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NG 750 - Learning Theory and Teaching Method (3)
This course explores current theories of learning and their application in nursing and allied health education. A variety of teaching methods will be explored. The link between learning theory and teaching methods will be emphasized.
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NG 751 - Curriculum Theory and Design (3)
This course provides an overview of traditional and contemporary curriculum theory and design as applied to nursing education. Students will examine selected curriculum models, factors and issues influencing curriculum, and the process of curriculum and course development.
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NG 752 - Educational Technology (3)
The course will explore technological advances in teaching and learning and the theoretical frameworks that guide the selection, use, and integration of electronic technologies in nursing education. This course will discuss principles and practice of online instruction, use of the Internet in teaching and learning, use of educational software to enhance teaching and learning and the integration of electronic technologies into the teaching-learning process.
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NG 753 - Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (3)
An overview of evaluation theories and methods. Evaluation of student learning, teacher performance and program outcomes will be addressed. Students will examine a variety of evaluation models and techniques at both the program and course levels. Analysis and interpretation of evaluation data will also be addressed.
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NG 755 - Teaching Nursing Across the Lifespan (4)
This course explores advanced concepts in nursing care as they influence positive health outcomes for adults, children and communities. The course is designed to integrate theory and advanced clinical concepts into the context of the teaching role. Opportunities are provided to participate in all phases of the teaching role, including clinical instruction, online instruction and classroom instruction. Prerequisite(s): NG 750
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NG 760 - Principles and Practice of Nursing Leadership and Management I (3)
This course explores principles of nursing management and leadership. Principles are considered in relation to diverse systems of care and within a variety of health care settings. Knowledge and skills gained from business, nursing and health care management are synthesized for application by the Nurse Manager. Decision options are considered for future and present nursing management challenges. Instructional approaches selected for the course are designed to build learning path ways that lead to future knowledge acquisition and appropriate decisions for clinical application.
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NG 761 - Principles and Practice of Nursing Leadership and Management II (3)
The complexities of the management challenges, inherent within the changing health care environment, are investigated and analyzed from the perspective of a mid-level nurse manager. The role focus is primarily internal to the organization. Relationships of the nurse manager to administration, care providers and general operations foster the delivery of quality, cost efficient health care to patients. Continued emphasis is placed on the techniques, technologies and practices essential to establish, enhance and expand communication throughout the patient care environment.
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NG 762 - Evidence Based Practice I (3)
This course is aimed at developing the knowledge and skills necessary for working with individuals and patient aggregates in a secondary care setting using recovery-oriented, evidence-based practices. Students will formulate an answerable question that addresses a patient problem or situation and conduct a systematic search for research evidence that could be used to answer the question. Research evidence will be appraised for validity, relevance, and applicability to the problem and students will use research evidence to develop a plan for implementing a project to improve care through the integration of research evidence, available resources and diversity of patient populations. Prerequisite(s): NG 701, NG 731
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NG 763 - Evidence Based Practice II (3)
This course is a continuation of NG 762 and is intended to give the student the opportunity to implement and evaluate the components, processes and outcomes of an evidence based practice project directed at improvement of health outcomes of a selected client population. Prerequisite(s): NG*762
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NG 764 - Nursing Leadership and Management Practicum (4)
This practicum offers an individualized opportunity to operationalize didactic content from all previous courses with a nursing leader/management preceptor in an organizational or community environment. Theoretical concepts and knowledge will be expanded by examination of the nurse leader/manager role unique to the practice setting.
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NG 780 - Clinical Practicum (4)
Students refine skills necessary to function as a family nurse practitioner by providing care to clients of all ages in a clinical practice setting. Prerequisite(s): NG 746, NG 749
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NG 901 - Bioethics in Advance Practice Nursing (3)
This course explores theories and frameworks for ethical decision making in transcultural, professional, business, and legal issues. Students will be challenged to apply ethical decision principles to advanced practice nursing clinical dilemmas.
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NG 902 - Genomics and Population Health (3)
In this course, students explore genetic variations, mapping of genomes, and pharmacogenetics to improve patient outcomes. Emphasis is placed on increased advanced practice nursing knowledge of personalized patient care with genetic and genomic information in facilitating clinical decision making among various populations.
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NG 903 - Health Care Financing and Economics (3)
This course introduces basic accounting, finance, and economic principles for non-profit organizations. Students will analyze the interrelationship between management and finance and the resulting impact of program decisions on the organization and its stakeholders. It is designed to reflect evidence-based practice to improve the quality of health care within organizations.
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NG 904 - Strategic Management and Leadership (3)
This course applies a strategic management framework to planning processes unique to the health care industry. The basic concepts of strategic management, management theory, and leadership will build the foundation for strategic planning as a roll of the advanced practice nurse.
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NG 905 - Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
In this course students use information technology and research methods to collect and analyze literature. Students critically evaluate and synthesize research to apply evidence for nursing practice.
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NG 906 - Project Identification (3)
In this course students will identify processes to develop and/or improve practice and practice outcomes within a health care setting or organization. Project proposals will consider benchmarks and best practices in projecting project initiatives and outcomes.
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NG 907 - Health Care Systems, Policy and Law (3)
This course examines the changing health care system and the impact of health care policy and law on advanced practice nursing care. Students examine the process of designing, influencing, critically analyzing and implementing health policies and laws that influence health care financing, regulation, access, safety, quality, and efficacy.
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NG 908 - Project Development (3)
This course provides the format for students to design, develop and/or improve practice and practice outcomes in collaboration with leaders in various practice, government or health care.
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NG 909 - Informatics for Health Care (3)
In this course students apply knowledge of information systems technology, databases, operating systems and networks to manage individual and population level information. Students are empowered to design, select, and evaluate information systems/technology to evaluate programs of care, outcomes of care, and care systems to support and improve patient care.
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NG 910A - Project Implementation (3)
In this course students will implement their project based on program evaluation guidelines of utilizing evidence based practice approaches to improve health care and health care outcomes within a practice or organizational setting.
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NG 910B - Project Implementation (4)
In this course students will implement their project based on program evaluation guidelines of utilizing evidence based practice approaches to improve health care and health care outcomes within a practice or organizational setting.
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NG 911 - Project Outcomes Evaluation and Dissemination (4)
In this course students will evaluate their project based on initial goals and measurable objectives to change practice or improve practice outcomes. Dissemination of project outcomes will be identified and projected for further revisions, presentations, and or published findings.
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NG 912 - Acute Care I (3)
This course fosters clinical competency and emphasizes evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic health care settings. It 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 diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Management of acute and chronic health problems will be accomplished with the direction of clinical preceptors. Clinical Placements are arranged by faculty and will include placement one of a variety of acute/critical care areas including, but not limited to, CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, intermediate care, and specialty services such as transplant and oncology. Gerontology experiences in complex long term care, rehabilitation and/or inpatient unites specializing in the Acute Care of Elders will also be provided. At monthly seminars, currently recommended diagnostic and treatment regimens will be discussed in a lecture and case study format. Information presented will focus on pathophysiology, subjective and objective clinical data including physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic test results, differential diagnosis and development of a management plan within the scope of Adult-Gerontology ACNP practice.
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NG 913 - Acute Care I Clinical (3)
This course fosters clinical competency and emphasizes evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic health care settings. It 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 diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Management of acute and chronic health problems will be accomplished with the direction of clinical preceptors. Clinical Placements are arranged by faculty and will include placement one of a variety of acute/critical care areas including, but not limited to, CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, intermediate care, and specialty services such as transplant and oncology. Gerontology experiences in complex long term care, rehabilitation and/or inpatient unites specializing in the Acute Care of Elders will also be provided. At monthly seminars, currently recommended diagnostic and treatment regimens will be discussed in a lecture and case study format. Information presented will focus on pathophysiology, subjective and objective clinical data including physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic test results, differential diagnosis and development of a management plan within the scope of Adult-Gerontology ACNP practice.
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NG 914 - Aculte Care II (3)
This course adds onto Acute Care I and emphasizes evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic health care settings. It 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 diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Management of acute and chronic health problems will be accomplished with the direction of clinical preceptors. Clinical Placements are arranged by faculty and will include placement one of a variety of acute/critical care areas including, but not limited to, CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, intermediate care, and specialty services such as transplant and oncology. Gerontology experiences in complex long term care, rehabilitation and/or inpatient unites specializing in the Acute Care of Elders will also be provided. At monthly seminars, currently recommended diagnostic and treatment regimens will be discussed in a lecture and case study format. Information presented will focus on pathophysiology, subjective and objective clinical data including physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic test results, differential diagnosis and development of a management plan within the scope of Adult-Gerontology ACNP practice.
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NG 915 - Accute Care II Clinical Practicum (3)
This course adds onto Acute Care I Clinical Practicum and emphasizes evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic healthcare settings. It 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 diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Management of acute and chronic health problems will be accomplished with the direction of clinical preceptors. Clinical placements are arranged by faculty and will include placement one of a variety of acute/critical care areas including, but not limited to, CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, intermediate care, and special services such as transplant and oncology. Gerontology experiences in complex long term care, rehabilitation and/or impatient units specializing in the Acute Care of Elders will also be provided. At monthly seminars, currently recommended diagnostic and treatment regimens will be discussed in a lecture and case study format. Information presented will focus on pathophysiology, subjective and objective clinical data including physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic test results, differential diagnosis and development of a management plan within the scope of Adult-Gerontology ACNP practice.
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OT 500 - Clinical Research Project (1)
Field-based introductory research activity involving collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of clinical data related to clinical quality management.
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OT 600 - Professional Reasoning (3)
An in depth analysis of clinical reasoning as described in theory and experienced by practitioners. Students will participate in systematic analyses of their own clinical reasoning and relate these analyses to current theories of clinical reasoning and occupation-based practice. Prerequisite(s): Prior professional degree in occupational therapy.
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OT 601 - Occupational Theories in Research and Practice (3)
Critical analysis of current theories in the profession guiding practice and research. Includes process of theory building, and discussion of both occupational science and occupational therapy theories.
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OT 603 - Foundations of Practice (3)
Overview of occupational science and occupational therapy profession including history, professional organizations, professional ethics, and scope of practice. Introduction to professional language and the occupational therapy process. Exploration and application of occupations across the life course along with core occupational therapy theories and practices. Development of skills in clinical reasoning, documentation, communication, and analysis of activities and occupations. Prerequisite(s): AY 101 or PY 101 or SY 101 Corequisite(s): OT 603L
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OT 603L - Foundations of Practice Lab (1)
Lab associated with OT 603. Corequisite(s): OT 603
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OT 606 - Professional Reasoning - Client Centered Care (1)
Field-based clinical observation and activity participation with a disabled individual living in the community. Focus of observation is on occupational activities and routines. Companion seminar includes reflective analysis and discussion designed to promote effective narrative, interactive and ethical reasoning.
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OT 607 - Professional Reasoning - Adolescent/Adults (2)
Weekly discussion seminar complimenting field-based clinical observation and practice with adolescents and adults. Students are expected to build on existing professional reasoning skills, with an emphasis on pragmatic and interactional reasoning within community-based services.
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OT 608 - Professional Reasoning - Adult/Older Adults (2)
Weekly discussion seminar complimenting field-based clinical observation and practice with adults and older adults. Students are expected to build on existing professional reasoning skills, with an emphasis on scientific and pragmatic reasoning within medically based settings.
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OT 609 - Professional Reasoning - Infants and Children (2)
Weekly discussion seminar complimenting field-based clinical observation and practice with infants, children and adolescents. Students are expected to build on existing professional reasoning skills, with an emphasis on scientific diagnostic reasoning within services for children and their families.
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OT 612 - Evidence Based Practice and Professional Literacy (2)
This is the first in a sequence of courses through which students learn to become evidence-based practitioners and to add to the evidence-base with their professions. Students will explore and develop graduate level competence essential to finding, understanding and communicating aggregate evidence relevant to informing professional practice.
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OT 613 - Research Supervision 1 (1)
Weekly seminar supporting initial thesis development. Focus on problem statement, exploration of purpose statements consistent with qualitative methodology and critical review of research literature related to anticipated thesis topical area. Prerequisite(s): OT 612 Corequisite(s): CD 615 for OT majors
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OT 614 - Research Supervision 2 (1)
Weekly seminar supporting initial thesis development. Focus on problem statement, development of purpose statements, appropriate to using a quantitative or mixed design approach. Critical review of research literature related to anticipated thesis topical area. Prerequisite(s): OT 613 Corequisite(s): CD 615 for OT majors.
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OT 617 - Level 1 FW - Community Based/mental health/DD (1)
Field-based clinical observation and practice designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities in sites providing services to adolescent through adult clients in community and mental health settings. Prerequisite(s): OT 603 Note(s) This class may be repeated.
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OT 618 - Level 1 FW - Adult and Older Adult (1)
Field-based clinical observation and practice designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities with adults and older adults. Prerequisite(s): OT 603 Note(s) This class may be repeated.
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OT 619 - Level 1 FW - Infants and Children (1)
Field-based clinical observation and practice designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities with infants and children. Prerequisite(s): OT 603 Note(s) This class may be repeated.
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OT 621 - Functional Kinesiology (3)
Exploration of biomechanical principles as applied to occupational performance and contextual analysis. Emphasis on observation, analysis, and recording of client factors related to body functions/structures.
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OT 622 - Functional Kinesiology in OT (1)
Application of clinical skills related to body function and structures necessary for occupational performance. Skills addressed include: application of principles of biomechanics, demonstrating measurement of motor functions, vital signs, and functional capacity. Intervention strategies such as body mechanics, environmental modifications, and transfer and mobility activities necessary to enhance occupational performance.
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OT 624 - Occupational Therapy - Adolescents and Adults (3)
Theories, reasoning and therapeutic applications for occupational therapy evaluation and intervention for adolescents and adults. Includes overview of current practice models, evidence guiding practice, intervention settings, and typical therapy outcomes. Exploration of OT/OTA/interdisciplinary team roles, and contextual/policy factors relevant to this population. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 603L Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): OT 634, OT 667
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OT 626 - Occupational Therapy - Adults and Older Adults (3)
Theories, reasoning and therapeutic applications for occupational therapy evaluation, and intervention for adults and older adults. Includes overview of current practice models, evidence guiding practice, intervention settings, and typical therapy outcomes. Exploration of OT/OTA/interdisciplinary team roles and contextual/policy factors relevant to this population. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 603L Corequisite(s): OT 636 Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): OT 665
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OT 628 - Occupational Therapy - Infants and Children (3)
Theories, reasoning and therapeutic applications for occupational therapy evaluation, and intervention for infants, children, adolescents and families. Includes overview of current practice models, evidence guiding practice, intervention settings, and typical therapy outcomes. Exploration of OT/OTA/interdisciplinary team roles and contextual/policy factors relevant to this population. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 603L Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): OT 638, OT 667
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OT 634 - Occupational Therapy Applications - Adolescent and Adults (3)
A conceptual and practical course focused on selection and implementation of occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for adolescents and adults. Measurement of outcomes and strategies for discontinuing therapeutic interventions are included. Course includes skill development in assessments, interventions, and documentation for diverse practice contexts. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 603L Corequisite(s): OT 626 Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): OT 665, OT 667
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OT 636 - Occupational Therapy Applications - Adults and Older Adults (3)
A conceptual and practical course focused on selection and implementation of occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for adult and older adult clients. Measurement of outcomes and strategies for discontinuing therapeutic interventions are included. Course includes skill development in assessments, interventions, and documentation for diverse practice contexts. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 603L Corequisite(s): OT 626 Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): OT 665
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OT 638 - Occupational Therapy Applications - Infants and Children (3)
A conceptual and practical course focused on selection and implementation of occupational therapy interventions for infants, children, adolescents and families. Measurement of outcomes and strategies for discontinuing therapeutic interventions are included. Course includes skill development in assessments, interventions, and documentation for diverse practice contexts. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 603L Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): OT 628, OT 665
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OT 639 - Neuroscience (3)
An integrated course covering the structure and function of the human nervous system including implications for occupational therapy practice.
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OT 639L - Neuroscience Lab (1)
Application of principles of neuroscience to occupational therapy practice.
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OT 640 - Supervision & Service Management (3)
Critical management skills required of entry-level practitioners, including caseload management, documentation, and quality monitoring systems and payment for services. Collaboration with COTA’s and other personnel in the delivery of occupational therapy services is addressed, including service competency and supervisory processes.
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OT 655 - OT Community Based Practice (3)
This course focuses on the roles that OTs can have in diverse community practice settings. Understanding the implementations of not-for-profit status and organizational cultures in community based settings is emphasized. Students learn consumer advocacy and use entrepreneurial skills in order to promote the use of occupational therapy services in multiple community settings.
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OT 660 - Administration Issues in Health Care (3)
Management of occupational therapy services within the context of a changing health care environment. Social, economic and political trends affecting health care are addressed. Students will gain experience in developing a business plan and a grant application for OT program Development.
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OT 665 - Clinical Conditions - Adults and Older Adults (2)
The incidence, etiology, prognosis, and clinical course of disabling illnesses and injuries affecting individuals commonly seen in occupational therapy. Clinical, developmental, and functional implications of medical conditions will be explored.
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OT 667 - Clinical Conditions - Infants, Children and Adolescents (2)
The incidence, etiology, prognosis, and clinical course of developmentally-based disabling conditions affecting individuals commonly seen in occupational therapy. Issues addressed include common impairments, their impact on life-span development and occupational performance, and contextual factors affecting development and habilitation.
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OT 670 - Occupation and Adaptation (3)
An examination of the interrelationship of occupation and adaptation, as demonstrated through narratives and observations of individuals living in the community.
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OT 680 - Advanced OT Process (3)
In this capstone practice course students are challenged to synthesize, articulate, and apply a range of focused and global theories in order to generate evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 604
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OT 701 - Graduate Seminar (1)
This two day seminar is designed to facilitate transition from student to practitioner. Seminar includes reflection and synthesis of clinical and academic experiences in preparation for certification and practice.
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OT 705 - Instruments and Measurement (3)
Principles of measurement of human performance and the factors that affect performance. Emphasis will be on the process of instrument development for measurement of occupational therapy constructs and variables. Prerequisite(s): MS 205 or MS 500
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OT 710 - Advanced Anatomy of the Upper Limb (3)
Integrates gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy and neuromuscular functions of the upper limb as well as osteology and arthrology as they relate to functional use of the upper limb.
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OT 711 - Research Seminar (2)
Synthesis of occupational therapy research, with emphasis on current research issues in the field related to thesis. Development of thesis proposal supported by weekly seminar. This course can be registered for repeatedly until the student orally defends the thesis proposal. Prerequisite(s): CD 615, CD 616
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OT 714 - Advanced Neuroscience (3)
Integrates principles of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology as a basis for understanding neurological function and disease.
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OT 715 - Level II Fieldwork (6)
First full-time clinical fieldwork activity at site approved by Brenau Occupational Therapy Department. Site may include medical, educational, or community-based program in which there are existing occupational therapy services and an occupational therapist qualified to supervise Level II students. Prerequisite(s): OT 634, OT 636, OT 638
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OT 716 - Level II Fieldwork (6)
Second full-time clinical fieldwork activity at site approved by Brenau Occupational Therapy Department. Site may include medical, educational, or community-based program in which there are existing occupational therapy services and an occupational therapist qualified to supervise Level II students. Must be completed within 24 months of other course work. Prerequisite(s): OT 715
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OT 720 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy (1-3)
Opportunity for students to pursue areas of particular interest under direct mentorship of a faculty mentor.
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OT 721 - Thesis (3)
Empirically based research study which is performed under the guidance of a graduate adviser and committee. Product includes research proposal, and findings. Professional presentation of results via poster of draft of journal manuscript where appropriate. This course can be registered for repeatedly until the student orally defends the thesis, makes required written revisions and turns in the final thesis for binding. Prerequisite(s): OT 613, OT 614, OT 615, OT 616, OT 711
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OT 722 - Supervision and Administrative Issues in OT (3)
Managing and leading occupational therapy services within changing health care environments. Social, economic and political trends are addressed along with skills for advocacy, personnel management, budgeting, documentation and quality enhancement. Professional standards for supervision of occupational therapy assistants and other personnel in the delivery of occupational therapy services are examined, including service competency and supervisory processes. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 604
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OT 723 - Vision (3)
Central to this course is the challenge to critically analyze the evidence behind the use of assessment, intervention techniques and treatment approaches, and outcomes in occupational therapy service delivery for individuals whose occupational performance is affected by visual motor or visual perceptual deficits.
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OT 724 - Assistive Technology (3)
Short-term intensive course designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills related to assistive technology provision, evaluation, and implementation for individuals across the life-span. The course will focus on (a) assistive technology user, (b) types of assistive technology, (c) evaluation of needs, goals, and outcomes, (d) contexts for technology use, and (e) disability-related/assistive technology policy and legislation within the spectrum of the assistive technology service delivery process.
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OT 725 - Health Education and Promotion (3)
Identification, advocacy, and provision of occupational therapy services within a health promotion and wellness framework and continuum of services. Students will explore opportunities to promote health and wellness across the lifespan for individuals, groups, and communities through education and participation in occupations. Learning principles, program design, advocacy, and promotion of the profession are included. Discussion of the role of the practitioner in a variety of educational contexts. Prerequisite(s): OT 603
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OT 726 - OT for Individuals with Upper Extremity Impairments (3)
Advanced techniques and research in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention of performance skills for individuals with upper extremity impairments. Includes approaches to integrated biomechanical interventions and physical agent modalities within the context of occupational performance.
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OT 745 - Specialty Elective (3)
Short-term intensive clinical course work designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills. Topics will vary with faculty available and service trends, and may include field-based work related to areas of study. Prerequisite(s): OT 603
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OT 750 - Specialty Elective (3)
Short-term intensive clinical course work designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills. Topics will vary with faculty availability and service trends, but may include neuro-developmental training, sensory-integration therapy, hand therapy, physical agent modalities, psychodrama, art therapy, music therapy. Prerequisite(s): OT 603
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OT 760 - Professional Development Planning (1)
This two day seminar is designed to facilitate the transition from student to practitioner. Seminar includes reflection and synthesis of clinical and academic experiences in preparation for certification and practice. Prerequisite(s): OT 715, OT 722 Note(s) This course can be registered for repeatedly until complete.
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OT 901 - Occupational Science and Occupation-Based Practice (3)
Examination of the science of occupation and emerging theories of occupational performance. The role of occupation-centered theories in guiding practice will be explored in light of current research and practice evidence.
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OT 920 - Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth (3)
In this course students examine current research and practice for the delivery of occupational therapy services to children and adolescents within home, school systems, and other settings. Services for the individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory motor, and behavioral/mental health challenges from pre-school to age 22 will be considered. Administrative practice issues are emphasized for the occupational therapists working in concert with certified occupational therapy assistants, students, families, educators and behavioral health and related services professionals.
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OT 921 - Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan (3)
Short term intensive course designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills related to assistive technology provision, evaluation and implementation for individuals across the lifespan. The course will focus on a) the assistive technology user; b) types of assistive technology; c) evaluation of needs, goals, and outcomes; d) contexts for technology use; and e) disability-related technology policy and legislation within the spectrum of the assistive technology service delivery process.
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OT 922 - Aging in Place Across the Lifespan (3)
Focus on development of knowledge and skills in methods for assessment of the environment and how “place” influences occupational performance. Incorporation of these techniques into an occupation-based and client-centered approach will be emphasized.
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OT 923 - Vision and Occupation (3)
The student will integrate and use knowledge of the development and impact of impairment on visual-perceptual and visual-motor and functioning within the context of occupation performance. Examination of current research on visual motor/perceptual assessment and treatment, vision therapy from the perspective of occupational therapy, developmental/behavioral optometrists and eye care professionals and related service providers.
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OT 924 - Motor Control & Occupational Performance (3)
Theories of motor control, motor learning and praxis as applied to individuals with movement disorders. Includes assessment and intervention approaches for developing multi-level therapeutic intervention plans.
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OT 925 - Occupational Justice (3)
This course provides an overview of the concepts of occupational justice, occupational injustice, occupational deprivation, alienation, and apartheid as related to the societal factors and inequities that lead to the inability for some individuals and groups to have full participation in meaningful occupations. Students identify the systems and structures that promote occupational injustices for specific populations and have the opportunities to practice an occupational justice advocacy role for a chosen population.
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OT 926 - OT for Individuals With Upper Extremity Impairments (3)
Advanced techniques and research in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention of performance skills for individuals with upper extremity impairments. Includes approaches to integrated biomechanical interventions and physical agent modalities within the context of occupational performance.
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OT 930 - Current Research in Pediatric Neuroscience & Developmental Disorders (3)
Students are challenged to analyze the current neuroscience literature on major developmental conditions, and interpret the implications for evidence-based pediatric evaluation and outcomes. Topics and conditions may include: neural networks and brain development; reactive neuroplasticity, fetal and neonatal-related diagnoses, and other diagnoses of interest.
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OT 931 - Advanced Theory, Research, and Practice in Sensory Integration (3)
This course challenges the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of, and ability to analyze and discuss current research on sensory integration, both from within the occupational therapy literature, and from other knowledge bases. Participants will select, analyze and interpret multiple data sources to infer underlying neurobehavioral processes impacting sensory integration and occupational behavior, and to plan sound interventions based on fidelity to sensory integration theory. Participants not currently working in a clinical environment providing sensory integration services will be required to engage in a practicum in an approved setting.
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OT 932 - Motor Control Issues in Childhood (3)
Theory, measurement and therapeutic management of children with motor control issues. Students learn to analyze and explain current literature on theories of motor control, motor learning and praxis as applied to children with various types of movement disorders. Numerous motor evaluation tools will be analyzed and discussed. Students will present and lead discussion on three research articles during the course of the semester. Case studies will be presented, analyzed and interpreted for developing multi-level therapeutic intervention plans.
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OT 938 - Cognitive/Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Performance (3)
Exploration of advanced techniques and research in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention of performance skills related to: emotional regulation; communication and social interaction; as well as cognitive aspects of engaging in daily occupations.
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OT 940 - Special Topics in Advanced Practice (1-3)
Opportunity for students to pursue a topic of particular interest with a faculty mentor. This may include focused research, service delivery projects, publication projects and development of portfolios documenting competencies relevant to advanced Board or Specialty Certification in areas approved by the faculty.
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OT 960 - Funding for Occupational Therapy Services (3)
This course focuses on strategies to procure funding for occupational therapy services within developing and established programs, settings, and businesses. Students will learn how to identify, apply for, and manage funding from diverse sources including contracts, business loans, and grants from public and private entities. The course also includes an examination of current and anticipated requirements, systems, mechanisms, and policies of third party payers for the reimbursement of occupational therapy services and products.
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OT 990 - Capstone Project and Seminar (1-3)
A seminar designed to support students as they synthesize their philosophy of practice as a result of their experiences and doctoral studies. Students will articulate plans for positively impacting the profession and their clients. Additionally, each student will create a tangible “product” to be approved and mentored by their advisor according to the school guidelines. Examples may include: a clinical or community research project, a continuing education offering, a proposal for a new program of practice, a clinical teaching practicum, an advanced practice practicum, an article for submission and publication. Total of 3 hours required.
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OL 403 - Leadership and Group Dynamics (3)
Learners investigate the individual and group behaviors and processes related to the effectiveness of interpersonal activities such as communication, influence and leadership.
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OL 418 - Organizational Development and Change (3)
This course examines the role of HR in interventions that can be used to help manage continuous, uncertain, unpredictable, and sudden change that is a familiar part of life in the contemporary organization. It provides a practical integrated overview of many different approaches and methods that draw on a wide range of sources that cover change on three overlapping levels—the organization, the team and the individual.
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OL 499 - Leadership Capstone (3)
This course examines contemporary leadership concepts in relation to the individual, the work place, the community and the world. The course links theory to practical applications of leading divisions and whole organizations. Case studies and simulation will be used for analysis and articulation of leadership concepts. Prerequisite(s): BA 223, MG 301, OL 403, OL 418
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OL 500 - Foundations in Organizational Leadership (3)
This course explores foundational issues associated with leadership in organizations. Leadership theories are examined and applied to modern organizations through a variety of application models. The course also examines the topics of team and teamwork as it applies to the leaders within the organization. The qualities of an effective team member in various settings are also discussed. The course also provides a foundation for success in the program by making students aware of academic expectations and responsibilities in graduate school as well as developing an understanding of individual and team requirements. This course is a foundation course and must be successfully completed before progressing to other courses in the graduate program.
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OL 675 - Resource Management (3)
This course introduces the basic accounting concepts and applications needed by management to understand and use financial information to make relevant and appropriate decisions. Topics include the role of accounting information systems in organizations, analysis of financial statements, and the role of budgeting in achieving the goals of the organization. Specific emphasis will be placed on fund raising and financing in not-for-profit organizations. Topics will include board relations, fund-raising efforts, endowment and fund management.
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OL 703 - Critical and Creative Thinking (3)
This course assists the learner in understanding some of the concepts associated with critical thinking and effective business problem solving. Exercises throughout the course allow the learner to recognize that assumptions undergird all action and behavior. This course examines these assumptions in new contexts and develops strategies for assisting people in becoming creative and critical thinkers employing creative skepticism.
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OL 713 - Organizational Culture and Learning (3)
This course focuses on defining the origins of organizational culture, why they are important, and how leadership, individuals and stakeholders affect culture. In addition this course begins to examine the foundation concepts associated with the learning organization, viewing learning from an individual and an organizational perspective, and how to integrate these concepts into the culture of an organization. The goal of the course is to provide frameworks, tools, and techniques for understanding organizational culture and learning. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and strategies needed to achieve organizational agility for the 21st century. Prerequisite(s): BA 507
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OL 755 - Organization Development and Change (3)
Focuses on the methods, techniques, and theories of organization development and change needed by organizational leaders, managers, and organization development specialists. Students will learn models of change and methods to assess an organization’s readiness for change and to facilitate, drive, and sustain organizational development. Prerequisite(s): OL 713
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OL 799 - Strategic Planning (3)
Strategic planning focuses attention on the process of strategic planning as opposed to management theory and concepts. Questions of “What to do?”, and “How to do it?”, as defined by the strategic management process, will be addressed. The course is practitioner- oriented and based on case studies that explain the complexities of strategic planning and management, while emphasizing the importance of theoretical knowledge. Strategic planning acknowledges the evolution of global competition and introduces guidelines and recommendations for improving managerial effectiveness in these relationships. Prerequisite(s): OL 713, MG 729, OL 755
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