Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions
- Bachelor of Science in Foundations of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science (HES)
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- DNP to PhD in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Fellowship Program
- Health Care Administration Minor
- Health Care Business Management Certificate
- Health Care Business Management Certificate
- Health Care Education
- Health Care Informatics
- Health Care Informatics
- Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Certificate
- Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Certificate
- Master of Arts and Counseling (MAC)
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Master of Business Administration Dual Degree Program Requirements
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MS)
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing Completion Option for Certified Nurse Practitioners
- Master of Science in Health Informatics Dual Degree Program Requirements
- Master of Science in Health Services Administration
- Master of Science in Health Services Administration Dual Degree Program Requirements
- Minor in Health and Exercise Science
- Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs Certificate
- Post-Graduate Academic Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Post-Master’s Certificate for Family, Neonatal Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, or Dermatology Nurse Practitioners
- Residency Program
Undergraduate Core Studies
Unless otherwise indicated in this section, policies included in the General Information section of this Catalog apply to the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.
The Liberal Arts Core requirements vary somewhat among the three major academic units of the University. In undergraduate programs offered by Regis College, the School for Professional Advancement, and the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, some of the Core requirements may be met by courses considered prerequisites for a specific major. The Core requirements for students in undergraduate programs offered by the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions are as follows.
Code | Title | SHs |
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Core Studies Requirements | ||
English Composition | 3.00 | |
Literature/Humanities/Oral and Written Communication | 6.00 | |
Natural Science/Mathematics/Computer Science | 12.00 | |
Philosophy (one course in Health Care Ethics required) | 6.00 | |
Religious Studies | 6.00 | |
Social Science/Economics/Business | 12.00 | |
Total SHs | 45 |
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Health Care Ethics (HCE)
- Health Services Administration (HSA)
- Interprofessional Education (IPE)
- Master of Arts: Counseling (MCPY)
- Master of Arts: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing (NR)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PHRM)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (ROPT)
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FMOPT)
Undergraduate
Health Care Ethics (HCE)
Examines ethical dilemmas in health care and the, decision making processes involved in clinical,, professional and organizational ethics Explores, philosophical and faith-based foundations, including Catholic moral tradition,, socio-cultural influences, professional codes,, organizational and personal ethical norms Case, studies and topics are analyzed to develop, competence in moral reflection and ethical, decision making with consideration of personal,, professional and societal values
Examines ethical dilemmas in health care and the, decision making processes involved in clinical,, professional and organizational ethics Explores, philosophical and faith-based foundations, including Catholic moral tradition,, socio-cultural influences, professional codes,, organizational and personal ethical norms Case, studies and topics are analyzed to develop, competence in moral reflection and ethical, decision making with consideration of personal,, professional and societal values
Examines the practical application of ethical, principles, theories and methods to ethical, dilemmas in health care with a particular, emphasis on professional and organizational, ethics Formal ethical analysis of case studies, and topics is used to explore clinical,, organizational and health policy issues, enhance, ethical reflection and dialogue, support, decision-making, and encourage moral leadership
Examines ethical issues in the promotion of human, health Topics include bioethical issues across, the lifespan as well as contemporary challenges, related to community health, health policy,, health research, emerging technologies and global, health
Health Care Administration (HCA)
Examines the structure and function of the US, healthcare system, with an emphasis on the current, trends, forces, and innovations that shape health, and healthcare delivery now and into the future
Examines the structure and function of the US, healthcare system, with an emphasis on the current, trends, forces, and innovations that shape health, and healthcare delivery now and into the future
The philosopher George Santayana stated that, "those who cannot remember the past are condemned, to repeat it " Students will take a journey from, the origins of our modern health care delivery, system to contemporary policy challenges , Cross-listing: HSA 608
Explores the unique nature and role of marketing, in the health care industry Introduces marketing, principles and techniques as applied in health, care settings including environmental scanning,, market research and marketing strategy Discusses, media, public relations and advertising, strategies The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis and/or applied project, work
Examines legal and ethical issues involved in the, assessment, management, and delivery of health, care services, with emphasis on negligence,, contracts, consents, confidentiality/privacy,, risk management, corporate compliance, peer, review, and medical/legal issues related to, health records , Cross-listing: HSA 623
Reviews the history and theory of quality, management in healthcare settings with emphasis, on patient safety, patient satisfaction, patient, engagement, the patient/client experience, and, regulatory requirements in diverse settings , Explores performance improvement principles,, methodologies and tools
Provides an understanding of the elements, necessary to apply basic micro-economic principles, to the health care field Emphasizes economic, tools of particular relevance to health care, and, to what degree the concepts are appropriate to, deal with problems in this field Demonstrates, that economic analysis can provide pertinent and, systematic insights into the workings of the, health care system and the evaluation of health, care policy The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis and/or applied project, work
Explores issues in practice management in the, ambulatory setting including settings staffed by, advanced practice medical personnel Topics, include the organizational structure and, management of a practice, coding, billing, and, reimbursement procedures, marketing, contracting,, budgeting and staffing as related to practice, management The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis and/or applied project, work
Explores concepts and theories in leadership, management as they are applied in healthcare, settings Examines leadership versus management, skills, team development, systems theory,, strategic planning, organizational culture and, the role of leadership in the organization
Explores concepts and theories in leadership, management as they are applied in healthcare, settings Examines leadership versus management, skills, team development, systems theory,, strategic planning, organizational culture and, the role of leadership in the organization
Provides skills, knowledge and competencies, important for assessing the utility of emerging, technologies from the perspective of wellness,, self-care, health maintenance, workforce, management, and ethics
Explores practical information on providing health, coaching services for individuals or groups, wanting to improve their health Incorporates, behavioral change theories, adult learning, theories, motivational interviewing and program, evaluation
Provides an understanding of the principles of, human resource management in the health care, environment Emphasizes management techniques such, as interviewing, training, career development, job, analysis and design, performance evaluation,, compensation and benefits, and employment law , Addresses trends in human resource management in, health care The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis, and/or applied project, work
Introduces principles of project management and, the project management body of knowledge,, including project management software, task, assignments, workflow analysis, and project, planning as applied in the health care industry , Explores process reengineering with a health care, focus Cross-listing HSA 658
Examines healthcare reimbursement models, revenue, cycle management, payor contracts, and issues, related to billing compliance Managed care and, emerging payment methodologies are explored in, relation to revenue cycle management
Enhances communication skills needed in business, and professional contexts Focuses on developing a, working knowledge of theory and skills for written, communication, interpersonal communication,, meetings, and presentations Effective, communication skills for dealing with physicians,, patients, families, as well as other internal and, external parties will receive special attention , Students will gain a working knowledge of critical, thinking and problem resolution skills
Comprehensive course integrating prior, coursework, knowledge, and skills to a live, Capstone project for an organization Career, development and management are emphasized along, with social justice, the, patient/client experience, and interprofessional, practice
Provides the student an opportunity to observe, and participate in management activities in a, health care setting Emphasizes ability to, complete assigned projects gain an overview of the, facility and participate in a wide variety of, functions including budgeting, human resource, management, project management and quality, improvement activities Course is a minimum of 3, semester hour credits, but can be increased up to, 6 credit hours with advisor approval ,
Offers an opportunity for a focused course of, study within a specific practice area of health, care administration under the direction of an, assigned instructor Employs a variety of learning, activities, as specified in the learning contract,, to extend core knowledge and skills in a specific, practice area Enhances research and written, presentation skills through development of a, comprehensive topic portfolio
Health and Exercise Science (HES)
Examines models of health and explores social,, economic, cultural, political, and environmental, factors that impact health Introduces principles, of exercise across the lifespan from a, biomechanical, motor behavior, physiological,, nutritional and psychological perspective
Introduces research theory, concepts, inferential, and descriptive statistical analysis, and study, design Analyzes relevant literature and applies, qualitative and quantitative design, methodology,, and interpretation
Studies the science of nutrition Presents the, nutritional requirements of humans as the basis, for planning an adequate diet with consideration, giving to variation in food choices due to a, variety of social, economic, cultural and, psychological factors Emphasizes the integration, of nutritional needs in the care of self and, others throughout the life cycle in health and, disease
Examines the relationships of the musculoskeletal,, nervous, integumentary, cardiac, pulmonary,, gastrointestinal, renal and reproductive systems, of the human body Integrates cellular and, structural factors with clinical application at, regional and systemic levels
Demonstrates specific regional and systemic, relationships of the human body systems as they, relate to a clinical model Incorporates the use, of human cadaveric preparations and models
Examines metabolic, neuromusculoskeletal, cardiac,, respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and, reproductive systems, including membrane function,, electrical activity of cells, neurophysiology,, muscle physiology, blood and immune responses, and, cellular endocrinology Includes applicable, cellular chemical concepts
Integrates current physiological tests of the, human body systems designed to interpret normal, and abnormal physiological values in the clinical, model
Examines the influence of psychological and, social variables on health and activity, participation Focuses on stress management,, motivation, adherence, access, barriers, and, support systems across the lifespan ,
Examines anatomical concepts of the, musculoskeletal and nervous systems that form the, basis of analysis of human movement Analyzes, joint movement, complex muscular activity, and, integration of the nervous system Corequisite(s):, HES 421
Applies functional anatomy concepts to human, movement Examines anatomical relationships, through cadaver prosection, models, and other, modalities Corequisite(s): HES 420 ,
Explores concepts of nutrition and energy, production/expenditure during exercise Examines, adaptations of the pulmonary, cardiovascular,, skeletal muscle, nervous, urinary,, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems to the, stresses of exercise across the lifespan , Co-requisites(s): HES 431
Applies exercise physiology principles and methods, to analysis of human movement Examines, theoretical concepts during performances, assessment of various physiological systems , Corequisite(s) HES 430
Explores evidence based concepts for the design of, exercise programs with special consideration for, the normal aging process Places emphasis on, current professional guidelines for exercise, prescription Co-requisite(s): HES 435 ,
Applies practical and theoretical concepts of, exercise prescription across the lifespan with, practice exercise prescription and progression of, exercise programs for specific cases using current, best evidence Co-Requisite: HES 434 ,
Investigates sources and functions of nutrients in, all stages of the life cycle Emphasizes topics, of dietary guidelines and nutritional assessment, when considering eating disorders, weight loss,, sports nutrition, food safety, the diet-disease, relationship, and analysis of special nutritional, requirements and needs during the life cycle , Includes service learning
Explores exercise program development and, implementation to address goals of improved, health, fitness and weight management in, community, corporate and other fitness settings , Examines strategies for exercise promotion,, education, and supervision
Examines principles of human motor control,, learning, and development Explores learner and, environmental factors influencing motor, performance and long-term retention of motor, skills Includes application of theoretical, principles and research findings to practical, settings Co-requisite(s): HES 441 ,
Introduces motor behavior experimental methods for, quantitative and qualitative analysis of human, movement, learning and control during static and, dynamic activities Integrates theoretical, concepts with practical applications , Corequisite(s): HES 440
Examines strategies to assess community health and, considers community-identified assets and needs , Illustrates factors that impact the community's, health to facilitate a comprehensive understanding, of health equity within the defined community , Includes service learning
Explores social inequalities in health, healthcare, delivery, and access to health care organizations, from local, national and international, perspectives Examines the inter relationship of, health and health policy
Explores the relationship of society and culture, to health Describes historical and current, influences on health and establishes context to, identify the meaning of health and disease in, diverse communities Prerequisite(s) or, corequisite(s): HES 418
Offers an opportunity for independent advanced, study in one of the specific Health and Exercise, Science disciplines , ,
Involves placement in a clinical or research, facility to experience the application of concepts, of Health and Exercise Science
Nursing (NR)
All “NR” courses are for nursing majors only.
Nursing courses designated with an “H” are for the Traditional program honors students only.
Studies the science of nutrition Presents the, nutritional requirements of humans as the basis, for planning an adequate diet with consideration, giving to variation in food choices due to a, variety of social, economic, cultural and, psychological factors Emphasizes the integration, of nutritional needs in the care of self and, others throughout the life cycle in health and, disease
Explores professional nursing roles and values as, the foundation to professional nursing practice , Nursing theory is introduced and students are, shown how theories guide professional nursing, practice Students are introduced to the, components of evidence-based practice and given, strategies for sound literature searches Students, will explore issues of culturally unique care, circumstances, and develop methods to provide, culturally congruent care for all patients Course, includes a service learning component that focuses, the student on the older adult, identifying, potential social injustices faced by this, population This geriatric focus also includes an, exploration into potential cognitive changes that, occur with aging, and provides students with, therapeutic measures to apply when those changes, present themselves
The first course in the Honors curriculum The, focus of this course is the exploration of, various nursing issues to assist the student in, identifying potential topics of individual, interest Students will explore topics from a, variety of academic perspectives Potential, faculty and community mentors will be introduced , The use of scientific inquiry and basic, exploration of nursing research will be, emphasized as tools that will be used throughout, the Honor's Curriculum The concept of reflective, practice will be introduced
The second course in the Honors curriculum The, focus of this course is the identification of, nursing issues of individual interest The, development of a research or clinical project, will be explored Students will develop topics, from a variety of academic perspectives, including: reflective and evidence-based, practice, argumentation and critical thinking , Potential faculty and community mentors will be, identified Corequisite(s): NR 420H ,
This is the third in a series of four Honors, Seminars Seminar is focused on nursing, leadership Students use a variety of, perspectives, methods of inquiry, and conceptual, frameworks in planning, implementing, and, evaluating a leadership honors project The, concept of collegiality and reflective practice, continues to be an important component of personal, and professional development Potential faculty, and community mentors for the leadership project, are identified
This is the final in the series of Nursing Honors, Seminars Seminar focuses on systems-level, interventions to improve health outcomes Students, will continue to explore a variety of, perspectives, methods of inquiry, and conceptual, frameworks as the foundation for the community, health-focused Honors project(s) to be completed, this semester in collaboration with faculty and, community mentors The concept of reflective, practice will continue to be an important, component of personal and professional, development Students present an oral and written, reflective synthesis of their Honors experience to, a group of professional peers and colleagues, (including faculty)
Provides an introduction to foundational, principles of pharmacodynamics and, pharmacokinetics In addition, pharmacologic, therapy for both health promotion and disease, management across the lifespan will be discussed , Major drug classes are paired with body systems,, with an emphasis on the mechanism of action,, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and patient-centered nursing considerations to, include education and safety measures based on, environmental socio-cultural, spiritual, and, economic issues
Continuation of the principles of, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics for, selected drug classes In addition, drug therapy, actions and interactions related to therapeutic, and undesirable effects are discussed in relation, to health promotion and disease management across, the lifespan Major drug classes are paired with, body systems while considering the appropriate, patient-centered nursing considerations to, include education and safety measures based on, environmental socio-cultural, spiritual, and, economic issues
Designed to promote the understanding of altered, physiological processes General concepts of, disease including etiology, pathogenesis, and, clinical significance are explored from the, genetic, cellular, organ, and systems level An, early introduction to the principles of clinical, reasoning explores major concepts in a, systems-oriented approach
Provides a foundation of the principles of, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics Drug, therapy actions and interactions related to, therapeutic and undesirable effects are discussed, in relation to health promotion and disease, management across the lifespan Major drug, classes are paired with body systems with an, emphasis on the mechanisms of action,, indications, contraindications and adverse, effects Patient-centered nursing consideration, will be discussed to include education and safety, measures based on environmental socio-cultural,, spiritual, and economic issues
This classroom and laboratory course introduces a, holistic approach to the assessment of, individuals across the lifespan Includes, evaluation of physiological, developmental,, psychosocial, spiritual, age related,, socio-economic, and socio-cultural components , Students learn to use beginning history taking, and physical assessment skills to collect and, document data systematically Provides students, the opportunity to practice assessments and, related nursing skills while respecting patient, and family preferences to provide safe, person-centered and compassionate care ,
Classroom and lab course that socializes students, from the cornerstone of liberal arts education to, professional nursing education at Regis, University Introduces students to the nursing, process and clinical judgement model which, provides foundational tools to help students, develop sound clinical reasoning skills enabling, them to plan safe, high quality patient care , Introduces students to a wide variety of patient, care skills to be employed across the lifespan,, and provides them with simulations in preparation, for safe clinical practice Introduces strategies, to facilitate therapeutic relationships with, patients through the development of sounds, communication techniques Challenges students to, place themselves in the role of the baccalaureate, prepared nurse and develop mindfulness of the, legal parameters of professional nursing practice, set by the American Nurses Association
Presents two essential elements for best practice, in nursing Evidence-based practice integrates, current scientific evidence with clinical, expertise and patient/family preferences for, optimal health care Develops related knowledge,, skills, and attitudes by forming journal clubs to, critique published nursing studies and create, best-practice presentations for compelling, clinical questions associated with, nurse-sensitive outcomes Health care, informatics applies information and technology to, communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error,, and support clinical decision making ,
Presents two essential elements for best practice, in nursing Evidence-based practice integrates, current scientific evidence with clinical, expertise and patient/family preferences for, optimal health care Develops related knowledge,, skills, and attitudes by forming journal clubs to, critique published nursing studies and create, best-practice presentations for compelling, clinical questions associated with, nurse-sensitive outcomes Health care, informatics applies information and technology to, communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error,, and support clinical decision making ,
Involves complex problem-based learning using, multiple clinical practice disciplines across the, life span Concepts will be integrated from, pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment,, nursing process, and psycho-social, spiritual, and, cultural dimensions to enhance clinical reasoning, within legal and ethical parameters Selected, clinical situations will be analyzed focusing on, students' ability to utilize their clinical, reasoning and clinical judgement skills to, identify, prioritize and generate safe and, effective care based on the best possible, evidence Nursing majors only Prerequisite or, corequisite(s): NR 464
Explores multiple leadership theories and the, process of applying individual leadership roles,, skills, and decision-making in the provision of, nursing care Includes healthcare team, coordination, and the oversight and, accountability for care delivery in a variety of, settings Develops the individual as a positive, clinical leader and empowers the nurse to make, decisions It also enables the nurse to identify, creative, values-centered options for delivering, safe, high quality nursing care in diverse, practice settings Students will utilize, effective inter- and intra-professional, communication and collaborative techniques These, include negotiation and conflict resolution in a, culturally dynamic health care environment As, part of this course the student will complete a, leadership project associated with a local, facility Co-requisite(s): NR 463
Explores multiple leadership theories and the, process of applying individual leadership roles,, skills, and decision-making in the provision of, nursing care Includes healthcare team, coordination, and the oversight and, accountability for care delivery in a variety of, settings Develops the individual as a positive, clinical leader and empowers the nurse to make, decisions It also enables the nurse to identify, creative, values-centered options for delivering, safe, high quality nursing care in diverse, practice settings Students will utilize, effective inter- and intra-professional, communication and collaborative techniques These, include negotiation and conflict resolution in a, culturally dynamic health care environment As, part of this course the student will complete a, leadership project associated with a local, facility Co-requisite(s): NR 464
Examines contemporary professional nursing roles, and issues, standards of practice, Jesuit, mission, service learning, personal and, professional values, and academic tools that, foster success in the nursing program ,
Focuses on updates in genomics and genetics, pain, management, the stress response, immune, disorders, mental disorders, rehabilitative, and, end-of-life care Examines acute and chronic, disease pathophysiology, evidence-based disease, management, and nursing care of selected, disorders
Under the preceptorship of a registered nurse,, externs provide direct patient care in selected, specialty areas Enhances competency and critical, decision-making in the reality of the practice, setting Emphasizes skills and procedures,, organization and priority setting, written and, oral communication, and the nurse's role, including investigation, teaching and discharge, planning
Explores professional nursing role within, contemporary health care topics areas, including, informatics, human diversity and cultural, competence, gerontology, vulnerable populations,, violence, social justice, and global health , Students engage in service learning and, reflection
Applies the nursing process for patients who may, be an individual, family, group, community, or, population Influences on individual, family,, group, community, and population for health, promotion will be studied, with special focus on, the vulnerable Health Promotion Planning,, including assessment, plan development,, utilization of evidence-based interventions,, outcome measurements and evaluation of, interventions will be explored Progress on, Healthy People and National Leading Health, Indicators will be analyzed Implications of, policy on health outcomes, access, equity,, affordability, and social justice for health, promotion and healthcare delivery will be, discussed for the US and globally Nursing's, engagement in the policy making processes for, health promotion and disease prevention will be, examined for individuals and populations Advocacy, for social justice will be explored through the, lens of nursing professionalism and practice in, support of the University Mission, Catholic Social, Teachings, Jesuit Values, and Health Policy ,
Focuses on health promotion and disease, prevention in nursing within the context of the, US Health Care system, global health perspectives, and policy Health care delivery structures,, functions, and finance as determinants of health, and illness are addressed Health promotion, across the lifespan and approaches for promoting, health are examined including key health, promotion models, health behavior theory, and, determinants of health Specific interventions, including health education, health counseling,, and evidence based wellness strategies are, analyzed
Applies the nursing process for patients who may, be an individual, family, group, community, or, population Influences on individual, family,, group, community, and population for health, promotion will be studied, with special focus on, the vulnerable Health Promotion Planning,, including assessment, plan development,, utilization of evidence-based interventions,, outcome measurements and evaluation of, interventions will be explored Progress on, Healthy People and National Leading Health, Indicators will be analyzed Implications of, policy on health outcomes, access, equity,, affordability, and social justice for health, promotion and healthcare delivery will be, discussed for the US and globally Nursing's, engagement in the policy making processes for, health promotion and disease prevention will be, examined for individuals and populations Advocacy, for social justice will be explored through the, lens of nursing professionalism and practice in, support of the University Mission, Catholic Social, Teachings, Jesuit Values, and Health Policy ,
Focuses on the role of nurse as informed consumer, of research Develops skills for evidence-based, practice by forming journal clubs to understand, aspects of nursing research, critique published, nursing studies, and develop best-practice, presentations
This beginning theoretical, lab, and clinical, course focuses on the art and science of nursing, and the roles of the nurse as care provider/care, designer/manager, and coordinator in relation to, the complex health needs of residents with, multiple co-morbidities in long term care , Explores components of nursing process in, relation to human responses to alterations in, health Content focuses on, pathophysiology/pharmacology, medical management,, evidence-based practice models, and the, application of nursing process in the provision, of care for adult and older adult patients , Clinical experiences are designed to focus on the, beginning application of nursing therapeutics,, including selected technical skills, nursing, process, development of organizational skills,, priority setting, health care management, and, clinical reasoning in the assimilation of the, professional nurse role
This Theoretical, laboratory, and clinical course, focuses on the art and science of nursing and, roles of the nurse as care designer and manager , Explores components of nursing process and health, promotion in relation to human responses to, alterations in health Content focuses on the, continued assimilation of the professional, nursing role in clinical practice through, classroom and clinical experiences designed to, develop organizational skills, priority setting,, comprehensive health care management, and, clinical reasoning skills Nursing majors only ,
This theoretical and clinical course integrates, role of the nurse as coordinator of care in, relation to human responses to alteration in, health Focus is on the role of the nurse as a, leader and collaborator in the interprofessional, implementation of care management using, evidence-based practice models Application of, nursing process includes the provision of care, for adult and older adult patients within the, context of their families and environments The, focus of clinical practice is the continuing, development of organizational skills, priority, setting, clinical reasoning, complex health care, management, and problem solving as the student, assimilates the role of the professional, baccalaureate nurse generalist
This theory and clinical course addresses the, needs and care of the childbearing family as they, progress through the experiences of reproductive, health, pregnancy, childbirth, becoming a family,, and women's health Through the lens of the, nursing process, the student applies current, evidence-based principles related to, physiological, psychosocial, ethical, and, spiritual care when planning and performing, nursing care for childbearing families and overall, women's health Utilizes classroom, virtual, and, focused clinical experiences to addresses family, centered nursing care during the antepartal,, intrapartal, postpartal, neonatal periods, and, women's health The interrelationship between, theory, practice, and research provides a, foundation for this course Corequisite or,
Provides overview on population-based nursing , Explores principles relevant to community health, nursing including public health, epidemiology,, and environmental health Addresses impact of, health care policies on social justice and health, care disparities
This theoretical and clinical course focuses on, the art and science of providing ethical,, evidence-based nursing care to children and their, families within a quality and safety framework , Utilizing current patient care technologies and, practice guidelines, the course emphasizes the, understanding of pathophysiology unique to the, pediatric population in the provision of quality, nursing care For each developmental level, the, course content holistically addresses relevant, anticipatory guidance, health promotion, and, developmentally appropriate communication, strategies In addition, the course examines, health care policy, finance and regulatory, environments affecting today's children and, families The relationship among theory,, practice, and research provides a foundation for, the course
This theoretical and clinical course provides an, in-depth examination of population and community, health concepts Students analyze roles of, nurses in community and population-based nursing, focused at individual, family, community and, systems levels of practice Emphasis is on the, promotion of healthy communities using the, nursing process, epidemiological, ethical,, environmental, and public health principles , Through clinical experiences in community-based, settings, students are engaged in community, assessments, program planning/management, health, teaching, and provision of evidence-based nursing, practice to address the health needs of, identified populations including vulnerable, populations
This theoretical and clinical course provides an, in-depth examination of population and community, health concepts Students analyze roles of, nurses in community and population-based nursing, focused at individual, family, community and, systems levels of practice Emphasis is on the, promotion of healthy communities using the, nursing process, epidemiological, ethical,, environmental, and public health principles , Through clinical experiences in community-based, settings, students are engaged in community, assessments, program planning/management, health, teaching, and provision of evidence-based nursing, practice to address the health needs of, identified populations including vulnerable, populations Nursing majors only
This theoretical and clinical course addresses, the principles and techniques of therapeutic, communication as it applies to working with, patients who present with symptoms of mental, health disorders in acute care and community, settings Contemporary issues in the field of, mental health nursing are explored within a, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, economic,, legal, and ethical environment The role of the, nurse is based on standards of practice and, focuses on health promotion, disease prevention,, and management for patients with mental health, issues across the life span Students apply, theoretical concepts in clinical settings while, working with individuals, families, communities,, groups, and underserved populations with varying, levels of complexity The interrelationship, among theory, practice, and research provides a, foundation for the course
Fosters integration of community health theory, into clinical practice while students complete 45, hours of practicum in community settings , Examines emergency preparedness, community and, family assessment, health promotion, and program, evaluation
Expands knowledge of leadership and management, principles applied to health care, the changing, health care system, health outcomes, professional, issues, political action, and career development , Explores ethical, legal, and policy issues, related to nursing practice
This culminating professional course promotes, readiness for practice and prepares the, accelerated or senior nursing student to make a, smooth transition into the role of the, professional registered nurse The framework for, this course is drawn from the American Nurses, Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, and the roles of the BSN nurse delineated in the, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for, Professional Nursing Practice Students apply, nursing and leadership theories as a direct care, provider for groups of diverse patients during an, extensive clinical practicum experience , Theoretical and reflective content builds upon, prerequisite nursing knowledge
Designed to provide the student an opportunity to, integrate leadership and management principles, into professional practice and reflect on RN-BSN, Completion Program learning Includes faculty, directed assignments and projects as indirect, practice activities to achieve course and program, outcomes
Clinical elective courses focusing on specific, areas of nursing practice Content varies, according to student need and availability of, faculty resources
Topics by arrangement with individual faculty ,
Graduate
Health Care Ethics (HCE)
Addresses advanced concepts in organizational, ethics and health care compliance including the, dynamics of personal and professional values in, relation to organizational behavior, and the, integration of mission, organizational ethics and, corporate regulatory compliance Explores, contemporary ethical issues in organizational, ethics and health care compliance through applied, case presentation, theory-based ethical analysis, and ethical decision making in both individual and, group contexts
Examines ethical and moral reasoning relevant to, professional nursing practice and health care, delivery in today's society Explores, philosophical and faith-based foundations,, including Catholic moral tradition, socio-cultural, influences, professional codes, organizational and, personal ethical norms Ethical issues are, examined with emphasis on advanced practice, nursing, leadership roles and models of health, care delivery Introduces skills in analyzing, ethical dilemmas and evaluating ethical practice, using ethical theory, moral argument, and case, studies
Examines ethical and moral reasoning processes in, health care Philosophical and faith-based, foundations, including Catholic moral tradition,, socio-cultural influences,professional codes,, organizational and personal ethical norms, are explored Ethical issues are examined with, emphasis on leadership and the practice of, physical therapy Students analyze ethical, dilemmas and evaluate ethical practice using, ethical theory, moral argument, and case studies ,
Examines ethical/moral reasoning in health care , Emphasizes pharmacy practice and leadership , Explores philosophical, faith-based foundations, including Catholic moral tradition, socio-cultural, influences, professional codes, organizational and, personal ethical norms Analyzes ethical, dilemmas/practices using ethical theory, moral, argument, cases studies *Note- Majors Only
Health Services Administration (HSA)
Explores individual leadership qualities and, organizational dynamics with emphasis on various, elements of organization development including, communication, culture, values, process redesigns,, re-engineering, knowledge management and methods, of assessing and diagnosing organizational, effectiveness Examines current leadership and, organization theories and approaches used in, dealing with organizational problem solving and, assessment
Addresses the business planning process, emphasizing strategic planning, business plan, development and evaluation, advanced project, management, and marketing research and strategy , Focuses on financial analysis, market projection,, risk assessment, and implementation planning, principles as applied to new or expanded services, and/or other business opportunities
Overviews macro and microeconomics in health care , Studies accounting theory in both the profit and, non-profit healthcare organization for, non-financial managers Includes financial, management and forecasting, budgeting, cost, analysis/control and case management
The philosopher George Santayana stated that, "those who cannot remember the past are condemned, to repeat it " Students will take a journey from, the origins of our modern health care delivery, system to contemporary policy challenges , Cross-listing: HCA 408
Explores the unique nature and role of marketing, in the health care industry Introduces marketing, principles and techniques as applied in health, care settings including environmental scanning,, market research and market strategy Discusses, media, public relations, and advertising, strategies The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis and/or applied project, work
Examines legal and ethical issues involved in the, assessment, management, and delivery of health, care services, with emphasis on negligence,, contracts, consents, confidentiality/privacy,, risk management, corporate compliance, peer, review, and medical/legal issues related to, health records The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge of quality and safety, through additional readings, case analysis,, and/or applied project work Cross-listing: HCA, 423
Reviews the history and theory of quality, management in healthcare settings with emphasis, on patient safety, patient satisfaction, patient, engagement, the patient/client experience, and, regulatory requirements in diverse settings , Explores performance improvement principles,, methodologies and tools The graduate component, extends foundational knowledge of quality and, safety through additional readings, case, analysis, and/or project work
Examines concepts related to the application of, quality initiatives and strategies related to, quality improvement in heath care settings , Thematic topics for specific initiatives may, include Lean Methodology concepts, Six Sigma, and, other methods related to performance improvement, in health care
Provides an understanding of the elements, necessary to apply basic micro-economic, principles, to the health care field Emphasizes economic, tools of particular relevance to health care, and, to what degree the concepts appropriate to deal, with problems in this field Demonstrates that, economic analysis can provide pertinent and, systematic insights into the workings of the, health care system and the evaluation of health, care policy The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis and/or applied project, work
Explores issues in practice management in the, ambulatory setting including settings staffed by, advanced practice medical personnel Topics, include the organizational structure and, management of a practice, coding, billing, and, reimbursement procedures, marketing, contracting,, budgeting and staffing as related to practice, management The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis and/or applied project, work
Provides skills, knowledge and competencies, important for assessing the utility of emerging, technologies from the perspective of wellness,, self-care, health maintenance, workforce, management, and ethics
Provides an understanding of the principles of, human resource management in the health care, environment Emphasizes management techniques such, as interviewing, training, career development, job, analysis and design, performance evaluation,, compensation and benefits, and employment law , Addresses trends in human resource management in, health care The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge through additional, readings, case analysis and/or applied project, work
Introduces principles of project management and, the project management body of knowledge,, including project management software, task, assignments, workflow analysis, and project, planning as applied in the health care industry , Explores process reengineering with a health care, focus The graduate component extends, foundational knowledge of quality and safety, through additional readings, case analysis,, and/or applied work Cross-listing HSA 458
Examines qualitative and quantitative research, assumptions, design, methods and ethical, considerations as applied in health services, research Reviews statistical methods and tools,, critique of published findings, data evaluation,, analysis and presentation Explores advanced, concepts in health care outcomes and operations, research applications
Provides application based case studies for cost, utilization, financial forecasting, budgeting and, analysis, cash management techniques, and planning, models and applies these concepts to management, practice in the health care industry Includes, financial management and forecasting, statement, preparation and analysis, cost analysis and, control and case management
Examines skills and knowledge necessary to manage, and analyze biomedical data Reviews statistics, used for decision-making, population health, assessment, and inferential research analysis , Uses common statistical software to conduct, analysis, interpret results and draw conclusions ,
Provides an opportunity to develop and lead an, initiative in patient quality, safety and/or risk, in a health care setting Emphasis is on the, ability to lead a project and gain an overview of, the quality improvement and patient safety, activities in various health care facilities ,
Enhances communication skills needed in business, and professional contexts Focuses on developing a, working knowledge of theory and skills for written, communication, interpersonal communication,, meetings, and presentations Effective, communication skills for dealing with physicians,, patients, families, as well as other internal and, external parties will receive special attention , Students will gain a working knowledge of critical, thinking and problem resolution skills
A capstone seminar examining contemporary issues, in health services delivery systems Topics, include integration of delivery settings, managed, care trends, stakeholder relations, health policy,, regulatory initiatives, health care workforce,, health promotion, and complementary medicine , Includes presentation of the master's project
Advanced study within a focused topic or area of, practice related to health services administration, under the direction of an assigned instructor The, student may select a new/established module or, modify an established module through development, of an individualized learning contract ,
Examines the growing body of knowledge,, scholarship, and engagement in global health , Challenges students in the health professions to, become engaged leaders to help address growing, global health disparities
Topics by arrangement with individual faculty
Examines a current health care, organization/system, issue or problem Students may work in, conjunction, with or at a particular agency to investigate and, collect data on the problem The final project,, both in written and oral form, exhibits, appropriate communication skills, evidence of, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and, a dedicated understanding/cohesive description of, the issue
Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Creates an interprofessional platform for health, care professions students to learn with, from and, about each other In the interprofessional, setting, students will explore traditional, therapies and holistic care approaches to common, and chronic health conditions and will incorporate, physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects to, treatment of the whole person Students will, explore alternative approaches to care and have a, platform to evaluate evidence-based practice, principles and to merge traditional and, complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies to, care in a cohesive manner Students will engage, with learners across disciplines to find deeper, understanding of roles within the health care, system and will work to integrate care in a, seamless manner for optimal patient health, outcomes Students will develop a stronger, understanding of nutrition, lifestyle medicine and, patient-centered care approaches The course is, available to all graduate students in RHCHP
Master of Arts: Counseling (MCPY)
Note: Only students in the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy can take MCPY and MFT courses.
Explores the fundamentals of counseling and the, role of helping professionals in society Surveys, roles, attitudes, and behaviors of effective, helping relationships Recommended for students, who intend to pursue graduate study in, Professional Counseling and who have limited, experience in professional counseling ,
Examines strategies for students to become engaged, leaders in the health professions within the, current global reality Core concepts of, international service, poverty and global, injustice, structural violence, determinants of, health, culture and foreign aid will be addressed
Explores how spirituality, religion and a search, for meaning are central to the counseling, experience Focuses upon understanding how, spirituality and the religious imagination, influence and enhance the practice and, effectiveness of the therapeutic encounter , ,
Provides an advanced study of normal human, development from infancy throughout the life, span, emphasizing integration of theory and, research appropriate to each life phase Considers, the impact of cultural variation on life phases
Introduces the major historical and contemporary, theories of counseling Examines techniques and, styles of counselors using distinct approaches to, counseling along with their application to case, studies
Examines the multicultural and socioeconomic, influences of psychology, personality development, and perceptions of abnormal behavior and counselor, attitudes Presents theories of multicultural, counseling and competencies Discrimination and, oppression are considered from a social justice, perspective along with related strategies, including advocacy
Provides an in-depth examination of abnormal, psychological development and multicultural, variations Studies the theoretical approaches and, treatments that flow out of various psychological, paradigms
Exploration of clinical mental health procedures, for assessing developmental, behavioral, and, mental disorders Emphasis on cultural and, contextual factors influencing behavior and the, impact of these factors on assessment and, diagnosis
Examines ethical codes, standards, state statutes,, practice guidelines, professional organizations, and history Focuses on ethical decision making, skills and contemporary ethical issues in the, counseling field
Studies theories of group counseling, including, group dynamics and leadership Includes different, types of groups and group composition , Experiential learning methods are employed
Introduces the psychotherapeutic process and, dynamics of the helping relationship Focuses on, developing basic counseling skills such as, clinical interviewing, clinical record keeping and, report writing, DSM-IV-TR diagnosis, assessment of, various clinical issues, and treatment planning , Assists students in preparing a professional, resume, practicing interviews for a practicum, position, and identifying sites for their, practicum/internship experience
Reviews current therapies used in community, counseling settings, particularly depth, psychotherapy, humanistic psychotherapy, and, community cultural therapies Includes skill, development through role plays and video taping ,
Provides an understanding of types of research, methods including quantitative and qualitative, designs, basic statistics, and ethical and legal, considerations in research Principles, practices, and applications of needs assessment and program, evaluation are reviewed
Advanced study within a focused subject or area, related to counseling psychology
Focuses on the application of basic concepts and, statistics in the interpretation of tests and, inventories utilized by counselors and MFTs , Explores testing methodologies, interpretive, criteria, and ethical and multicultural, implications from a clinical perspective
Develops a comprehensive understanding of theories, of career development and their application to, diverse populations Explores methods of, effective career counseling, test administration,, and interpretation of assessment tools
An in-depth study of military family life cycle, including adult development, non-traditional, family structures and special populations The, impact of transitions such as career, marriage,, divorce, military deployment, and death at, different stages of the family life cycle as, guides to therapeutic understanding
Examines the psychological and behavioral effects, of substance and other addictions in military, individuals and families; reviews assessment, techniques and approaches to treatment in the, military population ,
Marriage and family therapists and professional, counselors, both experienced and newly-emerging,, will develop a more targeted skill set in, theories and techniques addressing issues found, in couple relationships that are unique within, the military culture Special emphasis is given to, counseling the military couple in areas of, depression, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury,, secondary trauma, substance abuse, domestic, violence, infidelity, divorce, and intimacy , Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate, their competencies in working with these couple, issues in a military counseling setting ,
Provides the knowledge and understanding of the, impact of military culture on the family,cycle of, deployment, post-deployment, and integration into, the community Beginning with an overview of the, military lifestyle and the unique circumstances, that such a lifestyle poses to career service, personnel, their spouses, and their children , Focuses on the common concerns of constant, relocations and deployment of the military, partner/parent and situations faced by the spouse, and children who grow up in a military family , Special emphasis is given to counseling the, military member, spouse and children in areas, including combat stress, post-traumatic stress, disorder (PTSD), secondary trauma, grief, loss,, substance abuse, domestic violence, attachment,, intimacy, and change issues ,
Provides an overview of techniques used for, individuals and families impacted by traumatic, experiences Includes introduction to, trauma informed therapy, EMDR, prolonged exposure, to therapy, neuro and bio feedback, and, mindfulness approaches to treatment
Examines the psychological and behavioral effects, of substance abuse in individuals and families;, reviews assessment techniques and approaches to, treatment of this population
An in-depth study of family life cycle including, adult development The impact of transitions such, as career, marriage, divorce, and death at, different stages of the family life cycle as, guides to therapeutic understanding
Examines theoretical foundations and the, utilization of play in family therapy Explores, filial therapy techniques as well as other models, of parent-child relational therapy with families, from diverse populations and various presenting, issues
Explores interdisciplinary theories of creativity, and expressive arts as well as their therapeutic, practices in the use of imagery, storytelling,, dance, music, psychodrama, poetry, writing,, movement, dream work and visual arts ,
The study of developmental and human and naturally, caused crisis, trauma, and loss Introduces, primary theories and strategies to address crisis,, coping and stabilization, and trauma and grief, processing Emphasis on integrative care,, wellness, and foundational counselor skill
Explores a range of trauma events and impacts with, a focus on stabilization and recovery utilizing, individual and systemic-relational approaches , Universal skills and strategies are developed with, exposure to concepts and the practice of, contemporary trauma therapy approaches ,
Explores life transitions and grief therapy as a, necessary psychological experience for personal, and communal transformation Examines various, clinical approaches and techniques through primary, texts, demonstrations, case study and role play , Additional
Explores and imagines the transformative, possibilities of the earth-human relationship and, the psychological and spiritual well being of, individuals, families, communities, and the, world , Applies transformative, clinical and, eco-psychological perspectives
Examines theories and techniques specific to, developmental needs of pre-adolescents and, adolescents (ages 11-18) Emphasizes individual, and systemic approaches to prevention, assessment,, counseling techniques, and consultation skills, that pertain to pre-adolescents and adolescents ,
Includes a historical and theoretical basis of, play therapy Emphasizes various theoretical, approaches and philosophical foundations regarding, the process of play therapy Experiential methods,, role-plays, and supervision of non-clinical play, therapy cases are incorporated
Introduces the use of Sandtray techniques for use, with individuals and families Exploration of, theory, applications, stages, and ethical issues , Emphasizes depth, Humanistic and, Relational/Cultural approaches Didactic and, experiential methods used
Explores current trends in play therapy and, creative interventions with children,, adolescents, and families This course will also, explore assessment, diagnosis, treatment, planning, and legal and ethical issues specific, to counseling children, adolescents, and, families Specific topics may include: animal, assisted, art, and adventure/nature based, therapy
Examines how the personal life story gives, symbolic form to a person's core values and, meaning Emphasizes the relationship between, personal stories, myths and therapeutic,, transformative processes
Explores the value that dream images, symbols, and, motifs have for clinical practice for personal,, cultural, and ecological transformation Examines, Jungian, Freudian, and Archetypal theories and, applications of dream work NOTE; Graduate, counseling students only
Provides students with introductory and advanced, instruction in play therapy and an understanding, of the role culture plays in counseling, with a, focus on counseling within the country of Italy ,
Provides the learner with an opportunity to be, exposed to diverse research traditions and, cultures of inquiry within the human sciences,, particularly related to humanistic, depth and, spiritual psychology An emphasis will be placed, upon introducing the learner to the qualitative, approaches of phenomenological and hermeneutic, research methods which are pertinent to the, practice of counseling These methods grow out of, the "Human Science" tradition which is primarily, grounded in the description, analysis and, interpretation of "everyday lived experience,", intersubjective collaboration and dreamwork
Explores the dynamics and effective use of the, therapeutic relationship to bring about, transformation Particular emphasis is placed on, understanding transference and, counter-transference and the distinct and shared, experiences of client and therapist in the, therapeutic process
Explores the role of imagination in fashioning the, narrative and transformative patterns of our daily, lives Identifies traditional and universal themes, which appear in cultural, political, ecological, and personal texts
Provides an opportunity for faculty-directed, independent research in an approved topic, in counseling not covered in scheduled course, offerings
Provides student in Practicum with individual and, group supervision by program faculty ,
Offers initial exposure to community counseling, field placement Emphasizes counseling role,, agency function, and basic skills ,
Addresses current topics relevant to professional, counselors in a variety of settings Content, varies by term according to the changing concerns, of practicing psychotherapists as well as current, issues in individual, family, and group, counseling
Intended for post-masters marriage and family, therapy practitioners who are preparing to become, AAMFT clinical supervisors Covers, conceptual/theoretical approaches to supervision,, and supervised practice in couples and family, therapy
Intended for post- masters clinical counseling, practitioners who are preparing to become clinical, supervisors Covers conceptual approaches to, supervision, methods, ethical and legal issues,, and evaluation of supervisees in mental health, setting
Expands and enhances the training begun during, Practicum Provides more in-depth clinical, experience and helps to develop clinical skills , Comprises 350 hours of supervised clinical, experience at an approved training site ,
Expands and enhances the training begun during, Practicum Provides more in-depth clinical, experience and helps to develop clinical skills , Comprises 300 hours of supervised clinical, experience at an approved training site ,
Expands and enhances the training begun during, Practicum Provides more in-depth clinical, experience and helps to develop clinical skills , Comprises 350 hours of supervised clinical, experience at an approved training site ,
Master of Arts: Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
Note: Only students in the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy can take MCPY and MFT courses.
Examines strategies for students to become engaged, leaders in the health professions within the, current global reality Core concepts of, international service, poverty and global, injustice, structural violence, determinants of, health, culture and foreign aid will be addressed
Provides an advanced study of normal human, development from infancy throughout the life, span, emphasizing integration of theory and, research appropriate to each life phase Considers, the impact of cultural variation on life phases
Explores the historical development of theories, of family therapy which have grown out of the, paradigmatic shift from focusing on the, individual to focusing on the influences of the, family system and larger social contexts
Explores cultural contexts of relationships,, social justice issues and current research and, therapeutic strategies related to socioeconomic, status, religious and cultural values, ethnic, background, gender, sexual orientation and mental, and physical abilities , ,
Explores how socio-political identity shapes, attitudes, values, beliefs, and emotions Students, will learn how the intersection of their own and, clients' socio-political identities inhibit or, facilitate the therapeutic relationship and, process Students will learn how cultural context, shapes symptoms and how this context can inform, interventions in the system
Exploration and practice of assessment and, diagnosis skills, attending to clients' cultural, context, and using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and, a structured clinical interview format Includes, practice of biopsychosocial diagnostic assessment, and treatment planning
Explores the connection between emotional,, psychological, and physical health Content, includes information on health behavior change,, psychopharmacology, ways that stress manifests in, the body, and therapist interventions for, impacting health changes
Explores AAMFT Code of Ethics, Colorado legal, statutes and ethical decision making models , Professional identity and public responsibility, of, marriage and family therapists will be explored
Topics will vary by instructors The course will, provide in depth focus on special topics in couple, and family therapy practice
Introduces the psychotherapeutic process and, dynamics of helping relationships Focuses on, developing basic counseling skills such as, clinical interviewing, clinical record keeping, and report writing, diagnosis, assessment of, clinical issues, and treatment planning ,
Students will develop techniques and skills to, work with families and couples while integrating, their skills within a theoretical approach , Activities include assessment, practice with, enactments, live supervision, case, conceptualization, co-therapy, treatment planning, and case presentation
Provides an understanding of types of research, methods including quantitative and qualitative, designs, basic statistics, and ethical and legal, considerations in research Principles, practices, and applications of needs assessment and program, evaluation are reviewed
An in-depth study of family life cycle including, adult development The impact of transitions such, as career, marriage, divorce, and death at, different stages of the family life cycle as, guides to therapeutic understanding
An in-depth study of military family life cycle, including adult development, non-traditional, family structures and special populations The, impact of transitions such as career, marriage,, divorce, military deployment, and death at, different stages of the family life cycle as, guides to therapeutic understanding
Examines the psychological and behavioral effects, of substance and other addictions in military, individuals and families; reviews assessment, techniques and approaches to treatment in the, military population ,
Marriage and family therapists and professional, counselors, both experienced and newly-emerging,, will develop a more targeted skill set in, theories and techniques addressing issues found, in couple relationships that are unique within, the military culture Special emphasis is given to, counseling the military couple in areas of, depression, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury,, secondary trauma, substance abuse, domestic, violence, infidelity, divorce, and intimacy , Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate, their competencies in working with these couple, issues in a military counseling setting ,
Provides the knowledge and understanding of the, impact of military culture on the family,cycle of, deployment, post-deployment, and integration into, the community Beginning with an overview of the, military lifestyle and the unique circumstances, that such a lifestyle poses to career service, personnel, their spouses, and their children , Focuses on the common concerns of constant, relocations and deployment of the military, partner/parent and situations faced by the spouse, and children who grow up in a military family , Special emphasis is given to counseling the, military member, spouse and children in areas, including combat stress, post-traumatic stress, disorder (PTSD), secondary trauma, grief, loss,, substance abuse, domestic violence, attachment,, intimacy, and change issues ,
Provides an overview of techniques used for, individuals and families impacted by traumatic, experiences Includes introduction to, trauma informed therapy, EMDR, prolonged exposure, to therapy, neuro and bio feedback, and, mindfulness approaches to treatment ,
Examines the psychological and behavioral effects, of substance abuse in individuals and families , Students will learn assessment techniques and, approaches to treatment for individuals, couples,, and families who are seeking support for substance, use and other addictions
Explores couple relationship dynamics within the, military culture focusing on enhanced cognitive, behavioral couple therapy, solution focused, therapy, EFCT, and Gottman method couple therapy , Addresses issues of TBI, PTSD, IPV, and, infidelity
Explores the physical, psychological, social,, cultural, and ethical aspects of human sexuality, and gender development Male and female gender, roles, sexual expression, sexual misconceptions,, variations in gendered or sexual behavior, and, common sexual and relationship concerns are, applied to theories and techniques of sexuality, counseling
Provides an overview of theories of couples, therapy, relational dynamics, cycles of, partnering, negotiating, therapist alliance and, bias Emphasizes skills for working with couples, conflict, violence, infidelity, commitment and, divorce
Examines theoretical foundations and the, utilization of play in family therapy Explores, filial therapy techniques as well as other models, of parent-child relational therapy with families, from diverse populations and various presenting, issues
Students pursue advanced understanding and, application of theory and techniques in couple, therapy Students apply assessment skills to, inform treatment planning, interventions, and, evaluation of couples' progress Teaching, strategies include discussions, demonstrations,, and role plays
Focuses upon the practice and techniques of, various systemic approaches used to treat clients, in therapy Students will employ, Multi-Generational, Experiential (Satir),, Structural, Strategic, or Solution-focused, therapies in videotaped therapeutic work with, clients
Provides students in practicum with individual, and group supervision by program faculty who are, AAMFT approved supervisors (or candidates) ,
Clinical supervision of individual, couple and, family therapy which focuses on the principles, and practice of Marriage and Family Therapy ,
Clinical supervision of individual, couple and, family therapy which focuses on the principles, and practice of Marriage and Family Therapy ,
Clinical supervision of individual, couple, and, family therapy which focuses on the principles, and practice of Marriage and Family Therapy ,
Master of Science Degree in Nursing (NR)
Examines the historical and philosophical context, of knowledge development in nursing in order to, provide a sense of professional heritage and, identity for emerging nurse leaders Theories, from nursing, related sciences, and leadership, are critiqued and evaluated for their usefulness, and applicability to nursing roles in practice,, research, education, and management Examines, leadership competency in relation to contemporary, health care issues and the health care, environment Service learning and its, relationship to the Regis mission of Ignatian, philosophy, social justice, and leadership in, service to others is integrated to promote, delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse, populations
Examines the historical and philosophical context, of knowledge development in nursing in order to, provide a sense of professional heritage and, identity for emerging nurse leaders Theories, from nursing, related sciences, and leadership, are critiqued and evaluated for their usefulness, and applicability to nursing roles in practice,, research, education, and management Examines, leadership competency in relation to contemporary, health care issues and the health care, environment Service learning and its, relationship to the Regis mission of Ignatian, philosophy, social justice, and leadership in, service to others is integrated to promote, delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse, populations
Addresses best practices for evidence-based, nursing practice Quantitative and qualitative, research designs and analytical procedures are, compared Methodologies for implementing, evidence-based practice are examined and ethics, associated with research are appraised ,
Addresses best practices for evidence-based, nursing practice Quantitative and qualitative, research designs and analytical procedures are, compared Methodologies for implementing, evidence-based practice are examined and ethics, associated with research are appraised ,
Building on basic anatomy, physiology and, pathophysiology, this science-based course, utilizes a comprehensive approach to address the, underlying principles of disease processes across, the lifespan Etiology, epidemiology, and, theories related to pathogenesis are examined , The focus is on the differentiation of, physiological and pathophysiological findings and, identification of treatment modalities for a, variety of frequently presenting problems of, clients in primary care across the lifespan ,
Building on basic anatomy, physiology and, pathophysiology, this science-based course, utilizes a comprehensive approach to address the, underlying principles of disease processes across, the life span Etiology, epidemiology, and, theories related to pathogenesis are examined , The focus is on differentiation of physiological, and pathological findings and identification of, treatment modalities for a variety of frequently, presenting problems of clients in neonatal acute, care and addresses pathophysiology across the, life span
Provides a framework for systematic data, collection, organization, precise recording,, accurate physical and psychosocial assessment,, and communication of data reflecting the health, status of the patient and family A holistic, perspective facilitates an analysis of cultural,, occupational, and environmental factors integral, to an understanding of both the patient and, family's physical and psychosocial wellbeing , Building on basic anatomy, physiology and, pathophysiology, this graduate level, science-based course utilizes a comprehensive, approach to address the underlying principles of, disease processes across the life span Etiology,, epidemiology and theories related to pathogenesis, are included Students will also identify drug, management regimens for selected disease states,, and will learn mechanisms of action, indications, for use, efficacy, adverse effects, monitoring, parameters, dosing principles and drug, interactions for common drug classes Designed for, students in Health Care Education Certificate, program
Prepares advanced practice registered nursing, (APRN) and MS in Nursing Leadership in Health, Care Systems students for drug therapy management, across the life span in a variety of primary care, settings Studies the mechanisms of action,, indications for use, efficacy, adverse effects,, monitoring parameters, dosing principles and drug, interactions for common drug classes used in, primary care Identification and selection of, appropriate drug management regimens for selected, disease states will be addressed Develops safe, prescribing techniques using evidence-based, pharmacotherapeutics and standards of practice ,
Prepares advanced practice registered nursing, (APRN) and MS in Nursing Leadership in Health, Care Systems students for drug therapy management, across the lifespan in a variety of primary care, settings Studies the mechanisms of action,, indications for use, efficacy, adverse effects,, monitoring parameters, dosing principles and drug, interactions for common drug classes with, additional emphasis on drugs used in acute care o, the neonate Identification and selection of, appropriate drug management regimens for selected, disease states will be addressed Develops safe, prescribing techniques using evidence-based, pharmacotherapeutics and standards of practice ,
A didactic and clinical focus on the application, of advanced nursing concepts related to the, provision of culturally relevant health promotion, and clinical prevention interventions in the, student's area of clinical specialization Using, epidemiologic data, employs collaborative, strategies in the design, coordination, and, evaluation of population-based, patient-centered, care Builds upon previous course work in, advocacy-focused service learning Clinical, hours(105) required
Prepares students to apply essentials of, financial management to nursing leadership roles, in health care systems An overview of health, care economics, financial concepts, and budgeting, in health care organizations is presented The, use of financial information and economic, principles including cost/benefit analysis for, strategic planning, decision-making, and the, development of a business plan are addressed ,
Enables students to assume a leadership role in, evaluating models of health care delivery and, organizational systems Health care, organizations will be evaluated based upon, organizational theory and research Quality, improvement principles with a focus on patient, safety and regulatory requirements are explored, in a variety of health care settings , Interpretation and analysis of health care, performance data as it relates to improving, organizational performance are examined , Principles of informatics and health care, technologies are introduced as frameworks for the, improvement of outcomes of care ,
Enables students to assume a leadership role in, evaluating models of health care delivery and, organizational systems Health care, organizations will be evaluated based upon, organizational theory and research Quality, improvement principles with a focus on patient, safety and regulatory requirements are explored, in a variety of health care settings , Interpretation and analysis of health care, performance data as it relates to improving, organizational performance are examined , Principles of informatics and health care, technologies are introduced as frameworks for the, improvement of outcomes of care ,
Designed to be a culmination of the learning, throughout the master's degree program Using a, combination of seminar and 105 hours of precepted, clinical experiences, students synthesize and, apply previously learned concepts in preparation, for leadership roles
Fosters clinical competency and emphasizes, evidence-based practice in the adult, acute/critical and chronic health care settings , Emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment,, and advanced therapeutics for adults and frail, elders in high acuity patient settings Students, will perform comprehensive clinical assessment, including appropriate diagnostics and therapeutic, testing Management of acute and chronic health, problems will be accomplished with the direction, of clinical preceptors Clinical settings will, include one of a variety of acute/critical care, areas including, but not limited to: Coronary, Care Unit (CCU), Medical Intensive Care Unit, (MICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU),, Emergency Departments, intermediate care and, specialty services such as transplant and, oncology Gerontology experiences in complex, long-term care, rehabilitation, and/or inpatient, units specializing in the acute care of elders, will also be provided (Includes clinical, practicum 105 hours acute care with 30 of these, hours as gerontology enrichment)
Prepares students to diagnose, treat, and follow, patients with acute/critical care health problems, across the adult age span Emphasis is placed on, the highest acuity of disease entities, encountered in acute/critical care areas , (Includes clinical practicum 105 hours acute care, with 30 of these hours as gerontology, enrichment)
Introduces students to the role and scope of, practice for Adult-Gerontology Acute-Care Nurse, Practitioners and the principles of diagnostic, and treatment modalities utilized in the, acute/critical care settings Content includes, principles of fluid replacement, hemodynamic, monitoring and electromechnical interventions , Analysis of relevant laboratory data and, interpretation of radiographs and, electrocardiograms (ECG's) will be included , Laboratory practice will include procedures such, as suturing, intubation, venous and arterial line, insertion, and application of invasive, therapeutic and diagnostic devices
Integrates the biomedical, psychological, and, social elements of nurse practitioner practice , Under the supervision of an experience preceptor,, students will provide in-depth, advanced practice, nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and, complex health problems across the adult age, span Integration of current nursing and, biomedical research evidence into the clinical, decision-making process will be emphasized , Professional issues relevant to acute care nurse, practitioners will be explored (Includes, clinical practicum 105 hours acute care with 30, of these hours as gerontology enrichment)
Provides a framework for systematic data, collection, organization, precise recording,, accurate physical and psychosocial assessment,, and communication of data reflecting the health, status of the patient and family A holistic, perspective facilitates an analysis of cultural,, occupational, and environmental factors integral, to an understanding of both the patient and, families physical and psychosocial wellbeing , Provides the student an opportunity to develop, advanced skills necessary to evaluate deviation, from the normal assessment Includes practice, advanced physical assessment skills in simulated, clinical settings
Provides a framework for systematic data, collection, organization, precise recording,, accurate physical and psychosocial assessment,, and communication of data reflecting the health, status of the patient and family A holistic, perspective facilitates an analysis of cultural,, occupational, and environmental factors integral, to an understanding of both the patient and, family's physical and psychosocial wellbeing , Provides the student an opportunity to develop, advanced skills necessary to evaluate deviation, from the normal assessment Includes practice, advanced physical assessment skills in simulated, clinical settings
Building on basic physiology and pathophysiology,, this course utilizes a comprehensive approach to, address the underlying principles of clinical, dermatology Etiology, epidemiology, and theories, related to pathogenesis of dermatology are, included Focus is on the structure and function, of the skin, differential diagnosis,, Identification of treatment modalities for a, variety of common dermatological conditions ,
Continuation of NR 631
Covers common procedures used in clinical, dermatology
Focuses on skill competency and practice related, to the nurse practitioner's role in dermatology , Focus will be on assessment, differential, diagnosis, management, and patient education of, common dermatological disorders Health, maintenance in dermatology will be included
Introduces the foundation for the women's health, care management process and the care of women, across the lifespan Prepares students to assume, professional roles and responsibilities in the, management of normal and common primary care, variations pertaining to gynecological care such, as contraceptive care, breast health, menopause,, and sexually transmitted infections Examines the, broad scope of prenatal care and includes: normal, patterns of pregnancy, post-partum women, and, those with deviations from normal in the pregnant, woman/family and fetus Emphasis is placed on the, collaborative management of interventions to, achieve desired outcomes during pregnancy , Students use scholarly inquiry to further develop, their practice knowledge Research related to, normal and at-risk client systems is applied ,
Designed to provide a strong foundation for entry, level practice for critical care nursing with a, holistic approach Advanced assessment,, monitoring techniques, and pathophysiology, as, well as therapeutic modalities and nursing, interventions will be addressed
Provides practical application of the critical, care nurse role based upon American Association, of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Standards of, Practice and critical care nursing practice, guidelines Evidence-based practice using, nursing knowledge, experience and leadership, theories will be applied in the direct care for, diverse patients
Integrates teaching and learning theories for, educating individuals and populations in clinical, and academic settings Teaching strategies are, grounded in educational theory, assessment of, learner needs, and evidence-based teaching, practices This theoretical approach guides the, selection and implementation of instructional, methods and learning strategies Explores, innovative practices in health care and nursing, educational environments
Designed to promote the formulation of program, outcomes and curriculum development in various, contemporary academic and practice settings , Focuses on elements of curriculum development and, educational activities in healthcare education, including: evidence-based assessment, program, content analysis, curriculum design and, implementation, continuing professional, education, and evaluation strategies Guiding, conceptual frameworks and underlying, philosophical, socioeconomic, political, and, contemporary health care trends that impact, curriculum development and changes are analyzed ,
Addresses formulating program outcomes and, evaluating curricula that reflect contemporary, trends in the healthcare classroom Uses a, variety of strategies to assess and evaluate all, domains of learning and outcomes in classroom,, laboratory, and clinical settings The process, of program evaluation includes the assessment of, educational outcomes for individuals and, populations Students will analyze and apply, frameworks and models to assess and evaluate, outcomes for continuous quality improvement , Designed for students in Health Care Education, Certificate program
Integrates core concepts in nursing for the nurse, practitioner Builds on the skill set essential, for independent practice
Presents a framework for systematic collection of, a comprehensive database that includes pertinent, history and physical assessments of the pregnant, woman, neonate, and healthy child through age, two
Provides a scientific foundation in embryology and, genetics for practice Analyzes the principles of, human genetics, genetic testing and screening,, genetic abnormalities and gene therapy for, implications for the neonatal nurse practitioner
A theory, application, and skills course, addressing the assessment and management of, neonatal procedures commonly encountered in, neonatal intensive care facilities
Covers common elements of primary and acute care, of the child to age two, including those children, who are former high risk infants or remain, hospitalized beyond infancy in a neonatal, intensive care of pediatric unit Topics will, include physical and developmental assessment,, infant and child development, principles of well, child care, and common childhood diseases Care, of the infant and child with chronic conditions, such as congenital heart disease, chronic lung, disease and surgical problems will also be, addressed
Application of theory to practice in the, development of a plan of care based on research, evidence, pathophysiology, nursing and, pharmacology principles, and protocols for the, neonate
Focuses on the integration of advanced perinatal, and neonatal theory, skill competency, critical, thinking and clinical management of the low and, high risk neonate and family
Designed for students to synthesize and analyze, knowledge of educational principles and theories, learned through prior course work and their, practicum experience 105 precepted practicum, hours required
Examines growth and development, health, maintenance, health promotion and disease, prevention for children from birth through, adolescence Studies pediatric specific acute and, chronic conditions including injuries , Incorporation of family into treatment and, management is included Students will develop, skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and, management specific to this population ,
Examines health maintenance, disease prevention,, and health promotion across the life span , Students begin to develop skills in assessment,, diagnosis, treatment, management, education and, follow up of health maintenance exams, acute and, chronic conditions, including injuries ,
Examines health maintenance, disease prevention,, and health promotion across the life span , Students begin to develop skills in assessment,, diagnosis, treatment, management, education and, follow up of health maintenance exams, acute and, chronic conditions, including injuries Detailed, instruction in cardiac EKG interpretation and, radiologic assessment and interpretation are, included
Examines health maintenance, disease prevention,, and health promotion across the life span , Students begin to develop skills in assessment,, diagnosis, treatment, management, education and, follow up of health maintenance exams, acute and, chronic conditions, including injuries ,
Introduces theory, application, and skills, addressing the assessment and management of, patient procedures commonly encountered in, primary care settings Students begin to develop, and apply these skills necessary for clinical, experience
Course builds on principles developed in the, Pharmacology for Advanced Practice course The, focus will be to prepare the advanced, psychiatric/mental health practitioner student, with an in-depth conception of the clinical, applications of the psychotropic drugs used to, manage a spectrum of psychiatric disorders across, the life span including substance use disorders , Prototypical agents and indications for use,, efficacy, therapeutic and adverse effects,, monitoring parameters, dosing principles, and, drug interactions for psychotropic medications, using evidenced based principles will be, discussed Legal requirements for prescribing and, the challenges of medication management will also, be explored
A theoretical course for advanced psychiatric, assessment techniques and psychopathology across, the life span The use of psychiatric, interviewing techniques related to interpersonal, transactions that influence therapeutic alliance, with clients will be discussed This will include, the use of tools that guide the development of an, accurate diagnosis in order to achieve successful, therapeutic outcomes DSM-5 classifications,, differential diagnosis, and behavioral management, are foundational Practitioners will learn how to, consider each client's unique cultural background, to best tailor care to their individual, unique, needs Theoretical foundations will be explored , Simulation
Provides students with the didactic content and, clinical experience to enhance their diagnostic, skills and develop comprehensive treatment, planning and management for patients across the, lifespan with psychiatric disorders Students, learn about evidence-based psychiatric management, practices that address the bio-psycho-social needs, of patients and adhere to ethical and legal, standards supporting safe and efficacious, psychiatric care Pre-requisite()s): NR 670 and, NR 671 Clinical hours = 105
Provides students with the didactic content and, clinical experience to enhance the knowledge and, skills developed in NR 672 Students apply, evidence-based practices to diagnose, develop, treatment plans, and manage the, psychopharmacologic care of patients across the, lifespan with acute and chronic psychiatric, disorders Evidence-based psychotherapeutic, modalities used for individual, family, and group, treatments are presented and applied by students, in the clinical setting Pre-requisite(s):NR 670,, NR 671 and NR 672 Clinical hours = 210
Provides the content and clinical experience to, support the synthesis of knowledge and increasing, autonomy in the diagnosis, treatment planning and, management for patients across the lifespan with, complex and chronic psychiatric presentations, using a variety of evidence-based treatment, modalities Population-focused and community, mental health needs and interventions as well as, integration of mental health and primary care will, be addressed
Examines the growing body of knowledge,, scholarship, and engagement in global health , Challenges students in the health professions to, become engaged leaders to help address growing, global health disparities
Provides advanced spiritual care knowledge and, application to clients Based on Ignatian, pedagogy, includes an interprofessional approach, with didactic and field components emphasizing, spiritual care delivery Field experiences, include mentoring in various work-place settings
Gives basic understanding and knowledge in the, area of disaster preparedness, response and, recovery Core content areas will include, overview of disasters, disaster response systems,, community and individual level disaster, preparedness and management, mental health, and, vulnerable populations
Topics by arrangement with individual faculty ,
A comprehensive evaluation of the student's, achievement of Regis University and LHSON MS, Program outcomes Students provide a, presentation reflecting on the Regis University, and LHSON MS Program Outcomes with provision of, evidence of this achievement
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Facilitates development and evaluation of new, practice and delivery approaches based on theories, from various disciplines of study Students, examine, critique, and develop theoretical, frameworks that direct health care delivery to, improve the health of individuals, aggregates, and, communities Reflecting on the complexity of, health care, students develop ethical and, evidence-based approaches for the application of, natural and social sciences to communities of, interest The course also integrates the concepts, of population health and equity of care delivery, for vulnerable, underserved, and diverse, populations
Develops skills and knowledge to manage and, analyze biomedical data Statistics used for, decision-making, population health assessment, and, inferential research analysis are applied to, describe the health of populations, quality, assurance initiatives, appraisals of effectiveness, of interventions, and predicting risk in urban or, rural, geographic or population-based, vulnerable, or underserved populations
Provides knowledge and skills for nurse leaders to, analyze, evaluate, and utilize health care, information systems for the delivery of patient, care Students examine clinical, administrative,, patient education, and evidence-based practice, informatics applications, ethical and legal, issues, and the design and implementation of, information systems in health care systems
Provides the epidemiological foundations for, assessing and planning population health promotion, and disease prevention Emphasizes core concepts, of epidemiology including epidemiology models,, determinants of health and illness,, epidemiological methods and data measurements and, examining the epidemiology of populations across, the lifespan Students examine the role of the DNP, in collaborating with community partners in using, epidemiology study results for addressing gaps in, care for vulnerable and underserved populations at, local, state, national, and global levels
Capstone projects are change initiatives, demonstrating evidence based application, knowledge which meets program outcomes Students, identify a vulnerable population and practice, problem, review literature, and plan the change, initiative A capstone committee guides each, project
Capstone projects are change initiatives, demonstrating evidence based application, knowledge which meets program outcomes Students, identify a vulnerable population and practice, problem, review literature and plan the change, initiative A capstone committee guides each, project
Capstone projects are change initiatives, demonstrating evidence based application, knowledge which meets program outcomes Students, identify a vulnerable population and practice, problem, review literature and plan the change, initiative A capstone committee guides each, project
As the costs of health care continue to rise, and, society's ability to meet these costs decline,, there is increasing interest in the efficacy,, economic evaluation, and overall patient, satisfaction with health care interventions across, populations This course provides background, information on the theoretical foundations,, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes, research in evidence-based practice, and, emphasizes the ongoing use of data to improve the, processes, systems, and delivery of care to, vulnerable, underserved, and diverse populations , Examines concepts related to utilization of, outcome data in clinical decision-making at the, programmatic and organizational level and develop, an outcomes research project proposal
Students critically analyze public policy and the, implications of policy to consumers, professionals, and policy makers Financial and legal influences, are discussed as students evaluate policy, decisions and strategize ways to drive policy, supportive of health care, health care delivery,, health care education and the practice of nursing , Shows evidence of leadership in the development, and implementation of health care policy within, institutions and the public arena at all levels, from local to international
Students develop and articulate their vision and, mission for a nursing practice enterprise as a, foundation for a strategic plan to improve health, outcomes with diverse, vulnerable, and/or, underserved populations In collaboration with, inter-professional and community partners,, students apply network and systems thinking and, strategic planning principles to authentic issues, within the context of a global and evolving health, care environment Case study analysis and, organizational and leadership theory are used to, develop a nursing practice enterprise to improve, the nation's health Students will analyze, diverse health care systems in relationship to, local, state, national, and global health care, markets and population needs A comprehensive, business plan will be developed that incorporates, cost-effective financial planning and project, funding Principles of business, finance, and, economics will be used to develop effective plans, that improve the quality of care, especially for, vulnerable, underserved, or diverse populations , Students apply foundationally and nursing, administration knowledge, skills, and attitudes to, their advanced practice role
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
These precepted experiences assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone, Project Application to practice hours are, scheduled in conjunction with students' capstone, project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Project in the, student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Students register for a variable number of credit, hours based on faculty review of transcripts and, degree plan requirements These precepted, experiences are designed to assist students apply, theory to practice, identify theory to practice, disjunctions, and complete a DNP Capstone Project, in the student's area of interest Application to, practice hours may be scheduled in conjunction, with the student's capstone project courses
Advanced study in specific topic of interest in, the areas of practice, research, or education, developed by contract and conducted under the, supervision of a faculty member This is an, optional course that is offered with the, permission of the faculty
Required of all DNP students Consists of an oral, comprehensive presentation on core and specialty, course content and evidence of achievement of, program and University outcomes
Students in this course are introduced to the, foundations for professional development as a PhD, scholar-practitioner or educator Students learn, professional standards, program completion, expectations, and explore the role(s) of, scholar/practitioner/educator as one who effects, positive social change Students will examine, scholarship in detail and identify mechanisms to, enhance their own scholarship Course assignments, will focus on the practical application of, professional writing, critical-thinking skills,, research and the requirements for successful, participation in an online curriculum Students, will also explore the essentials of being a Regis, University doctoral student, relevant professional, and specialty standards of doctoral-level nursing,, intra-and interprofessional collaboration, and the, process of the doctoral dissertation ,
Students in this course will focus on the, integration of scientific, philosophical, and, theoretical concepts as the basis for the highest, level on nursing practice They will examine the, scientific underpinnings for nursing knowledge, development, including major theoretical, frameworks and the interrelated concepts that, inform nursing knowledge, research, and practice , Students will explore scientific inquiry and, ethical issues related to research Considering, various philosophical world views, students will, describe their own philosophy of nursing and, research and will apply course concepts to a, variety of assignments designed to prepare them, for their dissertation research
Students in this course will focus on sufficient, formal and informal learning experiences to build, scientific depth in an identified area of study , They will gain the competencies necessary to, critique, utilize, and integrate different, theoretical and scientific perspectives for the, conduct of research, including team science, to, generate new ideas based on a critical evaluation, of existing knowledge Attention will be given to, the integration of the components of scholarship,, research, teaching, mentoring, and service to the, profession gained from an understanding of the, theoretical and scientific underpinnings of, nursing and other disciplines
This course will critically evaluate curriculum, designs in nursing Students will critique the, qualities of effective nursing curricula at both, the undergraduate and graduate levels Students, will analyze current accreditation standards in, nursing education and their relationship to, curriculum and program evaluation Methods for, conducting ongoing curriculum evaluation and, revision based on an established quality, assessment plan will be explored
Doctoral Seminar I will focus on the, quantification and interpretation of nursing, phenomena with an emphasis on relational, statements, theory development, and conceptual, framework design Students will propose a research, idea for dissertation study in this course ,
Doctoral Seminar II will assist students to, develop the critical elements of a scientific, study They will engage in an iterative process of, developing research questions or hypotheses, through peer review and feedback Students will, develop their first manuscript during this course, which will focus on their question/problem and, provide a comprehensive review of relevant, literature
Doctoral Seminar III will focus on the development, of knowledge necessary to identify methods, appropriate to answer the selected research, question/hypothesis Students will develop the, core elements of a scientific study and ensure, that ethical concerns are adequately addressed , Students will complete their Written Qualifying, Examination during this course
This course will explore the application of, educational theories to the nurse-educator role in, higher education A critical review of the, teacher's role in the clinical and classroom, settings, teaching strategies, and, student-centered learning outcomes will be, conducted Students will apply reflection to, teaching and learn the skills necessary to, effectively map curricula against accreditation, standards and University outcomes ,
This course will apply measurement theory to, nursing education Students will be presented with, multiple strategies to assess and evaluate, classroom and clinical performance in nursing, education Evidence-based assessment and, evaluation practices, including test construction, and analysis will be presented and critiqued , Social, ethical, and legal issues related to, documentation will be analyzed
This course will provide students with core, knowledge and skills necessary for understanding,, analyzing, and designing research at the research, doctoral level Students will explore the, philosophy of science, the role of theory, and, multiple research processes Quantitative,, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs, and data collection methods will be introduced , The alignment of research components will be, emphasized Students will explore ethical and, social change implications of designing and, conducting research Measurement theory, related, measurement concepts, instrument selection, and, evaluation including concepts of validity and, reliability will be introduced Students will, develop an annotated bibliography on their chosen, research topic during this course Cross, listing(s): CES 807
Students in this research course will build upon, knowledge and skills acquired in the prerequisite, (NR 807) course and will be presented with, opportunities to apply this knowledge This course, will provide students with more detailed and, specialized knowledge and skills necessary to the, conduct of quantitative (deductive) research at, the doctoral level, including understanding, multivariate analysis and applying more advanced, statistical concepts including factorial ANOVA,, mediation, moderation, logistic regression,, ANCOVA, and MANOVA Students will explore existing, datasets and apply appropriate statistical tests, to answer research questions with social change, implications This course will approach statistics, from a problem-solving perspective with emphasis, on selection of appropriate statistical tests for, complex research questions and social problems , Cross listing(s): CES 808
Students enrolled in this course will build on, knowledge and skills acquired in the previous two, courses and have experience applying these, concepts in qualitative (inductive) research , Students will develop a more sophisticated, understanding of the theoretical antecedents and, practical applications of eight contemporary, qualitative approaches They will gain experience, in the development of qualitative interview, guides, data collection, and management of the, process from transcription through analysis The, unique challenges of confidentiality and ethical, issues will be explored and implications for, social change will be addressed Cross listing, (s): CES 809
Students enrolled in this course will build upon, knowledge and skills acquired in the three, previous courses to develop more specialized, knowledge and skills necessary in the development,, implementation, and evaluation of mixed methods, research at the doctoral level They will, understand the types of mixed methods designs and, how to select the most appropriate approach for, research question(s) Emphases in this course will, be on the successful integration of quantitative, (deductive) and qualitative (inductive) elements, into true mixed methods studies and will provide, opportunities to perform data analysis and, integration of quantitative and qualitative data, within a research manuscript The course will, emphasize the importance of communication and, collaboration between investigators with expertise, in the different research paradigms ,
Publication Seminar I will focus on development, and refinement of the research proposal,, completion of required Human Subjects Protection, education, application and submission of the, research proposal to the Institutional Review, Board, and development of their second manuscript, which will focus on methods to address the, identified problem
Publication Seminar II will focus on successful, implementation of the research project, data, collection, and analysis of project data ,
Publication Seminar III will include Final, Dissertation Defense before the Faculty Committee,, degree completion, and preparation of the third,, and final, manuscript which will focus on the, results of the research project
Doctor of Pharmacy (PHRM)
An overview of the pharmaceutical industry (RxI), in the context of the drug development process , Students will learn the role that pharmacy trained, individuals can have within the RxI and its, associated support services industries ,
Designed to expand on the students' understanding, of medical evidence evaluation Topics include, constructing and executing systematic searches, using primary, secondary, and tertiary literature,, including guidelines and grey literature;, systematically analyzing critiquing and comparing, research findings, formulating written and verbal, responses to questions, devising a well-written, medical sound document, and providing a medically, sound oral presentation
Introduces students to legal and regulatory, practices within the pharmaceutical industry , Topics include pharmacovigilance procedures across, the drug development and post marketing lifespan,, regulatory considerations for INDs, NDAs and, clinical trials Regulations regarding US and FDA, procedures, as well as those outside of the US, will be discussed
Introduce students to the types of studies, conducted to bring a product from conception to, market and beyond They will gain an overview of, research methods, developing scientific questions,, hypotheses, and statistical inference They will, be introduced to clinical trials and procedures, necessary to conduct them They will be introduced, to observational trials to support a product and, as surveillance for safety signals They will be, introduced to health economics and outcomes, research (HEOR) methods used by decision makers to, compare interventions and treatment options This, course will develop each student's ability become, pharmacists specializing in the pharmaceutical, product lifecycle
Introduction to basic biochemical,, pharmacological, pharmacokinetic, pharmaceutical,, and medicinal chemistry principals essential to, understanding the scientific basis of drug, therapy *Note- Majors Only
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of disease states Covers, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology,, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and, pharmacotherapy of presentation and management of, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiovascular, renal, and nutrition disorders Includes principals of, dosage forms and drug delivery strategies ,
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of disease states Covers, biochemistry, physiology, immunology,, pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry,, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy of presentation, and management of cardiovascular, endocrine,, psychiatric, and respiratory disorders Includes, principles of dosage forms and drug delivery, strategies
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of disease states Covers, biochemistry, immunology, physiology,, pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry,, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy of presentation, and management of infectious disease, neurologic,, psychiatric, and respiratory disorders Includes, principles of dosage forms and drug delivery, strategies
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of disease states Covers, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology,, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and, pharmacotherapy of presentation and management of, selected gastrointestinal, dermatologic,, endocrine, neurologic, infectious disease, and, oncologic disorders Includes principles of dosage, forms and drug delivery strategies ,
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of disease states Covers, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology,, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and, pharmacotherapy of presentation and management of, selected cardiac, vascular, and renal disorders , Includes principles of dosage forms and drug, delivery strategies
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of disease states Covers, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology,, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, dosage form and, drug delivery strategies, and pharmacotherapy of, selected neurologic, psychiatric, bone and joint,, and immunologic disorders
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of disease states Covers, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology,, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and, pharmacotherapy of presentation and management of, selected women's and men's health, oncologic, and, infectious disorders Includes principles of, dosage forms and drug delivery strategies ,
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of selected disease states, including oncologic and hematologic disorders,, viral and fungal infections and transplant , Covers biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology,, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and, pharmacotherapy, with principles of dosage forms, and drug delivery strategies
Integrated approach to understanding the, pharmacotherapy of selected disease states, including psychological and neurological, disorders, and bacterial infections Covers, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology,, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and, pharmacotherapy, with principles of dosage forms, and drug delivery strategies
Integrated approach to understanding/solving, problems of concomitant diseases through, complicated patient cases Material from previous, pharmacotherapy courses is addressed, and new, material is introduced Includes, physicochemical/biological principles of dosage, forms and drug delivery methods for appropriate, treatment
Integrated approach to understanding/solving, problems of concomitant diseases through, complicated patient cases Material from previous, pharmacotherapy courses is addressed, and new, material is introduced Includes, physicochemical/biological principles of dosage, forms and drug delivery methods for appropriate, treatment
Introduces basic pharmaceutical measurements,, prescription interpretation and dispensing,, emphasizing preparation of sterile products , Physical assessment, documentation, and clinical, chemistry skills are covered that extend student, understanding of disease states covered in the IP, sequence *Note- Majors Only
Introduces compounding of tablet, topical and oral, suspensions and solutions Examines devices for, home diabetes monitoring The second half of the, semester focuses on pulmonary assessment, inhaler, counseling, and smoking cessation counseling ,
The course is designed to develop patient, assessment and counseling, prescription, preparation, extemporaneous compounding, and, dispensing skills The topic sequence is designed, to coordinate with those presented in the, integrated therapeutics sequence
Builds on skills introduced in IL 1-3 and acquire, new patient assessment, communication,, pharmaceutical calculations, prescription, preparation and dispensing, and extemporaneous, compounding skills Topics are designed to, complement the integrated pharmacotherapy course ,
Course series (PD-1, 2) builds foundational, pharmacy professional development skills , Throughout this course series, students will apply, research skills to evaluate contemporary, healthcare literature, create clear and organized, presentation using physical and audiovisual tools,, develop professional presentation skills, identify, methods of objective assessment, and begin their, practice of life-long-learning Predetermined, scientific and pharmacotherapeutic focus areas, will be assigned for each of the professional, journal club presentations
Course series (PD-1, 2) builds foundational, pharmacy professional development skills , Throughout this course (PD-2), students will apply, research skills to evaluate contemporary, healthcare literature, create clear and organized, presentations, learn to effectively utilize, audiovisual tools, develop professional, presentation skills, identify methods of objective, assessment, gain medication therapy management, (MTM) knowledge and skills, and begin their, practice of life-long-learning Faculty mentors, with predetermined scientific and, pharmacotherapeutic focus areas will be assigned, for each professional seminar presentation during, Professional Development 1 & 2
Study of literature evaluation and research study, design Discuss advantages and disadvantages of, primary, secondary, and tertiary literature , Systematically approach drug information requests, and to efficiently find and evaluate biomedical, literature Evaluate a study for validity, design,, and methods
Study of literature evaluation including critical, assessment of research design and statistical, method Systematic evaluation of primary, literature Students learn to respond, systematically to drug information requests and to, efficiently find and evaluate biomedical, literature and apply it to patient care ,
Examines ways health care is accessed and used in, the United States Compares other systems around, the world Discusses roles of regulatory agencies,, advocacy organizations, and the pharmaceutical, industry Covers issues of public health policy,, economic behavior, outcomes
Builds on topics covered in PHRM 727 and 728 and, includes literature evaluation of observation, studies (i e , case-control, cohort), and, metanalyses (observational and/or experimental, studies), as well as evidence-based medicine, topics (primary literature/clinical practice, guidelines to impact patient care) Presents, methods to evaluate pharmacoeconomic studies by, examining collection and analysis of monetary, costs of a pharmaceutical product and, alternatives, compared to the value of effects, (e g , quality of life or efficacy) Careful, interpretation of pharmacoeconomic studies to, inform healthcare decision making is addressed ,
Introduces topics such as key business, relationships, planning, market analysis,, ownership, service offerings, competitive, strategies, and operations Covers fundamental, principles of leadership, including attributes of, effective leaders, and cultivation of personal, leadership qualities
Examines the history of pharmacy laws and how the, laws structure current practice guidelines and, impact the distribution/dispensing of drugs , Explores state and local statutes concerning, business and pharmacy practice Civil liability, and professional ethics are discussed
Provides principals of self-care, product, selection and rational use of nonprescription, medications Emphasizes appliances, durable, medical goods, and OTC testing devices Practices, interviewing, decision-making for patient triage,, and consultation skills Service learning allows, students to consider issues of self-care in, socio-economically challenged populations
Survey of different religious beliefs and how, people in various faith traditions access and use, health care resources; emphasis on understanding, and communicating with patients who present with, less commonly encountered beliefs
Focuses on preparing students for the introductory, pharmacy practice experiences Students spend the, semester obtaining necessary training for, experiential education, learning elements of, professionalism, specifically, communication,, interactions, and behaviors Introduction is also, made to healthcare documentation and drug, information *Note- Majors Only
The first of five experiential courses Students, spend six hours weekly at a community or, institutional site learning about the pharmacy, practice setting and completing assignments, related to concepts in their concurrent course, work Prerequisite(s) PHRM 750
Students will gain pharmacy practice experience in, either a community or institutional site learning, about the pharmacy practice in that setting and, completing assignments related to concepts in, their concurrent course work The number of, credits that the students register for is related, to the hours spent at the site Accelerated, pathway students should register for three, credits, and traditional pathway students should, register for two credits
Provides experiential education through activities, at a community or institutional site In this, course, students learn about the pharmacy practice, setting and complete assignments related to, concepts in their concurrent coursework The, total hours at the experiential education site are, based on whether the student is pursuing the, traditional or accelerated pathway to earn the, PharmD degree Traditional Pathway students should, register for two credits, while Acclerated Pathway, students should register for three credits
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 4 is the, fourth of five experiential courses for the, students in the traditional pathway and the second, experiential course for students in the, accelerated pathway Traditional pathway students, spend six hours weekly at an institutional site, learning about the institutional pharmacy practice, setting and completing assignments related to, concepts in their concurrent course work , Accelerated pathway students spend a total of 110, hours at the experiential sites
Inter-professional simulations designed to combine, pharmacy knowledge with practice in, professionalism
Companion course to PHRM 751 for students, participating in more experiential hours to pursue, the PharmD degree along an accelerated pathway ,
Provides experiential education through activities, at a community or institutional site or simulation, activities In this course , students learn about, the pharmacy practice setting and completing, assignments related to concepts in their, concurrent coursework Course is intended for, students pursuing the PharmD degree via the, Accelerated Pathway
The first of eight required advanced experiential, courses Designed to expand the student's, knowledge and practice skills needed to perform, activities commonly encountered in a variety of, pharmacy settings
The second of eight required advanced experiential, courses Designed to expand the student's, knowledge and practice skills needed to perform, activities commonly encountered in a variety of, pharmacy settings
The third of eight required advanced experiential, courses Designed to expand the student's, knowledge and practice skills needed to perform, activities commonly encountered in a variety of, pharmacy practice settings
The fourth of eight required advanced experiential, courses Designed to expand the student's, knowledge and practice skills needed to perform, activities commonly encountered in a variety of, pharmacy practice settings
The fifth of eight required advanced experiential, courses Designed to expand the student's, knowledge and practice skills needed to perform, activities commonly encountered in a variety of, pharmacy practice settings
The sixth of eight required advanced experiential, courses Designed to expand the student's, knowledge and practice skills needed to perform, activities commonly encountered in a variety of, pharmacy practice settings
The seventh of eight required advanced, experiential courses Designed to expand the, student's knowledge and practice skills needed to, perform activities commonly encountered in a, variety of pharmacy practice settings ,
The eighth of eight required advanced experiential, courses Designed to expand the student's, knowledge and practice skills needed to perform, activities commonly encountered in a variety of, pharmacy practice settings
Focuses on clinically important problems which, arise due to drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-organ,, and drug-food interactions Basic science,, clinical practice, drug information, and pre- and, post-marketing topics related to drug-induced, problems will be covered
Provide students an in depth review on the role, of innate and adaptive immune responses to viral,, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections and, how specific pathogens are transmitted Topics, will include emerging infectious diseases that, are not discussed in other curriculum , Discussions regarding the treatment of these, emerging infectious diseases will include, evaluations of FDA guidelines and primary, literature recommendations Containment and, government agency response strategies will also, be discussed for Category A-C pathogens Course, will provide students background knowledge and, guidance toward treatment of emerging infectious, diseases that healthcare workers may experience, in practice
Covers the pharmacological, clinical, and societal, aspects of psychoactive/psychotropic drugs of, abuse Special emphasis is placed on observable, signs and symptoms, screening, and therapeutic, management of commonly abused drugs
Active learning approach to understanding the, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic differences in the, management of pediatric patients, as well as the, pharmacotherapy of selected disease states, including pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine,, neurological, and infectious disorders in the, pediatric patient Covers classification of, disease stage, differences in the management and, clinical presentation of a pediatric patient as, compared to an adult, calculation of appropriate, dosages for a pediatric patient, first-line, treatment and use of databases for appropriate, management of a pediatric patient, and the risk of, drugs during pregnancy and lactation ,
Provides students with the opportunity to gain, foundational academic experience (e g , attending, specialized presentations to gain knowledge of a, field, researching topics, presenting findings to, an educated audience, and assessing learning) in, the context of advanced pharmacotherapy
Using a bench-to-bedside approach, the course, content spans from foundational genetic concepts, to the role of pharmacogenomics in managing, selected disease states In addition, the, ethical, legal and social implications of, pharmacogenomics will be presented ,
Expands on the understanding of drug information , Topics include answering difficult drug, information questions, interpreting and, critiquing the primary literature, formulary, management, and medical writing
Introduces students to the interdisciplinary, nature and principles of palliative care,, emphasizing the role of the pharmacist Enhances, the student's ability to determine appropriate, pharmacological management for pain and symptom, control in the dying patient
Introduces elemental and basic conversational, Spanish Basic words and phrases, and, health-related words will be covered so that, students can communicate with Spanish-speaking, patients and clients
Discover, reflect on, and enhance leadership, skills by emphasizing the development of a, personal mission statement, timeless leadership, and influence principles, conflict management,, positive reinforcement strategies, effective, interpersonal communication, embracement of, adversity, and emotional intelligence ,
This Medical Spanish course, tailored for pharmacy, students, is an opportunity to extend, conversational Spanish and medical vocabulary in, various pharmaceutical contexts Language, learning is both academic and experiential You, will need to memorize new vocabulary, think about, how it pulls together to form a complete thought,, and practice
Examines strategies for students to become engaged, leaders in the health professions within the, current global reality Core concepts of, international service, poverty and global, injustice, structural violence, determinants of, health, culture and foreign aid will be addressed
Introduces students to various diet plans that, have been shown to be statistically beneficial in, different disease states Registering for more, than 1-credit is only by permission of the, instructor A mentored project is required The, student must contact the course director for, information and project approval Student must, have completed two semesers of the PharmD program
Expands on the students' understanding of drug, information Topics include literature, evaluation, claims in the media and the basis for, truth, formulary management, medication safety, initiatives, and medical writing
Explores the unique experiences of transgender and, gender diverse (TGD) populations when encountering, the healthcare system The course content spans, foundational concepts of gender identity, terminology, unique health disparities, and, considerations for medical, gender affirming, and, mental health treatments among TGD populations
Blended inter-professional course advancing, knowledge in application of spiritual assessment, and support of whole patient needs Includes a, community field experience working with spiritual, provider mentors in various settings-examples,, hospital and hospice
Incorporation of multiple disease-states in the, self-care arena to evaluate and determine, appropriate self-care product selection and, non-pharmacologic recommendation for numerous, patient populations Further emphasis on, interviewing, decision-making for patient triage,, and consultation skills will be incorporated
Provides critical review of preclinical and, clinical oncology pharmacy research Emphasis of, study is placed on ground-breaking discoveries in, oncology pharmacotherapy Reviews and discusses, essential articles from primary literature sources, in order to develop an original research proposal, in the field of oncology pharmacy
Introduction to the fundamentals of medicinal, chemistry, including the mechanistic organic, chemistry of enzyme function and drug metabolism,, receptor binding theory, and drug design and, discovery Primary literature will be referenced, in order to develop a thorough understanding of, basic principles and to explore select case, studies Students will be expected to apply, learned principles in the computer aided rational, design of their own novel drug molecule
Designed to expand on the student's understanding, of a specific and focused area of pharmacy, studies Students will learn to completely, comprehend a particular subject in the field of, pharmacy
Explores a comprehensive evaluation of conditions, commonly encountered in hospitalized patients , Students will begin acute care APPE rotations, more prepared to evaluate complex patient, situations
Explores neurological disorders that may have few, or not well established treatments Topics will, include, among others, Guillain-Barre Syndrome,, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia,, Huntington's Disease, and NMDA Receptor, Encephalitis
Explores key business relationships; business, planning; market analysis; forms of ownership;, service offerings; competitive strategies;, promotion/marketing, customer service, financial,, inventory and human resource management,, reimbursement challenges; and professional, advocacy to support pharmacy entrepreneurship
Provides students the opportunity to explore, what a pharmacy residency is, learn skills that, will help them be a competitive applicant and, learn what it means to be a pharmacy leader ,
Provides students with in depth discussions, regarding how the immune system responds to, different types of disease Students will gain a, better understanding of how vaccines that protect, from such diseases are developed and delivered , The course will also devote time to discussing, special cases of vaccinology, such as travel, vaccines, cancer vaccines and animal vaccines as, a means to prevent spread of zoonotic disease , The course will then end with a review of FDA, guidelines for vaccine development, approval,, reporting of adverse effects and the current, vaccine schedules
Offers a critical review of the popular and, scientific literature on a variety of claims of, alternative medicine Clinical faculty will offer, insights into approporiate and supportive means, of patient counseling
An overview of the pharmaceutical industry (RXL), in the context of the drug development process , Students will learn the role that, pharmacy-trained individuals can have within the, RXL and its associated support services, industries ,
Students will earn a point-of-care certificate, through a program offered by NACDS The format, includes pre-reading, a 2 day program, and a, skills assessment Program fee is $100 00,
Provides an opportunity for students to learn, about and reflect on holistic and alternative, medication practices Understanding this will, help students interact their patients while, respecting their values and beliefs
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Examines normal gross anatomy and histology, across the lifespan Explores relationships of, the, musculoskeletal, nervous, integumentary, and, cardiopulmonary systems at the cellular, tissue,, organ, and system level Neuromusculoskeletal, embryology is included Corequisite(s): DPT 770 ,
Investigates the structure and function of tissues, during movement Explores kinematic, kinetic and, muscle function relationships of extremity single, and multi-axis joints Laboratory includes, principles and methods of evaluation for muscle, and joint function for extremities
Studies the structure/function of the nervous, system across the lifespan Includes cellular,, systemic, and clinical pathology discussions of, peripheral and central neural components , Examines, sensations, perceptions, cognition, and muscle, control as well as introduces pathology and basic, examinations of these systems
Investigates structure and function of tissues, during movement Explores kinematic, kinetic and, muscle function relationships of axial single and, multi-axis joints Laboratory includes, principles and methods of evaluation for, TMJ/Spine muscle and joint function ,
Investigates the theoretical principles of motor, learning and motor control Analysis of the motor, behavior approach to movement science and, clinical intervention is discussed , Corequisite(s): DPT 704
Analyzes neural recruitment of muscle, kinematic, and kinetic characteristics of multi-joint, movement patterns in the extremities across the, lifespan Balance, upper extremity function,, transitional movement, and gait are addressed ,
Studies physiologic principles necessary for, physical activity, physiologic changes and, adaptations that occur with exercise and the, associated effects of physical activity on health, and wellness across the lifespan Addresses, measurement of fitness and development of training, programs to improve physical fitness
Investigates pharmacokinetic and, pharmacotherapeutic principles in light of, clinical application, therapeutic and adverse, effects, and drug interactions Emphasizes, knowledge of the relationship between medications, and physical therapy interventions to improve, patient/client outcomes
Investigates pharmacokinetic and, pharmacotherapeutic principles in light of, clinical application, therapeutic and adverse, effects, and drug interactions Emphasizes, knowledge of the relationship between medications, and physical therapy interventions to improve, patient/client outcomes Corequisite(s): DPT 732
Investigates pharmacokinetic and, pharmacotherapeutic principles in light of, clinical application, therapeutic and adverse, effects, and drug interactions Emphasizes, knowledge of the relationship between medications, and physical therapy interventions to improve, patient/client outcomes
Introduces the foundations and principles of, diagnostic imaging and procedures used in, clinical management to include radiographic, imaging, MRI and electrophysiologic studies , Rationales and guidelines for examination, selection are discussed Performs nerve, conduction and needle EMG studies Examines basic, interpretation of diagnostic imaging as well as, interpretation of EMG and nerve conduction, studies
Explores the physical therapist's role and, evidence-based strategies for effective, interprofessional management of patients with, biopsychosocial considerations related to, disability, chronic pain, mental health,, substance use, spirituality, loss, physical, abuse, culture and diversity
Explores major forms of health care delivery and, how they interact with physical therapy services , Investigates practice settings, organizational, structures, reimbursement mechanisms, and the, impact of managed care from a fiscal, quality,, and, legal perspective
Introduces principles of strategic planning,, market analysis, personnel, fiscal, and total, quality management through development of a, business plan Applies legal boundaries and, ethical guidelines related to service provision, issues
Investigates principles of therapeutic exercise, in relationship to clinical interventions , Integrates individual exercise prescription for, optimal health across the lifespan Focuses on, basic principles for identification,, intervention, modification and progression of, therapeutic exercises
Introduces physical therapy examination,, evaluation, and diagnosis within a clinical, decision making framework referencing the Guide, to Physical Therapist Practice
Applies clinical decision making principles to, differential diagnosis of clients with movement, system dysfunction across multiple systems , Explores the primary care practitioner's role in, reviewing systems to differentiate movement, system disorders from those requiring a referral ,
Studies physiology and pathophysiology of the, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems across the, lifespan Incorporates physiologic principles in, the physical therapy management of patients with, cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions , Co-requisite(s): DPT 710A
Initiates patient management strategies for, individuals with musculoskeltal problems Course, emphasizes individuals with lower extremity, musculoskeletal problems Includes therapeutic, exercise, manual therapy, and modalities for, lower extremity regions
Develops patient management strategies for, individuals with musculoskeletal problems Course, emphasizes lumbopelvic and thoracic regions , Includes therapeutic exercise, manual therapy,, and modalities for individuals with lumbopelvic, and thoracic conditions
Refines patient management strategies for, individuals with musculoskeletal problems Course, emphasizes upper extremity, craniofacial and, cervical spine Includes therapeutic exercise,, manual therapy, and modalities for upper, extremity, craniofacial and cervical conditions ,
Studies the intervention for individuals with, neurological dysfunction based upon, neurophysiological and pathokinesiological, mechanisms resulting in pathology, impairments,, functional limitations, and disabilities , Emphasizes application and integration of, theoretical constructs, evidence-based practice,, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis,, intervention, and measurement of outcomes ,
Continues the study of interventions for, individuals across a lifespan with neurological, dysfunction based upon neurophysiological and, pathokinesiological mechanisms resulting in, pathology, impairments, functional limitations,, and disabilities Emphasizes evidence-based, clinical decision making for examination,, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention,, and measurement of outcomes
Studies physiology and pathophysiology of the, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, immune and, integumentary systems across the lifespan , Incorporates identification of signs and symptoms, associated with disease Discusses management of, patients with conditions, affecting these systems, or a combination of systems
Integrates individual exercise interventions for, optimal health across the lifespan Focuses on, the identification, intervention, and progression, of therapeutic exercises for patients in various, phases of rehabilitation
Applies clinical decision-making principles for, the management of individuals with movement, system dysfunction, across multiple systems, for, special areas of practice including geriatrics,, pediatrics, ergonomics, orthotics and, prosthetics Applies management principles across, episodes of care
Studies motor learning, motor control and motor, development, muscle and neural plasticity updates , Integrates evidence-based practice with the, Disablement Model, Elements of the Patient/Client, Management Model and The Guide to Physical, Therapist Practice
Studies the theoretical basis for, impairment/disabilities of the nervous system,, their neurophysiological substrates,, neuropathology and mechanisms of recovery , Evidence based practice is integrated with, principles of examination, evaluation, diagnosis,, prognosis and establishment of intervention in, selected case presentations across the life span
Focuses on examination, evaluation, and, intervention techniques in a clinical setting , Utilizes written and oral interpersonal, communication skills with patients/clients,, family, and other staff Emphasizes professional, socialization, self-assessment, and critical, thinking
Emphasizes application of comprehensive, prevention, examination, evaluation, diagnosis,, prognosis, intervention, and outcome strategies, for clients with cardiopulmonary,, musculoskeletal, and/or neuromuscular problems in, a clinical setting Requires refinement of, interpersonal communication skills, role, delineation, and professional behaviors ,
Focuses on the integration and application of all, previous course and clinical work in relationship, to the development, enhancement, and restoration, of movement function, the prevention of movement, dysfunction, and non-patient care opportunities ,
Continues the focus of DPT 752 In addition to, the refinement of critical thinking and clinical, decision making, emphasizes the autonomous, practice and professional socialization in the, clinical setting Non-patient care opportunities, will also be included
Advanced study in specific topic of interest in, the areas of practice, research, or education, developed by contract and conducted under the, supervision of a faculty member This is an, optional course that is offered with the, permission of the faculty
Begins a six course series Introduces mission, and, philosophy, curriculum model, and service, learning Explores student values, principles of, teaching, learning and aspects of, professionalism ,
Introduces health care delivery systems,, regulation of and legal requirements for clinical, practice and documentation and the role of the, physical therapist and physical therapist, assistant Uses evidences from the literature and, other available sources to discuss clinical, situations in small group tutorials with faculty, facilitation These tutorials use problem-based, learning concepts Expands application of, communication and teaching/learning theory ,
Expands concepts of problem-based learning using, patient scenarios Discusses diversity, scope of, practice, and professionalism in the clinical, settings, as well as difference in management and, leadership roles, payment processes and financial, implications for providing services ,
Continues problem-based learning using patient, scenarios to expand the application of, communication and teaching/learning theory and, the role of a doctoring profession Jesuit, mission, evaluating strategies for, competency-based education, conflict resolution, and clinical negotiation skills are integrated, into the tutorials
Fosters development of professional teaching, skills and dialogue through the presentation of, clinical case reports and preparation of an, educational session Practices skills as, change-agents and leaders in the use of EBP, during case discussions
Explores research methodologies used in health, care research Examines descriptive and, inferential statistics and evidence-based, practice principles Addresses literature searches, and evidenced-based analysis research reports with, a focus on treatment effectiveness studies
Advances study in topics of interest related to, physical therapy practice
Advances study in topics of interest related to, physical therapy practice
Introduces clinical research and narrative review, projects Reviews ethical constraints, and obligations of research Introduces survey, research methods and seeking research funding , Addresses critical analysis of research reports,, with a focus on diagnostic literature ,
Examines data and performs statistical analysis , Narrative review groups present results in, publishable format Clinical Research groups, collect data, submit Introduction/Methods in, publication format, and outlines anticipated, Results/Table/Figures Critically analyze the, prognostic literature
Culmination of the Evidence Based Practice Series, in which students compose final manuscripts and, present scholarly works reflecting the, integration of EBP
Focuses on the culmination of the students, clinical and professional development based on, the, portfolio presentation Clinical education, reflections and curricular review are also, included in the capstone
Administered following the completion of all, academic requirements of the curriculum with the, exception of completing clinical case reports,, other clinical education requirements and, capstone course Serves as the component of the, capstone experience that measures success of, curricular outcomes and prepares the student for, the licensure examination
Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (ROPT)
Develop advanced clinical decision making in, practice using critical inquiry, understand models, of health care delivery, explore movement systems, and pain in clinical reasoning, and review, essentials in medical management and radiology
Develop advanced practice including ethics,, practice management and contemporary healthcare, topics including regenerative medicine and, genetics Integrating spirituality and holistic, care for the individual Leadership development, and exploration of mentoring, teaching and, learning concepts
Management of individuals with impairments related, to the foot/ankle and the knee Functional, anatomy, biomechanics, pathophysiology, medical, management, and movement systems study in these, regions will be included using evidence-based, practice
Management of individuals with impairments related, to the hip, lumbar spine, pelvis and the thoracic, spine Functional anatomy, biomechanics,, pathophysiology, medical management, and movement, systems study in these regions will be included, using evidence-based practice and advanced, leadership development
Management of individuals with impairments in the, cervical spine, cranio-facial region, shoulder, girdle and the upper extremity including elbow,, writs and hand Functional anatomy, biomechanics,, pathophysiology, medical management, and movement, systems study in these regions will include, evidence-based practice and terminal capstone, development
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FMOPT)
Online mentoring in advanced clinical practice in, orthopaedic manual clinical practice with a focus, to advanced clinical decision making based upon, active patient care Faculty supported environment, including professional issues and development of, research presentations
Online mentoring in advanced clinical practice in, orthopaedic manual clinical practice with a focus, to advanced clinical decision making based upon, active patient care Faculty supported environment, including professional issues and development of, research presentations
Online mentoring in advanced clinical practice in, orthopaedic manual clinical practice with a focus, to advanced clinical decision making based upon, active patient care Faculty supported environment, including professional issues and development of, research presentations
Advanced management of impairments in the lower, extremity through the integration of manual, therapy and exercise intervention Management is, based upon advanced clinical decision making with, evidence informed practice Instruction in, regional dry needling included
Advanced management of impairments in the upper, extremity through the integration of manual, therapy and exercise interventions Management is, based upon advanced clinical decision making with, evidence informed practice Instruction in, regional dry needling included
Advanced management of impairments in the, lumbo-pelvic region through the integration of, manual therapy and exercise interventions , Management is based upon advanced clinical, decision making with evidence informed practice , Instruction in regional dry needling included
Advanced management of impairments in the, cervicothoracic region through the integration of, manual therapy and exercise interventions , Management is based upon advanced clinical, decision making with evidence informed practice , Instruction in regional dry needling included
Final testing process to complete the Fellowship, program Live skill testing, patient case, simulation, reflective examination, evidence-based, knowledge assessment and assessment of overall, progression in the program, including review of, mentorship and reporting Pass/No Pass grading, only
Variable course which allows for student, registration to attend missed in-person events, such as weekend intensives, with prior approval,, and to fulfill missed requirements overall in the, FOMPT program