IPE - Interprofessional Education

This course will examine ways in which scripture addresses hope and suffering through the lens of human trafficking, thus providing a dynamic model of spiritual transformation. The student will learn to embrace their own brokenness and brokenness in others. This course is relevant to all disciplines.

This course will introduce the learner to the multiple components of human trafficking; including definition, causes, and scope of the problem. The learner will identify the various disciplines involved in the human trafficking arena.

A cross-cultural experience for the professional healthcare student to implement the knowledge and practice skills necessary for effective delivery of care in a cross-cultural setting. The student will employ cross-cultural concepts and a Christian worldview to interact with local populations.

This course will explore the concepts of trauma informed approaches and the impact of trauma and retraumatization of the trafficked individual. The uniqueness of trauma informed approaches will be explored as well as the attitudes and perceptions of those interacting with the trafficked population.

This course will explore a variety of individual and group advocacy strategies and techniques which may be used to effectively combat human trafficking through the lens of a biblical framework. Cultural values and differences as well as ethical strategies will be considered during the learning experiences.

Focuses on examination and application of statistical methods, research designs, and epidemiologic principles used in healthcare research. Application will be made to disease prevention and health promotion.

Biostatistics is the application of statistics to biology, medicine, nursing, and other health-related professions. This course is intended to give the student an introduction to basic statistical concepts, methods, and reasoning used in public health and other health sciences, providing a base for further development of these skills in courses such as Epidemiology, Research Methods, and Advanced Epidemiology. Health Sciences students in Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and other related professions will establish a foundation for their experiential learning projects.

An overview of healthcare ethics, theoretical foundations of ethical decision-making, and the role of personal values and ethics. Ethical dimensions of geopolitical, economic, sociocultural, environmental, and educational influences on health will be explored in local, national, and global contexts. Strategies for analyzing and managing ethical situations will provide a foundation for biblical-based decision-making by an interprofessional team.

This course will provide graduate Health Sciences students a comprehensive exploration and sound understanding of the origins and applications of diverse research methods used in the health sciences, with an emphasis on selecting and applying appropriate research designs. It includes an overview of the scientific methods and the various research paradigms in current use.

This course will provide students a comprehensive study of the human body and its related function. Students will learn human anatomy as it relates to function through the study of bones, cadaver dissection, models, medical imaging, atlas drawings, and their own bodies. Clinical correlations will be presented related the anatomical structures discussed to clinical practice.

This course will serve as a continuation of the Research Methods I course. This course will cover measurement theory and the use of techniques such as factor analysis to validate measurement scales, risk and sensitivity analysis, qualitative research, and mixed methods designs. In addition, the course will continue to develop the student's ability to produce a research proposal by expanding the previous semester project to include methodological sections of a research proposal.

Students examine the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policies and law and their impact on delivery of health services and the promise of public health. This course provides an overview of public policy interventions within the various domains of public health, the motivations for undertaking them, and the influences of the political, bureaucratic, and social environments in which policy decisions are made.

This course provides an overview of leadership, management, and organizational behavior reflecting the uniqueness of the healthcare sector. The course integrates theory with practice through readings, presentations, team learning, written assignments, and guest lecturers from different organizational and interprofessional leadership perspectives in healthcare. Assessment, practice, and development of organizational leadership systems and skills will be accomplished through action learning teams, case studies, and problem based learning.

Biostatistics is the application of statistics to biology, medicine, nursing, and other health-related professions. This course is intended to give the student an introduction to basic statistical concepts, methods, and reasoning used in public health and other health sciences, providing a base for further development of these skills in courses such as Epidemiology, Research Methods, and Advanced Epidemiology. Health Sciences students in Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and other related professions will establish a foundation for their experiential learning projects.

Gross anatomy of the human body is presented from a regional perspective. Clinical applications will be used as a basis for anatomical understanding. Lectures will include; skeletal, muscular, vascular, and nervous systems of the upper and lower extremities, and vascular, nervous, and organ system components of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. The musculature and vasculature of the head, neck, and back will also be covered in additional to the cranial nerves and the central nervous system. Cadaver dissection is included in lab.

The first of a two-part course including instruction on techniques for quantitative and qualitative research methodology utilized in Health Science, critical analysis of published research, and ethical research considerations and practices. Emphasis placed on the development of scholarly information literacy competencies.

The second of a two-part course including instruction on techniques for quantitative and qualitative research methodology utilized in the health sciences, critical analysis of published research, and ethical research considerations and practices. The development of an Institutional Review Board proposal for a pilot scholarly study is emphasized.

The fundamentals of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the human nervous system as relevant to rehabilitation professionals are studied. Topics covered include the major structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems, both at the macro and cellular levels. Clinical application of material learned is an emphasis of the class. Major neurological syndromes and diseases will be discussed and relevant clinical cases will be introduced to illustrate how dysfunction of neuroanatomical structures results in clinical symptoms or functional disturbances.

This seminar provides the student with the basic tools to predict changes in a patient's responses to medications as a result of receiving therapeutic intervention, reviews the pathology of a number of disease states, explains the pharmaceutical intervention associated with those disease states, and reviews the effects of pharmaceutical interventions and their impact on the rehabilitation process. This course will emphasize the importance of understanding the effects of a patient's medications and pathological state during rehabilitation. Students will be required to write an analysis of the effect of a category of drugs on a patient population of their choice, including how the category of drugs can enhance, detract, or replace the effects of rehabilitation interventions.

This course provides the student with the basic tools to predict changes in a patient's responses to medications as a result of receiving therapeutic intervention, explains the pharmaceutical intervention associated with common disease states, and reviews the effects of pharmaceutical interventions and their impact on the rehabilitation process. This course introduces the student to modern musculoskeletal imaging. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the knowledge of diagnostic imaging necessary in everyday rehabilitation practice. Clinical case scenarios are utilized to further develop critical thinking skills of students.

This course introduces the student to modern musculoskeletal imaging. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of x-ray films, magnetic resonance (MR,) and computed tomography (CT) imaging. Advanced imaging techniques such as SPECT, PET, US, bone scans, and video-fluoroscopy will also be covered. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the relevance of diagnostic imaging in everyday rehabilitation practice. Clinical case scenarios are utilized to further develop critical thinking skills of students.

The use of physical agents in rehabilitation has been shown to have positive effects on achieving patient treatment outcomes. Students will learn the rationale for use and application of various physical agents: superficial heat (thermotherapy, cryotherapy), deep heat (ultrasound), electrotherapy (neuromuscular electrical stimulation, TENS, Iontophoresis), and mechanicotherapy (mobilization, compression). Students will realize the adjunctive nature of these agents and how they can be used as a precursor to purposeful activity.

Understanding public policy trends and leadership issues influencing health systems and community health. Program planning, budgeting, and evaluation; supervision of occupational therapy personnel; engagement in professional associations and promotion of occupational therapy. Developing systems to improve access to occupational therapy services in under-served populations and communities.

Interprofessional course introducing students to theories of healthcare ethics, ethical decision-making, legal and professional standards, institutional policies, and major ethical dilemmas facing today's practitioners. Course will include interprofessional case studies to be discussed in "Grand Rounds" course which occurs in the same semester.

An interprofessional seminar course which will provide a forum for students and faculty to discuss health and wellness issues from the perspectives of a diverse team of health, medical, and community professionals. An emphasis will be placed on advocacy for the profession of occupational therapy in the treatment milieu. Case studies including a variety of professions will be utilized to facilitate dialog.

An interprofessional seminar course which will provide a forum for students and faculty to discuss health and wellness issues from the perspectives of a diverse team of health, medical, and community professionals. An emphasis will be placed on cases related to ethical decision-making and supervision of therapy assistants in the health care arena. Ethics and supervision case studies including a variety of professions will be utilized to facilitate dialog.

This course provides a critical overview of the scope and practice of leadership in healthcare. Through the examination of leadership theories, principles, and techniques, students will be able to plan, develop, and maintain quality occupational therapy services in a diverse and ever changing healthcare environment. Emphasis will be given to a biblically based servant leadership perspective. Additional topics will include, but not be limited to: governmental and professional credentialing, staff/professional development, continuous quality improvement, clinical education, and support of local, state, and national professional organizations.

Graduate students are encouraged to become responsive and reflective teachers. A variety of active learning/instructional strategies will facilitate discussions addressing educational theory and practice. The course will explore and develop teaching skills that promote learning with diverse learners across a variety of settings.

This course reinforces the concept of health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO-1948)". This course will examine healthcare systems, service delivery, factors influencing care and policy decisions, health disparities, and evidence-based care at local, state, national, and global levels. There will be an emphasis on promoting healthy communities through occupation-based health promotion, disease prevention, and recognition of social, economic, and political factors influencing health and well-being. Students will investigate evidence-based practice to target the needs of vulnerable populations such as those who are chronically ill and poor.

The purpose of this advanced course on a Christian perspective of the medical humanities is to reintroduce the ancient ideal of practical reasoning, self-knowledge, and action in the care of the sick and the marginalized, with a special emphasis on people with disabilities. The early church never lost sight of caring for the indigent poor in their affliction. Students will gain an increased perspective and understanding of the healthcare professional/patient relationship, the art of listening, visual observation, and ethical principles in the context of a Christian worldview.