28 courses with the subject HP, 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.
HP 125Introduction to Patient Navigation3
Students examine patient navigation roles including the current use of patient navigation as defined by the federal government and payment sources in hospitals, community health organizations, and clinical trials. The course orients students to implications of health care reform, health disparities, and the basics of chronic disease and health promotion.
This online course will integrate theory and clinical knowledge designed for patient navigators to use knowledge of several behavioral and social science theories, the determinants of risk from those theories, and link them to prevention interventions in an interactive and applied manner. The course includes exercises in understanding the factors that influence behavior; an overview of the different levels of interventions; the introduction of a framework to link theory, behavioral determinants and interventions; and small group work to strengthen skills learned in the course.
This course is designed for any student interested in understanding contemporary issues related to wellness. At the completion of this course the student will be able to describe the concept of wellness and apply this understanding to everyday life. The content will focus on the physical, sexual, intellectual, emotional/psychological, spiritual, occupational, and recreational aspects of wellness. Wellness will be viewed across the lifespan emphasizing multicultural aspects of individuals and families. Appropriate theoretical models will be utilized to enhance understanding of the content presented. Course discussions and assignments will explore individual lifestyles highlighting behaviors of the individuals that impact on personal and community wellness.
The focus of this interdisciplinary course is the biological and social issues related to AIDS prevention, specifically HIV risk reduction and behavioral interventions. The holistic approach to health services of individuals, families and communities is emphasized throughout, including spiritual, nutritional and alternative health therapies. The social impact of AIDS upon the health care system, state, and federal government is included.
This course is designed to introduce the basic skills of American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance communication with the deaf community. Students will develop skills in both implementing and interpreting the ASL alphabet, basic signs, vocabulary and components of grammar.
Students examine patient navigation skills to assist patient/clients with goal setting and financial navigation. The course orients students to skills of goal setting, listening, tracking and timing, as well as other requisite professional communication skills.
Students learn the patient navigator roll in guiding patients with common chronic diseases, mental illness, and how to recognize and help a client in crisis. The application of patient navigator interviewing, recognition and guidance skills with health disparities is addressed in this course.
This course will focus on a study of the major nutrients found in food including characteristics, functions and metabolism. Interrelationships of nutrients; effects of inadequate and excessive intake; principles of energy metabolism and a study of energy requirements of the individual will be included.
This course requires fieldwork experiences under direct supervision that includes, observation, interaction with patients/clients and other health care professionals, participation in the effective movement of patients across the care continuum, self-management and enhanced patient-practitioner communication. Students are evaluated based on their performance in these areas. Weekdays only, TBA based on student’s schedule; also includes on-line didactic coursework.
This course requires fieldwork experiences under direct supervision that includes, observation, interaction with patients/clients and other health care professionals, participation in the effective fitness assessment and wellness programs. Students are evaluated based on their performance in these areas.This course also includes an on-line didactic component. Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, as needed
This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge obtained in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree program. Through an individualized course of study, students will explore ways to utilize their unique skill sets and develop an understanding of the knowledge base required to be successful in the health care system. Students will examine workforce opportunities available in today’s complex health care environment to assist them in clarifying their current professional goals. Through the use of critical thinking skills, students will apply ethical decision making to health care practice/service and conceptualize the role of life-long learning in their continued development.
HP 481Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan3
This course is an introduction to the diagnosis, services and current research for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders across the lifespan. Basic information will be introduced on how this disorder is diagnosed, what comprises the disorder, as well as the array of services that are often provided to individuals with ASD. Lifespan challenges including diagnosis, early intervention, school-based services, transition to adulthood,vocational development, independent living and impacts on aging as well as medical and behavioral concerns will be explored. Students will also gain knowledge in establishing clear resource support for these clients in the community.
HP 482Intervention and Behaviors for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder3
The course begins with an introduction to the principles responsible for the development and maintenance of acceptable and problematic behaviors for individuals with ASD. This course will examine and apply evidence based principles/practices to facilitate functional participation among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
HP 483Program Development for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder3
This interdisciplinary course will focus on evidence-based programing designed to meet the developmental, social, medical, educational, vocational, daily living, and/ or mobility needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Effective strategies to complete a needs assessment, examine current literature, critique and modify and existing programs or create an appropriate program for a/an individuals with ASD appropriate within the professionals scope of practice will be explained and reviewed.
HP 600Advanced Practice Pediatric Issues and Trends3
This course is designed to explore the most recent issues and trends in the area of pediatric occupational and physical therapy. The course will focus on evidence-based practice, mentorship and leadership, and community-based practice within the current profession of the student. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments. It will be offered primarily in a distance-learning format with two weekends of on-campus experiences.
This course is designed to provide students with an advanced level understanding of the process of pediatric evaluation in occupational therapy. The course will focus on the full process of occupational therapy evaluation including referral sources, identifying appropriate evaluation tools, clinical observations, standardized assessment, report writing, evaluation accommodations, educating other professionals, and the reporting of assessment results.
Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
HP 610Special Topics: Vision Rehabilitation3
This course is designed to provide the OT or PT with an understanding of the basic principles of the visual system and its influences upon daily activities for the pediatric patient. The course will discuss pediatric vision problems and appropriate therapies. After completing this course students will be able to describe key components of the visual system and how they work, understand binocular vision, how it develops and its effects on ADL, understand and treat children with binocular vision disorders and gain useful strategies for dealing with children who have learning related vision problems. This course is intended for OTs and PTs who will be or who are working with the pediatric population both in an inpatient/outpatient and/or school environment.
HP 615Treatment and Evaluation of Pediatric Feeding Issues3
This course provides an extensive overview of evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. The course will focus on oral motor dysfunction, tube-feeding, sensory issues, respiratory issues, medical and nutritional issues, positioning and handling, and behavioral management related to feeding/eating. Conditions which affect feeding/eating are explored along with medical and therapeutic assessments. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments.
Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
HP 625Sensory Integration Treatment and Evaluation3
This course is designed to provide an extensive overview of sensory integration theory, neurology, evaluation and treatment related to clinical practice for occupational and physical therapists. Sensory integration theory is explored in relationship to function and occupation. The most relevant evaluations and treatment interventions are presented as well as a critical review of effectiveness research in sensory integration. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments. This course is offered in a 4-day intensive course format.
HP 630Child Development in an International Setting3
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to expand clinical knowledge in the areas of early childhood development, psycho-emotional development, and program development, including community needs assessments. The course content and learning will occur in a service-learning format, in which students will travel with faculty outside the United States for the primary portion of the course. The most relevant issues in promoting development for institutionalized and post institutionalized children as well as family training for foster care providers are presented with reflection upon existing evidence within the fields of occupational therapy and other fields. The students will apply the course content to their clinical and professional practice settings through course assignments.
Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork.
HP 635School Based Pediatric OT & PT3
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with intermediate level knowledge related to the provision of best practice occupational therapy services within the educational environment. Practices particularly relevant to the school setting in terms of assessment, individualized educational planning, intervention, re-assessment and discharge will be discussed. Additional course topics will include legislation, service provision models, evidence-based practice in the schools, consultation, effective teaming, and advocacy.
HP 645Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Issues and Interventions3
This course provides an overview of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) including common conditions, technology, personnel, and the environment. It also addresses the most common issues surrounding the NICU, along with occupational and physical therapy strategies for intervention and evaluation. It will be offered primarily in a distance-learning format with two weekends of in-class experiences. These weekends will involve a visit to a NICU.
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to implement the occupational therapy process with children who are from birth to three years of age and to be knowledgeable about factors that affect service delivery. In-class exercises and out-of-class assignments will be provided to improve students’ skills and increase students’ self-confidence with the new content of the course.
HP 655Evidence-based Neurodevelopmental Treatment & Evaluation for Children with Central Nervous System Dysfunction3
This is a treatment course for children with neurological deficits (cerebral palsy) based on the work of Berta Bobath, MCSP, Karel Bobath, MD, Mary B. Quinton, MCSP, OBE and Elsbeth Köng, MD. Therapy skills to be developed and refined will include observation and analysis of typical and atypical child development, hands-on facilitation and stimulation of more effective movement, and inhibition of unwanted movement patterns. This will require the testing of three children at the beginning and end of an intervention period, using the Movement Assessment of Children. Other evaluation methods may also be used. The course will include distance learning, on-site sessions for learning and practice of treatment techniques, and a required commitment of a minimum of 12 hours of treatment for each of three children with neurological deficits.
This course is open to licensed occupational therapists and physical therapists. In order to integrate the information that the therapist will acquire it will be necessary to have access to appropriate children for treatment. Participants will need to assess and treat three children with cerebral palsy, at least one of whom is ambulatory.
HP 661Autism Spectrum Disorders3
This course is an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. You will be introduced to the basic information on how these disorders are diagnosed, what comprises the disorders, and how to compose an interpretive report of evaluation findings, including a treatment plan with home and school setting strategies. Previously offered as HP 660
Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
HP 665Seating in Pediatric Practice3
Children with disabilities have unique seating needs which includes safe passive transport within the community and their environment, adequate support for eating, and adaptive supports for independent postural control for task participation. This course will focus on the assessment and implementation of appropriate postural management systems, with an emphasis on the development of postural control. Students will learn how to collaborate with medical suppliers/vendors and how to successfully design letters of medical necessity to acquire adaptive equipment using insurance guidelines. Assessment and training in client utilization of power mobility will be discussed.
Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
HP 670Grant Writing3
This course is designed to provide an extensive overview of the grant writing process. Students will learn how to identify a funding need, develop a case for support, and research potential funding opportunities. The student will develop a comprehensive grant proposal that directly responds to an identified funding opportunity. The various components of a grant proposal are explored, including the introduction, problem statement, objectives, methodology, evaluation, budget, and summary sections. Strategies for persuasive writing techniques are presented. This course is offered in a distance learning format with two weekends of on campus experiences.
