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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graduate Course Descriptions
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NU - 717 Advanced Family Health II Credits: 6
This course broadens students’ primary care knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making capabilities. Specific content is related to managing primary health care needs of individuals and their families in select acute and chronic primary care needs across the lifespan. Issues of age, gender, race and culture are emphasized. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of clients with health promotion needs and common acute and chronic health concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 715
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NU - 719 Professional Advocacy for Practice Credits: 6
This course ends a sequence of three courses designed to provide the student with the theoretical foundation and clinical competencies for practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in primary care. Students explore the unique and common roles of Advanced Practice Nurses. Students analyze contemporary advanced practice issues and the responsibilities of the advanced practice role from economic, social, ethical, and professional perspectives. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of clients with health promotion needs and common acute and chronic health concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 717
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NU - 722 Adult Gerontology CNS II Credits: 5
This is the first of two specialty courses in which students analyze and apply theory across the spheres of impact in a precepted experience. Students will synthesize the CNS Core Competencies as the basis for advanced clinical practice. The practicum will focus on improving patient outcomes through advanced nursing practice. Clinical Practicum Hours: 150. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 631
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NU - 723 Adult Gerontology CNS III Credits: 5
This is the second of two specialty courses in which students analyze and apply theory across the spheres of impact in a precepted experience. Students will synthesize the CNS Core Competencies as the basis for advanced clinical practice. The practicum will focus on improving patient outcomes within the nursing and organization/systems spheres of impact. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 722
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NU - 724 Nursing Informatics Practicum I Credits: 4
This course synthesizes the content from nursing and information systems theoretical foundations into analyzing and resolving healthcare information technology challenges. Students apply theories of communication, collaboration, information science, and advanced nursing to the application of information management to the healthcare system. Competencies for application of the nursing and information sciences and the analysis of resources are gained through experiential learning in a practicum environment. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: All core and advanced core MSN courses
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NU - 725 Applied Data Analytics Practicum Credits: 4
This course synthesizes theoretical content from nursing, information sciences, and data analytics into analyzing and resolving healthcare information challenges. Design-thinking will be highlighted in order to interprofessionally analyze trends and patterns in data in order to solve problems. The clinical innovation and technology intersection will be a key focus of project design and management. Data analytics competencies are gained through experiential learning in a practicum environment. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 724
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NU - 727 Forensics Practicum I Credits: 5
This is the first of a two-course sequence that synthesizes content from nursing and forensic theoretical foundations into analyzing and resolving investigative forensic challenges. Students apply theories of criminology and investigative science to the healthcare system, legal system, and/or criminal/civil investigations. Competencies for application of the nursing and forensic sciences and the analysis of resources are gained through experiential learning in a practicum environment. Clinical Practicum Hours: 150. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: All core and advanced core MSN courses
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NU - 728 Forensics Practicum II Credits: 4
This is the second of a two-course sequence that synthesizes content from nursing and forensic theoretical foundations into analyzing and resolving investigative forensic challenges. Students apply theories of criminology and investigative science to the healthcare system, legal system, and/or criminal/civil investigations. Competencies for application of the nursing and forensic sciences and the analysis of resources are gained through experiential learning in a practicum environment. Students will also complete SANE training for both adult and pediatric clients. Students will begin to develop their personal philosophy for leadership in the area of investigative forensics. Course fee.
Prerequisite: NU 727
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NU - 729 Administrative Practicum I Credits: 5
This is the first of a two-course sequence that synthesizes content from nursing and business theoretical foundations into analyzing and resolving healthcare management challenges. Students apply theories of executive leadership to the analysis of administrative structure and function of the healthcare system. Competencies for organizational assessment and the analysis of resources are gained through experiential learning in a practicum environment. Concepts of teambuilding, collaboration, change and motivational theories are analyzed and applied. Clinical Practicum Hours: 300. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: All core and advanced core MSN courses
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NU - 731 Administrative Practicum II Credits: 4
This is the second of a two-course sequence that synthesizes content from nursing and business theoretical foundations into analyzing and resolving healthcare management challenges. Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives are examined, with consideration of the perspectives of various stakeholders involved in operational and strategic decision-making. Competencies for organizational diagnosis, operations analysis, budgeting, and strategic decision making are gained through experiential learning in a practicum environment. Students apply advanced leadership strategies with a focus on organizational and system functioning to begin to develop their personal leadership style. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 729
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NU - 734 Foundations of Acute Care Nursing Credits: 3
This course introduces students to Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner practice in the management of complex, critically ill clients in a variety of healthcare environments. Students prepare for entry into high intensity units and systems by understanding the interdisciplinary facets of acute care, by applying evidence-based approaches, and by participating in collaborative patient care management in interdisciplinary environments. “Healthy People 2020” is used as the framework for the study of behavioral, developmental, cultural, and lifestyle issues encountered in acutely ill patients. Focus is placed on identification of populations at risk to determine appropriate interventions for acutely ill adult and geriatric populations. Models of health promotion and risk reduction are integrated into planning care, counseling, and teaching strategies relevant to acute care. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 713 and all core and advanced core MSN courses
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NU - 735 Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Credits: 6
This course provides students with the interdisciplinary theoretical foundations and clinical experience to develop beginning competencies to manage medically complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill adult and geriatric patients with conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the application of technology when caring for patients in complex health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation and health restoration of clients with acute, chronic, and critical medical concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 734
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NU - 737 Adult Care Nurse Practitioner II Credits: 6
This course provides students with the interdisciplinary theoretical foundations and clinical experience to develop beginning competencies to manage complex adult and geriatric surgical/trauma patients with conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the application of technology with caring for patients in complex health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and health restoration of clients with complex surgical concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 735
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NU - 738 Applied Psychopharmacology Credits: 6
Building upon the student’s advanced knowledge of therapeutic uses of pharmacological agents in primary and tertiary care settings, this course provides an overview of the neuroscientific basis and practical applications of psychopharmacology. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of concepts of neurobiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics of psychotropic medication used in the treatment of psychiatric diagnoses and conditions. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225 Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 628 and NU 634
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NU - 739 Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III Credits: 6
This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical competencies for practice as an Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Students explore the unique and common roles of Advanced Practice Nurses through analysis of contemporary advanced practice issues and the role and responsibilities of the advanced practice role from economic, social, ethical, and professional perspectives. Interdisciplinary theoretical foundations applied to clinical experiences strengthen beginning competencies to manage complex adult and geriatric patients in critical care settings with conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the application of technology when caring for patients in complex health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge and evidence-based practice to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and health restoration of clients with critical care needs. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.
Prerequisite: NU 737
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NU - 740 Foundations in Psychopathology Credits: 2
This course provides an introduction to psychopathology, including the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders in individuals across the lifespan. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th Edition) serves as the basis for the discussion of the definition, epidemiology, clinical findings, course of illness, prognosis, differential diagnosis, and pathogenesis of mental illness commonly encountered across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: NU 633
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NU - 741 Psychotherapy With Individuals Credits: 4
This course introduces the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student to major theoretical approaches to individual, group, and family psychotherapy. The course will highlight the prominent theorists in the field of psychotherapy. Students will learn the associated techniques for conducting group and family psychotherapy with patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: NU 633 and NU 740
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NU - 743 Evaluation and Treatment in Psychiatry Credits: 6
This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical experience to develop advanced competencies in treating psychiatric disorders, integrating both psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic evidence-based treatment plans for mental health patients across the lifespan. The neurobiology, neural circuitry, genetics, and neuroimaging of each mental illness are emphasized. Precepted clinical experiences allow students to conduct psychiatric diagnostic interviews, formulate differential diagnoses, develop evidence-based treatment plans, manage psychotropic medication, and implement psychotherapeutic interventions.
Prerequisite: NU 738
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NU - 744 Role Development With Special Populations in Psychiatry Credits: 6
This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical experience to develop advanced competencies in treating special populations within the field of psychiatry. The focus is on the management of mental illness in pregnancy, children and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 87 adolescents, the elderly, and the medically ill. Philosophies of psychiatry are examined within the context of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner role transition. Precepted clinical experiences allow students to conduct psychiatric diagnostic interview, formulate differential diagnoses, develop evidencebased treatment plans, manage psychotropic medication, and implement psychotherapeutic interventions.
Prerequisite: NU 743
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NU - 745 Clinical and Diagnostic Reasoning Credits: 3
This course provides hands-on, interactive opportunities for the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) student to establish basic competencies in diagnostic and invasive procedures commonly encountered in advanced practice nursing. Students will be prepared to perform these diagnostic and invasive procedures under the supervision of qualified mentors during specialty-clinical courses. Emphasis is placed on underlying pathophysiologic processes that dictate procedural needs, diagnostic referrals, and follow-up management. The case-study teaching approach will also be utilized in this course to support APRN students in the development and application of deductive reasoning skills in the evaluation and diagnosis of patient-care findings. Identification of potential critical diagnoses are paramount for students when systematically interpreting diagnostic data and formulating appropriate treatment plans for patients. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 622 , NU 626 , NU 628
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NU - 746 Professional Role Development Credits: 3
This course provides the student with the theoretical and historical foundation for practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Students explore the unique and common roles of Advanced Practice Nurses, the evolution of the profession, and the development of the Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Students analyze contemporary advanced practice issues and the responsibilities of the advanced practice role from economic, social, ethical, and professional perspectives. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
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NU - 750 Family Heath I Credits: 6
Using Healthy People 2020 as the framework for study, behavioral, developmental, cultural, and lifestyle issues encountered in primary care are examined. At the completion of this foundational course, students are able to identify populations at-risk and determine appropriate interventions for individuals, groups, families, and special populations. Models of health promotion and risk-reduction are integrated into care planning, counseling, and teaching strategies, developing basic advanced practice competencies relevant to primary care across the lifespan for both acute and chronic health conditions. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge to the assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of clients with health promotion needs and common acute and chronic health concerns. The maximization of health resources, referrals, and consultations are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 745 and NU 746
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NU - 751 Family Health II Credits: 6
This course focuses on the primary healthcare of patients across the lifespan concentrating on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and evaluation of risk factors and problems commonly encountered by the advanced practice nurse. Management of both the physical and psychological issues common to patients across the lifespan including acute and chronic health problems are included. The identification, assessment and clinical management of abnormal findings generated from age-appropriate screenings, genetic history, and cultural assessments are addressed. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are employed to improve the health and wellness of individuals. Case studies are incorporated into the didactic portion of the course depicting health and wellness, acute and chronic illness scenarios. Emphasis is placed on the ongoing development of the student’s critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills, as they continue to formulate and develop appropriate differential diagnoses. Students expand upon their prior learing with pharmacological, non-pharmacological, holistic, and alternative approaches to the management of health status within interprofessional teams, utilizing shared decision-making with patients and families regarding treatment options and health and wellness goals based on nationally accepted, evidence-based practice guidelines. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 750
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NU - 752 Family Health III Credits: 6
This course builds upon the previous two courses and focuses on further expansion of the student’s primary care knowledge and clinical decision-making capabilities in order to promote independent diagnostic reasoning and application of established skill sets in preparation for advanced practice. Specific content is related to management of primary care needs of individuals and their families in select acute and chronic primary care settings across the lifespan. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture are emphasized. Precepted clinical experiences, including in-person Telehealth, simulation, and case presentations, provide opportunities for students to apply advanced knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation of clients with health promotion needs and common acute and chronic health concerns. Maximizing resources, including community resources, referrals, and consultation, are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. ICD 10 codes and healthcare costs are reviewed and analyzed. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 751
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NU - 753 Adult Acute Care Specialty I Credits: 6
This course provides students with the interdisciplinary theoretical foundations and clinical experience to develop beginning competencies to manage medically complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill adult and older adult patients with conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture, as well as the application of technology, are addressed when caring for patients in acute, complex, and chronic health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and health restoration of clients with acute, chronic, and critical medical concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. At the completion of this course, students will gain introductory knowledge of A-GACNP practice and management skills for the acute, complex, and chronically ill patient. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 746 and All MSN Core and Advanced Core courses
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NU - 754 Adult Acute Care Specialty II Credits: 6
This intermediate specialty course builds upon the previous foundational course concepts and experiences by providing expanded clinical experiences that develop students’ knowledge of theoretical constructs and management of medically complex acute, critical, and chronically ill adult and older adult patients within specialty areas of acute care. Interdisciplinary theoretical foundations applied to clinical experiences strengthen beginning competencies to manage complex adult and older adult patients in high acuity and inpatient settings with conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the application of technology when caring for patients in complex health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge and evidence-based practice to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and health restoration of clients with critical care needs. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 753
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NU - 755 Adult Acute Care Specialty III Credits: 6
This final specialty course provides students with the interdisciplinary theoretical foundations and clinical experience to refine developing competencies to manage complex adult and geriatric medical, surgical, and/or trauma patients with conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the application of technology with caring for patients in complex health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply advancing knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and health restoration of clients with complex medical and surgical concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 754
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NU - 757 Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Credits: 6
This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical experience to develop advanced competencies in treating psychiatric disorders, integrating both psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic evidence-based treatment plans for mental health patients across the lifespan. The neurobiology, neural circuitry, genetics, and neuroimaging of each mental illness are emphasized. Precepted clinical experiences allow students to conduct psychiatric diagnostic interviews, formulate differential diagnoses, develop evidence-based treatment plans, manage psychotropic medication, and implement psychotherapeutic interventions. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 738
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NU - 758 Special Populations in Psychiatry Credits: 6
This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical experience to develop advanced competencies in treating special populations within the field of psychiatry. The focus is on the management of mental illness in pregnancy, children and adolescents, the elderly, and the medically ill. Philosophies of psychiatry are examined within the context of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner role transition. Precepted clinical experiences allow students to conduct psychiatric diagnostic interview, formulate differential diagnoses, develop evidence- based treatment plans, manage psychotropic medication, and implement psychotherapeutic interventions. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 757
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NU - 799 Capstone Portfolio Credits: 1
This course facilitates the transition into the advanced practice role by the development of a portfolio documenting professional role development, scholarship and service activities. The Portfolio is intended to reflect the two major measures of outcome attainment for the MSN Program: The DeSales University MSN Program Outcomes and the competencies addressed in the “Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011)”. Should be taken concurrently with final MSN specialty course.
Prerequisite: All core and advanced core MSN courses
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NU - 800 Leadership for Practice Credits: 3
This course prepares the advanced practice nurse for organizational and systems leadership roles. Multidisciplinary theories and concepts will be utilized to analyze and evaluate complex healthcare organizations, delivery systems, patient care practices and health outcomes. The student will acquire skills to develop an organizational culture of caring, trust, diversity and mutual respect toward fostering excellence in healthcare environments. Through critical and reflective thinking and inquiry, the student will gain personal mastery and expand his/her leadership style, attributes and behaviors. The student will be prepared to facilitate collaboration, organize and lead effective interprofessional healthcare teams for improving patient and population health outcomes. Course fee - Post MSN tracks only
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NU - 801 Financial & Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
Brief review of the preparation, analysis, and utilization of financial statements. Interpretation and application of accounting data for internal planning, reporting, control, and decision-making. Course fee - Post MSN tracks only.
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NU - 802 Evidence Based Practice I Credits: 3
This course prepares the advanced practice nurse to identify, evaluate and integrate evidence based research into practice. Students build upon their existing knowledge regarding qualitative and quantitative inquiry. Epistemological and philosophical frameworks will be explored in relation to the practice setting. The student will analyze theory as the underpinning of advancing nursing knowledge through evidence based research. The student will critique existing scholarship and synthesize evidence based research to improve practice. Course fee - Post MSN tracks only.
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NU - 804 Health Outcomes Management Credits: 3
Students will explore the interdisciplinary concepts and strategies that contribute to optimal health outcomes in a variety of health settings. Emphasis will be placed on advocacy for quality healthcare through analyzing the impact of economic disparities, cultural dimensions, and social factors on health outcomes. Quality indicators, safety initiatives, systems of accountability, and benchmarking are integrated in the analysis of population health care outcomes. Students are ultimately prepared to integrate outcomes research into the ethical provision of patient care. Course fee - Post MSN tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 800 and NU 802
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NU - 805 Marketing Management Credits: 3
This course provides an understanding of the application of marketing theories, concepts, and practices as they relate to the management of the marketing function in a complex organization. Emphasis will be on the managerial aspects of marketing plans, including analysis of the external environment. A key element of the course will include the relationship of the “marketing mix” to strategic planning.
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NU - 807 Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics Credits: 3
This course provides students with an understanding of epidemiological methods to estimate the burden of disease as a public health problem, methods of control and prevention, and the development and evaluation of health programs. Students are introduced to main epidemiological study designs and their major advantages and limitations. Biostatistics concepts and applications used in epidemiology and public health providing understandings of essential topics, such as descriptive and inferential statistical analysis are emphasized. Students will increase their level of epidemiological and statistical literacy and acquire firm skills in reading and interpreting public health literature. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 545 or equivalent, and NU 800
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NU - 808 Health Policy and Ethics Credits: 3
This course provides an overview and framework for analyzing health policy issues. The structure of U.S. healthcare financing, reimbursement systems and healthcare delivery systems is explored. Historical perspectives, ethical, legal and political ramifications are analyzed. Comparing the U.S. healthcare system to the global healthcare arena is an integral part of the course. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 807
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NU - 809 Business Computing Credits: 3
This course will focus on the advanced features of spreadsheet applications including introductory macro design and managerial decision modeling for problem solving with Excel. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
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NU - 810 Translational Research Credits: 4
This course provides the student with the underpinnings to translate findings from inter-disciplinary, evidence based, healthcare research into practical application. Students apply these findings to practices which affect health outcomes in individual patients and populations. The course goal is to prepare the student to improve health through the application of both nursing and inter-disciplinary research. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 807
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NU - 811 BSN/DNP Scholarly Project Proposal Development-I Credits: 1
This course focuses on the beginning development of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project (SP) that will eventually integrate all prior coursework, culminating in the production of an applied evidence-based practice project. Students will work closely with their DNP SP Committee Chair to complete the initial components of the scholarly project proposal within the time frame of this course.
Prerequisite: NU 800 and NU 802
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NU - 812 Health Care Informatics Credits: 3
This course explores the role/impact of information systems in health care. Students will enlist resources and engage in activities that promote information literacy. Students will understand the utilization of information technology to support the delivery and evaluation of quality health care. Students will be prepared to assume leadership roles related to the selection, use and evaluation of information systems. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 808
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NU - 813 Special Topics Credits: 1-7
A course tailored to special interest of students and faculty.
Prerequisite: NU 808 and NU 810
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NU - 814 Evidence Based Practice II Credits: 3
This course prepares the advanced practice nurse to integrate and disseminate evidence based research into practice. Students utilize their existing knowledge regarding evidence based research to advance nursing practice. Barriers to research dissemination will be explored in relation to the practice setting. Outlets of research dissemination are fully explored. Students will incorporate competencies in theory, leadership, collaboration, quality, outcomes management, ethics, technology, and policy in the development and dissemination of evidence based research. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 812
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NU - 815 BSN/DNP Scholarly Project Proposal Development-II Credits: 1
This course focuses on the ongoing development of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project (SP) that will eventually integrate all prior coursework, culminating in the production of an applied evidence-based practice project. Students will continue to work closely with their DNP SP Committee developing components necessary to complete their scholarly project.
Prerequisite: NU 811
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NU - 816 Scholarship Residency Credits: 3
This course provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to refine and evaluate an independent, analytic scholarly project focusing on a clinical practice problem within a specific population. The range of projects is varied as they relate to the unique clinical practices of the DNP student, e.g., quality improvement, analyzing policy, designing/using databases, designing/evaluating new models of care, etc. 225 residency hours. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 812
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NU - 818 Leadership Residency Credits: 4
Advanced nursing leadership occurs within clinical practice, healthcare delivery systems, professional organizations, and health policy arenas. Building upon concepts from all coursework, this residency course affords students the opportunity to develop and implement strategies to effectively empower others, organize and lead teams, influence quality health outcomes and actively participate in legislative processes. Interactive seminars engage students in scholarly discussion and integration of theory, research and systems thinking toward the actualization of creative leadership and advocacy. 225 residency hours. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 814 and NU 816
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NU - 820 DNP Scholarly Project Credits: 3
This course focuses on the Scholarly Project that is the integration of all prior DNP coursework which culminates in the production of an applied evidence-based project. Students work closely with their Committee Chair to complete the outstanding components of this project within the time frame of this course. Students will successfully present their project in the form of an on-campus oral presentation and defense to the faculty members and their peers. Students will complete their DNP Portfolio which will be reviewed by their DNP SP Committee Chair for review of achievement of the overall DNP Program Outcomes. 75 residency hours. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 818
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NU - 822 Scholarly Project Advisement Credits: 3
This course is intended for students who are unable to complete the Scholarly Project, the summative evaluations, and/or the Portfolio within the time frame of NU 820 , DNP Scholarly Project. Students will continue to receive advisement and ongoing support for completion of these items. Students will continue to register for this course until all terminal outcomes have been achieved and the student receives a “Pass” in NU 820 . Minimum 45 hours of advisement. Minimum 45 hours of advisement. Course fee - Post Master tracks only.
Prerequisite: NU 818
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PT - 501 Human Anatomy 1 - Trunk Credits: 3
The first of three human anatomy courses focuses on the regional anatomy of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis and the clinical applications of gross, developmental and neurological anatomy through cadaver dissection and an integrative approach with concurrent musculoskeletal and differential diagnosis coursework.
Prerequisite: DPT student in the didactic phase of the graduate program
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PT - 502 Human Anatomy 2 - Upper Quadrant Credits: 3
This human anatomy course focuses on the anatomy of the upper quadrant and the clinical applications of gross, developmental and neurological anatomy through cadaver dissection and an integrative approach with concurrent musculoskeletal and differential diagnosis coursework. Neurovascular distribution of the brachial plexus and humeral vessels are addressed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 510 Professional Development 1 Credits: 3
This four-course series is designed to guide students in establishing a professional identity as competent, compassionate, physical therapists with a desire for servant-leadership. The roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist, communication theory, the psychological, and cultural aspects of illness and healing, and a fundamental understanding of teaching and learning principles needed for establishing effective patient practitioner relationships will be covered.
Prerequisite: DPT student in the didactic phase of the graduate program
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PT - 519 Principles of Therapeutic Exercise Credits: 2
This course introduces basic principles and concepts related to the various forms of exercise used by physical therapists in the prescription and implementation of planned physical activities intended to enable a patient or client to (1) remediate or prevent impairments of body functions and structures (2) improve, restore or enhance functional activity and participation (3) prevent or reduce injuries or health-related risk factors, and (4) optimize overall health, fitness and well-being. Based on theoretical principles from the fields of anatomy, exercise physiology and behavioral science, and coupled with evidence from physical therapy intervention literature, students will learn to integrate examination and evaluation findings in order to select, prescribe and implement safe and effective therapeutic exercise programs for patients and clients across the lifespan and practice continuum.
Prerequisite: DPT student in the didactic phase of the graduate program
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PT - 520 Foundations of Patient Care 1 Credits: 2
Fundamental patient care skills including communication, medical terminology, documentation, assessment of vital signs, cognition, pain, and the integumentary system are covered. Basic principles of tissue healing and exercise, safe patient handling skills for functional training of bed mobility, transfers and gait training are also taught. Students will learn basic first aid skills and complete a CPR training and credentialing course.
Prerequisite: DPT student in the didactic phase of the graduate program
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PT - 521 Physical Therapy Modalities Credits: 3
This course teaches the biophysical, physiological and clinical principles associated with therapeutic massage, thermal, mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic agents. The role of these modalities in tissue healing, pain management, management of inflammation, edema control, motion restrictions, and neuromuscular disturbances is addressed. Clinical decision making and evidence based practice related to the safe and effective application of these modalities is stressed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 530 Musculoskeletal 1 - Spine Credits: 3
This course reviews the structure, function and biomechanics of the spine, and the neuromuscular dynamics associated with posture and trunk movements. Common pathologies of the human spine, rib cage, and pelvic girdle, and common referred pain patterns from internal organs and systemic disorders are covered. Basic palpation skills, surface anatomy, assessment of spinal motion and core strength are taught.
Prerequisite: DPT student in the didactic phase of the graduate program
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PT - 531 Musculoskeletal 2 - Upper Quadrant Credits: 3
This course reviews the structure, function and biomechanics of the upper quadrant, the neuromuscular dynamics, muscle structure and function, assessment of upper quadrant alignment, range of motion and strength. Pathophysiological joint and connective tissue changes associated with disease, injury, immobilization, exercise and overuse will be covered.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 540 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Musculoskeletal 1 Spine Credits: 4
This course introduces the five elements of patient management for patients and clients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders of the trunk and spine. The laboratory component allows students to develop competency in patient examination, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for the spine and trunk in preparation for the first clinical education experience.
Prerequisite: DPT student in the didactic phase of the graduate program.
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PT - 541 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Musculoskeletal 2 Upper Quadrant Credits: 4
This course introduces the five elements of patient management for patients and clients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders of the cervical spine and upper extremities. The laboratory component allows students to develop competency in patient examination, musculoskeletal differential diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for the upper quadrant in preparation for the first clinical education experience.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 550 Evidence Based Practice Credits: 2
This course is the first in a five-course series that collectively provides a working knowledge of evidence-based practice needed to translate scholarly inquiry into evidence-based practice, and to assure that students develop habits of determining the best care of a patient/client using three sources of evidence (scientific research, clinical expertise, and patient values and circumstances) to facilitate clinical decision making.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 601 Human Anatomy 3 - Lower Quadrant Credits: 2
This course in the anatomy series focuses on cadaver dissection of the lower quadrant. The clinical applications of gross, developmental and neurological anatomy are explored through an integrative approach with concurrent musculoskeletal and differential diagnosis coursework.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 610 Professional Development 2 Credits: 2
This second class in the Professional Development series explores biomedical ethics, leadership theory, adopting an empowerment approach when communicating with persons with disabilities, coping behaviors and quality of life concerns associated with disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, and grief, as well as the impact of spirituality and religion on healing and recovery.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 620 Foundations of Patient Care 2 Credits: 3
This course builds on the initial mobility skills mastered in Foundations of Patient Care 1. Students will expand their basic communication and documentation skills and learn necessary strategies to work effectively with patients with limited communication and cognitive skills. Safe handling of patients with complex cardiac or neurological conditions, bariatric patients, and patients with limb deficiencies will be addressed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 630 Musculoskeletal 3 - Lower Quadrant Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the structure, function and biomechanics of the lower quadrant. Neurodynamics, lower quarter joint mobility and muscle structure and function will be discussed. Pathophysiological joint and connective tissue changes associated with disease, injury, immobilization, exercise and overuse will be covered.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 631 Neuroanatomy and Function Credits: 4
This foundational science course will present the theories, concepts and vocabulary that describes the structure and function of the human nervous system. This course will explore the relationships between the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems in the production and control of voluntary movement, the effects of aging on the nervous system, and concept of neural plasticity.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 632 Motor Learning and Motor Control Credits: 2
This course explores basic science information regarding motor development, motor control, and motor learning, to be integrated concurrently with content from PT - 631 Neuroanatomy and Function , and applied in PT - 641 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Pediatric . Various theories of motor control and motor learning are presented along with an exploration into the growing field of research in these combined fields.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 640 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Musculoskeletal 3 Lower Quadrant Credits: 4
This course introduces the five elements of patient management for patients and clients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders of the lower extremities. The laboratory component allows students to develop competency in patient examination, musculoskeletal differential diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for the lower quadrant in preparation for the first clinical education experience.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 641 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Pediatric Credits: 4
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis of the pediatric patient. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in patient examination and therapeutic interventions for the pediatric client and develop competency in pediatric differential diagnosis and interventions in preparation for clinical practice.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 642 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Neuro Credits: 5
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis and treatment of the adult patient/client with neurological conditions. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in patient examination and therapeutic interventions for adult clients with movement dysfunction as a result of a neurologic condition.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 643 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Geriatric Credits: 3
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis and treatment of the geriatric patient/client. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in differential diagnosis and intervention for geriatric patients/clients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions in preparation for the second clinical experience.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 644 Differential Diagnosis and Intervention - Cardio Credits: 4
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, providing a foundation for differential diagnosis and interventions for the patient/client with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary conditions across the lifespan. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in differential diagnosis and intervention for these patients/clients in preparation for the second clinical experience.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 650 Research 1 Credits: 2
This course is the second in a five-course series that builds on the principles of experimental and non-experimental research design from PT - 550 Evidence Based Practice , further develops student understanding of basic research methods, introduces applied statistics, and guides students in the application of research principles through participation in a faculty-mentored group research project or case history report.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 651 Research 2 Credits: 1
This course is the third in a five-course series where students pursuing a faculty-mentored group research project complete an institutional review board application (IRB), begin the data collection process and develop a first draft for the Methods section for their project manuscript. Students following the case history track learn about the components of a case history report through the development of a literature review on a patient case identified in their first pro bono clinic or full-time clinical education experience.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 652 Research 3 Credits: 1
This course is the fourth in a five-course series where students pursuing a faculty-mentored group research project complete the data collection process, begin the analysis of data, complete a rough draft of the Results section and begin a comparison of salient study findings through a second review of the literature to identify issues of importance for the outline of the Discussion section of the project manuscript. Students pursuing the case history report produce a draft manuscript for peer and faculty review that outlines the examination, interventions, outcomes, clinical impression and discussion about a patient case obtained through a prior pro bono or clinical education encounter.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 653 Research 4 Credits: 1
During the final course in this series, students pursing the faculty-mentored group research project complete the final draft of the Discussion/Clinical Relevance section of the project manuscript, and finalize the document for future presentation/publication. Students pursuing the case history report track select and produce a manuscript on a novel patient case obtained through prior encounters in the four previous pro bono clinics or their first full-time clinical education experience. In addition to completion of a full traditional case history report, students also produce an abstract and poster presentation of the project. Research projects and case history reports are presented as poster and/or platform presentations at the DPT Research Symposium. Working with faculty mentors, students in either track develop a strategy for public dissemination of the project or case history report in a clinical or non-academic setting.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 660 Clinical Reasoning 1 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is designed as a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised musculoskeletal probono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 661 Clinical Reasoning 2 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is designed as a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, critical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised pediatric pro-bono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 662 Clinical Reasoning 3 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is designed as a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised adult neurological probono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 670 Clinical Education 1 Credits: 3
Clinical education is considered an integral part of the curriculum to assist students in developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills needed for entry-level physical therapy practice. For this first clinical experience, students are assigned to clinical sites with a primary focus on musculoskeletal disorders or post-orthopedic surgical care, allowing students to integrate their newly learned clinical skills.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 680 Clinical Medicine 1 - Neuro Credits: 2
This course introduces the physical therapy student to common neurologic pathologies often encountered in clinical practice, and provides an understanding of the systematic differential diagnostic process that should be followed to identify yellow or red flags indicating the need for referral, the medical and surgical management, and the laboratory and imaging techniques associated with the management of select neurological pathologies.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 681 Pharmacology Credits: 2
This course will discuss the science and practice of pharmacology with emphasis on rehabilitation relevance, common side effects and interactions, and how certain classes of drugs may impact patients receiving physical therapy.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 682 Clinical Medicine 2 - Cardio Credits: 2
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and provides an introduction to common cardiovascular and pulmonary pathologies often encountered in clinical practice. Skills needed to appropriately screen individuals for cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders, be able to differentiate signs of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease from musculoskeletal pathology and appropriate intervention strategies will be taught.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 710 Professional Development 3 Credits: 2
This third class in the series explores the legal aspects of practice, professional licensure requirements, malpractice, risk management and the role of the physical therapist in the legal process. The PT’s role in health policy, advocacy, consultation, inter-professional collaborative practice, and professional duty to pursue continuing education, clinical specialization/ residency, and other opportunities to maintain clinical competence are discussed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 711 Professional Development 4 Credits: 1
A completed Professional Development Portfolio becomes a formative and summative representation of a student’s selfassessment of personal and professional growth during the three years of the curriculum. As both a product and a process, the creation of the Portfolio also introduces the concept of using a personal mission statement to establish goals and plans to maintain competence beyond entry-level practice.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 740 Differential Diagnosis & Intervention - Special Populations Credits: 2
This course will introduce the elements of patient/client management, for the patient/client with metabolic and endocrine disorders, integumentary disorders, peripheral vascular disease, amputations, women’s health issues, immune system disorders, oncology, organ transplantation, and bariatric conditions. The laboratory component will allow students to develop skills in evaluation and management of these patients/clients.
Prerequisite: Successful progress of all prior DPT courses
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PT - 760 Clinical Reasoning 4 Credits: 2
The four-course Clinical Reasoning series is a summative pre-clinical experience that facilitates critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and reflective practice behaviors. Through problem-based case scenarios and participation in faculty supervised older adult pro-bono service learning activities, students learn to integrate the five elements of patient-client management for diverse geriatric patient populations and develop core values related to accountability, altruism, compassion, integrity, and professional duty.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 770 Clinical Education 2 Credits: 4
For this second full time clinical experience, students may be assigned to any type of clinical setting offering students exposure to medically complex patients or specialty patient populations, such as pediatrics, burns, wound care, home health care, aquatics, oncology, industrial rehab, or women’s health.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 771 Clinical Education 3 Credits: 5
Students will be assigned to clinical settings that will complement their previous clinical experiences, address areas of specialty interest, and assure exposure to various patient populations, ages, diagnoses, socioeconomic classes, cultures and patient care settings. Focus is on integration of all components of patient care and practice management skills, and development of advanced clinical decision making. Previous clinical experiences will be considered to assure student exposure to a variety of clinical opportunities.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 772 Clinical Education 4 Credits: 6
The focus of this last clinical experience is on integration of all components of patient care and practice management skills. Students are expected to demonstrate greater independence and master entry level performance in all areas of practice, demonstrate sound clinical decision making skills, and effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 780 Clinical Medicine 3 - Special Populations Credits: 3
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the endocrine, integumentary, vascular, lymphatic, and genitourinary systems and provides an introduction to common disorders of these systems often encountered in clinical practice. An understanding of disease risk factors, preventative strategies, medical, surgical, pharmacological and physical therapy management, as well as psychosocial implications of these conditions across the lifespan will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 790 Special Topics Credits: 2
This elective will expand on previous knowledge from the core curriculum in areas of specialized practice in order to gain advanced competency in these areas. The topics may include, but are not limited to: manual therapy, aquatic therapy, sports medicine, vestibular rehabilitation, brain injury, and degenerative neurologic disease.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 791 Business and Management Issues Credits: 3
This course will be a broad survey of topics essential to the administration and management of physical therapy services including business management, legal and ethical issues, health care delivery models, fiscal management, reimbursement issues, legislative issues, human resources, and liability and risk management. The physical therapist’s role as a primary care and tertiary care provider will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 792 Promoting Health and Wellness Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the concepts and principles associated with health promotion, disease prevention, fitness, and wellness. The role of the physical therapist as a patient/ client educator on risk factor reduction, as a consultant on public health-related issues, and as advocate for change in the healthcare community toward prevention and wellness will be stressed.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 793 Orthopaedic Case Analysis Credits: 2
This course serves as a review and expands on previous knowledge and skill from the first-year orthopaedic course series. Diagnostic and treatment decision-making will be facilitated through case analysis of patients with various orthopaedic disorders. Hands-on practice of examination skills related to the cases will be provided. The goal of this course is to prepare students with the knowledge to advance their patients with orthopaedic disorders across multiple practice areas to their best functional level, and to prepare them for success on the musculoskeletal sections of National Physical Therapy Examination.
Prerequisite: Successful progress in all prior DPT courses
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PT - 794 DPT Independent Study Credits: 1-6
Independent study provides opportunities for increasing knowledge and skill through participation in additional projects or research activities, or as a component of a remediation agreement. Learning activities and credit hours are based on the nature of the academic content and the extent of faculty guidance needed to meet individual student needs, and may include self-directed learning, distance learning or faculty-supervised activities.
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PA - 501 Clinical Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 2
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary for clinical practice. This course will relate human anatomy and physiology to pathological processes and the medical treatments used for those processes. Lectures cover the development of the human body and the relationship of structure to function. Cadaver dissection will be utilized in the associated laboratory course and learning will be enhanced by a computerized dissection program. Lecture 4 hours.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 501L Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Lab Credits: 1
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary for clinical practice. This course will relate human anatomy and physiology to pathological processes and the medical treatments used for those processes. Cadaver dissection will be utilized and learning will be enhanced by a computerized dissection program.Lectures in the associated didactic course will cover the development of the human body and the relationship of structure to function.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 502 History and Physical Exam I Credits: 3
Techniques for eliciting a complete medical history, performance of physical examination techniques based upon body systems, and accurate documentation in a patient record. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 503 History and Physical Examination II Credits: 3
A continuation of PA 502. Students learn to integrate the results of history, physical and laboratory findings to arrive at an accurate evaluation of the patient so that the physician assistant determine the next appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic step. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: PA 502 and the student in the didactic phase of the program
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PA - 504 Clinical Medicine I Credits: 4
Cornerstone of all the medically relevant courses. Various disease processes will be described, along with epidemiology, expected disease course, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and pertinent patient education. This course is organized into blocks covering: cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and gastroenterology. Instructors will also be introducing laboratory methods information into this course as part of the clinical medicine coverage area.
Prerequisite: Student in didactic phase of the program
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PA - 505 Clinical Medicine II Credits: 4
A continuation of PA 504 .This is the cornerstone of all the medically relevant courses. Various disease processes will be described, along with the incidence, prevalence, pathophysiology, treatment plans, and expected outcomes. This course is organized into blocks covering in order: hematology, nephrology, endocrinology, infectious disease, neurology, and pediatrics. Instructors will also be introducing laboratory methods information into this course as part of the clinical medicine coverage area.
Prerequisite: Student in didactive phase of the program
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