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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in in-depth study of selected areas of Gerontology. The course is offered for variable credit (1-5 hours). Specific content is determined by curriculum and student needs. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in program and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on health care services available to the elderly in the United States by providing in depth an understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Aging Network Services, housing, and private sector services. Prerequisite: All general education requirements and prerequisites complete or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with the economics of society as it affects older citizens. Focus areas include the health services industry, health insurance, demand for services, health personnel as related to the aged, employment, pensions, social security, and dependency ratios. It also covers the primary issues associated with life-course role changes with special emphasis on pre/post-retirement and legal planning. Prerequisite: GR 3013 and GR 3313 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the field of Gerontology, including theories, concepts, perspectives and research utilized in the study of aging. Prerequisite: All general education requirements and prerequisites complete or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary core course addresses theories and concepts from a variety of disciplines as they pertain to the health professions. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary professional practice and includes critical thinking, problem solving, communication, change, systems, stress, crisis, learning, rehabilitation, health promotion, and caring. Prerequisite: All general education requirements and prerequisites complete or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary core course introduces fundamental research concepts, the critical analysis of research, and the application of research in professional practice. The course is designed to enhance critical thinking skills and to enable the student to become a knowledgeable consumer of research. Prerequisite: MT 2413, all general education requirements and prerequisites complete or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary core course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge of the community as client, the family as client and community-focused practice with populations at risk. The student will explore health behaviors and values related to culture, lifestyle, and developmental stage. The student is introduced to concepts of epidemiology, health care financing, legislation, and health care delivery from a community perspective. This course includes a service learning component. Prerequisite: All general education requirements and prerequisites complete or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary core course is designed to provide entry level health professions students with a foundation for safe clinical practice. Students complete selected instructional modules designed for interdisciplinary practice. Modules include medical terminology, pharmacotherapeutics, health care systems, environmental safety, communication, professional practice standards, and problem solving. Prerequisite: All general education requirements and prerequisites complete or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary core course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in a case management role. Although the major focus of the course is on case management in long-term care, other models of case management are introduced. Students conduct basic functional assessments; develop intervention strategies; formulate, implement and evaluate service care plans; and examine relevant ethical, legal and political issues. Prerequisite: GR 3323, GR 3343, GR 3332 and GR 3333 or permission of instructor. SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS / 184
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the influence society has on aging individuals and the influence they have on society. Focus areas include psychological, physiological, and sociological changes related to aging. Additional topics include cultural, ethnic and political issues related to aging. Prerequisite: GR 3013 and GR 3313 or permission of instructor.
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