81 courses with the subject AHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AHS 100CPR and Basic Cardiac Life Support1
Description: (Dual listed with HED 290 ) This course is designed to teach Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support to individuals entering the various service professions (police, fire), health professionals and professionals who are activity-oriented (recreation, lifeguard), etc. Basic procedures are covered in full. Successful completion of the course meets all requirements for the American Red Cross and Heart Association "course completion card." It cannot be used to fulfill Physical Education requirement for graduation. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: An introductory course designed to provide the student with basic knowledge and skills common to a variety of Allied Health Sciences. Medical terminology; the hospital: organization, specialized services and personnel; the nature, cause, diagnosis and treatment of disease; medical-legal considerations; aseptic principles and emergency care. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: An introductory course designed for students who are planning to become physical therapists. Topics include: the training and role of health care workers in physical therapy, an introduction to physical therapy techniques, and ethical and medical-legal aspect of practice. Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The action and usage of commonly used drugs and solutions and the methods by which they are administered. In addition, a general orientation to the mathematics involved in the computation of drug dosages and solution composition. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
AHS 104Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Respiratory Care3
Description: An introduction to general principles of pharmacology, with an emphasis on agents used in the treatment of diseases of the cardio-respiratory systems. Also treated are principles of patient assessment, aerosol medication delivery systems, hyperinflation therapy, and associated equipment and techniques. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: An integrated science course focusing on application of scientific principles in paramedical areas. Topics of study include fundamentals of chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology as they pertain to the clinical field. Offered: Fall, Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: An examination of cardiopulmonary anatomy from the perspective of the respiratory therapist. The course begins with an overview of the chemical basis of structure, then concentrates on the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics of study include cellular structure of the lung, structure of the conducting and respiratory areas of the lung, and functional anatomy of the cardiovascular system. (3 lecture hours) Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: An examination of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system from the perspective of the respiratory therapist. Although the course concentrates primarily on the function of the pulmonary system, detailed attention is also given to the functional relationship between the cardiac and pulmonary systems. Topics of study include oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, blood acid-base balance, cellular respiration, pulmonary and systemic circulation, and functional changes to the cardiopulmonary sys Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Introduction to the profession of respiratory care. History and development of respiratory care. Scientific measurement, physics and chemistry as pertinent to respiratory mechanics and physiology. The use of medical gases, aerosols, and instrumentation as preparation for an understanding and implementation of therapy rationale. Laboratory practice with respiratory care apparatus. This course includes introductory clinical exposure at local affiliating hospitals. Formerly AHS 311. Students who Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Introduction to mechanical ventilator therapy. Comprehensive study of all aspects of modern mechanical ventilation including terminology, classification, modes of operation, physiologic effects, clinical implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting of modern critical care devices with a focus on invasive ventilation. Laboratory practice emphasizing the set up and operation of current examples of adult mechanical ventilators. Formerly AHS 312. Students who have completed AHS 312 will not rece Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Continuation of the study of modern mechanical ventilation with a focus on advanced ventilator techniques and interpretation of arterial blood gas results; introduction to diagnostic pulmonary function testing. Laboratory practice emphasizing the set up and operation of advanced ventilator systems as well as pulmonary function measuring instruments. Formerly AHS 313. Students who have completed AHS 313 will not receive credit for AHS 118 . (16 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Comprehensive clinical practicum at an affiliating hospital. The student will practice clinically the procedures learned during AHS 116 , AHS 117 , AHS 118 , and AHS 104 . (40 clinical hours per week for 5 weeks). Registration is limited to students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program. Formerly AHS 212. Students who have completed AHS 212 will not receive credit for AHS 119 . Lab fee applies. Offered: Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Orientation to hospital organization, administration, and physical structure, with concentration on surgical areas. Interpersonal relationships, stressing patient welfare and the "surgical team" concept. Introduction to medical terminology and microbiology. Emphasis on development of knowledge and skills relating to principles and practices of sterilization, aseptic techniques, surgical instruments and supplies, pneumatic and electrical equipment; electrosurgical, cryosurgical, and laser techn Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Development of knowledge and skills required of a "scrub" assistant, knowledge and understanding of "circulating" duties, procedures of patient preparation, basic operative procedure, reporting and recording operative data, radiological and endoscopic procedures; principles of anesthesia and related safety measures; techniques of catheterization and plaster application. Selected laboratory and clinical experience in the hospital setting includes exposure to the Endoscopy Unit and Central Suppl Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Orientation to specific surgical specialties including hernia surgery, surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, surgery of the gall bladder, pancreas, liver and spleen and gynecologic and obstetric surgery, with related surgical anatomy pathophysiology and specialty instrumentation. Relevant ethical and legal considerations. Selected clinical experience in the hospital setting includes exposure to PACU and Ambulatory Surgery Centers as well as correlated participation as scrub assistant and assi Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: General orientation to specific surgical specialties including genitourinary, plastic, head and neck, orthopedic, otologic, ophthalmic, neurologic, thoracic, peripheral vascular and cardiovascular surgery, with related surgical anatomy, pathophysiology and special instrumentation. Relevant ethical and legal considerations. Selected clinical experience in the hospital setting includes exposure to the Ambulatory Surgery Center and the Delivery Room as well as correlated participation as scrub as Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The study of cell structure and function, tissue, skeleton, muscular system, nervous system, and special senses. Required of all students in Physical Therapist Assisting, Surgical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Respiratory Care, Nursing, Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy. (3 lecture hours). Course was AHS131 with a lab. Students must complete AHS131T and AHS131L for equivalent credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The study of blood, lymph, reticuloendothelial, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, and endocrine systems. (Continuation of AHS 131 and required of the same students.) (3 lecture hours). Course was AHS132 with a lab. Students must complete AHS132T and AHS132L for equivalent credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Cell structure and function. Biological effects of radiation on normal and abnormal cells. Differential sensitivity of tissues; acute and late reactions. Clinical application and use of radiosensitizers, chemotherapeutic agents, combined therapies, and hyperthermia. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Physical specifications of various treatment units. Beam characteristics, half value layers, radioactive decay. Radiation units of measurement, radioactive half life, and application of radionuclides. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Interaction of ionizing radiation with matter. Dose calculations, multiple field techniques and therapeutic use of particulate radiation. Emphasis on principles of treatment planning, comparison of manual and computer treatment plans, fixed field and moving beam techniques. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This one-semester course presents basic introductory information on Human Anatomy and Physiology. An overview of structures and functions of the systems of the human body will be discussed along with the scientific method. This course is for students who are interested in pursuing a degree in the wide range of medical sciences. This course is recommended as preparation for Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, and medical entrance exams. Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Majors only co-requisite AHS 234 . The first of eight sequential courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The lecture includes an introduction to physical therapy across the lifespan, Scope of Physical Therapist Assistant practice and integration within the rehabilitation team, pathological conditions. The laboratory includes vital signs, body mechanics, transfers, gait training and activities of daily living (3 lecture, 3 laboratory, 3 practice laboratory hours). Laboratory fee ap Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The lecture includes orthopedic and neurological conditions requiring physical therapy. The laboratory is an introduction to exercise including passive, active assistive, active resistive and progressive resistive range of motion, stretching, goniometry, and exercise equipment. Clinical application of skills occurs in a local facility. (6 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 3 practice laboratory, 3 clinic hours.) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course includes the physiological basis and application of physical therapy modalities of heat, cold, light, water, mechanics and massage. Physical therapy treatments for patients with cardio-respiratory and integumentary impairments are included. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory, 3 practice laboratory hours.) Laboratory fees apply. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The lecture includes principles and uses of medical physics, modalities of electricity along with physiological principles, indications, contraindications and precautions. The laboratory consists of the proficient application of these modalities used to alleviate pain, swelling and weakness. (8 lecture, 4 laboratory, 4 practice laboratory hours.) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Topics include physical treatment for pediatrics, the neurologically impaired adult and patients with amputations. (8 lecture, 6 laboratory, 6 practice laboratory hours.) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Full-time clinical practice as a physical therapist assistant student in two separate physical therapy settings is required including: sports medicine facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, hospitals, home care, athletic teams and other health service agencies. (Summer only/40 hours per week/6 weeks.) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Fundamental principles of treatment planning, dosimetry and calculations. Concepts of radiation protection including ALARA are discussed. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Specific techniques for delivering care to radiation therapy patients, including shielding and immobilizing devices. Offered: Fall (first 5 weeks) Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Identification of structures on radiographs as related to Topographical landmarks used in determining treatment ports in Radiation Therapy. Offered: Fall (second 5 weeks) Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Quality assurance as it applies to Radiation Therapy. Chart maintenance, identification of machine malfunction, and image quality will be discussed. Offered: Fall (third 5 weeks) Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The study encompasses both normal and abnormal morphology and physiology of those cells and structures normally found in human blood. Relationships are drawn from hematologic manifestations occurring from other than pure hematological diseases and clinical findings are accentuated, being mutually or reciprocally related to true hematological disorders. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: equisites: Students must have a minimum grade of C in AHS 132, Anatomy and Physiology 2, in order to register for AHS 202 . The student is given a medical view of microorganisms: their morphology and physiology. Pathogenic microorganisms, including etiology and pathology, are examined in detail as applicable to the hospital environment. The study of aseptic and antiseptic techniques involving patients, equipment and clinical areas enumerated. Practicum in obtaining pure cultures and identifying these cultures included. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course is designed to expose students to principles of pathologic processes and disorders. Theoretical considerations will provide the necessary background to understand disease and will facilitate the application of diagnostic modalities and therapeutic interventions. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Provides student of Medical Technology with the theory and practice of blood transfusion and immunohematology. Modern, routine blood banking techniques are emphasized, especially in the laboratory portion of the course. Detailed discussion of related aspects of blood collection, component preparation, storage, preservation, and testing for compatibility between donor and recipient as well as hazards of transfusion are presented. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours). Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Basic Immunologic mechanisms: Antigen structure and antigenicity; antibody structure; antigen-antibody interaction: T-cell and B-cell interactions, including thymus-dependent and thymus-independent antigens; antibody production, including DNA and looping-out excision; complement; cytokines; theory of immunologic and serologic procedures and the immunologic manifestations of disease. The student will acquire the fundamental information necessary to function as a technician in a medical laborato Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
AHS 209Clinical Applications of Medical Laboratory Science3
Description: Restricted to Medical Laboratory Technology Students Only. This course includes instruction and practice in various areas of the clinical laboratory. It provides a comprehensive study of hemostasis (the mechanisms of hemostasis, fibrinolysis and hemostatic control) and urinalysis (the principles of physical, chemical and microscopic fluid analyses). Fundamentals of phlebotomy are also introduced. Students practice routine diagnostic methods in these laboratory disciplines with emphasis on prin Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Clinical Internship is offered during the spring term and is only for those laboratory technician students who are matriculated and entering the final phase of their studies. Completion of all AHS science prerequisites with a minimum grade of C is required prior to registration for AHS 210 . Students are assigned to hospital or private laboratories in Nassau County and surrounding areas. Here under Departmental supervision, students further their clinical training in selected phases of laborat Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: A continuation of AHS 202 , this course provides an overview of diagnostic microbiology that is relevant and essential for a career as a medical laboratory technician. It includes discussion of the microorganisms of importance and basic test procedures commonly encountered in clinical settings. While bacteriology is the emphasis, mycology, parasitology, and virology will also be included. For MLT majors only. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: A study of pulmonary pathology from the perspective of the respiratory therapist. The course covers diseases of the pulmonary system concentrating on such topics as restrictive and obstructive diseases. The student learns disease etiology, epidemiology, physiologic abnormalities, clinical features, and the treatment of each disease. The course includes an introduction to problem-based learning and critical diagnostic thinking in respiratory care. Examples of diseases covered include emphysema, Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: A study of cardiovascular pathology and pathology of related organ systems from the perspective of the respiratory therapist. The course covers diseases of the cardiovascular system but also includes diseases of other related organ systems such as the digestive, nervous, intestinal, endocrine, and renal systems. The student learns disease etiology, epidemiology, physiologic abnormalities, clinical features, and the treatment of each disease. The course builds upon the concepts of problem-based Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The comprehensive study of the techniques and procedures of airway management, weaning from mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene, arterial sampling and noninvasive ventilation. Topics also covered are diseases of the neonatal and pediatric patient as well as the associated respiratory care equipment and treatment modalities and an introduction to home care, long term care, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Laboratory practice with respiratory care equipment and role playing in problem-solving Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Comprehensive clinical experiences in multiple clinical rotations including experience in medical and surgical intensive care, physical assessment, patient evaluation and nursing arts in the acute care hospital setting, pulmonary function testing and respiratory care in the subacute care setting. This course is an 'off campus' course and will afford the student respiratory therapist an opportunity within the hospital to apply and develop proficiencies in the technical knowledge obtained during
Description: Comprehensive clinical experiences in multiple clinical rotations including medical, surgical, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and long term care as well as sleep diagnostics. This course is an "off campus" course and will afford the student respiratory therapist an opportunity, within the hospital, to apply and develop proficiencies in the technical knowledge obtained during the first four semesters of "on campus" study. Under supervision of College faculty, t Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Comprehensive clinical experiences in multiple clinical rotations including medical, surgical, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, pulmonary rehabilitation and long term care as well as sleep diagnostics. This course is an "off campus" course and will afford the student respiratory therapist an opportunity, within the hospital, to apply and develop proficiencies in the technical knowledge obtained during the first four semesters of 'on campus' study. Under supervision of College faculty, th Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course is open to only those senior MLT students who have successfully completed AHS 210 . Duration is 10.5 weeks, May through August. Students meet on-campus f or 6 days for a simulated microbiology lab experience where they will obtain skills and achieve competencies needed for the clinical internship in Microbiology. This is followed by 9 weeks supervised clinical education off-campus at area hospitals or laboratories where they complete the balance of their clinical t raining required Offered: Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: A one-semester course designed to train medical technologists in the principles and practices of the science of clinical chemistry, specimen collection and processing, quality control, modern instrumentation in clinical chemistry, basic physiology, analytical procedures, and the correlations of abnormal values with the disease states. Laboratory utilizes modern instrumentation in the determination of biochemical profiles such as liver, kidney, heart, electrolytes, lipids, thyroid function, pan Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: The lecture includes the Medical Assistant's role in caring for patients. Discussion of functional anatomy, common disorders and diagnostic studies as they pertain to clinical medical assisting practice. Emphasis in laboratory will be on aseptic technique and standard precautions to prevent the spread of disease, diagnostic tests and common laboratory procedures. Lab fee applies. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Analysis of human motion based on anatomic, physiologic and mechanical principles. The study of typical and atypical movement patterns and manual muscle testing are included. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory, 3 practice laboratory hours). Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course is only open to Physical Therapist Assistant students. It is a 4-hour primary clinical course in a local facility. Clinical application of skills occurs in the facility under the direct supervision and expertise of a faculty member. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course is only open to Physical Therapist Assistant students. It is a one day per week 8-hour secondary clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant Student in a Physical Therapy setting. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course is only open to Physical Therapist Assistant students. Full-time clinical practice as a physical therapist assistant student in a physical therapy setting is required. Affiliated sites include sports medicine facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, hospitals, home care, and other health service agencies. (40 hours per week/6 weeks.). Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course is only open to Physical Therapist Assistant students only. This is a terminal clinical course. Full-time clinical practice as a physical therapist assistant student in a physical therapy settings is required. Affiliated sites include: sports medicine facilities, outpatient clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, hospitals, home care, and other health service agencies. (40 hours per week/6 weeks.). Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: A four week orientation lecture unit to prepare students for clinical education followed by lectures in applied physics, radiation safety, and radiographic technique. Upon successful completion of orientation unit, students will begin clinical education at an affiliating hospital. (3 lecture hours) Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
AHS 241Radiologic Technology I Laboratory/ Clinic5
Description: A four-week laboratory orientation unit to prepare students for clinical education followed by instruction and practice in an energized x-ray laboratory to include selected routine and special radiographic examinations of the appendicular and axial skeleton using phantoms. Upon successful completion of the orientation unit, students will begin supervised clinical education at an affiliating hospital two days a week. (3 laboratory hours, 16 clinical hours) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Lectures in radiographic quality, special radiographic techniques, electricity and x-ray circuitry. (3 lecture hours) Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
AHS 243Radiologic Technology II Laboratory/ Clinic5
Description: Instruction and practice in an energized x-ray laboratory to include selected routine and special radiographic examinations of axial skeleton using phantoms. Supervised clinical Instruction and practice in an energized x-ray laboratory to include selected routine and special radiographic examinations of axial skeleton using phantoms. Supervised clinical education at an affiliating hospital two days a week. (3 laboratory hours, 16 clinical hours) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Supervised clinical education at an affiliating hospital five days a week from June to August. (40 clinical hours per week). Lab fee applies. Department: Allied Health Sciences
AHS 246Radiologic Technology IV Laboratory/ Clinic6
Description: Introduction & practice in an energized x-ray laboratory to include common procedures using contrast media. Supervised clinical education at an affiliating hospital three days a week. (3 laboratory hours, 24 clinical hours). Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Lectures in medical and surgical diseases and an introduction to other imaging modalities including CT scanning. (3 lecture hours). Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
AHS 248Radiologic Technology V Laboratory/ Clinic6
Description: Instruction and practice in an energized x-ray laboratory to include specialized views of the skull, selected special procedures, pediatric examinations, mammography and the essentials of a quality control program; supervised clinical education at an affiliating hospital three days a week. (3 laboratory hours, 24 clinical hours) Laboratory fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Five days a week, from June to August. Supervised clinical education at an affiliating hospital. (40 clinical hours per week). Lab fee applies. Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: For students in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program only. The lecture includes orthopedic and neurologic conditions requiring physical therapy. The laboratory is an introduction to exercise including: passive, active assistive, active resistive and progressive resistive range of motion, stretching, goniometry and exercise equipment. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: This course is only open to Physical Therapist Assistant students. The lecture includes current issues and practices in physical therapy. The laboratory involves regionally designed exercises and advanced therapeutic exercise techniques for a variety of patients. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Lectures on the rationale of using radiation therapy as a major modality in the treatment of cancer. Emphasis on the principles governing radiosensitivity and normal tissue tolerance. (3 lecture hours) Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Introduction to clinical education in radiation therapy technology. Experience is obtained at one of several area hospitals, utilizing a variety of therapy equipment. (16 laboratory hours) Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Lectures on the operating principles of various types of therapy equipment; the rationale for delivering treatments on particular units; introduction to pathology. (3 lecture hours) Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Clinical education in Radiation Therapy Technology. Experience is obtained at one of several area hospitals, utilizing a variety of therapy equipment. (16 laboratory hours) Lab fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Methods of treating cancers with radiation therapy based on anatomic site, histologic grade and normal tissue tolerance. Discussion of borders of treatment fields, dose and treatment. Emphasis on cancers of skin, head and neck, digestive and respiratory systems. (3 lecture hours) Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Clinical education in Radiation Therapy Technology. Experience is obtained at one of several area hospitals, utilizing a variety of therapy equipment. (24 laboratory hours) Lab fee applies. Offered: Fall Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Methods of treating cancers with Radiation Therapy based on anatomic site, histologic grade and normal tissue tolerance. Discussion of borders of treatment fields, dose and fractionation and reaction to treatment. Emphasis of cancers of central nervous system, breast, genitourinary system, and blood forming organs. (3 lecture hours) Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Clinical education in Radiation Therapy Technology. Experience is obtained at one of several area hospitals, utilizing a variety of therapy equipment. (24 laboratory hours) Lab fee applies. Offered: Spring Department: Allied Health Sciences
Description: Clinic VI. Clinical education in Radiation Therapy Technology. Experience is obtained at one of several area hospitals. (40 laboratory hours) Lab fee applies. Offered: Summer Department: Allied Health Sciences