- SHRS-W 365 Diversity Issues in Health and Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) Designed to prepare students to appreciate diversity and understand the interrelationship of race, gender, culture, and ethnicity and how they affect access and use of health and rehabilitation services.
- SHRS-W 210 Introduction to Rehabilitation (3 cr.) Understanding the historical, philosophical, and organizational context of the rehabilitation profession within the context of the health care delivery system. Based on the premise that understanding of and respect for health professionals is critical for effective functioning as a member of a health care team. Emphasizes expectations of students as beginning health professionals.
- SHRS-W 211 Orientation to Health and Rehabilitation Professions (2 cr.) The major purpose of this course is to provide students with information to assist them in becoming acquainted with selected undergraduate and graduate health and rehabilitation science disciplines. Students will obtain information to develop realistic educational and career goals. NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN A HEALTH CAREERS LEARNING SEMINAR.
- SHRS-W 361 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3 cr.) Understanding the personal, cultural, and environmental factors affecting participation in health promotion and disease prevention activities; examining the application and relevance of the concepts of health, wellness, health promotion, and health education and a wide range of content specific topics in health promotion and disease prevention.
- SHRS-W 362 Legal and Regulatory Aspects in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) Assisting students in the understanding of legal and regulatory challenges faced by rehabilitation professionals, covering legal issues in counseling and case management, and significant rehabilitation-related legislation in the United States from 1917 to the present.
- SHRS-W 363 Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) Examining contemporary ethical/moral considerations in the organization and management of rehabilitation agencies and the delivery of rehabilitation services. Practical applications of ethical principles to the delivery of rehabilitation service and client-provider relationships will be covered. The course will be a combination of lectures, case studies, debates, and guest speakers.
- SHRS-W 264 Disability and Society (3 cr.) Focusing on the psychological, social, political, and economic circumstances of individuals with disabilities in American society and to broaden students' perspectives on disability issues through exposure to the personal accounts and writing of persons with disabilities, examination of professional practices, discussion of public policies, and completion of class projects.
- SHRS-W 441 Administration and Supervision of Rehabilitation Organizations (3 cr.) Designed to provide an overview of rehabilitation organizations and teach students the foundations of administration, supervision, and coordination of rehabilitation agencies. Discussions will cover the major theories of leadership, management, and organizational communication.
- SHRS-W 442 Research in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) An introduction to the application of research methods in health and rehabilitation sciences, providing students with an overview of research methods used to collect, analyze, and interpret data, emphasizing the understanding of the application of statistical and research techniques to address problems related to rehabilitation services research.
- SHRS-W 445 Program Evaluation Methods in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) This course will provide a broad overview of the application program evaluation methods in rehabilitation and the strategies used in program evaluation, focusing on scientific principles that may be instrumental in informing policies and programs aimed at improving the health on individuals and communities.
- SHRS-W 480 Independent Study in Health and Rehabilitation (3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to give students the opportunity to do independent study and research in their area of interest. No formal lecture. Permission of Department Chair and instructor supervising the work will be required.
- SHRS-W 100 Learning Community Seminar Health Sci (2 cr.) In this course, as a new student to the IUPUI Campus, you will have the opportunity to discuss and explore a number of resources available to you on the IUPUI Campus. Special emphasis will be placed on use of the library and library resources. The course will incorporate the first three components of the Personal Development Plan (PDP). You will also have the responsibility to research a particular health care profession of your choosing (from a list provided), write a paper about that profession, and orally present with a student partner your researched information to your fellow students.
- SHRS-W 220 Aging and the Older Person (3 cr.) An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of gerontology as a social, behavioral, and biological science. Other issues to be covered will include participation of older persons in therapeutic recreation and leisure activities and current health issues and patterns of health in the aging process.
- SHRS-W 495 Health Internship (1-6 cr.) This is an experiential learning course where students apply classroom learning in degree-related practical experience under the supervision of a mentoring supervisor and course instructor.
- SHRS-W 200 Survey of US Health Care Systems (3 cr.) This course will explore the U.S. health care system as it relates to health and rehabilitation services. Discussion will focus on the components of the health care system, how they function, how they support other components, who works in the health care system, how the system is financed, the access to the system, and how the U.S. rehabilitation services compare to other systems in the world.
- SHRS-W 250 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Across the World (3 cr.) This course presents issues in global health and rehabilitation delivery systems from the viewpoint of many different disciplines with an emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- SHRS-W 270 Seminar in Global Rehabilitation and Health (3 cr.) This course is designed to cover current topics in international management and organization of health and rehabilitation services, governance, ethics, impact of donor organizations, and emerging global primary and public health care issues.
- SHRS-W 300 Career Development for Health Professionals (2 cr.) Career planning and placement strategies, assessment of labor market information, market surveys, and development of customized portfolios. Emphasis given to projects, papers, and independent research on the various health professions.
- SHRS-W 320 Survey of Adaptive Rehabilitation Technology (3 cr.) Assisting students in the knowledge/awareness of available high-tech/low-tech equipment, or product systems that are used in rehabilitation settings to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the application of clinically-based strategies for determining an individual's need for and acceptance of adaptive technology to improve functional outcomes.
- SHRS-W 330 Approaches to Rehabilitation Case Management (3 cr.) Exploring the historical perspective, technological and humanitarian advances, and major issues in the rehabilitation administrative environment; discussing and analyzing the legislative mandates relative to their effects on shaping the administrative environment in rehabilitation; acquiring knowledge of the process and significance of administrative competency in delivering services to rehabilitation consumers.
- SHRS-W 340 Psychological Aspects of Disability (3 cr.) P: Medical Terminology Course or equivalent. Students will review medical terminology and gain an understanding of major disabling conditions, the psychological and vocational aspect of adjustment to disability and chronic long term illness, and examine psychological and social theories related to disability and chronic illness and Code of Ethics.
- SHRS-W 350 Survey of Programs for Older Adults (3 cr.) An overview of the long-term care industry and the continuum of care, examining various long term care service providers such as nursing facilities, assisted living/retirement centers, adult foster care, and adult day care; critical issues and current trends related to long-term care, quality of life, and life satisfaction in adulthood.
- SHRS-W 370 Psychological Aspects of Aging (3 cr.) Provides a broad overview of adult development and aging with an emphasis on the changes that occur across physical, cognitive, emotional, perceptual, and social domains of functioning. Analysis of the effects of and theoretical approaches of these changes on the occupational, social, and personality adjustment of the aging adult.
- SHRS-W 375 Physical Change & Aging (3 cr.) Provides foundation knowledge of the physical changes that accompany the natural aging process in addition to changes that accompany pathologies and/or disease processes related to the advancement of age. While highlighting general perspectives and theories on aging, the course outlines the usual and expected changes to each system of the body specifically in the years following sexual maturity and throughout adulthood.
- SHRS-W 380 Health and Rehabilitation Professionals in Developing Countries (3 cr.) The primary purpose of this course is to help students understand the roles and expectations and the scope of training and educational preparation of health and rehabilitation professionals across the world with emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- SHRS-W 410 Service-Learning in Geriatrics (3 cr.) Designed to give the student direct work experience in various aging agencies and long-term care institutions. This experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.
- SHRS-W 420 Proposal Writing for Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs (3 cr.) An interactive educational opportunity to develop skills related to fund development in a community rehabilitation setting, providing an overview of the grant development process. Students will research local and national funding sources and learn about traditional and non-traditional sources to develop and maintain community-based rehabilitation programs. Includes guest speakers.
- SHRS-W 430 Practicum in Rehabilitation and Disability (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct work experience in various private and public sector rehabilitation agencies, this experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.
- SHRS-W 440 Medical Aspects of Disabilities (3 cr.) The primary emphasis of this survey course is on medically determined aspects of disabling impairments and disabilities. Students will learn the functional limitations associated with major disabling conditions particularly as they relate to the delivery of rehabilitation services. Current trends and methodologies involved in rehabilitation processes will be covered.
- SHRS-W 450 Seminar in Gerontology (3 cr.) This course provides an interdisciplinary investigation of selected facets of gerontology drawn from biological, behavioral, and social science. Topics covered will include mental health, housing, economics, transportation, preventive health and rehabilitation programs, long-term care insurance, retirement, work/leisure activities, and adult women and health.
- SHRS-W 470 International Service-Learning in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct experience in the organization and financing of rehabilitation services in other parts of the world, this experiential component allows students to apply their newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an international rehabilitation institution. Students will travel abroad under the supervision of faculty.
- SHRS-W 220 Physical Change & Aging (3 cr.) Provides foundation knowledge of the physical changes that accompany the natural aging process in addition to changes that accompany pathologies and/or disease processes related to the advancement of age. While highlighting general perspectives and theories on aging, the course outlines the usual and expected changes to each system of the body specifically in the years following sexual maturity and throughout adulthood.
- SHRS-W 375 Physical Change & Aging (3 cr.) Provides foundation knowledge of the physical changes that accompany the natural aging process in addition to changes that accompany pathologies and/or disease processes related to the advancement of age. While highlighting general perspectives and theories on aging, the course outlines the usual and expected changes to each system of the body specifically in the years following sexual maturity and throughout adulthood.
- SHRS-W 350 Survey of Programs for Older Adults (3 cr.) An overview of the long-term care industry and the continuum of care, examining various long term care service providers such as nursing facilities, assisted living/retirement centers, adult foster care, and adult day care; critical issues and current trends related to long-term care, quality of life, and life satisfaction in adulthood.
- SHRS-W 410 Service-Learning in Geriatrics (3 cr.) Designed to give the student direct work experience in various aging agencies and long-term care institutions. This experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.
- SHRS-W 450 Seminar in Gerontology (3 cr.) This course provides an interdisciplinary investigation of selected facets of gerontology drawn from biological, behavioral, and social science. Topics covered will include mental health, housing, economics, transportation, preventive health and rehabilitation programs, long-term care insurance, retirement, work/leisure activities, and adult women and health.
- SHRS-W 370 Psychological Aspects of Aging (3 cr.) Provides a broad overview of adult development and aging with an emphasis on the changes that occur across physical, cognitive, emotional, perceptual, and social domains of functioning. Analysis of the effects of and theoretical approaches of these changes on the occupational, social, and personality adjustment of the aging adult.
- SHRS-N 265 Nutrition and Exercise (3 cr.) This course will allow the student to apply the principles of physiology, chemistry, and biology to describe the role of nutrition and exercise in the human body and to explore the interrelated and protective role of nutrition and exercise in wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- SHRS-W 250 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Across the World (3 cr.) This course presents issues in global health and rehabilitation delivery systems from the viewpoint of many different disciplines with an emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- SHRS-W 380 Health and Rehabilitation Professionals in Developing Countries (3 cr.) The primary purpose of this course is to help students understand the roles and expectations and the scope of training and educational preparation of health and rehabilitation professionals across the world with emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- SHRS-W 270 Seminar in Global Rehabilitation and Health (3 cr.) This course is designed to cover current topics in international management and organization of health and rehabilitation services, governance, ethics, impact of donor organizations, and emerging global primary and public health care issues.
- SHRS-W 470 International Service-Learning in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct experience in the organization and financing of rehabilitation services in other parts of the world, this experiential component allows students to apply their newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an international rehabilitation institution. Students will travel abroad under the supervision of faculty.
- SHRS-N 265 Nutrition and Exercise (3 cr.) This course will allow the student to apply the principles of physiology, chemistry, and biology to describe the role of nutrition and exercise in the human body and to explore the interrelated and protective role of nutrition and exercise in wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- SHRS-N 460 Global Perspectives in Nutrition, Health, Disease, and Disability (3 cr.) Major emphasis on global perspectives with specific focus on economically less developed countries, examining existing and emerging issues in international nutrition that influence the health, well-being, and disability and the efficacy and effectiveness of nutritional interventions in the prevention of disease and disability among people living in developing countries.
- SHRS-N 550 Human Nutritional Pathophysiology I (3 cr.) P: B 500, F 503 or BIOL 557, or consent of instructor. An integrated study of the biochemical and physiological aspects of human macronutrient metabolism, with special reference to fundamental nutrition issues including determination of nutrient quality, nutrient interrelationships, and energy balance in the normal human adult and in common clinical problems.
- SHRS-N 265 Nutrition and Exercise (3 cr.) This course will allow the student to apply the principles of physiology, chemistry, and biology to describe the role of nutrition and exercise in the human body and to explore the interrelated and protective role of nutrition and exercise in wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- SHRS-N 500 Nutrition I (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing, undergraduate course in biological sciences or consent of instructor. This course applies the principles of physiology, chemistry, and biology to describe the role of nutrition and exercise in wellness, health promotion and disease prevention. This class is taught online.
- SHRS-N 544 Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Study of physiological and biochemical alterations that occur during disease states and their effect on nutritional requirements and methods of providing nutrients.
- SHRS-N 546 Medical Lectures (1-6 cr.) Lectures by professional staff and invited guests in the health care field.
- SHRS-N 552 Human Nutritional Pathophysiology II (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550 or consent of instructor. A continuation of SHRS-N 550. An integrated study of the biochemical and physiological aspects of human fluid and micronutrient metabolism with special reference to nutritional pathophysiology involving fluid and micronutrient metabolism.
- SHRS-N 560 Review of Nutrition Standards (3 cr.) Review of various nutrition standards, including those of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the World Health Organization. Course includes a review of all cited literature for one of the nutrients listed in the Recommended Dietary Allowances.
- SHRS-N 563 Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics (3 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Study of research methodology utilized in dietetics. Course includes critique of literature and preparation of research proposal.
- SHRS-N 570 Pediatric Nutrition I (3 cr.) P: B500, BIOL 557, undergraduate metabolic nutrition course, or consent of instructor. An application of principles of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition to the specialized nutrient needs and nutritional care of healthy infants, children, and adolescents and those with the most common pediatric conditions, illnesses, or disorders of broad nutritional significance.
- SHRS-N 572 Advanced Pediatric Nutrition (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550, SHRS-N 570, or consent of instructor. An application of principles of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition to the specialized nutrient needs and nutritional care of infants, both preterm and term, and patients with complex pediatric conditions/illnesses that have a significant nutritional component.
- SHRS-N 574 Nutrition Management of High Risk Neonates and Infants (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550, SHRS-N 572, or consent of instructor. An application of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition to the specialized nutrient needs and nutritional care of neonates, both preterm and term, who require intensive care. Discussions will include nutrition management issues related to the infant during hospitalization, at discharge and in the home environment.
- SHRS-N 576 Leadership Development in Pediatric Nutrition (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. This course is an entry-level leadership development series of experiential learning activities, including a leadership development project for post-graduate health care professionals and fellows.
- SHRS-N 590 Dietetic Internship (4-10 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Supervised clinical experience in clinical and community nutrition and food service systems management. Course meets the requirements of the American Dietetic Association for the postbaccalaureate experience needed for dietetic registration. Previous admission into dietetic internship required. Not applicable to a graduate degree program. May be taken for a maximum of 22 credit hours.
- SHRS-N 591 Seminar in Nutrition and Dietetics (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Exploration of various topics and issues in nutrition. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
- SHRS-N 593 Topics in Nutrition (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Exploration of a selected topic in nutrition at an advanced level. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ.
- SHRS-N 420 Human Nutrition Through the Lifespan (3 cr.) The study of nutritional needs during different stages of the human life cycle from pregnancy and lactation through infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood to later maturity, including an introduction to cultural food patterns, principles of nutrition assessment and agencies offering nutrition services.
- SHRS-N 595 Readings in Nutrition (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Individualized readings on topics not covered in regular course offerings.
- SHRS-N 596 Clinical Dietetics (1-15 cr.) Clinical study in specialized areas of dietetics. May be taken more than once with the consent of the department for a maximum of 15 credit hours.
- SHRS-N 567 Management Issues in Dietetics (1 cr.) P: Dietetic internship. Advanced study in institutional and hospital dietetic management, including personnel, financial, operational, and regulatory issues.
- SHRS-N 460 Global Perspectives in Nutrition, Health, Disease, and Disability (3 cr.) Major emphasis on global perspectives with specific focus on economically less developed countries, examining existing and emerging issues in international nutrition that influence the health, well-being, and disability and the efficacy and effectiveness of nutritional interventions in the prevention of disease and disability among people living in developing countries.
- SHRS-N 553 Nutrition & the Microbiome (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 550 or consent of instructor. An integrated study and application of the biochemical and physiological aspects of human and Microbiome macronutrient metabolism with special reference to the Microbiome, gut brain axis and immunity; the potential interrelationship between the Microbe and common chronic condition. Required course for Nutrition and Dietetics master students.
- SHRS-N 265 Translating Nutrition: From Theory to Practice (3 cr.) P: SHRS-N 265. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to translate nutrition principles in planning and selecting nutritionally adequate, appetizing and aesthetically pleasing personalized menus/meal plans with emphasis on sustainability, resource management and food safety.
- SHRS-W 510 Trends and Issues in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) A seminar course to review pertinent literature and other sources of information as a basis for discussing trends and issues affecting the therapeutic professions and the health care delivery system.
- SHRS-W 520 Evidence-Based Critical Inquiry in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) Fundamentals of research methodology, design, techniques, and procedures applicable to research problems in the allied health disciplines. Introduction to computer data analysis.
- SHRS-W 540 Patient-Reported Outcomes and Economic Evaluation (3 cr.) Explorations of selected patient-centered outcomes assessment methodology and its use in economic evaluation.
- SHRS-W 570 Research Communication in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) Focuses on the conceptualization and writing of the thesis or practicum proposal.
- SHRS-W 799 Master’s Thesis Continuation (1 cr.) Used as continuation credits for completing the master's thesis in a format acceptable to the student's advisory committee, leading to successful defense of the final product. May be repeated for credit.
- SHRS-W 599 Thesis in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Thesis in Health Sciences. Can be repeated. Focuses on the data collection, analysis and writing of the thesis.
- SHRS-W 550 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Across the World (3 cr.) This course presents issues in global health and rehabilitation delivery systems form the viewpoint of many different disciplines with an emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- SHRS-W 661 Theories of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3 cr.) This course focuses on the role of health behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, exercising, and avoiding unhealthy habits (i.e.: smoking) in health promotion and disease prevention. A principle concentration will be on health promotion within disabling conditions.
- SHRS-W 670 Research Practicum in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3-6 cr.) Instructional orientation to research arranged by student and approved by student's Advisory or Research Committee. This course may be repeated twice, total of 12 hours.
- SHRS-W 680 Independent Study in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (1-4 cr.) A course for students interested in specific interdisciplinary topics in health and rehabilitation sciences. This course may be repeated twice, total of 12 hours.
- SHRS-W 690 Dissertation Proposal in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) The student will submit a written proposal for original scholarly work that makes a significant contribution to research in the field of health and rehabilitation sciences. The proposal will include a comprehensive introduction to the topic, relevant literature review and an indication of the methodology to be used for the student's dissertation. The proposal must be formally presented and approved by the student's Research Committee before the student can enroll in SHRS W692. This course can be taken more than once.
- SHRS-W 692 Dissertation in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) An original scholarly manuscript that makes a significant contribution to research in the field of health and rehabilitation sciences. Topic will be selected by the student and his/her Research Committee. The student must present the dissertation at a formal meeting with his Advisory Committee.
- SHRS-W 600 Project in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Individual investigation in the form of an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis in a specified area related to the health sciences.
- SHRS-W 594 Administration of Health Sciences Education (3 cr.) Principles of effective organization, supervision and administration of educational programs in the health sciences.
- SHRS-W 625 Diversity Issues in Health and Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) This course is designed to prepare students to formulate strategies to address the interrelationship of race, gender, culture, and ethnicity and how they affect access and use of health and rehabilitation services.
- SHRS-W 640 Medical Aspects of Disability (3 cr.) The primary emphasis of this survey course is on medically determined aspects of disabling impairments and disabilities. Students will learn the functional limitations associated with major disabling conditions particularly as they relate to the delivery of rehabilitation services.
- SHRS-W 660 Rehabilitation Theories and Applications (3 cr.) This course explores the theories common to all rehabilitation therapies and forms a foundation for rehabilitation sciences. Included are theories specific to rehabilitation and adaptation to disease, disability and injury; attachment, adaptation and resiliency; cognition; motor learning; empowerment; loss and grief; psych-immunology; and the societal response to stigmatized groups. These theories are applied to rehabilitation practice and research design across the life span to include habilitation to congenital disorders.
- SHRS-W 662 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Delivery (3 cr.) This course analyses emerging trends in health care systems and delivery associated with rehabilitation. Areas to be covered include organizational infrastructures, finance, public policy, and implications for disparate patient populations.
- SHRS-W 667 Ethical Issues in Health and Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) This course is designed to explore contemporary ethical issues and concerns related to the delivery, organization, and management of rehabilitation services. It is structured to present theories of ethical practice related to rehabilitation care delivery and to address the practical applications of ethical principles to the delivery of rehabilitation services and client-provider relationships. It will be provided in a distance format.
- SHRS-W 672 College Teaching Methodologies (3 cr.) Instruction in teaching theories and methodologies to include teaching a unit of instruction in the student's concentration area. This course may be taken more than once. NOTE: Any student who has a major interest in teaching is advised to incorporate other instructional teaching methodology courses into his/her plan of study
- SHRS-T 525 Reflective Seminar I (1 cr.) Course will facilitate the synthesis of research, reflect the curriculum themes and outcomes, and support the plan of scholarly contribution.
- SHRS-T 542 Occupations of Infants and Children (5 cr.) Course will focus on the development, support, and disruption of performance in areas of occupation of infants and children utilizing the occupational therapy process to evaluate and intervene. Laboratory and fieldwork components will emphasize individual engagement in occupations within various social and cultural contexts.
- SHRS-T 552 Adolescents and Young Adults (5 cr.) Course will focus on the development, wellness, and disruption of performance in areas of occupation of adolescents and young adults utilizing the occupational therapy process to evaluate and intervene. Laboratory and fieldwork components will emphasize individual engagement in occupations within various social and cultural contexts.
- SHRS-T 557 Group Process in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) Principles and concepts of group process related to occupational therapy practice.
- SHRS-T 558 Occupational Therapy Management in Today’s Health and Community Systems (3 cr.) A study of the occupational therapist’s role in the management of service delivery in both health and community systems. Managed care, managerial functions, professionalism, ethics, and various laws are emphasized.
- SHRS-T 560 Introduction to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) Examination of the use of occupation as a therapeutic tool through the study of occupation, occupational science, activity analysis, and therapeutic use of self.
- SHRS-T 561 Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) Conceptualization and synthesis of existing models, frames of reference, paradigms, and theories of occupational therapy for practice.
- SHRS-T 567 Research and Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) Course is designed to prepare the student to participate in research, emphasizing the use of technology.
- SHRS-T 568 Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) Prepares the student to evaluate occupational therapy practice and assure that it is increasingly evidence-based by examining the design and implementation of beginning-level research studies, developing the basic skills necessary for the publication and presentation of research projects, and developing a basic understanding of the process of securing grants.
- SHRS-T 571 Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapist (3 cr.) Course introduces the occupational therapy graduate student to the principles of human movement including biomechanical analysis, joint structure and function, muscle physiology, and musculoskeletal function for occupational performance.
- SHRS-T 572 Pathophysiology: Impact of Conditions on Occupations (3 cr.) Identification and study of major medical and psychiatric conditions including clinical description, etiology and pathology, medical/surgical treatment, rehabilitation, and prognosis. Treatment team approach and legal issues will be presented. Labs will emphasize occupational impact of medical/psychiatric conditions.
- SHRS-T 575 Applied Neuroscience for the Occupational Therapist (4 cr.) Course will build upon the student’s understanding of anatomy. Using the resources of the course, students will master the vocabulary, comprehend foundational concepts, and apply this information through case studies.
- SHRS-T 580 Graduate Electives (3 cr.) One graduate elective is required. OT students who choose to do a thesis are not required to take an elective. Students will be encouraged to take an elective that complements their area of interest. During the second semester of their second year, an additional elective could be taken, after planning with their faculty advisor.
- SHRS-T 625 Reflective Seminar II (1 cr.) Course will facilitate the synthesis of research, reflect the curriculum themes and outcomes, and continue to support the plan of scholarly contribution.
- SHRS-T 655 Technologies in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This lecture and laboratory course introduces the concepts of positioning, environmental adaptations, orthotics, prosthetics, computer uses and technologies, assistive devices, and adaptive equipment. Low technology will be the focus; some expansion to high technology will also be discussed.
- SHRS-T 657 Psychosocial Dimensions of Therapeutic Relationships and Occupations (2 cr.) Understanding and application of therapeutic use of selfin establishing and maintaining client therapist in using a helping model and therapeutic dialogue.
- SHRS-T 658 Trends and Issues in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) P: SHRS-W 510. Course involves student research, discussion and demon-stration of knowledge, emphasizing reimbursement, system delivery, service models, clinical education, credentialing, and other current issues in OT. Several class topics will be students' choice.
- SHRS-T 667 Nonthesis OT Project (3 cr.) Course prepares the student to design and implement a beginning research study.
- SHRS-T 668 Nonthesis OT Project Completion (2 cr.) Course is designed to allow the student to complete the research study project.
- SHRS-T 701 OT Thesis (6 cr.) Proposal development leading to thesis as directed by the chair of the thesis committee.
- SHRS-T 702 OT Thesis Completion (2 cr.) Research leading to thesis as directed by the chair of the thesis committee.
- SHRS-T 662 Occupations of Adults and Older Adults (5 cr.) This course will focus on the disruption of performance in areas of occupation of adults and older adults utilizing the occupational therapy process to evaluate and intervene. Laboratory and fieldwork components will emphasize individual engagement in occupations within various social and cultural contexts.
- SHRS-T 695 Fieldwork Level II-A: Infants & Children (5 cr.) P: Successful completion of Semesters I, II and III professional courses. This experience is a full-time, eight-week Fieldwork Level II experience providing occupational therapy services in a setting that serves infants and/or children.
- SHRS-T 696 Fieldwork Level II-B: Adolescents and Young Adults (5 cr.) P: successful completion of Semesters I, II and III professional courses. This experience is a full-time, eight-week Fieldwork Level II experience providing occupational therapy services in a setting that serves adolescents and young adults.
- SHRS-T 697 Fieldwork Level II-C: Adults & Older Adults (5 cr.) P: Successful completion of semesters I-V professional courses. This experience is a full-time, eight-week Fieldwork Level II experience providing occupational therapy services in a setting that serves adults and older adults.
- SHRS-T 698 Fieldwork Level II-D: Specialty (optional) (3-5 cr.) P: successful completion of T695, T696, and T697. Four to eight week optional experience providing occupational therapy students an opportunity to select a specialized practice area.
- SHRS-P 511 Clinical Decision Making and Professionalism (2 cr.) An overview of the profession of physical therapy and the professional education process. Includes the role of physical therapy in contemporary health care delivery, the disablement model, and an introduction to the APTA Guide to Practice as components of the clinical reasoning process.
- SHRS-P 513 Functional Anatomy and Clinical Biomechanics (5 cr.) Integration of foundational knowledge of gross anatomy with structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system and human motion. Includes the study of the concepts of biomechanics, and joint structure and function as they apply to physical therapy interventions.
- SHRS-P 514 Evidence-Based Critical Inquiry I (2 cr.) Introduction to clinical research methodology and critical interpretation of the professional literature.
- SHRS-P 515 Physical Therapy Examination & Interventions I (3 cr.) First of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and intervention aspects of physical therapy practice. Emphasis is on history taking, systems review, functional examination and intervention, and documentation.
- SHRS-P 524 Cardiopulmonary Practice Patterns (3 cr.) Provides the essential knowledge base for development of exercise prescriptions for well populations and for physical therapy interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary pathologies or dysfunctions.
- SHRS-P 526 Physical Therapy Examination & Interventions II (5 cr.) The second of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and interventional aspects of physical therapy practice. Regional application is emphasized along with corresponding documentation.
- SHRS-P 532 Legal and Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy (2 cr.) Includes essential information related to ethical, legal, and professional practice regulations and standards of care. Interpersonal communication skills for the healthcare environment are also presented.
- SHRS-P 533 Lifespan Motor Control and Motor Development (2 cr.) Overview of human neuromusculoskeletal development across the lifespan.
- SHRS-P 534 Introduction to Motor Sciences (2 cr.) Principles and concepts of motor learning and motor control for the development of physical therapy interventions.
- SHRS-P 541 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns I (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired posture, joint mobility, motor function, and muscle performance. Integrates previous course work involving evaluation and interventions.
- SHRS-P 599 Clinical Education I (3 cr.) Initial full-time clinical experience lasting six weeks. This course will serve as the introduction to clinical integration of physical therapy knowledge and skills. Students will be assigned to specific sites.
- SHRS-P 622 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns II (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired joint mobility, motor function, and muscle performance associated with spinal dysfunction, connective tissue disorders, trauma, and surgical procedures.
- SHRS-P 641 Neurorehabilitation I (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of stroke, spinal cord, and brain injury.
- SHRS-P 642 Neurorehabilitation II (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of individuals with movement disorders, balance/vestibular problems, cerebral palsy, and genetic disorders.
- SHRS-P 643 Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Therapy Practice (2 cr.) Social, psychological, and behavioral components of patient-therapist interactions are illustrated, including grief, loss, motivation, social support, and cultural influences among diverse patient populations.
- SHRS-P 645 Evidence-Based Critical Inquiry II (2 cr.) Development, approval, and generation of the proposal for the review of the literature related to a specific topic in patient outcomes assessment or other approved area.
- SHRS-P 646 Introduction into Therapeutic Interventions (4 cr.) This course provides an introduction to the theory and application of therapeutic interventions utilized in physical therapist practice. Interventions include: (1) therapeutic exercise testing and prescritption; (2) thermal, acoustic, mechanical, and electrotherapeutic physical agents; and (3) basic concepts of soft tissue massage.
- SHRS-P 650 Integumentary Practice Patterns (2 cr.) The physical therapy management of the integumentary system with special emphasis on physical therapy interventions for burns and various types of wounds.
- SHRS-P 660 Selected Topics in Physical Therapy Practice (3 cr.) Introduction to emerging physical therapy practice patterns in such areas as women’s health, occupational health, chronic metabolic and immunologic diseases, and cognitive and emotional disorders.
- SHRS-P 661 Prosthetic and Orthotic Interventions (2 cr.) Includes both theory and application of orthotic and prosthetic devices and equipment utilized in physical therapy interventions.
- SHRS-P 664 Administration and Management of Physical Therapy Services (3 cr.) The administration and management of physical therapy services in the context of multiple types of healthcare systems.
- SHRS-P 510 Integrated Clinical Education I (1 cr.) The initial part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
- SHRS-P 675 Capstone Seminar (1 cr.) Capstone seminar experience integrating classroom and clinical learning. Presentations mentored by clinical and academic faculty will be required.
- SHRS-P 680 Health Promotion and Community Outreach (2 cr.) Essential concepts related to the roles of physical therapists in prevention and in the promotion of health, wellness, and fitness. Course includes application of concepts through service component in selected community agencies.
- SHRS-P 695 Clinical Education II (3 cr.) Full-time clinical experience of 6 weeks duration, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations.
- SHRS-P 697 Clinical Education IV (4 cr.) Full-time clinical experience of 6 weeks duration, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations.
- SHRS-P 696 Clinical Education III (5 cr.) Full-time clinical experience of 12 weeks duration, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations.
- SHRS-P 685 Independent Study (1-3 cr.) This course offers students an opportunity to learn from faculty activities by participating in research or teaching labs in an area of interest. The educational objectives and assignments are customized by faculty according to the intent of the learning activity.
- SHRS-P 535 Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II (5 cr.) This course is a continuation of Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I. Course content will focus on study of normal and abnormal physiology and pharmacology for the following modules: renal, gastrophysiology, oncology, hematology, endocrine and metabolic bone diseases.
- SHRS-P 520 Clinical Integration II (1 cr.) The second part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
- SHRS-P 531 Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I (5 cr.) This two part course is designed to provide students with knowledge in normal and abnormal physiology, including an understanding of how cells, tissues, organs and organ systems work together. The first semester will include four blocks of normal and abnormal physiology and pharmacology for: cellular/neuro, muscle, metabolism and endocrinology
- SHRS-P 699 Clinical Elective (1-3 cr.) Clinical education experience in a student-requested content area which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy examination and intervention with patients in a specialized physical therapy clinical practice area.
- SHRS-P 610 Integrated Clinical Education III (2 cr.) The third part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
- SHRS-P 501 Case Series Rounds I (2 cr.) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
- SHRS-D 850 Human Structure (8 cr.) Intensive introduction to the gross anatomy of the human body, including a complete dissection. Series of lectures on radiographic anatomy and clinical application of anatomy. Frequent conferences and discussions with members of staff.
- SHRS-P 701 Case Series Rounds III (1 cr.) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
- SHRS-D 852 Neuroscience and Clinical Neurology (5 cr.) A multidisciplinary consideration of structural, functional, and clinical features of the human nervous system.
- SHRS-P 601 Case Series Rounds II (2 cr.) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
- SHRS-W 320 Survey of Adaptive Rehabilitation Technology (3 cr.) Assisting students in the knowledge/awareness of available high-tech/low-tech equipment, or product systems that are used in rehabilitation settings to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the application of clinically-based strategies for determining an individual's need for and acceptance of adaptive technology to improve functional outcomes.
- SHRS-W 430 Practicum in Rehabilitation and Disability (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct work experience in various private and public sector rehabilitation agencies, this experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.
- SHRS-W 330 Approaches to Rehabilitation Case Management (3 cr.) Exploring the historical perspective, technological and humanitarian advances, and major issues in the rehabilitation administrative environment; discussing and analyzing the legislative mandates relative to their effects on shaping the administrative environment in rehabilitation; acquiring knowledge of the process and significance of administrative competency in delivering services to rehabilitation consumers.
- SHRS-W 340 Psychological Aspects of Disability (3 cr.) P: Medical Terminology Course or equivalent. Students will review medical terminology and gain an understanding of major disabling conditions, the psychological and vocational aspect of adjustment to disability and chronic long term illness, and examine psychological and social theories related to disability and chronic illness and Code of Ethics.
- SHRS-W 420 Proposal Writing for Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs (3 cr.) An interactive educational opportunity to develop skills related to fund development in a community rehabilitation setting, providing an overview of the grant development process. Students will research local and national funding sources and learn about traditional and non-traditional sources to develop and maintain community-based rehabilitation programs. Includes guest speakers.
- SHRS-W 440 Medical Aspects of Disabilities (3 cr.) The primary emphasis of this survey course is on medically determined aspects of disabling impairments and disabilities. Students will learn the functional limitations associated with major disabling conditions particularly as they relate to the delivery of rehabilitation services. Current trends and methodologies involved in rehabilitation processes will be covered.
- HIA-M 330 Medical Terminology (or equivalent) (2 cr.) Understanding and use of the language of medicine including build, analyze, define, pronounce, and spell diagnostic terms that relate to the structure of the body systems. [vocabulary standards]
- SHRS-T 720 Professional Doctoral Seminar I (1 cr.) First of a series of three doctoral seminars during which students articulate their educational goals and monitor their progress toward reaching those goals. The first course in this series will help students identify their strengths and challenges related to their educational, professional, and practice goals. In this course students will plan coursework to meet their goals.
- SHRS-T 725 Professional Doctoral Seminar II (1 cr.) Second in a series of three seminars in which students monitor their educational goals in relationship to the program courses. In this seminar students have the opportunity to adapt the remaining coursework of the program to support their goals. Students update their ePortfolio (or other approved document) to document their progress toward meeting their educational, professional, and clinical goals.
- SHRS-T 750 Advanced Practice Capstone Project Proposal (4 cr.) One of three courses that form the capstone project. The student identifies a capstone project proposal in consultation with the doctoral advisor. The capstone project proposal is composed of the background information and literature that supports the project and detailed description of the project methodology. Capstone topics are chosen based on students' educational, professional, and/or practice goals and range from development of an online course, to systematic review of literature, to an ethnographic study, to secondary analysis of existing data. Students can also participate in faculty research.
- SHRS-T 760 Advancements in Occupational Science (3 cr.) Course introduces the student to advancements in occupational science. It also provides students an overview of the literature of occupational science in relation to: 1) emerging trends in inter-professional education and practice; 2) ways of addressing psychological and social well-being in practice and 3) health and participation issues in the occupational therapy practice from all ages and diagnoses, and from traditional areas of practice to emerging areas such as primary care.
- SHRS-T 770 Applied Translational Research in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) Course provides the student with the underpinnings needed to translate findings from inter-disciplinary, evidence based healthcare research into practical application. Students apply these findings to practices that affect health outcomes in individual patients and populations. The course goal is to prepare the student to improve health through the application of both occupational therapy and inter-disciplinary research.
- SHRS-T 775 Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) Prepares the student to evaluate occupational therapy practice, service, and applied research, and assure that practice is increasingly evidence-based by developing critical thinking skills, critically evaluating the research literature, and follows the tenants of best practice.
- SHRS-T 790 Occupational Science Practicum in Practice, Education, or Leadership and Administration (4 cr.) In consultation with the doctoral advisor, students will engage in a minimum of 60 hours of practicum experience in a setting approved by the student's advisor and that supports their capstone project. This could include a needs assessment, data gathering, student teaching, interviewing, observation, or practical experience in a setting applicable to the student's capstone project.
- SHRS-T 820 Professional Doctoral Seminar III (1 cr.) Third in a series of three courses in which students monitor their educational goals in relationship to the program courses. In this seminar students continue to evaluate their progress toward meeting their educational, professional, and practice goals. At the completion of this course students will have a final Portfolio (or other approved form) that includes the student’s coursework, accomplishments, reports, papers, and all other artifacts that document having reached the student’s educational, professional, and clinical goals.e the student to participate in research, emphasizing the use of technology.
- SHRS-T 850 Advanced Practice Capstone Project Completion & Presentation (4 cr.) For the course the student completes and presents the capstone project. Submission of the completed project for publication is encouraged.
- SHRS-T 860 Leadership & Administration in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) Course reviews pertinent literature and other sources of information as a basis for discussing best-practice in management and supervision, health policy and administration, leadership, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Prepares students with leadership and administrative skills to assist in the application of these skills in practice.
- SHRS-T 755 Teaching in Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) The main goals for students in this course are 1) to form useful conceptual frameworks for thinking about such issues in post-professional teaching as student learning, teaching methods, and assessment of teaching and learning and 2) to gain practical skills and knowledge for teaching effectively in a post-professional settings.
- SHRS-W 650 Global Perspectives in Nutrition, Health, Disease, and Disability (3 cr.) Major emphasis on global perspectives with specific focus on economically less developed countries, examining existing and emerging issues in international nutrition that influence the health, well-being, and disability and the efficacy and effectiveness of nutritional interventions in the prevention of disease and disability among people living in developing countries.
- SHRS-W 551 Health and Rehabilitation Professionals in Developing Countries (3 cr.) The primary purpose of this course is to help students understand the roles and expectations and the scope of training and educational preparation of health and rehabilitation professionals across the world with emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- SHRS-W 552 Seminar in Global Rehabilitation and Health (3 cr.) This course is designed to cover current topics in international management and organization of health and rehabilitation services, governance, ethics, impact of donor organizations, and emerging global primary and public health care issues.
- SHRS-W 562 Psychological Aspects of Disability (3 cr.) P: Medical terminology course or equivalent. Students will review medical terminology and gain an understanding of major disabling conditions, the psychological and vocational aspect of adjustment to disability and chronic long term illness, and examine psychological and social theories related to disability and chronic illness and Code of Ethics.
- SHRS-W 641 Proposal Writing for Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs (3 cr.) An interactive educational opportunity to develop skills related to fund development in a community rehabilitation setting, providing an overview of the grant development process. Students will research local and national funding sources and learn about traditional and non-traditional sources to develop and maintain community-based rehabilitation programs. Includes guest speakers.
- SHRS-W 642 Practicum in Rehabilitation and Disability (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct work experience in various private and public sector rehabilitation agencies, this experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.
- SHRS-W 561 Approaches to Rehabilitation Case Management (3 cr.) Exploring the historical perspective, technological and humanitarian advances, and major issues in the rehabilitation administrative environment; discussing and analyzing the legislative mandates relative to their effects on shaping the administrative environment in rehabilitation; acquiring knowledge of the process and significance of administrative competency in delivering services to rehabilitation consumers.
- SHRS-W 651 International Service-Learning in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) Designed to give students direct experience in the organization and financing of rehabilitation services in other parts of the world, this experiential component allows students to apply their newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an international rehabilitation institution. Students will travel abroad under the supervision of faculty.
- SHRS-W 710 Special Topics in Health & Rehabilitation Science (3 cr.) This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in focused study of a substantive area of health and rehabilitation science directly related to the student's identified area of theoretical and research interest. May be repeated with the permission of the student's advisory committee.
- SHRS-W 541 Administration and Supervision of Rehabilitation Organizations (3 cr.) Designed to expand students' knowledge of administration, supervision, and leadership practice. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of leadership practice in a rehabilitation organization.
- SHRS-W 560 Survey of Adaptive Rehabilitation Technology (3 cr.) Assisting students in the knowledge/awareness of available high-tech/low-tech equipment, or product systems that are used in rehabilitation settings to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the application of clinically-based strategies for determining an individual's need for and acceptance of adaptive technology to improve functional outcomes.
- SHRS-W 541 Trends and Issues in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) A seminar course to review pertinent literature and other sources of information as a basis for discussing trends and issues affecting the therapeutic professions and the health care delivery system.
- SHRS-W 520 Trends and Issues in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) Fundamentals of research methodology, design, techniques, and procedures applicable to research problems in the allied health disciplines. Introduction to computer data analysis.
- SHRS-W 540 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (3 cr.) Explorations of selected patient-centered outcomes evaluation methodology and research evidence related to the health professions at an advanced level.
- SHRS-W 550 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Across the World (3 cr.) Issues in global health and rehabilitation deliver systems from the viewpoint of many different disciplines with an emphasis on economically less developed countries.
- SHRS-W 570 Approaches to Rehabilitation Case Management (2-3 cr.) P: SHRS-W 520 and consent of both instructor and research advisor. Instruction and consultation in the preparation of master's thesis proposals, including computer applications for conducting online literature searches, developing an individual bibliographic database, designing an original research project, and devising a sound methodology. Final outcome is a completed thesis proposal for submission to a graduate student's thesis committee. Course is open only to health sciences graduate students pursuing the research/thesis track in their program of study. Students must begin the course with a specific research agenda already approved by their research advisor.
- SHRS-W 594 Administration of Health Sciences Education (3 cr.) Principles of effective organization, supervision and administration of educational programs in the health sciences.
- SHRS-W 599 Thesis in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Thesis in Health Sciences. Can be repeated. Focuses on the data collection, analysis and writing of the thesis.
- SHRS-W 600 Project in Health Sciences (3 cr.) Individual investigation in the form of an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis in a specified area related to the health sciences.
- SHRS-W 625 Diversity Issues in Health and Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) Designed to prepare students to formulate strategies to address the interrelationship of race, gender, culture, and ethnicity and how they affect access and use of health and rehabilitation services.
- SHRS-W 640 Medical Aspects of Disabilities (3 cr.) The primary emphasis of this survey course is on medically determined aspects of disabling impairments and disabilities. Students will learn the functional limitations associated with major disabling conditions particularly as they relate to the delivery of rehabilitation services. Current trends and methodologies involved in rehabilitation processes will be covered.
- SHRS-W 660 Rehabilitation Theories and Application (3 cr.) This course explores theories common to all rehabilitation therapies and forms a foundation for rehabilitation sciences. Theories such as adaption to disease, cognition, disability, and injury are applied to rehabilitation practice and research design across the life span.
- SHRS-W 661 Theories of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3 cr.) This course focuses on the role of health behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, exercising, and avoiding unhealthy habits, in health promotion and disease prevention. A principal concentration will be on health promotion within disabling conditions.
- SHRS-W 662 Health and Rehabilitation Systems Delivery (3 cr.) This course analyses emerging trends in health care systems and delivery associated with rehabilitation. Areas to be covered include organizational infrastructures, finance, public policy and implications for disparate patient populations.
- SHRS-W 663 Legal and Regulatory Aspects in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) Assisting students in the understanding of legal and regulatory challenges faced by rehabilitation professionals, covering legal issues in counseling and case management, and significant rehabilitation-related legislation in the United States from 1917 to the present.
- SHRS-W 664 The Professoriate for Health and Rehabilitation Professionals (3 cr.) This course explores the professoriate for health and rehabilitation professionals through the framework of academic promotion and tenure. Discussion and assignments will have practical application and cover university systems and structure, assessment and accreditation, and the search, acquisition, and responsibilities (teaching, research, and service) of employment within the professoriate.
- SHRS-W 667 Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation Services (3 cr.) Designed to explore contemporary ethical issues and concerns related to the delivery, organization, and management of rehabilitation services.
- SHRS-W 670 Research Practicum in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3-6 cr.) Instructional orientation to research; includes laboratory experience in the student's concentration area. This course may be taken more than once.
- SHRS-W 672 Teaching Practicum in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.) Instructional teaching theories and methodologies to include teaching a unit of instruction in the student's concentration area. NOTE: Any student that has an interest in teaching is advised to incorporate other instructional teaching methodology courses into his/her plan of study. This course may be taken more than once.
- SHRS-W 680 Independent Study in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (1-4 cr.) A course for students interested in specific interdisciplinary topics in health and rehabilitation sciences.
- SHRS-W 690 Dissertation Proposal in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (3-9 cr.) Students will submit a written proposal for original scholarly work that makes a significant contribution to research in the field of health and rehabilitation sciences. Proposal to include introduction to topic, literature review, and indication of methodology. This course may be taken more than once.
- SHRS-W 692 Dissertation in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (3-9 cr.) P: W690 Original scholarly dissertation that makes a significant contribution to the field of health and rehabilitation sciences. Topic to be selected by the student and his/her Research Committee.
- SHRS-W 799 Master’s Thesis Continuation (1 cr.) Used as continuation credits for completing the master's thesis in a format acceptable to the student's advisory committee, leading to successful defense of the final product. May be repeated for credit.
- ANAT-D 528 Gross Anatomy For PA (5 cr.) This is an introductory course in human gross anatomy designed to introduce the principal concepts, basic structure and function of the human body. Students will have the opportunity to learn, through dissection and demonstration of human cadaveric specimens, clinical and functional correlates of human anatomy.
- SHRS-K 818 Principles of Medical Pharmacology (3 cr.) This survey of pharmacology will teach the student general principles of drug action. Students will develop an understanding of the basic pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacogenetic principles underlying drug therapy; prototypic drugs and their adverse effects; the development of drug dependence and addiction; and an awareness of environmental toxins.
- SHRS-K 500 Introduction to the PAProfession (3 cr.) This course is primarily lecture style with some guest speakers and group project work. It provides students with an understanding of the history and development of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession and the PA’s role in the health care system. Also explored are issues confronting practicing professionals such as regulations governing practice, credentialing, licensure, malpractice insurance, physician supervision, delegation and prescribing, providing culturally sensitive care and ethics.
- SHRS-K 501 Clinical Medicine for PA I (8 cr.) The first in a series of three, this course provides Physician Assistant students with the knowledge of a variety of general medical problems encountered in clinical practice. Students learn to evaluate and manage common problems, while utilizing and amplifying critical thinking skills and knowledge learned in basic science courses.
- SHRS-K 502 Clinical Medicine for PA II (13 cr.) The second in a series of three, this course provides Physician Assistant students with the knowledge of a variety of general medical problems encountered in clinical practice. Students learn to evaluate and manage common problems, while utilizing and amplifying critical thinking skills and knowledge learned in basic science courses.
- SHRS-K 503 Clinical Medicine for PA III (13 cr.) The third in a series of three, this course provides Physician Assistant students with the knowledge of a variety of general medical problems encountered in clinical practice. Students learn to evaluate and manage common problems, while utilizing and amplifying critical thinking skills and knowledge learned in basic science courses.
- SHRS-K 504 Clinical Therapeutics (3 cr.) This course builds on the general principles of pharmacology and teaches how they are used to make rational clinical prescribing decisions. Students will develop the pharmacologic and therapeutic skills that a physician assistant will need to provide comprehensive patient care in clinical practice.
- SHRS-K 505 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for PA (2 cr.) This course prepares the Physician Assistant student to apply the principles of health promotion and disease prevention across the patient lifecycle in clinical and/or community setting.
- SHRS-K 506 Behavioral Medicine (2 cr.) This course will focus on knowledge and clinical skills to assess and treat psychiatric and psychosocial conditions encountered during clinical rotations and clinical practice. The skills to examine patients' symptoms and behaviors related to emotional disorders, difficult patient and family interactions will be addressed. The knowledge, skills, and approaches required to effectively provide care for patients with behavioral change needs which are encountered in everyday practice will also be addressed. Additionally, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism competencies, and cultural and patient context topics will be components of the course.
- SHRS-K 507 Patient Evaluation I (3 cr.) This course prepares the Physician Assistant student to perform basic interviewing and history-taking skills. Students will explore the components of the complete physical examination, special testing, and documentation.
- SHRS-K 508 Patient Evaluation II (3 cr.) This course is a continuation of Patient Evaluation I in which students continue to explore the components of the complete physical examination, special testing, and documentation. They will be challenged to refine history taking and written documentation skills, further cultivate critical thinking, and begin to develop oral presentation skills.
- SHRS-K 509 U.S. Health Care: Systems, Policies and Public Health for PA (2 cr.) This course will explore U.S. health care systems and policies. Discussion will focus on policy formation; influencers on policy making (stakeholders and data); health care system operations; the impact policies have on U.S. health care outcomes; and the interaction of national, state, and local policies.
- SHRS-K 510 Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine for PA (1 cr.) Introduction to the use of evidence based literature to inform clinical decision making.
- SHRS-K 531 Clinical Physiology & Pathophysiology I (4 cr.) The purpose of this course is to provide physician assistant students with a knowledge base of human physiology and pathology as a foundation for their clinical practice. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of courses.
- SHRS-K 531 Clinical Physiology & Pathophysiology I (4 cr.) The purpose of this course is to provide physician assistant students with a knowledge base of human physiology and pathology as a foundation for their clinical practice. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of courses.
- SHRS-K 532 Clinical Physiology & Pathophysiology II (4 cr.) The purpose of this course is to provide physician assistant students with a fundamental knowledge of human physiology and pathology as a foundation for clinical practice. This is the second course in a two course sequence.
- SHRS-K 698 Concepts in Leadership and Management for PA (4 cr.) This online course provides students with the opportunity to perform a needs assessment within a clinical rotation(s) and assume the leadership role necessary for its proposed implementation. Upon graduation, each PA is required to earn PI-CME (performance improvement continuing medical education credits), in order to maintain PANCE certification. This Quality Improvement Project is designed to introduce each of you to the concept of this additionally mandated competency measure, and is designed to be initiated during one of your clinical rotations. This Quality Improvement Project has been modified utilizing the principals of a PI-CME format, to allow you create a proposed project outline, without requiring you to collect/ generate data. Additionally, each student will complete online readings and reflective self-assessments, designed to identify their leadership qualities. Students will be required to write a 3 stage proposal, identifying a need, demonstrating problem solving techniques, and defining steps for success.
- SHRS-K 692 Clinical Rotation: Elective (2 cr.) This is the 2 or 4-week Elective Clinical Rotation that allows the student to choose to pursue an area of medical beyond that of the 9 core required rotations. The rotation exists to encourage expansion of opportunities to practice medicine in an area of interest that is available within the United States or abroad. This rotation serves to deepen their commitment and understanding of preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic treatment of patients, and their complications. The rotation offers students an opportunity to create a clinical rotation unique to their interests and which fosters a deepening appreciation for the environment of global health, and the diverse ethnic, cultural and economic environments in which medicine is practiced. Students self-select in order to participate in an international rotation overseas, as long as they practice under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor.
- SHRS-W 520 Evidence Based Critical Inquiry (3 cr.) Applying evidence based critical inquiries into clinical practices.
- SHRS-K 681 Clinical Rotation: Family Medicine (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Family Medicine Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in Family Medicine under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications and impact on patients across the life span.
- SHRS-K 682 Clinical Rotation: Outpatient Medicine (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Outpatient Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in a variety of outpatient medicine opportunities under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications, multiple co-morbidities and impact on patients across the life span.
- SHRS-K 683 Clinical Rotation: Women’s Health (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Women's Health Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in Women's Health under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications and impact on patients across the life span.
- SHRS-K 684 Clinical Rotation: Pediatrics (3 cr.)
K684 is the 4-week Pediatric Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in Pediatric Medicine under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications and impact on patients in the pediatric population.
- SHRS-K 695 Seminar in Physician Assistant Clinical Practice (1 cr.) This course is a continuation of some theory introduced in K500, with emphasis placed on preparing the clinical PA for the PANCE and employment. Students will integrate concepts and knowledge gained from didactic instruction and clinical rotations with emphasis placed on preparation for entering clinical practice. Students will be introduced to past, current and emerging health care delivery systems and methods of health care reimbursement. Also explored are issues confronting practicing professionals such as risk management/malpractice, quality improvement, billing and coding, certification, preparation for the PANCE exam, employment search, CV preparation and professional liability. A Packrat II formative exam and Summative final exam are also a component of this course.
- SHRS-K 685 Clinical Rotation: Surgery (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Surgical Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in general surgery under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative conditions, their complications and impact on patients across the life span.
- SHRS-K 686 Clinical Rotation: Behavioral Medicine (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Psychiatric Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in psychiatry under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to acute and chronic mental health conditions, their complications and impact on patients across the life span.
- SHRS-K 694 Scholarly Inquiry and Research Project For PA II (1 cr.) This course allows Physician Assistant students to present their Master's degree project. Students will present their topic to their peers and faculty, using appropriate audiovisual equipment and handouts.
- SHRS-K 693 Scholarly Inquiry and Research Project For PA I (1.5 cr.) This course allows Physician Assistant students to complete a clinically relevant research project under his or her faculty advisor's supervision. Students will identify a clinically oriented question and use the principles of evidence-based critical inquiry to address the question.
- SHRS-K 691 Clinical Rotation: Elective (2.5 cr.) This is the 3-week Elective Clinical Rotation that allows the student to choose to pursue an area of medicine beyond that of the core rotations. The rotation exists to encourage expansion of opportunities to practice medicine in an area of interest that is available within the United States or abroad. This rotation serves to deepen the student's commitment and understanding of preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic treatment of patients, and their complications.
- SHRS-K 687 Clinical Rotation: Public Health and Community Medicine (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Community Medicine Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation was created and designed to provide students with a unique opportunity within a Community Medicine Health Center, to maximize the physician/physician assistant collaboration model, to further develop awareness of and coordination with all health team members, and to experience and participate the concept of a patient centered medical home. This rotation introduces students to diverse preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications and impact on patients across the life span, within the underserved population.
- SHRS-K 688 Clinical Rotation: Internal Medicine (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in inpatient medicine, under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications and impact on primarily adult and geriatric patients.
- SHRS-K 689 Clinical Rotation: Emergency Medicine (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in Emergency Medicine under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse preventive, emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications and impact on patients across the life span.
- SHRS-K 690 Clinical Rotation: Specialty Selective (3 cr.) This is the 4-week Selective Clinical Rotation requirement of the experiential year. This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical opportunity in any area of specialty medicine or surgery of their choosing, under the direct supervision of a qualified preceptor. This rotation introduces students to diverse emergent, acute, and chronic patient encounters, their complications and impact on primarily adult and geriatric patients.
- SHRS-W 220 Physical Change & Aging (3 cr.) Provides foundation knowledge of the physical changes that accompany the natural aging process in addition to changes that accompany pathologies and/or disease processes related to the advancement of age. While highlighting general perspectives and theories on aging, the course outlines the usual and expected changes to each system of the body specifically in the years following sexual maturity and throughout adulthood.
- SHRS-W 350 Survey of Programs for Older Adults (3 cr.) An overview of the long-term care industry and the continuum of care, examining various long term care service providers such as nursing facilities, assisted living/retirement centers, adult foster care, and adult day care; critical issues and current trends related to long-term care, quality of life, and life satisfaction in adulthood.
- SHRS-W 370 Psychological Aspects of Aging (3 cr.) Provides a broad overview of adult development and aging with an emphasis on the changes that occur across physical, cognitive, emotional, perceptual, and social domains of functioning. Analysis of the effects of and theoretical approaches of these changes on the occupational, social, and personality adjustment of the aging adult.
- SHRS-W 375 Physical Change & Aging (3 cr.) Provides foundation knowledge of the physical changes that accompany the natural aging process in addition to changes that accompany pathologies and/or disease processes related to the advancement of age. While highlighting general perspectives and theories on aging, the course outlines the usual and expected changes to each system of the body specifically in the years following sexual maturity and throughout adulthood.
- SHRS-W 410 Service-Learning in Geriatrics (3 cr.) Designed to give the student direct work experience in various aging agencies and long-term care institutions. This experiential component allows the student an opportunity to apply his/her newly acquired normative and cognitive skills and knowledge in an actual work setting.
- SHRS-W 450 Seminar in Gerontology (3 cr.) This course provides an interdisciplinary investigation of selected facets of gerontology drawn from biological, behavioral, and social science. Topics covered will include mental health, housing, economics, transportation, preventive health and rehabilitation programs, long-term care insurance, retirement, work/leisure activities, and adult women and health.
- SHRS-N 265 Nutrition and Exercise (3 cr.) This course will allow the student to apply the principles of physiology, chemistry, and biology to describe the role of nutrition and exercise in the human body and to explore the interrelated and protective role of nutrition and exercise in wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention.
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