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Course Descriptions

 

Health Sciences
  

  • HTSC 285H - Primary Research Overview (1)


    The seminar will introduce students to the various primary research projects occurring at ADU as well as throughout Florida Hospital. Different researchers will present at each seminar, providing students with a broad overview of the research projects as well as opportunities to connect with researchers for future research work.
  

  • HTSC 290H - Global Missions Trip (1)


    Students will go on one of Florida Hospital’s Global Missions initiatives trip or its equivalent and write a reflection on that trip as well as read relevant literature related to missions abroad.
  

  • HTSC 320 - Consumer Health (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102  
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course introduces students to the role and scope of decision-making involving consumer health. Topics include marketing, analysis, selection, and decision-making regarding healthcare, its products, services, and provider.
  

  • HTSC 343 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare (3)


    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is an introduction to general law and its interpretation, including various aspects of personnel law, contract law, and those laws regulating the relationship of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations with governmental and non-governmental agencies. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 343 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare, Online (3)


    Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.
    This course is an introduction to general law and its interpretation, including various aspects of personnel law, contract law, and those laws regulating the relationship of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations with governmental and non-governmental agencies. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 355 - AIDS/HIV and the Healthcare Provider (1)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a study of the historical, epidemiological, and public health aspects of HIV/AIDS. Topics include issues related to the socio-economic and health management impact of the disease, health education regarding prevention, and the impact on the healthcare worker. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 360 - U.S. Healthcare System (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is an overview of the organization, delivery, and financing of health services in the United States. Topics include healthcare facilities, the role of health professionals, financing of health services, managed care operations, and current health policy issues. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 415 - Foundations of Health Promotion (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102  
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course will introduce students to the aspects of the interrelationship between the US healthcare system and the community. Topics include the development of the community health movement, the organizations that help shape community health promotion, and the role of epidemiology in the tracking and prevention of injury and disease. (Fall, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 440 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , STAT 215 
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a study of the distribution of health events in human populations and the assessment of the influence of environmental conditions, lifestyle, and other circumstances on disease. Topics include a study of the measurements of occurrence and frequencies of disease and their effects on healthcare. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 459 - Topics in Health Sciences (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course focuses on various topics in the areas of health sciences and healthcare and will be offered as needs and interests arise.
  

  • HTSC 470 - Environmental Health (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the impact of environmental factors, the health of people, and the community. Topics will include the reaction of the body to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for dissemination; solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; biomarkers and risk analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; and emerging global environmental health problems. (Spring)
  

  • HTSC 480 - Undergraduate Seminar I (1)

    Prerequisites: CPTR 105 , ENGL 102 , STAT 215  
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. Successful completion of prerequisites or permission of the department chair is required to enroll in the course. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course focuses on oral and written presentations of current scientific research. Presentations will include topics of interest from referenced journals or original research. Attendance is required. May be repeated for up to four credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 481 - Undergraduate Seminar II (1)

    Prerequisites: HTSC 480  
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. Successful completion of prerequisites or permission of the department chair is required to enroll in the course. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course focuses on oral and written presentations of current scientific research. Presentations will include topics of interest from referenced journals or original research. Attendance is required. May be repeated for up to four credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • HTSC 485H - Honors Seminar (1)


    This Honors Seminar will cover a range of topics that will rotate each term: The Healing Ministry of Christ, Writing Workshop for Healthcare Providers, Living the Mission of Christ, The Character of a Leader, The Health of a Leader, Narrative Medicine, and How Health Care Providers Think. Please review the course syllabus for more information.
  

  • HTSC 490 - Undergraduate Research/Practicum I (2)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , STAT 215  
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program. Successful completion of prerequisites or permission of the department chair is required to enroll in the course. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course focuses on directed individual research or independent study and will be conducted following consultation with a faculty member who will aid the student in designing a research protocol a written report, and with Senior status. Students who have completed an Associate degree with clinical/research component may be exempt from this course. Oral presentation will determine the course grade. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 and approval by the department chair are required. The course is open only to students (Pass/No Pass) (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HTSC 490(1) - Undergraduate Research/Practicum I (1)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , STAT 215 
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in Biomedical Sciences program.
  

  • HTSC 491 - Undergraduate Research/Practicum II (2)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 , STAT 215 
    Must be accepted to either the BS in Health Sciences or BS in Biomedical Sciences program. Successful completion of prerequisites or permission of the department chair is required to enroll in course. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    Directed individual research or independent study will be conducted following consultation with a faculty member who will aid the student in designing a research protocol. A written report and oral presentation will determine the course grade. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 and approval by the department chair are required. Course open only to students with Senior status. Students who have completed an Associate degree with clinical/research component may be exempt from this course. (Pass/No Pass)
  

  • HTSC 513 - Healthcare Systems and Policy (3)


    This course focuses on varied roles in healthcare organizational systems. Social, political, economic, legal, ethical, cultural, leadership, marketing, organizational, and evaluation issues are covered. Healthcare providers’ role in policy influence, development and implementation is also explored.
  

  • HTSC 545 - Population Health Management (3)


    This course will provide students with training in the measurement, analysis, method, language, models, and concepts of population health. The course clarifies how an understanding of determinants of health can influence public policy, planning, and research to promote a healthier society with greater health equity. By the end of the course, students will understand the relationship between health care and individual and population health, and be able to combine that knowledge with critical thinking to identify, evaluate, and address issues in health care and population health, collaboratively. Students will be able to apply statistical and epidemiological methods to clinical and managerial decision making and to interpreting and appraising the literature on health care delivery. They will be able to analyze the forces, explicit (e.g. legal, financial) and implicit (e.g. historical, cultural), that influence individual and population health and the health care delivery. Students will evaluate the structure and function of front line systems in healthcare and apply principles and practices that improve processes, outcomes, and value.
  

  • HTSC 640 - Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare (3)


    This course enables students to analyze the basic processes of human association and interaction, including the dynamics of individual, group, and societal issues using critical thinking, ethical, and moral approaches.
  

  • HTSC 840 - Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Health Care (1)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the ADU DPT Program.
    This course enables the students to analyze the basic processes of human association and interaction, including the dynamics of individual, groups, and societal issues using critical thinking, ethical, and moral approaches.  Cultural and ethical issues are complex and often appear gray; a clear analysis of these issues allows students to make appropriate decisions and to make professional judgments and at the same time explore their own cultural awareness as well as other diverse cultures and their practices.
  

  • MKTG 385 - Marketing and Healthcare (3)


    Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees.
    This course is a study of the nature and function of marketing within the healthcare setting. Topics include strategic planning, competitive analysis, conservative behavior, marketing communication, and public relations. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

History
  

  • HIST 159 - Directed Study in History (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular problem or area.
  

  • HIST 174 - World Civilization I (3)


    This course is a study of the development of world civilization with an emphasis on Western civilization and its interaction with non-Western civilizations. It covers the time periods from pre-history to The Age of Discovery. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HIST 175 - World Civilization II (3)


    This course is a study of the development of world civilization with an emphasis on Western civilization and its interaction with non-Western civilizations. It covers the time periods from The Age of Discovery to the present. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HIST 211 - U.S. History I (3)


    This course is a survey of United States political, diplomatic, social, and cultural history from the period just before European settlement to the Civil War. The course will examine ideas, institutions, movements, and events that shaped United States history. Students will focus on topics such as Colonial America, the American Revolution, Jeffersonian Democracy, Slavery, and the Civil War. (Fall, Summer)
  

  • HIST 212 - U.S. History II (3)


    This course is a survey of United States political, diplomatic, social, and cultural history from the Civil War until the present. The course will examine ideas, institutions, movements, and events that shaped United States history. Students will focus on major events such as Reconstruction, industrialization, world wars and conflicts, the Great Depression, and the Civil Rights Movement. Special attention will be placed on the following themes: race, ethnicity, gender, big business, politics, and technological innovation. (Fall, Spring)

Humanities
  

  • HMNT 159 - Directed Study in Humanities (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular problem or area.
  

  • HMNT 210 - Literature and Fine Arts (3)


    This course is an interdisciplinary course that surveys literature, painting, and sculpture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The historical, aesthetic, and philosophical influences of literature and art will be explored through reading and discussing literature, as well as studying art in Orlando art museums. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • HMNT 325 - Healing Words: The Literature of Healthcare (3)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a study of literature that encourages examination of the healthcare profession from the perspective of the healthcare provider and the patient. The course is an exploration of literature of medical, ethical, and spiritual issues within cultural and social contexts. Reading and writing assignments and projects include the examination of contemporary issues such as patient care, the prolonging of life, euthanasia, AIDS, and the relationship between the mind and healing. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • TEST 101 - test course (3)

    Prerequisites: BMOR 101  BMOR 103  BMOR 104  

Marketing
  

  • MKTG 320 - Principles of Marketing (3)

    Prerequisites: ECON 250 , ECON 260 , ENGL 102  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This marketing course introduces students to the concepts of marketing in today’s business environment. Students will acquire an understanding of the marketing process: market analysis, market strategy, implementation and evaluation. This includes market research, identifying target markets, branding, pricing, communication and distribution channels. This course provides a critical examination of the consumer, economy, and technology, as well as ethical and social responsibility. (Summer)
  

  • MKTG 420 - Marketing and Social Media (3)


    This course takes an in-depth look at social networks, social media platforms and online advertising to offer students an advantage in many positions involving marketing, consulting and brand management both on the buyer and seller side of social media.
  

  • MKTG 520 - Marketing and Planning in Healthcare (3)


    This course addresses the marketing concepts in healthcare through discussions of marketing strategy, positioning and branding, program/service development, and pricing, as well as distribution and promotion. Students will learn how to conduct a situational analysis, understand the market and consumer behavior, and assess an organizations capabilities.

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 091 - Introduction to Algebra (3)


    This course is designed for those students whose mathACT score is 16 or below, math SAT score is below 470 (rSAT math, below 510), and who desire to strengthen their math skills before entry into a college-level math course. The course is a study of number systems and their properties; polynomials; rational expressions; exponents; linear equations; and inequalities with applications and graphing. It is designed to prepare students for MATH 105  - Intermediate Algebra.

     

    Not for University credit. Pass/No Pass Main Campus: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • MATH 103 - Survey of Mathematics (3)


    This course focuses on topics which include introduction to sets, mathematical logic, number theory, probability, statistics, algebra, geometry, metric system and consumer mathematics. Main Campus and Online: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • MATH 105 - Intermediate Algebra (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 091 , or one year of high school algebra with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00), a MathACT score above 16, a minimum Mathscore of 470 on the SAT (rSAT Mathscore: 510), or successful completion of the math placement test.
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course focuses on topics which include review of basic algebra; linear, rational, quadratic, and exponential functions; graphs and functions; factoring, exponents and polynomials; rational expressions and equations; quadratic equations and inequalities. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 120 - College Algebra (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 105 , or two years of high school algebra with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) and one of the following:

    • A minimum score of 19 on the math portion of the ACT,
    • a minimum Mathscore of 470 on the SAT (rSAT minimum Mathscore: 510),
    • or successful completion of the mathematics placement test.

    All prerequisites must have been completed within five years.

     
    This course focuses on topics that include real and complex numbers; equations and inequalities involving linear and quadratic models; polynomial, greatest integer, absolute value, power, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs; real and imaginary zeros of polynomials; solutions of systems of equations and inequalities; and introduction to trigonometric functions. Appropriate support technologies, such as the graphing utility, will be used. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 130 - Pre-Calculus (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 120  with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) or a minimum grade of “B” (3.00) in high school Algebra II. All prerequisites must have been completed within five years.
    This course focuses on topics that include equations and inequalities; analysis of exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, power and trigonometric functions and inverses; law of sines and cosines; analytic geometry, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, and De Moivre’s Theorem. Modeling is incorporated in the topics. Appropriate support technologies, such as the graphing utility, will be used. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 159 - Directed Study (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular concept or subject.
  

  • MATH 181 - Calculus I with Analytical Geometry (4)

    Prerequisites: MATH 130  
    MATH 130  or High School Pre-Calculus with a minimum grade of “B” (3.00). All prerequisites must have been completed within five years.
    This course is a study of the mathematics of motion and change. Topics include limits, continuity, analytic geometry, and the differential and integral calculus of elementary trigonometric and transcendental functions. Application of the above topics to science, business, engineering, and the other branches of mathematics is explored. (Spring)
  

  • MATH 255 - Topics in Mathematics (1)

    Prerequisites: MATH 120 
    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course focuses on various topics in the areas of mathematics and will be offered as needs and interests arise.

Nuclear Medicine
  
  

  • RTNM 302 - Introduction to Clinical Nuclear Medicine (3)


    Corequisite: RTNM 301 
    This course is an overview of routine clinical procedures with supervised experience in the clinical environment.
  

  • RTNM 310 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures I (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
    Corequisite: RTNM 350 
    This course is a study of nuclear medicine procedures of the cardiovascular and skeletal systems. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, findings, and clinical correlation for each procedure will be studied.
  

  • RTNM 311 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures II (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 310 
    Corequisite: RTNM 351 
    This course is a study of nuclear medicine procedures of gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, findings, and clinical correlation for each procedure will be studied.
  

  • RTNM 320 - Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation with Lab (4)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
    This course focuses on the principles of both imaging and non-imaging instrumentation. The design, operation, and quality control of gas detectors, scintillation detectors, gamma cameras, solid state detectors, and PET/CT scanners are covered. This course also covers counting statistics and the applications of computers in nuclear medicine.
  

  • RTNM 325 - Radiopharmacy and Pharmacology (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
    This course is a study of the theory and practice of radiopharmacy to include the production of radionuclides, preparation and calculation of doses, quality control, radiation safety, and applicable regulations. In addition, applicable non-radioactive interventional drugs and contrast media are discussed. For all administered materials, the route of administration, biodistribution, interfering agents, contraindications, and adverse effects is covered.
  

  • RTNM 330 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
    This course focuses on topics in radiobiology, and includes a review of ionization and energy transfer, as well as a discussion of the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ response to radiation. Acute and chronic effects of radiation exposure are discussed. The course covers topics in licensing requirements; guidelines for radiation protection; governing agencies; radiation signs; record keeping; personnel and area monitoring; radionuclide receipt, storage, and disposal; as well as management of radiation spills.
  

  • RTNM 350 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine I (4)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 302 
    Corequisite: RTNM 310 
    This course provides students with a supervised clinical education that includes instruction and participation in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, quality assurance, and radiation safety.
  

  • RTNM 351 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine II (4)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 350 
    Corequisite: RTNM 311 
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 350 . Students receive supervised clinical education that includes instruction and participation in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, quality assurance, and radiation safety.
  

  • RTNM 360 - Journal Review and Research I (1)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 301 , STAT 205 , STAT 215 
    This course is a review of medical journals with emphasis on the format of a scientific article, analytical reading, and reviewing and discussing published articles in nuclear medicine.
  

  • RTNM 361 - Journal Review and Research II (1)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 360 
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 360  with an emphasis on research design and writing a research proposal.
  

  • RTNM 412 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures III (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 311 
    Corequisite: RTNM 452 
    This course is a study of nuclear medicine procedures of the central nervous system. In addition, oncology imaging, special procedures, radionuclide therapy, and non-imaging procedures will be discussed. The indications, radiopharmaceuticals, patient preparation, equipment, findings, and clinical correlation for each procedure will be studied.
  

  • RTNM 442 - X-Ray Production (1)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 351 
    This course covers the principles of X-ray production as it relates to nuclear medicine.
  

  • RTNM 452 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine III (4)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 351 
    Corequisite: RTNM 412 
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 351 . Students receive supervised clinical education that includes instruction and participation in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, quality assurance, and radiation safety.
  

  • RTNM 453 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine IV (4)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 452 
    Corequisite: RTNM 483 
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 452 . Students receive supervised clinical education that includes instruction and participation in the performance of various clinical nuclear medicine procedures, patient care, administrative duties, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, quality assurance, and radiation safety.
  

  • RTNM 462 - Journal Review and Research III (1)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 361 
    This course is a continuation of RTNM 361  with emphasis on data collection, statistical analysis, and writing abstracts and scientific papers.
  

  • RTNM 473 - Advanced Imaging (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 320 , RTNM 442 
    Corequisite: RTNM 350 
    This course is designed to provide the student with exposure to new and emerging technologies and techniques. The course will include an emphasis on positron emission imaging.
  

  • RTNM 483 - Seminars in Nuclear Medicine Technology (3)

    Prerequisites: RTNM 412 
    Corequisite: RTNM 453 
    This course provides a comprehensive review of nuclear medicine in preparation for national certification exams. Numerous simulated registry examinations are administered during the course. In addition, the students will complete a capstone project that incorporates their personal philosophy of healthcare.

Nutrition
  

  • NUTR 122 - Nutrition (3)


    This course provides a study of the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of those nutrients essential for human life, with emphasis on the therapeutic nutrition and dietary changes required for managing certain disease conditions. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Occupational Therapy
  

  • OCTH 110 - Matthew 25: A (1)


    This is the first of two interactive courses designed to allow students to contribute to mission-based clinical care. Following the lessons from Matthew 25:40 (“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”) students will interact with patients and families at a free OT clinic, with clients living in poverty, and while rounding with hospital based chaplains. 
  

  • OCTH 111 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy (3)


    Acceptance into OTA program.
    This course introduces the student to the profession of Occupational Therapy (OT), including its definition, history, philosophy, and theories upon which the practice of occupational therapy is built. The practice of OT is fully explored, including the process of therapeutic intervention in multiple settings. The student is also introduced to basic OT skills, including patient interaction, observation, activity analysis, body mechanics, transfer skills, creative problem-solving, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills. Two credit hours of lecture; two credit hours of lab. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course.
  

  • OCTH 112 - Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , OCTH 111 
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of biomechanics and kinesiology as they pertain to human movement. The student will learn to identify anatomical landmarks through palpation skills, perform manual muscle testing and goniometry, and be introduced to principles of exercise. Particular emphasis will be placed on movement of the upper extremity, especially as it occurs while engaged in activities of daily living. Two hours lecture; four hours lab. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Catalog).
  

  • OCTH 115 - Matthew 25: B (1)


    This is the second of two interactive courses designed to allow students to contribute to mission-based clinical care. Following the lessons from Matthew 25:40 (“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”) students will interact with patients and families at a free OT clinic, with clients living in poverty, and while rounding with hospital based chaplains. 
  

  • OCTH 121 - Psychosocial Issues in Occupational Therapy (4)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 112 , PSYC 124 
    Corequisite: OCTH 122 , PSYC 128 
    This is a service-learning course.
    This course provides a perspective of psychosocial issues across the human life span. It provides the student with the basic knowledge regarding the role of occupational therapy in a psychosocial setting; etiology, clinical features, and prognosis of mental health diagnoses; historical and current OT theories; and documentation. The course will provide the OTA student with the opportunity to practice clinical skills and conduct groups for a variety of persons with psychosocial dysfunctions. An emphasis will be placed upon the importance of incorporating the psychosocial components of evaluation and treatment in all clinical settings. Two credit hours of lecture; four credit hours of lab. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Catalog).
  

  • OCTH 122 - Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Practicum (1)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 111 
    Corequisite: OCTH 121 
    This course is a Level I fieldwork experience and is designed to enrich OCTH 121  by providing an opportunity for the student to have clinical experience under the supervision of occupational therapists or other professionals in a mental health setting. The student will gain experience in patient contact, professionalism, observation and reporting skills, and in individual and group client treatment. Some sessions will be held on campus for the purposes of planning/organizing activities and sharing of experiences. Five four-credit hours of clinical.
  

  • OCTH 131 - Therapeutic Media and Technology (2)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 111 , OCTH 112 
    Corequisite: OCTH 121 
    This course provides the student exposure to technologies available to the patient population through the life span. Students will gain an understanding of therapeutic media available to all ages and populations. The class encourages hands-on experiences with media in order for the student to experience a variety of media while simulating a patient’s experience with therapeutic intervention.
  

  • OCTH 211 - Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics (4)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 125 , ENGL 144 , OCTH 121 , OCTH 122  
    Corequisite: OCTH 215 , OCTH 213 , OCTH 214 
    This is a service-learning course.
    This course introduces the student to aging and its effects on the human body and spirit. Multiple geriatric treatment settings where occupational therapy assistants work are discussed, along with related ethical, documentation, and legal issues. Students will identify common diseases in the elderly population, apply principles of evaluation and treatment techniques, and identify methods to promote health, function, and quality of life in the geriatric population. Also included are the concepts of cultural diversity in the aging population and working with families and caregivers. Two credit hours of lecture; four credit hours of lab. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communications Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Catalog).
  

  • OCTH 213 - Occupational Therapy in Physical Dysfunction (4)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 125 , ENGL 144 , OCTH 121 , OCTH 122 
    Corequisite: OCTH 211 , OCTH 215 , OCTH 214 
    This is a service-learning course.
    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the occupational therapy process in physical disabilities resulting from illness, disabling conditions, or injury. Also covered are the history and theory of OT in a physical disabilities setting; the psychosocial aspects of physical disability; and documentation, reimbursement, and management of OT services in a variety of physical dysfunction treatment settings. Students are provided with extensive hands-on labs to experience and gain competency in a variety of evaluation and treatment techniques. Two credit hours of lecture; four credit hours of lab. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Catalog).
  

  • OCTH 214 - Physical Dysfunction Occupational Therapy Practicum (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 125 , ENGL 144 , OCTH 121 , OCTH 122 
    Corequisite: OCTH 211 , OCTH 215 , OCTH 213 
    This course provides a Level I fieldwork experience, and is designed to enrich OCTH 213  by providing an opportunity for the student to have clinical experience under the supervision of OT practitioners or other qualified professionals in a physical dysfunction setting. The student will gain experience in patient contact, professionalism, observation, reporting skills, and assisting with selected evaluation and treatment techniques. Some sessions will be held on campus for the purposes of planning/organizing activities and sharing experiences. Four credit hours of clinical.
  

  • OCTH 215 - Occupational Performance Practicum (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 125 , ENGL 144 , OCTH 121 , OCTH 122  
    Corequisite: OCTH 211 , OCTH 213 , OCTH 214  
    This course is a Level I fieldwork experience and is designed to enrich OCTH 211  by providing the student with an opportunity to gain clinical experience in a geriatric setting under the supervision of a certified OT practitioner or other qualified professional. The focus of the learning experience includes observation, written and verbal communication, professional behavior, and group and individual participation with the elderly. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of selected evaluation and treatment procedures; gather and organize data; and build on their interpersonal skills to foster professional behavior with patients, clients, and staff. Four credit hours clinical.
  

  • OCTH 221 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics (4)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 211 , OCTH 213 
    Corequisite: OCTH 222 , OCTH 223 
    This is a service-learning course.
    This course introduces students to entry-level pediatric occupational therapy skills. Teaching methods will include lecture and lab experiences which will emphasize critical thinking, adaptation, and hands-on learning. The course will address typical and atypical child development, common pediatric diagnoses (which may benefit from occupational therapy services), as well as the role of occupational therapy in a variety of pediatric settings. The primary focus of this course will be for students to acquire adequate occupational therapy treatment techniques necessary for service provision to children, premature through adolescence. Students will be encouraged to understand their personal and professional abilities within the pediatric arena. Course content will also include the following: appropriate communication skills with children, family, staff , and community members; cultural and ethical awareness; reimbursement issues unique to pediatrics; and legal aspects which affect children’s services. Two credit hours of lecture; four credit hours of lab. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Catalog).
  

  • OCTH 222 - Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practicum (1)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 211 , OCTH 213 
    Corequisite: OCTH 221 , OCTH 223 
    This course is a Level I fieldwork experience, and is designed to enrich OCTH 221  by providing an opportunity for the student to have clinical experience under the supervision of occupational therapy practitioners or other qualified professionals in a pediatric setting. The student will gain experience in patient contact, professionalism, observation and reporting skills, and assisting with selected pediatric evaluation and treatment techniques. Some sessions will also be held on campus for the purposes of planning/organizing activities and sharing experiences. Four credit hours of clinical.
  

  • OCTH 223 - Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy (3)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 211 , OCTH 213 
    Corequisite: OCTH 221 , OCTH 222 
    This is a service-learning course.
    This course begins preparation of the student for transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. The student is prepared for Level II Fieldwork experience by reinforcing his or her knowledge of components of the occupational therapy process, using individual and group problem-solving tasks related to both clinical and ethical problems. Case studies will provide an opportunity for the student to further refine his or her clinical reasoning skills. The student learns the skills necessary to assist in the establishment and maintenance of an occupational therapy clinic, to participate in OT research and quality assurance/improvement, to become an advocate for the profession, and to become a lifelong learner. Two credit hours of lecture; two credit hours of lab. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Catalog).
  

  • OCTH 231 - Supervised Clinical Practice I (4)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 223  
    Corequisite: OCTH 233  
    This course provides an opportunity for each student to experience the role of an occupational therapy assistant under the supervision of a certified occupational therapy practitioner. This Level II Fieldwork experience provides students with real-life situations in which they can continue to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, develop clinical reasoning skills, and build on their interpersonal skills to foster professional working relationships with clients and staff . The course must be completed within 18 months following completion of academic preparation. Forty clinical hours/week for eight weeks. (Pass/No Pass)
  

  • OCTH 232 - Supervised Clinical Practice II (4)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 231  
    Corequisite: OCTH 233  
    This course provides an opportunity for each student to experience the role of an occupational therapy assistant under the supervision of a certified occupational therapy practitioner in a clinical setting that differs from OCTH 231 . This Level II Fieldwork experience provides students with real-life situations in which they can continue to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, develop clinical reasoning skills, and build on their interpersonal skills to foster professional working relationships with clients and staff . The course must be completed within 18 months following completion of academic preparation. (Pass/No Pass) Forty clinical hours/week for eight weeks.
  

  • OCTH 233 - Seminar for Clinical Practice (1)

    Prerequisites: OCTH 223 
    Corequisite: OCTH 231 , OCTH 232 
    This course focuses on preparation and application for the certification exam and professional employment skills, including writing, job interviewing skills, and job applications. Time is also allowed for sharing of individual experiences in Level II fieldwork. This is a blended course which meets on campus and online.
  

  • OCTH 314 - Exceptional People (3)


    The course provides an opportunity for moral development as it aims to increase diversity awareness and appreciation of other people. It has a unique style of instruction with a common thread linking it to the mission of Florida Hospital; to extend the healing ministry of Christ. A part of this ministry involves a personal comfort level and ability to interact with all members of our society; those with and without physical and mental challenges. Students will gain an understanding of the context and culture of persons with disabilities through hands on interaction with a variety of exceptional populations. Students will also gain experience through activities that simulate the human condition related to physical disabilities.
  

  • OCTH 501 - Service Learning Fieldwork (1)


    The elective course will provide the student with the opportunity to participate in service learning projects relevant to their personal and professional goals. This course will offer the student the opportunity to achieve 20-50 service in settings that will benefit from occupational therapy student support. Pass/No Pass
  

  • OCTH 508 - Matthew 25 (1)


    This is a service learning course enabling students to contribute to mission-based clinical care. Students will participate in the University Hope Clinic under the direction of faculty clinicians offering healthcare as a ministry. Students are assessed on professionalism and participation in occupation-based client care. (Fall)
  

  • OCTH 510 - Occupational Therapy: Foundations of a Profession (3)


    This course is an exploration of occupational therapy theories and frames of reference, including the profession’s history, tenets, and professional roles for varied practice settings. Experiences address regional and global healthcare needs and the application of critical reasoning for offering evidence-based client and family-centered care for diverse populations.
  

  • OCTH 511 - Research I: Evidenced-Based Practice (2)


    This course is designed to give students an overview of quantitative and qualitative research processes. Students explore principles of research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, and data analysis through critical examination of published studies. Principles of evidence-based practice are incorporated in order to assess the state of the science and direct decision-making in specialty healthcare practice.
  

  • OCTH 516 - Occupation: An Essential for Life (2)


    This course offers in-depth exploration and synthesis of human occupation. Emphasis is placed on students’ understanding the complex and highly interactive components of how, why and when people engage in occupation and occupation’s role in health promotion.
  

  • OCTH 520 - Applied Kinesiology (3)


    This course includes a comprehensive study of movement. An application of the biomechanical frame of reference to evaluate force, torque, range of motion, strength, and endurance is included. Laboratory experiences include the analysis of movements and performances of functional tasks/occupations.
  

  • OCTH 525 - Wellness Across the Lifespan (2)


    Exploration of health and wellness in occupational therapy practice, focusing on needs of individuals and community. Emphasis is placed on increasing students’ understanding and appreciation of occupational therapy’s role in improving patient and society health and wellness. In addition, students will participate in a personal journey of health and wellness during the trimester utilizing on the CREATION Health model.
  

  • OCTH 527 - Fieldwork IA (1)


    This course includes a practice rotation (fieldwork) to provide the opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills, and values learned in the first graduate occupational therapy trimester. The course examines various healthcare disciplines and roles within a variety of practice settings. Experiences include working with clients and their families to determine appropriate needs, assessments, and goals, and to identify evidence-based interventions that will effectively address those needs. Healthcare documentation is also included. The experience includes analyses and application of OT models of practice, standards of practice, and ethics.
  

  • OCTH 528 - Matthew 25 (1)


    This is a service learning course enabling students to contribute to mission-based clinical care. Students will participate in the University Hope Clinic under the direction of faculty clinicians offering healthcare as a ministry. Students are assessed on professionalism and participation in occupation-based client care.
  

  • OCTH 531 - Mental Health Practice (4)


    This course includes critical reasoning for assessments and interventions for clients’ mental health needs. The course explores the use of individual and group interventions and examines current evidence for mental healthcare within community and healthcare settings. The occupational impact of mental illness for the individual, various cultures, and society is analyzed. Didactic and laboratory experiences are included for needed leadership and management of complex behaviors.
  

  • OCTH 535 - Neuroscience Applications for OT (3)


    This course analyzes current neuroscience evidence and the implications for occupational therapy assessment and intervention. Classroom and laboratory experiences critically examine principles of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurosensory systems, neurobehaviors, cognition, and motor control. Application of current models for neuro-rehabilitation are included.
  

  • OCTH 540 - Applied Clinical Skills (3)


    Using current evidence, the course examines and teaches basic clinical skills necessary to promote optimum occupational performance. Case-based scenarios and practical application are used to enhance student understanding and integration of knowledge and techniques through critical reasoning.
  

  • OCTH 547 - Fieldwork IB (1)


    This course focuses on practice experiences including the application of the knowledge, skills, and values learned in the second trimester, including mental health services, cognition, behavioral management principles, group programming, and leadership.
  

  • OCTH 557 - Community Outreach (2)


    This course addresses program development and applies occupational therapy services within the community and emerging practice settings. Content includes developing needs assessments, designing programs, identifying potential funding services, and establishing benchmarks. The designed program will be implemented with follow-up program evaluation. Experiential learning experiences will take place within communities and/or contemporary practice settings.
  

  • OCTH 558 - Matthew 25 (1)


    This is a service learning course enabling students to contribute to mission-based clinical care. Students will participate in the University Hope Clinic under the direction of faculty clinicians offering healthcare as a ministry. Students are assessed on professionalism and participation in occupation-based client care.
  

  • OCTH 559 - Topics in Occupational Therapy ((1-2))


    Permission of the department chair is required for enrollment in this course.
    This course provides the student an opportunity to explore a specific area of OT practice with greater depth than would be covered in the OT core curriculum.
  

  • OCTH 565 - Assistive Technologies (3)


    This course includes the design and use of assistive technologies, adaptations, and environmental modifications to enhance performance, safety, and independence. Learning experiences include the client and family in the assessment, design, selection, and use of technologies, adaptations, and modifications. Content includes fabrication of technologies and adaptations.
  

  • OCTH 570 - Geriatric Practice (3)


    This course is a critical examination of current evidence regarding healthcare needs and interventions across the continuum of care for older adult populations. Topics include: successful aging, normal age-related changes and pathologies associated with growing old. The focus is on understanding how seniors function in their environments and OT’s role in maximizing the fit between person and environment.
  

  • OCTH 574 - Research II - Research Design (1)


    This course includes continuing exploration of a research topic or capstone project. Learning experiences include a critical review of research methods, instrumentation, and study designs appropriate for the selected capstone. Critical examination of qualitative and quantitative designs and methods of analyses and their application in healthcare studies are included. Working with a research mentor, the students choose a research/capstone project and related design.
  

  • OCTH 577 - Fieldwork IC (1)


    This course applies the knowledge, skills, and values taught within the third trimester course in an assigned setting that addresses the needs of older adults. Students are to identify client needs, select the appropriate assessments, and establish client-centered goals and interventions. The role of the OT and other healthcare providers is analyzed. Guidelines for documentation, reimbursement, ethics, and liability issues are included. Students will build on their interpersonal skills to foster professional behavior in the clinical setting.
  

  • OCTH 580 - Medical Conditions in OT (2)


    This course describes human body dysfunction based on illness and diseases of body systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding conditions frequently encountered by occupational therapists working with individuals across the lifespan. The course uses critical thinking to analyze the signs and symptoms of pathophysiological conditions.
 

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