DMS207 Clinical Education I
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department
Course Description: This course will develop the student's ultrasound scanning skills in a clinical patient care environment such as a private diagnostic imaging setting or local hospital. The student will be exposed to abdominal, obstetrics, gynecology, small parts, and vascular ultrasonography where they will learn to perform ultrasound exams, effectively deal with patient care issues including patient preparation, patient history taking, and patient confidentiality,pertinent clinical laboratory values,and communication. Emphasis will be placed on the student's professional qualities as it relates to conduct, behavior and patient/sonographer interaction.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: DMS206
Corequisites: None
PTA258 Clinical Education Experience IV
College of Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant Department
Course Description: Course DescriptionThe focus of this full-time terminal clinical experience is validation of the level of independence gained in patient care, documentation, communication and professionalism as a physical therapist assistant student. The student will work towards independence in all aspects of the scope of physical therapy practice and will achieve entry-level clinical competency upon completion in preparation for the National Physical Therapist Assistant board examination. This clinical education experience allows the student to refine professional interactions and have a basic understanding of departmental administrative mechanisms and expectations. At the completion of the clinical education experience within the clinical setting, the student will return to laboratory activities to demonstrate competent safe care of patients throughout the continuum of care.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: PTA257
Corequisites: None
PTA257 Clinical Education Experience III
College of Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant Department
Course Description: The focus of this full-time clinical experience is validation of the level of independence gained in patient care, documentation, and professionalism as a physical therapist assistant student. The student will work towards independence in all aspects of the scope of physical therapy practice. Laboratory skills prior to attendance in the clinical environment includes advanced patient-centered performance, which incorporate legal, ethical, fiscal, and organizational aspects of care. This clinical experience allows the student to establish a comfort level and confidence with the facility, supervising therapist and patients. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to follow the progression from initial evaluation through discharge with a multitude of different rehabilitation opportunities.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 terms in AASPTA program
Corequisites: None
PTA256 Clinical Education Experience II
College of Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant Department
Course Description: This full-time clinical education experience provides the student with a clinical working environment under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in an approved facility. The facility provides learning experiences consistent with the student’s level of knowledge. This clinical education experience allows opportunities to continue refining the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory settings and utilize them in a clinical setting. The students will continue to develop their critical thinking skills in providing care to their patients. Students will require less supervision for previously learned skills. Upon completion of the experience, students will participate in intermediate critical thinking skills competencies within the lab environment.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: PTA255
Corequisites: None
PTA255 Clinical Education Experience I
College of Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant Department
Course Description: This full-time clinical education experience introduces the student to a physical therapy clinical setting for the first time. Prior to the first day of clinical attendance, the student will complete a series of lab activities and foundational skill checkoffs to ensure competency and safety. During the clinical experience, the student works under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in an approved facility. The facility provides learning experiences consistent with the student’s level of knowledge. The clinical education experience allows opportunities to implement the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom/laboratory setting.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: All 100 Level Courses for AASPTA program
Corequisites: None
DEN215L Clinical Dental Procedures Lab
College of Health Science Dental Assisting Department
Course Description: This course will challenge the student to link theory with clinical practice. The focus of this course is through laboratory practice, the dental assisting students are practicing and demonstrating dental assisting skills taught in Clinical Dental Procedures with evaluation by a dental assisting faculty. Students will learn to pronounce, define, and spell key terms.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Corequisites: DEN215
DEN215 Clinical Dental Procedures
College of Health Science Dental Assisting Department
Course Description: This course emphasizes the study of various fields of specialized dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association. Provides instruction in clinical chairside assisting and applied psychology through role playing. Emphasis integration and application of previous course content to operative dental procedures. Students learn and become familiar with the terminology pertinent to each specialty field.
Credit Hours: 2.00
Corequisites: DEN215L
NUR460 Clinical Applications Lab
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course provides the theoretical foundation for the study of the issues related to nursing care of older adults, focusing on the health care of well older adults and those with chronic health problems. Health promotion and preventive care are examined, as well as the implications of chronic illness, palliative, and end-of-life care.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: NUR433, NUR436, NUR437, NUR438, NUR439
Corequisites: None
CJ325 CJ Special Populations
College of Business and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Department
Course Description: This course will explore the impact that changes in the composition of communities across the country have had on the criminal justice system, specifically, law enforcement. Students will learn incident response approaches for individuals with autism, Alzheimer’s disease, delirium, developmental disabilities; as well as mental illness.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: CJ100
Corequisites: None
CJ410 CJ Capstone Project
College of Business and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Department
Course Description: This course will provide students with an opportunity to apply the criminal justice concepts and theories that contribute to the overall discipline. The capstone course is designed to examine the objectives of the Criminal Justice program and will involve a project designed to address the student’s concentration.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None