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    HAD 210 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Defines basic clinical laboratory sciences terminology and application. Introduces the specialties within the clinical laboratory sciences profession including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, and immunology and their roles in patient care. Reviews professional organizations and licensures. Examines employment opportunities. Visitation of clinical laboratories included. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAD 302 - Fundamental Concepts in Forensic Science

    Introduces specialties within the broad definition of forensic science including criminalistics, crime scene analysis, physical evidence, instrumentation, drug analysis, and biological sciences. Explores up-to-date technologies utilized in crime laboratories to apprehend criminals and to exonerate the innocent. Includes DNA testing, the DNA national database (CODIS), finger print data bank (AFIS), the fired bullet data bank (IBIS), trace evidence techniques, and high-tech advances in crime scene investigation. Not to be taken for credit if completed HAD 304.This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    3 credits

    HAD 304 - Introd to Forensic Science

    Introduces the student to forensic science. Describes the interesting and diverse disciplines that comprise the field. Addresses the value of all physical evidence to criminal and civil investigations. Emphasizes forensic biology and chemistry, and the role of the forensic laboratory in the process of criminal investigation. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAD 313 - Clinical Biochemistry I

    Examines the physiological, biochemical and mathematical relationships involved in the establishment and utilization of laboratory procedures in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Includes, principles of routine clinical chemistry analytical methods of analysis and the clinical significance of routine clinical chemistry analytes. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.3.5 credits

    HAD 315 - Hematology I

    A comprehensive study of the human hematopoietic system and its relationship to other organ systems. Includes morphological identification and biochemical relationships of erythropoiesis and leukopoiesis in healthy vs. disease states. Includes principles and applications of current methods in hematologic analysis, techniques and technology. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.4 credits

    HAD 316 - General Microbiology

    Presents the biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms with special consideration to the microbial form, structure, function, physiology, metabolism, growth and genetics of bacteria, parasites, fungus and viruses. Introduces the world of microbiology with a human perspective providing a solid foundation in health related aspect of microbiology. Prerequisites: BIO 202, CHEM 132 Open to Non HSC students. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    3 credits

    HAD 324 - Pathology

    Offers a comprehensive overview of human pathology and emphasizes the mechanisms of disease and diagnostic medicine. Provides two major categories: Part I introduces general pathology including the study of basic pathology processes that underlie all disease such as cellular pathology, inflammation, infection, immunology and neoplasia. Part II examines the pathology of major organ systems, and review of diagnostic tools. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only)3 credits

    HAD 330 - Foundations in Phlebotomy

    Introduces the student to the theory, principles and procedures of blood collection. Course is divided into a didactic portion for theory and principles of blood collection and a laboratory portion for blood collection procedures and techniques. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1.5 credits

    HAD 331 - Introduction to Biochemistry for CLS

    Introduces biochemistry including all aspects of metabolism and the synthesis, structure and function of DNA, RNA and protein. Emphasizes the medical and clinical significance of these aspects of biochemistry. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program3 credits

    HAD 335 - Medical Ethics in Health Care for CLS

    Introduces health care professional students in clinical laboratory sciences to basic concepts and challenges in medical ethics. Provides overview of the ethics of health care in a rapidly changing society Approaches ethical dilemmas using theoretical frameworks and decision making processes. Explores ethical issues surrounding health care changes and public health policy. Includes distribution of resources and rationing of services.Includes varied topics such as euthanasia, reproduction, transplants, cloning and genetics from ethical perspectives. Reviews classic cases in health care ethics and their impact on health policy. Discusses professional code of ethics and standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1 credit

    HAD 340 - Foundations in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Introduces the student to important issues in clinical laboratory sciences. Addresses personal and professional developments facing the clinical laboratory scientist. Includes the performance of basic laboratory techniques. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.1.5 credits, S/F graded

    HAD 350 - Systems Physiology

    Introduces the basic foundation of human integrative/systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, while covering in detail each organ system. These will include membrane, muscle, central nervous system, sensory, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. The course utilizes didactic lecture material, the discussion of pathophysiology, and completion case study examples. The ultimate aim of the course is to solidify the structure and function of the human body under normal conditions and in response to disease states. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only).

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only).4 credits

    HAD 351 - Research Literacy and Design

    Provides necessary tools for students to evaluate research as well as to initiate and complete appropriate quantitative research methods. Main objective is to help students write a research proposal to prepare them to test their own research hypothesis. Provides basic skills to enhance interpretation, evaluation and analysis of research articles, including hypothesis, literature review, design, methodology and date analysis. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.1 credit

    HAD 363 - Computer Applications in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Introduces various computer hardware systems and software applications used in both business and clinical laboratory settings. Includes utilization and multiple functions of computers in the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program2 credits

    HAD 380 - Clinical and Medical Microbiology I

    Lectures cover the medical aspects of disease-causing bacteria, including the nature and epidemiology of infectious diseases and the role of microorganisms in health and disease. Emphasizes the related theory of microbiological procedures such as collection of specimens, staining techniques, culturing methods, biochemical basis of media and reagent tests, identification of commonly cultured bacteria, and antimicrobials used in clinical microbiology. Simulated clinical laboratory includes practical experience in the isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of microorganisms commonly encountered. Includes morphologic, biochemical and serologic clinical laboratory techniques using microorganisms involved in human disease. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.4 credits

    HAD 381 - Clinical and Medical Microbiology II

    Covers the classification, identification, and pathology of disease-causing bacteria. Emphasizes the related theory and performance of microbiological procedures such as collection of specimens, staining techniques, culturing methods, identification of commonly cultured bacteria, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 380

    4 credits

    HAD 390 - Independent Study in Diagnostic Technologies

    Proposals for special projects involving advanced readings, reports and discussions, or research on selected topics must be submitted to the program director for approval prior to registration for this course. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1-6 credits

    HAD 397 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in clinical microbiology in an approved hospital laboratory for a six-week period. Practice in the proper techniques for processing specimens for the isolation and identification of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms commonly encountered in infectious processes. Instruction and practice in appropriate techniques for antimicrobial susceptibility testing are included. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 425, HAD 380 and HAD 381.

    6 credits

    HAD 398 - Clinical Hematology I Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in hematology and special hematology in an approved hospital laboratory for a three-week period. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 315.

    3 credits

    HAD 399 - Clinical Continuation

    This course is for clinical laboratory sciences students continuing with clinical.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HAD 403 - Medical Molecular Biology

    Provides an overview of the structure and function of genes. Includes theory and laboratory practice of diagnostic molecular biology techniques utilized in the clinical laboratory to analyze DNA. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    3 credits

    HAD 406 - Introduction to Clinical Cytogenetics

    Introduces the student to cytogenetic principles utilized in the clinical laboratory. The lecture course is designed to introduce the theories, concepts and techniques applicable to the practice of clinical cytogenetics. Topics include morphology and behavior of human chromosomes, cytogenetic nomenclature, cytogenetic syndromes and cancer cytogenetics. Laboratory techniques such as fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and various banding techniques are discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Program Consent Required

    1 credit

    HAD 411 - Clinical Biochemistry II

    A continuation of HAD 313. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313

    2.5 credits

    HAD 412 - Clinical Biochemistry III

    Covers the clinical significance and analytical methods for special biochemistry analytes including hormones and metabolites, amino acids, trace elements and vitamins, porphyrins, etc. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313 and HAD 411

    2 credits

    HAD 414 - Coagulation, Urinalysis and Body Fluids

    A comprehensive study of the function and disorders of hemostatis and thrombosis and anticoagulant therapy. Laboratory diagnosis and laboratory applications are presented. Includes the fundamental principals of urine and body fluid analysis with correlation of laboratory methods and practice. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 315 and HAD 398

    4 credits

    HAD 415 - Applied Immunology

    Introduces the applications of clinical immunology in the diagnosis and prognosis of human diseases and the fundamental working knowledge of basic principles of the human immune system function. Prerequisite: Admission to undergraduate CLS program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to undergraduate CLS program3 credits

    HAD 416 - Immunohematology

    Examines basic immunology, the human blood groups and blood group genetics, hemolytic disease of the newborn, transfusion therapy and current blood bank practice. Includes the performance of clinical laboratory techniques that are routinely performed in an immunohematology laboratory and the interpretation of results. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 315

    3.5 credits

    HAD 425 - Parasitology/Mycology

    Encompasses two specialty areas in clinical microbiology, parasitology and mycology. The first part of the course consists of a comprehensive study of parasites of human and related hosts with a special emphasis on those of medical importance. Host parasite relationships and the role of the parasite in pathogenesis are addressed in lecture. Laboratory exercises demonstrate current methods for identification of parasites of medical importance using prepared slides. The second part of the course consists of lecture and laboratory studies of fungi of medical importance. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.3 credits

    HAD 432 - Pharmacology

    Describes the basic concepts in pharmacology as they relate to the clinical toxicology laboratory. Presents principles and applications of therapeutics in clinical pharmacology. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.1.5 credits

    HAD 440 - Forensic Sciences Clinical

    Full time instruction and practice in a section of the medical examiner's office (e.g., forensic biology, forensic toxicology) to acquire hands-on experience with techniques utilized in the investigation of criminal activities. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 304; Instructor Consent Required

    3-5 credits

    HAD 445 - Selected Topics in Toxicology

    Familiarizes students with basic concepts of pharmacology and toxicology. Covers methods of analysis and interpretation of laboratory data. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 331 and HAD 432; Progam Consent Required

    1.5 credits

    HAD 460 - Clinical Laboratory Quality Management

    Introduces students to total quality managed environments and provides tools to affect quality management programs as their careers progress into leadership roles. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1 credit

    HAD 468 - Laboratory Information Systems Internship

    Familiarizes students with responsibilites of a laboratory information systems (LIS) manager. Provides exposure to various operations involved with developing, maintaining and troubleshooting an LIS in the laboratory and medical informatics setting. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 363; Additional Prerequisite Track Courses Required; Instructor Consent Required.

    1 credit

    HAD 490 - Independent Study/ Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Proposals for special projects in clinical laboratory sciences involving readings, research, and laboratory problems must be submitted to the program director for approval prior to registration for this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Instructor Consent Required.

    1-6 credits

    HAD 492 - Research Tutorial

    Provides students with an opportunity to apply both skills and knowledge acquired during their studies to formulate and design a research project. Students will then, under faculty mentorship, execute their project using appropriate research methods. They will also be expected to write and present a scientific paper on the completed research. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 351

    2 credits

    HAD 493 - Advanced Seminar in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Prepares students for transition to entry-level clinical laboratory scientist employment. Exposes students to information on NY State licensure, and National Board of Certification (BOC) examination preparation, job search strategies including resume writing, and interviewing preparation. National BOC and other published examination review sources will be used as framework for students to practice and develop experience with the dynamics of analysis and synthesis of laboratory produced data from multiple clinical laboratory areas (i.e. chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, etc.) and professional organizations. Case study methods will be used for didactic content regarding teaching techniques. Students will create and present a case study unit. . Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313, 315, 380, 381, 411, 412, 414, 416, and 425.

    2 credits

    HAD 494 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry and automation in an approved hospital laboratory. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313 and HAD 411

    4 credits

    HAD 496 - Histocompatibility Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice to introduce and expose the student to various methodologies and instrumental techniques used in a histocompatibility laboratory. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Program Consent Required

    1 credit

    HAD 497 - Immunohematology Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in immunohematology (blood banking) in an approved laboratory. Emphasizes laboratory techniques used in the identification and resolution of problems encountered in current blood bank practice. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 416

    3 credits

    HAD 498 - Coagulation and Urinalysis Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in coagulation and urinalysis in an approved hospital laboratory. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 414

    1 credit

    HAD 506 - Clinical Cytogenetics Internship

    Introduces the students to clinical cytogenetic techniques and standard operating procedures utilized in a clinical cytogenetic laboratory. Permission of department is required. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 406; Program Consent Required

    3-5 credits

    HAD 590 - Independent Study/ Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Proposals for special projects in clinical laboratory sciences must be submitted to the program director for approval prior to registration. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Program Consent Required

    1-6 credits

    HAL 510 - Strength and Conditioning for the Healthcare Practitioner

    Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning for the future or practicing healthcare practitioner. Emphasizes exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization, administration, testing, and evaluation. Prepares students for nationally- accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam. Open to non SHTM students Prerequisite: ANP 300, HAN 200 or Equivalent Anatomy Course; Instructor Consent Required

    Prerequisite(s): ANP 300, HAN 200 or Equivalent Anatomy Course; Instructor Consent Required3 credits

    HAL 515 - Foundations of Athletic Training

    Introduces the student to athletic training and the role of the athletic trainer. Topics include the historical development of the profession, concept of the sports medicine team, and injury documentation. Emphasizes strategies for injury prevention, assessment, and treatment. Focuses instruction on the recognition and management of medical emergencies, training and conditioning techniques, and the fabrication and application of taping, wrapping, supportive, and protective devices.

    4 credits

    HAL 520 - Principles of Physical Agents

    Introduces the use of therapeutic interventions to manage a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Emphasizes an evidence-based practice approach to making sound clinical decisions for the use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include tissue response to injury, pain physiology, psychological response to injury, and therapeutic interventions for inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions.

    3 credits

    HAL 525 - Evidence Based Practice

    Introduces concepts of evidence based practice (EBP) in athletic training. The student will learn how to obtain, process, examine, and appraise peer reviewed journal articles. The students will become a consumer of literature and form a foundation for clinical practice as well as identifying areas of interest for future research projects through literature searches and round table discussions of literature.

    1 credit

    HAL 530 - Critical Care

    This course will enable the student to evaluate and manage patients with acute conditions, including triaging conditions that are life threatening or otherwise emergent across all systems of the body. Students are required to have current certification in Basic Life Support CPR.

    4 credits

    HAL 535 - Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment I

    Focuses on the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries to the lower extremity. Emphasizes the components of the comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and the establishment and implementation of therapeutic interventions.

    5 credits

    HAL 540 - Clin Diagnosis & Treatment II

    Focuses on the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries of the head, cervical spine, and upper extremity. Emphasizes the components of a comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and the establishment and implementation of therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: Year 1 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Summer Courses5 credits

    HAL 545 - Clin Diagnosis & Treatment III

    Focuses on the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine. Emphasizes the components of a comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and the establishment and implementation of therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: Year 1 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Fall Courses3 credits

    HAL 550 - Advanced Therapeutic Interventions

    Progression of previously learned therapeutic interventions. Emphasizes the use of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques in order to rehabilitate patients from both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Spring Courses5 credits

    HAL 555 - Healthcare Management for Athletic Training

    Provides students with the ability to analyze various issues, policies, and procedures encompassing the ethical administration of athletic training in a managed-care model. Includes US federal healthcare laws, legal liability, issues, personnel management, facility organization and design, equipment maintenance, budgeting, record keeping, health care services, informatics, counseling, and public relations. Exposes students to principles that enhance their networking, professional development, and personal branding skills. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Spring Courses3 credits

    HAL 560 - Nutrition And Supplement Use for Sport Performance

    Provides an understanding of basic nutrition science as well as the use of supplements to enhance athletic performance. Students will become familiar with the principles of diet planning, food labeling, biological functions and food sources of primary nutrients, energy balance, weight management and physical activity; the role of nutrition in chronic disease development; nutrition throughout the life cycle and current nutrition-based controversies. Reviews the advantages and disadvantages to using dietary supplements. Addresses scientific research on recommended dosage and potential side effects. Addresses both the needs of competitive athletes¿ and everyday needs and concerns. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to evaluate and make recommendations about diet plans, dietary supplements, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Focuses on the analysis of needs of various athletes to determine if specific supplements should be recommended to improve performance.Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses3 credits

    HAL 565 - Research Design for Athletic Training

    Presents research design and related methods commonly used to contribute to the evidence-based practice of athletic training. Provides the necessary tools for students to process and apply the skills needed to develop independent research studies. Includes literature searches, appraising scientific literature, formulating a research question or hypothesis, and selecting appropriate research designs and methods. Presents information in the context of protecting human subject and health information based on the policies and procedures of the Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CORIHS) and IACUC. Prerequisite: Year 1 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Fall Courses2 credits

    HAL 570 - Research Methods for Athletic Training

    This course introduces the student to research in athletic training. The student will learn about the research process, read, examine, and comprehend peer reviewed journal articles. The student will begin assembling a research topic related to athletic training through the development of a research question and the composition of a literature review and methodology based on their proposed topic. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Spring Courses2 credits

    HAL 571 - Research Seminar I

    This course is intended to review parametric and nonparametric statistics that will be implemented into students¿ research design in an effort to draw statistical inferences and answer research questions. Once students receive IRB approval time will be allotted for students to recruit subjects and pilot test their research projects. If students complete their pilot testing, they will be afforded time to begin their final projects. Prerequisite: Year 1 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Summer Courses1 credit

    HAL 572 - Research Seminar II

    Culmination of the athletic training program¿s research curriculum. Upon receiving IRB approval, students will recruit subjects and collect data to answer their research questions. The goal of this course is to complete the proposed research projects and develop a publishable manuscript and a poster that can be presented at a state, regional, or national conference. Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses1 credit

    HAL 575 - General Medical Conditions

    Provides a working knowledge of the pathophysiology and management of common diseases and other medical disorders or disabilities as they relate to athletes and the physically active. Prerequisite: Year 2 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Summer Courses4 credits

    HAL 581 - Athletic Training Clinical I

    This course provides the student with their first clinical experience. The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis. Emphasis is placed on topics related to the student¿s previous areas of classroom study (foundations of athletic training, principles of physical agents, evidence-based practice, lower extremity evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention) and immediate incorporation of concurrent classroom topics (upper extremity evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention, critical care). Prerequisite: Year 1 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Summer Courses7 credits

    HAL 582 - Athletic Training Clinical II

    This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the student¿s area of study (Principles of Physical Agents, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment I & II, Critical Care). This course will give the student the opportunity to observe and integrate skills under the supervision of a preceptor. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 1 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Fall Courses7 credits

    HAL 583 - Athletic Training Clinical III

    This course provides the student with their third clinical experience. This clinical experience will be full-time (a minimum of 35 hours per week). The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year two Summer I courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year two Summer I courses3-5 credits

    HAL 584 - Athletic Training Clinical IV

    This course provides the student with their fourth clinical experience. The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 2 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Summer Courses7 credits

    HAL 585 - Athletic Training Clinical V

    This course provides the student with their fifth clinical experience. This clinical experience will be full-time (a minimum of 35 hours per week). The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses7 credits

    HAL 586 - General Medical Clinical

    This course provides the student with general medical clinical experience through rotations with health care providers in different settings. The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses1 credit

    HAL 599 - Clinical Continuation

    Clinical continuation course for athletic training students only.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HAN 200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Science I

    This is the first course in a two-part sequence that introduces the study of human anatomy and physiology at cell, tissue, and organ system levels of organization, with emphasis on understanding disease processes associated with systems. Laboratory sessions include virtual on-line exercises designed to illustrate principles learned and computer simulations in physiology and anatomy dissection. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non HSC students. Prerequisite: one natural science course; U2 Standing. SBC: SNW

    Prerequisite(s): one natural science course; U2 Standing. SBC: SNW4 credits

    HAN 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Science II

    This is the second course in a two-part sequence that continues the study of human anatomy and physiology. Topics include the endocrine system, blood composition, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, the immune system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, nutrition, the urinary system, the reproductive system, fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and heredity. Laboratory sessions entail virtual online exercises designed to illustrate principles learned and computer simulations in physiology and anatomy dissection. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non-HSC students. Prerequisite: HAN 200. SBC: STEM+

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 200. SBC: STEM+4 credits

    HAN 251 - Research Methods in Health Science

    Provides a foundation in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research design and methods. Emphasizes the relationship between literature review and the research process and the elements of a research proposal. Applies research designs and methods to case study research projects. Requires on-line CITI training in the protection of human subjects. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non HSC students.

    3 credits

    HAN 300 - Health Care Issues

    Provides students with an overview of the organization of the health care delivery system. Includes the role of health care professionals and health care organizations. Explores issues regarding health care insurance, the uninsured and underserved, managed care and changes in the health care marketplace. Provides an overview of major diseases including epidemics, chronic and acute illness. Discusses the role of health promotion and disease prevention as well as alternative and complementary medicine. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS3 credits

    HAN 312 - Human Anatomy, Health and Medical Language

    Develops a deeper knowledge of human anatomy and a working medical vocabulary that applies to clinical scenarios. Builds on a foundation of anatomy and physiology. Emphasizes the interrelationships among human anatomy, body systems, pathophysiology and clinical medicine. Introduces the medical professionals and the technology utilized to diagnose and treat patients. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non-HSC students. Prerequisite: HAN 200 or ANP 300.

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 200 or ANP 300.3 credits

    HAN 333 - Communication Skills

    Introduces the principles of effective communication and stages of group development. Offers theory and practice of interpersonal communication and groups. Provides specific topics related to health care teams. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: DIV, SPK

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: DIV, SPK3 credits

    HAN 335 - Professional Ethics

    Provides students with a framework for identifying ethical dilemmas in professional settings.Through the use of case studies and role-playing, students simulate ethical situations relating to confidentiality, informed consent and truth-telling, and explore various approaches for resolving these conflicts. Presents professional codes of ethics using small and large group discussions. Presents and discusses ethics-related topics such as genetics, transplants, cloning, advance directives, and health care accessibility. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: CER

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: CER3 credits

    HAN 364 - Issues in Health Care Informatics

    Acquaints students with the use and application of personal computers and medical information systems used in health care. Emphasizes the optimization and customization potential of computer functions for standard and specialized tasks. Examines the present and potential use of the Internet in the health care arena. Presents the application of medical informatics to health care delivery though classroom demonstrations and discussions. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: TECH

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: TECH3 credits

    HAN 383 - Scholarly Writing in Health Science

    This course is designed to challenge the undergraduate student to improve their skills in scholarly writing and professional communications through a variety of written and verbal formats in a logical, straightforward style. Students will be shown strategies for writing with purpose, supporting detail, and organization. Students will be required to write for a variety of audiences and will conduct a limited literature review, design a research proposal, and create an evidence-based program to be presented to the class. Prerequisite: HAN 251; WRT 102; Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: ESI, WRTD

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 251; WRT 102; Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: ESI, WRTD3 credits

    HAN 395 - Radiation Physics in Medicine

    Provides an introduction to radiological and radiation oncology physics for students interested in a career in either medical imaging or radiation therapy/oncology. Presents elements of mathematics and general physics relevant to the radiological sciences. Topics include production of radiation, radioactivity, interaction of radiations with matter, radiation detection, characteristics of high energy medical LINAC radiation, absorbed dose calculation and measurement, radiography, radionuclide imaging, imaging with ultrasound, imaging with magnetic resonance, and basic medical radiation safety. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS4 credits

    HAN 401 - Radiobiology and Health Physics

    Presents an overview of the biological effects of radiation by examining the interaction of radiation with matter, macromolecules, cells, tissue and the whole body. Studies the clinical impact of responses to radiation. Introduces students to radiation safety through topics such as biologic consequences of irradiation, regulatory limitation of exposure, methods for exposure minimization, and radiation monitoring. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 402 - Radiographic Anatomy and Pathology

    Provides basic radiographic anatomy from both the projection and cross sectional point of view. Introduces basic disease processes, including the nature and causes of disease and injury. Examines these processes on medical images acquired through radiography, computed tomography, angiography, magnetic resonance, scintigraphy, emission computed tomography and ultrasonography. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 404 - Radiology Instrumentation

    Expands imaging physics into the area of Radiologic Technology. Studies the physical basis, construction, operation, and quality control of radiographic, fluoroscopic, computed radiographic, direct radiographic, digital subtraction, and computed tomography systems. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 405 - Radiographic Technique

    Focuses on production of radiographic image. Includes rationale for selection of technical factors, issues of image resolution and contrast, image receptor technology; film sensitometry; image intensification; film processing; grids; automatic exposure control; portable/surgical procedures; and basic contrast agent pharmacology, and administration directly related to the production of radiographic images. Presents an overview of the special modalities of computed radiography (CR), direct radiography (DR), fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy, digital subtraction angiography (DSA), computed tomography (CT), and picture archive communication systems (PACS). Special emphasis is placed on reducing patient exposure to radiation. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 406 - Radiologic Procedures and Positioning I

    Examines routine clinical radiographic positioning of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder, spine, chest, pelvis skull, abdomen, and digestive and urinary systems. Includes portable studies, operating room applications, angiography and advanced imaging techniques. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3956 credits

    HAN 416 - Special Issues in Emergency Care and Resuscitation

    Explores issues in special patient populations and areas in emergency care. Covers pediatric emergencies, obstetric emergencies, neonatology, and geriatric emergencies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 417 - Cardiac Emergencies

    Exposes students to concepts and issues critical to assessment and care of patients presenting with cardiac emergencies. Covers cardiovascular pathophysiology; cardiac patient assessment and management; cardiac electrophysiology; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and advanced cardiac life support. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 424 - Pathophysiology for Healthcare Professionals

    Provides broad but significant immersion in pathophysiology to develop an understanding of common conditions treated in the inpatient and ambulatory settings. Emphasizes a systems based approach to disease states. Highlights the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and pharmacologic treatment and monitoring of the common diseases within each body system that coders encounter in the medical record. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Sciences Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Sciences Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS.3 credits

    HAN 432 - Introduction to Health Care Management

    Introduces students to the practices and theories of health care policy and management. Presents an overview of the trends in public policy and management techniques. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 433 - Statistics for Healthcare Management

    Assists students in defining and understanding the terms used in the statistical treatment of data. Students will perform descriptive and inferential statistical treatments of data (i.e., perform and interpret hypothesis testing). Prerequisite: Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.3 credits

    HAN 434 - Corporate Compliance and Regulation

    Provides an overview of recently enacted legislation requiring health care institutions' compliance programs. Introduces regulations and compliance including anti-trust, controlled substances, Americans with Disabilities Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Department of Health jurisdiction over hospitals and licensure requirements. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 435 - Sales and Marketing in Health Care

    Introduces the essential aspects of marketing and sales in the changing health care world. Addresses the concept of marketing, the nature of marketing strategy and the environment in which marketing operates. Provides a framework for understanding the consumer, along with key selling methods. Topics include the "Four Ps" of marketing, promotional elements of marketing, the communication process, and personal selling. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 436 - Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care

    Provides basic principles associated with Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Aids identification and quality problem-solving found in all health care organizations utilizing CQI tools and techniques. Through the use of case studies, current events, and textbook materials, students will learn how to identify problems, recommend improvements, and collect data to demonstrate process improvement. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 440 - Introduction to Community Health Education

    Introduces students to the foundation of planning, implementing and evaluating community-based health education programs. Presents classic theories of health education including the social learning theory, health belief model, and the attribution theory. Reviews relevant health education programs. Examines various learning styles and skills. Basic health education models are introduced and critiqued through individual and group projects. Reviews health education professional organizations and associations. Each student is required to design a health education program for a selected population. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 441 - Internship in Health Science

    This is an elective course in the Health Science major. Students will participate in a 45-hours per credit internship experience with an off-campus or on-campus agency or organization that provides students the opportunities to apply their concentration to work experiences. The internship must be approved and sponsored by a faculty member within the concentration. Prerequisite: Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Permission of Instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Permission of Instructor.1-6 credits

    HAN 443 - Aging and Disability

    Provides a broad overview of aging and disability, including an introduction to the field of geriatrics, disabilities that are age-related, developmental disabilities, as well as the experience of people with disabilities as they age. The course will be taught from an interdisciplinary perspective, incorporating social, environmental, cultural, economic, and historical issues related to disability and aging. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 446 - Disability Health and Community

    Presents a comprehensive view of health and community concerns experienced by people with disabilities. Explores historical analysis, biomedical discourse, cultural critique, and field research to understand the evolution of medical practices, cultural beliefs, and social structures influencing the treatments, services, and opportunities available to people with disabilities in the United States and internationally. Topics include: gender, sexuality, race, poverty, "invisible disabilities", eugenic sterilization, and assisted suicide. Course lectures and readings will facilitate a multi-layered understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities and their families. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 447 - Children with Disability

    Provides a comprehensive overview of the theories of child development, disabilities that impact children, the impact of family dynamics on children and the societal and familial relationships on perceptions of children's ability. Includes developmental, language, medical, motor, and sensory needs of children.

    3 credits

    HAN 448 - Disability and Employment

    Explores the historical, legal, and practical aspects of disability and employment in the U.S. Introduces U.S. history of disability and employment; pertinent employment-related legislation; existing governmental and not-for-profit vocational rehabilitation programs; roles of placement professionals; and current disability employment practices. Examines Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, with particular attention on ramifications of landmark Supreme Court cases. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 449 - Project in Disability Studies

    Students will develop an independent capstone project in a topic area of individual interest within disability studies and human development. They will be required to develop a set of readings in this topic area, write a comprehensive paper, and give an oral presentation of their project. Students will integrate experiences from an internship or lived experience (the site) with the literature on their selected topic. The course instructor will mentor students to complete the project. The site can be drawn from two sources: an internship (HAN 441) or a lived experience (a previous or current position the student has arranged separately from class; can be past or present; must be approved by the instructor).Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 450 - Introduction to Public Health

    Introduces the principles and practices of public health, including definitions and concepts, history and development, determinants of health, and ethical and legal aspects of public health. Orients students to various public health settings such as local and state health departments, not-for-profit community organizations, and agencies for special populations. Provides students with basic knowledge and skills for conducting community needs assessment with diverse populations. Addresses infectious disease control, environmental health, chronic disease control, tobacco and drug control, maternal and child health, women's health, and injury control topics. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 452 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

    Provides students with the basic knowledge and skills for studying diseases of individuals and groups. Introduces biostatistical approaches and skills for collecting and organizing data of communities to meet health needs. Addresses epidemiological concepts, limitations and resources. Through the use of case studies, students study various epidemiological models used regionally, nationally and internationally. Includes discussions about ethical situations related to research and statistical studies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 455 - Health Literacy for Public Health

    Explores the ways in which health literacy impacts patient care and the delivery of community health/public health services. Students will learn the skills needed to relay, process, and explain basic health information and services to assist patients and their families to make appropriate health decisions. Examines and analyzes issues of low health literacy, including populations at risk, research, measurement tools, writing in plain language and health communication techniques. Prerequisite: Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.3 credits

    HAN 456 - Behavioral and Social Aspects of Health

    Introduces social and behavioral factors as determinants of health. Explores theories of human and group behavior and health behavior change models through lecture and case study. Explores the dynamics between health behaviors and culture, gender, age and socioeconomic status. Students study various inventory tools for measuring health-related knowledge and methods for measuring behavior change. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 457 - First Aid and Injury Care

    This course instructs the student in the recognition and management of medical emergencies with emphasis placed on those conditions which most commonly occur during exercise. Successful completion of the course leads to Professional level cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automatic external defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certification by the National Safety Council.

    3 credits

    HAN 458 - Strength and Conditioning for Hlthcare Pract

    This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning for the future or practicing healthcare practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization, administration, testing, and evaluation. Physical activities in this class may involve exercises of mild, moderate, or vigorous intensity. Additionally, this course is designed to help students prepare for the nationally- accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam.

    3 credits

    HAN 459 - Introduction to Sports Medicine

    This course will explore the history and development of the sports medicine team and will explore the role of various health professionals that comprise the team. Additionally, the course includes content on anatomy, common injuries and rehabilitation practices.

    3 credits

    HAN 460 - Exercise Physiology

    Offers the student an understanding and appreciation of the metabolic and physiological adaptations of exercise. In-depth presentation of muscle, cardiac, and pulmonary physiology related to the healthy human at various states: rest, acute exercise, long term exercise under normal and high stress environmental conditions. Includes presentation of food sources, production of energy, and energy systems. Includes information on how training enhances strength, anaerobic power, aerobic power and physique while slowing the effects of aging and aiding in disease prevention. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate Athletic Training Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate Athletic Training Program4 credits

    HAN 461 - Introduction to Nutrition

    This course is designed to provide an understanding of basic nutrition science to students with a limited scientific background. Students will become familiar with the principles of diet planning, food labeling, biological functions and food sources of primary nutrients, energy balance, weight management and physical activity; the role of nutrition in chronic disease development; nutrition throughout the life cycle and current nutrition-based controversies. Both the needs of competitive athletes¿ and everyday needs and concerns will be addressed. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to evaluate and make recommendations about diet plans and a healthy lifestyle. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in HAN 311; Not to be taken in addition to HAL 376.

    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HAN 311; Not to be taken in addition to HAL 376.3 credits

    HAN 462 - Developing Health Information Systems

    Introduces students to fundamental hardware and software concepts, operating systems, GUI or desktop environments and system development life cycles. Reviews Windows applications such as spreadsheet, database, forms, queries and reports. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 464 - Health Information Systems Management

    Explores organizational change issues in health care environments, resource management (inventory, tracking and acquisition) and the role of policy formulation. Consumer issues, standards and security and the provision of health information resources to healthcare workers will also be covered. Relevant applications and issues related to health services will also be explored. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 466 - Applied Health Care Informatics

    Provides overview of the role of information systems in health care organizations. Emphasizes the integration of evidence-based research into clinical decision-making and the influence of information systems on health outcomes. Explores technical, organizational and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, including clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, telemedicine applications and artificial intelligence solutions. Through a combination of classroom-based seminars, group case studies, and computer laboratory exercises, students will develop and exercise analytical skills for appraising health information systems, as well as acquire practical experience using biomedical research databases, desktop application software, and electronic communication systems. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 467 - Utilization and Outcomes Research Methods

    Provides the necessary tools to evaluate and implement research methods and utilize outcomes within the health care system. Presents an overview of statistics and research methods and evaluation techniques by utilizing group discussions and case studies. Demonstrates the utilization of technology as a resource for existing research as well as management tools. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 470 - Occupational Health and Safety Engineering

    Provides fundamentals of occupational safety and health. Emphasizes safety engineering regulations, codes and practices, safety program administration, recognition of hazards, and implementation of hazard controls. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 471 - Trauma and Trauma Systems

    Explores concepts and issues that are critical to the assessment and care of trauma patients. Covers kinematics, pathophysiology, trauma patient assessment and management, and trauma system development. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 472 - Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials and Terrorism

    Students will learn how healthcare providers recognize and respond to hazardous material (HAZMAT) and terrorist incidents. Includes management strategies for hazardous materials incidents, identification of on-scene indicators of a suspicious incident, recognition of the tactics and objectives of terrorism, and scene/perimeter control issues unique to a terrorist incident. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 474 - Industrial Hygiene

    Introduces basic concepts of industrial hygiene. Presents the methodology and procedures that professionals in the field use to identify, measure, and correct hazards in the work environment. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 475 - Fundamentals of Environmental Health

    Introduces the key areas of environmental health. Utilizes a population health perspective. Emphasizes core concepts in environmental health (i.e. environmental epidemiology, environmental toxicology, environmental policy and regulation); agents of environmental diseases (i.e. microbial agents, ionizing and nonionizing radiation); and applications and domains of environmental health (i.e. water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, occupational health, and injuries). Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 476 - Hazardous Materials, Emergency Response and Environmental Auditing

    Concentrates on the nature of hazardous materials and how they are handled in the workplace. Presents the fundamentals of emergency response planning and how to perform environmental audits. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 477 - Medical Emergencies

    Presents concepts and issues critical to assessment and care of patients presenting with medical emergencies. Covers pathophysiology, medical patient assessment, and management of medical emergencies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 478 - Internship in Environmental Health

    A 90 hour internship experience provides real-time work experience and opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in environmental health concentration courses. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. SBC: EXP+

    2 credits

    HAN 481 - Introduction to Anesthesia

    Introduces the basics of the anesthesia specialty. Defines the role of the anesthesia specialist as an integral part of the patient care team. Through the use of lecture, video, tour, and hands-on demonstration, students will gain a working knowledge of how to assist anesthesiologists and anesthetists in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    2 credits

    HAN 482 - Introduction to Pathology

    Pathology is the branch of medicine devoted to the study and understanding of disease. This course will introduce the student to the concept of disease. The types of growth, causative factors and biological behavior of neoplastic diseases are discussed. Staging procedures are introduced. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 483 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology for Anesthesia Technology

    Familiarizes students with the anatomical structures and physiological mechanisms and functions of the cardiopulmonary system. Reviews mathematical formulas and calculations used in clinical applications of physiologic concepts. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 485 - Clinical Monitoring

    Provides students with a working knowledge of clinical monitoring devices and their application to clinical settings. Covers duties of anesthesia technologist including the provision of technical support to professional staff in order to facilitate anesthesia departmental function. Student develops skills to maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment and supplies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    1 credit

    HAN 486 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

    Provides students with a history and introduction to the practice and technical aspects of radiation therapy. An overview of cancer to include the following: statistics, epidemiology, etiology, patient education and assessment and pharmacology and drug administration. Radiation therapy techniques specific to anatomical sites will be demonstrated and treatment outcome statistics discussed. Additionally, treatment options available to cancer patients will be explored. The lab component, the application of radiation therapy as a primary treatment modality for various cancers will be studied. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3954 credits

    HAN 487 - Introduction to Treatment Planning

    Provides a detailed exploration of treatment planning in the field of radiation therapy. Includes, but is not limited to, in-depth instruction in planning algorithms, data transfer, dose computation, plan evaluation and implementation, and Quality Assurance (QA). Reviews and discusses a variety of treatment planning systems and treatment machines. The lab component will explore radio-graphical cross-sectional anatomy using Computerized Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) imaging, full-body anatomical contouring, tolerance doses for critical organs, patient treatment setup, immobilization devices, beam modifiers, Dose Volume Histograms (DVH) and electron planning, including, but not limited to 3-Dimensional (3D) planning vs. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3954 credits

    HAN 489 - Pharmacology for Anesthesia Technology

    Presents basic principles of pharmacologic properties and clinical applications. Through the use of lectures and scenarios, provides working knowledge base of drug classifications and their modes of action to produce therapeutic effects on target sites. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 492 - Radiation Oncology/Medical Phyics II

    Provides students interested in a career in medical dosimetry with an introduction to medical physics for radiation oncology. This is the second course in a two-part series that provides the basis for further study of the applications of radiation oncology physics to radiation treatment planning and radiation dose calculations. Covers topics such as radiation dose distribution, patient dose calculations, treatment planning, electron beam therapy, brachytherapy, modern treatment delivery, and radiation protection. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science program. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3954 credits

    HAN 497 - Healthcare in Tanzania: A cultural exchange

    The course incorporates learning activities that compare the healthcare systems of the United States and Tanzania, along with a focus on various hospital departments. This course aims to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of medical practices in different contexts and essential knowledge about specialized hospital departments. Through this course, students will explore the impact of culture, medicine, and public health in comprehending and addressing health challenges in various contexts through case studies. The course will offer a look at how administrative policies can impact health, health seeking, and healthcare delivery. Additionally, the course will provide opportunities for cultural exchange between students from SBU and Tanzania (KCMC) to enrich their understanding of global healthcare challenges and promote a collaborative learning environment.

    3 credits, S/U grading

    HAN 498 - International Seminar

    Examines qualitative interventions in public health; determines how an effective intervention is created; distinguishes which approaches are effective and which are not. Students will develop respect for the creative low technology approaches used to problem solve and learn hands-on-the-ground techniques for meeting community needs such as bulding physical structures including latrines, eco-stoves or small home. Other projects as appropriate may include teaching school children or giving hygiene instructions. Students will meet with community organizers and families who have been the recipients of interventions, and officials of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that work with the community.

    1-3 credits

    HAN 499 - Health Science Teaching Practicum

    Advanced students assist faculty members teaching Health Science courses. In addition to working as tutors during instructional periods, students have regular conferences with a faculty supervisor. Students are not allowed to apply more than 6 Teaching Practicum credits toward their Bachelor's degree.Permission of the instructor is required. SBC: EXP+

    1-2 credits

    HAO 313 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    Introduces the history and essential aspects of occupational therapy. Examines philosophical base, definitions related to the practice, scope of practice and role delineations. Provides an orientation to professional organizations, statutes, and credentialing. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAO 500 - Functional Neuroscience

    Presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral and central nervous systems. Presents these principles in a systems approach to neuroscience. The anatomy of a system will be followed with its physiology, pathophysiology relation to human function and clinical relevance to the occupational therapist. Clinical topics will include neurological testing, control of posture and balance, pain, muscle tone and spasticity, feedback versus feed-forward control, reflex versus voluntary control, control of reaching and locomotion, perception, and learning. Prerequisite: HAO 519, HAO 561

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 519, HAO 5614 credits

    HAO 504 - Introduction to the Historical and Contemporary Practices of Occupational Therapy

    Introduces occupational therapy students to the values and philosophies that influenced the development of the profession, and those that continue to influence current practices. Explores conceptual foundations, ideas, evidence, and resources that allow learners to begin developing applied skills and clinical reasoning skills to support clients in achieving greater participation in the occupations they want and need. The goal of the course is to have learners develop beginning skills for conducting contemporary occupational therapy practices.

    3 credits

    HAO 505 - Foundations in Occupational Therapy

    Provides a conceptual foundation for occupational therapy theory and practice. Instructs students on the concepts of occupation, activity, purposeful activity and participation. Through lecture and laboratory sessions, students will experience working with the concepts they are learning. Examines the philosophical base of the profession, and explores the meaning and diversity of the frames of reference in contemporary occupational therapy practice. Emphasizes the centrality of occupation in health and wellness, through balance in performance areas and contexts. Explores the impact of disability, disease, and injury on the person, their family and society. Students will learn how to break down and analyze activities for their performance components, as well as how to grade and adapt activities for therapeutic purposes. Group discussions on social and political systems will focus on how they influence the delivery of health care services. Introduces the impact of culture on treatment and health practices. Explores the concept of theory development, and how theories, models of practice and frames of reference impact occupational therapy evaluation/treatment.

    3 credits

    HAO 506 - Life Span Growth and Development for Occupational Therapy

    Provides students with a knowledge of developmental theories and factors influencing the normal developmental process. Developmental norms and sequences are examined with emphasis on physical (sensory and motor), cognitive, and psychosocial tasks. Discusses cultural and environmental influences on development. The coursework covers prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult development utilizing many frames of references from occupational therapy points of view regarding development. Prerequisites: HAO 504, HAO 561

    3 credits

    HAO 507 - Clinical Conditions in Occupational Therapy

    Addresses clinical diagnoses, symptomatology, and prognosis of many major clinical conditions commonly encountered in current practice. Emphasize the impact of disease on individual physical, cognitive and emotional function and on families and society. Case studies will be utilized within this course to enable students to relate major theories and frames of reference to treatment approaches for common diagnoses and medical conditions. The course is intended to help build a foundation for subsequent occupational therapy theory and practice courses and to provide a foundation for Fieldwork II experiences. Prerequisites: HAO 505; HAO 519; HAO 561

    2 credits

    HAO 508 - Theories of Adult Rehabilitation

    This is the first part of a two part course. Provides entry-level knowledge and attitudes necessary to effectively work as an occupational therapist with the adult population in multiple settings to support occupational performance and quality of life. Discusses and evaluates the core concepts of the occupational therapy and physical disabilities environment. Students will be able to define the role of the occupational therapist as well as the impact of a multidisciplinary team on their role as a team member and within the continuum of care of adults while applying evidence based practice. Prerequisites: HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 519; HAO 561

    2 credits

    HAO 509 - Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice in Pediatrics

    Presents occupational therapy theories, assessments, and treatment processes as they pertain to the pediatric population. Integrates several of the predominant models in current practice with material from previous and concurrent coursework. Covers abnormal development, acute and chronic medical conditions, their effect on the CNS, orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems.. Reviews major causes of disability, the etiology and prognoses Discusses the impact on the family and cultural implications. Students learn about selecting age and developmental stage appropriate evaluations, treatment techniques/procedures. Students enhance their activity analysis skills, assessment, treatment planning, documentation skills, and professional interaction through laboratory, class assignments, and fieldwork. Prerequisite: HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 519; HAO 561

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 519; HAO 5614 credits

    HAO 517 - Universal Design

    Focuses on adapting the environment to improve the client's quality of life. Examines the therapist's ability to help the patient reintegrate into society. Covers Americans with Disabilities Act; mobility (power and manual); seating/positioning systems; adapted toys; augmentative communication systems; computer access; environmental control units; independent living aids; and vocational adaptations. Provides foundation and knowledge of ergonomic, work hardening, functional capacity evaluations, and vocational programs. Exposes students to different occupational therapy work settings and employment, awareness of federal regulations for work-related programs, and certification requirements for this emerging practice area. The lab sessions offer practical applications of principles discussed in lectures. Prerequisite: Second Year Summer and Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Summer and Fall Courses3 credits

    HAO 519 - Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy

    Kinesiology is the study of human motion. Designed to establish a working knowledge of biomechanical principles as well as detailed understanding of the osteokinematics and arthokinematics of the various joints of the body. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of biomechanics into real life functional applications for a variety of occupations. The course consists of both lecture and laboratory sessions. Laboratory sessions provide the student with practical applications of principles discussed in lecture. In addition, the laboratory sessions will allow the student to become proficient in the areas of surface anatomy and palpation, manual muscle testing, and goniometry. The student will study normal and pathological movement, including its impact on function. Prerequisite: HAO 561

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 5614 credits

    HAO 520 - Substance Abuse and Occupational Therapy

    This course addresses physiological, sociological, and psychological effects of substance abuse on the abuser and his/her environment. Presents drug classifications, along with effects and withdrawal symptoms. Discusses treatment models, philosophies, and methods. Students will learn how to design both individual and group interventions. Explores in detail the occupational therapists role in the evaluation and treatment of substance abuse across the life-span and across disabilities. Reviews the use of 12-step programs and alternative treatment models, as will prevention programs, such as smoking cessation. Requires Internet Explorer 10, 9, or 8; Firefox; Chrome; Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP; Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8; or Safari 5.1 and 6. Prerequisites: HAO 504; HAO 505, HAO 506, HAO 507; HAO 523.

    2 credits

    HAO 522 - Assessment and Treatment of Adult Rehabilitation

    This is the second part of a two part course. Learning activities focus on the evaluation and treatment of adults with physical disabilities. Examines injury, illness, disease and the effect on occupational performance in the areas of work, self-care and leisure. Occupational therapy theories and practice are learned, including frames of reference, evaluation/assessments, treatment interventions, selection of age-appropriate occupation-based activities, and activity analysis are explored. Students will have the opportunity to further refine their documentation and clinical reasoning skills through written and verbal assignments and apply evidence based practices. Prerequisites: HAO 500; HAO 505, HAO 507, HAO 508; HAO 519; HAO 522; HAO 561

    3 credits

    HAO 523 - Assessment and Intervention of Psychosocial Issues

    Explores the psychosocial aspects of disability as they affect the function of the individual, the family and the community. Lectures and presentations will be related to the recognition of psychosocial problems and how they can be better understood, minimized, or eliminated. Provision of mental health services across all levels of care will be delineated. Multicultural factors will be discussed as they relate to mental illness and the recovery process. The course exposes the occupational therapy student to the DSM-V and the pharmacology of major mental illnesses. Psychosocial theories guiding assessment and intervention will be thoroughly discussed. Interviewing skills are demonstrated and practiced in the lab sessions. The use of group theories, the structure and function of groups in treatment, the analysis of group treatment and group activities and the therapeutic use of self are the focus in laboratory and lectures. Students will be introduced to and given the opportunity to practice a variety of assessments utilized in psychosocial occupational therapy practice. This course is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as an occupational therapist in a psychosocial/mental health treatment setting. Prerequisite: HAO 504

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 5044 credits

    HAO 524 - Assessment & Interventions of the Upper Extremities

    Presents fundamental upper extremity therapy topics and provides a foundation for clinical reasoning and treatment approaches. Include anatomy; common pathologies; orthotics; evaluation; and treatment. Introduces students to upper extremity orthotics including the design; biomechanical principles; function; use; care; and patient education. Enables the occupational therapy student to gain an understanding of various physical agents currently used in the rehabilitation practices. Prerequisites: HAO 500, HAO 507, HAO 508, HAO 519; HAO 522.

    3 credits

    HAO 525 - Vision, Perception, and Cognition

    Focuses on principles and techniques for the rehabilitation of visuocognitive dyfunction. Presents the theoretical rationale and specific skills needed to evaluate and treat a wide range of visual, perceptual and cognitive performance components. Includes a systematic bottom up approach to the evaluation of the adult patient with visuocognitive dysfunction. Explores a variety of treatment approaches and specific treatment techniques that can improve functional performance and outcomes, drawing from both the neurosciences and Occupational Therapy frames of reference. Emphasizes clinical reasoning and the use of both remediation and compensatory strategies within the framework of Occupational Therapy practice. Prerequisites: HAO 500; HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 508; HAO 561

    2 credits

    HAO 526 - Gerontology and Occupational Therapy

    Focuses on the role of occupational therapy with the aged within geriatric rehabilitation settings (in-patient, out-patient and home care); long-term care programs; wellness and safety programs; hospice; community based programs (socialization, day treatment, adult day care programs), and alternative housing environments. Addresses the aging process and its physiological, sociological, and psychological effects, with attention to heterogeneity and older person's strengths and capabilities. Presents common impairments and disabilities and rehabilitation needs of older persons. Students will develop and demonstrate skills in evaluation, treatment planning and therapeutic adaptation, documentation, and discharge planning (including collaborative client and family education), and demonstrate knowledge of assistive devices, equipment, and technology/ environmental modifications to support community living and to improve the quality of life of older persons. Addresses the importance of evidence-based practice, including occupational therapy, life-long learning and professional development, the benefits of collaborative OT -OTA partnerships and the relationships between policy, legislation and practice. Include aging and gender issues, successful aging, and community and home safety. Provides a conceptual framework for the study of gerontology as it relates to occupational therapy and develops the skills and knowledge to understand major issues in theory, research, and practice related to the older adult. Prerequisites: HAO 505, HAO 507, HAO 508, HAO 522

    3 credits

    HAO 530 - Community, Occupation and Health

    Presents the importance of occupation as a precursor to health, and of occupational therapy as a health promoting profession. Examines the theories and applications of occupational science through a review of the professional literature and class discussion. This occupational perspective of health will be the foundation for each student's design of a community-based practice program. Reviews social theories, socio-cultural and socio-political trends that impact the individual's health status and the delivery of health care services. Offers experience in designing/administering needs assessments in the community, and in organizing outcome data. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.4 credits

    HAO 534 - The Occupational Therapy Manager

    Assists the learner in creating a business plan for an occupational therapy service. Teaches skills involved in setting up a business, being a manager of people, budgets, and services, using evidence to guide management, and how to manage for change. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    3 credits

    HAO 540 - Prosthetics & Orthotics

    Provides the theoretical, psychomotor and practical skills of orthotics and upper extremity prosthetics that are necessary for current practice. Utilizes lecture, discussion and laboratories to teach the design, biomechanical principles, fit, function, use, care and patient education involved with upper extremity orthotics. Students are introduced to upper and lower extremity prosthetic devices. Prerequisites: HAO 500; HAO 507, HAO 508; HAO 519; HAO 522; HAO 524.

    2 credits

    HAO 549 - Introduction to Research for Occupational Therapy

    Description: Provides a foundation for future professional and scholarly activities and stresses the importance of research for informed practice decisions. Presents basic research concepts and statistical applications for the research process. Presents methods to review and critique published, peer-reviewed research, identify research topics of interest, and initiate the literature review process. Provides tools needed to critique commonly used assessment tools in occupational therapy and to use and interpret standardized scores. Requires the CORIHS human subjects research training. Emphasizes professional writing skills for publications and professional presentations. Explores current research methodologies used in occupational therapy to facilitate beginning research skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.3 credits

    HAO 551 - Research Design and Methods for OT

    Provides students beginning research and critical inquiry skills through learning current occupational therapy related research methods and by the design of research grant proposals. Students gain fundamental critical inquiry and writing skills necessary to identify appropriate funding sources and write grant proposals for research and program development. Students learn to design qualitative research projects and analyze qualitative data. Prerequisite: HAO 549

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 5493 credits

    HAO 561 - Functional Anatomy Review

    Provides an anatomical review of all bodily systems in order for students to acquire a basic working knowledge of the functional structure of the human body. Provides foundational knowledge for all other courses in the Occupational Therapy Program. Students will apply knowledge learned to formulate hypotheses about occupational dysfunction associated with abnormalities within systems. Utilizes critiques of research to expand on knowledge from lecture and lab.

    4 credits

    HAO 562 - Principles of Instruction

    Identifies issues facing health professions educators and application of knowledge of key education and behavior theories for occupational therapy practice. Explores commonly used instructional methods and applies these methods to a variety of teaching/learning situations found in occupational therapy education. Explores standardized tools to measure literacy, design of patient education materials for a specific population, and provision of health education information in a community setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.3 credits

    HAO 570 - Global Communities, Occupations and Health

    Explores innovative, non-traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice. Students meet and dialog with occupational therapy practitioners and/or other health care professionals who have developed private practices, are consultants, and are involved in emerging areas of practice. Presents timely articles concerning health care trends and non-traditional/emerging practice areas. Articulates global social issues and occupational needs for a variety of global populations. Builds upon student's prior knowledge and coursework and integrates AOTA's Standards of Practice, Core Values and Attitudes of OT, and AOTA's Code of Ethics, with attention to current and potential OT/OTA partnerships in community and non-traditional settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 573 - Professional Behaviors I

    Introduces professional behaviors, including basic communication and documentation skills, with a focus on expectations of fieldwork sites. Students will learn the concept of reflective practice, and how to use a reflective journal. Introduces the professional portfolio as a means to document clinical competence. Examines the nature of the supervisory process with strategies to maximize the use of clinical and administrative supervision. Explores cultural competency and the scope of diversity in health care. Emphasizes the importance of life-long learning through continuing education and other methods. Includes lectures, presentations, role-plays and other exercises to achieve learning objectives. Prerequisite: Year One Summer and Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year One Summer and Fall Courses1.5 credits

    HAO 574 - Professional Behaviors II

    Builds on previously learned material covered in Professional Behaviors I. Students will work on more advanced documentation and communication skills required for entry-level practice. Provides opportunity to discuss professional behavior expectations from their clinical fieldwork assignments. Use of the reflective journal to enhance professional development, and the continuation of the professional portfolio will assist students in developing and documenting their clinical competence. Explores the supervisory process in greater detail, in the context of its use for personal and professional growth. Discusses the role of the occupational therapy assistant as a colleague and collaborator. Continues to emphasize the importance of life-long learning. Lectures, role-plays, presentations and experiential activities will be used to achieve learning outcomes. Prerequisite: Year Two Summer and Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year Two Summer and Fall Courses1 credit

    HAO 575 - Professional Transitional Seminar

    Discusses issues related to transition of student to entry-level practitioner role. Presents information on licensure, certification exam preparation, NBCOT certification, AOTA specialty examinations, models of supervision, mentoring, job search strategies, marketing skills, malpractice, continuing competency, professional organizations, networking and career goal planning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 580 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy

    Offers students the opportunity to explore and expand knowledge and skills in a practice area of specific interest. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 585 - Disability Studies and Occupational Therapy

    Introduces a social model of disability and explores the ethical and psychological issues faced by people with disabilities across their lifespan. Presents historical analysis, healthcare discourse, and cultural critique to understand the evolution of health practice, cultural beliefs and social structures influencing the treatments, services, and opportunities available to people with disabilities in the United States and internationally. Offers students a multi-layered understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities and their families. Includes assigned readings, films, guest speakers, site visits, and one-on-one interactions with people with disabilities. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 586 - Fieldwork Level IA

    The first of three introductory level clinical experiences. Offers the opportunity to identify symptomotology, observe treatment interventions and formulate treatment plans in a psychosocial practice setting. Promotes effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Uses reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills. Prerequisite: HAO 504; HAO 505; HAO 506; HAO 507; HAO 523

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 504; HAO 505; HAO 506; HAO 507; HAO 5231 credit

    HAO 587 - Fieldwork Level IB

    This is the second of three introductory level clinical experiences. It provides students with the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in an adult physical disabilities setting. It is designed to promote effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Reflective practice journals will be used to monitor professional behaviors and skills. Prerequisites: HAO 508, HAO 586.

    1 credit

    HAO 588 - Fieldwork Level I C

    The third of three introductory level clinical experiences. Offers the opportunity to identify symptomotology, observe treatment interventions and formulate treatment plans in a pediatric practice setting. Promotes effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Uses reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills. Prerequisites: HAO 586, HAO 587

    1 credit

    HAO 590 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy

    Students develop and/or implement their research projects under the mentorship of the course instructor and a faculty advisor who has expertise in their chosen topic. Literature reviews are completed and the project is prepared in a format appropriate for professional publication or presentation.

    2 credits

    HAO 593 - Case Studies

    This clinical reasoning seminar focuses on the synthesis of all clinical and academic coursework in formulating a comprehensive plan of care. Emphasis is placed on students responding spontaneously to case presentations in class, much as they would be expected to do in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 595 - Service Learning and Capstone Project

    Incorporates in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge for maximum integration of service and classroom work. Includes discussion, journals, essays and other reflective writing methods. Explores reflection, action skill buiilding, and examination of theory and practice of citizenship as applied though community involvement. Students provide 30 hours of service learning. A scholarly project will be the culminating activity for the program. Students will present outcomes of their service learning project in poster format. Prerequisite: HAO 597 and successful completion of all prior coursework

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 597 and successful completion of all prior coursework4 credits

    HAO 596 - Fieldwork Level IIA

    Fieldwork IIA is an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. According to AOTA guidelines, this fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. This first of two level II fieldwork experiences exposes the student to a variety of clinical conditions in a specific practice area for 12 weeks on a full time basis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.12 credits, S/F graded

    HAO 597 - Fieldwork IIB

    This second clinical fieldwork experience provides the occupational therapy student with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills learned thus far in the curriculum. Students will be assigned to a fieldwork site for 12 weeks on a full time basis in a particular area of practice. Prerequisite: HAO 596

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 59612 credits, S/F graded

    HAO 599 - Fieldwork Continuation

    This course is for occupational therapy students continuing with Fieldwork.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HAO 600 - Foundations and Theory in Occupational Therapy

    This course provides students with an understanding of the core principles of occupational therapy using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. The primary theories, models, and frames of reference that guide occupational therapy practice are introduced and applied using problem-based learning to facilitate future clinical courses.

    3 credits

    HAO 601 - Group Process, Client Communication, and Therapeutic Use of Self

    This course teaches basic group and individual client-therapist interaction skills including methods of establishing rapport, giving feedback and employing therapeutic use of self. Students use frames of reference and practice models to design client-centered groups, write group protocols, analyze activities, implement specific group techniques and evaluate progress of self and group members. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 603 - Occupations Across the Lifespan

    The course provides students with knowledge of developmental theories and factors influencing the normal developmental process. Developmental norms and sequences are examined with emphasis on physical (sensory and motor), cognitive, and psychosocial tasks. Cultural and environmental influences on development are also discussed. The coursework covers prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult development. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 610 - Functional Human Anatomy

    This course provides an anatomical review of all body systems so that students can acquire a basic working knowledge of the functional structure of the human body. This knowledge is foundational for all other courses in the Occupational Therapy Program. Students will apply this knowledge of anatomy to formulate hypotheses about occupational dysfunction associated with abnormalities within the body's systems. Students will apply anatomical concepts discussed in class to occupational therapy case study examples and will critique and appraise research papers related to anatomical concepts discussed in lecture and lab.

    4 credits

    HAO 611 - Functional Neuroscience

    This course describes the role of the nervous system in normal movement, cognition, and emotional functioning across the life span. It builds the foundation for professional theory and practice courses by providing neuroscience knowledge related to motor, sensory, and cognitive systems in order to understand movement and function, relate it to occupational performance deficits in the physical and cognitive domains, and to understand selected pathological conditions. The course presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral and central nervous systems. These principles will be presented in a systems approach to Neuroscience. The anatomy of a system will be followed with its physiology, pathophysiology, relation to human function, and clinical relevance to the occupational therapist. Clinical topics will include neurological testing, control of posture and balance, pain, muscle tone and spasticity, feedback versus feed-forward control, reflex versus voluntary control, control of reaching and locomotion, perception, and learning. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 612 - Movement for Occupational Performance

    This course is designed to establish a basis of biomechanical principles as well as detailed understanding of the osteokinematics and arthrokinematics of the various joints of the body. Normal and pathological movement is analyzed in relation to the impact on occupational performance. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    4 credits

    HAO 613 - Conditions in Occupational Therapy

    This first-year occupational therapy course will address clinical diagnoses, symptomatology, and prognosis of many major clinical conditions commonly encountered in current practice. In addition, there will be an emphasis on the impact of disease on individual physical, cognitive and emotional function and on families and society. Case studies will be utilized within this course to enable students to relate major theories and frames of reference to treatment approaches for common diagnoses and medical conditions. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 620 - Assessment and Intervention in Mental Health

    This course will explore the psychosocial aspects of disability as they affect the function of the individual, the family, and the community. Lectures and presentations will be related to the recognition of psychosocial problems and how they can be better understood, minimized, or eliminated. The provision of mental health services across all levels of care will be delineated. Multicultural factors will be discussed as they relate to mental illness and the recovery process. The course exposes the occupational therapy student to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) (DSM-V) and the pharmacology of major mental illnesses. Psychosocial theories guiding assessment and intervention will be thoroughly discussed. Interviewing skills are demonstrated and practiced in the lab sessions. The use of group theories, the structure and function of groups in treatment, the analysis of group treatment and group activities, and the therapeutic use of self are the focus of laboratory and lectures. Students will be introduced to and given the opportunity to practice a variety of assessments utilized in psychosocial occupational therapy practice. This course is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as an occupational therapist in a psychosocial/ mental health treatment setting. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    4 credits

    HAO 621 - Assessment and Intervention in Physical Rehabilitation

    The course focuses on occupational therapy and physical disabilities as they pertain to the adult population. Injury, illness, and disease and the effect on the functioning of the individual in self-care, work, and leisure are explored. It provides students with knowledge, laboratory experiences, and a framework to provide services to adults with physical dysfunction. This course addresses occupational therapy values, theory and practice, including frames of reference, evaluation, treatment planning, and a selection of age-appropriate occupations to support occupational performance, occupational analysis, and discharge planning. Students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate development of entry level documentation skills (evaluation, treatment planning, progress notes, discharge planning) and experiences to develop oral communication skills in preparation for fieldwork. The course is designed with laboratory sessions providing students with varied opportunities to develop an entry level knowledge base and broad-based clinical skills to successfully complete Fieldwork Level I and II experiences with a variety of clients in multiple types of traditional or community-based settings. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    4 credits

    HAO 622 - Assessment & Intervention in Young Children

    This course will provide an overview of occupational therapy in pediatrics, emphasizing the child from birth to five years of age and their families in the context of the environment, and culture. It will also present occupational therapy theories, assessments, and treatment processes as they pertain to current pediatric practice. This course will also analyze the predominant models of current practice and integrate effective treatment interventions. Abnormal development, acute and chronic medical conditions, and their resulting effects on the central nervous system, orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems will be addressed. Students will select occupation-based activities while adapting age and developmentally appropriate evaluations and treatment intervention strategies. The course material will utilize principles and methods of evaluation to include clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 623 - Assessment and Intervention in School-Based Practice

    This course presents occupational therapy theories, assessments, and treatment processes as they pertain to current pediatric practice for children and adolescents in the school-based setting. The predominant models of current pediatric practice with evidence-based treatment interventions are introduced to the student. Emphasized in the course are abnormal development, acute and chronic medical conditions and their resulting effects on the central nervous system, orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems. The course also reviews major causes of disability, the etiology and prognosis and the impact on the family system and cultural implications. Students learn to select and adapt age and developmental stage appropriate evaluation and treatment intervention strategies. Finally, the students will learn how to analyze occupation-based activities for school aged individuals. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 624 - Assessment and Intervention in Substance Abuse Treatment

    This course addresses the physiological, sociological, and psychological effects of substance abuse on the abuser and his/her environment. Drug classifications will be presented, along with effects and withdrawal symptoms. Treatment models, philosophies, and methods are discussed. Students will learn how to design both individual and group interventions. The occupational therapist's role in the evaluation and treatment of substance abuse across the life-span and across disabilities will be explored and discussed in detail. The use of 12-step programs and alternative treatment models will be reviewed, as will prevention programs, such as smoking cessation. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 625 - Physical Agent Modalities

    This course presents physical agent modalities utilized as an adjunct to occupational therapy treatment. Modalities include therapeutic applications of thermotherapy, cryotherapy, ultrasound, paraffin, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and functional electrical stimulation (FES). The student will have the opportunity to practice the application of each modality on their peers. The physiological effects of physical agent modalities and their clinical uses and precautions/contraindications are addressed. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 626 - Assessment and Intervention of the Older Adult

    This course focuses on the role of occupational therapy with older adults in a variety of rehabilitative settings (inpatient, short term rehabilitation, home care, and outpatient), long-term care, community-based programs (health and wellness, fall prevention), alternative housing environments, and hospice. The aging process and its effects are explored, as are common impairments and rehabilitation needs of elders. Students also learn psychosocial and environmental influences on the heterogeneous aging experience of elders, with attention to supporting autonomy and the older person's strengths in any context. Course lectures and activities address evidence-based practice, policy, and legislative issues that affect older adults, with topics including interpersonal relationships, assistive devices and equipment, community mobility, and aging in place. Applying this knowledge, students will develop and demonstrate entry-level skills in evaluation, treatment planning and delivery, documentation, and discharge planning (including collaborative client and family education) of older adults. Finally, this course is designed with laboratory sessions to provide students with varied opportunities to demonstrate knowledge to enhance the occupational participation, performance, and quality of life of older persons. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 627 - Technological Applications in Occupational Therapy

    The course centers on adapting the environment to improve the client¿s quality of life and enable societal reintegration. Areas covered include the Americans with Disabilities Act, mobility (power and manual), seating/positioning systems, adapted toys, augmentative communication systems, computer access, environmental control units, independent living aids, and vocational adaptations. The students analyze and integrate concepts of aging in place, functional capacity evaluations, and ergonomics. In addition, the students will be exposed to the different kinds of work settings that occupational therapists are employed in, become aware of federal regulations for work-related programs, and the certification requirements for this emerging practice area. The course material will include virtual environments, electronic medical records and telehealth technology as it relates to assistive technology, Functional Capacity Evaluations (FEC), aging in place, and work programs. Practical application of the principles discussed in lecture will be available during the course. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 628 - Contemporary and Emerging Practices in Occupational Therapy

    The course explores the delivery of occupational therapy services in emerging areas of practice. It provides students with knowledge of alternative models of service delivery and occupational therapy roles in care coordination, consulting, and case management. Students will learn about and discuss interprofessional role development and delineation. Further, they will build on their prior knowledge of the scope of occupational therapy to gain an understanding of ethical practice, malpractice and liability concerns, insurance reimbursement, and licensure statutes related to emerging practice areas. Students will participate in the process of identifying opportunities for occupational therapy¿s expansion via contemporary, nontraditional, and emerging practice areas, and will explore opportunities for their advanced doctoral capstone experiences. This course will prepare students to communicate and advocate for occupational therapy practice via various mechanisms and across audiences including potential funders, policy makers, the local/regional public, and interprofessional colleagues. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 629 - Wellness and Health Promotion in Occupational Therapy

    This course discusses the role of occupational therapy in wellness and health promotion. Students examine theories and evidence-based occupational therapy practice of health promotion and disease prevention for well and at-risk populations. Also explored is how occupation and lifestyle impact wellness, health, participation, and the prevention of disease and dysfunction in individuals, groups, and populations. Models of health promotion will be discussed and applied to demonstrate knowledge of how environmental contexts and epidemiological factors impact population health and welfare. This course prepares students to design and evaluate health promotion and wellness programs and to advocate for health promotion and wellness in their future practice settings and their own lives. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 630 - Global to Community Practice in Occupational Therapy

    This course presents the importance of occupation as a precursor to health, and of occupational therapy as a health promoting profession. Theories and applications of occupational science will be examined through a review of the professional literature and class discussion. This course provides students with an occupational perspective of health that will be the foundation for a community-based practice program. The course will also review social theories, sociocultural and socio-political trends that impact the individual's health status and the delivery of health care services. The student will demonstrate their depth of understanding through the design and presentation of an evidence-based, theoretically grounded, culturally, and temporally situated, community program. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 631 - Professional Behaviors

    In this course, the students work on documentation and communication skills for entry-level practice. Each student has the opportunity to discuss professional behavior expectations from their clinical fieldwork assignments. Reflective journaling is used to enhance professional development and to assist students in developing and documenting their clinical competence. The supervisory process is explored in detail, in the context of its use for personal and professional growth. The role of the occupational therapy assistant and other healthcare professionals, as both colleagues and collaborators, is discussed. The importance of life-long learning and advocacy is emphasized. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 650 - Evidence Based Practice in Occupational Therapy

    This course will provide students with knowledge on how to conduct literature searches, collect and analyze information to address a well-developed, clear, specific, answerable clinical question as the first step in the development of evidence-based practice. The students will use the literature to identify, assess, and discuss the value of implementing the treatment evidence. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 651 - Introduction to Research Approaches and Designs

    This course provides a foundation for future professional and scholarly activities. The importance of research for evidence-based practice is highlighted. Students learn research concepts and qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research. Instruction in how to review and critique published, peer- reviewed research, identify research topics of interest, and initiate the literature review process is presented to the student. Tools needed to critique commonly used assessment tools in occupational therapy and to use and interpret standardized scores are included in the course. Students are required to have training in research ethics, such as "Responsible Conduct of Research" and "Protection of Human Subjects in Research". Professional writing skills, which include writing grant proposals, research protocol development, and research presentations are also introduced in this course. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 652 - Statistics in Occupational Therapy Research

    Presents fundamentals of statistics and data analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, statistical inference, tests for experimental comparisons, correlation, regression, and nonparametric tests. Students learn to use available computer programs for data management and statistical analysis. Discusses validity and reliability of various statistical techniques. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 660 - Healthcare Policy & Advocacy in Occupational Therapy

    This course provides students with an overview of trends in health care delivery systems and policymaking in the 21st century. A range of topics is included: health care systems; health policy and advocacy; outpatient and primary care; long-term care; medical technology; determinants of health and health disparities; and health services for special populations, among other current topics. The student will evaluate the human impact of health care policy and articulate the need for and process of advocacy for populations and individual clients. In addition, the student will examine and articulate the distinct value of occupational therapy within the changing healthcare system and understand how occupational therapy functions within different funding mechanisms. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 661 - Management and Business Fundamentals in Occupational Therapy

    This course is designed to utilize lectures and activities to assist the learner in creating a business plan for an OT service. In the course of this process the student will learn skills involved in setting up a business, being a manager of people, budgets, and services, using evidence to guide management, and how to manage for change. This is a hybrid course that will consist of both online coursework, lectures and discussions along with on-site activities. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 662 - Visionary Leadership in Emerging Practice

    This course explores innovative, non-traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice. Students meet and dialog with occupational therapy practitioners and/or other health care professionals who have developed private practices, are consultants, and are involved in emerging areas of practice. Students use timely articles concerning health care trends and non-traditional/emerging practice areas to create a potential IPE event for a community. Builds upon student's prior knowledge and coursework and integrates American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)'s Standards of Practice, Core Values and Attitudes of OT, and AOTA's Code of Ethics, with attention to current and potential OT/OTA partnerships in community and non-traditional settings. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 680 - FW IA- Mental Health

    This course is the first of three introductory level I clinical experiences and offers the student the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in a psychosocial practice setting. In addition, the student will have opportunities to observe effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. This course will also promote the development of professional behaviors and skills by the student. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 681 - Fieldwork IB- Physical Disabilities

    The course is the second of three introductory level clinical experiences. It offers the student the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions and formulate treatment plans in a physical disabilities practice setting. The student will be exposed to effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. The use of reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills will enhance the students' growth. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 682 - Fieldwork IC- Pediatrics

    This course is the third of three introductory level clinical experiences and offers the student the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in a pediatric practice setting. In addition, the student will have opportunities to observe effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. This course will also promote the development of professional behaviors and skills by the student. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 683 - Fieldwork IIA

    Fieldwork IIA is an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. According to AOTA guidelines, this fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. This is the first of two-level II fieldwork experiences that expose the student to a variety of clinical conditions in a specific practice area for 12 weeks on a full-time basis. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    12 credits

    HAO 684 - Fieldwork IIB

    Fieldwork IIB is an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. According to AOTA guidelines, this fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. This is the second of two-Level II fieldwork experiences that expose the student to a variety of clinical conditions in a specific practice area for 12 weeks on a full-time basis. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    12 credits

    HAO 690 - Capstone Project Proposal

    This course is the first of the capstone sequence and will prepare students for their Capstone Residency and Project. Students will explore their interest area(s) for their residency and identify relevant projects. Students will create a plan for development of their capstone with clear learning objectives that demonstrate a focus on in-depth knowledge. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 691 - Capstone Residency

    The full-time, 14-week doctoral capstone experience is the second course in the doctoral capstone sequence. The capstone residency enables students to achieve specialized skills in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and/or policy development, advocacy, education, theory development, or other innovative practice. Under the supervision of an expert mentor, students will execute their doctoral capstone plan established in HAO 690 by meeting the individualized objectives and completing a relevant culminating capstone project. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    14 credits

    HAO 692 - Capstone Project Completion and Dissemination

    This course will conclude the occupational therapy doctoral capstone sequence. Students will complete, present, and disseminate their capstone projects. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAP 501 - Community Health and Service Learning for Physician Assistant

    Provides opportunities for PA students to learn and reinforce medical knowledge and skills through service to local and international communities. Learning methods will enhance the acquisition of clinical skills, cultural competencies and expand knowledge of community resources for underserved populations. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 504 - Professional Practice Issues

    Provides information critical to understanding the development and organization of the physician assistant profession in the United States. Explores the dynamics of PA practice, including such issues as responsibilities to patients and the public, professional regulation and involvement, team care, cultural diversity, and developing trends in PA practice. Encourages the exploration, critiques, and evaluation of professional practice issues related to the quality, delivery and cost-effectiveness of our nation's health care system. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 509 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    Introduces students to human integrative systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, emphasizes in detail each organ system and how homeostasis is maintained. Includes membrane, muscle, central and peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. Presents material and incorporates select examples of pathophysiology to emphasize relevance of material. Students will solidify an understanding of the structures and functions across all systems in the human body under normal conditions and select pathophysiology. Knowledge gained of normal function will be applied towards making predictions about physiologic function in response to disease states. Students are expected to gain a cumulative understanding of physiologic function and are challenged to apply this knowledge towards problem solving and interpreting physiologic scenarios.Open to entry-level PA students only.

    4 credits

    HAP 510 - Clinical Laboratory Medicine

    Presents fundamental principles of laboratory medicines. Strengthens the student's ability to select, perform and interpret the results of basic clinical laboratory procedures to aid in formulating a preliminary diagnosis and management plan. The course is offered after students have acquired a foundation in human physiology and anatomy. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    3 credits

    HAP 512 - Principles of Clinical Pharmacology

    Physician assistant students will learn to rationally and safely prescribe pharmaceuticals for patients in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasizes the integration of pharmacologic principles and properties with the clinical uses of the most commonly prescribed medications and provides an opportunity for students to deepen understanding and application of knowledge in the setting of patient clinical cases. Reinforces and integrates course information with content learned during the Clinical Medicine courses of the PA curriculum. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    6 credits

    HAP 514 - The Problem Oriented Medical Record-History and Physical Examination

    The course provides students with an organized, sequential approach to the history and physical examination. Students will be able to perform both complete and directed histories and physical examinations and accurately document their findings. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry level PA students only.

    5 credits

    HAP 516 - Problem Based Learning (PBL)

    Provides students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills in a seminar, small group environment. Students will learn to connect the knowledge and attitudes developed in behavioral, basic and clinical science courses and apply it to patient care. Increases student capacity to seek and apply knowledge as individual problem solvers and members of a health care team. Open to entry level PA students only.

    1 credit, S/F graded

    HAP 518 - Medical Director Presentation Rounds

    Provides students with feedback on oral presentations derived from patient history and physical examinations completed by students. Evaluations are based on student's ability to critique an incomplete history and physical, identify issues that require further discussion in the HPI and physical exam, write a complete problem list, and document an assessment and plan. Open to entry level PA students only.

    .5 credit, S/F graded

    HAP 521 - Clinical Medicine I

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students are introduced to, and become proficient in, medical interviewing and performing a physical examination. Emphasizes the process of synthesizing data to formulate a diagnostic plan through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, problem based learning, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. Teaches data gathering and recording in the problem oriented medical record format. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems (or medical subspecialty) approach. Students learn to recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. The ultimate goal of these clinical medicine courses is to insure that students are optimally prepared to participate in the delivery of high quality medical care in both an in-patient and out-patient setting. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    5 credits

    HAP 522 - Clinical Medicine II

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students are introduced to, and become proficient in, medical interviewing and performing a physical examination. Emphasizes the process of synthesizing data to formulate a diagnostic plan through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, problem based learning, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. Data gathering and recording are taught in the problem oriented medical record format. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems (or medical subspecialty) approach. Students learn to both recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. The ultimate goal of these clinical medicine courses is to insure that students are optimally prepared to participate in the delivery of high quality medical care in both an in-patient and out-patient setting. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: HAP 521 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 521 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.7 credits

    HAP 523 - Clinical Medicine III

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students are introduced to, and become proficient in, medical interviewing and performing a physical examination. Emphasizes the process of synthesizing data to formulate a diagnostic plan through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, problem based learning, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. Data gathering and recording are taught in the problem oriented medical record format. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems (or medical subspecialty) approach. Students learn to recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. The ultimate goal of these clinical medicine courses is to insure that students are optimally prepared to participate in the delivery of high quality medical care in both an in-patient and out-patient setting. Prerequisite: HAP 522 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 522 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.6 credits

    HAP 524 - Clinical Medicine IV

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students become proficient in utilizing the history and physical information as they begin to synthesize data to formulate a diagnostic plan. This is emphasized through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems approach. Students learn to both recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: HAP 523 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 523 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.9 credits

    HAP 528 - Genitourinary, Sexual and Reproductive Health

    A comprehensive introduction to obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), female and male genitourinary system (GU) and human sexuality. Students will learn about structures, function, evaluation and treatments of the various diseases and conditions. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry level PA students only.

    4 credits

    HAP 532 - Diagnostic Imaging

    Provides an overview of common diagnostic imaging modalities and their indications, limitations, benefits and potential risks. Students learn how to utilize plain radiographs and other imaging studies in the diagnosis of disease with an emphasis on recognition of normal findings and their comparison to the abnormalities found in disease processes. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 534 - Introduction to Clinical Psychiatry

    Presents key principles of psychiatric evaluation and interviewing to include the mental status exam. Focuses on psychiatric problems seen in primary care, introduces the differential diagnosis and treatment of major psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, personality and mood disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and somatoform disorders. Fosters an awareness of social patterns that exert an impact on mental functioning. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    3 credits

    HAP 545 - Ethics and Health Care for Physician Assistants

    Provides an overview of ethics in health care in a rapidly changing society. Teaches students to approach ethical dilemmas using theoretical frameworks and decision making processes. Explores ethical issues surrounding health care reform and public health policy and includes distribution of resources and rationing of services. Introduces students to the ethical perspectives of euthanasia, reproduction, transplants, genetics, research on human subjects, pediatrics, cloning, stem cells and mental health through case studies. Reviews classic cases in health care ethics and their shaping of health policy. Discusses patient education and the Physician Assistant professional codes of ethics and standards. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    3 credits

    HAP 549 - Clinical Skills for the Physician Assistant Student

    The clinical skills course provides the physician assistant student with an overview of common clinical procedural skills and their indications, limitations, benefits and potential risks. Students are taught how to perform a number of commonly performed clinical procedures. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry level PA students only.

    1 credit, S/F graded

    HAP 551 - Research Design and Evidence-Based Medicine

    Provides students with basic knowledge and skills needed to formulate research questions and hypotheses, develop research protocols, critically evaluate and analyze scientific and medical journals, and to conduct computerized searches and literature reviews. Describes principals of Evidence-Based Medicine and emphasizes various types of clinical questions and tools available to answer them. By the end of this course, the student will choose a proposed topic for their capstone project. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 561 - Master's Project I

    Students will work with a faculty mentor to develop a clinical question and perform an initial literature search on a topic of interest. Topics should be well-focused and may include psychological, economic or ethical issues in health care as well as diagnostic or treatment-related questions. Following review by a faculty mentor, the student will submit summaries of selected articles as well as a outline. Open to entry-level PA students only. Prerequisite: HAP 551

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 5511 credit

    HAP 562 - Masters Project II

    Students will work with their faculty mentor to refine a clinical question and revise the presentation outline and article summaries submitted at the end of HAP 561. Emphasis will be placed on thoroughness of the literature search and clarity of the presentation. By completion of this course, students should have the presentation in its final form, and have developed a draft of a final paper. Open to entry-level PA students only. Prerequisite: 561

    Prerequisite(s): 5611 credit

    HAP 563 - Masters Project III

    Students will revise the presentation submitted at the end of HAP 562 with input from their faculty mentor, who will guide them in developing a concise, professional-appearing product, suitable for presentation at a professional conference. Students will present this to the faculty and other members of the class, and will be evaluated on the content, visual, and oral components of their work. Students will also complete and submit their final paper. Open to entry-level PA students only. Prerequisite: HAP 562

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 5621 credit

    HAP 570 - Internal Medicine Clerkship

    Provides practical clinical experience in caring for adult hospitalized patients on a medical service. Strengthens the student's skills in developing a comprehensive database with regard to a wide variety of common inpatient medical problems, stressing mastery of cognitive and affective information that enables the student to recognize normal and assess deviation from normal, and effectively consult and refer. Exposure to out-patient care is often included. Students learn to address personal and social issues that influence the care of the medical patient. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 571 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in the differential diagnosis, evaluation, management, and consultation and referral for normal and abnormal conditions in obstetrics and gynecology. Students will gain skills in obtaining patient histories, physical diagnosis and medical decision making through exposure to a broad base of patients with a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence patient care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 572 - General Surgery Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of surgical patients. Through exposure to a broad base of surgical patients, students will master the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to obtain focused patient histories and physical exams, construct a differential diagnosis, make sound medical decisions, and effectively consult and refer. Students will learn to address a variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the surgical patient. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 574 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in the medical care of acutely ill or injured patients. Students will enhance skills in obtaining focused patient histories, performing focused physical examinations, mastering emergency medical management and decision making, and effective consultation and referral. Emphasis is placed on student recognition of life threatening situations and the response to such situations. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the emergency medical patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 575 - Psychiatry Clerkship

    Provides students with practical experience in the recognition, evaluation and management of patients with mental illness. Through clinical interaction with mental health patients and workers, students will develop an understanding of the biological and psychosocial factors that influence a variety of psychiatric conditions, and effectively consult with other professionals and refer patients to the support services that are required to optimize the care of the psychiatric patient. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of this patient population. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.4 credits

    HAP 576 - Medicine Preceptorship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience working with the ambulatory medical patient. This preceptorship augments and develops directed data collection skills emphasizing a wide range of primary care medical problems and their management. Cognitive and affective skills that enable the student to recognize normal and assess abnormal findings and effectively consult and refer are a key aspect of learning during this experience. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the medical patient. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 577 - Pediatric Preceptorship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience working with ambulatory pediatric patients. Through exposure to a wide variety of primary care pediatric problems, students will develop directed data collection and patient management skills and learn how to effectively consult and refer. The preceptorship stresses those cognitive and affective skills that enable the student to recognize normal findings and assess abnormal findings. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the pediatric patient.

    5 credits

    HAP 579 - Geriatrics Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in working with elderly patients. Augments and strengthens students' skills in developing a thorough database and enhances student understanding of when to request a consultation or make a referral. Students work with a wide variety of common geriatric problems and learn how to appropriately modify their management approach to the indications, limitations, and methodology of diagnostic procedures and therapeutic regimens in the elderly. Students will also learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the geriatric patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 580 - Orthopedic Clerkship

    Provides students with practical experience in the care of patients with musculoskeletal disorders and acute injuries in the primary care setting. Students will develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to obtain directed patient histories, perform focused physical exams, make sound clinical decisions, and effectively consult and refer through exposure to patients with a wide variety of orthopedic problems. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the orthopedic patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.4 credits

    HAP 581 - Clinical Elective

    Provides students with the opportunity to explore an area of medical or surgical practice beyond basic required rotations. Students are encouraged to choose an area of emerging importance in health care and PA practice and/or a potential employment setting. This elective clerkship further augments and develops patient management skills in the chosen medical or surgical discipline and must be selected in consultation with the student's program faculty advisor. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of many patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.4 credits

    HAP 599 - Clinical Continuation

    This course is for physician assistant students continuing with clinical.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HAS 190 - Introduction to the Health Professions

    Presents topics of interest to students considering careers as health professionals. Introduces the student to basic concepts of health, factors influencing health care, health care settings, and selected health professions. May not be taken for credit in addition to LHW 102. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAS 300 - Issues in Health Care

    Examines major issues influencing health care delivery. Emphasizes analysis of significance of these issues to the health professions. Covers organization of the delivery system, professional roles, quality control, cost controls, health agencies and alternative delivery models, consumer life-styles, and health statistics. Integrates current trends in managed care, reimbursement, health policy and reform. Discusses infectious disease and nutrition. Allows for discipline-specific program development and implementation through HSC outreach efforts.

    2 credits

    HAS 310 - Applied Phonetics of English

    Provides a foundation for studying the speech sounds used in the production of American English. Discusses the branches of phonetics, classification of speech sounds, sound to symbol transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet and second language and social/regional dialectical influences.

    3 credits

    HAS 311 - Speech and Language Development

    Provides the students with knowledge about a child's speech and language development from birth through adolescence. Topics include theories of speech and language acquisition, neurological basis of speech language development including the motor and perceptual basis, speech and language development during infancy, preschool, school-age and adolescence, speech and language sampling analysis, and the importance of cultural linguistic diversity and environmental influences on development.

    3 credits

    HAS 312 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Mechanism

    Provides basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the speech, language and hearing mechanism. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the speech and auditory mechanism to different disorders and diseases. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to LIN 380.

    3 credits

    HAS 313 - Speech Science

    Introduces acoustics, psychoacoustics, acoustical and articulatory properties of speech production, theories and models of speech perception and apply theoretical information with current technology and research in the field. Discusses instrumentation used to measure respiratory, laryngeal, velopharyngeal and pharyngeal components. Prerequisite: HAS 312

    Prerequisite(s): HAS 3123 credits

    HAS 314 - Guided Observations in Speech-Language Pathology

    Introduces students to practical and professional issues in the assessment and intervention of children and adults with various communication and swallowing disorders within the context of guided video observations. Students will obtain 25 clock hours of diagnostic and therapy video-guided observations required for entry into a SLP graduate program.

    2 credits, S/U grading

    HAS 332 - Management Concepts for Health Professionals

    Addresses the operations within healthcare institutions from macro to micro levels of management. Analyzes the philosophy and significant occurrences affecting healthcare operations in the past, present and future. The divisions within healthcare operations (clinical, support and informational services, nursing, finance and ambulatory care) will address the following aspects of management: financial forecasting and monitoring, staffing, employee productivity and morale, customer service, cost containment, decision making and total quality management. Emphasizes hospital operations and presents nursing home and community healthcare center operations. Open to CLS and RC students only.

    1 credit

    HAS 335 - Medical Ethics

    Introduces health professional students to basic concepts and challenges in medical ethics. Uses a framework and decision-making process to help students learn how to approach ethical dilemmas. Explores current topics in health care ethics including advance directives, assisted dying, genetics, cloning, transplants, confidentiality, informed consent, and professional conduct.

    1 credit

    HAS 350 - Introduction to Statistics

    Discusses elements of biostatistics, graphs and tables, descriptive statistics, probability, populations of samples, normal distribution, hypothesis testing, and computers.

    2 credits

    HAS 351 - Research Literacy/Research Design

    Prepares students to perform a literature search in their respective disciplines to find scientific and health articles and books in the Health Sciences Center Library. Presents research terminology, methods, and design. Provides basic skills to enhance interpretation, evaluation and analysis of research articles, including the hypothesis, literature review, design, methodology, and data analysis.

    1 credit

    HAS 355 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    Introduces students to human integrative systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, emphasizes in detail each organ system and how homeostasis is maintained. Includes membrane, muscle, central and peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. Presents material and incorporates select examples of pathophysiology to emphasize relevance of material. Students will solidify an understanding of the structures and functions across all systems in the human body under normal conditions and select pathophysiology.

    4 credits

    HAS 363 - Computer Literacy for Health Professionals

    Surveys the uses of computers for health practitioners. Offers practical experience in literature database searching and use of applications software.

    1 credit

    HAS 391 - Readings in Health

    Supplementary specialized readings under faculty supervision. Topics determined by mutual agreement between undergraduate student and faculty and must have the approval of the program director in the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-3 credits

    HAS 399 - Independent Study in Health

    A special project involving advanced readings, reports, discussions, research, or special course work on topics or problems of the student's choosing, with the guidance of an assigned faculty member. Projects must have the approval of the program director in the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-6 credits

    HAS 490 - Research Tutorial

    An original research project is conducted. Prerequisite: HAS 351

    Prerequisite(s): HAS 3512 credits

    HAS 561 - Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    This course combines an overview of intermediate-level Spanish grammar with vocabulary and cultural elements relevant to the healthcare field. Intended for health professional students. Prerequisites: At least 2 semesters of college level Spanish or 2 years of high school Spanish. Please contact the instructor if you are not sure about your proficiency level.

    1 credit

    HAS 590 - Independent Study

    Independent study proposals in health sciences. Must have the approval of the Research and Directed Study Committee of the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-6 credits

    HAS 591 - Independent Readings

    Supplementary specialized readings for graduate students under faculty supervision. Topics include but are not limited to: community and public health, mental health, health policy, health care management, health care ethics, gerontology, patient education and health economics and policy. Approval must be obtained from the Research and Directed Study Committee of the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-3 credits

    HAS 592 - Special Topics

    Presents a comprehensive look at specific aspects of health policy from all relevant perspectives. Synergizes scientific, legislative and ethical points of view and how their relationship to policy formulation and implementation. Students will expand skills to effectively articulate details of the policy and develop an educated position on it. Dynamic discussion, essay writing and debate will be utilized to gauge information comprehension and opinion development.

    3 credits

    HAS 599 - Maintenance of Matriculation

    This course is for students who are maintaining matriculation while engaging in consultation with faculty regarding completion of courses and/or master's project. Students will be graded S/F.

    0-3 credits, S/F graded

    HAT 210 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

    Provides an introduction to the science of respiratory care, sleep technology, and cardiac care. Examines current trends in professional practice.Offers each student the opportunity to research and present a topic concerning the contemporary practice of a respiratory therapist, polysomnographic technologist, or cardiovascular technologist. Designed for lower-division four year respiratory care and polysomnographic technology majors. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAT 304 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology

    Presents a detailed study of the physiology of human respiration and circulation. Topics include functional cardiopulmonary anatomy, embryology, ventilation, diffusion, blood flow, gas transport, acid-base states, mechanics and regulation of ventilation and basic cardiac function.Prerequisite: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.4 credits

    HAT 315 - Pharmacology

    Covers the basic principles that govern the use of drugs in the clinical practice of Respiratory Therapists and Sleep Technologists. Develops specific knowledge for classes of drugs, important distinctions among members of each class, and both their relation to the organ systems they affect and the diseases they treat, including drug dosages and calculations. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3044 credits

    HAT 320 - Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Treatment I

    Provides the basic cardiac function, practical skills of electrocardiography, diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, cardiac medications and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic techniques. Examines theory and practical applications of electrocardiography, exercise stress testing, and Holter monitoring. Includes in-depth study of cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3043 credits

    HAT 330 - Pulmonary Pathology

    A comprehensive study of the etiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of various types of pulmonary pathologies. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3043 credits

    HAT 331 - Respiratory Care Techniques I

    Introduces the history and global significance of the practice of respiratory care, including the beginning skills and therapies that are utilized. Major topics include the global history that led to the creation of the profession; the global need to provide quality respiratory care; principles of infection prevention and control; a review of the basic physics of respiratory care; medical gas storage, delivery and therapy; humidity and bland aerosol administration; bedside monitoring; and lung expansion and airway clearance therapies. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience in the clinical application of the therapeutic modalities discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.3 credits

    HAT 332 - Respiratory Care Techniques II

    Course is second in a four part sequence. Continues the review of basic therapeutic modalities of respiratory care. Major topics include drug aerosol therapy, airway pharmacology, airway management, and blood gases. Emphasizes the clinical use of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, alternative site care, and disease and disaster management. Prerequisitie: HAT 331

    3 credits

    HAT 333 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Techniques

    Provides the basic technical skills of pulmonary function testing, including an introduction to the instrumentation and physical principles of clinical measurement; procedures for measuring the lung functions of ventilation, mechanics, diffusion, gas distribution and exchange; and interpretation of tests results and their relation to various pathophysiologies. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3043 credits

    HAT 335 - Medical Ethics

    Reviews professional guidelines for ethical conduct and approaches to ethical dilemmas for respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists. Explores ethical issues including the distribution of resources and rationing of services. Examines health care services in the United States and the rights of the U.S. citizen under federal and state health care laws. Discusses physician assisted suicide; terminal weaning; brain death; genetics; cloning and euthanasia; advance directives; confidentiality; informed consent; patient rights; professional conduct; and the legal issues that impact healthcare practice in the United States. Prerequisite: HAT 331

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3312 credits

    HAT 350 - Basic Respiratory Care Clinical

    An introduction to the clinical application of basic respiratory procedures such as oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, positive airway pressure therapy, arterial punctures and other monitoring and diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: HAT 331 and HAT 332

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 331 and HAT 3324 credits

    HAT 353 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Clinical

    Clinical application of spirometry, diffusion studies, blood gas analysis, flow volume loops, body plethysmography, helium dilution, nitrogen washouts, and bronchodilator responses. Prerequisite:HAT 333

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3332 credits

    HAT 410 - Introduction to Clinical Education

    Introduces clinical teaching to senior students. Modalities include the decision making process, teaching strategies, classroom management, instructional design, and formative and summative evaluation.

    2 credits

    HAT 411 - Clinical Teaching in Respiratory Care

    An extension of HAT 410. Develops skills for senior students to conduct clinical teaching strategies under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: HAT 410

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4104 credits

    HAT 415 - Respiratory Care Techniques IV

    Introduces advanced concepts, equipment and procedures used in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care. Provides students with decision making skills for initiation and management of advanced ventilator technology. Explores functions, clinical applications and troubleshooting of selected advanced instrumentation. Reviews equipment limitations, quality assurance, equipment maintenance and cost/benefit analysis where applicable. Prerequisites: HAT 420, HAT 431 and HAT 432

    2 credits

    HAT 420 - Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Treatment II

    Examines the theory and practical applications of invasive physiologic monitoring, including metabolic and hemodynamic monitoring, Swan-Ganz catheterization, cardiac output measurement and aseptic technique. Also contains an in depth study of the etiology, pathology and treatment of advanced cardiac disease, including congenital heart disease. Prerequisite: HAT 320

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3203 credits

    HAT 431 - Respiratory Care Techniques III

    Introduces the concepts of advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation used in the respiratory support of the critically ill patient. Emphasizes the physiological basis for ventilator use, indications for ventilation, parameters monitored during ventilation, and ventilator design, function and clinical application. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care Program; HAT 332

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division Respiratory Care Program; HAT 3324 credits

    HAT 432 - Perinatal Respiratory Care

    Examines anatomy, physiology, and pathology relating to management of the neonatal/pediatric patient. Includes analysis of neonatal and pediatric ventilator function in terms of mechanics and suitability in clinical application. Gives students the knowledge and skills needed to perform neonatal resuscitation. Prerequisite: HAT 332

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3324 credits

    HAT 450 - Critical Care Clinical

    Develops clinical skills in the management of the critical care patient. Includes specialized learning experiences in therapeutic modalities, mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular monitoring and home care ventilation. Prerequisites: HAT 350, HAT 431

    5 credits

    HAT 451 - Perinatal Care Clinical

    Develops clinical skills in the management of pediatric and neonatal critical care patients. Includes specialized learning experiences in therapeutic modalities, mechanical ventilation, and emphasizes specific technical procedures that differ from the adult patient. Prerequisite: HAT 432

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4324 credits

    HAT 470 - Polysomnographic Technology I

    Designed to provide entry-level personnel with both didactic and laboratory training in polysomnographic technology. Presents medical terminology, instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues and patient-technologist interactions. Lab sessions will provide practical experience in the skills required of an entry-level polysomnographic technologist. Prerequisites: HAT 331

    3 credits

    HAT 471 - Polysomnographic Technology II

    Provides training in more advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology. Students become familiar with the skills and knowledge needed to obtain and evaluate high quality sleep recordings. Covers all the aspects of sleep scoring and event recognition, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues, therapeutic interventions, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnographic technology. Prerequisite: HAT 470

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4702 credits

    HAT 475 - Polysomnographic Technology I Clinical

    Provides clinical training in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Familiarizes students with instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnographic technology. Provides patient contact in a sleep lab. Presents opportunity to observe, perform (under supervision) and evaluate sleep studies. Prerequisite: HAT 470

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4702 credits

    HAT 476 - Polysomnographic Technology II Clinical

    Provides clinical training in advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology. Familiarizes students with practical aspects of therapeutic intervention, sleep scoring equipment troubleshooting and artifact recognition. Prerequisites: HAT 470; HAT 471 and HAT 475

    2 credits

    HAT 482 - Physiologic Monitoring Clinical

    Provides a clinical experience in the hemodynamic and metabolic monitoring of patients in critical care units/labs. Covers invasive diagnostic cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterization, intra-arterial pressure monitoring, and indwelling arterial catheter insertion and monitoring. Prerequisites: HAT 420, HAT 431

    2 credits

    HAT 487 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical

    A clinical experience concentrating on program planning and evaluation of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. Includes discharge planning, rehabilitative services, stress testing, graded exercise and other supportive techniques. Prerequisites: HAT 320 and HAT 332

    2 credits

    HAT 490 - Independent Study

    Proposals for independent study in respiratory care must be submitted through the program director to the Committee on Research and Directed Study for approval prior to registration for this course.

    1-6 credits

    HAT 494 - Respiratory Care Board Review

    A practical discussion and seminar course that prepares the student to take the national certification and registry examinations. Each student will take self-assessment exams that analyze their technical and clinical skills in the areas of data collection and interpretation, as well as decision making skills. Prerequisites: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care Program; HAT 420, HAT 431 and HAT 432

    1 credit

    HAY 500 - Neuroscience for Physical Therapy

    Presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral and central nervous system. Presents principles in a systems approach to neuroscience. Follows the anatomy of a system, its physiology, pathophysiology and clinical relevance to the physical therapist. Introduces clinical topics as they relate to neuroscience including neurological testing; control of posture and balance; pain; muscle tone and spasticity; feedback versus feedforward control; reflex versus voluntary control; control of reaching and locomotion; perception and learning. Engages students in discussions identifying variant and invariant characteristics from one system to another and how systems work. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    4 credits

    HAY 501 - Growth and Development Across the Life Span

    Provides students with foundational knowledge of typical human development. Examines developmental sequences with emphasis on biophysical changes, motor skills, cognition, and psychosocial issues across the lifespan. Discusses the impact of social, cultural, and environmental differences on typical development. Integrates didactic information with observation experiences in order to prepare them for future coursework that requires application of these skills to the atypical population. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 502 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

    Examines the psychological and social factors that directly or indirectly affect an individual with a disability. Topics include identification of pre-morbid factors that contribute to the adjustment or responses to disability; impact of disability on family roles; the effects of pain on the individual; the influence of culture and spirituality on individual and family expectations of the health care system; and the economic, sexual, and societal aspects of disability. Explores the interactions of the individual with disability within the community. Focuses on concerns of the individual beyond physical rehabilitation. Topics include mental health disorders; motivation and adherence; humor in medicine; terminal illness; substance abuse; eating disorders; self-injurious behavior; and interpersonal abuse. Emphasizes the utilization of psychosocial information in the establishment of the plan of care for patients across the life span. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses2 credits

    HAY 504 - Neurological Physical Therapy I

    The first of a three course series designed to prepare second year physical therapy students to evaluate and treat patients with neurological dysfunction during their clinical experiences. Prepares students to examine, assess, and establish problem lists for individuals with various neurological disorders. Examines fundamental testing and assessment skills for sensation, musculoskeletal function, tone, reflexes, coordination, motor control, balance, postural stability, and function. Students will gain experience choosing appropriate outcome measures and gain competence in performing these measures. Justification for clinical decisions will be highlighted throughout. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 505 - Neurological Physical Therapy II

    The second of a three course series designed to prepare second year physical therapy students to evaluate and treat patients with neurological dysfunction during their clinical experiences. Fundamental assessment skills will include: PNF, bed mobility and trunk control, advanced gait, and motor control of the extremities. Introduces various treatment approaches and integrates approaches to create a comprehensive and patient-centered plan of care. Skills will be developed through role playing, videotape analyses, and clinical patient experiences. Lab experiences will require written and verbal justification for student clinical decisions. Prerequisites: Second year summer courses

    2 credits

    HAY 506 - Neurological Physical Therapy III

    The last of a series of three courses designed to prepare second year physical therapy students to evaluate and treat patients with neurological dysfunction during their clinical experiences. Offers continued practice and synthesis of examination data during the evaluation process, however, major emphasis is to develop and implement appropriate intervention strategies based on the best available evidence for people with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. Prerequisites: Second Year Fall Courses

    4.5 credits

    HAY 507 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy I

    The first of three courses within the musculoskeletal sequence. Explores neuromusculoskeletal concepts within the patient/client management model. Introduces orthopedic physical therapy practice emphasizes clinical decision-making and problem solving through on-going hypothesis generation and testing. Provides content that students will apply to paper cases as they establish goals, organize subjective and objective exams, and practice screening skills. Information that is obtained during typical physical therapy exams is utilized in discussions to practice the evaluation process including ruling out red flags, identifying yellow flags, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis, developing a problem list, and generating an intervention plan. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 508 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy III

    The last of three courses within the musculoskeletal sequence. Explores neuromusculoskeletal concepts within the patient/client management model. Orthopedic physical therapy practice of the upper extremities and spine is explored with an emphasis on clinical decision-making and problem solving through ongoing hypothesis generation and testing. Asked to apply content to paper cases and establish goals, organize subjective and objective exams, and practice screening skills. Information that is obtained during typical physical therapy exams is utilized in discussions to practice the evaluation and intervention process including ruling out red flags, identifying yellow flags, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis, developing a problem list, generating and implementing an intervention plan. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses4 credits

    HAY 509 - Pediatric Physical Therapy

    Emphasizes the study of atypical movement patterns in children. Presents developmental and long-term effects of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunction as they relate to movement. Students learn examination and interventions for subtle and complex movement dysfunctions resulting from a variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diagnoses, conditions, and syndromes including but not limited to preterm birth, torticollis, developmental hip dysplasia, OBPI, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), Spina Bifida and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Explores strategies for working with children presenting at the opposite ends of functional abilities (severe/multiple vs minimal handicapping conditions. Addresses the role of the physical therapist during transitions between delivery settings. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses4.5 credits

    HAY 512 - Prosthetics and Orthotics in Physical Therapy

    Provides a theoretical knowledge base as a framework for clinical intervention when providing treatment using orthotic and/or prosthetic devices for clients across the lifespan who present with amputations, diabetes, neurological disorders, and pathokinesiologic deficits of the musculoskeletal system. Presents course materials that reinforces course work from earlier basic science courses. Students will be expected to recall pertinent content from previous courses, apply that information in a clinically relevant manner, and critically solve problems covering client examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment when presented with a variety of clinical scenarios. Prerequisites: First Year Fall Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 513 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy II

    The second of three courses within the musculoskeletal sequence. Explores neuromusculoskeletal concepts within the patient/client management model. Evaluation skills are sharpened as clinical decision-making and differential physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis and intervention are introduced in the framework of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. These general skills are then applied to various neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower extremity. Functional anatomy, including the osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, myology and neurology of the lower extremity are explored as they relate to surgical and non-surgical neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Prerequisites: Second Year Summer Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 515 - Foundations of Kinesiology

    Explores the essential topics of Kinesiology and establishes a basis for future study of applied kinesiology. Introduces the study of normal human movement including topics such as movement description, muscle function, and biomechanics.

    1 credit

    HAY 517 - Exercise Physiology

    Provides a general background in exercise physiology. Topics include an introduction to energy systems and how they are recruited during different forms of exercise; an introduction to cardiopulmonary physiology and the response to exercise challenge; and the monitoring of cardiorespiratory and temperature vitals. Students will be expected to gain a general understanding of skeletal muscle physiology and recruitment, describe aerobic and anaerobic training effects, and understand exercise stress testing and prescription. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    1 credit

    HAY 518 - Foundations of Exercise and Movement in PT

    Presents an introduction to the fundamental principles of strength and flexibility. Fundamentals of muscle and connective tissue function from microstructure to macrostructure are considered in health and dysfunctional states through the life span. These basic principles will be expanded to explore the concept of myofascial mobility, extensibility and length. Explores muscle function including strength, muscle endurance, power, and control throughout the trunk and extremities. Students will combine the skills learned in Kinesiology with those learned in this course to begin the process of examination, evaluation and designing intervention programs for the movement dysfunction. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    3.5 credits

    HAY 519 - Kinesiology

    Explores the kinetics and kinematics of normal, purposeful human movement. Integrates knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as it applies to movement of the extremities and spinal column. Includes evaluation procedures such as manual muscle testing, measurement of joint range of motion, and gait assessment. Direct patient contact is scheduled. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    4.5 credits

    HAY 524 - Health, Wellness and Prevention in Physical Therapy

    Presents issues related to promotion of health and wellness and concepts of integrative, complementary and preventive medicine. Examines and integrates general fitness, nutrition and complementary medicine into exercise prescriptions for the following chronic diseases and conditions: cardiovascular disease; endocrinology and metabolic disorders; pulmonary disease; oncology; disorders of the bones and joints; spinal cord injury; stroke; depression; and intellectual disability. Based upon the findings of screens and individual client goals, students will develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of an individualized wellness program. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 525 - Advanced Therapeutic Exercise

    Provides students with the opportunity to apply and analyze therapeutic exercise techniques in order to formulate exercise programs for diverse patient and client populations. Students will be encouraged to discuss and build upon their knowledge of basic therapeutic techniques attained from previous coursework and clinical training experiences. Advanced techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in lab. Students will evaluate, set goals, develop therapeutic exercise programs and measure outcomes. Issues regarding frequency, intensity and duration of treatment will be discussed throughout the course. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 526 - Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology I

    Provides a foundation in medicine and differential diagnosis. Introduces the concepts of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the Patient/Client Management Model and outcomes management that guide the process of clinical decision-making. Integrates principles of pharmacology, medical imaging and laboratory diagnostic testing to facilitate safe and effective patient management. Familiarizes students with medical terminology and abbreviations for efficient and effective chart review and documentation. Common health conditions will be explored, focusing on epidemiology, pathophysiology, histology, as well as primary and secondary clinical characteristics. Discusses medical and surgical management and integration to formulate appropriate physical therapy interventions, precautions and contraindications related to each common health condition. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    4.5 credits

    HAY 527 - Foundations of Patient Care

    Emphasizes patient care in the acute care environment. Prepares students for functional mobility training for patients in all settings. Applies the laws of physics to body mechanics in order to safely and effectively assist patients with bedside functional mobility training. Prepares students to effectively guard patients during ambulation and engage in gait training with assistive devices. Students will perform initial evaluations, create physical therapy plans of care, and use vital signs and lab data to guide clinical decision making. Engages students in simulation-based learning experiences and integrated clinical experiences with patients of varying diagnoses and complexity to prepare them for their first clinical education experience. Prerequisite: First Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): First Year Fall Courses4 credits

    HAY 528 - Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology II

    Continues to build a critical foundation for Clinical Education I and the remainder of the professional curriculum by establishing a foundation in medicine and differential diagnosis. Students are expected to utilize the concepts of evidence-based practice, the ICF model of disablement, and the Patient/Client Management Model as frameworks for clinical decision-making. In-depth exploration of frequently encountered health conditions across the life span will be the continuing format. Presents epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, clinical characteristics with subsequent medical, pharmacological and surgical management of each health condition. Students will continue to build a repertoire of medical terminology, medical abbreviations and clinical outcome measures to promote efficient and effective chart review and documentation. Prerequisites: First Year Fall Courses

    5 credits

    HAY 534 - Motor Learning and Motor Control

    Establishes a context for the major explanatory concepts applied to the issues of coordination and skill and learning. Foundational material from Neuroscience will support the application and theory addressed throughout the course. Uses academic rationalization and cognitive processing philosophies to develop and refine intellectual processes. Students learn from historical perspectives of motor control to develop skills necessary to pose and solve problems, to infer, to hypothesize, and to locate needed resources for theoretically sound clinical judgments. Students read original research papers and current literature pertaining to motor learning, motor programs and dynamic pattern theory. Student will analyze papers examining loss of function related to disease or injury. Prerequisite: First Year Fall Classes

    Prerequisite(s): First Year Fall Classes3 credits

    HAY 543 - Integumentary and Vascular Physical Therapy

    Presents principles of skin anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal would healing, and the anatomy and role of both peripheral vascular system and lymphatic systems. Discusses physical therapy assessment and interventions. Includes focused practice in myofascial mobility and extensibility, lymphedema management, wound assessment, debridement, would dressing choices, and other available modalities. Engages students in practical skills during interactive lab sessions to demonstrate competence and integrate information in a clinically relevant manner to provide a framework for future safe and effective intervention with clients. Prerequisite: First Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): First Year Fall Courses2 credits

    HAY 544 - Biophysical Agents in Physical Therapy

    Introduces various physical, mechanical and electrotherapeutic biophysical agents. Covers the role of such agents in the management of impairments and pathology involving the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems. Explores evidence-based informed decision making for each of these agents through the analysis of appropriate literature. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 545 - Ethics and Health Care for Physical Therapists

    Provides an overview of the ethics of health care in a rapidly changing society. Explores ethical issues surrounding health care changes and public health policy. Includes an overview of ethics within patient education and discusses the professional code of ethics and standards. Students will learn how to approach ethical dilemmas using theoretical frameworks and decision-making processes. Introduces the student to the ethics within physical therapy and other health care professions through the use of case studies. Includes a review of classic cases in health care ethics, involving issues such as euthanasia and organ transplants from an ethical, legal and historical perspective. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 552 - Research Methods for Physical Therapists

    First of three courses designed to prepare students to search for and critically appraise scientific literature as well as understand the fundamentals of research methods, design, and statistics. Includes principles of evidence based practice, use of electronic data bases to search for evidence, research and measurement reliability and validity, research design, descriptive statistics, statistical inference, tests for experimental comparison, correlation, regression, and nonparametric tests. Addresses the relationship between statistics and research design by introducing relevant research articles in the healthcare field. Prerequisites: First Year Fall Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 557 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

    Second of three courses that introduce the concepts of evidence informed decision making by exploring the evidence based practice (EBP) model and the five steps of the EBP process. Builds upon the integration of research concepts that allow for the critical analysis of varying levels of research literature. Review of physical therapy literature will be used as a tool to integrate critical inquiry skills, depth of knowledge, and related clinical significance. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses1.5 credits

    HAY 558 - Evidence Based Practice Seminar

    Final of three courses that explore a broad spectrum of research literature examining physical therapy practice. Literature will be used as a tool to integrate student's critical inquiry skills and depth of knowledge. Students judge the strength of the evidence of each paper and draw conclusions regarding its clinical significance. When lacking evidence, challenges student to suggest ways to strengthen the current evidence. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    1-3 credits

    HAY 560 - Professional Practice I: Foundations

    First of two courses regarding the developing physical therapy professional. Discusses historical, ethical and legal foundations and current and emerging issues affecting change within the profession. Introduces the format and function of the APTA at the national and state levels. Examines the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist, the physical therapist assistant and the physical therapist aide in the present healthcare environment. Explores dynamics of professional interactions with patients, families and other healthcare providers.

    1.5 credits

    HAY 561 - Professional Practice II: Clinical Education

    Taught concurrently with theoretical and practical coursework in the curriculum to prepare the students for their first clinical experience. Offered before HAY 595 Clinical Education I to prepare students for patient and caregiver instruction and to provide students with knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the student and the clinical instructor within the healthcare environment. Examines different learning and teaching styles and their effect on the learning environment. The fundamentals of teaching as they apply to patient education, professional inservices, and clinical education are presented and practiced. Students are introduced to aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication, with opportunity to work in small groups for application of these principles. Preparation for the first clinical education experience, specifically clinical site and academic program expectations, professional behavior, and student responsibilities, are discussed in detail. Prerequisites: Second Year Summer Courses

    1.5 credits

    HAY 580 - Practicum

    A limited number of students may enroll in 3-6 credits of independent study in research, education, clinical practice, or management/administration. Each practicum project is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the student. Mentored by faculty with expertise in the area of study. Acceptable projects must include design, implementation and analysis phases. 3-6 credits by permission of the Program Director.

    3-6 credits

    HAY 589 - Case Studies I

    Integrates material from prior coursework and focuses on development of communication skills during physical therapy interactions with patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Students will engage in simulation-based learning experiences to help them develop their communication skills related to building relationships, opening a discussion, gathering information, understanding the patient perspective, sharing information, reaching agreement, providing closure, demonstrating empathy, and communicating accurate information. Students will also develop their skills related to self-reflection and feedback. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    .5 credit, S/F graded

    HAY 590 - Case Studies II

    Integrates material from prior coursework and requires students to hypothesize mechanisms of injury to develop an evidence-based evaluation plan for patients with orthopedic dysfunction. Students will engage in simulation-based learning experiences to help them understand the relationship between pathophysiology and signs and symptoms, choose and perform appropriate assessments, evaluate clinical data, determine a differential diagnosis, respond to changes in patient status, and make appropriate recommendations for interventions for patients with orthopedic dysfunction. Prerequisites: Second Year Fall Courses

    1 credit, S/F graded

    HAY 595 - Clinical Education I

    An eight-week full time clinical experience course and the first of four clinical experiences in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced beginner to intermediate level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to HAY 595.

    8 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 602 - Issues in Health Care Administration

    Provides a theoretical basis of successful management principles, as well as practical implementation strategies for these principles as they apply to the field of physical therapy. Emphasizes the basic management principles of planning, organizing, leadership, and controlling/coordination; marketing theory; business plan development; change management, total quality management/continuous quality improvement; regulatory agency and public policy impact; enhancement and maintenance of quality care including outcome analysis; emerging health care reimbursement models; and consulting approaches. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    1-3 credits

    HAY 620 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I

    Introduces students to the interpretation of data from various diagnostic tests commonly encountered in patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction. Engages classroom and laboratory activities designed to promote clinical decision making skills regarding the titration of exercise and the development of physical therapy interventions, including airway clearance techniques. Concentrates on the psychomotor skills needed to treat this patient population and the clinical reasoning skills required to ensure patient safety and improve patient outcomes. Prerequisites: Summer Year 2 Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 621 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy II

    Integrates material from prior coursework and utilizes information to develop an evidence-based total plan of care for patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction. Students engage in simulation-based learning experiences to help understand the relationship between pathophysiology and signs and symptoms; choose and perform appropriate assessments; evaluate clinical data; design and perform physical therapy interventions; respond to changes in patient status; and make appropriate recommendations for equipment and community programs for patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction. Prerequisites: Summer Year 3 courses.

    2 credits

    HAY 692 - Clinical Education II

    A nine-week full time clinical experience course and the second of four clinical experiences in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate intermediate level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to HAY 692.

    9 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 693 - Clinical Education III

    An eight-week full time clinical experience course and the third of four clinical experiences in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate intermediate level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to HAY 693.

    8 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 694 - Clinical Education IV

    A full time ten-week clinical experience course and the final clinical experience in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate entry level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to the HAY 694.

    8-12 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 699 - Clinical Continuation

    This course is for physical therapy students continuing with clinical.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HBA 461 - Regional Human Anatomy for Respiratory Therapists

    A lecture and laboratory course that includes dissections of the entire human body. The course is organized in three modules: (1) thorax and abdomen; (2) head and neck, including neuroanatomy; and (3) limbs. It covers regional and conceptual information on the gross anatomy of all organ systems in the human body. There is a lab fee associated with this course.

    Summer, 5 credits

    HBA 540 - Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists

    A lecture and laboratory course that includes dissections of the entire human body. The course is organized in three modules: (1) thorax and abdomen, (2) head and neck, including neuroanatomy, and (3) limbs. It covers regional and conceptual information on the gross anatomy of all organ systems in the human body. There is a lab fee associated with this course.

    Summer, 5 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

    HBA 542 - Advanced Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists

    Regional approach to the gross anatomy of the lower limb for physical therapy graduate students (DPT). The course is presented in conjunction with HYA519, Kinesiology for Physical Therapists. This module will offer an expanded view of the functional anatomy and arthrology of the hip, thigh, leg and foot. Labs will be three hours, one day per week. Enrollment will be limited to DPT students.

    Fall, 0 credit, S/U grading

    HBA 561 - Human Gross Anatomy for Physician Assistants

    A lecture and laboratory course that includes dissections of the entire human body. The course is organized in three modules: (1) thorax and abdomen; (2) head and neck, including neuroanatomy; and (3) limbs. It covers regional and conceptual information on the gross anatomy of all organ systems in the human body. There is a lab fee associated with this course.

    Summer, 5 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

    HBP 310 - Pathology

    A study of the basic mechanisms of disease and the pathophysiology of the important human illnesses. Primarily for Health Sciences Center students; others admitted with special permission.

    3 credits

    HBP 511 - Pathobiology for Graduate Health Care Practitioners

    For graduate students who have obtained primary health care baccalaureate degrees through the case study approach. Covers the underlying principles of modern experimental pathology. Focuses on the clinical aspects of the body system, including relevant underlying biochemistry, structure, or pathophysiology at the organ, tissue, cell or molecular level.

    Fall and Spring, 3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

    HBY 350 - Physiology

    The normal functioning of human tissues and organs and their regulation by the nervous and endocrine systems. Special emphasis is given to physiological control systems and the preservation of the constancy of the internal environment. Lectures, conferences, demonstrations. Only for Health Sciences Center students.

    4 credits

    HBY 501 - Physiology

    Introduces normal function of human tissues and organs and their regulation by nervous and endocrine systems. Emphasizes the organization and function of physiological control systems and the maintenance of a constant internal environment. Enrollment restricted to fully matriculated graduate students, with permission of instructor. Only Fall.

    4 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

    HHA 500 - Health Care Delivery Systems

    This course will focus on historic and current issues that impact the US healthcare delivery system with a primary focus on how health care is delivered, organized, governed, and financed. Special emphasis on how these concepts impact health care in the United States (US): current health policy and reform; social determinants of health; the interrelated concepts of access, quality, and cost; meaningful use; and more recent focus on value.

    3 credits

    HHA 501 - Hlth Info Esstls: Standards and Interoperability

    This course provides broad but significant immersion into the field of biomedical and health informatics with a special emphasis on the following topics: the clinical flow of data (acquisition, use, and storage of information in healthcare), biomedical research, informatics and public health, decision and cognitive science. Electronic health records, personal health records, personalized medicine, imaging, telemedicine, concepts of meaningful use, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are also explored.

    3 credits

    HHA 502 - Health Information Systems and HIT Essentials

    Provides broad but significant immersion into the fields of health information systems and health information technology (HIT). Emphasizes systems analysis, clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, telemedicine applications, mobile applications, cloud computing, architecture and infrastructures, and database and systems administration.

    3 credits

    HHA 503 - HC Cybersec: Regulations, Confidentiality, Privacy

    This course provides foundational knowledge in the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the confidentiality, privacy, and security on all levels of health-related information and infrastructures. Special emphasis on will be on the following: interoperability, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act,Privacy Rule and Security Standards, Code Set Rules, meaningful use, and information technology (IT) security forensics.

    3 credits

    HHA 504 - Cloud Computing Health Informatic Professionals

    This course will introduce open source cloud computing to a general audience along with the skills necessary to securely deploy applications and websites to the cloud. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics related to cloud computing that include the command line, Linux operating systems, open source software development, setting up servers and Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) stacks via docker, using GitHub, best practices for security, and the Domain Name System. No prior developer experience is necessary.

    3 credits

    HHA 505 - Healthcare Leadership and Management Essentials

    This course provides broad but significant immersion in organizational change, leadership, organizational behavior, project management, and change management. There is an emphasis on the following: healthcare project life-cycle, theoretical and applied strategies of managing change, communication and group dynamics, systems thinking, and strategic planning.

    3 credits

    HHA 506 - Research Design and Methodology for the Health Informatics Professionals

    This course provides an in-depth overview of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs and methodologies. Students will analyze and evaluate the strengths and limitations of methods research designs and methodologies most appropriate to the practice of health informatics. This course emphases critical review and techniques of applied research and evaluation. Upon course completion, attendees will understand how to: (1) design and analyze clinical research protocols, (2) comply with best practices for study conduct, data management, and regulations, and, (3) apply the principles and practices underlying ethical and reproducible research.

    3 credits

    HHA 507 - Data Science for Health Care: Python and R

    This course introduces the student to the emerging field of data science through the presentation of basic math and statistics principles, an introduction to the computer tools and software commonly used to perform the data analytics, and a general overview of the machine learning techniques commonly applied to datasets for knowledge discovery within health care. The students will identify a dataset for a final project that will require them to perform preparation, cleaning, simple visualization, and analysis of the data with such tools as Python and R. Understanding the varied nature of data, their acquisition and preliminary analysis provides the requisite skills to succeed in further study and application of the data science field within healthcare.

    3 credits

    HHA 530 - Clinical Decision Making and Process Improvement

    Provides in-depth immersion into the knowledge and skills required to implement effective clinical decision making systems and participate in the development of clinical process improvements that support effective, efficient, safe, timely, equitable, and patient-centered care. Summer and Fall courses. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall courses including HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507.

    4 credits

    HHA 531 - Health Information Systems

    Provides in-depth immersion into the knowledge and skills required to participate in the development or selection of an information system for clinicians; prepare clinicians prior to implementation and support them during implementation and ongoing operation of clinical information system; and evaluate the effectiveness of a system in meeting clinical needs. Summer and Fall courses. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall courses including HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507.

    4 credits

    HHA 532 - Leading and Managing Clinical Information Systems Change

    Provides in-depth immersion into the knowledge and skills required to lead, manage change, and promote adoption associated with implementing clinical information systems. Summer and Fall courses. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall courses including HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507.

    4 credits

    HHA 550 - Applied Healthcare Analytics

    Focuses on the design and implementation of analytics to aide in the evaluation of health in populations. Explores the role of the health care analyst and analytics in the improvement of healthcare delivery and outcomes. Consists of on-line lectures, videos, and hand on assignments with data set sand analytic models. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall Courses. Prerequisites: HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507. Department permission required.

    4 credits

    HHA 551 - Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

    This course will focus on the application of new and emerging technologies in healthcare, as well as the technologies that are utilized to extract, process, and manipulate data in cloud environments. This course will consist of discussions, lectures, and hands-on use of analytical tools for analysis and data extraction. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall Courses. Prerequisites: HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507. Department permission required.

    4 credits

    HHA 552 - Healthcare Data Visualization

    Focuses on techniques and tools for designing and implementing effective visual representations of healthcare data. Students will learn how to analyze, parse, and represent quantitative and text data visually, and how to present data that is clutter free, engaging and easy to comprehend. Hands-on course utilizes Tableau as a presentation platform for the designing and building of data visualizations. Students will learn to express findings, answer questions, and to drive data supported decisions in healthcare. Consists of three weeks of campus lecture, twelve weeks of hand-on use of data visualization tools, assignments, lectures, and on-line discussions. Prerequisites: HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507. Department permission required.

    4 credits

    HHA 586 - Specialization Practicum I

    This is the first course in a two-part experiential learning sequence designed to provide significant hands-on immersion into health informatics. This 180-hour practicum is a progressive experiential learning experience.

    6 credits

    HHA 588 - Specialization Practicum II

    This is the second and final course in a two-part experiential learning sequence designed to provide significant hands-on immersion into health informatics. This second 180-hour practicum is a progressive experiential learning experience that builds on the first experience.

    6 credits

    HHA 590 - Quality Improvement Project I

    This is the first course in a two-part sequence. Under faculty supervision, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate integration, synthesis, and application of their knowledge and skills by identifying a real-world health informatics problem and researching best practices that can be utilized to create a solution. A majority of the course work will be completed independently.

    6 credits

    HHA 592 - Quality Improvement Project II

    This is the second course in a two-part sequence designed to give the student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills acquired in the program. Students will build upon the work in HHA 590 to design a health informatics solution for a real-world problem. Under faculty mentor-ship, students will work independently, but will be required to meet synchronously in small groups during the last week of the semester for presentations. Students are also required to engage in a rigorous peer-review of other students¿ progress throughout the semester.

    6 credits

    HHA 599 - Practicum Continuation

    This course is for Applied Health Informatics students continuing with Practicum.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HHM 500 - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology Techniques

    Covers main techniques used in molecular biology, including direct and amplified nucleic acid-based methods. Emphasizes basic principles behind each test, interpretation of results, advantages and limitations of each methods, and type of specimen required for each test. Addresses the importance of quality control, biosafety and proper decontamination procedures to ensure accurate data for proper patient diagnosis.

    3 credits

    HHM 510 - Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory

    This 15-week laboratory course consists of a 6-hour weekly lab, during which the students perform hands-on activities covering the main molecular biology techniques used for the diagnosis of infectious and genetic diseases, determination of cancer markers, and forensic testing. Techniques include nucleic acid isolation, purification and quantification, DNA separation, amplification and sequencing. Prerequisite: HHM 500

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 5003 credits

    HHM 511 - Application of Molecular Biology in Diagnostics

    Introduces the applications of molecular biology techniques in diagnostics of various diseases. The students will learn the molecular mechanisms underlying infection by microorganisms, genetically inherited diseases as well as cancer, and how molecular techniques can help with the diagnosis and prognosis of these diseases. Addresses the advantages and limitations of different techniques available, as well as the importance of quality control. Prerequisite: HHM 500

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 5003 credits

    HHM 516 - Application of Molecular Biology in Research

    Focuses on various applications of molecular biology techniques in both basic and translational medical research. High emphasis will be placed on the understanding of the molecular pathways involved in various diseases, including cancer, genetically inherited diseases and infection by microorganisms. The students will learn how the power of molecular genetic analysis is used to identify, isolate and characterize genes that cause and contribute to the etiology of human diseases. Explains how various molecular biology techniques can be applied to diagnose diseases and to develop potential therapeutics. Discusses the advantages and limitations of different techniques, as well as the importance of quality control. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 5113 credits

    HHM 520 - Flow Cytometry Laboratory

    This laboratory course consists of 30 hours of hands-on activities, and covers the main techniques used in the flow cytometry laboratory. This laboratory will be given once weekly, on weekends or weeknights. Students will perform numerous immunophenotyping techniques, including stem cell quantitation, hematologic and non-hematologic neoplasms, minimal residual disease, fetal hemoglobin and cell functional assays. Students will learn how to do quality assurance and instrumentation maintenance, and will gain hands-on experience with the application software used by flow cytometers. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-requisite: HHM 521

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-requisite: HHM 5211 credit

    HHM 521 - Flow Cytometry Methods and Applications

    Introduces students to the applications of flow cytometry techniques and their applications in the diagnosis and prognosis of human diseases including leukemia and lymphoma, primary immunodeficiency diseases, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection detection of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, cytometry clinical transplantation, leukocyte functional assays, cell apoptosis, CD34 positive stem cell enumeration, immunologic dysfunction, and DNA and cell proliferation measurements in cancer cells. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-Requisite: HHM 520

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-Requisite: HHM 5202 credits

    HHM 531 - Cytogenetics Methodology and Applications

    Focuses on the impact of chromosome abnormalities on the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cytogenetic syndromes. Covers basic cytogenetic concepts and laboratory techniques required for the detection of various diseases, including sex chromosome abnormalities, the fragile X syndrome, and structural and numerical chromosome abnormalities, with special emphasis on the mechanisms underlying these syndromes. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 545

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 5452 credits

    HHM 540 - Laboratory Operations in Molecular Biology

    Covers the main principles of laboratory standards used in the molecular diagnostics, including pre- and post-analytical operations, test result documentation, quality assurance and quality control. Considers the importance of safety, regulation and standards.Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 5212 credits

    HHM 545 - Ethics in the Laboratory

    Reviews professional guidelines for ethical conduct and approaches to ethical dilemmas for laboratory scientists. Explores ethical issues, including responsible research conduct, good laboratory practice, and research with human subjects. Discusses ethical principles in genetics and genetic engineering; advance directives, confidentiality, informed consent, patient rights, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). All aspects of this class will be presented and discussed via a distance learning format using Blackboard. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 5212 credits

    HHM 551 - Research Methods and Scientific Writing

    Introduces students to the basic concepts of biomedical research. Emphasizes critical evaluation of published scientific literature, and how to plan, design and conduct a research study. Presents the proper use of the different statistical methods required to analyze research data. Teaches students how to communicate effectively as scientists by writing high quality scientific papers, giving oral presentations, and putting together a research proposal. The students will apply these concepts to their own writing. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 545

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 5453 credits

    HHM 570 - Journal Club on Medical Molecular Biology

    Students participate in critical analysis of scientific journal articles from a diverse set of topics related to the field of molecular biology including molecular diagnostics, molecular microbiology, cancer research, genetically inherited diseases and genomics, among others. In each session, a student presents the essential information of the paper including background, significance, hypothesis, experimental methods, results and conclusions by means of a narrated Powerpoint presentation. Following the presentation, the rest of the class discuss and analyze the content of the paper in an online discussion forum. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 545

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 5451 credit

    HHM 581 - Clinical Practicum in Molecular Diagnostics

    This is a two week fulltime practicum in a Clinical Molecular Diagnostics lab designed to give students supervised practical application of what was learned in classes. The students will be provided with on-the-job training while experiencing the work environment in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits

    HHM 583 - Clinical Practicum in Flow Cytometry

    This is a two week fulltime practicum in a Clinical Flow Cytometry lab designed to give students supervised practical application of what was learned in classes. The students will be provided with on-the-job training while experiencing the work environment in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. This will be repeatable course, for additional course credits. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits

    HHM 585 - Clinical Practicum in Cytogenetics

    This is a two week fulltime practicum in a cytogenetics diagnostics lab designed to give students supervised practical application of what was learned in classes. The students will be provided with on-the-job training while experiencing the work environment in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits

    HHM 596 - Capstone Project in Medical Molecular Biology

    Culminating experience designed to for students to choose a topic of interest within the area of molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry, or cytogenetics and further investigate it by means of a systemic literature review. Topics can be problems identified during clinical practice or learned in classes. Students will need to develop a comprehensive proposal that will be reviewed by faculty. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits

    HHS 510 - Aphasia and Related Disorders

    Provides current theory and practice in the identification, assessment, and intervention of aphasia in adults. Includes the anatomy, neuropathology and the cognitive and communication characteristics associated with different types of aphasias and Right Hemisphere Syndrome. Covers evidence-based practices in the assessment and intervention, multicultural issues during service delivery, patient and family education, and client advocacy. Students will learn how to translate research into clinical practice.

    3 credits

    HHS 511 - Cognitive Communication Disorders

    Provides information about the assessment and intervention of cognitive communication disorders, including traumatic brain injury, primary progressive aphasia and dementia. Discusses evaluating and treating cognition, including attention, memory and executive function skills. Discusses evidence based practice for assessment and intervention with a focus on The World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model. Opportunities will be available for interprofessional practice and discussion about multicultural service delivery, partner/family education and challenges that clinicians face in today's healthcare system.

    1 credit

    HHS 512 - Neuroscience in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Covers the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the speech, language, hearing, and swallowing mechanism. This intensive neuroscience course includes neuroanatomical dissections, lectures, and clinical problem solving. Requires students to conduct a cranial nerve exam examining the cranial nerves responsible for speech and swallowing with a client diagnosed with a communication or swallowing disorder. Uses team-based and problem-based learning in the classroom to help students apply their theoretical knowledge into clinical practice.

    3 credits

    HHS 513 - Adult Dysphagia

    Examines the anatomy and physiology of normal and disordered swallowing in the adult population. Includes assessment and intervention of swallowing disorders; etiologies of swallowing disorders; working with tracheotomy/ventilator dependent populations; ethical considerations; documentation; insurance coverage; importance of client advocacy; and education of family and other professionals. Students will refine their skills through case scenarios, role-playing situations, interprofessional education and interprofessionl practice. Prerequisites: Completion of Year One Fall Courses

    3 credits

    HHS 514 - Neuromotor Speech Disorders

    Covers the etiology, assessment and intervention of motor speech disorders secondary to developmental or acquired central and/or peripheral damage to the nervous system of adults and children. Includes the identification and differentiation of various motor speech disorders secondary to neurological injury. Discusses best practice in assessment and intervention with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, ethical case studies, functional treatment outcomes, importance of interprofessional education, and client advocacy. Students will observe in the ALS team clinic at Stony Brook University Hospital.

    3 credits

    HHS 520 - Preschool Child Language Disorders

    Examines the theories of language development, evidence-based practice assessment and intervention of language delays/disorders in preschool children, multicultural service delivery, treatment advocacy and outreach, designing intervention plans, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships, and the role of family in the intervention process. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge to clinical practice by eliciting a language sample from a preschool child.

    3 credits

    HHS 521 - Speech Sound Disorders

    Covers articulation and phonological development, theories of development, and disorders in children. Discusses best practice in assessment and intervention with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, language difference versus disorder, multicultural issues in service delivery, and phonological awareness. Students will apply theory into clinical practice by completing a speech sample assignment with a child diagnosed with a speech sound disorder.

    3 credits

    HHS 522 - Early Intervention in Speech-Language Pathology

    Includes information about the normal development of feeding/oral-motor skills and its relation to overall motor development. Discusses feeding, craniofacial syndromes and disorders. Students will observe a session at the Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Center. Discusses information about clinical practice in early intervention, caregiver training, multicultural issues in service delivery, and counseling of families. Includes discussion about evidence-based practice approaches to assessment and intervention of children who are medically fragile and how to best facilitate communication and feeding with these children.

    3 credits

    HHS 523 - Language and Literacy Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents

    Provides an overview about school-age and adolescent language and literacy disorders. Covers models of language and reading development. Discusses evidence-based practice assessment and intervention of oral and written language disorders in school-age children and adolescents, multicultural service delivery, treatment advocacy and outreach, designing intervention plans accounting for Common State Core Standards and Response to Intervention (RTI), and providing therapy services to children in schools. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge to clinical practice by eliciting narrative samples from a school-age child.

    3 credits

    HHS 524 - Autism and Social Communication Disorders

    Reviews current research about speech-language, cognitive, and social communication aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Discusses possible theories of ASD, the diagnostic criteria used to identify these children, best practices in assessment and intervention. Focuses on the role of families in the assessment and intervention process, using effective intervention strategies, and collaborative and interdisciplinary models of service delivery for children diagnosed with Autism and social communication disorders.

    2 credits

    HHS 526 - Foundations of Teaching English Language Arts to Bilingual Language Learners

    Provides the students with an understanding of methods of teaching English language arts to bilingual English language learners, including literacy for meeting the State learning standards for students. This is a required course for students who wish to obtain a Bilingual Extension in any registered and approved Base Certification Program. There is a requirement of 25 hours of field experience dedicated to observations and paraprofessional authentic activites.

    3 credits

    HHS 530 - Voice and Resonance Disorders & Instrumentation

    Provides a thorough understanding of physical, physiological and pedagogical principles in understanding professional and nonprofessional impaired voice production in children and adults. Discusses vocal anatomy, voice classification, and us of instrumentation for assessment and intervention. Provides information about evidence-based practices in assessment and intervention, multicultural issues, and client advocacy. Students will integrate their theoretical skills with clinical practice by engaging in real life scenarios and case studies.

    3 credits

    HHS 531 - Fluency Disorders

    Provides the theoretical knowledge about the nature and possible etiologies of fluency disorders, and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention in the preschool, school-age, adolescent and adult populations. Emphasizes working with family and friends of persons who stutter. At the culmination of the course, students will complete a diagnostic evaluation and an intervention plan of a person with a fluency disorders.

    2 credits

    HHS 532 - Aural Rehabilitation

    Provides information and strategies for aural habilitation/rehabilitation with children and adults. Topics include hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive technology, speech reading, auditory training, listening skills impacted by hearing loss, deafness, auditory processing disorders and communication strategies and counseling techniques. Students will develop an intervention plan based on communication skills and needs of the individual and learn about collaborating as part of multidisciplinary teams.

    2 credits

    HHS 533 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    Examines the design, selection, and use of augmentative and alternative methods of communication. Addresses the populations for which they are appropriate, and issues related to the prevention, assessment and intervention of persons using augmentative and alternative methods and devices, client advocacy, and service delivery models. Students will also learn about incorporating evidence-based practices and multicultural services deilivery in assessment and intervention.

    2 credits

    HHS 536 - Seminar in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

    Prepares students to provide evidence-based practice assessment and intervention with patients in a medical setting. Students will apply ethical and professional practice skills during problem-based and team-based case studies. Topics include: identifying the role of the SLP as a member of the rehabilitation team in healthcare, identifying pertinent background information and applying the information in making decisions about the patient's communication and swallowing function, creating functional treatment plans, and interprofessional education and practice. Students will also participate in neurology grand rounds.

    1 credit

    HHS 539 - Seminar in Counseling

    Provides an overview about counseling in speech-language pathology, specifically in interdisciplinary and collaborative healthcare and educational settings. Covers the role of the speech-language pathologist in the counseling process, contemporary counseling issues, models of counseling, multicutural issues and advocacy during prevention and wellness, screening, assessment and treatment in different service areas. Incorporates case studies and team-based learning.

    1 credit

    HHS 540 - Foundations of Clinical Practice

    Provides the students with a thorough understanding of the assessment and therapy principles, methods and procedures in speech-language pathology. Topics include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), universal precautions, CALIPSO, writing behavioral objectives, session plans, progress notes, individual and group therapy, data accountability and recording, and teaching strategies. Students will attain 25 hours of supervised clinical observation if they did not attain at the undergraduate level. Corequisite: HHS 581

    2 credits

    HHS 542 - Clinical Concepts in Audiology

    Provides knowledge and skills necessary to perform the responsibilities as outlined in the scope of practice of the speech-language pathologist. Discusses pure tone screenings, otoscopic inspection, tympanometry screening, listening checks for hearing aids, multicultural screening considerations, and counseling patient/family.

    2 credits

    HHS 546 - Speech Language Pathology in Schools

    Covers the role of the speech-language pathologist in the school setting, models of service delivery, historical and legal foundations of education, scheduling, individualized education planning, multicultural service delivery, importance of collaboration and consultation, Common Core Standards, managing the educational environment to maximize communication opportunities, and communication with family and professionals. Describes models and theories of typical and atypical growth and behavior across age groups, and philosophies that provide the foundation for research- based special education practice.

    3 credits

    HHS 551 - Research Methods and Resources in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Teaches students to be critical consumers of different types of research in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Topics include research designs; accessing and assessing articles in journals; using Refworks; creating an annotated bibliography; ethics in research; Institutional Review Board; Evidence-Based Practice in communication disorders; HIPAA; and constructing a presentation/professional poster. Students will be required to write a research proposal including a research question, theoretical position, supportive literature review, and methodology.

    2 credits

    HHS 572 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Clinical

    Required clinical/seminar for students pursuing their TSSLD certification. Students will complete 150 clock hours of supervised clinical practice in a school setting. Seminar will meet once weekly and allow students to discuss evidence-based practice assessment and intervention in the school setting, models of service delivery, multicultural diversity, advocacy and outreach, classroom management, NYS Standards, educating family, collaboration with professionals, and reflect about their clinical experiences.

    4 credits

    HHS 574 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Bilingual Clinical

    Required clinical/seminar for students pursuing their Bilingual Extension certification. Students are required to complete 150 clock hours (50 hours with bilingual population) of supervised clinical practice in a bilingual school setting. There will be a seminar which will meet once weekly and allow students to discuss evidence-based practice assessment and intervention in the school setting, models of service delivery, multicultural diversity, advocacy and outreach, classroom management, NYS Standards, educating family, collaboration with professionals, and reflect about their clinical experiences

    4 credits

    HHS 581 - Clinical I

    Integrates information learned in concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences, classroom discussions and clinical simulations with other allied health professionals. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences and clinical simulations. Students will complete an evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Corequisite: HHS 540 Foundations of Clinical Practice

    .5 credit

    HHS 582 - Clinical II

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention, and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with adults and children. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at clinical sites affiliated with Stony Brook University. Students will complete an evidence- based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540 and HHS 581 (with a minimum grade of B)

    1 credit

    HHS 583 - Clinical III

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with children and adults. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at an outside placement. Students will complete an evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540, HHS 581, HHS 582 (with a minimum grade of B)

    1.5 credits

    HHS 584 - Clinical IV

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention, and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with children or adults. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at an outside placement. Students will complete and evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540, HHS 581, HHS 582, and HHS 583 (with a minimum grade of B).

    3 credits

    HHS 585 - Clinical V

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with children or adults. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at an outside placement. Students will complete an evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540, HHS 581, HHS 582, and HHS 583 (with a minimum grade of B). NOTE: This course required clinical for students not completing the TSSLD or TSSLD with Bilingual Extension. Foundations of Clinical Practice, Clinical I, Clinical II, Clinical III, and Clinical IV are pre-requisites for this course.

    3 credits

    HHS 586 - Audiology Clinical

    Provides practical skills necessary to perform the responsibilities as outlined in the scope of practice of the speech-language pathologist. Students will gain hands-on experience performing pure tone screenings, otoscopic inspection, tympanometry screenings, listening checks for hearing aids, and making referrals to audiologists. Corequisite: HHS 542

    .5 credit

    HHS 587 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology Clinical

    Students will provide evidence-based practice assessment with children and adults diagnosed with communication and swallowing disorders. Students will be selecting and administering evaluation procedures, adapting evaluation procedures, interpreting and synthesizing information to determine diagnoses, considering multicultural service delivery and treatment advocacy and outreach, designing intervention plans, establishing and maintain collaborative relationships, making appropriate referrals and recommendations, providing counseling and education to patients/family and other professionals, writing diagnostic reports, and adhering to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Corequisite: HHS 544

    .5 credit

    HHS 594 - Capstone Project in Speech-Language Pathology and Praxis Examination Preparation

    This hybrid course will cover the nine ASHA areas of specialty, including speech sound disorders; child language/literacy disorder; adult language/neurological disorders; voice disorders; fluency disorders; augmentative and alternative communication; dysphagia; research methods; and cultural aspects of communication disorders. Discusses basic human communication; audiology/hearing; counseling; professional issues; and research. Provides necessary tools to prepare and present a professional poster illustrating students' research study. Students will write a research paper summarizing their capstone project for submission to a journal or for a professional presentation.

    2 credits

    HSC 500 - Health, Sciences and Society

    Interdisciplinary course for HSC students (Nursing, Social Welfare, Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine and Public Health). Topics include communication, health economics, scope of practice, ethics, law, policy, public health and medical informatics.

    3 credits

    HTM 39 - Radiologic Technology Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Radiologic Technology. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national registry and certification exams as well as NYSDOH licensing.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 49 - Radiation Therapy Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Radiation Therapy. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national registry and certification exams as well as NYSDOH licensing.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 59 - Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national registry and certification exams.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 69 - Medical Dosimetry Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Medical Dosimetry. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national certification exam.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 79 - EMT-Paramedic Program

    The EMT-Paramedic training program is designed to train effective and compassionate paramedics in accordance with standards established by the United States Department of Transportation. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take examinations for national and New York State certification

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 99 - Anesthesia Technology Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Anesthesia Technology. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national certification exams.

    0 credit, S/F graded
  • Applied Health Informatics, MS

    Applied Health Informatics, MS

    HHA 500 - Health Care Delivery Systems

    This course will focus on historic and current issues that impact the US healthcare delivery system with a primary focus on how health care is delivered, organized, governed, and financed. Special emphasis on how these concepts impact health care in the United States (US): current health policy and reform; social determinants of health; the interrelated concepts of access, quality, and cost; meaningful use; and more recent focus on value.

    3 credits

    HHA 501 - Hlth Info Esstls: Standards and Interoperability

    This course provides broad but significant immersion into the field of biomedical and health informatics with a special emphasis on the following topics: the clinical flow of data (acquisition, use, and storage of information in healthcare), biomedical research, informatics and public health, decision and cognitive science. Electronic health records, personal health records, personalized medicine, imaging, telemedicine, concepts of meaningful use, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are also explored.

    3 credits

    HHA 502 - Health Information Systems and HIT Essentials

    Provides broad but significant immersion into the fields of health information systems and health information technology (HIT). Emphasizes systems analysis, clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, telemedicine applications, mobile applications, cloud computing, architecture and infrastructures, and database and systems administration.

    3 credits

    HHA 503 - HC Cybersec: Regulations, Confidentiality, Privacy

    This course provides foundational knowledge in the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the confidentiality, privacy, and security on all levels of health-related information and infrastructures. Special emphasis on will be on the following: interoperability, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act,Privacy Rule and Security Standards, Code Set Rules, meaningful use, and information technology (IT) security forensics.

    3 credits

    HHA 504 - Cloud Computing Health Informatic Professionals

    This course will introduce open source cloud computing to a general audience along with the skills necessary to securely deploy applications and websites to the cloud. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics related to cloud computing that include the command line, Linux operating systems, open source software development, setting up servers and Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) stacks via docker, using GitHub, best practices for security, and the Domain Name System. No prior developer experience is necessary.

    3 credits

    HHA 505 - Healthcare Leadership and Management Essentials

    This course provides broad but significant immersion in organizational change, leadership, organizational behavior, project management, and change management. There is an emphasis on the following: healthcare project life-cycle, theoretical and applied strategies of managing change, communication and group dynamics, systems thinking, and strategic planning.

    3 credits

    HHA 506 - Research Design and Methodology for the Health Informatics Professionals

    This course provides an in-depth overview of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs and methodologies. Students will analyze and evaluate the strengths and limitations of methods research designs and methodologies most appropriate to the practice of health informatics. This course emphases critical review and techniques of applied research and evaluation. Upon course completion, attendees will understand how to: (1) design and analyze clinical research protocols, (2) comply with best practices for study conduct, data management, and regulations, and, (3) apply the principles and practices underlying ethical and reproducible research.

    3 credits

    HHA 507 - Data Science for Health Care: Python and R

    This course introduces the student to the emerging field of data science through the presentation of basic math and statistics principles, an introduction to the computer tools and software commonly used to perform the data analytics, and a general overview of the machine learning techniques commonly applied to datasets for knowledge discovery within health care. The students will identify a dataset for a final project that will require them to perform preparation, cleaning, simple visualization, and analysis of the data with such tools as Python and R. Understanding the varied nature of data, their acquisition and preliminary analysis provides the requisite skills to succeed in further study and application of the data science field within healthcare.

    3 credits

    HHA 530 - Clinical Decision Making and Process Improvement

    Provides in-depth immersion into the knowledge and skills required to implement effective clinical decision making systems and participate in the development of clinical process improvements that support effective, efficient, safe, timely, equitable, and patient-centered care. Summer and Fall courses. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall courses including HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507.

    4 credits

    HHA 531 - Health Information Systems

    Provides in-depth immersion into the knowledge and skills required to participate in the development or selection of an information system for clinicians; prepare clinicians prior to implementation and support them during implementation and ongoing operation of clinical information system; and evaluate the effectiveness of a system in meeting clinical needs. Summer and Fall courses. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall courses including HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507.

    4 credits

    HHA 532 - Leading and Managing Clinical Information Systems Change

    Provides in-depth immersion into the knowledge and skills required to lead, manage change, and promote adoption associated with implementing clinical information systems. Summer and Fall courses. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall courses including HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507.

    4 credits

    HHA 550 - Applied Healthcare Analytics

    Focuses on the design and implementation of analytics to aide in the evaluation of health in populations. Explores the role of the health care analyst and analytics in the improvement of healthcare delivery and outcomes. Consists of on-line lectures, videos, and hand on assignments with data set sand analytic models. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall Courses. Prerequisites: HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507. Department permission required.

    4 credits

    HHA 551 - Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

    This course will focus on the application of new and emerging technologies in healthcare, as well as the technologies that are utilized to extract, process, and manipulate data in cloud environments. This course will consist of discussions, lectures, and hands-on use of analytical tools for analysis and data extraction. Prerequisites: Summer and Fall Courses. Prerequisites: HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507. Department permission required.

    4 credits

    HHA 552 - Healthcare Data Visualization

    Focuses on techniques and tools for designing and implementing effective visual representations of healthcare data. Students will learn how to analyze, parse, and represent quantitative and text data visually, and how to present data that is clutter free, engaging and easy to comprehend. Hands-on course utilizes Tableau as a presentation platform for the designing and building of data visualizations. Students will learn to express findings, answer questions, and to drive data supported decisions in healthcare. Consists of three weeks of campus lecture, twelve weeks of hand-on use of data visualization tools, assignments, lectures, and on-line discussions. Prerequisites: HHA 500, HHA 501, HHA 502, HHA 503, HHA 504, HHA 505, HHA 506, and HHA 507. Department permission required.

    4 credits

    HHA 586 - Specialization Practicum I

    This is the first course in a two-part experiential learning sequence designed to provide significant hands-on immersion into health informatics. This 180-hour practicum is a progressive experiential learning experience.

    6 credits

    HHA 588 - Specialization Practicum II

    This is the second and final course in a two-part experiential learning sequence designed to provide significant hands-on immersion into health informatics. This second 180-hour practicum is a progressive experiential learning experience that builds on the first experience.

    6 credits

    HHA 590 - Quality Improvement Project I

    This is the first course in a two-part sequence. Under faculty supervision, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate integration, synthesis, and application of their knowledge and skills by identifying a real-world health informatics problem and researching best practices that can be utilized to create a solution. A majority of the course work will be completed independently.

    6 credits

    HHA 592 - Quality Improvement Project II

    This is the second course in a two-part sequence designed to give the student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills acquired in the program. Students will build upon the work in HHA 590 to design a health informatics solution for a real-world problem. Under faculty mentor-ship, students will work independently, but will be required to meet synchronously in small groups during the last week of the semester for presentations. Students are also required to engage in a rigorous peer-review of other students¿ progress throughout the semester.

    6 credits

    HHA 599 - Practicum Continuation

    This course is for Applied Health Informatics students continuing with Practicum.

    0 credit, S/F graded
  • Athletic Training, MS

    Athletic Training, MS

    HAL 510 - Strength and Conditioning for the Healthcare Practitioner

    Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning for the future or practicing healthcare practitioner. Emphasizes exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization, administration, testing, and evaluation. Prepares students for nationally- accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam. Open to non SHTM students Prerequisite: ANP 300, HAN 200 or Equivalent Anatomy Course; Instructor Consent Required

    Prerequisite(s): ANP 300, HAN 200 or Equivalent Anatomy Course; Instructor Consent Required3 credits

    HAL 515 - Foundations of Athletic Training

    Introduces the student to athletic training and the role of the athletic trainer. Topics include the historical development of the profession, concept of the sports medicine team, and injury documentation. Emphasizes strategies for injury prevention, assessment, and treatment. Focuses instruction on the recognition and management of medical emergencies, training and conditioning techniques, and the fabrication and application of taping, wrapping, supportive, and protective devices.

    4 credits

    HAL 520 - Principles of Physical Agents

    Introduces the use of therapeutic interventions to manage a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Emphasizes an evidence-based practice approach to making sound clinical decisions for the use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include tissue response to injury, pain physiology, psychological response to injury, and therapeutic interventions for inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions.

    3 credits

    HAL 525 - Evidence Based Practice

    Introduces concepts of evidence based practice (EBP) in athletic training. The student will learn how to obtain, process, examine, and appraise peer reviewed journal articles. The students will become a consumer of literature and form a foundation for clinical practice as well as identifying areas of interest for future research projects through literature searches and round table discussions of literature.

    1 credit

    HAL 530 - Critical Care

    This course will enable the student to evaluate and manage patients with acute conditions, including triaging conditions that are life threatening or otherwise emergent across all systems of the body. Students are required to have current certification in Basic Life Support CPR.

    4 credits

    HAL 535 - Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment I

    Focuses on the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries to the lower extremity. Emphasizes the components of the comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and the establishment and implementation of therapeutic interventions.

    5 credits

    HAL 540 - Clin Diagnosis & Treatment II

    Focuses on the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries of the head, cervical spine, and upper extremity. Emphasizes the components of a comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and the establishment and implementation of therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: Year 1 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Summer Courses5 credits

    HAL 545 - Clin Diagnosis & Treatment III

    Focuses on the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries of the thoracic and lumbosacral spine. Emphasizes the components of a comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and the establishment and implementation of therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: Year 1 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Fall Courses3 credits

    HAL 550 - Advanced Therapeutic Interventions

    Progression of previously learned therapeutic interventions. Emphasizes the use of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques in order to rehabilitate patients from both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Spring Courses5 credits

    HAL 555 - Healthcare Management for Athletic Training

    Provides students with the ability to analyze various issues, policies, and procedures encompassing the ethical administration of athletic training in a managed-care model. Includes US federal healthcare laws, legal liability, issues, personnel management, facility organization and design, equipment maintenance, budgeting, record keeping, health care services, informatics, counseling, and public relations. Exposes students to principles that enhance their networking, professional development, and personal branding skills. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Spring Courses3 credits

    HAL 560 - Nutrition And Supplement Use for Sport Performance

    Provides an understanding of basic nutrition science as well as the use of supplements to enhance athletic performance. Students will become familiar with the principles of diet planning, food labeling, biological functions and food sources of primary nutrients, energy balance, weight management and physical activity; the role of nutrition in chronic disease development; nutrition throughout the life cycle and current nutrition-based controversies. Reviews the advantages and disadvantages to using dietary supplements. Addresses scientific research on recommended dosage and potential side effects. Addresses both the needs of competitive athletes¿ and everyday needs and concerns. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to evaluate and make recommendations about diet plans, dietary supplements, as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Focuses on the analysis of needs of various athletes to determine if specific supplements should be recommended to improve performance.Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses3 credits

    HAL 565 - Research Design for Athletic Training

    Presents research design and related methods commonly used to contribute to the evidence-based practice of athletic training. Provides the necessary tools for students to process and apply the skills needed to develop independent research studies. Includes literature searches, appraising scientific literature, formulating a research question or hypothesis, and selecting appropriate research designs and methods. Presents information in the context of protecting human subject and health information based on the policies and procedures of the Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CORIHS) and IACUC. Prerequisite: Year 1 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Fall Courses2 credits

    HAL 570 - Research Methods for Athletic Training

    This course introduces the student to research in athletic training. The student will learn about the research process, read, examine, and comprehend peer reviewed journal articles. The student will begin assembling a research topic related to athletic training through the development of a research question and the composition of a literature review and methodology based on their proposed topic. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Spring Courses2 credits

    HAL 571 - Research Seminar I

    This course is intended to review parametric and nonparametric statistics that will be implemented into students¿ research design in an effort to draw statistical inferences and answer research questions. Once students receive IRB approval time will be allotted for students to recruit subjects and pilot test their research projects. If students complete their pilot testing, they will be afforded time to begin their final projects. Prerequisite: Year 1 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Summer Courses1 credit

    HAL 572 - Research Seminar II

    Culmination of the athletic training program¿s research curriculum. Upon receiving IRB approval, students will recruit subjects and collect data to answer their research questions. The goal of this course is to complete the proposed research projects and develop a publishable manuscript and a poster that can be presented at a state, regional, or national conference. Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses1 credit

    HAL 575 - General Medical Conditions

    Provides a working knowledge of the pathophysiology and management of common diseases and other medical disorders or disabilities as they relate to athletes and the physically active. Prerequisite: Year 2 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Summer Courses4 credits

    HAL 581 - Athletic Training Clinical I

    This course provides the student with their first clinical experience. The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis. Emphasis is placed on topics related to the student¿s previous areas of classroom study (foundations of athletic training, principles of physical agents, evidence-based practice, lower extremity evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention) and immediate incorporation of concurrent classroom topics (upper extremity evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention, critical care). Prerequisite: Year 1 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Summer Courses7 credits

    HAL 582 - Athletic Training Clinical II

    This course offers assignments in clinical settings related to the student¿s area of study (Principles of Physical Agents, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment I & II, Critical Care). This course will give the student the opportunity to observe and integrate skills under the supervision of a preceptor. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 1 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 1 Fall Courses7 credits

    HAL 583 - Athletic Training Clinical III

    This course provides the student with their third clinical experience. This clinical experience will be full-time (a minimum of 35 hours per week). The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year two Summer I courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year two Summer I courses3-5 credits

    HAL 584 - Athletic Training Clinical IV

    This course provides the student with their fourth clinical experience. The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 2 Summer Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Summer Courses7 credits

    HAL 585 - Athletic Training Clinical V

    This course provides the student with their fifth clinical experience. This clinical experience will be full-time (a minimum of 35 hours per week). The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses7 credits

    HAL 586 - General Medical Clinical

    This course provides the student with general medical clinical experience through rotations with health care providers in different settings. The student will be supervised by a preceptor at all times during their clinical experience. The student will practice comprehensive patient care and professional skills and behaviors on a daily basis in preparation for independent clinical practice upon graduation. Prerequisite: Year 2 Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year 2 Fall Courses1 credit

    HAL 599 - Clinical Continuation

    Clinical continuation course for athletic training students only.

    0 credit, S/F graded
  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences, BS

    Clinical Laboratory Sciences, BS

    HAD 210 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Defines basic clinical laboratory sciences terminology and application. Introduces the specialties within the clinical laboratory sciences profession including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, and immunology and their roles in patient care. Reviews professional organizations and licensures. Examines employment opportunities. Visitation of clinical laboratories included. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAD 302 - Fundamental Concepts in Forensic Science

    Introduces specialties within the broad definition of forensic science including criminalistics, crime scene analysis, physical evidence, instrumentation, drug analysis, and biological sciences. Explores up-to-date technologies utilized in crime laboratories to apprehend criminals and to exonerate the innocent. Includes DNA testing, the DNA national database (CODIS), finger print data bank (AFIS), the fired bullet data bank (IBIS), trace evidence techniques, and high-tech advances in crime scene investigation. Not to be taken for credit if completed HAD 304.This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    3 credits

    HAD 304 - Introd to Forensic Science

    Introduces the student to forensic science. Describes the interesting and diverse disciplines that comprise the field. Addresses the value of all physical evidence to criminal and civil investigations. Emphasizes forensic biology and chemistry, and the role of the forensic laboratory in the process of criminal investigation. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAD 313 - Clinical Biochemistry I

    Examines the physiological, biochemical and mathematical relationships involved in the establishment and utilization of laboratory procedures in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Includes, principles of routine clinical chemistry analytical methods of analysis and the clinical significance of routine clinical chemistry analytes. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.3.5 credits

    HAD 315 - Hematology I

    A comprehensive study of the human hematopoietic system and its relationship to other organ systems. Includes morphological identification and biochemical relationships of erythropoiesis and leukopoiesis in healthy vs. disease states. Includes principles and applications of current methods in hematologic analysis, techniques and technology. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.4 credits

    HAD 316 - General Microbiology

    Presents the biology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms with special consideration to the microbial form, structure, function, physiology, metabolism, growth and genetics of bacteria, parasites, fungus and viruses. Introduces the world of microbiology with a human perspective providing a solid foundation in health related aspect of microbiology. Prerequisites: BIO 202, CHEM 132 Open to Non HSC students. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    3 credits

    HAD 324 - Pathology

    Offers a comprehensive overview of human pathology and emphasizes the mechanisms of disease and diagnostic medicine. Provides two major categories: Part I introduces general pathology including the study of basic pathology processes that underlie all disease such as cellular pathology, inflammation, infection, immunology and neoplasia. Part II examines the pathology of major organ systems, and review of diagnostic tools. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only)3 credits

    HAD 330 - Foundations in Phlebotomy

    Introduces the student to the theory, principles and procedures of blood collection. Course is divided into a didactic portion for theory and principles of blood collection and a laboratory portion for blood collection procedures and techniques. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1.5 credits

    HAD 331 - Introduction to Biochemistry for CLS

    Introduces biochemistry including all aspects of metabolism and the synthesis, structure and function of DNA, RNA and protein. Emphasizes the medical and clinical significance of these aspects of biochemistry. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program3 credits

    HAD 335 - Medical Ethics in Health Care for CLS

    Introduces health care professional students in clinical laboratory sciences to basic concepts and challenges in medical ethics. Provides overview of the ethics of health care in a rapidly changing society Approaches ethical dilemmas using theoretical frameworks and decision making processes. Explores ethical issues surrounding health care changes and public health policy. Includes distribution of resources and rationing of services.Includes varied topics such as euthanasia, reproduction, transplants, cloning and genetics from ethical perspectives. Reviews classic cases in health care ethics and their impact on health policy. Discusses professional code of ethics and standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1 credit

    HAD 340 - Foundations in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Introduces the student to important issues in clinical laboratory sciences. Addresses personal and professional developments facing the clinical laboratory scientist. Includes the performance of basic laboratory techniques. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.1.5 credits, S/F graded

    HAD 350 - Systems Physiology

    Introduces the basic foundation of human integrative/systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, while covering in detail each organ system. These will include membrane, muscle, central nervous system, sensory, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. The course utilizes didactic lecture material, the discussion of pathophysiology, and completion case study examples. The ultimate aim of the course is to solidify the structure and function of the human body under normal conditions and in response to disease states. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only).

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program (HHCZB students only).4 credits

    HAD 351 - Research Literacy and Design

    Provides necessary tools for students to evaluate research as well as to initiate and complete appropriate quantitative research methods. Main objective is to help students write a research proposal to prepare them to test their own research hypothesis. Provides basic skills to enhance interpretation, evaluation and analysis of research articles, including hypothesis, literature review, design, methodology and date analysis. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.1 credit

    HAD 363 - Computer Applications in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Introduces various computer hardware systems and software applications used in both business and clinical laboratory settings. Includes utilization and multiple functions of computers in the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program2 credits

    HAD 380 - Clinical and Medical Microbiology I

    Lectures cover the medical aspects of disease-causing bacteria, including the nature and epidemiology of infectious diseases and the role of microorganisms in health and disease. Emphasizes the related theory of microbiological procedures such as collection of specimens, staining techniques, culturing methods, biochemical basis of media and reagent tests, identification of commonly cultured bacteria, and antimicrobials used in clinical microbiology. Simulated clinical laboratory includes practical experience in the isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of microorganisms commonly encountered. Includes morphologic, biochemical and serologic clinical laboratory techniques using microorganisms involved in human disease. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.4 credits

    HAD 381 - Clinical and Medical Microbiology II

    Covers the classification, identification, and pathology of disease-causing bacteria. Emphasizes the related theory and performance of microbiological procedures such as collection of specimens, staining techniques, culturing methods, identification of commonly cultured bacteria, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 380

    4 credits

    HAD 390 - Independent Study in Diagnostic Technologies

    Proposals for special projects involving advanced readings, reports and discussions, or research on selected topics must be submitted to the program director for approval prior to registration for this course. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1-6 credits

    HAD 397 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in clinical microbiology in an approved hospital laboratory for a six-week period. Practice in the proper techniques for processing specimens for the isolation and identification of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms commonly encountered in infectious processes. Instruction and practice in appropriate techniques for antimicrobial susceptibility testing are included. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 425, HAD 380 and HAD 381.

    6 credits

    HAD 398 - Clinical Hematology I Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in hematology and special hematology in an approved hospital laboratory for a three-week period. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 315.

    3 credits

    HAD 399 - Clinical Continuation

    This course is for clinical laboratory sciences students continuing with clinical.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HAD 403 - Medical Molecular Biology

    Provides an overview of the structure and function of genes. Includes theory and laboratory practice of diagnostic molecular biology techniques utilized in the clinical laboratory to analyze DNA. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    3 credits

    HAD 406 - Introduction to Clinical Cytogenetics

    Introduces the student to cytogenetic principles utilized in the clinical laboratory. The lecture course is designed to introduce the theories, concepts and techniques applicable to the practice of clinical cytogenetics. Topics include morphology and behavior of human chromosomes, cytogenetic nomenclature, cytogenetic syndromes and cancer cytogenetics. Laboratory techniques such as fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and various banding techniques are discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Program Consent Required

    1 credit

    HAD 411 - Clinical Biochemistry II

    A continuation of HAD 313. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313

    2.5 credits

    HAD 412 - Clinical Biochemistry III

    Covers the clinical significance and analytical methods for special biochemistry analytes including hormones and metabolites, amino acids, trace elements and vitamins, porphyrins, etc. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313 and HAD 411

    2 credits

    HAD 414 - Coagulation, Urinalysis and Body Fluids

    A comprehensive study of the function and disorders of hemostatis and thrombosis and anticoagulant therapy. Laboratory diagnosis and laboratory applications are presented. Includes the fundamental principals of urine and body fluid analysis with correlation of laboratory methods and practice. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 315 and HAD 398

    4 credits

    HAD 415 - Applied Immunology

    Introduces the applications of clinical immunology in the diagnosis and prognosis of human diseases and the fundamental working knowledge of basic principles of the human immune system function. Prerequisite: Admission to undergraduate CLS program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to undergraduate CLS program3 credits

    HAD 416 - Immunohematology

    Examines basic immunology, the human blood groups and blood group genetics, hemolytic disease of the newborn, transfusion therapy and current blood bank practice. Includes the performance of clinical laboratory techniques that are routinely performed in an immunohematology laboratory and the interpretation of results. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 315

    3.5 credits

    HAD 425 - Parasitology/Mycology

    Encompasses two specialty areas in clinical microbiology, parasitology and mycology. The first part of the course consists of a comprehensive study of parasites of human and related hosts with a special emphasis on those of medical importance. Host parasite relationships and the role of the parasite in pathogenesis are addressed in lecture. Laboratory exercises demonstrate current methods for identification of parasites of medical importance using prepared slides. The second part of the course consists of lecture and laboratory studies of fungi of medical importance. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.3 credits

    HAD 432 - Pharmacology

    Describes the basic concepts in pharmacology as they relate to the clinical toxicology laboratory. Presents principles and applications of therapeutics in clinical pharmacology. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program.1.5 credits

    HAD 440 - Forensic Sciences Clinical

    Full time instruction and practice in a section of the medical examiner's office (e.g., forensic biology, forensic toxicology) to acquire hands-on experience with techniques utilized in the investigation of criminal activities. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 304; Instructor Consent Required

    3-5 credits

    HAD 445 - Selected Topics in Toxicology

    Familiarizes students with basic concepts of pharmacology and toxicology. Covers methods of analysis and interpretation of laboratory data. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 331 and HAD 432; Progam Consent Required

    1.5 credits

    HAD 460 - Clinical Laboratory Quality Management

    Introduces students to total quality managed environments and provides tools to affect quality management programs as their careers progress into leadership roles. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program1 credit

    HAD 468 - Laboratory Information Systems Internship

    Familiarizes students with responsibilites of a laboratory information systems (LIS) manager. Provides exposure to various operations involved with developing, maintaining and troubleshooting an LIS in the laboratory and medical informatics setting. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 363; Additional Prerequisite Track Courses Required; Instructor Consent Required.

    1 credit

    HAD 490 - Independent Study/ Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Proposals for special projects in clinical laboratory sciences involving readings, research, and laboratory problems must be submitted to the program director for approval prior to registration for this course. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Instructor Consent Required.

    1-6 credits

    HAD 492 - Research Tutorial

    Provides students with an opportunity to apply both skills and knowledge acquired during their studies to formulate and design a research project. Students will then, under faculty mentorship, execute their project using appropriate research methods. They will also be expected to write and present a scientific paper on the completed research. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 351

    2 credits

    HAD 493 - Advanced Seminar in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Prepares students for transition to entry-level clinical laboratory scientist employment. Exposes students to information on NY State licensure, and National Board of Certification (BOC) examination preparation, job search strategies including resume writing, and interviewing preparation. National BOC and other published examination review sources will be used as framework for students to practice and develop experience with the dynamics of analysis and synthesis of laboratory produced data from multiple clinical laboratory areas (i.e. chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, etc.) and professional organizations. Case study methods will be used for didactic content regarding teaching techniques. Students will create and present a case study unit. . Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313, 315, 380, 381, 411, 412, 414, 416, and 425.

    2 credits

    HAD 494 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in clinical chemistry and automation in an approved hospital laboratory. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 313 and HAD 411

    4 credits

    HAD 496 - Histocompatibility Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice to introduce and expose the student to various methodologies and instrumental techniques used in a histocompatibility laboratory. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Program Consent Required

    1 credit

    HAD 497 - Immunohematology Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in immunohematology (blood banking) in an approved laboratory. Emphasizes laboratory techniques used in the identification and resolution of problems encountered in current blood bank practice. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 416

    3 credits

    HAD 498 - Coagulation and Urinalysis Practicum

    Full-time instruction and practice of laboratory procedures in coagulation and urinalysis in an approved hospital laboratory. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 414

    1 credit

    HAD 506 - Clinical Cytogenetics Internship

    Introduces the students to clinical cytogenetic techniques and standard operating procedures utilized in a clinical cytogenetic laboratory. Permission of department is required. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; HAD 406; Program Consent Required

    3-5 credits

    HAD 590 - Independent Study/ Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Proposals for special projects in clinical laboratory sciences must be submitted to the program director for approval prior to registration. Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate CLS Program; Program Consent Required

    1-6 credits

    HAS 332 - Management Concepts for Health Professionals

    Addresses the operations within healthcare institutions from macro to micro levels of management. Analyzes the philosophy and significant occurrences affecting healthcare operations in the past, present and future. The divisions within healthcare operations (clinical, support and informational services, nursing, finance and ambulatory care) will address the following aspects of management: financial forecasting and monitoring, staffing, employee productivity and morale, customer service, cost containment, decision making and total quality management. Emphasizes hospital operations and presents nursing home and community healthcare center operations. Open to CLS and RC students only.

    1 credit

    HAS 335 - Medical Ethics

    Introduces health professional students to basic concepts and challenges in medical ethics. Uses a framework and decision-making process to help students learn how to approach ethical dilemmas. Explores current topics in health care ethics including advance directives, assisted dying, genetics, cloning, transplants, confidentiality, informed consent, and professional conduct.

    1 credit

    HAS 350 - Introduction to Statistics

    Discusses elements of biostatistics, graphs and tables, descriptive statistics, probability, populations of samples, normal distribution, hypothesis testing, and computers.

    2 credits

    HAS 355 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    Introduces students to human integrative systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, emphasizes in detail each organ system and how homeostasis is maintained. Includes membrane, muscle, central and peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. Presents material and incorporates select examples of pathophysiology to emphasize relevance of material. Students will solidify an understanding of the structures and functions across all systems in the human body under normal conditions and select pathophysiology.

    4 credits

    HAS 391 - Readings in Health

    Supplementary specialized readings under faculty supervision. Topics determined by mutual agreement between undergraduate student and faculty and must have the approval of the program director in the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-3 credits

    HAS 399 - Independent Study in Health

    A special project involving advanced readings, reports, discussions, research, or special course work on topics or problems of the student's choosing, with the guidance of an assigned faculty member. Projects must have the approval of the program director in the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-6 credits

    HBP 310 - Pathology

    A study of the basic mechanisms of disease and the pathophysiology of the important human illnesses. Primarily for Health Sciences Center students; others admitted with special permission.

    3 credits

    HBY 350 - Physiology

    The normal functioning of human tissues and organs and their regulation by the nervous and endocrine systems. Special emphasis is given to physiological control systems and the preservation of the constancy of the internal environment. Lectures, conferences, demonstrations. Only for Health Sciences Center students.

    4 credits
  • EMT-Paramedic Training, Certificate

    EMT-Paramedic Training, Certificate

    HTM 79 - EMT-Paramedic Program

    The EMT-Paramedic training program is designed to train effective and compassionate paramedics in accordance with standards established by the United States Department of Transportation. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take examinations for national and New York State certification

    0 credit, S/F graded
  • Health Science, BS

    Health Science, BS

    HAN 200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Science I

    This is the first course in a two-part sequence that introduces the study of human anatomy and physiology at cell, tissue, and organ system levels of organization, with emphasis on understanding disease processes associated with systems. Laboratory sessions include virtual on-line exercises designed to illustrate principles learned and computer simulations in physiology and anatomy dissection. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non HSC students. Prerequisite: one natural science course; U2 Standing. SBC: SNW

    Prerequisite(s): one natural science course; U2 Standing. SBC: SNW4 credits

    HAN 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Science II

    This is the second course in a two-part sequence that continues the study of human anatomy and physiology. Topics include the endocrine system, blood composition, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, the immune system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, nutrition, the urinary system, the reproductive system, fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and heredity. Laboratory sessions entail virtual online exercises designed to illustrate principles learned and computer simulations in physiology and anatomy dissection. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non-HSC students. Prerequisite: HAN 200. SBC: STEM+

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 200. SBC: STEM+4 credits

    HAN 251 - Research Methods in Health Science

    Provides a foundation in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research design and methods. Emphasizes the relationship between literature review and the research process and the elements of a research proposal. Applies research designs and methods to case study research projects. Requires on-line CITI training in the protection of human subjects. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non HSC students.

    3 credits

    HAN 300 - Health Care Issues

    Provides students with an overview of the organization of the health care delivery system. Includes the role of health care professionals and health care organizations. Explores issues regarding health care insurance, the uninsured and underserved, managed care and changes in the health care marketplace. Provides an overview of major diseases including epidemics, chronic and acute illness. Discusses the role of health promotion and disease prevention as well as alternative and complementary medicine. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS3 credits

    HAN 312 - Human Anatomy, Health and Medical Language

    Develops a deeper knowledge of human anatomy and a working medical vocabulary that applies to clinical scenarios. Builds on a foundation of anatomy and physiology. Emphasizes the interrelationships among human anatomy, body systems, pathophysiology and clinical medicine. Introduces the medical professionals and the technology utilized to diagnose and treat patients. G/P/NC grade option is not available. Open to non-HSC students. Prerequisite: HAN 200 or ANP 300.

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 200 or ANP 300.3 credits

    HAN 333 - Communication Skills

    Introduces the principles of effective communication and stages of group development. Offers theory and practice of interpersonal communication and groups. Provides specific topics related to health care teams. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: DIV, SPK

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: DIV, SPK3 credits

    HAN 335 - Professional Ethics

    Provides students with a framework for identifying ethical dilemmas in professional settings.Through the use of case studies and role-playing, students simulate ethical situations relating to confidentiality, informed consent and truth-telling, and explore various approaches for resolving these conflicts. Presents professional codes of ethics using small and large group discussions. Presents and discusses ethics-related topics such as genetics, transplants, cloning, advance directives, and health care accessibility. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: CER

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: CER3 credits

    HAN 364 - Issues in Health Care Informatics

    Acquaints students with the use and application of personal computers and medical information systems used in health care. Emphasizes the optimization and customization potential of computer functions for standard and specialized tasks. Examines the present and potential use of the Internet in the health care arena. Presents the application of medical informatics to health care delivery though classroom demonstrations and discussions. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: TECH

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: TECH3 credits

    HAN 383 - Scholarly Writing in Health Science

    This course is designed to challenge the undergraduate student to improve their skills in scholarly writing and professional communications through a variety of written and verbal formats in a logical, straightforward style. Students will be shown strategies for writing with purpose, supporting detail, and organization. Students will be required to write for a variety of audiences and will conduct a limited literature review, design a research proposal, and create an evidence-based program to be presented to the class. Prerequisite: HAN 251; WRT 102; Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: ESI, WRTD

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 251; WRT 102; Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS. SBC: ESI, WRTD3 credits

    HAN 395 - Radiation Physics in Medicine

    Provides an introduction to radiological and radiation oncology physics for students interested in a career in either medical imaging or radiation therapy/oncology. Presents elements of mathematics and general physics relevant to the radiological sciences. Topics include production of radiation, radioactivity, interaction of radiations with matter, radiation detection, characteristics of high energy medical LINAC radiation, absorbed dose calculation and measurement, radiography, radionuclide imaging, imaging with ultrasound, imaging with magnetic resonance, and basic medical radiation safety. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Science Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS4 credits

    HAN 401 - Radiobiology and Health Physics

    Presents an overview of the biological effects of radiation by examining the interaction of radiation with matter, macromolecules, cells, tissue and the whole body. Studies the clinical impact of responses to radiation. Introduces students to radiation safety through topics such as biologic consequences of irradiation, regulatory limitation of exposure, methods for exposure minimization, and radiation monitoring. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 402 - Radiographic Anatomy and Pathology

    Provides basic radiographic anatomy from both the projection and cross sectional point of view. Introduces basic disease processes, including the nature and causes of disease and injury. Examines these processes on medical images acquired through radiography, computed tomography, angiography, magnetic resonance, scintigraphy, emission computed tomography and ultrasonography. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 404 - Radiology Instrumentation

    Expands imaging physics into the area of Radiologic Technology. Studies the physical basis, construction, operation, and quality control of radiographic, fluoroscopic, computed radiographic, direct radiographic, digital subtraction, and computed tomography systems. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 405 - Radiographic Technique

    Focuses on production of radiographic image. Includes rationale for selection of technical factors, issues of image resolution and contrast, image receptor technology; film sensitometry; image intensification; film processing; grids; automatic exposure control; portable/surgical procedures; and basic contrast agent pharmacology, and administration directly related to the production of radiographic images. Presents an overview of the special modalities of computed radiography (CR), direct radiography (DR), fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy, digital subtraction angiography (DSA), computed tomography (CT), and picture archive communication systems (PACS). Special emphasis is placed on reducing patient exposure to radiation. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 406 - Radiologic Procedures and Positioning I

    Examines routine clinical radiographic positioning of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder, spine, chest, pelvis skull, abdomen, and digestive and urinary systems. Includes portable studies, operating room applications, angiography and advanced imaging techniques. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3956 credits

    HAN 416 - Special Issues in Emergency Care and Resuscitation

    Explores issues in special patient populations and areas in emergency care. Covers pediatric emergencies, obstetric emergencies, neonatology, and geriatric emergencies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 417 - Cardiac Emergencies

    Exposes students to concepts and issues critical to assessment and care of patients presenting with cardiac emergencies. Covers cardiovascular pathophysiology; cardiac patient assessment and management; cardiac electrophysiology; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and advanced cardiac life support. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 424 - Pathophysiology for Healthcare Professionals

    Provides broad but significant immersion in pathophysiology to develop an understanding of common conditions treated in the inpatient and ambulatory settings. Emphasizes a systems based approach to disease states. Highlights the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and pharmacologic treatment and monitoring of the common diseases within each body system that coders encounter in the medical record. Prerequisite: Advancement to Health Sciences Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Health Sciences Senior Year Curriculum - HANBS.3 credits

    HAN 432 - Introduction to Health Care Management

    Introduces students to the practices and theories of health care policy and management. Presents an overview of the trends in public policy and management techniques. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 433 - Statistics for Healthcare Management

    Assists students in defining and understanding the terms used in the statistical treatment of data. Students will perform descriptive and inferential statistical treatments of data (i.e., perform and interpret hypothesis testing). Prerequisite: Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.3 credits

    HAN 434 - Corporate Compliance and Regulation

    Provides an overview of recently enacted legislation requiring health care institutions' compliance programs. Introduces regulations and compliance including anti-trust, controlled substances, Americans with Disabilities Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Department of Health jurisdiction over hospitals and licensure requirements. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 435 - Sales and Marketing in Health Care

    Introduces the essential aspects of marketing and sales in the changing health care world. Addresses the concept of marketing, the nature of marketing strategy and the environment in which marketing operates. Provides a framework for understanding the consumer, along with key selling methods. Topics include the "Four Ps" of marketing, promotional elements of marketing, the communication process, and personal selling. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 436 - Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care

    Provides basic principles associated with Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Aids identification and quality problem-solving found in all health care organizations utilizing CQI tools and techniques. Through the use of case studies, current events, and textbook materials, students will learn how to identify problems, recommend improvements, and collect data to demonstrate process improvement. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 440 - Introduction to Community Health Education

    Introduces students to the foundation of planning, implementing and evaluating community-based health education programs. Presents classic theories of health education including the social learning theory, health belief model, and the attribution theory. Reviews relevant health education programs. Examines various learning styles and skills. Basic health education models are introduced and critiqued through individual and group projects. Reviews health education professional organizations and associations. Each student is required to design a health education program for a selected population. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 441 - Internship in Health Science

    This is an elective course in the Health Science major. Students will participate in a 45-hours per credit internship experience with an off-campus or on-campus agency or organization that provides students the opportunities to apply their concentration to work experiences. The internship must be approved and sponsored by a faculty member within the concentration. Prerequisite: Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Permission of Instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major. Permission of Instructor.1-6 credits

    HAN 443 - Aging and Disability

    Provides a broad overview of aging and disability, including an introduction to the field of geriatrics, disabilities that are age-related, developmental disabilities, as well as the experience of people with disabilities as they age. The course will be taught from an interdisciplinary perspective, incorporating social, environmental, cultural, economic, and historical issues related to disability and aging. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 446 - Disability Health and Community

    Presents a comprehensive view of health and community concerns experienced by people with disabilities. Explores historical analysis, biomedical discourse, cultural critique, and field research to understand the evolution of medical practices, cultural beliefs, and social structures influencing the treatments, services, and opportunities available to people with disabilities in the United States and internationally. Topics include: gender, sexuality, race, poverty, "invisible disabilities", eugenic sterilization, and assisted suicide. Course lectures and readings will facilitate a multi-layered understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities and their families. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 447 - Children with Disability

    Provides a comprehensive overview of the theories of child development, disabilities that impact children, the impact of family dynamics on children and the societal and familial relationships on perceptions of children's ability. Includes developmental, language, medical, motor, and sensory needs of children.

    3 credits

    HAN 448 - Disability and Employment

    Explores the historical, legal, and practical aspects of disability and employment in the U.S. Introduces U.S. history of disability and employment; pertinent employment-related legislation; existing governmental and not-for-profit vocational rehabilitation programs; roles of placement professionals; and current disability employment practices. Examines Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, with particular attention on ramifications of landmark Supreme Court cases. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 449 - Project in Disability Studies

    Students will develop an independent capstone project in a topic area of individual interest within disability studies and human development. They will be required to develop a set of readings in this topic area, write a comprehensive paper, and give an oral presentation of their project. Students will integrate experiences from an internship or lived experience (the site) with the literature on their selected topic. The course instructor will mentor students to complete the project. The site can be drawn from two sources: an internship (HAN 441) or a lived experience (a previous or current position the student has arranged separately from class; can be past or present; must be approved by the instructor).Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 450 - Introduction to Public Health

    Introduces the principles and practices of public health, including definitions and concepts, history and development, determinants of health, and ethical and legal aspects of public health. Orients students to various public health settings such as local and state health departments, not-for-profit community organizations, and agencies for special populations. Provides students with basic knowledge and skills for conducting community needs assessment with diverse populations. Addresses infectious disease control, environmental health, chronic disease control, tobacco and drug control, maternal and child health, women's health, and injury control topics. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 452 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

    Provides students with the basic knowledge and skills for studying diseases of individuals and groups. Introduces biostatistical approaches and skills for collecting and organizing data of communities to meet health needs. Addresses epidemiological concepts, limitations and resources. Through the use of case studies, students study various epidemiological models used regionally, nationally and internationally. Includes discussions about ethical situations related to research and statistical studies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 455 - Health Literacy for Public Health

    Explores the ways in which health literacy impacts patient care and the delivery of community health/public health services. Students will learn the skills needed to relay, process, and explain basic health information and services to assist patients and their families to make appropriate health decisions. Examines and analyzes issues of low health literacy, including populations at risk, research, measurement tools, writing in plain language and health communication techniques. Prerequisite: Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.3 credits

    HAN 456 - Behavioral and Social Aspects of Health

    Introduces social and behavioral factors as determinants of health. Explores theories of human and group behavior and health behavior change models through lecture and case study. Explores the dynamics between health behaviors and culture, gender, age and socioeconomic status. Students study various inventory tools for measuring health-related knowledge and methods for measuring behavior change. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 457 - First Aid and Injury Care

    This course instructs the student in the recognition and management of medical emergencies with emphasis placed on those conditions which most commonly occur during exercise. Successful completion of the course leads to Professional level cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automatic external defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certification by the National Safety Council.

    3 credits

    HAN 458 - Strength and Conditioning for Hlthcare Pract

    This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning for the future or practicing healthcare practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics), nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization, administration, testing, and evaluation. Physical activities in this class may involve exercises of mild, moderate, or vigorous intensity. Additionally, this course is designed to help students prepare for the nationally- accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam.

    3 credits

    HAN 459 - Introduction to Sports Medicine

    This course will explore the history and development of the sports medicine team and will explore the role of various health professionals that comprise the team. Additionally, the course includes content on anatomy, common injuries and rehabilitation practices.

    3 credits

    HAN 460 - Exercise Physiology

    Offers the student an understanding and appreciation of the metabolic and physiological adaptations of exercise. In-depth presentation of muscle, cardiac, and pulmonary physiology related to the healthy human at various states: rest, acute exercise, long term exercise under normal and high stress environmental conditions. Includes presentation of food sources, production of energy, and energy systems. Includes information on how training enhances strength, anaerobic power, aerobic power and physique while slowing the effects of aging and aiding in disease prevention. Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate Athletic Training Program

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Undergraduate Athletic Training Program4 credits

    HAN 461 - Introduction to Nutrition

    This course is designed to provide an understanding of basic nutrition science to students with a limited scientific background. Students will become familiar with the principles of diet planning, food labeling, biological functions and food sources of primary nutrients, energy balance, weight management and physical activity; the role of nutrition in chronic disease development; nutrition throughout the life cycle and current nutrition-based controversies. Both the needs of competitive athletes¿ and everyday needs and concerns will be addressed. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to evaluate and make recommendations about diet plans and a healthy lifestyle. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in HAN 311; Not to be taken in addition to HAL 376.

    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HAN 311; Not to be taken in addition to HAL 376.3 credits

    HAN 462 - Developing Health Information Systems

    Introduces students to fundamental hardware and software concepts, operating systems, GUI or desktop environments and system development life cycles. Reviews Windows applications such as spreadsheet, database, forms, queries and reports. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 464 - Health Information Systems Management

    Explores organizational change issues in health care environments, resource management (inventory, tracking and acquisition) and the role of policy formulation. Consumer issues, standards and security and the provision of health information resources to healthcare workers will also be covered. Relevant applications and issues related to health services will also be explored. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 466 - Applied Health Care Informatics

    Provides overview of the role of information systems in health care organizations. Emphasizes the integration of evidence-based research into clinical decision-making and the influence of information systems on health outcomes. Explores technical, organizational and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, including clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, telemedicine applications and artificial intelligence solutions. Through a combination of classroom-based seminars, group case studies, and computer laboratory exercises, students will develop and exercise analytical skills for appraising health information systems, as well as acquire practical experience using biomedical research databases, desktop application software, and electronic communication systems. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 467 - Utilization and Outcomes Research Methods

    Provides the necessary tools to evaluate and implement research methods and utilize outcomes within the health care system. Presents an overview of statistics and research methods and evaluation techniques by utilizing group discussions and case studies. Demonstrates the utilization of technology as a resource for existing research as well as management tools. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 470 - Occupational Health and Safety Engineering

    Provides fundamentals of occupational safety and health. Emphasizes safety engineering regulations, codes and practices, safety program administration, recognition of hazards, and implementation of hazard controls. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 471 - Trauma and Trauma Systems

    Explores concepts and issues that are critical to the assessment and care of trauma patients. Covers kinematics, pathophysiology, trauma patient assessment and management, and trauma system development. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 472 - Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials and Terrorism

    Students will learn how healthcare providers recognize and respond to hazardous material (HAZMAT) and terrorist incidents. Includes management strategies for hazardous materials incidents, identification of on-scene indicators of a suspicious incident, recognition of the tactics and objectives of terrorism, and scene/perimeter control issues unique to a terrorist incident. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 474 - Industrial Hygiene

    Introduces basic concepts of industrial hygiene. Presents the methodology and procedures that professionals in the field use to identify, measure, and correct hazards in the work environment. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 475 - Fundamentals of Environmental Health

    Introduces the key areas of environmental health. Utilizes a population health perspective. Emphasizes core concepts in environmental health (i.e. environmental epidemiology, environmental toxicology, environmental policy and regulation); agents of environmental diseases (i.e. microbial agents, ionizing and nonionizing radiation); and applications and domains of environmental health (i.e. water and air quality, food safety, waste disposal, occupational health, and injuries). Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 476 - Hazardous Materials, Emergency Response and Environmental Auditing

    Concentrates on the nature of hazardous materials and how they are handled in the workplace. Presents the fundamentals of emergency response planning and how to perform environmental audits. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 477 - Medical Emergencies

    Presents concepts and issues critical to assessment and care of patients presenting with medical emergencies. Covers pathophysiology, medical patient assessment, and management of medical emergencies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 478 - Internship in Environmental Health

    A 90 hour internship experience provides real-time work experience and opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in environmental health concentration courses. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. SBC: EXP+

    2 credits

    HAN 481 - Introduction to Anesthesia

    Introduces the basics of the anesthesia specialty. Defines the role of the anesthesia specialist as an integral part of the patient care team. Through the use of lecture, video, tour, and hands-on demonstration, students will gain a working knowledge of how to assist anesthesiologists and anesthetists in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    2 credits

    HAN 482 - Introduction to Pathology

    Pathology is the branch of medicine devoted to the study and understanding of disease. This course will introduce the student to the concept of disease. The types of growth, causative factors and biological behavior of neoplastic diseases are discussed. Staging procedures are introduced. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3953 credits

    HAN 483 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology for Anesthesia Technology

    Familiarizes students with the anatomical structures and physiological mechanisms and functions of the cardiopulmonary system. Reviews mathematical formulas and calculations used in clinical applications of physiologic concepts. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    3 credits

    HAN 485 - Clinical Monitoring

    Provides students with a working knowledge of clinical monitoring devices and their application to clinical settings. Covers duties of anesthesia technologist including the provision of technical support to professional staff in order to facilitate anesthesia departmental function. Student develops skills to maintain and organize the anesthesia environment, equipment and supplies. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    1 credit

    HAN 486 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

    Provides students with a history and introduction to the practice and technical aspects of radiation therapy. An overview of cancer to include the following: statistics, epidemiology, etiology, patient education and assessment and pharmacology and drug administration. Radiation therapy techniques specific to anatomical sites will be demonstrated and treatment outcome statistics discussed. Additionally, treatment options available to cancer patients will be explored. The lab component, the application of radiation therapy as a primary treatment modality for various cancers will be studied. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3954 credits

    HAN 487 - Introduction to Treatment Planning

    Provides a detailed exploration of treatment planning in the field of radiation therapy. Includes, but is not limited to, in-depth instruction in planning algorithms, data transfer, dose computation, plan evaluation and implementation, and Quality Assurance (QA). Reviews and discusses a variety of treatment planning systems and treatment machines. The lab component will explore radio-graphical cross-sectional anatomy using Computerized Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) imaging, full-body anatomical contouring, tolerance doses for critical organs, patient treatment setup, immobilization devices, beam modifiers, Dose Volume Histograms (DVH) and electron planning, including, but not limited to 3-Dimensional (3D) planning vs. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track concentration of study in the Health Science major. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3954 credits

    HAN 489 - Pharmacology for Anesthesia Technology

    Presents basic principles of pharmacologic properties and clinical applications. Through the use of lectures and scenarios, provides working knowledge base of drug classifications and their modes of action to produce therapeutic effects on target sites. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science major.

    4 credits

    HAN 492 - Radiation Oncology/Medical Phyics II

    Provides students interested in a career in medical dosimetry with an introduction to medical physics for radiation oncology. This is the second course in a two-part series that provides the basis for further study of the applications of radiation oncology physics to radiation treatment planning and radiation dose calculations. Covers topics such as radiation dose distribution, patient dose calculations, treatment planning, electron beam therapy, brachytherapy, modern treatment delivery, and radiation protection. Restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year concentration of study in the Health Science program. Prerequisite: HAN 395

    Prerequisite(s): HAN 3954 credits

    HAN 497 - Healthcare in Tanzania: A cultural exchange

    The course incorporates learning activities that compare the healthcare systems of the United States and Tanzania, along with a focus on various hospital departments. This course aims to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of medical practices in different contexts and essential knowledge about specialized hospital departments. Through this course, students will explore the impact of culture, medicine, and public health in comprehending and addressing health challenges in various contexts through case studies. The course will offer a look at how administrative policies can impact health, health seeking, and healthcare delivery. Additionally, the course will provide opportunities for cultural exchange between students from SBU and Tanzania (KCMC) to enrich their understanding of global healthcare challenges and promote a collaborative learning environment.

    3 credits, S/U grading

    HAN 498 - International Seminar

    Examines qualitative interventions in public health; determines how an effective intervention is created; distinguishes which approaches are effective and which are not. Students will develop respect for the creative low technology approaches used to problem solve and learn hands-on-the-ground techniques for meeting community needs such as bulding physical structures including latrines, eco-stoves or small home. Other projects as appropriate may include teaching school children or giving hygiene instructions. Students will meet with community organizers and families who have been the recipients of interventions, and officials of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that work with the community.

    1-3 credits

    HAN 499 - Health Science Teaching Practicum

    Advanced students assist faculty members teaching Health Science courses. In addition to working as tutors during instructional periods, students have regular conferences with a faculty supervisor. Students are not allowed to apply more than 6 Teaching Practicum credits toward their Bachelor's degree.Permission of the instructor is required. SBC: EXP+

    1-2 credits

    HTM 39 - Radiologic Technology Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Radiologic Technology. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national registry and certification exams as well as NYSDOH licensing.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 49 - Radiation Therapy Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Radiation Therapy. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national registry and certification exams as well as NYSDOH licensing.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 59 - Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national registry and certification exams.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 69 - Medical Dosimetry Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Medical Dosimetry. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national certification exam.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HTM 99 - Anesthesia Technology Program

    This course is offered as a continuation of the Health Science major concentration in Anesthesia Technology. The course contains both a clinical and didactic component, and satisfies the clinical requirements necessary to be eligible for the national certification exams.

    0 credit, S/F graded
  • Medical Molecular Biology, MS

    Medical Molecular Biology, MS

    HHM 500 - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology Techniques

    Covers main techniques used in molecular biology, including direct and amplified nucleic acid-based methods. Emphasizes basic principles behind each test, interpretation of results, advantages and limitations of each methods, and type of specimen required for each test. Addresses the importance of quality control, biosafety and proper decontamination procedures to ensure accurate data for proper patient diagnosis.

    3 credits

    HHM 510 - Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory

    This 15-week laboratory course consists of a 6-hour weekly lab, during which the students perform hands-on activities covering the main molecular biology techniques used for the diagnosis of infectious and genetic diseases, determination of cancer markers, and forensic testing. Techniques include nucleic acid isolation, purification and quantification, DNA separation, amplification and sequencing. Prerequisite: HHM 500

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 5003 credits

    HHM 511 - Application of Molecular Biology in Diagnostics

    Introduces the applications of molecular biology techniques in diagnostics of various diseases. The students will learn the molecular mechanisms underlying infection by microorganisms, genetically inherited diseases as well as cancer, and how molecular techniques can help with the diagnosis and prognosis of these diseases. Addresses the advantages and limitations of different techniques available, as well as the importance of quality control. Prerequisite: HHM 500

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 5003 credits

    HHM 516 - Application of Molecular Biology in Research

    Focuses on various applications of molecular biology techniques in both basic and translational medical research. High emphasis will be placed on the understanding of the molecular pathways involved in various diseases, including cancer, genetically inherited diseases and infection by microorganisms. The students will learn how the power of molecular genetic analysis is used to identify, isolate and characterize genes that cause and contribute to the etiology of human diseases. Explains how various molecular biology techniques can be applied to diagnose diseases and to develop potential therapeutics. Discusses the advantages and limitations of different techniques, as well as the importance of quality control. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 5113 credits

    HHM 520 - Flow Cytometry Laboratory

    This laboratory course consists of 30 hours of hands-on activities, and covers the main techniques used in the flow cytometry laboratory. This laboratory will be given once weekly, on weekends or weeknights. Students will perform numerous immunophenotyping techniques, including stem cell quantitation, hematologic and non-hematologic neoplasms, minimal residual disease, fetal hemoglobin and cell functional assays. Students will learn how to do quality assurance and instrumentation maintenance, and will gain hands-on experience with the application software used by flow cytometers. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-requisite: HHM 521

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-requisite: HHM 5211 credit

    HHM 521 - Flow Cytometry Methods and Applications

    Introduces students to the applications of flow cytometry techniques and their applications in the diagnosis and prognosis of human diseases including leukemia and lymphoma, primary immunodeficiency diseases, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection detection of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, cytometry clinical transplantation, leukocyte functional assays, cell apoptosis, CD34 positive stem cell enumeration, immunologic dysfunction, and DNA and cell proliferation measurements in cancer cells. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-Requisite: HHM 520

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511 Co-Requisite: HHM 5202 credits

    HHM 531 - Cytogenetics Methodology and Applications

    Focuses on the impact of chromosome abnormalities on the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cytogenetic syndromes. Covers basic cytogenetic concepts and laboratory techniques required for the detection of various diseases, including sex chromosome abnormalities, the fragile X syndrome, and structural and numerical chromosome abnormalities, with special emphasis on the mechanisms underlying these syndromes. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 545

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 5452 credits

    HHM 540 - Laboratory Operations in Molecular Biology

    Covers the main principles of laboratory standards used in the molecular diagnostics, including pre- and post-analytical operations, test result documentation, quality assurance and quality control. Considers the importance of safety, regulation and standards.Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 5212 credits

    HHM 545 - Ethics in the Laboratory

    Reviews professional guidelines for ethical conduct and approaches to ethical dilemmas for laboratory scientists. Explores ethical issues, including responsible research conduct, good laboratory practice, and research with human subjects. Discusses ethical principles in genetics and genetic engineering; advance directives, confidentiality, informed consent, patient rights, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). All aspects of this class will be presented and discussed via a distance learning format using Blackboard. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 5212 credits

    HHM 551 - Research Methods and Scientific Writing

    Introduces students to the basic concepts of biomedical research. Emphasizes critical evaluation of published scientific literature, and how to plan, design and conduct a research study. Presents the proper use of the different statistical methods required to analyze research data. Teaches students how to communicate effectively as scientists by writing high quality scientific papers, giving oral presentations, and putting together a research proposal. The students will apply these concepts to their own writing. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 545

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 5453 credits

    HHM 570 - Journal Club on Medical Molecular Biology

    Students participate in critical analysis of scientific journal articles from a diverse set of topics related to the field of molecular biology including molecular diagnostics, molecular microbiology, cancer research, genetically inherited diseases and genomics, among others. In each session, a student presents the essential information of the paper including background, significance, hypothesis, experimental methods, results and conclusions by means of a narrated Powerpoint presentation. Following the presentation, the rest of the class discuss and analyze the content of the paper in an online discussion forum. Prerequisite: HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 545

    Prerequisite(s): HHM 500, 510, 511, 516, 520, 521, 540, 5451 credit

    HHM 581 - Clinical Practicum in Molecular Diagnostics

    This is a two week fulltime practicum in a Clinical Molecular Diagnostics lab designed to give students supervised practical application of what was learned in classes. The students will be provided with on-the-job training while experiencing the work environment in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits

    HHM 583 - Clinical Practicum in Flow Cytometry

    This is a two week fulltime practicum in a Clinical Flow Cytometry lab designed to give students supervised practical application of what was learned in classes. The students will be provided with on-the-job training while experiencing the work environment in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. This will be repeatable course, for additional course credits. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits

    HHM 585 - Clinical Practicum in Cytogenetics

    This is a two week fulltime practicum in a cytogenetics diagnostics lab designed to give students supervised practical application of what was learned in classes. The students will be provided with on-the-job training while experiencing the work environment in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits

    HHM 596 - Capstone Project in Medical Molecular Biology

    Culminating experience designed to for students to choose a topic of interest within the area of molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry, or cytogenetics and further investigate it by means of a systemic literature review. Topics can be problems identified during clinical practice or learned in classes. Students will need to develop a comprehensive proposal that will be reviewed by faculty. Prerequisite: HHM fall year two courses.

    Prerequisite(s): HHM fall year two courses.2 credits
  • Occupational Therapy, OTD

    Occupational Therapy, OTD

    HAO 313 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    Introduces the history and essential aspects of occupational therapy. Examines philosophical base, definitions related to the practice, scope of practice and role delineations. Provides an orientation to professional organizations, statutes, and credentialing. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAO 500 - Functional Neuroscience

    Presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral and central nervous systems. Presents these principles in a systems approach to neuroscience. The anatomy of a system will be followed with its physiology, pathophysiology relation to human function and clinical relevance to the occupational therapist. Clinical topics will include neurological testing, control of posture and balance, pain, muscle tone and spasticity, feedback versus feed-forward control, reflex versus voluntary control, control of reaching and locomotion, perception, and learning. Prerequisite: HAO 519, HAO 561

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 519, HAO 5614 credits

    HAO 504 - Introduction to the Historical and Contemporary Practices of Occupational Therapy

    Introduces occupational therapy students to the values and philosophies that influenced the development of the profession, and those that continue to influence current practices. Explores conceptual foundations, ideas, evidence, and resources that allow learners to begin developing applied skills and clinical reasoning skills to support clients in achieving greater participation in the occupations they want and need. The goal of the course is to have learners develop beginning skills for conducting contemporary occupational therapy practices.

    3 credits

    HAO 505 - Foundations in Occupational Therapy

    Provides a conceptual foundation for occupational therapy theory and practice. Instructs students on the concepts of occupation, activity, purposeful activity and participation. Through lecture and laboratory sessions, students will experience working with the concepts they are learning. Examines the philosophical base of the profession, and explores the meaning and diversity of the frames of reference in contemporary occupational therapy practice. Emphasizes the centrality of occupation in health and wellness, through balance in performance areas and contexts. Explores the impact of disability, disease, and injury on the person, their family and society. Students will learn how to break down and analyze activities for their performance components, as well as how to grade and adapt activities for therapeutic purposes. Group discussions on social and political systems will focus on how they influence the delivery of health care services. Introduces the impact of culture on treatment and health practices. Explores the concept of theory development, and how theories, models of practice and frames of reference impact occupational therapy evaluation/treatment.

    3 credits

    HAO 506 - Life Span Growth and Development for Occupational Therapy

    Provides students with a knowledge of developmental theories and factors influencing the normal developmental process. Developmental norms and sequences are examined with emphasis on physical (sensory and motor), cognitive, and psychosocial tasks. Discusses cultural and environmental influences on development. The coursework covers prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult development utilizing many frames of references from occupational therapy points of view regarding development. Prerequisites: HAO 504, HAO 561

    3 credits

    HAO 507 - Clinical Conditions in Occupational Therapy

    Addresses clinical diagnoses, symptomatology, and prognosis of many major clinical conditions commonly encountered in current practice. Emphasize the impact of disease on individual physical, cognitive and emotional function and on families and society. Case studies will be utilized within this course to enable students to relate major theories and frames of reference to treatment approaches for common diagnoses and medical conditions. The course is intended to help build a foundation for subsequent occupational therapy theory and practice courses and to provide a foundation for Fieldwork II experiences. Prerequisites: HAO 505; HAO 519; HAO 561

    2 credits

    HAO 508 - Theories of Adult Rehabilitation

    This is the first part of a two part course. Provides entry-level knowledge and attitudes necessary to effectively work as an occupational therapist with the adult population in multiple settings to support occupational performance and quality of life. Discusses and evaluates the core concepts of the occupational therapy and physical disabilities environment. Students will be able to define the role of the occupational therapist as well as the impact of a multidisciplinary team on their role as a team member and within the continuum of care of adults while applying evidence based practice. Prerequisites: HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 519; HAO 561

    2 credits

    HAO 509 - Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice in Pediatrics

    Presents occupational therapy theories, assessments, and treatment processes as they pertain to the pediatric population. Integrates several of the predominant models in current practice with material from previous and concurrent coursework. Covers abnormal development, acute and chronic medical conditions, their effect on the CNS, orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems.. Reviews major causes of disability, the etiology and prognoses Discusses the impact on the family and cultural implications. Students learn about selecting age and developmental stage appropriate evaluations, treatment techniques/procedures. Students enhance their activity analysis skills, assessment, treatment planning, documentation skills, and professional interaction through laboratory, class assignments, and fieldwork. Prerequisite: HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 519; HAO 561

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 519; HAO 5614 credits

    HAO 517 - Universal Design

    Focuses on adapting the environment to improve the client's quality of life. Examines the therapist's ability to help the patient reintegrate into society. Covers Americans with Disabilities Act; mobility (power and manual); seating/positioning systems; adapted toys; augmentative communication systems; computer access; environmental control units; independent living aids; and vocational adaptations. Provides foundation and knowledge of ergonomic, work hardening, functional capacity evaluations, and vocational programs. Exposes students to different occupational therapy work settings and employment, awareness of federal regulations for work-related programs, and certification requirements for this emerging practice area. The lab sessions offer practical applications of principles discussed in lectures. Prerequisite: Second Year Summer and Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Summer and Fall Courses3 credits

    HAO 519 - Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy

    Kinesiology is the study of human motion. Designed to establish a working knowledge of biomechanical principles as well as detailed understanding of the osteokinematics and arthokinematics of the various joints of the body. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of biomechanics into real life functional applications for a variety of occupations. The course consists of both lecture and laboratory sessions. Laboratory sessions provide the student with practical applications of principles discussed in lecture. In addition, the laboratory sessions will allow the student to become proficient in the areas of surface anatomy and palpation, manual muscle testing, and goniometry. The student will study normal and pathological movement, including its impact on function. Prerequisite: HAO 561

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 5614 credits

    HAO 520 - Substance Abuse and Occupational Therapy

    This course addresses physiological, sociological, and psychological effects of substance abuse on the abuser and his/her environment. Presents drug classifications, along with effects and withdrawal symptoms. Discusses treatment models, philosophies, and methods. Students will learn how to design both individual and group interventions. Explores in detail the occupational therapists role in the evaluation and treatment of substance abuse across the life-span and across disabilities. Reviews the use of 12-step programs and alternative treatment models, as will prevention programs, such as smoking cessation. Requires Internet Explorer 10, 9, or 8; Firefox; Chrome; Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP; Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8; or Safari 5.1 and 6. Prerequisites: HAO 504; HAO 505, HAO 506, HAO 507; HAO 523.

    2 credits

    HAO 522 - Assessment and Treatment of Adult Rehabilitation

    This is the second part of a two part course. Learning activities focus on the evaluation and treatment of adults with physical disabilities. Examines injury, illness, disease and the effect on occupational performance in the areas of work, self-care and leisure. Occupational therapy theories and practice are learned, including frames of reference, evaluation/assessments, treatment interventions, selection of age-appropriate occupation-based activities, and activity analysis are explored. Students will have the opportunity to further refine their documentation and clinical reasoning skills through written and verbal assignments and apply evidence based practices. Prerequisites: HAO 500; HAO 505, HAO 507, HAO 508; HAO 519; HAO 522; HAO 561

    3 credits

    HAO 523 - Assessment and Intervention of Psychosocial Issues

    Explores the psychosocial aspects of disability as they affect the function of the individual, the family and the community. Lectures and presentations will be related to the recognition of psychosocial problems and how they can be better understood, minimized, or eliminated. Provision of mental health services across all levels of care will be delineated. Multicultural factors will be discussed as they relate to mental illness and the recovery process. The course exposes the occupational therapy student to the DSM-V and the pharmacology of major mental illnesses. Psychosocial theories guiding assessment and intervention will be thoroughly discussed. Interviewing skills are demonstrated and practiced in the lab sessions. The use of group theories, the structure and function of groups in treatment, the analysis of group treatment and group activities and the therapeutic use of self are the focus in laboratory and lectures. Students will be introduced to and given the opportunity to practice a variety of assessments utilized in psychosocial occupational therapy practice. This course is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as an occupational therapist in a psychosocial/mental health treatment setting. Prerequisite: HAO 504

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 5044 credits

    HAO 524 - Assessment & Interventions of the Upper Extremities

    Presents fundamental upper extremity therapy topics and provides a foundation for clinical reasoning and treatment approaches. Include anatomy; common pathologies; orthotics; evaluation; and treatment. Introduces students to upper extremity orthotics including the design; biomechanical principles; function; use; care; and patient education. Enables the occupational therapy student to gain an understanding of various physical agents currently used in the rehabilitation practices. Prerequisites: HAO 500, HAO 507, HAO 508, HAO 519; HAO 522.

    3 credits

    HAO 525 - Vision, Perception, and Cognition

    Focuses on principles and techniques for the rehabilitation of visuocognitive dyfunction. Presents the theoretical rationale and specific skills needed to evaluate and treat a wide range of visual, perceptual and cognitive performance components. Includes a systematic bottom up approach to the evaluation of the adult patient with visuocognitive dysfunction. Explores a variety of treatment approaches and specific treatment techniques that can improve functional performance and outcomes, drawing from both the neurosciences and Occupational Therapy frames of reference. Emphasizes clinical reasoning and the use of both remediation and compensatory strategies within the framework of Occupational Therapy practice. Prerequisites: HAO 500; HAO 505; HAO 507; HAO 508; HAO 561

    2 credits

    HAO 526 - Gerontology and Occupational Therapy

    Focuses on the role of occupational therapy with the aged within geriatric rehabilitation settings (in-patient, out-patient and home care); long-term care programs; wellness and safety programs; hospice; community based programs (socialization, day treatment, adult day care programs), and alternative housing environments. Addresses the aging process and its physiological, sociological, and psychological effects, with attention to heterogeneity and older person's strengths and capabilities. Presents common impairments and disabilities and rehabilitation needs of older persons. Students will develop and demonstrate skills in evaluation, treatment planning and therapeutic adaptation, documentation, and discharge planning (including collaborative client and family education), and demonstrate knowledge of assistive devices, equipment, and technology/ environmental modifications to support community living and to improve the quality of life of older persons. Addresses the importance of evidence-based practice, including occupational therapy, life-long learning and professional development, the benefits of collaborative OT -OTA partnerships and the relationships between policy, legislation and practice. Include aging and gender issues, successful aging, and community and home safety. Provides a conceptual framework for the study of gerontology as it relates to occupational therapy and develops the skills and knowledge to understand major issues in theory, research, and practice related to the older adult. Prerequisites: HAO 505, HAO 507, HAO 508, HAO 522

    3 credits

    HAO 530 - Community, Occupation and Health

    Presents the importance of occupation as a precursor to health, and of occupational therapy as a health promoting profession. Examines the theories and applications of occupational science through a review of the professional literature and class discussion. This occupational perspective of health will be the foundation for each student's design of a community-based practice program. Reviews social theories, socio-cultural and socio-political trends that impact the individual's health status and the delivery of health care services. Offers experience in designing/administering needs assessments in the community, and in organizing outcome data. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.4 credits

    HAO 534 - The Occupational Therapy Manager

    Assists the learner in creating a business plan for an occupational therapy service. Teaches skills involved in setting up a business, being a manager of people, budgets, and services, using evidence to guide management, and how to manage for change. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    3 credits

    HAO 540 - Prosthetics & Orthotics

    Provides the theoretical, psychomotor and practical skills of orthotics and upper extremity prosthetics that are necessary for current practice. Utilizes lecture, discussion and laboratories to teach the design, biomechanical principles, fit, function, use, care and patient education involved with upper extremity orthotics. Students are introduced to upper and lower extremity prosthetic devices. Prerequisites: HAO 500; HAO 507, HAO 508; HAO 519; HAO 522; HAO 524.

    2 credits

    HAO 549 - Introduction to Research for Occupational Therapy

    Description: Provides a foundation for future professional and scholarly activities and stresses the importance of research for informed practice decisions. Presents basic research concepts and statistical applications for the research process. Presents methods to review and critique published, peer-reviewed research, identify research topics of interest, and initiate the literature review process. Provides tools needed to critique commonly used assessment tools in occupational therapy and to use and interpret standardized scores. Requires the CORIHS human subjects research training. Emphasizes professional writing skills for publications and professional presentations. Explores current research methodologies used in occupational therapy to facilitate beginning research skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.3 credits

    HAO 551 - Research Design and Methods for OT

    Provides students beginning research and critical inquiry skills through learning current occupational therapy related research methods and by the design of research grant proposals. Students gain fundamental critical inquiry and writing skills necessary to identify appropriate funding sources and write grant proposals for research and program development. Students learn to design qualitative research projects and analyze qualitative data. Prerequisite: HAO 549

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 5493 credits

    HAO 561 - Functional Anatomy Review

    Provides an anatomical review of all bodily systems in order for students to acquire a basic working knowledge of the functional structure of the human body. Provides foundational knowledge for all other courses in the Occupational Therapy Program. Students will apply knowledge learned to formulate hypotheses about occupational dysfunction associated with abnormalities within systems. Utilizes critiques of research to expand on knowledge from lecture and lab.

    4 credits

    HAO 562 - Principles of Instruction

    Identifies issues facing health professions educators and application of knowledge of key education and behavior theories for occupational therapy practice. Explores commonly used instructional methods and applies these methods to a variety of teaching/learning situations found in occupational therapy education. Explores standardized tools to measure literacy, design of patient education materials for a specific population, and provision of health education information in a community setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.3 credits

    HAO 570 - Global Communities, Occupations and Health

    Explores innovative, non-traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice. Students meet and dialog with occupational therapy practitioners and/or other health care professionals who have developed private practices, are consultants, and are involved in emerging areas of practice. Presents timely articles concerning health care trends and non-traditional/emerging practice areas. Articulates global social issues and occupational needs for a variety of global populations. Builds upon student's prior knowledge and coursework and integrates AOTA's Standards of Practice, Core Values and Attitudes of OT, and AOTA's Code of Ethics, with attention to current and potential OT/OTA partnerships in community and non-traditional settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 573 - Professional Behaviors I

    Introduces professional behaviors, including basic communication and documentation skills, with a focus on expectations of fieldwork sites. Students will learn the concept of reflective practice, and how to use a reflective journal. Introduces the professional portfolio as a means to document clinical competence. Examines the nature of the supervisory process with strategies to maximize the use of clinical and administrative supervision. Explores cultural competency and the scope of diversity in health care. Emphasizes the importance of life-long learning through continuing education and other methods. Includes lectures, presentations, role-plays and other exercises to achieve learning objectives. Prerequisite: Year One Summer and Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year One Summer and Fall Courses1.5 credits

    HAO 574 - Professional Behaviors II

    Builds on previously learned material covered in Professional Behaviors I. Students will work on more advanced documentation and communication skills required for entry-level practice. Provides opportunity to discuss professional behavior expectations from their clinical fieldwork assignments. Use of the reflective journal to enhance professional development, and the continuation of the professional portfolio will assist students in developing and documenting their clinical competence. Explores the supervisory process in greater detail, in the context of its use for personal and professional growth. Discusses the role of the occupational therapy assistant as a colleague and collaborator. Continues to emphasize the importance of life-long learning. Lectures, role-plays, presentations and experiential activities will be used to achieve learning outcomes. Prerequisite: Year Two Summer and Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Year Two Summer and Fall Courses1 credit

    HAO 575 - Professional Transitional Seminar

    Discusses issues related to transition of student to entry-level practitioner role. Presents information on licensure, certification exam preparation, NBCOT certification, AOTA specialty examinations, models of supervision, mentoring, job search strategies, marketing skills, malpractice, continuing competency, professional organizations, networking and career goal planning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 580 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy

    Offers students the opportunity to explore and expand knowledge and skills in a practice area of specific interest. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 585 - Disability Studies and Occupational Therapy

    Introduces a social model of disability and explores the ethical and psychological issues faced by people with disabilities across their lifespan. Presents historical analysis, healthcare discourse, and cultural critique to understand the evolution of health practice, cultural beliefs and social structures influencing the treatments, services, and opportunities available to people with disabilities in the United States and internationally. Offers students a multi-layered understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities and their families. Includes assigned readings, films, guest speakers, site visits, and one-on-one interactions with people with disabilities. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 586 - Fieldwork Level IA

    The first of three introductory level clinical experiences. Offers the opportunity to identify symptomotology, observe treatment interventions and formulate treatment plans in a psychosocial practice setting. Promotes effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Uses reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills. Prerequisite: HAO 504; HAO 505; HAO 506; HAO 507; HAO 523

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 504; HAO 505; HAO 506; HAO 507; HAO 5231 credit

    HAO 587 - Fieldwork Level IB

    This is the second of three introductory level clinical experiences. It provides students with the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in an adult physical disabilities setting. It is designed to promote effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Reflective practice journals will be used to monitor professional behaviors and skills. Prerequisites: HAO 508, HAO 586.

    1 credit

    HAO 588 - Fieldwork Level I C

    The third of three introductory level clinical experiences. Offers the opportunity to identify symptomotology, observe treatment interventions and formulate treatment plans in a pediatric practice setting. Promotes effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Uses reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills. Prerequisites: HAO 586, HAO 587

    1 credit

    HAO 590 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy

    Students develop and/or implement their research projects under the mentorship of the course instructor and a faculty advisor who has expertise in their chosen topic. Literature reviews are completed and the project is prepared in a format appropriate for professional publication or presentation.

    2 credits

    HAO 593 - Case Studies

    This clinical reasoning seminar focuses on the synthesis of all clinical and academic coursework in formulating a comprehensive plan of care. Emphasis is placed on students responding spontaneously to case presentations in class, much as they would be expected to do in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.2 credits

    HAO 595 - Service Learning and Capstone Project

    Incorporates in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge for maximum integration of service and classroom work. Includes discussion, journals, essays and other reflective writing methods. Explores reflection, action skill buiilding, and examination of theory and practice of citizenship as applied though community involvement. Students provide 30 hours of service learning. A scholarly project will be the culminating activity for the program. Students will present outcomes of their service learning project in poster format. Prerequisite: HAO 597 and successful completion of all prior coursework

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 597 and successful completion of all prior coursework4 credits

    HAO 596 - Fieldwork Level IIA

    Fieldwork IIA is an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. According to AOTA guidelines, this fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. This first of two level II fieldwork experiences exposes the student to a variety of clinical conditions in a specific practice area for 12 weeks on a full time basis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior coursework.12 credits, S/F graded

    HAO 597 - Fieldwork IIB

    This second clinical fieldwork experience provides the occupational therapy student with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills learned thus far in the curriculum. Students will be assigned to a fieldwork site for 12 weeks on a full time basis in a particular area of practice. Prerequisite: HAO 596

    Prerequisite(s): HAO 59612 credits, S/F graded

    HAO 599 - Fieldwork Continuation

    This course is for occupational therapy students continuing with Fieldwork.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HAO 600 - Foundations and Theory in Occupational Therapy

    This course provides students with an understanding of the core principles of occupational therapy using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. The primary theories, models, and frames of reference that guide occupational therapy practice are introduced and applied using problem-based learning to facilitate future clinical courses.

    3 credits

    HAO 601 - Group Process, Client Communication, and Therapeutic Use of Self

    This course teaches basic group and individual client-therapist interaction skills including methods of establishing rapport, giving feedback and employing therapeutic use of self. Students use frames of reference and practice models to design client-centered groups, write group protocols, analyze activities, implement specific group techniques and evaluate progress of self and group members. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 603 - Occupations Across the Lifespan

    The course provides students with knowledge of developmental theories and factors influencing the normal developmental process. Developmental norms and sequences are examined with emphasis on physical (sensory and motor), cognitive, and psychosocial tasks. Cultural and environmental influences on development are also discussed. The coursework covers prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult development. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 610 - Functional Human Anatomy

    This course provides an anatomical review of all body systems so that students can acquire a basic working knowledge of the functional structure of the human body. This knowledge is foundational for all other courses in the Occupational Therapy Program. Students will apply this knowledge of anatomy to formulate hypotheses about occupational dysfunction associated with abnormalities within the body's systems. Students will apply anatomical concepts discussed in class to occupational therapy case study examples and will critique and appraise research papers related to anatomical concepts discussed in lecture and lab.

    4 credits

    HAO 611 - Functional Neuroscience

    This course describes the role of the nervous system in normal movement, cognition, and emotional functioning across the life span. It builds the foundation for professional theory and practice courses by providing neuroscience knowledge related to motor, sensory, and cognitive systems in order to understand movement and function, relate it to occupational performance deficits in the physical and cognitive domains, and to understand selected pathological conditions. The course presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral and central nervous systems. These principles will be presented in a systems approach to Neuroscience. The anatomy of a system will be followed with its physiology, pathophysiology, relation to human function, and clinical relevance to the occupational therapist. Clinical topics will include neurological testing, control of posture and balance, pain, muscle tone and spasticity, feedback versus feed-forward control, reflex versus voluntary control, control of reaching and locomotion, perception, and learning. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 612 - Movement for Occupational Performance

    This course is designed to establish a basis of biomechanical principles as well as detailed understanding of the osteokinematics and arthrokinematics of the various joints of the body. Normal and pathological movement is analyzed in relation to the impact on occupational performance. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    4 credits

    HAO 613 - Conditions in Occupational Therapy

    This first-year occupational therapy course will address clinical diagnoses, symptomatology, and prognosis of many major clinical conditions commonly encountered in current practice. In addition, there will be an emphasis on the impact of disease on individual physical, cognitive and emotional function and on families and society. Case studies will be utilized within this course to enable students to relate major theories and frames of reference to treatment approaches for common diagnoses and medical conditions. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 620 - Assessment and Intervention in Mental Health

    This course will explore the psychosocial aspects of disability as they affect the function of the individual, the family, and the community. Lectures and presentations will be related to the recognition of psychosocial problems and how they can be better understood, minimized, or eliminated. The provision of mental health services across all levels of care will be delineated. Multicultural factors will be discussed as they relate to mental illness and the recovery process. The course exposes the occupational therapy student to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) (DSM-V) and the pharmacology of major mental illnesses. Psychosocial theories guiding assessment and intervention will be thoroughly discussed. Interviewing skills are demonstrated and practiced in the lab sessions. The use of group theories, the structure and function of groups in treatment, the analysis of group treatment and group activities, and the therapeutic use of self are the focus of laboratory and lectures. Students will be introduced to and given the opportunity to practice a variety of assessments utilized in psychosocial occupational therapy practice. This course is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as an occupational therapist in a psychosocial/ mental health treatment setting. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    4 credits

    HAO 621 - Assessment and Intervention in Physical Rehabilitation

    The course focuses on occupational therapy and physical disabilities as they pertain to the adult population. Injury, illness, and disease and the effect on the functioning of the individual in self-care, work, and leisure are explored. It provides students with knowledge, laboratory experiences, and a framework to provide services to adults with physical dysfunction. This course addresses occupational therapy values, theory and practice, including frames of reference, evaluation, treatment planning, and a selection of age-appropriate occupations to support occupational performance, occupational analysis, and discharge planning. Students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate development of entry level documentation skills (evaluation, treatment planning, progress notes, discharge planning) and experiences to develop oral communication skills in preparation for fieldwork. The course is designed with laboratory sessions providing students with varied opportunities to develop an entry level knowledge base and broad-based clinical skills to successfully complete Fieldwork Level I and II experiences with a variety of clients in multiple types of traditional or community-based settings. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    4 credits

    HAO 622 - Assessment & Intervention in Young Children

    This course will provide an overview of occupational therapy in pediatrics, emphasizing the child from birth to five years of age and their families in the context of the environment, and culture. It will also present occupational therapy theories, assessments, and treatment processes as they pertain to current pediatric practice. This course will also analyze the predominant models of current practice and integrate effective treatment interventions. Abnormal development, acute and chronic medical conditions, and their resulting effects on the central nervous system, orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems will be addressed. Students will select occupation-based activities while adapting age and developmentally appropriate evaluations and treatment intervention strategies. The course material will utilize principles and methods of evaluation to include clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based practices. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 623 - Assessment and Intervention in School-Based Practice

    This course presents occupational therapy theories, assessments, and treatment processes as they pertain to current pediatric practice for children and adolescents in the school-based setting. The predominant models of current pediatric practice with evidence-based treatment interventions are introduced to the student. Emphasized in the course are abnormal development, acute and chronic medical conditions and their resulting effects on the central nervous system, orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems. The course also reviews major causes of disability, the etiology and prognosis and the impact on the family system and cultural implications. Students learn to select and adapt age and developmental stage appropriate evaluation and treatment intervention strategies. Finally, the students will learn how to analyze occupation-based activities for school aged individuals. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 624 - Assessment and Intervention in Substance Abuse Treatment

    This course addresses the physiological, sociological, and psychological effects of substance abuse on the abuser and his/her environment. Drug classifications will be presented, along with effects and withdrawal symptoms. Treatment models, philosophies, and methods are discussed. Students will learn how to design both individual and group interventions. The occupational therapist's role in the evaluation and treatment of substance abuse across the life-span and across disabilities will be explored and discussed in detail. The use of 12-step programs and alternative treatment models will be reviewed, as will prevention programs, such as smoking cessation. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 625 - Physical Agent Modalities

    This course presents physical agent modalities utilized as an adjunct to occupational therapy treatment. Modalities include therapeutic applications of thermotherapy, cryotherapy, ultrasound, paraffin, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and functional electrical stimulation (FES). The student will have the opportunity to practice the application of each modality on their peers. The physiological effects of physical agent modalities and their clinical uses and precautions/contraindications are addressed. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 626 - Assessment and Intervention of the Older Adult

    This course focuses on the role of occupational therapy with older adults in a variety of rehabilitative settings (inpatient, short term rehabilitation, home care, and outpatient), long-term care, community-based programs (health and wellness, fall prevention), alternative housing environments, and hospice. The aging process and its effects are explored, as are common impairments and rehabilitation needs of elders. Students also learn psychosocial and environmental influences on the heterogeneous aging experience of elders, with attention to supporting autonomy and the older person's strengths in any context. Course lectures and activities address evidence-based practice, policy, and legislative issues that affect older adults, with topics including interpersonal relationships, assistive devices and equipment, community mobility, and aging in place. Applying this knowledge, students will develop and demonstrate entry-level skills in evaluation, treatment planning and delivery, documentation, and discharge planning (including collaborative client and family education) of older adults. Finally, this course is designed with laboratory sessions to provide students with varied opportunities to demonstrate knowledge to enhance the occupational participation, performance, and quality of life of older persons. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 627 - Technological Applications in Occupational Therapy

    The course centers on adapting the environment to improve the client¿s quality of life and enable societal reintegration. Areas covered include the Americans with Disabilities Act, mobility (power and manual), seating/positioning systems, adapted toys, augmentative communication systems, computer access, environmental control units, independent living aids, and vocational adaptations. The students analyze and integrate concepts of aging in place, functional capacity evaluations, and ergonomics. In addition, the students will be exposed to the different kinds of work settings that occupational therapists are employed in, become aware of federal regulations for work-related programs, and the certification requirements for this emerging practice area. The course material will include virtual environments, electronic medical records and telehealth technology as it relates to assistive technology, Functional Capacity Evaluations (FEC), aging in place, and work programs. Practical application of the principles discussed in lecture will be available during the course. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 628 - Contemporary and Emerging Practices in Occupational Therapy

    The course explores the delivery of occupational therapy services in emerging areas of practice. It provides students with knowledge of alternative models of service delivery and occupational therapy roles in care coordination, consulting, and case management. Students will learn about and discuss interprofessional role development and delineation. Further, they will build on their prior knowledge of the scope of occupational therapy to gain an understanding of ethical practice, malpractice and liability concerns, insurance reimbursement, and licensure statutes related to emerging practice areas. Students will participate in the process of identifying opportunities for occupational therapy¿s expansion via contemporary, nontraditional, and emerging practice areas, and will explore opportunities for their advanced doctoral capstone experiences. This course will prepare students to communicate and advocate for occupational therapy practice via various mechanisms and across audiences including potential funders, policy makers, the local/regional public, and interprofessional colleagues. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 629 - Wellness and Health Promotion in Occupational Therapy

    This course discusses the role of occupational therapy in wellness and health promotion. Students examine theories and evidence-based occupational therapy practice of health promotion and disease prevention for well and at-risk populations. Also explored is how occupation and lifestyle impact wellness, health, participation, and the prevention of disease and dysfunction in individuals, groups, and populations. Models of health promotion will be discussed and applied to demonstrate knowledge of how environmental contexts and epidemiological factors impact population health and welfare. This course prepares students to design and evaluate health promotion and wellness programs and to advocate for health promotion and wellness in their future practice settings and their own lives. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    3 credits

    HAO 630 - Global to Community Practice in Occupational Therapy

    This course presents the importance of occupation as a precursor to health, and of occupational therapy as a health promoting profession. Theories and applications of occupational science will be examined through a review of the professional literature and class discussion. This course provides students with an occupational perspective of health that will be the foundation for a community-based practice program. The course will also review social theories, sociocultural and socio-political trends that impact the individual's health status and the delivery of health care services. The student will demonstrate their depth of understanding through the design and presentation of an evidence-based, theoretically grounded, culturally, and temporally situated, community program. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 631 - Professional Behaviors

    In this course, the students work on documentation and communication skills for entry-level practice. Each student has the opportunity to discuss professional behavior expectations from their clinical fieldwork assignments. Reflective journaling is used to enhance professional development and to assist students in developing and documenting their clinical competence. The supervisory process is explored in detail, in the context of its use for personal and professional growth. The role of the occupational therapy assistant and other healthcare professionals, as both colleagues and collaborators, is discussed. The importance of life-long learning and advocacy is emphasized. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 650 - Evidence Based Practice in Occupational Therapy

    This course will provide students with knowledge on how to conduct literature searches, collect and analyze information to address a well-developed, clear, specific, answerable clinical question as the first step in the development of evidence-based practice. The students will use the literature to identify, assess, and discuss the value of implementing the treatment evidence. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 651 - Introduction to Research Approaches and Designs

    This course provides a foundation for future professional and scholarly activities. The importance of research for evidence-based practice is highlighted. Students learn research concepts and qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research. Instruction in how to review and critique published, peer- reviewed research, identify research topics of interest, and initiate the literature review process is presented to the student. Tools needed to critique commonly used assessment tools in occupational therapy and to use and interpret standardized scores are included in the course. Students are required to have training in research ethics, such as "Responsible Conduct of Research" and "Protection of Human Subjects in Research". Professional writing skills, which include writing grant proposals, research protocol development, and research presentations are also introduced in this course. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 652 - Statistics in Occupational Therapy Research

    Presents fundamentals of statistics and data analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, statistical inference, tests for experimental comparisons, correlation, regression, and nonparametric tests. Students learn to use available computer programs for data management and statistical analysis. Discusses validity and reliability of various statistical techniques. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 660 - Healthcare Policy & Advocacy in Occupational Therapy

    This course provides students with an overview of trends in health care delivery systems and policymaking in the 21st century. A range of topics is included: health care systems; health policy and advocacy; outpatient and primary care; long-term care; medical technology; determinants of health and health disparities; and health services for special populations, among other current topics. The student will evaluate the human impact of health care policy and articulate the need for and process of advocacy for populations and individual clients. In addition, the student will examine and articulate the distinct value of occupational therapy within the changing healthcare system and understand how occupational therapy functions within different funding mechanisms. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 661 - Management and Business Fundamentals in Occupational Therapy

    This course is designed to utilize lectures and activities to assist the learner in creating a business plan for an OT service. In the course of this process the student will learn skills involved in setting up a business, being a manager of people, budgets, and services, using evidence to guide management, and how to manage for change. This is a hybrid course that will consist of both online coursework, lectures and discussions along with on-site activities. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 662 - Visionary Leadership in Emerging Practice

    This course explores innovative, non-traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice. Students meet and dialog with occupational therapy practitioners and/or other health care professionals who have developed private practices, are consultants, and are involved in emerging areas of practice. Students use timely articles concerning health care trends and non-traditional/emerging practice areas to create a potential IPE event for a community. Builds upon student's prior knowledge and coursework and integrates American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)'s Standards of Practice, Core Values and Attitudes of OT, and AOTA's Code of Ethics, with attention to current and potential OT/OTA partnerships in community and non-traditional settings. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 680 - FW IA- Mental Health

    This course is the first of three introductory level I clinical experiences and offers the student the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in a psychosocial practice setting. In addition, the student will have opportunities to observe effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. This course will also promote the development of professional behaviors and skills by the student. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 681 - Fieldwork IB- Physical Disabilities

    The course is the second of three introductory level clinical experiences. It offers the student the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions and formulate treatment plans in a physical disabilities practice setting. The student will be exposed to effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. The use of reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills will enhance the students' growth. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 682 - Fieldwork IC- Pediatrics

    This course is the third of three introductory level clinical experiences and offers the student the opportunity to identify symptomatology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in a pediatric practice setting. In addition, the student will have opportunities to observe effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. This course will also promote the development of professional behaviors and skills by the student. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    1 credit

    HAO 683 - Fieldwork IIA

    Fieldwork IIA is an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. According to AOTA guidelines, this fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. This is the first of two-level II fieldwork experiences that expose the student to a variety of clinical conditions in a specific practice area for 12 weeks on a full-time basis. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    12 credits

    HAO 684 - Fieldwork IIB

    Fieldwork IIB is an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. According to AOTA guidelines, this fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance. This is the second of two-Level II fieldwork experiences that expose the student to a variety of clinical conditions in a specific practice area for 12 weeks on a full-time basis. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    12 credits

    HAO 690 - Capstone Project Proposal

    This course is the first of the capstone sequence and will prepare students for their Capstone Residency and Project. Students will explore their interest area(s) for their residency and identify relevant projects. Students will create a plan for development of their capstone with clear learning objectives that demonstrate a focus on in-depth knowledge. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits

    HAO 691 - Capstone Residency

    The full-time, 14-week doctoral capstone experience is the second course in the doctoral capstone sequence. The capstone residency enables students to achieve specialized skills in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and/or policy development, advocacy, education, theory development, or other innovative practice. Under the supervision of an expert mentor, students will execute their doctoral capstone plan established in HAO 690 by meeting the individualized objectives and completing a relevant culminating capstone project. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    14 credits

    HAO 692 - Capstone Project Completion and Dissemination

    This course will conclude the occupational therapy doctoral capstone sequence. Students will complete, present, and disseminate their capstone projects. Prerequisites: All prior coursework must be completed

    2 credits
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    HAP 509 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    Introduces students to human integrative systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, emphasizes in detail each organ system and how homeostasis is maintained. Includes membrane, muscle, central and peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. Presents material and incorporates select examples of pathophysiology to emphasize relevance of material. Students will solidify an understanding of the structures and functions across all systems in the human body under normal conditions and select pathophysiology. Knowledge gained of normal function will be applied towards making predictions about physiologic function in response to disease states. Students are expected to gain a cumulative understanding of physiologic function and are challenged to apply this knowledge towards problem solving and interpreting physiologic scenarios.Open to entry-level PA students only.

    4 credits

    HAY 500 - Neuroscience for Physical Therapy

    Presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral and central nervous system. Presents principles in a systems approach to neuroscience. Follows the anatomy of a system, its physiology, pathophysiology and clinical relevance to the physical therapist. Introduces clinical topics as they relate to neuroscience including neurological testing; control of posture and balance; pain; muscle tone and spasticity; feedback versus feedforward control; reflex versus voluntary control; control of reaching and locomotion; perception and learning. Engages students in discussions identifying variant and invariant characteristics from one system to another and how systems work. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    4 credits

    HAY 501 - Growth and Development Across the Life Span

    Provides students with foundational knowledge of typical human development. Examines developmental sequences with emphasis on biophysical changes, motor skills, cognition, and psychosocial issues across the lifespan. Discusses the impact of social, cultural, and environmental differences on typical development. Integrates didactic information with observation experiences in order to prepare them for future coursework that requires application of these skills to the atypical population. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 502 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

    Examines the psychological and social factors that directly or indirectly affect an individual with a disability. Topics include identification of pre-morbid factors that contribute to the adjustment or responses to disability; impact of disability on family roles; the effects of pain on the individual; the influence of culture and spirituality on individual and family expectations of the health care system; and the economic, sexual, and societal aspects of disability. Explores the interactions of the individual with disability within the community. Focuses on concerns of the individual beyond physical rehabilitation. Topics include mental health disorders; motivation and adherence; humor in medicine; terminal illness; substance abuse; eating disorders; self-injurious behavior; and interpersonal abuse. Emphasizes the utilization of psychosocial information in the establishment of the plan of care for patients across the life span. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses2 credits

    HAY 504 - Neurological Physical Therapy I

    The first of a three course series designed to prepare second year physical therapy students to evaluate and treat patients with neurological dysfunction during their clinical experiences. Prepares students to examine, assess, and establish problem lists for individuals with various neurological disorders. Examines fundamental testing and assessment skills for sensation, musculoskeletal function, tone, reflexes, coordination, motor control, balance, postural stability, and function. Students will gain experience choosing appropriate outcome measures and gain competence in performing these measures. Justification for clinical decisions will be highlighted throughout. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 505 - Neurological Physical Therapy II

    The second of a three course series designed to prepare second year physical therapy students to evaluate and treat patients with neurological dysfunction during their clinical experiences. Fundamental assessment skills will include: PNF, bed mobility and trunk control, advanced gait, and motor control of the extremities. Introduces various treatment approaches and integrates approaches to create a comprehensive and patient-centered plan of care. Skills will be developed through role playing, videotape analyses, and clinical patient experiences. Lab experiences will require written and verbal justification for student clinical decisions. Prerequisites: Second year summer courses

    2 credits

    HAY 506 - Neurological Physical Therapy III

    The last of a series of three courses designed to prepare second year physical therapy students to evaluate and treat patients with neurological dysfunction during their clinical experiences. Offers continued practice and synthesis of examination data during the evaluation process, however, major emphasis is to develop and implement appropriate intervention strategies based on the best available evidence for people with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. Prerequisites: Second Year Fall Courses

    4.5 credits

    HAY 507 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy I

    The first of three courses within the musculoskeletal sequence. Explores neuromusculoskeletal concepts within the patient/client management model. Introduces orthopedic physical therapy practice emphasizes clinical decision-making and problem solving through on-going hypothesis generation and testing. Provides content that students will apply to paper cases as they establish goals, organize subjective and objective exams, and practice screening skills. Information that is obtained during typical physical therapy exams is utilized in discussions to practice the evaluation process including ruling out red flags, identifying yellow flags, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis, developing a problem list, and generating an intervention plan. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 508 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy III

    The last of three courses within the musculoskeletal sequence. Explores neuromusculoskeletal concepts within the patient/client management model. Orthopedic physical therapy practice of the upper extremities and spine is explored with an emphasis on clinical decision-making and problem solving through ongoing hypothesis generation and testing. Asked to apply content to paper cases and establish goals, organize subjective and objective exams, and practice screening skills. Information that is obtained during typical physical therapy exams is utilized in discussions to practice the evaluation and intervention process including ruling out red flags, identifying yellow flags, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis, developing a problem list, generating and implementing an intervention plan. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses4 credits

    HAY 509 - Pediatric Physical Therapy

    Emphasizes the study of atypical movement patterns in children. Presents developmental and long-term effects of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunction as they relate to movement. Students learn examination and interventions for subtle and complex movement dysfunctions resulting from a variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diagnoses, conditions, and syndromes including but not limited to preterm birth, torticollis, developmental hip dysplasia, OBPI, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), Spina Bifida and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Explores strategies for working with children presenting at the opposite ends of functional abilities (severe/multiple vs minimal handicapping conditions. Addresses the role of the physical therapist during transitions between delivery settings. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses4.5 credits

    HAY 512 - Prosthetics and Orthotics in Physical Therapy

    Provides a theoretical knowledge base as a framework for clinical intervention when providing treatment using orthotic and/or prosthetic devices for clients across the lifespan who present with amputations, diabetes, neurological disorders, and pathokinesiologic deficits of the musculoskeletal system. Presents course materials that reinforces course work from earlier basic science courses. Students will be expected to recall pertinent content from previous courses, apply that information in a clinically relevant manner, and critically solve problems covering client examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment when presented with a variety of clinical scenarios. Prerequisites: First Year Fall Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 513 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy II

    The second of three courses within the musculoskeletal sequence. Explores neuromusculoskeletal concepts within the patient/client management model. Evaluation skills are sharpened as clinical decision-making and differential physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis and intervention are introduced in the framework of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. These general skills are then applied to various neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower extremity. Functional anatomy, including the osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, myology and neurology of the lower extremity are explored as they relate to surgical and non-surgical neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Prerequisites: Second Year Summer Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 515 - Foundations of Kinesiology

    Explores the essential topics of Kinesiology and establishes a basis for future study of applied kinesiology. Introduces the study of normal human movement including topics such as movement description, muscle function, and biomechanics.

    1 credit

    HAY 517 - Exercise Physiology

    Provides a general background in exercise physiology. Topics include an introduction to energy systems and how they are recruited during different forms of exercise; an introduction to cardiopulmonary physiology and the response to exercise challenge; and the monitoring of cardiorespiratory and temperature vitals. Students will be expected to gain a general understanding of skeletal muscle physiology and recruitment, describe aerobic and anaerobic training effects, and understand exercise stress testing and prescription. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    1 credit

    HAY 518 - Foundations of Exercise and Movement in PT

    Presents an introduction to the fundamental principles of strength and flexibility. Fundamentals of muscle and connective tissue function from microstructure to macrostructure are considered in health and dysfunctional states through the life span. These basic principles will be expanded to explore the concept of myofascial mobility, extensibility and length. Explores muscle function including strength, muscle endurance, power, and control throughout the trunk and extremities. Students will combine the skills learned in Kinesiology with those learned in this course to begin the process of examination, evaluation and designing intervention programs for the movement dysfunction. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    3.5 credits

    HAY 519 - Kinesiology

    Explores the kinetics and kinematics of normal, purposeful human movement. Integrates knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as it applies to movement of the extremities and spinal column. Includes evaluation procedures such as manual muscle testing, measurement of joint range of motion, and gait assessment. Direct patient contact is scheduled. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    4.5 credits

    HAY 524 - Health, Wellness and Prevention in Physical Therapy

    Presents issues related to promotion of health and wellness and concepts of integrative, complementary and preventive medicine. Examines and integrates general fitness, nutrition and complementary medicine into exercise prescriptions for the following chronic diseases and conditions: cardiovascular disease; endocrinology and metabolic disorders; pulmonary disease; oncology; disorders of the bones and joints; spinal cord injury; stroke; depression; and intellectual disability. Based upon the findings of screens and individual client goals, students will develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of an individualized wellness program. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 525 - Advanced Therapeutic Exercise

    Provides students with the opportunity to apply and analyze therapeutic exercise techniques in order to formulate exercise programs for diverse patient and client populations. Students will be encouraged to discuss and build upon their knowledge of basic therapeutic techniques attained from previous coursework and clinical training experiences. Advanced techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in lab. Students will evaluate, set goals, develop therapeutic exercise programs and measure outcomes. Issues regarding frequency, intensity and duration of treatment will be discussed throughout the course. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 526 - Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology I

    Provides a foundation in medicine and differential diagnosis. Introduces the concepts of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the Patient/Client Management Model and outcomes management that guide the process of clinical decision-making. Integrates principles of pharmacology, medical imaging and laboratory diagnostic testing to facilitate safe and effective patient management. Familiarizes students with medical terminology and abbreviations for efficient and effective chart review and documentation. Common health conditions will be explored, focusing on epidemiology, pathophysiology, histology, as well as primary and secondary clinical characteristics. Discusses medical and surgical management and integration to formulate appropriate physical therapy interventions, precautions and contraindications related to each common health condition. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    4.5 credits

    HAY 527 - Foundations of Patient Care

    Emphasizes patient care in the acute care environment. Prepares students for functional mobility training for patients in all settings. Applies the laws of physics to body mechanics in order to safely and effectively assist patients with bedside functional mobility training. Prepares students to effectively guard patients during ambulation and engage in gait training with assistive devices. Students will perform initial evaluations, create physical therapy plans of care, and use vital signs and lab data to guide clinical decision making. Engages students in simulation-based learning experiences and integrated clinical experiences with patients of varying diagnoses and complexity to prepare them for their first clinical education experience. Prerequisite: First Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): First Year Fall Courses4 credits

    HAY 528 - Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology II

    Continues to build a critical foundation for Clinical Education I and the remainder of the professional curriculum by establishing a foundation in medicine and differential diagnosis. Students are expected to utilize the concepts of evidence-based practice, the ICF model of disablement, and the Patient/Client Management Model as frameworks for clinical decision-making. In-depth exploration of frequently encountered health conditions across the life span will be the continuing format. Presents epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, clinical characteristics with subsequent medical, pharmacological and surgical management of each health condition. Students will continue to build a repertoire of medical terminology, medical abbreviations and clinical outcome measures to promote efficient and effective chart review and documentation. Prerequisites: First Year Fall Courses

    5 credits

    HAY 534 - Motor Learning and Motor Control

    Establishes a context for the major explanatory concepts applied to the issues of coordination and skill and learning. Foundational material from Neuroscience will support the application and theory addressed throughout the course. Uses academic rationalization and cognitive processing philosophies to develop and refine intellectual processes. Students learn from historical perspectives of motor control to develop skills necessary to pose and solve problems, to infer, to hypothesize, and to locate needed resources for theoretically sound clinical judgments. Students read original research papers and current literature pertaining to motor learning, motor programs and dynamic pattern theory. Student will analyze papers examining loss of function related to disease or injury. Prerequisite: First Year Fall Classes

    Prerequisite(s): First Year Fall Classes3 credits

    HAY 543 - Integumentary and Vascular Physical Therapy

    Presents principles of skin anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal would healing, and the anatomy and role of both peripheral vascular system and lymphatic systems. Discusses physical therapy assessment and interventions. Includes focused practice in myofascial mobility and extensibility, lymphedema management, wound assessment, debridement, would dressing choices, and other available modalities. Engages students in practical skills during interactive lab sessions to demonstrate competence and integrate information in a clinically relevant manner to provide a framework for future safe and effective intervention with clients. Prerequisite: First Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): First Year Fall Courses2 credits

    HAY 544 - Biophysical Agents in Physical Therapy

    Introduces various physical, mechanical and electrotherapeutic biophysical agents. Covers the role of such agents in the management of impairments and pathology involving the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems. Explores evidence-based informed decision making for each of these agents through the analysis of appropriate literature. Prerequisites: First Year Summer Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 545 - Ethics and Health Care for Physical Therapists

    Provides an overview of the ethics of health care in a rapidly changing society. Explores ethical issues surrounding health care changes and public health policy. Includes an overview of ethics within patient education and discusses the professional code of ethics and standards. Students will learn how to approach ethical dilemmas using theoretical frameworks and decision-making processes. Introduces the student to the ethics within physical therapy and other health care professions through the use of case studies. Includes a review of classic cases in health care ethics, involving issues such as euthanasia and organ transplants from an ethical, legal and historical perspective. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 552 - Research Methods for Physical Therapists

    First of three courses designed to prepare students to search for and critically appraise scientific literature as well as understand the fundamentals of research methods, design, and statistics. Includes principles of evidence based practice, use of electronic data bases to search for evidence, research and measurement reliability and validity, research design, descriptive statistics, statistical inference, tests for experimental comparison, correlation, regression, and nonparametric tests. Addresses the relationship between statistics and research design by introducing relevant research articles in the healthcare field. Prerequisites: First Year Fall Courses

    3 credits

    HAY 557 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

    Second of three courses that introduce the concepts of evidence informed decision making by exploring the evidence based practice (EBP) model and the five steps of the EBP process. Builds upon the integration of research concepts that allow for the critical analysis of varying levels of research literature. Review of physical therapy literature will be used as a tool to integrate critical inquiry skills, depth of knowledge, and related clinical significance. Prerequisite: Second Year Fall Courses

    Prerequisite(s): Second Year Fall Courses1.5 credits

    HAY 558 - Evidence Based Practice Seminar

    Final of three courses that explore a broad spectrum of research literature examining physical therapy practice. Literature will be used as a tool to integrate student's critical inquiry skills and depth of knowledge. Students judge the strength of the evidence of each paper and draw conclusions regarding its clinical significance. When lacking evidence, challenges student to suggest ways to strengthen the current evidence. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    1-3 credits

    HAY 560 - Professional Practice I: Foundations

    First of two courses regarding the developing physical therapy professional. Discusses historical, ethical and legal foundations and current and emerging issues affecting change within the profession. Introduces the format and function of the APTA at the national and state levels. Examines the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist, the physical therapist assistant and the physical therapist aide in the present healthcare environment. Explores dynamics of professional interactions with patients, families and other healthcare providers.

    1.5 credits

    HAY 561 - Professional Practice II: Clinical Education

    Taught concurrently with theoretical and practical coursework in the curriculum to prepare the students for their first clinical experience. Offered before HAY 595 Clinical Education I to prepare students for patient and caregiver instruction and to provide students with knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the student and the clinical instructor within the healthcare environment. Examines different learning and teaching styles and their effect on the learning environment. The fundamentals of teaching as they apply to patient education, professional inservices, and clinical education are presented and practiced. Students are introduced to aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication, with opportunity to work in small groups for application of these principles. Preparation for the first clinical education experience, specifically clinical site and academic program expectations, professional behavior, and student responsibilities, are discussed in detail. Prerequisites: Second Year Summer Courses

    1.5 credits

    HAY 580 - Practicum

    A limited number of students may enroll in 3-6 credits of independent study in research, education, clinical practice, or management/administration. Each practicum project is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the student. Mentored by faculty with expertise in the area of study. Acceptable projects must include design, implementation and analysis phases. 3-6 credits by permission of the Program Director.

    3-6 credits

    HAY 589 - Case Studies I

    Integrates material from prior coursework and focuses on development of communication skills during physical therapy interactions with patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Students will engage in simulation-based learning experiences to help them develop their communication skills related to building relationships, opening a discussion, gathering information, understanding the patient perspective, sharing information, reaching agreement, providing closure, demonstrating empathy, and communicating accurate information. Students will also develop their skills related to self-reflection and feedback. Prerequisites: First Year Courses

    .5 credit, S/F graded

    HAY 590 - Case Studies II

    Integrates material from prior coursework and requires students to hypothesize mechanisms of injury to develop an evidence-based evaluation plan for patients with orthopedic dysfunction. Students will engage in simulation-based learning experiences to help them understand the relationship between pathophysiology and signs and symptoms, choose and perform appropriate assessments, evaluate clinical data, determine a differential diagnosis, respond to changes in patient status, and make appropriate recommendations for interventions for patients with orthopedic dysfunction. Prerequisites: Second Year Fall Courses

    1 credit, S/F graded

    HAY 595 - Clinical Education I

    An eight-week full time clinical experience course and the first of four clinical experiences in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced beginner to intermediate level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to HAY 595.

    8 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 602 - Issues in Health Care Administration

    Provides a theoretical basis of successful management principles, as well as practical implementation strategies for these principles as they apply to the field of physical therapy. Emphasizes the basic management principles of planning, organizing, leadership, and controlling/coordination; marketing theory; business plan development; change management, total quality management/continuous quality improvement; regulatory agency and public policy impact; enhancement and maintenance of quality care including outcome analysis; emerging health care reimbursement models; and consulting approaches. Prerequisites: Second Year Courses

    1-3 credits

    HAY 620 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I

    Introduces students to the interpretation of data from various diagnostic tests commonly encountered in patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction. Engages classroom and laboratory activities designed to promote clinical decision making skills regarding the titration of exercise and the development of physical therapy interventions, including airway clearance techniques. Concentrates on the psychomotor skills needed to treat this patient population and the clinical reasoning skills required to ensure patient safety and improve patient outcomes. Prerequisites: Summer Year 2 Courses

    2 credits

    HAY 621 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy II

    Integrates material from prior coursework and utilizes information to develop an evidence-based total plan of care for patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction. Students engage in simulation-based learning experiences to help understand the relationship between pathophysiology and signs and symptoms; choose and perform appropriate assessments; evaluate clinical data; design and perform physical therapy interventions; respond to changes in patient status; and make appropriate recommendations for equipment and community programs for patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction. Prerequisites: Summer Year 3 courses.

    2 credits

    HAY 692 - Clinical Education II

    A nine-week full time clinical experience course and the second of four clinical experiences in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate intermediate level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to HAY 692.

    9 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 693 - Clinical Education III

    An eight-week full time clinical experience course and the third of four clinical experiences in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate intermediate level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to HAY 693.

    8 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 694 - Clinical Education IV

    A full time ten-week clinical experience course and the final clinical experience in the curriculum. Allows the student to apply and integrate the academic knowledge, skills, and professional behavior acquired in the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate entry level competency in all categories of the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) at the conclusion of the course. A licensed physical therapist, with a minimum of one year clinical experience, will provide close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Pre-requisites: All coursework prior to the HAY 694.

    8-12 credits, S/F graded

    HAY 699 - Clinical Continuation

    This course is for physical therapy students continuing with clinical.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HBA 540 - Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists

    A lecture and laboratory course that includes dissections of the entire human body. The course is organized in three modules: (1) thorax and abdomen, (2) head and neck, including neuroanatomy, and (3) limbs. It covers regional and conceptual information on the gross anatomy of all organ systems in the human body. There is a lab fee associated with this course.

    Summer, 5 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

    HBA 542 - Advanced Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists

    Regional approach to the gross anatomy of the lower limb for physical therapy graduate students (DPT). The course is presented in conjunction with HYA519, Kinesiology for Physical Therapists. This module will offer an expanded view of the functional anatomy and arthrology of the hip, thigh, leg and foot. Labs will be three hours, one day per week. Enrollment will be limited to DPT students.

    Fall, 0 credit, S/U grading
  • Physician Assistant, MS

    Physician Assistant, MS

    HAP 501 - Community Health and Service Learning for Physician Assistant

    Provides opportunities for PA students to learn and reinforce medical knowledge and skills through service to local and international communities. Learning methods will enhance the acquisition of clinical skills, cultural competencies and expand knowledge of community resources for underserved populations. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 504 - Professional Practice Issues

    Provides information critical to understanding the development and organization of the physician assistant profession in the United States. Explores the dynamics of PA practice, including such issues as responsibilities to patients and the public, professional regulation and involvement, team care, cultural diversity, and developing trends in PA practice. Encourages the exploration, critiques, and evaluation of professional practice issues related to the quality, delivery and cost-effectiveness of our nation's health care system. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 509 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    Introduces students to human integrative systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, emphasizes in detail each organ system and how homeostasis is maintained. Includes membrane, muscle, central and peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. Presents material and incorporates select examples of pathophysiology to emphasize relevance of material. Students will solidify an understanding of the structures and functions across all systems in the human body under normal conditions and select pathophysiology. Knowledge gained of normal function will be applied towards making predictions about physiologic function in response to disease states. Students are expected to gain a cumulative understanding of physiologic function and are challenged to apply this knowledge towards problem solving and interpreting physiologic scenarios.Open to entry-level PA students only.

    4 credits

    HAP 510 - Clinical Laboratory Medicine

    Presents fundamental principles of laboratory medicines. Strengthens the student's ability to select, perform and interpret the results of basic clinical laboratory procedures to aid in formulating a preliminary diagnosis and management plan. The course is offered after students have acquired a foundation in human physiology and anatomy. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    3 credits

    HAP 512 - Principles of Clinical Pharmacology

    Physician assistant students will learn to rationally and safely prescribe pharmaceuticals for patients in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasizes the integration of pharmacologic principles and properties with the clinical uses of the most commonly prescribed medications and provides an opportunity for students to deepen understanding and application of knowledge in the setting of patient clinical cases. Reinforces and integrates course information with content learned during the Clinical Medicine courses of the PA curriculum. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    6 credits

    HAP 514 - The Problem Oriented Medical Record-History and Physical Examination

    The course provides students with an organized, sequential approach to the history and physical examination. Students will be able to perform both complete and directed histories and physical examinations and accurately document their findings. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry level PA students only.

    5 credits

    HAP 516 - Problem Based Learning (PBL)

    Provides students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills in a seminar, small group environment. Students will learn to connect the knowledge and attitudes developed in behavioral, basic and clinical science courses and apply it to patient care. Increases student capacity to seek and apply knowledge as individual problem solvers and members of a health care team. Open to entry level PA students only.

    1 credit, S/F graded

    HAP 518 - Medical Director Presentation Rounds

    Provides students with feedback on oral presentations derived from patient history and physical examinations completed by students. Evaluations are based on student's ability to critique an incomplete history and physical, identify issues that require further discussion in the HPI and physical exam, write a complete problem list, and document an assessment and plan. Open to entry level PA students only.

    .5 credit, S/F graded

    HAP 521 - Clinical Medicine I

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students are introduced to, and become proficient in, medical interviewing and performing a physical examination. Emphasizes the process of synthesizing data to formulate a diagnostic plan through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, problem based learning, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. Teaches data gathering and recording in the problem oriented medical record format. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems (or medical subspecialty) approach. Students learn to recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. The ultimate goal of these clinical medicine courses is to insure that students are optimally prepared to participate in the delivery of high quality medical care in both an in-patient and out-patient setting. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    5 credits

    HAP 522 - Clinical Medicine II

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students are introduced to, and become proficient in, medical interviewing and performing a physical examination. Emphasizes the process of synthesizing data to formulate a diagnostic plan through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, problem based learning, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. Data gathering and recording are taught in the problem oriented medical record format. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems (or medical subspecialty) approach. Students learn to both recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. The ultimate goal of these clinical medicine courses is to insure that students are optimally prepared to participate in the delivery of high quality medical care in both an in-patient and out-patient setting. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: HAP 521 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 521 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.7 credits

    HAP 523 - Clinical Medicine III

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students are introduced to, and become proficient in, medical interviewing and performing a physical examination. Emphasizes the process of synthesizing data to formulate a diagnostic plan through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, problem based learning, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. Data gathering and recording are taught in the problem oriented medical record format. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems (or medical subspecialty) approach. Students learn to recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. The ultimate goal of these clinical medicine courses is to insure that students are optimally prepared to participate in the delivery of high quality medical care in both an in-patient and out-patient setting. Prerequisite: HAP 522 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 522 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.6 credits

    HAP 524 - Clinical Medicine IV

    Focuses on mastery of the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to construct a comprehensive patient database and management plan. Students become proficient in utilizing the history and physical information as they begin to synthesize data to formulate a diagnostic plan. This is emphasized through learning activities such as lectures, small group process, case studies, and clinical skills laboratories. The diagnostic process is taught in an organ systems approach. Students learn to both recognize and manage physical and mental health problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as an integral part of developing a logical, sequential and humanistic approach to their patient responsibilities and mastering medical information. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: HAP 523 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 523 (minimum grade of B-). Open to entry-level PA students only.9 credits

    HAP 528 - Genitourinary, Sexual and Reproductive Health

    A comprehensive introduction to obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), female and male genitourinary system (GU) and human sexuality. Students will learn about structures, function, evaluation and treatments of the various diseases and conditions. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry level PA students only.

    4 credits

    HAP 532 - Diagnostic Imaging

    Provides an overview of common diagnostic imaging modalities and their indications, limitations, benefits and potential risks. Students learn how to utilize plain radiographs and other imaging studies in the diagnosis of disease with an emphasis on recognition of normal findings and their comparison to the abnormalities found in disease processes. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 534 - Introduction to Clinical Psychiatry

    Presents key principles of psychiatric evaluation and interviewing to include the mental status exam. Focuses on psychiatric problems seen in primary care, introduces the differential diagnosis and treatment of major psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, personality and mood disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and somatoform disorders. Fosters an awareness of social patterns that exert an impact on mental functioning. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    3 credits

    HAP 545 - Ethics and Health Care for Physician Assistants

    Provides an overview of ethics in health care in a rapidly changing society. Teaches students to approach ethical dilemmas using theoretical frameworks and decision making processes. Explores ethical issues surrounding health care reform and public health policy and includes distribution of resources and rationing of services. Introduces students to the ethical perspectives of euthanasia, reproduction, transplants, genetics, research on human subjects, pediatrics, cloning, stem cells and mental health through case studies. Reviews classic cases in health care ethics and their shaping of health policy. Discusses patient education and the Physician Assistant professional codes of ethics and standards. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    3 credits

    HAP 549 - Clinical Skills for the Physician Assistant Student

    The clinical skills course provides the physician assistant student with an overview of common clinical procedural skills and their indications, limitations, benefits and potential risks. Students are taught how to perform a number of commonly performed clinical procedures. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Open to entry level PA students only.

    1 credit, S/F graded

    HAP 551 - Research Design and Evidence-Based Medicine

    Provides students with basic knowledge and skills needed to formulate research questions and hypotheses, develop research protocols, critically evaluate and analyze scientific and medical journals, and to conduct computerized searches and literature reviews. Describes principals of Evidence-Based Medicine and emphasizes various types of clinical questions and tools available to answer them. By the end of this course, the student will choose a proposed topic for their capstone project. Open to entry-level PA students only.

    2 credits

    HAP 561 - Master's Project I

    Students will work with a faculty mentor to develop a clinical question and perform an initial literature search on a topic of interest. Topics should be well-focused and may include psychological, economic or ethical issues in health care as well as diagnostic or treatment-related questions. Following review by a faculty mentor, the student will submit summaries of selected articles as well as a outline. Open to entry-level PA students only. Prerequisite: HAP 551

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 5511 credit

    HAP 562 - Masters Project II

    Students will work with their faculty mentor to refine a clinical question and revise the presentation outline and article summaries submitted at the end of HAP 561. Emphasis will be placed on thoroughness of the literature search and clarity of the presentation. By completion of this course, students should have the presentation in its final form, and have developed a draft of a final paper. Open to entry-level PA students only. Prerequisite: 561

    Prerequisite(s): 5611 credit

    HAP 563 - Masters Project III

    Students will revise the presentation submitted at the end of HAP 562 with input from their faculty mentor, who will guide them in developing a concise, professional-appearing product, suitable for presentation at a professional conference. Students will present this to the faculty and other members of the class, and will be evaluated on the content, visual, and oral components of their work. Students will also complete and submit their final paper. Open to entry-level PA students only. Prerequisite: HAP 562

    Prerequisite(s): HAP 5621 credit

    HAP 570 - Internal Medicine Clerkship

    Provides practical clinical experience in caring for adult hospitalized patients on a medical service. Strengthens the student's skills in developing a comprehensive database with regard to a wide variety of common inpatient medical problems, stressing mastery of cognitive and affective information that enables the student to recognize normal and assess deviation from normal, and effectively consult and refer. Exposure to out-patient care is often included. Students learn to address personal and social issues that influence the care of the medical patient. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 571 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in the differential diagnosis, evaluation, management, and consultation and referral for normal and abnormal conditions in obstetrics and gynecology. Students will gain skills in obtaining patient histories, physical diagnosis and medical decision making through exposure to a broad base of patients with a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence patient care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 572 - General Surgery Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in the evaluation and management of surgical patients. Through exposure to a broad base of surgical patients, students will master the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to obtain focused patient histories and physical exams, construct a differential diagnosis, make sound medical decisions, and effectively consult and refer. Students will learn to address a variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the surgical patient. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 574 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in the medical care of acutely ill or injured patients. Students will enhance skills in obtaining focused patient histories, performing focused physical examinations, mastering emergency medical management and decision making, and effective consultation and referral. Emphasis is placed on student recognition of life threatening situations and the response to such situations. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the emergency medical patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 575 - Psychiatry Clerkship

    Provides students with practical experience in the recognition, evaluation and management of patients with mental illness. Through clinical interaction with mental health patients and workers, students will develop an understanding of the biological and psychosocial factors that influence a variety of psychiatric conditions, and effectively consult with other professionals and refer patients to the support services that are required to optimize the care of the psychiatric patient. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of this patient population. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.4 credits

    HAP 576 - Medicine Preceptorship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience working with the ambulatory medical patient. This preceptorship augments and develops directed data collection skills emphasizing a wide range of primary care medical problems and their management. Cognitive and affective skills that enable the student to recognize normal and assess abnormal findings and effectively consult and refer are a key aspect of learning during this experience. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the medical patient. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 577 - Pediatric Preceptorship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience working with ambulatory pediatric patients. Through exposure to a wide variety of primary care pediatric problems, students will develop directed data collection and patient management skills and learn how to effectively consult and refer. The preceptorship stresses those cognitive and affective skills that enable the student to recognize normal findings and assess abnormal findings. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the pediatric patient.

    5 credits

    HAP 579 - Geriatrics Clerkship

    Provides students with practical clinical experience in working with elderly patients. Augments and strengthens students' skills in developing a thorough database and enhances student understanding of when to request a consultation or make a referral. Students work with a wide variety of common geriatric problems and learn how to appropriately modify their management approach to the indications, limitations, and methodology of diagnostic procedures and therapeutic regimens in the elderly. Students will also learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the geriatric patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.5 credits

    HAP 580 - Orthopedic Clerkship

    Provides students with practical experience in the care of patients with musculoskeletal disorders and acute injuries in the primary care setting. Students will develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to obtain directed patient histories, perform focused physical exams, make sound clinical decisions, and effectively consult and refer through exposure to patients with a wide variety of orthopedic problems. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the orthopedic patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.4 credits

    HAP 581 - Clinical Elective

    Provides students with the opportunity to explore an area of medical or surgical practice beyond basic required rotations. Students are encouraged to choose an area of emerging importance in health care and PA practice and/or a potential employment setting. This elective clerkship further augments and develops patient management skills in the chosen medical or surgical discipline and must be selected in consultation with the student's program faculty advisor. Students will learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of many patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of preclinical year courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.4 credits

    HAP 599 - Clinical Continuation

    This course is for physician assistant students continuing with clinical.

    0 credit, S/F graded

    HBA 561 - Human Gross Anatomy for Physician Assistants

    A lecture and laboratory course that includes dissections of the entire human body. The course is organized in three modules: (1) thorax and abdomen; (2) head and neck, including neuroanatomy; and (3) limbs. It covers regional and conceptual information on the gross anatomy of all organ systems in the human body. There is a lab fee associated with this course.

    Summer, 5 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

    HBP 511 - Pathobiology for Graduate Health Care Practitioners

    For graduate students who have obtained primary health care baccalaureate degrees through the case study approach. Covers the underlying principles of modern experimental pathology. Focuses on the clinical aspects of the body system, including relevant underlying biochemistry, structure, or pathophysiology at the organ, tissue, cell or molecular level.

    Fall and Spring, 3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

    HBY 501 - Physiology

    Introduces normal function of human tissues and organs and their regulation by nervous and endocrine systems. Emphasizes the organization and function of physiological control systems and the maintenance of a constant internal environment. Enrollment restricted to fully matriculated graduate students, with permission of instructor. Only Fall.

    4 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)
  • Respiratory Care, BS

    Respiratory Care, BS

    HAS 332 - Management Concepts for Health Professionals

    Addresses the operations within healthcare institutions from macro to micro levels of management. Analyzes the philosophy and significant occurrences affecting healthcare operations in the past, present and future. The divisions within healthcare operations (clinical, support and informational services, nursing, finance and ambulatory care) will address the following aspects of management: financial forecasting and monitoring, staffing, employee productivity and morale, customer service, cost containment, decision making and total quality management. Emphasizes hospital operations and presents nursing home and community healthcare center operations. Open to CLS and RC students only.

    1 credit

    HAS 335 - Medical Ethics

    Introduces health professional students to basic concepts and challenges in medical ethics. Uses a framework and decision-making process to help students learn how to approach ethical dilemmas. Explores current topics in health care ethics including advance directives, assisted dying, genetics, cloning, transplants, confidentiality, informed consent, and professional conduct.

    1 credit

    HAS 350 - Introduction to Statistics

    Discusses elements of biostatistics, graphs and tables, descriptive statistics, probability, populations of samples, normal distribution, hypothesis testing, and computers.

    2 credits

    HAS 351 - Research Literacy/Research Design

    Prepares students to perform a literature search in their respective disciplines to find scientific and health articles and books in the Health Sciences Center Library. Presents research terminology, methods, and design. Provides basic skills to enhance interpretation, evaluation and analysis of research articles, including the hypothesis, literature review, design, methodology, and data analysis.

    1 credit

    HAS 355 - Integrative Systems Physiology

    Introduces students to human integrative systems physiology. Includes exposure to physiological control systems, emphasizes in detail each organ system and how homeostasis is maintained. Includes membrane, muscle, central and peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine physiology. Presents material and incorporates select examples of pathophysiology to emphasize relevance of material. Students will solidify an understanding of the structures and functions across all systems in the human body under normal conditions and select pathophysiology.

    4 credits

    HAS 363 - Computer Literacy for Health Professionals

    Surveys the uses of computers for health practitioners. Offers practical experience in literature database searching and use of applications software.

    1 credit

    HAS 391 - Readings in Health

    Supplementary specialized readings under faculty supervision. Topics determined by mutual agreement between undergraduate student and faculty and must have the approval of the program director in the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-3 credits

    HAS 399 - Independent Study in Health

    A special project involving advanced readings, reports, discussions, research, or special course work on topics or problems of the student's choosing, with the guidance of an assigned faculty member. Projects must have the approval of the program director in the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-6 credits

    HAT 210 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

    Provides an introduction to the science of respiratory care, sleep technology, and cardiac care. Examines current trends in professional practice.Offers each student the opportunity to research and present a topic concerning the contemporary practice of a respiratory therapist, polysomnographic technologist, or cardiovascular technologist. Designed for lower-division four year respiratory care and polysomnographic technology majors. This course is not eligible for the G/P/NC option. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAT 304 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology

    Presents a detailed study of the physiology of human respiration and circulation. Topics include functional cardiopulmonary anatomy, embryology, ventilation, diffusion, blood flow, gas transport, acid-base states, mechanics and regulation of ventilation and basic cardiac function.Prerequisite: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.4 credits

    HAT 315 - Pharmacology

    Covers the basic principles that govern the use of drugs in the clinical practice of Respiratory Therapists and Sleep Technologists. Develops specific knowledge for classes of drugs, important distinctions among members of each class, and both their relation to the organ systems they affect and the diseases they treat, including drug dosages and calculations. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3044 credits

    HAT 320 - Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Treatment I

    Provides the basic cardiac function, practical skills of electrocardiography, diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, cardiac medications and noninvasive cardiac diagnostic techniques. Examines theory and practical applications of electrocardiography, exercise stress testing, and Holter monitoring. Includes in-depth study of cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3043 credits

    HAT 330 - Pulmonary Pathology

    A comprehensive study of the etiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of various types of pulmonary pathologies. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3043 credits

    HAT 331 - Respiratory Care Techniques I

    Introduces the history and global significance of the practice of respiratory care, including the beginning skills and therapies that are utilized. Major topics include the global history that led to the creation of the profession; the global need to provide quality respiratory care; principles of infection prevention and control; a review of the basic physics of respiratory care; medical gas storage, delivery and therapy; humidity and bland aerosol administration; bedside monitoring; and lung expansion and airway clearance therapies. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience in the clinical application of the therapeutic modalities discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division Respiratory Care program.3 credits

    HAT 332 - Respiratory Care Techniques II

    Course is second in a four part sequence. Continues the review of basic therapeutic modalities of respiratory care. Major topics include drug aerosol therapy, airway pharmacology, airway management, and blood gases. Emphasizes the clinical use of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, alternative site care, and disease and disaster management. Prerequisitie: HAT 331

    3 credits

    HAT 333 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Techniques

    Provides the basic technical skills of pulmonary function testing, including an introduction to the instrumentation and physical principles of clinical measurement; procedures for measuring the lung functions of ventilation, mechanics, diffusion, gas distribution and exchange; and interpretation of tests results and their relation to various pathophysiologies. Prerequisite: HAT 304

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3043 credits

    HAT 335 - Medical Ethics

    Reviews professional guidelines for ethical conduct and approaches to ethical dilemmas for respiratory therapists and polysomnographic technologists. Explores ethical issues including the distribution of resources and rationing of services. Examines health care services in the United States and the rights of the U.S. citizen under federal and state health care laws. Discusses physician assisted suicide; terminal weaning; brain death; genetics; cloning and euthanasia; advance directives; confidentiality; informed consent; patient rights; professional conduct; and the legal issues that impact healthcare practice in the United States. Prerequisite: HAT 331

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3312 credits

    HAT 350 - Basic Respiratory Care Clinical

    An introduction to the clinical application of basic respiratory procedures such as oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, positive airway pressure therapy, arterial punctures and other monitoring and diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: HAT 331 and HAT 332

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 331 and HAT 3324 credits

    HAT 353 - Pulmonary Diagnostic Clinical

    Clinical application of spirometry, diffusion studies, blood gas analysis, flow volume loops, body plethysmography, helium dilution, nitrogen washouts, and bronchodilator responses. Prerequisite:HAT 333

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3332 credits

    HAT 410 - Introduction to Clinical Education

    Introduces clinical teaching to senior students. Modalities include the decision making process, teaching strategies, classroom management, instructional design, and formative and summative evaluation.

    2 credits

    HAT 411 - Clinical Teaching in Respiratory Care

    An extension of HAT 410. Develops skills for senior students to conduct clinical teaching strategies under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: HAT 410

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4104 credits

    HAT 415 - Respiratory Care Techniques IV

    Introduces advanced concepts, equipment and procedures used in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care. Provides students with decision making skills for initiation and management of advanced ventilator technology. Explores functions, clinical applications and troubleshooting of selected advanced instrumentation. Reviews equipment limitations, quality assurance, equipment maintenance and cost/benefit analysis where applicable. Prerequisites: HAT 420, HAT 431 and HAT 432

    2 credits

    HAT 420 - Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Treatment II

    Examines the theory and practical applications of invasive physiologic monitoring, including metabolic and hemodynamic monitoring, Swan-Ganz catheterization, cardiac output measurement and aseptic technique. Also contains an in depth study of the etiology, pathology and treatment of advanced cardiac disease, including congenital heart disease. Prerequisite: HAT 320

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3203 credits

    HAT 431 - Respiratory Care Techniques III

    Introduces the concepts of advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation used in the respiratory support of the critically ill patient. Emphasizes the physiological basis for ventilator use, indications for ventilation, parameters monitored during ventilation, and ventilator design, function and clinical application. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care Program; HAT 332

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division Respiratory Care Program; HAT 3324 credits

    HAT 432 - Perinatal Respiratory Care

    Examines anatomy, physiology, and pathology relating to management of the neonatal/pediatric patient. Includes analysis of neonatal and pediatric ventilator function in terms of mechanics and suitability in clinical application. Gives students the knowledge and skills needed to perform neonatal resuscitation. Prerequisite: HAT 332

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 3324 credits

    HAT 450 - Critical Care Clinical

    Develops clinical skills in the management of the critical care patient. Includes specialized learning experiences in therapeutic modalities, mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular monitoring and home care ventilation. Prerequisites: HAT 350, HAT 431

    5 credits

    HAT 451 - Perinatal Care Clinical

    Develops clinical skills in the management of pediatric and neonatal critical care patients. Includes specialized learning experiences in therapeutic modalities, mechanical ventilation, and emphasizes specific technical procedures that differ from the adult patient. Prerequisite: HAT 432

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4324 credits

    HAT 470 - Polysomnographic Technology I

    Designed to provide entry-level personnel with both didactic and laboratory training in polysomnographic technology. Presents medical terminology, instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues and patient-technologist interactions. Lab sessions will provide practical experience in the skills required of an entry-level polysomnographic technologist. Prerequisites: HAT 331

    3 credits

    HAT 471 - Polysomnographic Technology II

    Provides training in more advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology. Students become familiar with the skills and knowledge needed to obtain and evaluate high quality sleep recordings. Covers all the aspects of sleep scoring and event recognition, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues, therapeutic interventions, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnographic technology. Prerequisite: HAT 470

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4702 credits

    HAT 475 - Polysomnographic Technology I Clinical

    Provides clinical training in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Familiarizes students with instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnographic technology. Provides patient contact in a sleep lab. Presents opportunity to observe, perform (under supervision) and evaluate sleep studies. Prerequisite: HAT 470

    Prerequisite(s): HAT 4702 credits

    HAT 476 - Polysomnographic Technology II Clinical

    Provides clinical training in advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology. Familiarizes students with practical aspects of therapeutic intervention, sleep scoring equipment troubleshooting and artifact recognition. Prerequisites: HAT 470; HAT 471 and HAT 475

    2 credits

    HAT 482 - Physiologic Monitoring Clinical

    Provides a clinical experience in the hemodynamic and metabolic monitoring of patients in critical care units/labs. Covers invasive diagnostic cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterization, intra-arterial pressure monitoring, and indwelling arterial catheter insertion and monitoring. Prerequisites: HAT 420, HAT 431

    2 credits

    HAT 487 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical

    A clinical experience concentrating on program planning and evaluation of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. Includes discharge planning, rehabilitative services, stress testing, graded exercise and other supportive techniques. Prerequisites: HAT 320 and HAT 332

    2 credits

    HAT 490 - Independent Study

    Proposals for independent study in respiratory care must be submitted through the program director to the Committee on Research and Directed Study for approval prior to registration for this course.

    1-6 credits

    HAT 494 - Respiratory Care Board Review

    A practical discussion and seminar course that prepares the student to take the national certification and registry examinations. Each student will take self-assessment exams that analyze their technical and clinical skills in the areas of data collection and interpretation, as well as decision making skills. Prerequisites: Admission to upper division Respiratory Care Program; HAT 420, HAT 431 and HAT 432

    1 credit

    HBA 461 - Regional Human Anatomy for Respiratory Therapists

    A lecture and laboratory course that includes dissections of the entire human body. The course is organized in three modules: (1) thorax and abdomen; (2) head and neck, including neuroanatomy; and (3) limbs. It covers regional and conceptual information on the gross anatomy of all organ systems in the human body. There is a lab fee associated with this course.

    Summer, 5 credits

    HBP 310 - Pathology

    A study of the basic mechanisms of disease and the pathophysiology of the important human illnesses. Primarily for Health Sciences Center students; others admitted with special permission.

    3 credits

    HBY 350 - Physiology

    The normal functioning of human tissues and organs and their regulation by the nervous and endocrine systems. Special emphasis is given to physiological control systems and the preservation of the constancy of the internal environment. Lectures, conferences, demonstrations. Only for Health Sciences Center students.

    4 credits
  • Electives

    Electives

    HAS 190 - Introduction to the Health Professions

    Presents topics of interest to students considering careers as health professionals. Introduces the student to basic concepts of health, factors influencing health care, health care settings, and selected health professions. May not be taken for credit in addition to LHW 102. Open to west campus students.

    1 credit

    HAS 300 - Issues in Health Care

    Examines major issues influencing health care delivery. Emphasizes analysis of significance of these issues to the health professions. Covers organization of the delivery system, professional roles, quality control, cost controls, health agencies and alternative delivery models, consumer life-styles, and health statistics. Integrates current trends in managed care, reimbursement, health policy and reform. Discusses infectious disease and nutrition. Allows for discipline-specific program development and implementation through HSC outreach efforts.

    2 credits

    HAS 310 - Applied Phonetics of English

    Provides a foundation for studying the speech sounds used in the production of American English. Discusses the branches of phonetics, classification of speech sounds, sound to symbol transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet and second language and social/regional dialectical influences.

    3 credits

    HAS 311 - Speech and Language Development

    Provides the students with knowledge about a child's speech and language development from birth through adolescence. Topics include theories of speech and language acquisition, neurological basis of speech language development including the motor and perceptual basis, speech and language development during infancy, preschool, school-age and adolescence, speech and language sampling analysis, and the importance of cultural linguistic diversity and environmental influences on development.

    3 credits

    HAS 312 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Mechanism

    Provides basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the speech, language and hearing mechanism. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the speech and auditory mechanism to different disorders and diseases. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to LIN 380.

    3 credits

    HAS 313 - Speech Science

    Introduces acoustics, psychoacoustics, acoustical and articulatory properties of speech production, theories and models of speech perception and apply theoretical information with current technology and research in the field. Discusses instrumentation used to measure respiratory, laryngeal, velopharyngeal and pharyngeal components. Prerequisite: HAS 312

    Prerequisite(s): HAS 3123 credits

    HAS 314 - Guided Observations in Speech-Language Pathology

    Introduces students to practical and professional issues in the assessment and intervention of children and adults with various communication and swallowing disorders within the context of guided video observations. Students will obtain 25 clock hours of diagnostic and therapy video-guided observations required for entry into a SLP graduate program.

    2 credits, S/U grading

    HAS 490 - Research Tutorial

    An original research project is conducted. Prerequisite: HAS 351

    Prerequisite(s): HAS 3512 credits

    HAS 561 - Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    This course combines an overview of intermediate-level Spanish grammar with vocabulary and cultural elements relevant to the healthcare field. Intended for health professional students. Prerequisites: At least 2 semesters of college level Spanish or 2 years of high school Spanish. Please contact the instructor if you are not sure about your proficiency level.

    1 credit

    HAS 590 - Independent Study

    Independent study proposals in health sciences. Must have the approval of the Research and Directed Study Committee of the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-6 credits

    HAS 591 - Independent Readings

    Supplementary specialized readings for graduate students under faculty supervision. Topics include but are not limited to: community and public health, mental health, health policy, health care management, health care ethics, gerontology, patient education and health economics and policy. Approval must be obtained from the Research and Directed Study Committee of the School of Health Technology and Management prior to registration.

    1-3 credits

    HAS 592 - Special Topics

    Presents a comprehensive look at specific aspects of health policy from all relevant perspectives. Synergizes scientific, legislative and ethical points of view and how their relationship to policy formulation and implementation. Students will expand skills to effectively articulate details of the policy and develop an educated position on it. Dynamic discussion, essay writing and debate will be utilized to gauge information comprehension and opinion development.

    3 credits

    HAS 599 - Maintenance of Matriculation

    This course is for students who are maintaining matriculation while engaging in consultation with faculty regarding completion of courses and/or master's project. Students will be graded S/F.

    0-3 credits, S/F graded

    HSC 500 - Health, Sciences and Society

    Interdisciplinary course for HSC students (Nursing, Social Welfare, Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine and Public Health). Topics include communication, health economics, scope of practice, ethics, law, policy, public health and medical informatics.

    3 credits
  • Speech-Language Pathology, MS

    Speech-Language Pathology, MS

    HHS 510 - Aphasia and Related Disorders

    Provides current theory and practice in the identification, assessment, and intervention of aphasia in adults. Includes the anatomy, neuropathology and the cognitive and communication characteristics associated with different types of aphasias and Right Hemisphere Syndrome. Covers evidence-based practices in the assessment and intervention, multicultural issues during service delivery, patient and family education, and client advocacy. Students will learn how to translate research into clinical practice.

    3 credits

    HHS 511 - Cognitive Communication Disorders

    Provides information about the assessment and intervention of cognitive communication disorders, including traumatic brain injury, primary progressive aphasia and dementia. Discusses evaluating and treating cognition, including attention, memory and executive function skills. Discusses evidence based practice for assessment and intervention with a focus on The World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model. Opportunities will be available for interprofessional practice and discussion about multicultural service delivery, partner/family education and challenges that clinicians face in today's healthcare system.

    1 credit

    HHS 512 - Neuroscience in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Covers the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the speech, language, hearing, and swallowing mechanism. This intensive neuroscience course includes neuroanatomical dissections, lectures, and clinical problem solving. Requires students to conduct a cranial nerve exam examining the cranial nerves responsible for speech and swallowing with a client diagnosed with a communication or swallowing disorder. Uses team-based and problem-based learning in the classroom to help students apply their theoretical knowledge into clinical practice.

    3 credits

    HHS 513 - Adult Dysphagia

    Examines the anatomy and physiology of normal and disordered swallowing in the adult population. Includes assessment and intervention of swallowing disorders; etiologies of swallowing disorders; working with tracheotomy/ventilator dependent populations; ethical considerations; documentation; insurance coverage; importance of client advocacy; and education of family and other professionals. Students will refine their skills through case scenarios, role-playing situations, interprofessional education and interprofessionl practice. Prerequisites: Completion of Year One Fall Courses

    3 credits

    HHS 514 - Neuromotor Speech Disorders

    Covers the etiology, assessment and intervention of motor speech disorders secondary to developmental or acquired central and/or peripheral damage to the nervous system of adults and children. Includes the identification and differentiation of various motor speech disorders secondary to neurological injury. Discusses best practice in assessment and intervention with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, ethical case studies, functional treatment outcomes, importance of interprofessional education, and client advocacy. Students will observe in the ALS team clinic at Stony Brook University Hospital.

    3 credits

    HHS 520 - Preschool Child Language Disorders

    Examines the theories of language development, evidence-based practice assessment and intervention of language delays/disorders in preschool children, multicultural service delivery, treatment advocacy and outreach, designing intervention plans, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships, and the role of family in the intervention process. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge to clinical practice by eliciting a language sample from a preschool child.

    3 credits

    HHS 521 - Speech Sound Disorders

    Covers articulation and phonological development, theories of development, and disorders in children. Discusses best practice in assessment and intervention with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, language difference versus disorder, multicultural issues in service delivery, and phonological awareness. Students will apply theory into clinical practice by completing a speech sample assignment with a child diagnosed with a speech sound disorder.

    3 credits

    HHS 522 - Early Intervention in Speech-Language Pathology

    Includes information about the normal development of feeding/oral-motor skills and its relation to overall motor development. Discusses feeding, craniofacial syndromes and disorders. Students will observe a session at the Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Center. Discusses information about clinical practice in early intervention, caregiver training, multicultural issues in service delivery, and counseling of families. Includes discussion about evidence-based practice approaches to assessment and intervention of children who are medically fragile and how to best facilitate communication and feeding with these children.

    3 credits

    HHS 523 - Language and Literacy Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents

    Provides an overview about school-age and adolescent language and literacy disorders. Covers models of language and reading development. Discusses evidence-based practice assessment and intervention of oral and written language disorders in school-age children and adolescents, multicultural service delivery, treatment advocacy and outreach, designing intervention plans accounting for Common State Core Standards and Response to Intervention (RTI), and providing therapy services to children in schools. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge to clinical practice by eliciting narrative samples from a school-age child.

    3 credits

    HHS 524 - Autism and Social Communication Disorders

    Reviews current research about speech-language, cognitive, and social communication aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Discusses possible theories of ASD, the diagnostic criteria used to identify these children, best practices in assessment and intervention. Focuses on the role of families in the assessment and intervention process, using effective intervention strategies, and collaborative and interdisciplinary models of service delivery for children diagnosed with Autism and social communication disorders.

    2 credits

    HHS 526 - Foundations of Teaching English Language Arts to Bilingual Language Learners

    Provides the students with an understanding of methods of teaching English language arts to bilingual English language learners, including literacy for meeting the State learning standards for students. This is a required course for students who wish to obtain a Bilingual Extension in any registered and approved Base Certification Program. There is a requirement of 25 hours of field experience dedicated to observations and paraprofessional authentic activites.

    3 credits

    HHS 530 - Voice and Resonance Disorders & Instrumentation

    Provides a thorough understanding of physical, physiological and pedagogical principles in understanding professional and nonprofessional impaired voice production in children and adults. Discusses vocal anatomy, voice classification, and us of instrumentation for assessment and intervention. Provides information about evidence-based practices in assessment and intervention, multicultural issues, and client advocacy. Students will integrate their theoretical skills with clinical practice by engaging in real life scenarios and case studies.

    3 credits

    HHS 531 - Fluency Disorders

    Provides the theoretical knowledge about the nature and possible etiologies of fluency disorders, and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention in the preschool, school-age, adolescent and adult populations. Emphasizes working with family and friends of persons who stutter. At the culmination of the course, students will complete a diagnostic evaluation and an intervention plan of a person with a fluency disorders.

    2 credits

    HHS 532 - Aural Rehabilitation

    Provides information and strategies for aural habilitation/rehabilitation with children and adults. Topics include hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive technology, speech reading, auditory training, listening skills impacted by hearing loss, deafness, auditory processing disorders and communication strategies and counseling techniques. Students will develop an intervention plan based on communication skills and needs of the individual and learn about collaborating as part of multidisciplinary teams.

    2 credits

    HHS 533 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    Examines the design, selection, and use of augmentative and alternative methods of communication. Addresses the populations for which they are appropriate, and issues related to the prevention, assessment and intervention of persons using augmentative and alternative methods and devices, client advocacy, and service delivery models. Students will also learn about incorporating evidence-based practices and multicultural services deilivery in assessment and intervention.

    2 credits

    HHS 536 - Seminar in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

    Prepares students to provide evidence-based practice assessment and intervention with patients in a medical setting. Students will apply ethical and professional practice skills during problem-based and team-based case studies. Topics include: identifying the role of the SLP as a member of the rehabilitation team in healthcare, identifying pertinent background information and applying the information in making decisions about the patient's communication and swallowing function, creating functional treatment plans, and interprofessional education and practice. Students will also participate in neurology grand rounds.

    1 credit

    HHS 539 - Seminar in Counseling

    Provides an overview about counseling in speech-language pathology, specifically in interdisciplinary and collaborative healthcare and educational settings. Covers the role of the speech-language pathologist in the counseling process, contemporary counseling issues, models of counseling, multicutural issues and advocacy during prevention and wellness, screening, assessment and treatment in different service areas. Incorporates case studies and team-based learning.

    1 credit

    HHS 540 - Foundations of Clinical Practice

    Provides the students with a thorough understanding of the assessment and therapy principles, methods and procedures in speech-language pathology. Topics include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), universal precautions, CALIPSO, writing behavioral objectives, session plans, progress notes, individual and group therapy, data accountability and recording, and teaching strategies. Students will attain 25 hours of supervised clinical observation if they did not attain at the undergraduate level. Corequisite: HHS 581

    2 credits

    HHS 542 - Clinical Concepts in Audiology

    Provides knowledge and skills necessary to perform the responsibilities as outlined in the scope of practice of the speech-language pathologist. Discusses pure tone screenings, otoscopic inspection, tympanometry screening, listening checks for hearing aids, multicultural screening considerations, and counseling patient/family.

    2 credits

    HHS 546 - Speech Language Pathology in Schools

    Covers the role of the speech-language pathologist in the school setting, models of service delivery, historical and legal foundations of education, scheduling, individualized education planning, multicultural service delivery, importance of collaboration and consultation, Common Core Standards, managing the educational environment to maximize communication opportunities, and communication with family and professionals. Describes models and theories of typical and atypical growth and behavior across age groups, and philosophies that provide the foundation for research- based special education practice.

    3 credits

    HHS 551 - Research Methods and Resources in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Teaches students to be critical consumers of different types of research in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Topics include research designs; accessing and assessing articles in journals; using Refworks; creating an annotated bibliography; ethics in research; Institutional Review Board; Evidence-Based Practice in communication disorders; HIPAA; and constructing a presentation/professional poster. Students will be required to write a research proposal including a research question, theoretical position, supportive literature review, and methodology.

    2 credits

    HHS 572 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Clinical

    Required clinical/seminar for students pursuing their TSSLD certification. Students will complete 150 clock hours of supervised clinical practice in a school setting. Seminar will meet once weekly and allow students to discuss evidence-based practice assessment and intervention in the school setting, models of service delivery, multicultural diversity, advocacy and outreach, classroom management, NYS Standards, educating family, collaboration with professionals, and reflect about their clinical experiences.

    4 credits

    HHS 574 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Bilingual Clinical

    Required clinical/seminar for students pursuing their Bilingual Extension certification. Students are required to complete 150 clock hours (50 hours with bilingual population) of supervised clinical practice in a bilingual school setting. There will be a seminar which will meet once weekly and allow students to discuss evidence-based practice assessment and intervention in the school setting, models of service delivery, multicultural diversity, advocacy and outreach, classroom management, NYS Standards, educating family, collaboration with professionals, and reflect about their clinical experiences

    4 credits

    HHS 581 - Clinical I

    Integrates information learned in concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences, classroom discussions and clinical simulations with other allied health professionals. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences and clinical simulations. Students will complete an evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Corequisite: HHS 540 Foundations of Clinical Practice

    .5 credit

    HHS 582 - Clinical II

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention, and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with adults and children. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at clinical sites affiliated with Stony Brook University. Students will complete an evidence- based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540 and HHS 581 (with a minimum grade of B)

    1 credit

    HHS 583 - Clinical III

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with children and adults. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at an outside placement. Students will complete an evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540, HHS 581, HHS 582 (with a minimum grade of B)

    1.5 credits

    HHS 584 - Clinical IV

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention, and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with children or adults. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at an outside placement. Students will complete and evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540, HHS 581, HHS 582, and HHS 583 (with a minimum grade of B).

    3 credits

    HHS 585 - Clinical V

    Integrates information learned in previous and concurrent speech-language pathology courses through real-life clinical experiences and classroom discussions. Students will provide prevention and evidence-based practice assessment and intervention services with children or adults. Clinical clock hours will be obtained for real-life experiences at an outside placement. Students will complete an evidence-based practice presentation to faculty and peers at the culmination of this course. Prerequisites: HHS 540, HHS 581, HHS 582, and HHS 583 (with a minimum grade of B). NOTE: This course required clinical for students not completing the TSSLD or TSSLD with Bilingual Extension. Foundations of Clinical Practice, Clinical I, Clinical II, Clinical III, and Clinical IV are pre-requisites for this course.

    3 credits

    HHS 586 - Audiology Clinical

    Provides practical skills necessary to perform the responsibilities as outlined in the scope of practice of the speech-language pathologist. Students will gain hands-on experience performing pure tone screenings, otoscopic inspection, tympanometry screenings, listening checks for hearing aids, and making referrals to audiologists. Corequisite: HHS 542

    .5 credit

    HHS 587 - Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology Clinical

    Students will provide evidence-based practice assessment with children and adults diagnosed with communication and swallowing disorders. Students will be selecting and administering evaluation procedures, adapting evaluation procedures, interpreting and synthesizing information to determine diagnoses, considering multicultural service delivery and treatment advocacy and outreach, designing intervention plans, establishing and maintain collaborative relationships, making appropriate referrals and recommendations, providing counseling and education to patients/family and other professionals, writing diagnostic reports, and adhering to the ASHA Code of Ethics. Corequisite: HHS 544

    .5 credit

    HHS 594 - Capstone Project in Speech-Language Pathology and Praxis Examination Preparation

    This hybrid course will cover the nine ASHA areas of specialty, including speech sound disorders; child language/literacy disorder; adult language/neurological disorders; voice disorders; fluency disorders; augmentative and alternative communication; dysphagia; research methods; and cultural aspects of communication disorders. Discusses basic human communication; audiology/hearing; counseling; professional issues; and research. Provides necessary tools to prepare and present a professional poster illustrating students' research study. Students will write a research paper summarizing their capstone project for submission to a journal or for a professional presentation.

    2 credits
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