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NG 731 - Advanced Nursing Research (3)
This course emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative research designs. Research methods, data collection and analysis, ethical issues, reliability and validity, and interpretation of findings are discussed. Critique and utilization of research is emphasized. Students are given the opportunity to explore a research area of interest. Prerequisite(s): MS 205
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NG 734 - Research Utilization Project (3)
This course provides an opportunity for the student to analyze and synthesize the research literature related to a clinical problem. Utilizing knowledge gained in Statistics, Advanced Nursing Research, and clinical practicums, students will identify a clinical problem that they are interested in solving. The student will work with a faculty member who shares an interest in the clinical problem. Prerequisite(s): NG 731
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NG 737 - Thesis I (3)
The student will apply the concepts learned in NG 731 to the design and implementation of a research project. This work will be done under the guidance of a faculty thesis committee. Prerequisite(s): NG 731
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NG 738 - Thesis II (3)
The student will complete the research study initiated in NG 737, Thesis I. Evidence of successful course completion will be the completion of the written thesis and successful defense of the research before the student’s thesis committee. Prerequisite(s): NG 737
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NG 739 - Professional Seminar (2)
This course explores the role of the family nurse practitioner as students apply knowledge from previous courses. Role dimensions and expectations are explored with emphasis placed on the role as a primary care provider. Prerequisite(s): BY 711, NG 711
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NG 740 - Clinical Practicum I (2)
This course is designed to provide a concentrated, primary care experience integrating knowledge and skills in all previous courses.
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NG 742 - Population Health for Advanced Practice Nursing (2)
This course examines the conceptual foundations of culturally sensitive population health in advanced nursing practice. Theories, principles, and strategies of population-based health care are used to design, implement, and evaluate services and plans of care to promote, maintain, and restore health in a defined population.
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NG 743 - Clinical Practicum - Skills & Advanced Role I (1)
This clinical practicum provides introductory experiences that allow application and integration of knowledge and skills acquired in co-requisite courses erlated to advanced practice. Corequisite(s): NG 742
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NG 744 - Healthcare of the Adult (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a focus on the diagnosis and management of common health problems of adults. The course focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management, and epidemiology of the health needs of adults and the impact on families. The course incorporates knowledge and skills gained from prerequisite and co-requisite courses for the health care of adults. Co-requisite: Prerequisite(s): BY 711, NG 701, NG 707, NG 711, NG 713, NG 742 Corequisite(s): NG 746
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NG 745 - Healthcare of the Older Adult (4)
This course is designed to provide students with a focus on the diagnosis and management of common health problems of older adults. The course focuses on health needs of older adults and the impact on families. The course incorporates knowledge and skills gained from prerequisite and co-requisite courses for the health care of older adults. Prerequisite(s): NG 744 Corequisite(s): NG 746
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NG 746 - Clinical Practicum of the Adult (3)
This course is designed to provide a concentrated, adult primary care practice experience integrating knowledge and skills acquired in all pervious and current courses. Students provide care to adults in internal medicine or family practices and long-term care organizations. Emphasis will be placed on refining skills necessary to function as a family nurse practictioner. Prerequisite(s): BY 711, NG 707, NG 711, NG 713, NG 742 Corequisite(s): NG 744
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NG 747 - Healthcare of Women (3)
This course focuses on providing health care for women from their reproductive years through menopause. It includes strategies for health promotion, prevention, and illness, as well as assessment, diagnosis and management of health problems commonly experienced by women. Specific content includes, preconception planning, obstetrics, gynaechologic care, screening based on age and risk factors, cancer affecting women, family planning, management of menopause symptoms and disorders. Prerequisite(s): BY 711, NG 707, NG 711, NG 746 Corequisite(s): NG 749
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NG 748 - Healthcare of Children (3)
This course provides the nurse practitioner student with theoretical and practical knowledge of growth and development, health promotion, and common health probelms of children from birth through college age. The student applies the content to develop the diagnosis and management of child health issues. Integration of culture, environment, and epidemiology are considered in the optimal outcomes for the child and family unit. Prerequisite(s): BY 711, NG 707, NG 711, NG 746
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NG 749 - Clinical Practicum in Women and Children (2)
This clinical practicum provides a broad experience that allows application and integration of knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite and co-requisite courses for the health care of women, infants, children, and adolescents. The student applies the theoretical knowledge from the classroom to caring for women and children in the clinical settings. Prerequisite(s): BY 711, NG 707, NG 707, NG 746 Corequisite(s): NG 747, NG 748
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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 dilemas.
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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 onthe organization and its stakeholders. It is designed to reflect evidence-based practice to improve the quality of healthcare 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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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 healthcare.
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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 healthcare and healthcare 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 healthcare and healthcare 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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OT 301A - Occupational Therapy Practice I - Foundations (3)
Overview of occupational therapy theory and practice. Introduction to evaluation and intervention treatment. Development of basic skills for engaging in introductory clinical experiences. Corequisite(s): OT 301B
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OT 301B - Occupational Therapy Process I - Foundations (1)
Application of core occupational therapy theories and practices, including occupational interviewing, analysis of activities and occupations, and intervention planning based on theories of occupational performance. Corequisite(s): OT 301A
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OT 302 - Professional Development (1)
The purpose of this course is to socialize the beginning OT student into the profession and the Brenau community of learning by introducing her to issues that relate to becoming an OT professional. Students perform self-awareness activities and identify strengths, weaknesses, and relevant goals for professional growth. The development of appropriate oral and written communication is emphasized. Topics included professional communication and presentation, therapeutic communication, the history of the profession, professional associations, foundational AOTA documents, ethics, roles of OT professionals, and scholarly research writing.
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OT 310 - Occupational Media (3)
Expands student’s understanding of a variety of lifespan occupational activities and the methods used to convert them to therapeutic interventions. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform, analyze, and adapt a variety of daily occupations to meet diverse therapeutic purposes. Prerequisite(s): OT 301
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OT 311 - Clinical Reasoning Seminar 1 (3)
Introduction to therapeutic communications. Field-based clinical observation and practice, designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities. Weekly lecture and discussion seminar.
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OT 311L - Clinical Reasoning Fieldwork 1 (1)
Co-requisite to OT 311. Field-based clinical observation and practice designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities.
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OT 312 - Clinical Reasoning Seminar 2 (2)
Field-based clinical observation and practice, designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities in sites providing services to infants, children, and adolescents. Weekly discussion seminar.
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OT 312L - Clinical Reasoning Fieldwork 2 (1)
Co-requisite to OT 312. Field-based clinical observation and practice designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities with infants, children and adolescents.
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OT 320 - Neuroscience (2)
An integrated course covering the structure and function of the human nervous system including implications for occupational therapy practice.
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OT 320L - Neuroscience Lab (1)
Co-requisite to OT 320. Application of neuroscience to occupational therapy practice.
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OT 330 - Developmental Conditions (3)
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 350A - Occupational Therapy Practice 2 (3)
This is the first course directed to analysis of the occupational performance of newborns through adolescents, teenagers and their families within a variety of performance contexts. Assessment, intervention and adaptations to enhance occupational performance in children and families.
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OT 350B - Occupational Therapy Process 2 (3)
This course is directed to analysis of the occupational performance of newborns through adolescents, teenagers and their families within a variety of performance contexts. Laboratory components focus on pediatric occupational therapy practice and skill building through the use of observation, interview, evaluation/assessment, hands-on intervention, and documentation to facilitate occupational performance during these life phases.
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OT 400 - Topics in Occupational Science (1 to 3)
An opportunity for a student to work independently with an instructor, exploring individually selected readings in occupational therapy and occupational science. Intended for occupational therapy majors; all others require department chair approval. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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OT 411 - Clinical Reasoning Seminar 3 (2)
Field-based clinical observation and practice, designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities in sites providing services to adolescents and adults. Weekly discussion seminar.
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OT 411L - Clinical Reasoning Fieldwork 3 (1)
Co-requisite to OT 411. Field-based clinical observation and practice designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities with adolescents and adults.
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OT 412 - Clinical Reasoning Seminar 4 (2)
Field-based clinical observation and practice, designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities in sites providing services to adults and older adults. Weekly discussion seminar.
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OT 412L - Clinical Reasoning Fieldwork 4 (1)
Co-requisite to OT 412.Field-based clinical observation and practice designed to give the student authentic clinical observation and practice opportunities with adults and older adults.
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OT 415 - Medical Conditions (3)
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 and implications for therapy identified.
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OT 460A - Occupational Therapy Practice 3 (3)
A conceptual course that provides an overview of theory, models of practice, intervention settings; contextual factors; and policy concerns in providing occupational therapy to adolescents and adults (as well as caregivers, where appropriate).
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OT 460B - Occupational Therapy Process 3 (3)
Identification and/or implementation of evaluation; intervention and outcome measures in the provision of occupational therapy services to adolescents and adults (as well as caregivers where appropriate). Students learn about selection, implementation and discontinuation of therapeutic interventions.
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OT 462A - Occupational Therapy Practice 4 (3)
A conceptual course that provides an overview of theory, models of practice; intervention settings; contextual factors; and policy concerns in providing occupational therapy to adults and older adults (as well as caregivers, where appropriate.
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OT 462B - Occupational Therapy Process 4 (3)
Identification and/or implementation of evaluation; intervention and outcome measures in the provision of occupational therapy services to adults and older adults, (and caregivers, where appropriate). Evaluation of occupational performance areas and the identification of performance components and performance contexts affecting functioning. Selection, implementation and discontinuation of therapeutic interventions.
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OT 470 - Supervision and 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 475 - Occupational Therapy Reasoning in Practice (3)
Individual or small group tutorial in conjunction with field-based clinical experience designed to assist occupational therapy students who are having difficulty effectively activating professional knowledge in authentic practice settings. Specific course activities are designed based on student problem areas. Note(s) Faculty recommendation and Departmental Approval Required.
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OT 485 - Qualitative Research * (3)
Introduction to qualitative research methods, including appropriate research questions. Common qualitative designs used in social science research, including ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, biography and case studies are included. Data collection, analysis and interpretation are explored and experienced through a project. Open to students outside occupational therapy. Note(s) Open to other majors.
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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 510 - Level II Fieldwork (2)
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): Successful completion of Years 3 & 4 of Occupational Therapy curriculum.
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OT 515 - Level II Fieldwork (2)
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): Successful completion of Year 5 of Occupational Therapy curriculum.
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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 602 - Evidence Based Practice (2)
The integration o best research evidence with practitioner expertise and client values is critical to effective service delivery. Building on prior research and clinical reasoning courses, the focus of this course is on how to efficiently and effectively use evidence to critically inform practice and educate clients about intervention options.
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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/Adult (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 Adult (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 611 - Research Seminar (3)
Overview of occupational therapy research, with emphasis on current research issues in the field. Strategies for review and analysis of the literature as the basis for framing research projects. Development of thesis proposal. Seminar format. Prerequisite(s): PY 301
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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 review of qualitative research literature synthesis and critique related to thesis.
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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.
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OT 615 - Qualitative Research (3)
Introduction of qualitative research methods, including appropriate research questions. Common qualitative designs used in social science research, including ethnography, case studies, grounded theory, phenomenology and biography. Data collection, analysis, and interpretations are explored and experienced through a study project.
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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.
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OT 618 - Level 1 FW - Adult/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, OT 604
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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, OT 604
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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, 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 625 - Health Education and Promotion (3)
Identification, advocacy, and application of occupational therapy services within a health promotion continuum of care. Clinical program design and service application in a variety of practice settings are explained within a health education and promotion framework. Learning principles, program design, advocacy, and promotion of the profession are included.
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OT 626 - Occupational Therapy - Adults & 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, 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 & 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, 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/Adult (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 645 - Advanced Practice Elective (1 to 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, and may include field-based work related to areas of study. Prerequisite(s): OT 350, OT 460A, OT 462A
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OT 650 - Advanced Practice Elective (1 to 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 350, OT 460A, OT 462A
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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 Healthcare (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 & 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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