Courses
NU 552 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR NP 3.0 Credit(s)
This course prepares the student to assess in depth the biopsychosocial health status of clients across the life span by obtaining and documenting a complete and accurate health history and performing a thorough physical examination. Using acquired data from the history and physical exam, the student is introduced to formulating a working medical diagnosis and plan of care. Course content is designed to provide correlation of assessment strategies with an understanding of the mechanisms of illness and health problems of the main body systems. Integration of common medical testing is introduced. The course assists in the socialization of the student into the role of the FNP in the current health care delivery system. The laboratory component enables the student to develop advanced assessment skills.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 561 PRIMARY CARE I: COMP PRIMARY CARE ADULT 6.0 Credit(s)
The first of four clinical courses designed to enable graduate students to learn problem-solving skills and clinical strategies necessary to socialize into the role of the family nurse practitioner. Class content introduces students to a systematic approach to understanding the delivery of primary healthcare to the well adult. Various principles of illness prevention and health maintenance are introduced, as well as methodologies used to diagnose and treat common primary care problems. Emphasis is on the consultation role component of the nurse practitioner as well as on the direct provision of primary care and health promotion. In addition to classes, students participate in clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Take NU-551, NU-552 and NU-566 Prerequisite: Take NU-551 NU-552 NU-566;
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
NU 599 SPECIAL TOPICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Designated new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent course offerings. Prerequisites are established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years
OT 531 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE II 2.0 Credit(s)
Evidence-based Practice II is the second and final course in the series that provides students with a thorough understanding of the importance of research to the profession of occupational therapy and strategies to engage in evidence-based practice with clients. An important skill for an occupational therapist is the ability to read, understand, and use the research of the profession. Students will be able to critique the research of occupational therapy and make decisions about whether to and how to apply information to clinical practice. Topics covered in this course will apply content learned in the prior course, engaging students in specific skills for evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: TAKE OT-503
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PS 528 FAMILY DYNAMICS:DEVELPM PERSPC 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PS 530 PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Survey of the field of personnel psychology including such topics as psychological research, employment law, hiring practices, and ethical principles.
Offered: Modules Even Semesters All Years
PT 501 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 502 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE III 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 503 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 510 BASIC FUNCTIONAL SKILLS I 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 511 BASIC FUNCTIONAL SKILLS II 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 512 MUSCULOSKELETAL EVAL& TREAT I 6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 522 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & MATURATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 523 NEUROLOGICAL EVAL& TREAT I 6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 530 CLINICAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department