as they apply to middle lifespan. Fieldwork Level I experiences will integrate course content and clinical application. Prerequisites: HSC 5310C , OCT 5146 , OCT 5217C , OCT 5225C , OCT 5230C - corrected 2/4/2021
|
| |
-
OCT 5425C - Clinical Applications in Geriatrics Hours: 5
Presents the theory, rationale, and evidence supporting assessments and interventions with aging adults, including sensory, physical, perceptual/cognitive, and psychosocial dysfunctions as they apply to late lifespan. Fieldwork Level I experiences integrate course content with clinical application. Prerequisites: HSC 5310C ; OCT 5146 , OCT 5217C ; OCT 5225C ,OCT 5230C - corrected 2/4/2021
|
| |
-
OCT 5430 - Scholarly Application Hours: 2
Identifies potential avenues for the dissemination of the results of the project developed in the Scholarly Design course. Directions for future career research and potential resources are discussed, including processes for locating and securing grants.
Prerequisite: OCT 5340
|
| |
-
OCT 5445C - OT Methods II: Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Modalities Hours: 3
Presents the theory and evidence-based clinical application of physical agent modalities, orthotics, and prosthetics. Emphasizes principles of differential diagnosis and wound/tissue healing when selecting and applying the appropriate physical agent modality. Focuses on the design and application of orthotic devices to enhance occupational performance and participation. Prerequisites: OCT 5135C , OCT 5217C , OCT 5230C - corrected 2/4/2021
|
| |
-
OCT 5470 - Administration and Management in Occupational Therapy Hours: 3
The application of managerial and administrative principles to rehabilitation services within a changing health care environment and the impact upon the delivery of services in a variety of practice settings. Primary topics addressed include organizational and legal structures, supervision and management, quality assurance, fiscal management, human resources, collaboration, and team functions, and marketing. Prerequisite: OCT 5335C
|
| |
|
| |
-
OCT 5550 - Fieldwork IIA Hours: 11
This is the first of two off-campus fieldwork experiences with an emphasis on the application of occupational therapy theory and skills acquired in the didactic coursework to a clinical setting. Students will demonstrate entry-level competency and standards of practice within this practice area. Weekly online interaction with faculty facilitates student learning through reflective practice. Prerequisite: All previous courses. Corequisite: OCT 5510 or OCT 6530
|
| |
-
OCT 5625 - MOT Seminar 2 Hours: 1
Integrates clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision making to reflect on the context of various service delivery models. Students will apply scholarly inquiry to solve clinical scenarios and demonstrate the ability disseminate knowledge to peers. Development of professional goals to facilitate life-long learning is included. Prerequisite: OCT 5510 Corequisite: OCT 5660
|
| |
-
OCT 5660 - Fieldwork IIB Hours: 11
This is the second of two off-campus fieldwork experiences with an emphasis on the application of occupational therapy theory and skills mastered in IIA in a different clinical setting. Students will demonstrate entry-level competency and standards of practice within this second practice area. The course includes weekly online interaction with faculty to facilitate student learning through reflective practice. Prerequisite: OCT 5550 Corequisite: OCT 5625 or OCT 6640
|
| |
-
OCT 6310 - OTD Seminar l Hours: 1
Integrate knowledge of delivery models, policies, and systems related to various current and emerging practice settings. Make clinical decisions through application and synthesis of theory and evidence-based reasoning for individuals and populations.
|
| |
-
OCT 6420 - OTD Seminar 2 Hours: 1
Plan and participate in professional development, leadership, and advocacy opportunities related to current and emerging practice areas including interprofessional practice. Compose a scholarly report identifying, adapting, or developing new strategies to address occupational therapy’s ability to respond to society’s changing needs.
|
| |
-
OCT 6530 - OTD Seminar 3 Hours: 1
Integrates clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision making to reflect on the context of various service delivery models. Students will collaborate to reflect on the interdisciplinary roles, supervision issues, an ethical consideration in a variety of practice settings. Prerequisite: OCT 6420 Corequisite: OCT 5550
|
| |
-
OCT 6640 - OTD Seminar 4 Hours: 1
Collaborate and reflect on issues related to clinical practice including service delivery, supervision, and leadership and management across a variety of practice settings. Formulate program development plans and consider adapting service delivery models to respond to society’s needs. Prerequisite: OCT 6530 Corequisite: OCT 5660
|
| |
-
OCT 6700 - Capstone Project Hours: 2
The student develops their plan (objectives, actions, responsibilities and performance outcomes) and background information to develop and document advanced skills, and a scholarly basis for their Capstone Experience, in one of the following areas: administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, and the role of OT in emerging areas of practice. The objectives, schedule of deliverables to match objectives, and IRB approval if needed, will be approved by the Doctoral Coordinator and as needed by other mentors/supervisors. Prerequisite: OCT 5660
|
| |
-
OCT 6720 - Leadership and Advocacy Hours: 3
Provides students with the opportunity to apply leadership strategies needed to shape the role of occupational therapy in our national health care delivery system. Reflection, critique and self-directed learning are used to enhance student’s leadership skills. Principles and importance of advocacy are presented as essential for individual and professional growth. Prerequisite: OCT 5660
|
| |
|
| |
-
OCT 6745 - Scholarship of Practice Hours: 3
Students explore the spectrum of “scholarship” (discovery of new knowledge; development of new technologies, methods, materials, or uses; and the integration of knowledge leading to new understanding) and its relationship to clinical practice. Primary focus is on the importance of generating knowledge that is responsive to the priorities of society, consumers and clinicians, and which explicitly supports and advances clinical practice. Students will explore the literature to identify their profession’s research priorities as well as best practices in clinically focused scholarship. Emphasis is to instill in students the importance of developing collaborative relationships to promote scholarship in support of practice. Prerequisites: OCT 5660
|
| |
-
OCT 6832 - Capstone Experience 2 Hours: 12
The residency experience offers an opportunity to advance occupational therapy skills through an in-depth mentorship experience. Mentors will be individuals with expertise consistent with the student’s selected area of focus. This residency experience will be designed to advance clinical practice skills, research, administration, leadership, advocacy, education or program, policy or theory development. Prerequisite: OCT 6731
|
| |
-
OCT 7200 - Reflective Practice Hours: 3
This is a required course for those OTD students with an entry-level bachelor’s degree. The purpose of this course is to allow a student to broaden and deepen his or her knowledge and understanding of the value of occupational therapy in today’s changing world. The student will choose four modules and create a learning plan for each. The modules may include but are not limited to Theory, Historical Perspective of OT, Creating Evidence Based Practice, Experiential Learning, Alternative Therapy Exploration, Emerging Practice, International Health Care, Health Care Policy, Current Trends in Health Care, or a module proposed by the student based on experience and current clinical practice area. Each module will entail a literature review and paper/project that will be reflective of the students’ current learning goals and will be guided by a post-professional OTD faculty member.
|
| |
-
OCT 7250 - Research Applications to Clinical Practice Hours: 3
This course will broaden and deepen knowledge of occupational therapy theory and application in the real world. Students will utilize scientific literature to propose, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of three approved projects within their practice setting using appropriate measures and producing a professional, scholarly proposal and evaluation.
|
| |
-
OCT 7400 - Residency Hours: 1
Each student is required to make a presentation of the capstone project as well as a summary of his or her completed OTD learning goals. During the course, students will spend time working with their capstone advisors to complete the formal on-campus presentation of the capstone to a group of faculty and/or students the day of graduation.
|
| |
-
OCT 7455 - Special Topics in Professional Practice Hours: Varies
This Special Topics course encourages the student to engage in a guided independent study of theory application, professional topics and skills, and emerging practice questions. Learning experiences may be in the form of guided readings and discussion, directed projects, seminars, or community/clinical experience with focus on advanced supplemental or exploratory learning. Specific topics and formats will vary as they are generated by student interest and faculty expertise. Prerequisite: IPE 7000
|
| |
-
OCT 7470 - Clinical Integration I Hours: 7
Clinical Integration I offers the occupational therapist the opportunity to link academic learning of evidence-based practice to professional settings, groups, or issues of relevance to occupational therapy. Students broaden and deepen knowledge of occupational therapy theory and skills for application into practice. Prerequisite: This course is only available to students entering the PPOTD program with a bachelor’s degree.
|
| |
-
OCT 7471 - Clinical Integration II Hours: 8
Clinical Integration II offers the occupational therapist the opportunity to further link academic learning of evidence-based practice to professional settings, groups, or issues of relevance to occupational therapy. Students broaden and deepen knowledge of occupational therapy theory and skills for application into practice. Students reflect on the integration of past experience and new learning to personal and professional development.
Prerequisite: OCT 7470
|
| |
-
OCT 7495 - The Science of Occupation Hours: 3
This course is designed to orient the new student to the OTD program and provide an overview of the doctoral studies required at USAHS, all of which are foundationally based upon the concept of “occupation.” The student will learn to analyze the theoretical tenets and terminology used in the science of occupational therapy, which will prepare the student for future coursework and success in the OTD program. The content in this course will assist the OTD student in analyzing frames of reference that focus on the science of occupation. As the student becomes familiar with the various ways the profession frames its models and theories the course will further analyze the concept of occupation both from within and from outside the profession of occupational therapy. The course provides a basis for analysis of occupation from a scientific perspective and assists the student in grounding occupation with practice. Finally, the course facilitates higher-level thinking about the importance of occupationally based research and its relationship to the student’s final capstone project.
|
| |
-
OCT 7496 - Capstone l: Project Proposal and Preparation Hours: 3
Capstone I: Project Proposal and Preparation sets the groundwork for the PPOTD capstone project. With the support of a capstone advisor, students independently investigate, appraise, and synthesize the literature relevant to an identified gap, need, or problem relevant to occupational therapy. Students interpret this review to inform and create a scholarly project proposal. Prerequisite: Completion of all core and elective PPOTD coursework. A student may take a course with Capstone I via program director approval.
|
| |
-
OCT 7499 - Capstone ll: Project Development and Dissemination Hours: 3
Capstone II: Project Development and Dissemination is the final course of the PPOTD program and completes the two-course series for the PPOTD capstone. With the support of a capstone advisor, students independently synthesize and integrate knowledge and skills at the post-graduate level to develop, implement, and evaluate a culminating scholarly project designed in the Capstone I proposal. Students report the capstone in a publishable quality manuscript, disseminate outcomes, and orally defend the project. Students reflect on their mastery of skills across the PPOTD. Prerequisite: OCT 7496
|
Physical Therapy |
| |
-
PHT 5006C - Massage and Soft Tissue Palpation Hours: 1
Course material emphasizes the development of skills necessary to perform massage to the spine and extremities. Students will discuss physiological and psychological effects of massage, and indications, contraindications, and medicolegal aspects of massage. Instruction includes the theoretical basis for use of massage along with discussion of relevant research.
|
| |
-
PHT 5121C - Gross Anatomy I Hours: 4
Covers fundamentals of the structure, function and inter-relationship of major body systems and regions (upper extremity, spine and thorax).
|
| |
-
PHT 5125C - Applied Anatomy I Hours: 1
In this course students apply knowledge of human body structure and function to develop and apply basic therapy assessment skills for the upper extremities, thorax, head, and cervical spine.
|
| |
-
PHT 5132C - Musculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics Hours: 4
This course will be a presentation of the foundations of medical and physical therapy orthopaedics, including surgical and nonsurgical conditions. This course will emphasize the dysfunction philosophy as related primarily to extremity conditions and some spinal conditions. Examination and intervention methods will be introduced in lab session. Intervention approaches for different dysfunctions will be discussed. This course will follow the topics discussed in the Biomechanics class and complement the Therapeutic Exercise course. The material will be integrated and applied in Mock Clinic the third trimester. Examination, evaluation, and intervention of the extremities and spine will be further covered in the fifth trimester.
|
| |
-
PHT 5133C - Musculoskeletal II: Mock Clinic Hours: 3
This course will integrate the theory and practice of examination of physical therapy patients with a musculoskeletal diagnosis. Through the use of a mock clinic, the student will learn and practice history taking during a patient interview, as well as practice tests and measurements through the 18 steps of a musculoskeletal examination. This course will build upon examination techniques learned in Skills and Procedures, Therapeutic Exercise I, and Musculoskeletal I, as well as applying the information taught in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Pathology, Massage, and Physical Modalities. From the information gathered in the interview and physical examination, the student will exercise diagnostic skills, practice prognostic and intervention prescribing skills, and document impairment lists, long-term and short-term goals, and intervention plans.
|
| |
-
PHT 5134C - Musculoskeletal III: Advanced Extremity Examination, Evaluation, and Manipulation (E1) Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the interpretation of basic science knowledge and integration with the basic clinical skills needed to complete a differential evaluation of extremity dysfunction and proceed to treatment. Knowledge and principles of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology are presented as an integrated concept related to clinical cases. The clinical content of the course includes differential examination, with special emphasis on palpatory techniques such as end-feel, and joint mobility testing and treatment. Critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized with specific clinical cases.
|
| |
-
PHT 5135C - Musculoskeletal IV: Advanced Spinal Examination, Evaluation, and Manipulation (S1) Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the interpretation of basic science knowledge and integration with the basic clinical skills needed to complete a differential evaluation of extremity dysfunction and proceed to treatment. Knowledge and principles of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology are presented as an integrated concept related to clinical cases. The clinical content of the course includes differential examination, with special emphasis on palpatory techniques such as end-feel, and joint mobility testing and treatment. Critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized with specific clinical cases.
|
| |
-
PHT 5140C - Pediatric Physical Therapy Hours: 2
The normal development of gross motor skills will be reviewed and contrasted with abnormal development that occurs in the presence of various conditions and pathologies. The etiology and clinical features of common pediatric disorders not previously covered will be discussed. Basic methods of evaluation, assessment, clinical decision making, goal setting, and treatment in a variety of settings will be discussed. This course will include videotape patient analysis and laboratory experiences.
|
| |
-
PHT 5143C - Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Evaluation Hours: 3
This course will examine the theoretical basis for evaluation and treatment of neurologic disorders. Historical perspectives will be explored with emphasis on current theories of motor control, motor learning, and skill acquisition. Neurologic evaluation techniques will be taught and practiced as well as specific assessment techniques for balance, mobility, and gait.
|
| |
-
PHT 5145C - Neuromuscular II: Therapeutic Approaches Hours: 3
This course expands on previous knowledge learned in the Neuromuscular I course taught in trimester 3. Emphasis of this course is on learning treatment techniques for the resulting impairments and disabilities of the patient with neurologic injury. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary models of motor control, task analysis, and skill acquisition. Within this framework, specific treatment approaches including proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), Motor Relearning Program, and the task-oriented approaches will be taught. Management of the patient with spinal cord injury will also be a focus of this course.
|
| |
-
PHT 5147C - Neuromuscular III: Advanced Evaluation and Interventions for the Adult Hours: 2
This course is an advanced assessment and treatment course for the adult neurologic client. This course is designed to integrate neurologic principles learned in previous courses as well as instruction in advanced assessment and treatment techniques for the neurologically impaired client. Emphasis will be on lab experiences consisting of patient or video demonstration and case studies. Students will perform assessments with emphasis on movement and task analysis, prioritizing patient problems, developing treatments/ plans of care (including goal setting, discharge planning and referrals), and practice techniques for varied neurologic clients of any age. Specific principles and applications of strength training, constraint induced movement therapy, body weight supported treadmill training, mental imagery, orthotics, wheelchair prescription and serial casting will be addressed. In addition, students will discuss evidence-based practice for the patient with a neurologic disorder and critically analyze selected journal articles.
|
| |
-
PHT 5150 - Pathophysiology Hours: 4
Focuses on the concepts of medical physiology and pathology. Emphasizes normal human physiology, and the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of specific diseases.
|
| |
-
PHT 5155 - Physical Therapist Practice I Hours: 3
This course examines the history, practice, and profession of physical therapy across the health care delivery system. Topics include professional behaviors, cultural competence, communication and interpersonal skills, professional association, legal and ethical issues, and documentation.
|
| |
-
PHT 5160C - Soft Tissue Interventions I Hours: 1
Emphasizes the development of skills necessary to perform soft tissue mobilization to the spine and extremities. Physiological and psychological effects, indications, contraindications and medicolegal aspects of massage are covered.
|
| |
-
PHT 5220C - Gross Anatomy II Hours: 4
Covers fundamentals of the structure, function and interrelationship of major body systems and regions (lower extremity, head, face, anterior neck, abdomen, and pelvis). Prerequisite: PHT 5121C
|
| |
-
PHT 5226C - Applied Anatomy II Hours: 1
Applies knowledge of human body structure and function to develop and apply basic therapy assessment skills for the lower extremities, pelvis, and lumbar spine.ne. Prerequisite: PHT 5125C
|
| |
-
PHT 5230C - Biomechanics Hours: 4
Focuses on the neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics of normal human movement. Analyses of forces, kinematics, and control mechanisms of human movement are studied as the foundation for assessment and treatment planning related to posture, gait and functional activities. Prerequisites: PHT 5121C ; PHT 5125C
|
| |
-
PHT 5234C - General Therapeutic Exercise I Hours: 4
This course is an introduction to therapeutic exercises and evaluation skills. The primary focus will be musculoskeletal dysfunctions arising from neuro, orthopaedic, or disease conditions. This course will be an application of principles covered in Biomechanics and will dovetail into concepts covered in Musculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics.
|
| |
-
PHT 5236C - Therapeutic Exercise II Hours: 3
This course is an continuation of Therapeutic Exercise I. Course content will dove-tail with and build upon topics previously presented in Therapeutic Exercise I. Potential topics to be covered include aquatic physical therapy, eccentrics and plyometrics, functional strengthening, functional capacity evaluations, spine stabilization, patellar/scapular taping, and neuromobilization. Prerequisites: PHT 5234C General Therapeutic Exercise I; PHT 5132C Musculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics; PHT 5230C Biomechanics; or dual degree status and completion of all previous coursework
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
|
Print this Page