May 20, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
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Courses


 
  
  • NUTR 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition

    (3) Su, F, Sp (available online)

    Human nutrition is the platform to study the nature and integration of science across disciplines and in society through applied problem solving and data analysis. Nutritional balance and good health are explored in context of the levels of organization, metabolism and homeostasis, genetics and evolution, and ecological interactions.
    (Cross listed with HLTH 1020 ) This course is taught Web enhanced.
  
  • NUTR 2220 - Prenatal and Infant Nutrition

    (2) Su, F, Sp (available online only)

    This course focuses on nutrition and diet as they apply to birth outcome, the maintenance of maternal health, and the growth of the infant. Breastfeeding and community programs will be discussed in support of maternal and infant health. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020 . (Cross listed with HLTH 2220 )
  
  • NUTR 2320 - Food Values, Diet Design and Health

    (3) F, Sp, Su

    The relationships between dietary components and the development of chronic diseases provides the foundation for designing diets that support life-long “good health”. Topics in nutrigenomics, food allergy and food technology are introduced. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020 . This course is taught Web enhanced.
  
  • NUTR 2420 - Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition

    (2) Su, F, Sp (available online only)

    The effects of nutrition and diet on child growth, health and behavior are explored from toddler through adolescence. The processes of growth and puberty provide the foundations for understanding nutritional support. Common nutritionally-related problems such as obesity, anemia, and eating disorders are also addressed. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020 . (Cross listed with HLTH 2420 )
  
  • NUTR 3020 - Sports Nutrition

    (3) F, Sp (online only)

    The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism. In addition, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and NUTR 2320 .
  
  • NUTR 3220 - Foundations in Diet Therapy

    (2) F, Sp, Su (online only)

    Nutritionally related medical conditions in which diet is crucial for control of the disease will be the foundation for developing skills in case management. The use of several nutritional alternatives and supplements will be incorporated into the curriculum as they pertain to the dietary management of the condition. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and NUTR 2320  (ZOOL 2200  or HTHS 1110 /HTHS 1111  are recommended).
  
  • NUTR 3320 - Health and Nutrition in the Older Adult

    (3) Su, F, Sp (online only)

    The developmental process of late adulthood with focus on the physiological age-related changes provides the foundation for understanding physical, mental, and social health and well-being in the older adult. Nutrition and exercise assessments and prescriptions, clinical services, community and social support services, complementary and alternative medicine, and other topics are explored in the context of promoting healthy aging. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020 . (Cross listed with HLTH 3320 )
  
  • NUTR 3420 DV - Multicultural Health & Nutrition

    (3) F, Sp

    The application and understanding of social, religious, economic and aesthetic qualities of foods provides the knowledge for the explorations of the food patterns of various cultures. The understanding or world food problems as they pertain to the health will also be discussed. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and NUTR 2320 . (Cross listed with HLTH 3420 ) This course is taught Web enhanced.
  
  • NUTR 4320 - Current Issues in Nutrition

    (2) F, Sp

    Technology-aided literature review of the nutritional and medical sciences provides the information for presentation to peers in both written and oral forms. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and NUTR 2320  or consent of instructor.
  
  • NUTR 4420 - Nutrition and Fitness

    (3) F, Sp

    Principles of sports nutrition and fitness are applied to achieve a healthy body weight. Consideration of exercise and dietary practices along with fitness evaluation, dietary analysis and body composition testing are utilized to create a plan to improve physiological health. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and NUTR 2320 . This course is taught Web enhanced.
  
  • NUTR 4520 - Directed Undergraduate Nutrition Research

    (1-4) F, Sp

    This course will provide undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in research processes and participate in ongoing nutrition research projects. Prerequisite: NUTR 4320  or HPHP Majors with NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and Permission of Instructor.
  
  • NUTR 6320 - Current Issues in Nutrition

    (2) F, Sp

    Technology-aided literature review of the nutritional and medical sciences provides the information for presentation to peers in both written and oral forms. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and NUTR 2320  or consent of instructor.
  
  • NUTR 6420 - Nutrition and Fitness

    (3) F, Sp

    Principles of sports nutrition and fitness are applied to achieve a healthy body weight. Consideration of exercise and dietary practices along with fitness evaluation, dietary analysis and body composition testing are utilized to create a plan to improve physiological health. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course is taught Web enhanced.
  
  • NUTR 6520 - Directed Graduate Nutrition Research

    (1-4)

    This course will provide graduate students an opportunity to engage in research processes and participate in ongoing nutrition research projects. Prerequisite: NUTR 4320  or HPHP Majors with NUTR 1020 /HLTH 1020  and Permission of Instructor. Graduate students taking this class as 6520 must have completed a statistical methods course.
  
  • PAR 1000 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

    (2)

    This course teaches the student to recognize and instruct the response to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and deliver transport needs for the patient to the appropriate medical facility. The student will be able to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care. Theory will include the emergency medical care to the adult, infant and child, medical, and trauma patients. There are 46 lessons in the core curriculum. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships, skills, and knowledge must be completed for recommendation of certification. (Must be taken with PAR 1001 .)
  
  • PAR 1001 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Lab

    (4)

    At the completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate competency managing emergencies, utilizing all Basic Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the current USDOT/EMT Basic curriculum. In addition to the lab, this course requires that the student have patient interactions in a clinical setting. Based on assessment finding, renders emergency medical care to the adult, infant and child, medical, and trauma patients. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships, skills, and knowledge must be completed for recommendation of certification. (Must be taken with PAR 1000 ).
  
  • PAR 1005 - EMT-Basic Field Experience- I

    (3)

    Minimum 120 hours of supervised EMT-Basic patient care experience provided through assigned day shifts on the ambulance and/or pre-hospital setting. A preceptor evaluates basic life support knowledge, skills and affective abilities. Prerequisite: PAR 1000 /PAR 1001  and HTHS 1101 , HTHS 1110 /HTHS 1111  or HTHS 1115  and 70% minimum on EMT-B assessment exam. Department permission required.
  
  • PAR 1006 - EMT-Basic Field Experience - II

    (3)

    Minimum 120 hours of continued supervised EMT-Basic patient care experience provided through assigned shifts on the ambulance and/or pre-hospital setting. A preceptor evaluates basic life support knowledge, skills and affective abilities. Prerequisite: PAR 1005 , ENGL 1010 , and MATH 0990  or MATH 1010 .
  
  • PAR 1010 - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Introduction

    (2)

    Introduction of Intermediate EMT concepts of basic and advanced life support utilizing cognitive knowledge objects using the State Department of Health and current National Standard EMT-I Curriculum. Application of pre-hospital care will be demonstrated through written assignments and exams. Course may be challenged for credit. Course is required, or equivalent work experience, before admission into the paramedic program. Prerequisite: Must have Basic EMT certification. PAR 1010 combined with PAR 1011  will provide a certificate of 60 hours of continuing medical education hours toward recertification requirements for the Utah State Department of Health.
  
  • PAR 1011 - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Introduction Lab

    (2)

    This course requires clinical hours with an emergency facility and ambulance as scheduled. Application of basic EMT skills involving pre-hospital care with staged and real emergencies and demonstration of psychomotor skills through laboratory, ambulance riding time, and clinical assignments. Clinical activities are adapted to previous documented work experiences. This course may be challenged for credit. This course is required, or equivalent work experience, before admission into the paramedic program. Prerequisite: Must have Basic EMT certification. PAR 1010  combined with PAR 1011 will provide a certificate of 60 hours of continuing medical education hours toward recertification requirements for the Utah State Department of Health.
  
  • PAR 1020 - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate

    (2)

    Curriculum includes but is not limited to the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Intermediate. This course consists of the cognitive knowledge and theory components of the USDOT Curriculum and builds upon the EMT Basic knowledge. State certification eligibility of EMT Intermediate upon successful completion of both PAR 1020 and PAR 1021 . Students will demonstrate mastery of cognitive knowledge skills through written assignments and examinations. Course format consists of didactic lecture. Paramedic Program application, faculty review, and committee selection are required to be admitted to this course. Prerequisite: PAR 1011  or equivalent.
  
  • PAR 1021 - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Lab

    (2)

    Curriculum includes but is not limited to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Intermediate. Builds upon the EMT Basic psychomotor skills. State certification eligibility of EMT I upon successful completion of both PAR 1020  and PAR 1021. This course consists of clinical instruction and supervised field experiences in an advanced life support rescue unit which functions under a medical command authority. Students will demonstrate their mastery of the educational psychomotor skills through practical exams and staged and real emergencies. Must have department approval by application process involving an admissions committee final selection. Prerequisite: PAR 1020  or equivalent.
  
  • PAR 1030 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

    (1)

    Subject and case based approach to American Heart Association protocols and skills required for successful resuscitation of child and infant. The cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Prerequisite: Basic Life Support course completion card.
  
  • PAR 1031 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    (1)

    Subject and case based approach to American Heart Association protocols and skills required for successful resuscitation of the adult. This course is designed to help all participants succeed in acquiring the cognitive knowledge psychomotor skills needed by medical professionals in adult resuscitation attempts.
  
  • PAR 2000 - Introduction to Paramedic Practice

    (4) F

    Introduces the paramedic student to basic pathophysiology, pharmacology, airway management, plus patient interaction and assessment skills. Includes professional considerations for the individual practitioner and patient. Basic knowledge of medical incident command, rescue awareness, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness is included. Prospective students must be EMT-B certified, accomplish Dumke College of Health Professions advising, complete the department application process, and then be accepted to the program prior to registration. Prerequisite: PAR 1006  may be used as an experience prerequisite for PAR 2000.
  
  • PAR 2010 - Medical Emergencies

    (6) F

    Prepares the student to recognize, assess and provide paramedic interventions related to medical emergencies within the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, and urinary systems. Toxicology and environmental topics will be discussed. Current AHA standards will be utilized. Prerequisite: PAR 2000 .
  
  • PAR 2020 - Traumatic Emergencies

    (3) Su, Sp

    Prepares the student to recognize, assess and provide paramedic interventions related to bodily traumatic injuries. Current PHTLS/BTLS/ABLS principles are utilized. Prerequisite: PAR 2000  and PAR 2010 .
  
  • PAR 2030 - Special Considerations in Paramedic Practice

    (3) Su, Sp

    Prepares the student to recognize, assess and provide paramedic interventions related to the special challenges posed by neonate, pediatric, obstetric, geriatrics, and psychiatric patients. Acute interventions for the chronic care patient is discussed. Current AHA/PEPP standards are utilized. Prerequisite: PAR 2000  and PAR 2010 .
  
  • PAR 2040 - Paramedic Clinical Lab I

    (4) F, Sp

    Clinical application of the theory of paramedic practice. Students must pass all skills before advancing into clinical rotations. Prerequisite: PAR 2000 . ($98 lab fee)
  
  • PAR 2100 - Advanced Paramedic Practice

    (4) Su, Sp

    Pathophysiology and advanced concepts applied to recognition of Advanced Live Support patient problems and treatment modalities. Student research and presentation projects are designed to meet professional goals and experiences. All paramedic terminal competencies will be re-verified prior to a recommendation to certify. Prerequisite: PAR 2000 , PAR 2010 , PAR 2020 , PAR 2030 , PAR 2040 . ($98 lab fee)
  
  • PAR 2110 - Paramedic Clinical II

    (3) F, Sp

    Clinical rotations in various medical settings provide the student with the opportunity to perform skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but not limited to, areas in operating room, emergency department, labor and delivery, and pediatrics. Prerequisite: PAR 2000 , PAR 2010 , PAR 2020 , PAR 2030 , PAR 2040 .
  
  • PAR 2120 - Paramedic Internship

    (9) F, Sp

    Rotations with various paramedic agencies provide rescue vehicle response to advance the skills and performance of Paramedic practice. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships, skills, and knowledge must be completed for recommendation of certification. National Registry EMT-P testing is required. Prerequisite: PAR 2000 , PAR 2010 , PAR 2020 , PAR 2030 , PAR 2040 .
  
  • PAR 3110 - Critical Care Transport Course

    (6)

    This course will prepare experienced paramedics and registered nurses to become part of a highly functioning critical care transport team, often transporting high risk patients. Topics covered include; 1) History and role of critical care transport; 2) General principles of critical care transport, 3) Patient care principles 4) Trauma emergencies; 5) Medical emergencies; 6) Environmental emergencies 7) Special populations, and 8) Medical, legal and patient care issues in critical care transport. While the course is primarily oriented to ground transportation, the content presented will allow a student take the National Flight Nurse/Paramedic exam. Prerequisite: Paramedic or registered nurse (2-3 years experience nominal) or department approval.
  
  • PAR 3120 - Tactical Emergency Medicine

    (3)

    This rigorous course provides the principles of tactical medicine. Topics include instruction in the tenets of tactical emergency medicine, particularly in providing acute care in tactical combat situations and the medical operations support of tactical teams. This course is designed to provide the EMS provider with a variety of skills necessary to support a tactical law enforcement team. Prerequisite: EMT-Basic certification
  
  • PAR 4110 - Emergency Medical Services Management Topics

    (3)

    The principles of management and process that contribute to the effectiveness of day-to-day operations within an EMS organization. Topics include human resource management, communications systems, deployment strategies, and risk management. Additional topics include an emphasis on demand analysis, staffing, medical direction, reimbursement, capital investment, and cost control.
  
  • PAR 4120 - Emergency Medical Service Teaching Topics

    (3)

    Using the USDOT/NHTSA National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors, this course will prepare emergency medical service instructors for classroom and skill lab teaching. Topics discussed include; 1) instructor roles and responsibilities; 2) the student; 3) foundations of education; 4) delivering the message; 5) evaluation and 6) course administration. Students will demonstrate EMS teaching in both a class room and skill lab environment. Prerequisite: EMT-Basic certification.
  
  • PAR 4850 - Study Abroad

    (1-6) Variable Title

    The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience.
  
  • PE 1010 - Aerobics, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1011 - Aerobics, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1012 - Aerobics, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1040 - Walking for Fitness, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1041 - Walking for Fitness, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1042 - Walking for Fitness, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1043 - Jogging, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1044 - Jogging, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1045 - Jogging, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1057 - Hatha Yoga, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1070 - Cross Training For Fitness, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1071 - Cross Training For Fitness, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1072 - Cross Training For Fitness, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1080 - Strength Training, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1081 - Strength Training, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1082 - Strength Training, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1098 - Fitness for Life

    (1)

  
  • PE 1100 - Tennis, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1101 - Tennis, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1102 - Tennis, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1105 - Badminton, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1106 - Badminton, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1110 - Racquetball, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1111 - Racquetball, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1112 - Racquetball, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1130 - Golf, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1131 - Golf, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1132 - Golf, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1135 - Archery, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1136 - Archery, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1137 - Archery, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1140 - Marksmanship

    (1)

  
  • PE 1145 - Bowling, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1146 - Bowling, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1147 - Bowling, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1150 - Billiards, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1151 - Billiards, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1152 - Billiards, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1155 - Fencing, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1156 - Fencing, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1157 - Fencing, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1200 - Basketball, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1201 - Basketball, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1202 - Basketball, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1210 - Volleyball, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1211 - Volleyball, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1212 - Volleyball, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1225 - Softball

    (1)

  
  • PE 1230 - Soccer, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1231 - Soccer, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1232 - Soccer, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1265 - Water Sports

    (1)

  
  • PE 1300 - Swimming, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1301 - Swimming, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1302 - Swimming, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1310 - Water Aerobics, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1311 - Water Aerobics, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1312 - Water Aerobics, Level III

    (1)

  
  • PE 1340 - Lifeguarding

    (2)

    Skills and knowledge needed by lifeguards to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare lifeguard candidates to recognize emergencies, respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent drownings and other incidents. The course also teaches other skills and individual needs to become a professional lifeguard. Upon successful completion of this course participants will be certified in American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Training. Prerequisite: Skills screening will be required. Please note: The Lifeguard Training certificate includes certification in first aid.
  
  • PE 1350 - Scuba Diving I

    (1) Offered through Continuing Education only.

  
  • PE 1400 - Self Defense, Level I

    (1)

  
  • PE 1401 - Self Defense, Level II

    (1)

  
  • PE 1402 - Self Defense, Level III

    (1)

 

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