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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Marketing |
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MK 6410 - Marketing Strategy
(2)
This strategic marketing course is designed to give you practice in the design, implementation, and control of marketing strategies. It is an operationally oriented course in which the application and not the definition, of marketing concepts, principles, and methods are important. In addition, the integration of the major decision areas of marketing will be stressed rather than the sequential discussion of these subjects.
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MK 6420 - Selling
(1)
A specially designed class to help you learn principles, skills, and insights into selling and persuasion. The learning objectives include: Learn principles of selling and persuasion; apply principles and skills of selling and persuasion to organizations and for personal and professional career success; meet, talk, and interact with successful individuals who demonstrate selling and persuasion skills; recalling Rockhurst and Mensch values use these skills and capabilities ethically.
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MK 6460 - Market Research & Analytics
(2)
This course is focused on enhancing students knowledge and skills of exploring, analyzing, and interpreting marketing data. Students will be exposed to the latest and widely adopted approaches in marketing area regarding understanding customer metrics, marketing mix, and marketing environmental factors through a series of data-driven techniques. Specifically, this course will cover modules such as customer life time value, market segmentation, experiment data analysis, market basket analysis, conjoint analysis, survival analysis, and other related marketing research techniques. Each of these modules represents an important avenue that supports marketing strategies. Therefore, this course is designed to build strong links between data analysis and marketing decisions. SAS Foundation and SAS Enterprise Miner will be the primary software used in this course. SAS Text Miner and SAS Forecast Studio will also be used.
Prerequisite: BIA 6301 .
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MK 6510 - International Marketing
(2)
This course addresses the global issues that impact concepts relevant to companies engaging the international marketplace. It introduces the student to the cultural, economic, geographic, political and legal issues that affect the where, when and how to enter foreign markets. The course uses contemporary materials to expand beyond the text and bring real life problems and solutions into the classroom for student discussion.
Prerequisite: MK 6410 .
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MK 7000 - Strategic Marketing Management
(2)
Executive Fellows Program only. This course examines the processes executives use to create, communicate, capture, and sustain value in their organizations. Using the case method, students analyze a variety of companies in different industries in order to gain insight into the process of value creation, and to provide them with management tools for sustaining it. Students learn how to use a market opportunity analysis in order to choose the right customers to target, find the best distribution channels for their products, price to capture value, and manage customers for profit.
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MK 7900 - Business Capstone
(3)
Executive Fellows Program only. This course gives students experience integrating the concepts of marketing, accounting, finance, organization behavior, communication, leadership, information analysis, and board governance. To demonstrate competence, students engage in experiential activities such as live case consulting projects, simulations, or real-life projects.
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Nonprofit Leadership Studies |
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NP 6010 - Leading Mission Driven Organizations
(3)
Designed for students who will serve as board members, managers, founders, consultants, contributors, or volunteers, this course explores critical issues in the effective, ethical leadership of mission driven organizations – especially nonprofits and social enterprises. The course will address topics such as the roles and responsibilities of boards, the staff, and volunteers; ensuring accountability and performance measurement; the legal framework; developing strategy and building capacity; collaborations, partnerships and mergers; obtaining and managing resources; marketing and communication; and advocacy and lobbying. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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NP 6050 - Resource Development for Social Impact
(3)
As a nonprofit leader, a civic-minded business, or as an individual citizen, the ability to leverage contributed investment in support of community activism (in many and varied forms) is a critical skill in today’s economy. This course provides a robust and practice- as well as academic-based introduction to fundraising principles, active application of those principles, and management not only of the tasks themselves, but the paid, volunteer, and partner players in the continuum of this important work. Emphasis is on the human-centric development of intentional relationships and strategy. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
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NP 6090 - Program Planning and Evaluation
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This course presents methods for the identification of community needs, development and implementation of programs to meet those needs, and evaluation of program outcomes and effectiveness. Program planning tools such as theory of change and logic models will be utilized to inform program goals, objectives, and activities. The course will introduce program evaluation methods including design, data collection, and data analysis and interpretation along with an overview of how evaluation results may be used for organizational purposes. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
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NP 6200 - Marketing Communications for Nonprofits in the Digital Age
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This course offers a study of the role of technology within nonprofit organization communications. Course material focuses on effective application of digital applications such as email, social media, websites, app development and other emerging technologies. Attention is given to case studies, industry trends and integration of multiple communication channels for successful awareness building, constituent and internal communication, community relations, public relations, advocacy and fundraising. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
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NP 6300 - Charitable Giving and Relationship Management Seminar
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This advanced fund development course focuses on donor-centric approaches to develop annual sustainability and secure support for special projects to advance an organization’s mission. Course topics include creating a culture of philanthropy, special events, annual giving campaigns, major gifts and capital campaigns, planned giving, prospect research and donor stewardship, effective proposal writing and grants management. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
Prerequisite: NP 6050 .
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Nursing |
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MG/NUA 6310 - Organizational Behavior
(MG 6310 )
(2)
(MSN Nursing Leadership course taught as MG 6310 in the College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis). Course increases students’ awareness of organizational processes and practices, including leadership, management, motivation, morale, group dynamics, interpersonal communications, conflict, and group problem-solving. The course provides conceptual insights and behavioral skills needed for successful leadership of continuous improvement in individual, team, and organizational performance.
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MG/NUA 6320 - Project Management
(MG 6320 )
(2)
(MSN Nursing Leadership course taught as MG 6320 in College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis.) This course introduces students to the process of project management that includes planning, implementation, progress measurement and performance, results and evaluation. Students will learn the knowledge, skills and technical tools for identifying project requirements, establishing project objectives and scheduling, balancing constraints and resources, and considering the needs and expectations of key stakeholders. Students will learn the trade-offs and balance of project scope, resources and schedule and will learn how to compose an effective project management team. Producing project documentation, such as scope, requirements, design, and testing documentation.
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MG/NUA 6380 - HR and Managing People
(MG 6380 )
(2)
(MSN Nursing Leadership course taught as MG 6380 in College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis.) This course focuses on the best practices of supervision and ways of effectively partnering with HR, including: communicating with employees, planning and delegating to individuals, leading the team, building trust and respect, motivating performance, intercultural communication, evaluating performance, coaching to improve performance, developing and maintaining discipline, and managing conflict.
Prerequisite: MG 6310 .
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MG/NUA 6680 - Organizational Change
(MG 6680 )
(2)
(MSN Nursing Leadership course taught as MG 6680 in College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis.) Change management within modern organizations, whether public, private or not-for-profit, is a complex process with many moving parts. The larger an organization becomes the greater the complexity. This course focuses on the fundamental assessments, tools, processes and interventions used to identify, agree upon, and enact a successful change initiative. Using an integrated learning model, students will explore and apply these principles on both written and live case studies. Specifically, the following will be addressed: multiple models of the change process (techno-structural, human systems, balanced metrics), tools of organizational analysis, methods for overcoming stakeholder resistance, and techniques for ensuring buy-in and support from people at all levels of the organization.
Prerequisite: MG 6310 .
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NUA 5020 - Professional Roles, Quality and Safety for Advanced Nursing Practice
(3)
This introductory course examines the role of advanced practice nurses as influenced by social, cultural, political and economic forces. Issues present in the changing health care environment are examined for quality and patient safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes. The ethical dimensions are legal parameters for advanced nursing practice are investigated.
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NUA 5050 - Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Practice
(3)
This course is an introduction to the theoretical foundations of advanced practice nursing. Key content to be covered includes the philosophical basis of science and knowledge within the structure, development and application of theory in advanced practice nursing. Theoretical frameworks addressing the biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of the human condition related to the individual, family, community, and systems are explored. In addition, students will investigate various learning theories as they pertain to individuals across the lifespan. The student will have the opportunity to identify a theory to guide their research.
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NUA 5150 - Policy, Organization and Leadership
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The purpose of the Policy, Organization and Leadership course is to understand how health policy and leadership impacts the delivery of health care. Students examine intricacies of the health policy process including, quality improvement, legal and ethical implications, and leadership in health care environments.
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NUA 5200 - Advanced Acute Care Immersion I
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This course provides acute care nurse practitioner students the opportunity to develop specialized assessment and advanced procedural skills necessary to provide quality care for patients in various acute care settings. Through didactic lessons, simulated practicum experiences, and hands-on advanced skills practice, the student is prepared to provide care for acutely ill and critically ill patient. This course will require a 4 day on-campus visit for a total of 30 contact hours.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 , NUA 5950 .
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NUA 5230 - Advanced Acute Care Topics
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This course is designed to provide acute care nurse practitioner students the knowledge of a variety of topics commonly encountered in the acute care setting. The students will increase their knowledge of advanced pharmacologic management, advanced pathophysiology, and diagnostic testing interpretation of hospitalized and critically-ill patients, while applying advanced knowledge gained through previous or concurrent coursework.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 , NUA 5950 .
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NUA 5250 - Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention
(3)
This course requires the advanced nursing practice student to use various theories and developed practice skills in the collection of subjective and objective-related data of patients across a lifespan. Therapeutic communication and psychomotor skills are further developed. The student will learn to comprehensively assess the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions as a basis for advanced nursing practice. The advanced nursing practice student will identify appropriate patient-centered and culturally responsive clinical prevention and health promotion interventions for the adult client.
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NUA 5260 - Family Nurse Practitioner Immersion I
(0.5)
Focuses on introducing the FNP student to a successful FNP practicum experience. Includes completion of mandatory of lab/simulation experiences, review of practicum policies, pre- clinical HIPAA, clinical readiness requirements, and portfolio development. Information related completion of the program of study is provided. This course will require a 2 day on-campus visit for a total of 16 contact hours.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 , NUA 5950 .
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NUA 5300 - Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice
(2)
This course provides an overview of the role of information systems in health care organizations. Coursework emphasizes the integration of evidence-based practice in clinical decision support and the influence of health care information technology (HIT) systems on health outcomes. In addition, technical, organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, telemedicine applications, and artificial intelligence solutions will be explored. Through a combination of online readings and discussions, group assignments, and individual assignments, students will develop and exercise analytical skills for appraising health information systems in the context of the provision of care.
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NUA 5450 - Advanced Health Care Research
(3)
In the Advanced Health Care Research course, students explore the relationship between research, theory, and practice. Students examine the qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Students synthesize research findings to develop a research project.
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NUA 5600 - Mental Health for Family Nurse Practitioners
(3)
This course focuses on the theoretical foundations needed to treat patients with common acute and chronic mental health problems in the primary care setting. Emphasis is on the management of mental illness across the life span.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5950 .
Prerequisite: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 .
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NUA 5650 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Disease States
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In the Advanced Pathophysiology and Disease States course, students analyze the relationship between normal physiologic and pathological phenomena produced by altered disease states. Students apply evidence-based findings regarding pathological changes in selected disease states. The analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of pathophysiological processes related to the disease state and alterations in homeostasis of patients across a lifespan are examined.
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NUA 5710 - Family Nurse Practitioner I: Diagnostics and Intervention
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This didactic course focuses on primary care for adults and older persons experiencing common acute and chronic health problems. The didactic content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic health problems, including the appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests and follow-up care for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Prerequisite: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 , NUA 5950 , NUA 5260 .
Corequisite: NUA 5740 .
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NUA 5740 - Family Nurse Practitioner I: Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum
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The focus of this course is on developing clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice for the adult and geriatric population in primary care, outpatient clinic, and/or specialty practicum settings. The course integrates theory, assessment, and treatment modalities for acute and chronic conditions. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive patient assessments, including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Practicum preceptors will provide direct supervision to the students as they manage the acute and chronic health problems of selected clients. 200 practicum hours are required.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5710 .
Prerequisite: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 , NUA 5950 , and NUA 5260 (Permission from advisor and/or program director required).
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NUA 5750 - Advanced Pharmacology
(3)
In the Advanced Pharmacology course, general and advanced principles of pharmacology, including selected pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, are addressed. Students investigate alternative and complementary therapeutics. Students apply knowledge of pharmaceutical principles to select the most appropriate medication using evidence-based medicine.
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NUA 5800 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I Diagnostics and Intervention
(4)
This course provides didactic content to prepare the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AG-ACNP) to provide care to the late adolescent through the geriatric populations experiencing common health problems in one or more body systems. The didactic content addresses comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with common acute and chronic health problems. The AG-ACNP student will focus on the appropriate assessment, risk factors, diagnostic tests, management, prevention, and follow-up care consistent with evidence-based practice guidelines. Professional, ethical, and legal issues are threaded throughout the course.
Prerequisite: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 , NUA 5950 , NUA 5200 , NUA 5230 .
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NUA 5820 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum
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The focus of this course is enhanced clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical health care settings. The integration of theory, assessment, and advanced treatment modalities in high acuity patient practicum settings is covered. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive patient assessments, including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Practicum preceptors will provide supervision to the students as they manage the acute health problems of selected clients. Practicum placements will be made in one of a variety of acute or critical care areas including but not limited to general telemetry and medical inpatient units, cardiac ICU, medical ICU, surgical ICU, and the emergency department. 200 practicum hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: Permission from advisor and/or program director required.
Corequisite: NUA 5800 .
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NUA 5950 - Advanced Health Assessment and Physical Diagnosis
(3)
The advanced health assessment and physical diagnosis course prepares students to perform a systematic, comprehensive health assessment. Students acquire the fundamentals of the differential diagnosis process and use evidence-based information to guide the diagnostic process. Students use scientific, cultural, and ethical principles and therapeutic communication while conducting advanced health assessments and reflecting on their professional performance.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5650 , NUA 5750 .
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NUA 5960 - Advanced Health Assessment and Physical Diagnosis Practicum
(1)
This course provides graduate students with an opportunity to practice advanced health assessment techniques and arrive at a physical diagnosis in clinical settings. Students will engage in 100 hours of direct patient care clinical practice in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on distinguishing abnormal from normal findings and generating a list of medical diagnoses pertinent to a patient based on collected data. Opportunities to document health assessment findings on electronic health records are provided.
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NUA 6200 - Advanced Acute Care Immersion II
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This course builds upon knowledge and skills obtained in previous immersion courses and practicum courses in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program. This course provides acute care nurse practitioner students the opportunity to expand upon specialized assessment and advanced procedural skills necessary to provide quality care for patients in various acute care settings. The course is also designed to improve diagnostic techniques, intervention, and patient management strategies used in the acute care setting to provide care for acutely ill and critically ill patients.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 7810 and NUA 7820 .
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NUA 6250 - Family Nurse Practitioner Immersion II
(0.5)
Focuses on preparing the FNP student to pass their board certification exam, and transition to a successful advanced practice career.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5600 and NUA 7840 .
Prerequisite: NUA 7710 and NUA 7740 .
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NUA 6320 - Project Management
(MG 6320)
(2)
This course introduces students to the process of project management that includes planning, implementation, progress measurement and performance, results and evaluation. Students will learn the knowledge, skills and technical tools for identifying project requirements, establishing project objectives and scheduling, balancing constraints and resources, and considering the needs and expectations of key stakeholders. Students will learn the trade-offs and balance of project scope, resources and schedule and will learn how to compose an effective project management team. Producing project documentation, such as scope, requirements, design, and testing documentation.
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NUA 6380 - HR and Managing People
(MG 6380)
(2)
This course focuses on the best practices of supervision and ways of effectively partnering with HR, including: communicating with employees, planning and delegating to individuals, leading the team, building trust and respect, motivating performance, intercultural communication, evaluating performance, coaching to improve performance, developing and maintaining discipline, and managing conflict.
Prerequisite: MG 6310
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NUA 6400 - Project and Practicum
(2)
The student will select a nursing chair to identify a practicum site, assess the organization, develop, and implement an MSN evidence-based change project. The course will culminate in a final paper and professional presentation of the change project process and outcomes.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 6320 .
Prerequisite: NUA 5450 .
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NUA 6800 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II Diagnostics and Intervention
(4)
This course continues to scaffold content from previous courses and is designed to prepare the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AG-ACNP) to provide complex acute care to the late adolescent through the geriatric populations experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. The didactic content addresses comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex acute, complex chronic, acute exacerbations of chronic illness, and critical health problems. The AG-ACNP student will focus on the appropriate assessment, risk factors, diagnostic tests, management, prevention, and follow-up care consistent with evidence-based practice guidelines. Professional, ethical, and legal issues are threaded throughout the course.
Prerequisite: NUA 5800 , NUA 5820 .
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NUA 6810 - Educational Theories and Conceptual Foundations of Nursing Education
(3)
This course examines major concepts and theories related to teaching/learning in nursing education and practice, including behaviorist, cognitive and humanistic psychology theories: andragogy and pedagogy models; and strategies for nurse educators.
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NUA 6820 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum
(2)
The course is designed to scaffold content from previous practicum courses to enhance clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in adult/geriatric acute and critical health care settings. The integration of theory, assessment, and advanced treatment modalities in high acuity patient clinical settings is covered. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Practicum preceptors will provide supervision to the students as they manage the acute health problems of selected clients. Practicum placements will be made in one of a variety of acute and/or critical care areas including but not limited to CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, and specialty services such as transplant and oncology. 200 practicum hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5820 , NUA 6800 (permission from advisor and/or program director required)
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NUA 6850 - Instructional Strategies
(3)
This course explores strategies for teaching students in classroom, online, simulation, clinical and community settings. Theoretical frameworks for teaching-learning will be applied to the development of teaching strategies which incorporate a variety of learning styles, student preference and technologies. Students will use their clinical specialty area as context for course assignments.
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NUA 6960 - Applied Statistics for Advance Nursing Practice
(3)
This course will provide students with a graduate level understanding of concepts in statistics used in research. The objective of this course is to equip students with the basic knowledge of statistical methods for designing studies and analyzing data from research studies. This course will provide students a foundation for evaluating outcomes of research, including statistical and clinical significance, as well as prepare them to be more critical consumers of the research literature. Students will assess published research for the appropriate use of statistical analyzes and determine whether or not to incorporate findings into advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: May be taken after completing the BSN degree but before admission into the MSN program.
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NUA 6980 - Teaching Practicum and Role Development for the Nurse Educator I
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The student will have the opportunity to apply theories and principles that support a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies. Personal and professional teacher attributes that demonstrate positive role-modeling are presented. Major topics include a toolbox of instructional strategies, effective communication, reflective thinking, student interactions, and student engagement. The goal of nurse educators is to develop a learning environment that supports student success.
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NUA 7000 - Teaching Practicum and Role Development for the Nurse Educator II
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The student will have the opportunity to deliver didactic and clinical instruction to students enrolled in the school of nursing of their parent institution. Under the tutelage of experienced nursing faculty, the student will engage in the development and delivery of didactic content to students. In addition, the student will have the opportunity to provide clinical instruction to a group of BSN students in the clinical practice area.
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NUA 7030 - Curriculum Design for Nursing Education
(3)
This course prepares the student to design and implement curriculum based on evidence- based teaching/learning theory and concepts. Focus is on the process of curriculum development for an individual course including course objectives, content, learning activities, delivery of the content, and student evaluation. Students use educational research, evidence- based nursing literature, taxonomies, instructional design principles and instructional resources as a guide in course design and development.
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NUA 7040 - Clinical Management for Nurse Educators
(2)
This course prepares the nurse educator to provide primary and/or acute care to clients across the life span who are experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. The content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic conditions and development of patient-centered health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Professional, ethical, cultural, socioeconomic and legal considerations are threaded throughout.
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NUA 7710 - Women’s and Child Health for FNP: Diagnostic and Intervention
(4)
This didactic course focuses on primary care for women and children experiencing common acute and chronic health problems. The didactic content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of common women’s health and children’s health disorders, including the appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Prerequisite: NUA 5710 , NUA 5740 .
Corequisite: NUA 7740 .
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NUA 7740 - Family Nurse Practitioner II: Diagnostic and Intervention Practicum
(2)
The focus of this course is to develop clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence- based practice in treating adult/older women and children in primary care. The course integrates theory, assessment, and treatment modalities. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive clinical assessments including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. 200 practicum hours are required.
Prerequisite: NUA 5710 , NUA 5740 (Permission from advisor and/or program director required.)
Corequisite: NUA 7710 .
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NUA 7810 - Adult Acute Care III Diagnostics and Intervention
(3)
This final course concludes the didactic content necessary to prepare the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AG-ACNP) to provide complex acute care to the late adolescent through the geriatric populations experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. The didactic content addresses comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex acute, complex chronic, acute exacerbations of chronic illness, and critical health problems. The AG-ACNP student will focus on the appropriate assessment, risk factors, diagnostic tests, management, prevention, and follow-up care consistent with evidence-based practice guidelines. Professional, ethical, and legal issues are threaded throughout the course.
Prerequisite: NUA 6800 , NUA 6820 .
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NUA 7820 - Adult Acute Care III Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum
(2)
This final course of three concludes with a demonstration of clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in adult/geriatric acute and critical health care settings. Within the course are the integration of theory, assessment, and advanced treatment modalities in high acuity patient clinical settings. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Practicum preceptors will provide supervision to the students as they manage the acute health problems of selected clients. Practicum placements will include placement in one of a variety of acute/critical care areas including but not limited to CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, and specialty services such as transplant and oncology. 200 practicum hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 6820 , NUA 7810 (Permission from advisor and/or program director required.)
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NUA 7830 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation Methods
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This course focuses on the nursing education trends, policies, issues, and approaches in assessment and program evaluation. Students will have the opportunity to focus on analyzing and appraising current nursing education practice as well as supporting the formation of future practice.
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NUA 7840 - Family Nurse Practitioner III: Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum
(2)
This final family nurse practitioner practicum course concludes with a demonstration of clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice across the lifespan in primary care, outpatient clinics, and/or specialty practicum settings. Nurse practitioner students focus on health for all populations. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive patient assessments, including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Practicum preceptors will provide direct supervision to the students as they manage health problems of selected clients. 200 practicum hours are required.
Lab fee.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUA 5600 .
Prerequisite: NUA 7710 and NUA 7740 (Permission from advisor and/or program director required).
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NUA 7940 - Dual Track FNP/AGACNP: Diagnostics and Intervention Final Practicum
(2)
This final practicum course will build on knowledge and skills developed through previous practicum and didactic coursework. This course will enhance the student’s clinical competency with a shared emphasis on evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan in the primary care setting and/or adult-gerontology patients in the acute care setting. The course integrates advanced practice nursing theory, advanced health assessment, and various treatment modalities into the practicum setting. Students will be expected to complete comprehensive patient evaluations, determine appropriate diagnostic testing, and develop evidence-based treatment/management plans for patients in various settings. 200 practicum hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: NUA 7710 , NUA 7740 , NUA 7810 , NUA 7820 .
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NUA 7990 - Capstone in Nursing Education
(1)
In this capstone course, students apply and analyze the theories, competencies, and concepts of the previous courses to research, plan, and implement a formal professional development seminar presentation on a topic of interest in nursing education. The students will work with their faculty project committee chair to obtain continuing education units for their presentations.
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Occupational Therapy |
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OT 5110 - Medical Conditions I
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This is the first in a two-course sequence that introduces the student to general concepts of human pathology and models of disease with primary emphasis placed on ICF classifications, medical terminology, universal precautions, psychological, visual, diabetic, and cancerous diseases. Course content includes the etiology, signs, and symptoms, clinical course, prognosis, medical testing, and medical/surgical management of selected conditions.
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OT 5160 - Health Through Occupation I
(2)
The historical foundations of occupational therapy as they relate to the theories that underlie practice are examined. The basic constructs of relevant occupations and purposeful activity are analyzed within a person/environment/performance framework. The roles and responsibilities of occupational therapists and other health care team members are discussed along with an introduction to documentation. Future directions of the profession are explored in conjunction with various models of health care as they relate to the practice of OT.
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OT 5170 - Research I: Evidence Based Practice
(2)
This course is the first in a four-course sequence designed to introduce the student to clinical research, the systematic investigations performed on human subjects that are related to the principles and practices of a clinical profession. The focus of this course is on evidence-based practice (EBP). Students will become proficient in the use of technology to investigate clinical questions.
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OT 5180 - Occupational Performance: Education, Health and Wellness
(2)
Specific instruction in teaching methodologies and techniques are provided through practical experiences in specifying objectives, planning lessons, preparing instructional materials and experience with the praxis of teaching. Concepts of health promotion and wellness, prevention, and community health will provide a context for the application of educational theory and techniques useful in the classroom, clinic or community.
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OT 5270 - Concepts in the Occupational Therapy Process
(2)
Screening and evaluation skills of the contemporary occupational therapist are the focus of this course. Techniques utilized to screen and assess the client are introduced. Students will be introduced to standardized and nonstandardized screening and evaluation tools, the interpretation and analysis of results, body mechanics, work simplification, energy conservation, adaptive techniques, and home modification concepts as they relate to the occupational performance of an individual.
Lab fee.
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OT 5300 - Research II: Design and Analysis
(3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to clinical research including qualitative and quantitative design, methodology, and analysis. Students will learn how to select appropriate research designs and analysis methods based on clinical scenarios. Students will be taught how to run descriptive, non-parametric, and parametric statistics using computer software programs. Activities and assignments will provide students the opportunity to critically analyze research articles, perform data collection, and analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
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OT 5400 - Anatomy
(3)
This course presents an integrated regional approach to the study of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system. The study of the fundamental tissues, organs, and other systems of the body cavities are also included.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the occupational therapy education program.
Corequisite: OT 5401 .
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OT 5401 - Anatomy Lab
(1)
This laboratory course is taught concurrently with the Anatomy lecture to provide application of the structure and function of the human body through hands-on lab activities utilizing diagrams, models, specimens.
Lab fee.
Corequisite: OT 5400 .
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OT 5430 - Psychological and Social Performance in Daily Life Occupations: Theory/Practice
(4)
Theoretical frames of reference and practice models for prevention, intervention and management of psychological and social disorders are presented. The student will gain an understanding of individual and group psychological and social assessments and interventions pertinent to frames of reference used in occupational therapy practice settings. This course provides a foundation for observing and understanding client behavior as it occurs across disability type and, from a variety of models and frames of reference.
Corequisite: OT 5440 .
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OT 5440 - Occupational Intervention I: Psychological and Social Performance
(2)
The laboratory course, offered in conjunction with OT 5430 , introduces therapeutic approaches to psychosocial performance, including purposeful activity, human performance, and adaptation. The student learns assessment and intervention strategies utilized by occupational therapists with a variety of consumer populations and settings. Therapeutic use of self, dyadic, and group interaction are critical components of this lab experience.
Corequisite: OT 5430 .
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OT 5450 - Professional Development Seminar I: Transition to Fieldwork
(1)
This seminar is designed to facilitate student professional development as they transition to Level I fieldwork experiences in clinical and community settings. Content includes development of professional behaviors, understanding the needs of clients, nature and focus of fieldwork experiences, knowledge of fieldwork policies and procedures, and fieldwork site preparation.
Fee.
Corequisite: OT 5451 .
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OT 5451 - Level I Fieldwork: Impact of a Disability
(.5)
The first of three Level I fieldwork experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework through directed observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. Emphasis is on impact of a disability in clinical and community settings. Experiences may include those directly related to occupational therapy, as well as other situations to enhance an understanding of the developmental stages, tasks, and roles of individuals throughout the life span. Structured assignments are used to facilitate the student’s development of therapeutic skills and professional behaviors. Pass/No Pass.
Corequisite: OT 5450 .
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OT 5460 - Medical Conditions II
(3)
This is the second in a two-course sequence that introduces the student to concepts of human pathology, physiology, and models of disease with primary emphasis placed on musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, hematological, visual, gastrointestinal, and autoimmune dysfunctions or diseases. Course content includes the etiology, signs, symptoms, clinical course, prognosis, medical testing, and medical/surgical management of selected conditions.
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OT 5550 - Professional Development Seminar II: Transition to the Community
(1)
This seminar is designed to further facilitate student professional development through transition to the community setting. Students will work in collaboration with instructor and community setting to apply knowledge of evidence-based practice within natural settings which include a broad base of contexts/practice settings and clients (society, community, family) across the lifespan. Students will demonstrate the ability to use professional literature to make informed practice decisions and an emphasis will be placed on therapeutic use of self.
Corequisite: OT 5551 .
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OT 5551 - Level I Fieldwork: Evidence-Based Practice
(.5)
The second of three Level I fieldwork experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework through directed observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. Emphasis is evidence-based practice in clinical and community settings. Experiences may include those directly related to occupational therapy, as well as other situations to enhance an understanding of the developmental stages, tasks, and roles of individuals throughout the lifespan. Structured assignments are used to facilitate the student’s development of therapeutic skills and professional behaviors. Pass/No Pass.
Corequisite: OT 5550 .
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OT 5600 - Structural and Applied Kinesiology
(3)
This course is designed to study movement of the human body. Biomechanical principles are studied. Relationships between bones, nerves and muscles to normal and abnormal movement, posture and gait are discussed. Problem solving and group assignments allow the opportunity to practice application of these principles.
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OT 5650 - Movement Lab
(1)
This course introduces the student to screening tools used to determine the need for occupational therapy intervention. Competence in the procedures and protocols necessary for palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, and posture assessment are developed. The student will demonstrate the ability to use safety precautions with clients during screening and evaluation including correct body mechanics and appropriate universal precautions.
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OT 5700 - Research III: Proposal Development
(1)
This course is the third in a four-course sequence designed to introduce students to clinical research, the systemic investigation performed on human subjects related to the principles and practices of a clinical profession. This course provides the didactic background to develop a research question, systematically and critically review relevant literature, develop components of the methodology, and identify data analysis strategies appropriate for implementing a research study. Students will develop and defend a Research Capstone Proposal for a systematic investigation related to the principles and practices of the occupational therapy profession. Students will participate in human subjects training, and submit for approval of the study through the Institutional Review Board at Rockhurst University.
Corequisite: OT 5710 .
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OT 5710 - Research III: Proposal Development and Implementation Lab
(.5)
This lab taken concurrently with OT 5700 provides students with the opportunity to work collaboratively with their research mentor as they apply content acquired in the didactic course to their unique research project. Following the development of the research proposal and approval from the Institutional Review Board, students continue work with their mentor on data collection.
Corequisite: OT 5700 .
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OT 5780 - Occupations Across the Lifespan
(3.5)
Human development across the lifespan is considered from an occupational perspective. The impact of culture on performance in areas of occupations is addressed looking at performance skills and patterns during the developmental process. Typical changes in body functions and structures are presented contextually considering activity demands, role competence, health and prevention, and quality of life during occupational performance.
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OT 5790 - Health Through Occupation II
(2)
This course employs a case-based format to foster critical thinking, problem identification, and critical reasoning to facilitate the development of client-centered reasoning. This lab incorporates a variety of media formats, group processes, and theoretical frameworks to identify the contribution of occupational therapy to health functioning or restoration of function.
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OT 6000 - Neuroscience
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(4)
This course is designed to introduce basic and applied neurological principles. Topics to be covered include terminology and neuroanatomical relationships, cellular neurophysiology, structure and function of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems and their ability to respond to environmental demands. The student will evaluate human behavior and performance in relation to function and dysfunction of the nervous system.
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OT 6320 - Neuromanagement: Theory and Practice
(4)
This class incorporates theories and conceptual models of assessment and intervention of clients with neurological deficits who have impairments with occupational performance. Theories of neurological rehabilitation, motor control, and motor learning are discussed as they relate to a variety of clients with neurological dysfunction. Specific assessment and intervention strategies to improve occupational performance are explored.
Corequisite: OT 6350 .
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OT 6350 - Occupational Intervention II: Neuromanagement
(2)
This laboratory course, offered in conjunction with OT 6320 , provides therapeutic approaches to purposeful activity, human performance, and adaptation. It provides the student experience with assessment and intervention strategies commonly used by occupational therapists in the treatment of individuals with neurological and occupational performance deficits.
Lab fee.
Corequisite: OT 6320 .
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OT 6415 - Medically-Based Pediatric Practice
(2)
In this course, students will identify occupational therapy theories, frames of reference, and models utilized within pediatric practice. Occupational therapy roles and responsibilities with children and their families served will be explored within common pediatric settings including acute inpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and residential care. This course will review etiology, management, and prognosis of conditions. Instruction will incorporate diversity and cultural competency to facilitate a client/family-centered focus across the spectrum of pediatric disabilities. The course will incorporate the core threads of theories, professional reasoning, evidence-based practice, Jesuit values, and cultural competency through course activities, assignments, and assessments.
Corequisite: OT 6435.
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OT 6415 - Medically-Based Pediatric Practice
(2)
In this course, students will identify occupational therapy theories, frames of reference, and models utilized within pediatric practice. Occupational therapy roles and responsibilities with children and their families served will be explored within common pediatric settings including acute inpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and residential care. This course will review etiology, management, and prognosis of conditions. Instruction will incorporate diversity and cultural competency to facilitate a client/family-centered focus across the spectrum of pediatric disabilities. The course will incorporate the core threads of theories, professional reasoning, evidence-based practice, Jesuit values, and cultural competency through course activities, assignments, and assessments.
Corequisite: OT 6435 .
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OT 6425 - Community-Based Pediatric Practice
(2)
In this course, students will identify occupational therapy theories, frames of reference, and models utilized within pediatric practice. Occupational therapy roles and responsibilities with children and their families served will be explored within common community-based progrmns, including early intervention, early childhood preschool, elementary, middle school, high school and vocational settings. This course will review etiology, management, and prognosis of conditions. Instruction will incorporate diversity and cultural competency to facilitate a client/family-centered focus across the spectrum of pediatric disabilities. The course will incorporate the core threads of theories, professional reasoning, evidence-based practice, Jesuit values, and cultural competency through course activities, assignments, and assessments.
Corequisite: OT 6445 .
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OT 6435 - Occupational Intervention III:Medically-Based Pediatric Evaluation and Treatment
(1)
This laboratory course includes the application of standardized and criterionreferenced evaluation instruments. Students will complete qualitative assessments using parent report measures and clinical observations to obtain a holistic picture of the child and his or her family’s strengths and areas of need. Intervention strategies based on theoretical frames of reference and evidence will be reviewed and applied. Students will be required to integrate knowledge of documentation standards through in-class activities and assignments. Course content will include active learning opportunities on types of assistive technology, funding sources, and assessment strategies for the pediatric population.
Corequisite: OT 6415 .
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OT 6445 - Occupational Intervention III:Community-Based Pediatrics Evaluation and Treatment
(1)
This laboratory course includes the application of standardized, criterion-referenced assessments and screening tools within community-based pediatric settings. Students are instrncted on qualitative and ecological assessment to obtain a holistic picture of the strengths and needs of the child/student, family, and caregiver. Intervention strategies based on theoretical frames ofreference, evidence, and service delivery models within communitybased settings are reviewed and applied. This course examines the concepts of collaborative teams and appropriate identification of resources and referrals for children with special needs. Students integrate documentation standards and regulations for early childhood and schoolbased practice through in-class activities and assignments.
Corequisite: OT 6425 .
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OT 6510 - Research IV: Synthesis and Dissemination
(.5)
This course is the last in a four-course clinical research sequence, the systematic investigations performed on human subjects which are related to the principles and practices of a clinical profession. Students will analyze and synthesize the data generated from their research capstone study. A formal presentation of this project is the final step in the academic portion of the professional master’s program.
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OT 6560 - Musculoskeletal Assessment and Intervention
(4)
This class incorporates theories and conceptual models of assessment and intervention of clients with musculoskeletal deficits who have impairments with occupational performance. Theories of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation, positioning, and prosthetics and orthotics are discussed as they relate to a variety of clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. Specific assessment and intervention strategies to improve occupational performance are explored.
Corequisite: OT 6565 .
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OT 6565 - Occupational Intervention IV: Musculoskeletal
(2)
This laboratory course, offered in conjunction with OT 6560 , provides therapeutic approaches to purposeful activity, human performance, and adaptation. It provides the student experience with assessment and intervention strategies commonly used by occupational therapists in the treatment of individuals with musculoskeletal and occupational performance deficits.
Lab fee.
Corequisite: OT 6560 .
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OT 6900 - Professional Development Seminar III: Transition to the Profession
(3)
This seminar focuses on student professional development as they continue their transition into the occupational therapy profession. This course will assist students in developing the professional skills necessary for innovative practice in a variety of systems and service models. Course content includes healthcare management/administration, the functions and influence of national, state, and local professional organizations, preparation for Level II fieldwork experiences, development of a professional portfolio, preparation for the national certification examination and licensure, the need for life-long learning, and leadership skill development.
Corequisite: OT 6901 .
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OT 6901 - Level I Fieldwork: Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes
(.5)
The third of three Level I fieldwork experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework through directed observations and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. Emphasis is on the evaluation and interventions utilized and the outcomes achieved in clinical and community based settings. Experiences may include those directly related to occupational therapy, as well as other situations to enhance an understanding of the developmental stages, tasks, and roles of individuals throughout the lifespan. Structured assignments are used to facilitate the student’s development of therapeutic skills and professional behaviors. Pass/No Pass.
Corequisite: OT 6900 .
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OT 6970 - Level II Fieldwork
(5)
Fieldwork assignments are arranged internships under direct supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Level II Fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession, to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and a career responsibility, and to develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and treatment interventions related to human performance. Pass/No Pass.
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OT 6971 - Level II Fieldwork
(5)
This is the second fieldwork experience. See OT 6970 . Pass/No Pass.
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OT 6972 - Level II Fieldwork
(4-5)
This is an optional fieldwork experience. See OT 6970 . Students may choose to spend between 4-12 weeks in this internship. Pass/No Pass.
Prerequisite: OT 6970 , OT 6971 .
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OTD 6100 - Introduction to Occupations
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The historical foundations of occupational therapy as they relate to the theories that underlie practice are examined. The basic constructs of relevant occupations and purposeful activity are analyzed within a person/environment/performance framework. The roles and responsibilities of occupational therapists and other health care team members are discussed.
Corequisite: OTD 6105 .
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OTD 6105 - Introduction to Occupations Lab
(1)
This lab course is taught concurrently with OTD 6100 to provide application of the occupational therapy process along with an introduction to documentation.
Corequisite: OTD 6100 .
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OTD 6110 - Health Conditions
(3)
This course presents concepts of human pathology and models of disease with primary emphasis placed on select conditions’ etiology, signs, symptoms, clinical course, prognosis, medical testing, and implications for occupational therapy.
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OTD 6120 - Human Anatomy for Occupational Therapy
(2)
This course provides a focused study of the upper body regions utilizing an integrated regional approach. There will be an emphasis on the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. The study of the fundamental tissues, organs, and other systems of the body cavities are also included.
Corequisite: OTD 6125 .
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OTD 6125 - Human Anatomy for Occupational Therapy Lab
(1)
This laboratory course is taught concurrently with OT 6120 to provide application of the structures and functions of the upper body regions through hands-on lab activities utilizing diagrams, models, and specimens.
Corequisite: OTD 6120 .
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OTD 6130 - Scholarship I: Evidence-Based Practice
(2)
This course introduces evidence-based practice (EBP), analysis of clinical and educational research, and the development of scholarly writing skills. Emphasis is on systematic investigations performed on human subjects that are related to the principles and practices of the profession.
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OTD 6200 - Instructional Design
(1)
Specific instruction in the application of learning theories and techniques useful in the classroom, clinic, or community is provided through practical experiences in specifying objectives, planning lessons, preparing instructional materials, and experience with the praxis of teaching.
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OTD 6210 - Biomechanics and Human Movement
(3)
This course is designed to study movement of the human body. Biomechanical principles are studied as they relate to occupational performance and function. Relationships among the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems in normal and abnormal movements and postures are also presented.
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