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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students who are currently practicing in health care fieldsto an overview of public health on a state and national level. Studentswill learn about the public health system, including infectious disease,chronic disease, occupational health, injury control, maternal andchild health, regulation, behavioral health issues, surveillance, qualityassurance, and policy.
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3.00 Credits
Co-listed as PSYCH 356A brief theoretical overview of counseling is discussed in conjunctionwith the application of practical skill development. Skills includedare listening, observation, presentation of self, rapport development,interviewing, and empathy.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the issues and current practice of nursing within theelementary and secondary school setting for Registered Nurses whoare interested in the specialty of School Nurse Teaching. A schoolbasedclinical component will be utilized to provide a professionalunderstanding of the specialized knowledge and skills necessary tocontribute to and support the goals of education. Particular attentionwill be paid to the educational process, special needs students, rulesand regulations of Rhode Island, Federal regulations, screening, andthe development and utilization of information and referral sources
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3.00 Credits
Examines the latest methods, procedures, and techniques forpresenting the information, principles, and concepts outlined in schoolhealth curricula. Preparation and presentation of lesson plans willprepare the School Nurse Teacher for his/her role as a health educator.Evaluating currently used health curricula, books and teaching aidswill familiarize the Registered Nurse with the scope of today's healtheducation.
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3.00 Credits
Cross-listed with PA 411Provides a working knowledge of the various sources of funds availableto the grant writer as well as the terminology and the components(problem statements, objectives, methodology, evaluation, budget) ofvarious funding applications and instruments. At the conclusion of thecourse the student will have the skills to do basic research for a grantproposal and to write a proposal.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students, currently employed (or intending to be employed)in the health care field, to the moral/ethical issues and dilemmasfacing the healthcare industry/employee(s) today and into the future.A sampling of selected topics that will be discussed and researchedinclude: informed consent, euthanasia, rationing of health careservices, advance directives, biomedical research, heroic measures, theuninsured and underinsured.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the foundation for health care management in an era ofhealth care reform. The issues relate to the overview of emergingtrends in the health systems, human resources, leadership,communication, decision making, marketing, quality assurance andfinancial management. This course is intended for the individualcurrently employed or interested in the health care field andfunctioning in the management system.
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3.00 Credits
Builds upon the foundation provided in the Health CareAdministration I course. Through discussion, readings, and twoassigned written projects, the students cover topics inclusive of: anoverview of the healthcare delivery system in the U.S., economics ofhealth care, labor relations, legal issues, health planning, healthcarereform, and ethical issues in health care.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a framework for understanding, assessing, and designingorganized learning experiences within the workplace which willimprove job performance. It addresses specific issues of adultlearning, and develops the particular skills required for effectivecommunication and training in the workplace. Topics coveredinclude theories of adult learning and motivation, problemsassessment, training design, facilitating learning, and teamdevelopment.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the jurisprudence of mental health law and the social policyupon which it is built. It is intended to provide a foundation in thelaw as it relates to persons with mental illness or other disabilities.Topics covered include civil commitment, patients' rights, the right totreatment, the right to refuse treatment, competency, guardianship,confidentiality, and malpractice. Students learn legal skills such asreading and interpreting statutes and legal opinions. Relevant legaland ethical issues confronting providers are addressed throughout thecourse.
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