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3.00 Credits
This course examines the effects of pathological conditions on individuals across the lifespan. It explores pathology as it relates to the rehabilitation potential for patients with genetic and developmental disorders and disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, genitourinary, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immune, metabolic, integumentary, and musculosketal systems. Students will investigate the etiology, epidemiology, and medical and surgical management of patients with pathologies of the systems outlined above. Emphasis is placed on the impact and clinical presentation of the disorders on rehabilitation management. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. Prerequisites: BIOL 161 or BIOL 130 and BIOL 131. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to study and analyze human movement and principles of physics in a person-environment context. Principles and theoretical concepts of physics will be presented as they relate and impact movement and function. It will emphasize an understanding of movement when it is integrated into real-life activity and applied to individual environments. Kinesiology of the upper and lower extremity and trunk will be examined, and will include clear explanations of both normal kinesiologic function and pathokinesiology of the extremities and trunk. Principles of physics and how they relate and can be applied to human movement will be emphasized throughout the semester. Hands on activities experience will give the student practical experience for better understanding components integral to occupational-human movement. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 303 4 sem. Hrs, 4 crs
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the application of group process theory to the provision of therapeutic group intervention for clients across the lifespan, as well as to participation in professional groups. Different theoretical frameworks for examining and leading groups, as well as the related research are discussed. Development of leadership skills and promotion of decisionmaking and accountability as a member of professional groups and leader of therapeutic groups are emphasized. Learning about observing the relationship between group process and content is enhanced by students’ participation in small group activities within the class as well as their participation in an online discussion group with class members. Online discussion is an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: ENGL 112, SPCM 110, and PSYN 101. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to link college with the world of work by assisting students to obtain meaningful, academically relevant work experiences directly related to their career goals. Possible placement sites for students in Health Science include hospitals, medical facilities, small and large physical/occupational therapy practices. Students professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the work experience. Cooperative Education office approval required. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. per sem.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the concept of health promotion and serves as a synthesis experience for the major. Students choose a topic in health care, review relevant literature, interview community members, and develop, implement and evaluate a health promotion project. Achievement is determined through an annotated bibliography, class presentations and a written summary of the health promotion project. Prerequisite: HLSC 295 or HLSC 300. 3 sem. hrs. 3crs.
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3.00 Credits
Health Care Practitioners need to become informed consumers of the scientific literature, with the ability to process and synthesize scientific information. They must be able to recognize factual information and logical arguments and apply critical analysis to other forms of acquiring knowledge such as authority, rationalization and intuition. Additionally, they need to understand research methods and their evaluation and application. The course is designed as an introduction to critical thinking and to allow the student to be able to search, summarize, synthesize and process the scientific literature. The course should help students to think more critically about evaluating research studies, the arguments of others and to understand logical and persuasive arguments in science. Prerequisites: ENGL 111, ENGL 112, Corequisite: HLSC 225 or permission of the instructor. 2 sem. hrs. 2 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the application of neuroscience theory and clinical principles of nervous system function to behavioral outcomes in sensation, movement, perception and cognition as typically seen by rehabilitation professionals. Anatomy and function of the human nervous systems will be taught with emphasis placed on its role in development, movement and motor learning, the sensory system, cognition, perception and behavior for the purpose of understanding rehabilitation principles and intervention. Components of normal function and dysfunction of the peripheral and central nervous systems will be reviewed from the perspective of the rehabilitation specialist. Nervous system components including the spinal cord, brainstem, cerebrum and the auditory, visual and vestibular systems will be reviewed. Primary roles and functions, knowledge of the physical structures involved and the neural pathways that link systems will be reviewed. This course will review disorders and dysfunction of these systems and the impact of deficits on function, behavior and the rehabilitative process. Application of concepts and knowledge will be linked to clinical problems and case studies from a therapist’s perspective through the study of the sensory systems, motor learning, neurobehavioral presentations and an introduction to neurological assessment. Case studies will be used both in class and in online discussions to facilitate the integration of neuroscience theory and clinical application of concepts. This course requires student participation and completion of assignments using the college’s distance learning technology. Prerequisite: BIOL303. 4 sem. hrs. 4 crs.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to many of the general topics related to the scope of occupational therapy practice that will be revisited throughout the occupational therapy program. Students learn the impact of historical events on the development and current practice of occupational therapy and begin to explore the role of engagement in occupations and purposeful activity in promoting health, growth and fulfillment of human needs across the life span. The importance of professional values and ethics in the development of a therapeutic sense of self and sensitivity to multicultural issues are introduced. The purposes and types of occupatioanl therapy documentation along with the Occupational Therapy Framework for Practice, the Guide to OT Practice, medical terminology, and the structure of occupational therapy professional organizations are also presented. Students are oriented to the philosophy, structure and process of the problem based learning instructional method, strategies for self-directed learning through small group discussions, online components, lectures, and assignments. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs. * These courses are required for students who have been accepted into either the Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Graduate Program but who have limited work experience. Please see the 2006- 2007 Mercy College Graduate Catalogue for further details.
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3.00 Credits
Designed specifically for first semester students who are registered in the developmental semester and taught by the learning center faculty and Title V counselors. This course provides students with academic strategies that include: Time Management, Learning Styles, Note Taking, Improving Memory, How to Write an Essay, Effective Reading, Test Preparation and Using Critical Thinking Skills. This course also provides students with a better understanding of the transition to college and assists in empowering students to successfully adapt to the college culture. (non-degree credit).
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3.00 Credits
Concepts, images, myths, archetypes, and stereotypes pertaining to women in fiction and in theory. What men have said about women in contrast to what women have said about themselves. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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