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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, NUR 1210, NUR 2107 (if applicable), PSY 1513. Corequisites: BIO 2921, BIO 2923, NUR 2104, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163. This course is designed to analyze the theory and practice of pediatric nursing with emphasis on the nursing process, the six basic needs, and physical and cognitive growth and development. The roles of the nurse are further developed in this specialty area. Nutrition, diagnostic studies, pharmacology and culture are integrated throughout the course. Critical thinking, research, dosage calculations, written and verbal communication, and development of computer skills are enhanced. This course requires three class hours and nine clinical hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, BIO 2921, BIO 2923, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, NUR 1210, NUR 2104, NUR 2107 (if applicable), NUR 2115, PSY 1513, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163. Corequisites: NUR 2209, SOC 2113. The student is assisted in the application of nursing knowledge in the care of clients experiencing problems meeting basic needs related to mental disorders in diverse health care settings. Students are assisted to further their expertise using critical thinking in the development of the role of nurse for mental health nursing. Acknowledgment of cultural and ethnic differences and psychopharmacology is emphasized throughout the course. Refinement of verbal and written communication skills, dosage calculations and computer competencies is expected. This course requires an average of two class hours per week for the semester and twelve clinical hours per week for three weeks.
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9.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, BIO 2921, BIO 2923, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1111, NUR 1210, NUR 2104, NUR 2115, NUR 2107 (if applicable), PSY 1513, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163. Corequisites: NUR 2203, SOC 2113. This course is designed to analyze theory and implement the practice of medicalsurgical nursing, as well as assist the student with transition from the student role to registered nurse. The focus of the course is to utilize critical thinking in the preceptorship. The specific foci of the course are to utilize critical thinking in the refinement of the nursing process and the organization of nursing care of adults and groups of adults in a variety of settings. Students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the role of manager, provider of care, and member within the discipline of nursing. Emphasis is placed on cultural and ethical differences, research, dosage calculations, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, critical thinking, and verbal and written skills. The preceptor component requires 72 hours of clinical practice during the last three weeks of the semester. This course requires an average of five class hours per week for the semester and twelve clinical hours weekly for ten weeks.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course is an introduction to the field of occupational therapy including history, role orientation, professional organizational structure, legal and ethical implications, legislation, specific practice arenas, and the process of service delivery. Three lecture hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course is a study of medical language relating to body systems including diseases, physical conditions, abbreviations, and symbols as applied to occupational therapy. Professional language for occupational therapy will be included.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Approved Anatomy and Physiology course. This intake course will focus upon the structures of the human body and their respective functions. Emphasis will be placed upon the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course will focus upon the structures and systems of the human body and their respective functions. Emphasis will be placed upon areas that are most vital to practice within the field of occupational therapy, particularly the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Three lecture hours and two lab hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course is designed to examine the context of service delivery for occupational therapy. Various models of health care, education, community, and social systems will be examined. Professional language utilized in these systems will be included. In addition to term definitions, emphasis is placed on uniform terminology. Two lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course provides a basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders encountered in occupation therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various psychiatric conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program. This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis and management of various pathological physical conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three lecture hours per week.
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