Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
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Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Courses


Course Descriptions - MHA

Master of Health Administration Program

Courses

  • MHA 6000 - Health Systems & the Healthcare Economy

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]

    In-depth analysis and synthesis of all aspects of the health care delivery system emphasizing improvement of health care delivery and access. Examines the complex organizational dynamics and structures that predicate the interaction among major components of the U. S. health care system, including service provider settings in which care is provided. The course surveys the funding systems and regulatory structures for financing healthcare delivery and resource management in health services organizations. Current reform debates will be challenged.
  • MHA 6100 - Leading & Managing People in Health Care

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]

    The course content emphasizes visionary leadership and management of diverse healthcare professionals in complex organizational structures. Individual leadership talents in handling various organizational challenges, such as leading organization change, building strong culture, developing effective teams, resolving conflicts, implementing effective motivational systems, and nurturing a learning organization are investigated.
  • MHA 6140 - Long-term Care Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]


    Seminar analysis of effect of chronic conditions and aging on delivery of health services, nursing homes and alternatives, mental health facilities and agencies, and rehabilitation facilities and services. Field trips and individual research projects.
  • MHA 6160 - Medical Group Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]

    Theory and principles of practice management. Emphasis on the fundamentals of organizing, staffing, and controlling a physician practice. Financial applications and resource consumption.
  • MHA 6180 - Health Care Entrepreneurship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [2nd Blk]

    Develops an understanding of entrepreneurship, its importance for a health care organization and the health economy, and the challenges associated with promoting entrepreneurship within healthcare organizations.
  • MHA 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]

    The course addresses the integration of epidemiology into strategic planning and managerial decision-making in health services organizations. Epidemiological principles and tools of investigation from clinical and managerial perspectives are addressed. Course work includes environmental analysis of health behaviors and lifestyle that impact demand on health care delivery systems. The student will evaluate models for integration of health services, preventive programs, demand management, and policy issues affecting continuity of care. Prerequisite: MHA 6000  (may be taken concurrently)or Instructor Approval.
  • MHA 6240 - Human Resources Management in Healthcare

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]

    Human resources management in healthcare organizations including recruitment and selection of employees, benefits and compensation management, privileging and credentialing of health professionals, performance evaluation, staffing plans, labor relations and labor law relevant to health care organizations.
  • MHA 6250 - Health Care Finance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [2nd Blk]

    Application of financial management techniques to decision making for health care providers. Financial management functions and organizations, financial statement analysis, working capital management, present value analysis, capital budgeting, cost of capital, variance analysis, financing techniques, and financial analysis case studies. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 .
  • MHA 6300 - Quality Improvement and Risk Management in Health Services Organizations

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [1st Blk]

    A study of the effects of sophisticated quality and health outcome measures as used by individuals, employers and insurers to compare the results of various providers. The course will cover the forces of the smarter external customers and internal pressures to justify costs, continuous quality improvement, risk management, and changes demanding creative health care marketing techniques. Course content will include JCAHO and NCQA accreditation standards and processes, Life safety and fire code requirements, and handling of biohazards such as blood borne pathogens. Prerequisite: MHA 6000  or Instructor Approval.
  • MHA 6310 - Managed Care vs. Managed Health

    Credits: (3)
    Examination of factors that influence future direction of managed care. Changing relationships among major stakeholders. Broad areas of discussion including market dynamics, product characteristics, reimbursement methodologies, contracting issues, management information systems, government initiatives, legal and ethical issues, demand management strategies, and future trends.
  • MHA 6320 - Health Policy and Economics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [2nd Blk]

    Economic analysis applied to health services sector; concept of efficiency applied to production and distribution of health services, health insurance, government programs, health care personnel, and health services organizations; current public policy issues; emphasis on student application of economic principles to health care issues.
  • MHA 6350 - Quantitative Decision Making

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]

    Selected mathematical, statistical, and computer applications and statistical techniques applied to decision making in hospitals and health care organizations.
  • MHA 6360 - Comparative International Health Systems

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [2nd Blk]

    Analysis of key attributes of health care policy in selected countries and comparisons with the US health care system. This course includes an international field trip and appropriate travel expenses will be required of the students. Please check with the course instructor for more details.
  • MHA 6380 - Patient Services Staff Management

    Credits: (3)
    The course addresses and analyzes the roles and responsibilities of clinical administrators. Strategies and methodologies for leading and managing clinical professionals are discussed. The interface and communication challenges between clinical managers and administrative services managers will be addressed.
  • MHA 6400 - Strategic Health Planning and Marketing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [2nd Blk]

    Various planning approaches, styles and theories are considered from a corporate decision-making perspective within the unique governance structures of health service organizations. Issues covered include strategic planning and resource allocation within integrated health systems. Environmental analysis explores national health care delivery policy, unique financing structures such as third party payment systems, and open vs. regulated markets and development of comprehensive marketing plans. Prerequisite: MHA 6100  and MHA 6200 .
  • MHA 6440 - Health Ethics and Law

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]

    Selected legal principles and their application to health field. Legal aspects of corporate liability, medical malpractice, admission and discharge processes, medical staff bylaws, informed consent, nursing, patients’ rights, medical records, and governmental regulation of personnel and health facilities.
  • MHA 6450 - Managing Health Information

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [1st Blk]

    Introductory course that provides basic vocabulary and principles of modern information architectures. Computer networking and communication technologies needed to support modern information infrastructures. Differences between integrated and quilted systems are examined. Emphasis on management and use of information to support management decision making.
  • MHA 6500 - Field Work

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    This course provides a capstone experience where the student synthesizes theory learned the classroom and applies it real world problem solving in health care organizations. Designed to integrate the knowledge gained in other graduate courses into an applied management project. The project will have enterprisewide applicability to a health services organization. The Student will develop and present a deliverable product that could be implemented by management to improve their organizational performance, specifically with analysis and recommendations for policy and strategic improvements. Prerequisite: MHA 6000 , MHA 6200 , MHA 6300 , MHA 6400 .
  • MHA 6830 - Directed Study

    Credits: (1-3)
    Directed individual study and research on special topics related to health care. May be repeated for a cumulative total of three credits. Prerequisite: Approval of MHA program and instructor.
  • Course Descriptions - MSN

    Master of Science in Nursing Program

    Courses

  • MSN 6100 - Research Methods

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares the student to critically appraise, compare, and evaluate published quantitative and qualitative research reports to develop and maintain an evidence-based environment within the nurse administration and nurse education setting. Appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of the reported research designs will be emphasized. Co-Requisite: MSN 6141 , MSN 6180  or permission of instructor.
  • MSN 6120 - Research and Statistics

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses on the development of the knowledge and skill required to evaluate numerical data in support of an evidence-based environment for nursing administration and nursing education. Skills related to utilization of parametric and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis of quantitative data will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6180 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6160  or permission of instructor.
  • MSN 6141 - Advanced Nursing Theory

    Credits: (3)
    This course is intended to introduce the student to the multiple patterns of knowing within nursing and the processes associated with the development of nursing knowledge and theory. These processes include the varied yet interdependent activities of critical reflection, validation, confirmation, and utilization of nursing knowledge. In addition, the student will explore the utilization of nursing theory and knowledge to his or her own experiences and everyday nursing practice. Co-Requisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6180 .
  • MSN 6160 - Evidence-Based Practice

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides students the knowledge and skill required to develop and implement evidence-based processes within the professional settings of the nurse administrator and the nurse educator. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6180 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6120 .
  • MSN 6180 - Improving Patient Care and Nursing Practice through Information Systems

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides students the knowledge and skill required to effectively apply the principles of information technology within the healthcare setting. Course content includes the utilization of information technology to analyze healthcare data for the improvement of nursing decision-making and to support quality in nursing administration and nursing education settings. Co-Requisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6141 .
  • MSN 6200 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Administration

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses upon the knowledge and skills required to utilize established theoretical and concepts frameworks to critically analyze clinical and non-clinical leadership issues and apply theory-based principles within the nursing administration setting. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6180 .
  • MSN 6300 - Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and Risk Issues in Patient Care Delivery

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses upon the nurse administrator’s responsibility to develop and maintain a culture of safety, reduce and prevent harm to patients, and reduce institutional risk and liability issues through the utilization of healthcare outcomes measurement and application of sound principles and practices associated with quality improvement. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6200 , MSN 6324 , MSN 6340 , MSN 6360 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6380 ,MSN 6400 .
  • MSN 6324 - Financial Issues in Nursing Administration

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides a conceptual foundation for the nurse administrator’s accountability to provide fiscal resource planning, forecasting and resource allocation, strategic planning that addresses future trends, oversight of all nursing related operating aspects, and the achievement of the financial goals of the healthcare organization. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6200 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6340 , MSN 6360 .
  • MSN 6340 - Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Systems in Patient Care Delivery

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses upon the nurse administrator’s responsibility to develop and maintain a healthcare environment that fulfills the compliance standards and criteria established by both state and national legal and regulatory systems. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6200 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6324 , MSN 6360 .
  • MSN 6360 - Scope and Practice of Nursing Administration

    Credits: (3)
    This course addresses the nurse administrator’s responsibility for the overall administration of patient care delivery services and representation of nursing services at the highest level of the organization and across a wide variety of settings. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6200 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6324 , MSN 6340 .
  • MSN 6380 - Retaining and Developing a Competent Workforce in Nursing

    Credits: (3)
    This course addresses the overall operational management and administration functions related to staffing, staff development, and managerial issues including coaching, discipline and employee support. Processes related to labor relations within healthcare is addressed. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6200 , MSN 6324 , MSN 6340 , MSN 6360 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6300 , MSN 6400 .
  • MSN 6400 - Nurse Administrator Residency

    Credits: (3)
    This on-site practicum is designed to prepare the student for a career in nursing administration and leadership. The student will participate in focused participative learning activities with nurse leaders at either the executive, director or manager level. A variety of focused nursing administrator residency areas will be available. The student, faculty, and assigned nurse administrator residency preceptor will collaboratively design the residency experience. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6200 , MSN 6324 , MSN 6340 , MSN 6360 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6300 , MSN 6380 .
  • MSN 6500 - Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Education

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses upon the knowledge and skills required to utilize established teaching and learning theories developed to enhance the nursing educational process. The practical utility of these teaching and learning theories in diverse nursing education learning environments will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6180 .
  • MSN 6520 - Curriculum Development for Nursing Educators

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses on the concepts and organizing frameworks for curriculum design, course development and desired outcomes, standards of nursing education and practice, continuing education, and health care educational programs. . Issues related to program accreditation and related social and legal issues will be examined. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6500 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6540 , MSN 6560 .
  • MSN 6540 - Measurement of Competence and Outcomes in Nursing Education

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses upon established theories of measurement and evaluation coupled with strategies for implementing evaluation of student learning, program outcomes, and faculty performance targets. Accurate interpretation of evaluation data to support an evidence-based response to student and program evaluation results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6500 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6520 , MSN 6560 .
  • MSN 6560 - Socialization in the Role of Nursing Educator

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares the student to function proficiently in the nurse educator role within a variety of learning environments and social settings. The development of professional and personal adaptive strategies will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6500 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6520 , MSN 6540 .
  • MSN 6580 - Clinical Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares the student to apply teaching and learning theories within the practice laboratory and clinical settings. The clinical application component of this course will provide the student the opportunity to participate, with supervision, in a practice laboratory and/or clinical instruction environment. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6520 , MSN 6540 , MSN 6560 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6600 , MSN 6700 .
  • MSN 6600 - Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares the student to apply teaching and learning theories within both the traditional and non-traditional classroom setting. Teaching strategies designed to support student learning across varied settings and modalities will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6500 , MSN 6520 , MSN 6540 , MSN 6560 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6580 , MSN 6700 .
  • MSN 6700 - Nurse Educator Residency

    Credits: (3)
    This on-site practicum is designed to prepare the student for a career in nursing education and scholarship. The student will participate in focused participative learning activities with advanced prepared nurse educators at an academic and/or healthcare service educational setting. A variety of nurse educator residency areas will be available. The student, faculty, and assigned nurse educator residency preceptor will collaboratively design the residency experience. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180 , MSN 6500 , MSN 6520 , MSN 6540 , MSN 6560 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6580 , MSN 6600 .
  • MSN 6800 - MSN Project Development and Implementation

    Credits: (1-4)
    Self-directed study under the guidance of the MSN Project Committee. Completion of the MSN project is a graduation requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. Prerequisite: MSN 6100  and MSN 6120 . May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  • MSN 6850 - MSN Project Development and Implementation Extension Course

    Credits: (1)
    For students who have completed all course requirements for MSN, but have not completed the MSN project requirement. Students must register for a minimum of 1 credit of MSN 6850 to remain enrolled in the MSN program. Prerequisite: MSN 6800  (4 credit hours), faculty approval. May be repeated 9 times with a maximum of 10 credit hours.
  • MSN 6900 - Social Epidemiology, Global Health Issues and Cultural Competency

    Credits: (3)
    Elective. This course examines human diversity and healthcare through a global perspective. Various theoretical approaches for understanding a range of issues across populations are examined. The role of social epidemiology in developing proven and potential interventions to improve global health and reduce health disparities will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180  and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses. Elective
  • MSN 6920 - Evidence Based Practice II

    Credits: (3)
    This course will examine the fourth step in the EBP process, moving from a focus on finding, and evaluating the evidence to actively using it to produce quality outcomes. Essentials for implementation of the evidence will include the study of reflection, philosophy and conceptual framework models. Work contextual factors as they relate to EBP linked to overall organizational improvement will be assessed. Implementation project steps and timelines will be discussed. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6120 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6160 , MSN 6180  and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses.
  • Course Descriptions - MSRS

    Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program

    Courses

  • MSRS 6100 - Research Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course assists students to critique, evaluate, and use research within their health science education careers. The research process including the theoretical/conceptual basis of health sciences research, methods, and critique strategies are examined in detail. There is a focus on evaluation of published research reports to evaluate the appropriateness of application of findings to clinical practice. This course is cross-listed with MSN 6100 .
  • MSRS 6120 - Research and Statistics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course focuses on the development of research skills used to evaluate data in support of the utilization of findings in clinical practice. Skills related to statistical analysis of quantitative data will be emphasized. Parametric and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis will be discussed. This course is cross-listed with MSN 6120 .
  • MSRS 6130 - Functional Hemodynamics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course offers the fundamental principles and indications for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The indications, possible contraindications and possible complications involved with the insertion of central Venous lines, arterial lines, Pulmonary artery catheters and ICP monitoring with the expected CVP, RV, PAP, PCWP, CO and CI reading, waveforms and troubleshooting.
  • MSRS 6140 - Clinical Laboratory Correlation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course covers the concepts, analytical methods and clinical correlation of laboratory values as they relate to radiographic imaging, pathology and patient history.
  • MSRS 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    The course addresses the integration of epidemiology into strategic planning and managerial decision-making in health services organizations. Epidemiological principles and tools of investigation from clinical and managerial perspectives are addressed. Course work includes environmental analysis of health behaviors and lifestyle that impact demand on health care delivery systems. The student will evaluate models for integration of health services, preventive programs, demand management, and policy issues affecting continuity of care. This course is cross-listed with MHA 6000 .
  • MSRS 6443 - Clinical Pathways

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Studying clinical pathways for patients based on disease processes and trauma.
  • MSRS 6450 - Managing Health Information

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Introductory course that provides basic vocabulary and principles of modern information architectures. Computer networking and communication technologies needed to support modern information infrastructures. Differences between integrated and quilted systems are examined. Emphasis on management and use of information to support management decision making. This course is cross-listed with MHA 6450 .
  • MSRS 6463 - Problem Patient Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Determination of pathological conditions utilizing problem-solving case studies.
  • MSRS 6473 - Vascular Non-Invasive Imaging Procedures

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging vascular non-invasive procedures are presented.
  • MSRS 6863 - Vascular Invasive Imaging Procedures

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging vascular invasive procedures are presented.
  • MSRS 6900 - Capstone: Clinical Fellowship & Portfolio

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Experience in a radiology department and interventional Radiology coordinated by Weber State University under the supervision of a radiologist or other Medical Practitioner. Review and evaluation of student competencies, clinical performance and professional development as required by certification.
  • MSRS 6999 - Master’s Thesis in Radiologic Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Students will enroll for this course as they complete their Masters thesis under the direction of a departmental graduate advisor. Departmental seminars and readings may also be assigned as part of this course. Students will finish their Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree by first completing a course of classroom or didactic study, then writing an original research monograph for their thesis. This course is to be used during the time the student is writing the thesis and getting approval for the thesis.
  • Department of Dental Hygiene

    Courses

  • Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course will present the basic concepts of planning and implementing community dental health programs. These principles include epidemiology, sociological concepts of health and illness, health behavior, public attitudes and principles of dental health education.
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Identification of major anatomical landmarks of the head and neck, their innervation, blood supply and function. Also includes instruction in the histology and embryology of head and neck development and tooth morphology.
  • Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Clinical application of principles of DENT 2207  and DENT 2208 . Must accompany DENT 2207  and DENT 2208 . Students participate in three four-hour labs each week.
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Theory essential to performing clinical treatment, including, but not limited to armamentarium, client-operator positioning, aseptic technique, soft tissue exam, health history, principles of instrumentation and disease control therapies. Must accompany DENT 2206 .
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Preparatory skills for clinical radiology, including information on radiation safety and exposure techniques. Must accompany DENT 2206 .
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The study of manifestations and identification of disease processes in the oral cavity.
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The study of basic periodontal structures and disease processes.
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Clinical application of DENT 2217 . Must accompany DENT 2217 . Two four-hour labs each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206  and DENT 2207 .
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DENT 2206 . Didactic instruction for intermediate skills in dental hygiene treatment. Must accompany DENT 2216 . Prerequisite: DENT 2207 .
  • Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Identification of and laboratory experiences with materials used in dentistry and dental hygiene.
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]


    This course is designed to provide the student with research design and statistics principles as they apply to oral health settings and issues. Prerequisite: WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The study of common medical conditions and their treatment. Emphasis is placed on oral manifestations of systemic disease and related pharmacology.
  • Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Professional Ethics is designed to provide dental hygiene students with a foundation in the professional standards governing the dental hygiene profession and the development of ethical decision-making skills, in the context of diversity and respect for others. Throughout the course the student will be guided to explore issues of diversity, prejudices, and their responsibility to provide culturally sensitive care.
  • Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Special project in a student’s area of interest. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  • Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course.
  • Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Independent project in an area of interest; second year dental hygiene students only. Project approval by dental hygiene faculty. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course.
  • Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course leads the student through on-campus and off-campus field projects with selected community agencies.
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    The study of local anesthesia with regard to pharmacology, administration techniques, methods of pain and apprehension control and nitrous oxide sedation. Includes laboratory experiences in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Prerequisite: DENT 2235 .
  • Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Clinical application of DENT 3337 . This course must accompany DENT 3337 . Three four hour clinics each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206  and DENT 2216 .
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DENT 2207 , DENT 2217 . Emphasis on advanced instrumentation in the care of clients with periodontal disease. Must accompany DENT 3336 . Prerequisite: DENT 2207  and DENT 2217 .
  • Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Clinical lab which must accompany DENT 3347 . One eight hour clinic and one four hour clinic each week. Prerequisite: DENT 2206 , DENT 2216 , DENT 3336 .
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DENT 2207 , DENT 2217 , DENT 3337 . Emphasis on expanded client care services and with client populations with special treatment needs. Must accompany DENT 3346 . Prerequisite: DENT 2207 , DENT 2217 , DENT 3337 .
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with HTHS 4010  and NRSG 4010 .
  • Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Supervised teaching in the Weber State Dental Hygiene program. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and acceptance into the BS/DH major program.
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    An overview of dental health needs of elderly clients. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and acceptance into the BS/DH major program.
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Emphasis is on the critical appraisal of scientific literature, the development of clinical problem statements and hypotheses and the formulation of a research proposal. Ethical issues inherent in the research process and the identification of appropriate hypothesis testing procedures will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH program and completion of WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  • Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course is designed to give dental hygiene students an opportunity to complete a thesis project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the BS/DH major. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH program, completion of the WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  • Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Special project in a student’s area of interest. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Summer intensive clinical course which allows the student to set personal achievement goals for clinical techniques and assists them through the process of skill development.
  • Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Limited to dental hygiene majors. A maximum of nine hours may be accumulated with this course.
  • Credits: (1-6)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    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. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    This course is designed to specifically meet the interests and career goals of the Dental Hygiene Degree-completion student or the student completing the Baccalaureate degree, Dental Hygiene major prior to initial licensure as a dental hygenist.  The student who is completing this course as part of their BS degree, initial entry into the profession, will participate in an advanced community or clinical work experiences under the direct supervision of program faculty.  The degree completion student must be licensed to practice dental hygiene at the site in which the work experience will take place, have successfully completed an accredited dental hygiene program, or have a work experience site that does not have direct patient care as its community role. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH Program and consent of the instructor.
  • Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Current concepts in dental hygiene for baccalaureate level dental hygiene students. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2 credit hours.
  • Course Descriptions - PAR

    Department of Emergency Care and Rescue (EMT and Paramedic)

    Courses

  • PAR 1000 - Emergency Medical Technician

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    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 Lab

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    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)

    Credits: (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)

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    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

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    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

    Credits: (6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (9)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (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

    Credits: (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.
  • Course Descriptions - HTHS

    Department of Health Sciences

    Courses

  • HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Medical terms of Greek and Latin origin. Designed for the pre-professional and workers in health related fields.
  • HTHS 1103 - Introduction To Health Careers and Care in a Diverse Society

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course will compare and contrast diverse health careers. Students will discuss the history, providers, and delivery models involved in Health Care. The course will explore how such factors as economic class and status in groups such as gender, age, and physical ability affect health care professionals. Students will also explore numerous fields and opportunities in the Health Care Industry.
  • HTHS 1105 - Technology-Enhanced Anatomy & Physiology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    This course teaches fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology that are required for further studies in nursing, allied health, and related disciplines. It is designed to be offered in a technology-enhanced environment (via Ednet to off-campus sites). Four hours of Ednet and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. Open to concurrent enrollment students only.
  • HTHS 1106 - Technology-Enhanced Anatomy & Physiology (continued)

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Four hours of Ednet and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. Prerequisite: HTHS 1105 . Open to concurrent enrollment students only. May be repeated once with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  • HTHS 1108 - Biocalculations for Health Professions

    Credits: (5)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Fundamental mathematical concepts using health professions applications will be taught. Topics include: basic arithmetic, pre-algebra, beginning algebra, geometry, and statistics applied to solutions, dosage calculations, electrolytes, acid base balance, circulatory and urinary function, pulmonary function testing and energy and metabolism. This course does not meet the University’s quantitative literacy requirement.
  • HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    An integrated presentation of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and medical microbiology as related to humans. Biomedical Core is global and interdisciplinary while remaining introductory. Two lab hours per week (HTHS 1110L). Students completing the Biomedical Core LS1110 receive credit for 4 credit hours in the Life Sciences general education requirements.
  • HTHS 1111 - Biomedical Core (continued)

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Two lab hours per week (HTHS 1111L). Prerequisite: HTHS 1110 .
  • HTHS 1115 - Biomedical Principles for Certificate of Completion for Paramedics

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    (Offered only as needed)

    Basic biomedical principles essential for effective administration of emergency health care in field-based situations. A WSU Online course for students in the Emergency Care and Rescue program.
  • HTHS 1120 - Case Studies in Health Sciences

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]


    Case Studies in Health Sciences is a WSU Online course designed for students wishing to explore the interdisciplinary nature of health care using case study models. Each case study focuses on a disease process. Progression through each case study involves a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology and a study of health professionals including their educational and training requirements. Additionally, the student will explore key medical diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, imaging) used in patient disease diagnosis, management and prevention. The course emphasizes the importance of the team approach to patient care. Prerequisite: HTHS 1101 , HTHS 1105  and HTHS 1106  or HTHS 1110  and HTHS 1111  or an equivalent course in anatomy and physiology. WSU Online class only.
  • HTHS 1130 - Common Medicines

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    (offered only as needed)

    This is an introductory course and will provide information regarding proper drug usage for persons without significant backgrounds in the Biological Sciences. The course primarily discusses over-the-counter medicines as well as prescription drug groups which are commonly used by the public. The overall objective will be to provide information in such a way that individuals are more aware of possible drug-related problems, able to make wise and appropriate choices, and become well-informed consumers. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    An introduction to the nature of disease and its effect on body systems. Prerequisite: Completion of anatomy and physiology courses with a grade of “C” or better.
  • HTHS 2231 - Introductory Pathophysiology Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Laboratory and computer exercises involving analysis of both clinical and laboratory data. Students evaluate signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of various pathological conditions and diseases. One two-hour laboratory per week. Co-Requisite: HTHS 2230 .
  • HTHS 2240 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Introductory pharmacology course which covers pharmacological principles including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion, and patient side effects of various drug classes. The drugs are presented in a “system approach” with emphasis on medications utilized in diagnosing and treating diseases associated with the various body systems. Class format includes a 3 hour lecture class with students participating in oral presentations and case studies. Students taking the HTHS 3240  course for upper division will also be required to write a 10 page paper on an application of pharmacological principle applied to a drug class. Students taking HTHS 2240 cannot take HTHS 3240  for credit. Prerequisite: (Recommended) HTHS 1101 , HTHS 1110  and HTHS 1111 .
  • HTHS 2830 - Health Sciences Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Directed Readings in Health Sciences areas. Must have departmental approval. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • HTHS 2904 TD - Information Resources in the Health Professions

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Intended for students interested in the health professions, this one-credit hour course will assist in developing information literacy and research skills. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic and clinical success and lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on resources in the health sciences. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross-listed as LIBS 2904 .
  • HTHS 2990 - Health Sciences Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    (Offered only as needed)

    Presentations, group discussions and analysis of selected topics, designed to prepare the Health Science major for career opportunities in the job market and applying for Health Professions professional programs. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • HTHS 3240 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    (Not currently offered. Restructuring content)

    Introductory pharmacology course which covers pharmacological principles including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion, and patient side effects of various drug classes. The drugs are presented in a “system approach” with emphasis on medications utilized in diagnosing and treating diseases associated with the various body systems. Class format includes a 3 hour lecture class with students participating in oral presentations and case studies. Students taking the 3240 course for upper division will also be required to write a 10 page paper on an application of pharmacological principle applied to a drug class. Students taking HTHS 2240  cannot take HTHS 3240 for credit. Prerequisite: (Recommended) HTHS 1101 , HTHS 1110  and HTHS 1111 .
  • HTHS 3328 - Pathophysiology of Cells and Tissues

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Biological interactions among cellular injuries, genetic disorders, neoplasia and inflammatory and immune disorders. A course in anatomy and physiology and/or pathophysiology with a “C” or better is strongly recommended. May be repeated once for credit. WSU Online class only.
  • HTHS 3329 - Pathophysiology of Organs and Systems

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Interpretation of disease pathogenesis and pathological symptoms. A course in anatomy and physiology and/or pathophysiology with a “C” or better is strongly recommended. May be repeated once for credit. WSU Online class only.
  • HTHS 3410 - Foundations of Health Science Technology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] (Offered only as needed)

    The purpose of this course is to teach the student fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in dental and medical equipment. It will be focused on criteria used by dental and medical personnel to make technology and pharmacology decisions.
  • HTHS 3412 - Health Science Technology Applications

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] (Offered only as needed)

    The purpose of this course is to teach students fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in specific medical devices. The student will develop an understanding of different health science manufactured products and services and will receive exposure to industry representatives. Prerequisite: HTHS 3410 .
  • HTHS 4010 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    (Offered only as needed)

    This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with DENT 4010  and NRSG 4010 . May be repeated twice for credit.
  • HTHS 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (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. May be repeated 5 times for 6 credit hours.
  • Course Descriptions - HAS, HIM

    Department of Health Administrative Services

    Courses

  • HAS 3000 - The Health Care System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    A study of the U.S. healthcare system to help students understand the critical issues facing healthcare in its ever-changing environment and to gain a sense of the complex multidimensional nature of healthcare delivery in the United States.
  • HAS 3020 - Health Care Marketing

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    This course outlines the application of marketing principles to health care organizations and the public health arena. Students will apply those principles in the development of a marketing plan.
  • HAS 3150 - Community Health Agencies and Services

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Online]


    An overview of public and community health including history, management, prevention and epidemiology of disease. Emphasis on the role of community and government health agencies regarding health promotion and disease prevention activities.
  • HAS 3190 - Cultural Diversity in Patient Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Online]


    This course is an introduction to patient or client education skills and theory. It also focuses on health traditions of culturally diverse clients and how those traditions must be considered during effective patient education. In particular, the course will move from the general health traditions of world populations and religions, to the more specific behaviors and expectations of U.S. populations. Gender, age, and class will all be considered in the studies.
  • HAS 3230 - Health Communication

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Online]


    A broad examination of communication theory, application, and research in health care delivery and management. Examines many different levels and channels of communication including the development and application of interpersonal communication, small group communication and teamwork, organizational communication, communication ethics, leadership, and motivation skills in dealing with health care providers, staff, and consumers in a variety of health care environments. Cross-listed with COMM 3230 .
  • HAS 3240 - Human Resource Development in Health Care

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Study of human resource principles and practices in Health Care facilities. The general topics include: job analysis and work flows, compensation, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, discipline, legal environment, unions, safety and health. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
  • HAS 3260 - Health Care Administrative and Supervisory Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Online]


    Basic theories and concepts of management. Emphasis is on individual and group behavior, interpersonal skills, decision making, leadership theory, planned change, motivation, teamwork, organizational design and culture within the context of the health care organization. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
  • HAS 3750 - Health Care Financial Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course is designed to build upon the concepts introduced in basic accounting courses and develop proficiency in applying administrative financial techniques in health care decision making. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 , ACTG 2010 , Quantitative Literacy, HIM 3200 .
  • HAS 4160 - Medical Practice Management

    Credits: (3)
    Covers the fundamentals of group practice and ambulatory care management. Includes leadership, planning, marketing, IT, business operations, physician/hospital relationships, and basic principles of management applied to the out-patient setting. This is an elective course for HAS students. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
  • HAS 4320 - Health Care Economics and Policy

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Online]


    Discussion and analysis of the economic models controlling healthcare markets with subsequent investigation of the complex federal, state, and local policies and policymaking processes which result from those models in U.S. healthcare systems. Prerequisite: HAS 3000  and ECON 2010 .
  • HAS 4400 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Online]


    Review of legal responsibilities of physicians, other healthcare workers, and healthcare institutions and means by which health-related laws and regulations are developed and implemented. Issues involved in healthcare professional ethics are discussed and evaluated. Prerequisite: HAS 3000  and HAS 3260 .
  • HAS 4410 - Clinical Instructional Design and Evaluation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]

    Designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for the preparation, planning and evaluation of instruction. The Philosophy, theory, and effective methods and techniques of teaching the adult learner.
  • HAS 4420 - Clinical Instructional Skills

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Online]

    Designed to provide individuals with skills necessary for the implementation of instruction. Presentation practice is provided with peer evaluation and feedback.
  • HAS 4520 - Long-Term Care Administration

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Online]

    Application of health administration core curriculum to specific practice issues in the long-term care setting. Setting-specific organization structures, relationships with healthcare providers, services offered, financial management issues, and regulatory issues are investigated. Prerequisite: HAS 3000  and HAS 4400 .
  • HAS 4525 - Health Facility Operations

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [2nd Blk]

    A review of long-term care facility operations utilizing computer-based simulations. Teams of students make operational decisions utilizing financial statements, census reports, staffing schedules and other relevant factors. Prepares students for specific types of situations and questions encountered on the long-term care administrator licensing examination. Prerequisite: HAS 3000  and HAS 4520 .
  • HAS 4620 - International Health and Health Care

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Online]

    This course is designed to explore health and health care systems in countries other than the United States. Emphasis will be directed toward illnesses and treatments, health promotion, environmental and economic issues, governmental infrastructures that support health, and cultural considerations. The course will be targeted to the professional interested in international health information and experiences.
  • HAS 4740 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]


    A capstone course for seniors designed to provide integration and application of theory through the use of case study analysis. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
  • HAS 4741 - Senior Seminar Capstone

    Credits: 3
    A capstone course for seniors designed to provide integration and application of theory through the use of case study analysis, competency assessment, interaction with current practitioners, individual and team projects.  Students will be provided with resources to assess and enhance their competencies in the various functional areas of health administration. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 .
  • HAS 4800 - Individual Study

    Credits: (1-3)
    Topics in allied health education studies tailored to the particular needs and interests of the student. Class may be repeated once up to six credits with program approval.
  • HAS 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (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.  May be repeated five times up to six credit hours.
  • HAS 4860 - Practicum/Internship

    Credits: (2-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Provides opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of administrative and management skills in the institutional setting. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: HAS 3000 . May be repeated once up to 12 credit hours.
  • HAS 4990 - Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Topics, issues, and trends in Health Care. May be repeated twice up to 3 credit hours with program approval.
  • HIM 2000 - Introduction to Health Information Systems and Settings

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Online]


    Introduction to the health information profession. Job duties, functions, and the professional organization are discussed. Health care settings, numbering and filing systems and equipment, master patient indexes, health information documentation requirements, discharge analysis and incomplete chart control are presented. Prerequisite: HTHS 1101  and HTHS 1110 .
  • HIM 2250 - Health Care Privacy and Security

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    The HIPAA privacy and security law, institutional review boards and human subjects research, development of policies and procedures for privacy and security, and release of information are discussed.
  • HIM 2300 - Diagnosis Coding

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    ICD-9-CM and CPT classification, conventions and coding procedures are introduced and practiced. Prerequisite: HTHS 1110  and HTHS 1111  or equivalent.
  • HIM 2320 - Ambulatory and Physician Office Coding

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    CPT classification, conventions and coding procedures are introduced and practiced. Abstracting medical information from health documentation for coding facility outpatients, physician and professional billing is presented, discussed and practiced. Prerequisite: HIM 2300 .
  • HIM 2330 - Classification Systems Topics and Reimbursement Issues

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Discussion of issues parallel to or founded in the use of classification systems: Federal reimbursement systems, coding compliance, quality auditing, peer review organizations, and database reporting.
  • HIM 2410 - ICD-10-PCS Coding

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    ICD-10-PCS coding, conventions and guidelines are introduced and practiced. Students will gain exposure to procedure coding using the ICD-10-PCS system for hospital inpatient claims. Prerequisite: HIM 2300 .
  • HIM 2500 - Healthcare Database Management & Security

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Online]


    An introduction to database monitoring, maintenance and use. Data definition, vocabularies, terminologies and dictionaries are discussed. Clinical abstracting and report writing are practiced. A working knowledge of database management is developed. The HIPAA security law, development of polices and procedures to enforce the security rule are covered.
  • HIM 2861 - (2nd Year) Professional Practice Experiences

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]

    Student’s final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., ICD-9-CM, CPT, and other coding systems. Prerequisite: HIM 2000 .
  • HIM 2862 - (2nd Year) Professional Practice Experiences

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Online]

    Student’s final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., ICD-9-CM, CPT, and other coding systems. Prerequisite: HIM 2000 .
  • HIM 2863 - Professional Practice Experience in Coding

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Student’s final experience in the coding setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced in a simulated setting. Prerequisite: HIM 2300 .
  • HIM 3000 - Computer Applications in Health Care

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Online]


    A survey of the clinical, research, and administrative applications of computers in the health care industry from which health care information is currently derived. The role of this technology and of the data collected in accomplishing the objectives and procedures of the principle functional areas in health care organizations is emphasized as are the interrelationships of the organizational units with respect to data acquisition, storage, analysis, retrieval, and use.
  • HIM 3200 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Online]


    The goals and objectives of epidemiology, its policy and procedure, and its foundation and support in health care information are the focus of this course. Investigation of an epidemic, measures of mortality, incidence and prevalence, measures of risk, biological variability, probability, screening, sampling, statistical significance, correlation, multiple regression, retrospective and prospective studies, and survival analysis are discussed. Advanced techniques for the statistical analysis of institutional case-mix and quality improvement data are presented. Prerequisite: Must meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement.
  • HIM 3300 - Introduction to Quality Improvement in Health Care

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Quality assessment, disease processes, risk management, and utilization review systems are presented to the student with an emphasis upon integration. TQM/CQI processes are examined and practiced.
  • HIM 3400 - Health Care Networks and Databases

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]

    A comprehensive introduction to health care application development, including local and wide area networks, the internet and intranets, database structure, database tools, data management, and information management.
  • HIM 3450 - Health Care Systems Analysis and Design

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Online]

    A comprehensive introduction to the planning, design, and construction of health care information systems, using the systems development life cycle and other appropriate design tools.
  • HIM 3500 - Biomedical Research Support

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]

    Design concepts and information systems used in biomedical research and investigation by drug companies, genetic engineering firms, academic institutions, and individual researchers and the support of same by health information professionals are discussed. The major national research policy-making bodies (NIH, NCHS, CDC) and their research protocols are reviewed. The student also learns what techniques and resources facilitate biomedical literature searches and how to assist a researcher in the pursuit of published information. An overview of the development, structure, and management of a health care institutional medical library is presented.
  • HIM 4100 - Health Information Services Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Online]

    Management issues of health information services departments are discussed and worked through with reference to planning information services, organizing work force, procedures, and resources, staffing work units with qualified personnel, influencing information services teams performance, controlling/evaluating health information services performance and products, and resolving organizational conflict involving information issues. Background is developed to facilitate evaluation of a vended system’s ability to meet health care information applications, objectives and procedural requirements. “Entrepreneurial” skill is developed to lead organizations in finding solutions to their information management problems.
  • HIM 4990 - Baccalaureate Thesis and Presentation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]

    Senior health information management students complete a research project and thesis in partial fulfillment of program requirements. By the completion of the course, the senior student will be able to specify a thesis topic, specify individual thesis learning objectives, specify individual thesis learning activities, develop a thesis project time-line, implement the thesis project, write the thesis, and present it to the Health Information Management faculty and students. Topics are chosen by the student but require approval by the Program Coordinator.
  • HIM 5000 - Clinical Foundations in HIM

    Credits: (3)
    A foundation in the language of medicine, pathophysiology and pharmacology will be discussed and developed.
  • HIM 5010 - Health Data Management

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares students to manage and create health data elements and data sets; and to develop and maintain organizational policies, procedures and guidelines for management of health information. Compliance with health care information laws, regulations, standards, and preparation for accreditation and licensing processes is discussed and practiced.
  • HIM 5020 - Diagnosis and Procedure Coding

    Credits: (3)
    Coding and classification conventions and procedures are developed and practiced. The course will also include auditing of coded data for accuracy.
  • HIM 5030 - Clinical Data Management for Quality Care & Revenue Cycle Integrity

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares the student to collect, analyze, present and organize data to improve quality of patient care and revenue cycle management. The management of clinical data required in reimbursement systems and prospective payment systems in health care delivery are discussed.
  • HIM 5040 - Privacy, Security and Confidentiality in Health Care

    Credits: (3)
    This course prepares students to design and implement security measures to safeguard protected health information. The management, access, disclosure and use of PHI to ensure confidentiality is discussed. How to investigate and resolve health care privacy and security issues and problems are introduced.
  • HIM 5050 - Health Information Systems & Technology

    Credits: (3)
    A foundation of electronic heath record terminology and the information systems life cycle is explored. The important basis upon which successful EHR implementation must rely - project management, strategic planning, and migrations from the current state are discussed. Skills in selecting, negotiating for, implementing and operating the electronic health record and its corresponding databases are developed. The use of data dictionary, data models, database management and design for electronic health records are introduced.
  • HIM 5080 - Health Information Management Issues

    Credits: (3)
    Managing the HIM function including the monitoring of industry trends and organizational needs for change, strategic and operational planning, training or educational activity development, and preparation for accreditation and licensing processes are discussed.
  • HIM 5090 - HIM Internship

    Credits: (3)
    Provides opportunities for observation, participation and practical application of health information management skills in the institutional setting.
  • Course Descriptions - MLS

    Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences

    Courses

  • MLS 1000 - Core Clinical Laboratory Skills

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]


    The MLS 1000 course is designed to teach core clinical laboratory skills to individuals from various health care professions. The curriculum will focus on basic laboratory methods in quality control, quality assurance, information recording and transfer, normal and abnormal laboratory values, and problem recognition. Students will receive basic technical instruction in phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, and laboratory instrumentation in the areas of hematology, serology, urinalysis, and clinical chemistry. Students must have the support of a clinical laboratory to obtain their hands-on laboratory requirement. Prerequisite: Departmental Approval.
  • MLS 1001 - Online Orientation for AAS Degree

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    This course is designed to prepare the student for the online environment and specifics of the MLS program. Course components include: study and computer skills, learning styles, MLS student handbook, library tutorial, faculty introductions, contact and troubleshooting information, and academic advisement tailor-made specifically for AAS degree MLS students online.
  • MLS 1003 - Introduction to Clinical Immunology

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Online]

    Principles and applications for laboratory testing including safe practices for laboratory practitioner, specimen quality assurance, basic concepts in clinical immunology, and clinical approaches to immunological testing. Prerequisite: MLS 1000 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 1113 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Practices

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [1st Blk, Online]


    Principles and applications to laboratory testing including safe practices for the laboratory practitioner, specimen quality assurance, phlebotomy, urinalysis, basic concepts in clinical immunology, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. Laboratory session addresses the principles and applications involved in medical laboratory assisting to include safety, microscopy, specimen processing, quality assurance, phlebotomy, and urinalysis; with a focus on Point of Care testing (POCT) in clinical immunology, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology.
      *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 1114 - Principles of Hematology and Hemostasis

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [2nd Blk, Online]


    Fundamental theories of hematopoiesis, routine laboratory evaluation of blood components using standard instrumentation and microscopic methods, including safety and quality control. Fundamental theories of hemostasis and introduction to abnormal hematology. Introduction to routine laboratory methods in hemostasis. At least one semester of chemistry and one semester of anatomy/physiology is recommended prior to taking this course. MLS 1113 .  *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  • MLS 2003 - Applied Laboratory Mathematics and Laboratory Statistics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]

    A discipline-specific course which tailors applied laboratory mathematics and clinical statistics to all areas of the medical laboratory with emphasis in clinical chemistry. Topics to include reagent preparation, specimen dilution protocols, quality assurance and quality control, practical applications of common statistical tests, and statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel. The course is designed to complement the mathematics component of Clinical Chemistry MLS 2211  and MLS 2213 .
  • MLS 2210 - Principles of Immunohematology

    Credits: (5)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Lecture and laboratory covering the theory and principles of Immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality controls, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn. Prerequisite: MLS 1113 .  *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  • MLS 2211 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry I

    Credits: (5)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]

    Basic concepts and techniques in clinical chemistry and quality control utilizing manual and automated laboratory procedures. Emphasis on blood and body fluid assessments of carbohydrates, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen testing and electrolyte acid/base balance. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110  and CHEM 1120  or CHEM 1210  and CHEM 1220 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 2212 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology I

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]

    This course provides an in-depth coverage of clinically significant pathogenic cocci and Gram negative rods, including epidemiology, pathogenicity, and procedures for traditional laboratory identification. Pre/Co-requisite: MICR 1113  or MICR 2054 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  • MLS 2213 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry II

    Credits: (5)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]

    Continuation of MLS 2211  with the introduction to methods for the assessment of proteins, lipids, enzymology, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology and basic endocrinology. Prerequisite: MLS 2211 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 2214 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology II

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]

    This course is a continuation of MLS 2212  including, antimicrobial testing, clinical mycology, virology, parasitology and miscellaneous clinical bacteria including Gram positive bacteria, mycobacteria, and anaerobes. Prerequisite: MLS 2212 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
  • MLS 2256 - Supervised Clinical Experience I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions.  Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 2257 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 2257 - Supervised Clinical Experience II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions.  Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 2256 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 2830 - Directed Reading

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Topics in Laboratory Medicine under the direction of departmental faculty advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
  • MLS 3301 - Online Orientation for BS Degree

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    This course is designed to prepare the student for the online environment and specifics of the MLS program. Course components include: study and computer skills, learning styles, MLS student handbook, library tutorial, faculty introductions, contact and troubleshooting information, academic advisement, Power Point Presentations, Access Database, and short referenced paper writing and using library resources tailor-made specifically for BS degree MLS students online.
  • MLS 3302 - Biostatistics, Research Methods, and Laboratory Practices

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Advanced theory to include laboratory instrument systems comparison, evaluation, and CLIA 88 validation procedures with emphasis on scientific research design and statistical analysis. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory sciences to include educational strategies for laboratory personnel, approaches to work-load management, budgeting and marketing strategies for laboratory services. Students also learn about and evaluate the new diagnostic technology available to medical laboratories, as well as learning how to select, evaluate, design, perform, and document CLIA-88 acceptable validations studies on new chemistry instrumentation or analytical methods. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory to include workload management, designing and implementing standards for quality assurance, budgeting laboratory operations, and investigative concepts related to new method and instrument evaluation, selection, and validation. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 3310 - Advanced Immunohematology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Online]


    Advanced blood banking theory and specialized procedures as they pertain to transfusion, quality assurance and regulatory issues pertaining to Transfusion Medicine.
     
  • MLS 3313 - Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Online]


    Correlation of medical laboratory hematology and hemostasis with emphasis on hematopathology specialized procedures and hematological abnormalities in human cellular components. Routine and specialized coagulation procedures will also be used to detect hemorrhagic and thrombotic problems. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 3314 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This problem-solving oriented course presents the correlation of clinical chemistry test results to organ-related diseases, such as renal, hepatic, and endocrine diseases. The students will learn how to use clinical correlation as a quality assurance tool to detect patient testing errors. Students also learn about and evaluate the new diagnostic technology available to medical laboratories, as well as learning how to select, evaluate, design, perform, and document CLIA-88 acceptable validations studies on new chemistry instrumentation or analytical methods. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory to include workload management, designing and implementing standards for quality assurance, budgeting laboratory operations, and investigative concepts related to new method and instrument evaluation, selection, and validation. Additionally, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology studies are presented. Prerequisite: MLS 3302 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 3316 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This course begins with a comprehensive review of introductory clinical bacteriology and mycology, along with a culture site approach to clinical bacteriology for the laboratory identification of pathogens by traditional manual methods. Diagnostic molecular biology of infectious microorganisms will also be covered and will include background of nucleic acid chemistry along with current molecular methodologies of detection. Pre/Co-requisite: MICR 3305  or MICR 3603 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 4409 - Clinical Correlation

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    This course will enable students to better integrate material from all the major medical laboratory science disciplines including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. The case studies presented will also include information about the pathophysiology, etiology and epidemiology. Students will correlate results with disease states, and develop problem solving and critical thinking skills based on real scenarios. Students will also develop skills on how to write and present a case study of their own based on an assigned disease, which will include data gathered from all disciplines and will be presented to the class. Course requirements include acceptance into the MLS B.S. program.
  • MLS 4410 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority.  The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives.  The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact, and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Prerequisite: Course requirements include acceptance into the MLS BS program.
  • MLS 4411 - MLS Simulated Laboratory I

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Online]


    Foundational principles for establishing a simulated working laboratory in which students refine technical skills, problem identification and solving, refine work-load management and decision-making skills, development of strategies for managing and implementing the rules and regulations that govern medical laboratory testing. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MLS 3302 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 4412 - MLS Simulated Laboratory II

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    A continuation of project-based applications set forth in MLS 4411 . Students staff a simulated medical laboratory and assume responsibilities associated with all facets of laboratory operations. Clinical and academic faculty serve as advisors/managers to each team of students. The process develops team building skills critical to the modern health care setting. MLS 4411  expands to examine issues that cross all health care disciplines. Prerequisite: MLS 4411 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 4415 - Laboratory Teaching and Supervision I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Online]


    On Campus: Students will learn basic instructional and pedagogical theory as it applies to the field of medical laboratory science. Theory will be applied through collaborative learning and short presentations, as well as laboratory employee in-service training projects. Basic principles and applications of running a medical laboratory to include system approaches to management, leadership of groups, human resource management, and technical supervision will also be covered. Concepts will be reinforced through case study analysis and online discussions. Campus students will also participate as laboratory assistants in at least two lower division MLS courses, assisting the faculty in the administration of laboratory instruction, and applying instructional skills one-on-one with students entering the MLS program.

    Online: Students fulfill the laboratory requirement by completing a series of management projects specifically designed for the laboratory provided in their clinical rotation. Prerequisite: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

  • MLS 4453 - Supervised Clinical Experience I

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions.  Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 4454 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 4454 - Supervised Clinical Experience II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions.  Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 4453 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 4800 - Special Problems

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
  • MLS 4803 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]

    In this first of two courses, students will identify a significant laboratory related research question and develop an original research design to address that question. Students will work closely with faculty mentors and will prepare a grant application for funding of supplies and reagents, and write an IRB (Institutional Review Board) application. Actual research will be conducted spring semester in the course MLS 4804. Pre/Co-requisite: MLS 3302 .  **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

     

  • MLS 4804 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences II

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]

    This course is a continuation of MLS 4803 , Research Projects in MLS I. Students will continue working on their original research project that was initiated fall semester. After completing the project, students will present their research findings in poster and oral formats, along with preparing a formal manuscript for publication in the university undergraduate research journal ERGO and possibly in other appropriate scientific journals. Prerequisite: MLS 4803 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
  • MLS 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Advance topics related to the correlation of medical laboratory data to disease processes. Students may work as a group or independently with academic or clinical faculty. Consent of instructor prior to registration. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.

      **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

  • MLS 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-6)
    Variable Title
    Typically taught:
    (variable and semesters offered)

    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. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum 6 credit hours.
  • MLS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.

      **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.

  • MLS 5101 - Applications in Clinical Chemistry in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    Concepts, methods and clinical correlation of clinical chemistry tests are presented. Emphasis is on testing methods and quality control practices covering carbohydrates, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, and endocrinology. These topics will include clinical correlation with diseases, allowing students to understand conditions in which abnormal results and or data might be obtained.
  • MLS 5102 - Clincal Applications in Hematology and Hemostasis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    This course covers the concepts, analytical methods, and clinical correlation of hematology and hemostasis as it applies to the medical laboratory. In addition to normal functions, the topics will include clinical correlation with various hematological and hemostatic disease processes. Current testing and instrumentation will be included as well as regulatory and competency information. This non-laboratory course is designed for individuals holding BS/BA degrees in non-medical laboratory science and wish to obtain current education in hematology and hemostasis specific to the modern hospital laboratory. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel.
  • MLS 5103 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Online]
    Spring [Online]


    This course provides an in-depth coverage of clinically significant pathogenic cocci and Gram negative rods, including epidemiology, pathogenicity, procedures for traditional laboratory identification. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel.
  • MLS 5104 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Campus - not offered; Online - Sp

    This course is a continuation of MLS 5103 , including antimicrobial testing clinical mycology, virology, parasitology and miscellaneous clinical bacteria including Gram positive bacteria, mycobacteria, and anerobes. Prerequisite: MLS 5103 ; for medical laboratory personnel.
  • MLS 5105 - Clinical Immunohematology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Online]
    Summer [Online]


    This course covers the theory and principles of immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality control parameters, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn. This non-laboratory course is for MLS or MLT professionals who would like to update their didactic skills and knowledge in immunohematology as it is practiced in today’s hospitals and clinics. Additionally, the course may also be of interest to individuals with a BS/BA degrees in non-medical laboratory science who wish to obtain current education in clinical immunohematology. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel.
  • Course Descriptions - NRSG

    School of Nursing

    Courses

  • NRSG 2100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 1

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Basic pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be administering medications safely through various routes and specific agents that affect health and wellbeing. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2200  and NRSG 2250 .
  • NRSG 2200 - Nursing Foundations

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Students are socialized into the profession of nursing, taught scope of practice, rules and ethics. Building nursing care on a health/wellness continuum is introduced. Students begin the nursing process through assessment of health and wellness in individuals, families and populations throughout the lifespan, and in diverse cultures and environments. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2100  and NRSG 2250 .
  • NRSG 2250 - Nursing Foundations Clinical

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Guided laboratory and clinical experiences with emphasis on clinical application of nursing process, patient care skills, and professional behaviors. Focus on assessment, promoting wellness, and basic skills. Credit hours (3): 9 clinical hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2100  and NRSG 2200 .
  • NRSG 2283 - Directed Readings and Projects

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    (Maximum of 3 semester hours per year). Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  • NRSG 2300 - Patient Centered Nursing Care 1

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    Focused theory with emphasis on nursing care across the lifespan for patients experiencing changes in health status. Focus will be on identifying chronic diseases and developing a nursing strategy to promote wellness and quality of life for the patient. Clinical will focus on application of theory related to nursing care of patients in multiple environments and across the life-span. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2100 , NRSG 2200 , and NRSG 2250 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 2350  and NRSG 2400 .
  • NRSG 2350 - Patient Centered Nursing Care Clinical 1

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    Clinical course focused on application of concepts related to nursing care of patients in multiple environments and across the lifespan in the nursing practice lab, simulations, and clinical settings. Credit hours (3): 9 clinical hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2100 , NRSG 2200 , and NRSG 2250 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 2300  and NRSG 2400 .
  • NRSG 2400 - Patient Centered Nursing Care 2

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This course expands the evidence based nursing responsibilities for patient health beliefs and practices which are influenced by concepts related to culture, spirituality, and diversity. Nursing care for specialized populations is emphasized. These specialized populations include individuals in pain; individuals at risk for self-harm or abuse, patients/families needing end-of-life care, and people with mental illnesses. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2100 , NRSG 2200 , and NRSG 2250 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 2300  and NRSG 2350 .
  • NRSG 2500 - Patient Centered Nursing Care 3

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Focused theory with emphasis on nursing care across the lifespan for patients experiencing changes in health care status. Focus will be on caring for patients in the acute care setting with a goal of restoring optimal health and wellness. Prerequisite: NRSG 2300 , NRSG 2350 , and NRSG 2400  or Admission to the PN to RN nursing program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2550  and NRSG 3100 .
  • NRSG 2550 - Patient Centered Nursing Care Clinical 3

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Clinical course focused on application of concepts related to nursing care of patients in acute care settings and across the lifespan in the nursing practice lab, simulations, and clinical settings. Credit hours (3): 9 clinical hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2300 , NRSG 2350 , NRSG 2400  or Admission to the PN to RN Program Co-Requisite: NRSG 2500  and NRSG 3100 .
  • NRSG 3100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 2

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Advanced pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be administering medications safely though intravenous and other routes along with specific agents that affect health and well-being. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2300 ,NRSG 2350 , and NRSG 2400  or admission to the PN to RN Program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2500  and NRSG 2550 .
  • NRSG 3200 - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 1

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Theory focuses on nursing care of patients with complex changes in health status requiring extensive multifaceted resources. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2500 , NRSG 2550 , and NRSG 3100 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 3300  and NRSG 3350 .
  • NRSG 3300 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Theory focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice and includes preparation for licensing exams and synthesis of previous concepts. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2500 , NRSG 2550 , and NRSG 3100 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 3200  and NRSG 3350 .
  • NRSG 3350 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [Full Sem, Online]


    Clinical preceptorship focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge, skills, and conduct necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice. Credit hours (3): 9 clinical hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2500 , NRSG 2550 , and NRSG 3100 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 3200  andNRSG 3300 .
  • NRSG 4000 - Culture and Health Care

    Credits: (2)
    This course is an exploration of culture, health care issues and experiences at the local, regional, national, or international levels. The learner will study and compare the health care of a selected country/community from the cultural, political and educational perspective. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to Weber State University; recommended for nursing students, Licensed Nurses, and other healthcare providers.
  • NRSG 4001 - Clinical Experience Related to Culture and Health Care of Nurses

    Credits: (1-3)
    This course is a Study Abroad Experience for Health Care Workers to explore the relationship between culture, health care and nursing issues at local, regional, national, and/or international levels. Information gained during NRSG 4000  will assist the student to put into practice the concepts learned. Credit hours (1-3). Lab hours depend on the country visited. Co-requisite or prerequisite: NRSG 4000  related to area being visited.
  • NRSG 4010 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with DENT 4010  & HTHS 4010 . May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
  • NRSG 4050 - Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span

    Credits: (3)
    Ths course provides the theory requisite for the systematic examination and analysis of subjective and objective health assessment data obtained during the health assessment process. The health status of a client will be determined through the process of differential analysis of both the anecdotal evidence provided by the client and empirical evidence gathered during the physical examination. With this evidence, students will learn to apply the scientific process of formulating and testing hypothetical diagnoses. The overall purpose will be focused upon developing strategies and skills to assess the health care needs of people across the life span. Students are challenged to identify normal assessment findings and critically analyze variations from normal.

     

  • NRSG 4060 - Oncology Nursing

    Credits: (3)
    Investigate and analyzes broad epidemiological and biological origins of cancer. Then individual common cancers are studied including etiology, therapies and specific nursing interventions. (Hybrid) Prerequisite: NRSG 3010 , NRSG 3020 , NRSG 4050 , NRSG 3031 , NRSG 3035 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 3040 , NRSG 4061   (NRSG 4060 and NRSG 4061  must be taken concurrently.)
  • NRSG 4070 - Threats and Crises: Nursing Response

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Terrorism, war and natural disasters present new challenges to nurses and requires they be trained to care for resultant victims. Learning emphasizes crisis management, specific patient/health issues and unique nursing interventions. (Hybrid) Prerequisite: NRSG 3010  Co-Requisite: NRSG 3040 
  • NRSG 4080 - Nursing: High Risk Adult

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    Advanced theories and concepts of nursing practice are explored in relation to adults experiencing life threatening alterations in health. (Hybrid) Prerequisite: NRSG 3010  Co-Requisite: NRSG 3040 
  • NRSG 4090 - Nursing: High Risk Family

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    At-risk families need multiple interventions from knowledgeable care givers to assist them through the intricacies of obtaining quality health care. Students identify, then integrate, complex nursing strategies in situations involving parents, infants, and children in high risk childbearing populations. (Hybrid) Prerequisite: NRSG 3010  Co-Requisite: NRSG 3040 
  • NRSG 4100 - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 2

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    In this course, students will learn theory and concepts in the nursing care of chronically ill patients, as well as illness implications for patients and families. The evidence-based family caregiving and symptom management is a major focus and basis for nursing interventions with patients and families. The course will address variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients who are vulnerable. Focus will be on patients with chronic conditions and disabilities affecting functional status and family relationships.
  • NRSG 4200 - Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This course focuses on a basic understanding of how multiple sources of evidence are developed and integrated into an evidence-based nursing environment. These sources include the formal research process, quality improvement data, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preference. This course will examine the knowledge and skills required for translating reliable evidence into evidence-based practice and clinical judgments. The course will support the establishment of a research-base for the student’s personal nursing practice, as well as influence the continual improvement of healthcare quality and safety.
  • NRSG 4300 - Healthcare Policy and Decision Making

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This course will explore healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory policies, which directly and indirectly influence nursing practice. These policies shape responses to organizational, local, national, and global issues of equity, access, affordability, and social justice. Students will learn to identify, analyze and problem-solve variables affecting nursing decisions and healthcare policy encountered in nursing practice. Topics will be presented that provide an overview of legal and ethical principles and theories, emphasizing the role of ethics and healthcare policy in nursing.
  • NRSG 4400 - Population Health in Nursing

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    This course explores nursing in diverse populations in a local and global context emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion and cultural competency for the improvement of health status throughout the lifespan. Focus will include disparities in health and health care services, and the impact of behavior and lifestyle choices. This will include assisting individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations to prepare for and minimize negative health consequences. Students will examine frameworks of community and public health, assess and analyze prevalent population-based health issues, and explore population-based interventions.
  • NRSG 4500 - Nursing Management and Leadership

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    The main focus of this course is to help the student learn the role and functions of the nurse leader, explore and examine personal and professional characteristics of the nurse leader, prepare to lead through principle-based leadership, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ultimately advancing the profession of nursing through change and anticipation of nursing’s future.
  • NRSG 4600 - Communication, Collaboration, and Information Management in Healthcare

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]


    Advanced knowledge and skills in information management, patient care technology, and effective interpersonal communication modalities are critical in preparing nurses to deliver quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. In this course, students will examine information management tools used to monitor outcomes of care processes, patient care technologies essential to ensuring high quality, safe patient care, and communication and collaboration skills necessary to providing optimal patient-centered care.Key concepts related to information and computer literacy will be emphasized in this course.
  • NRSG 4830 - Directed Theoretical Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Involves a contract with faculty to include reading and writing of materials relevant to baccalaureate level nursing. Subject emphasis arranged with faculty. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
  • NRSG 4840 - Departmental Honors in Nursing Seminar

    Credits: (3)
    Completion of this course is required for students participating in the honors program in nursing. Students explore scholarly activity in nursing through the guided completion of one of three different learning options: creating a research proposal, writing a scholarly paper, or performing a service project. Learning through active and individualized scholarly inquiry is the focus of this class. Prerequisite: NRSG 3020 .
  • NRSG 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (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. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
  • Course Descriptions - DMS, NUCM, RADT, RATH

    Department of Radiologic Sciences

    Courses

  • DMS 4110 - Sonography Principles & Instrumentation

    Credits: (3)
    Elementary principles, propagation through tissues, transducers, pulse echo principles and instruments, images, storage and display, Doppler, image features and artifacts, bioeffects, and safety.
  • DMS 4120 - Quality Assurance

    Credits: (3)
    Developing, analyzing and evaluating a quality assurance program.
  • DMS 4210 - Cardiac Sonography I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Concepts in cardiac sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images.
  • DMS 4220 - Cardiac Sonography II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of 4203.
  • DMS 4230 - Cardiac Sonography III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4220 .
  • DMS 4310 - Abdominal Sonography

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Concepts in abdominal intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting.
  • DMS 4320 - Superficial Structure Sonography

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Concepts in superficial structure sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting.
  • DMS 4330 - Gynecologic Sonography

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Concepts in gynecologic sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images.
  • DMS 4340 - Obstetric Sonography

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Concepts in obstetric sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images.
  • DMS 4410 - Vascular Sonography I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Concepts in vascular sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images.
  • DMS 4420 - Vascular Sonography II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4410 .
  • DMS 4510 - Breast Sonography

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Concepts in breast sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images.
  • DMS 4610 - Cardiac Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Patient position and instruction, transducer selection and anatomic placement, scanning protocol, and image quality are practiced and reviewed for cardiac sonographic examinations.
  • DMS 4620 - Medical Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Patient position and instruction, transducer selection and anatomic placement, scanning protocol, and image quality are practiced and reviewed for medical sonographic examinations.
  • DMS 4630 - Vascular Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Patient position and instrumentation, transducer selection and anatomic placement, scanning protocol, and image quality are practiced for vascular sonographic examinations.
  • DMS 4801 - Individualized Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Contract with faculty advisor required. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • DMS 4811 - Cardiac Clinical I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active diagnostic cardiac sonography department.
  • DMS 4812 - Cardiac Clinical II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4811 .
  • DMS 4813 - Cardiac Clinical III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4812 .
  • DMS 4821 - Medical Clinical I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active diagnostic medical sonography department.
  • DMS 4822 - Medical Clinical II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4821 .
  • DMS 4823 - Medical Clinical III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4822 .
  • DMS 4831 - Vascular Clinical I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active diagnostic vascular sonography department.
  • DMS 4832 - Vascular Clinical II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4831 .
  • DMS 4833 - Vascular Clinical III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of DMS 4832 .
  • DMS 4841 - Breast Clinical

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    A minimum of 24 hours per week performing breast sonography examinations. Prerequisite: DMS 4510  Breast Sonography.
  • DMS 4911 - Cardiac Comprehensive Review

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Review and requirements for advanced responsibilities of the cardiac sonographer.
  • DMS 4912 - Medical Comprehensive Review

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Review and requirements for advanced responsibilities of the medical sonographer.
  • DMS 4913 - Vascular Comprehensive Review

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Review and requirements for advanced responsibilities of the vascular sonographer.
  • DMS 4921 - Workshops, Conferences and Telecourses

    Credits: (1-3)
    May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • NUCM 4103 - Radiopharmaceuticals and Dosages

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Radiopharmacology, characterization of radiopharmaceuticals used in performing examinations and calculation of dosages.
  • NUCM 4203 - Scanning and Imaging Procedures I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging.
  • NUCM 4213 - Scanning and Imaging Procedures II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging.
  • NUCM 4223 - Nuclear Cardiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Pathology, indications for examination and procedures in nuclear cardiology.
  • NUCM 4303 - Radionuclide Physics & Instrumentation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Production and properties of radionuclides, decay schemes, radiation measurements and special characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • NUCM 4333 - Quality Assurance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Nuclear Medicine departmental policies and procedures.
  • NUCM 4861 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department.
  • NUCM 4862 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department.
  • NUCM 4863 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department.
  • NUCM 4912 - Comprehensive Review

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Review of learned material.
  • NUCM 4991 - Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    New technology, procedures and equipment.
  • RADT 1022 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Program orientation, elementary radiation protection and basic darkroom procedures.
  • RADT 1303 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Theory of x-ray production; image production and radiographic equipment.
  • RADT 1502 - Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Terminology, pathology and radiographic positioning.
  • RADT 1512 - Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 1502 . Prerequisite: RADT 1502 .
  • RADT 1522 - Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning III

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 1512 .
  • RADT 1532 - Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning IV

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 1522 . Prerequisite: RADT 1522 .
  • RADT 1601 - Laboratory Experience

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Patient positioning, darkroom experience and review of radiographic quality.
  • RADT 1621 - Laboratory Experience

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 1601 . Prerequisite: RADT 1601 .
  • RADT 1641 - Laboratory Experience

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 1621 .
  • RADT 1661 - Laboratory Experience

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 1641 .
  • RADT 2043 - Patient Care and Assessment I

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Patient care and management in radiology.
  • RADT 2272 - Basic Sectional Anatomy

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The anatomical appearance of each organ system and common pathology on sectional medical images.
  • RADT 2403 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure II

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Radiographic imaging, instrumentation, image production and factors affecting radiologic quality.
  • RADT 2803 - Independent Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Individualized projects. May be repeated 3 times for credit.
  • RADT 2833 - Directed Readings and Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Selected readings and/or a research project on medical imaging procedures. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • RADT 2861 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Experience gained in a health care facility. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program.
  • RADT 2862 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 2861 .
  • RADT 2863 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 2862 .
  • RADT 2864 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 2863 .
  • RADT 2865 - Clinical Education

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 2864 .
  • RADT 2866 - Final Competency Evaluation

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Demonstration of competency performing the procedures required by the certification agency.
  • RADT 2913 - Comprehensive Review

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Review of didactic and clinical applications.
  • RADT 2921 - Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses

    Credits: (1-3)
    May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • RADT 2942 - Career Planning and New Technology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Assistance with career planning and an introduction to specialized imaging procedures and new and future imaging procedures.
  • RADT 2992 - Seminar

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Patient case studies and critical care situations. May be repeated once for credit.
  • RADT 3003 - Psycho-Social Medicine

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Designed to prepare students to better understand their patient and the patient’s family through comparison of diverse populations based on their value systems, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socio-economic influences, health risks and life stages. Study of factors that influence the interrelationships with patients and professional peers. Understanding multicultural diversity assists the student in providing better patient care.
  • RADT 3043 - Medical Ethics and Law

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Medical ethics and law and case studies in medical imaging and radiation therapy.
  • RADT 3123 - Sectional Anatomy

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Anatomical study of the body in the sagittal, transverse and coronal imaging planes.
  • RADT 3143 - Imaging Pathophysiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Imaging adaptations and alterations in anatomy and physiology with variation outside of the normal range.
  • RADT 3243 - Patient Care and Assessment II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    System analysis and advanced level of patient care, assessment and management in radiology.
  • RADT 3253 - Patient Care and Assessment III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Intravenous therapy, patient care procedures and monitoring during imaging studies.
  • RADT 3263 - Diagnostic Services Pharmacology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Concepts of pharmacology including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion effects, side effects and patient care required for specific pharmacologic agents.
  • RADT 3403 - Radiobiology & Health Physics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Effects of ionizing radiation on the human body, patient and personnel protection, exposure monitoring health physics and oncology.
  • RADT 3423 - Federal Regulations

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Regulations governing health care, equipment and application of ionizing radiation.
  • RADT 3443 - Quality Assurance in Radiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Development of a quality assurance program and manual to meet accreditation requirements.
  • RADT 3463 - Computerized Imaging

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Digital radiography, image acquisition, image processing and digital image management.
  • RADT 3563 - Managing Clinical Information

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Digital and volumetric imaging, emerging technologies, secure computerized management practice, and patient privacy regulations.
  • RADT 3863 - Clinical Internship

    Credits: (2-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is required. May be repeated twice for credit.
  • RADT 4203 - Patient Education in Radiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Skills necessary to assess, plan and evaluate a variety of educational programs specific to radiology patients.
  • RADT 4213 - Supervision and Staff Development

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Federal regulations, developing department protocol, designing departments personnel supervision and quality of care assessment.
  • RADT 4223 - Promotional Strategies

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Assessment of needs, development and implementation of promotional strategies for Radiology Departments.
  • RADT 4233 - Fiscal Analysis in Radiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Justification, acquisition and leasing of imaging equipment and accessories, staffing formulas and review of maintenance contracts.
  • RADT 4243 - Quality Management in Radiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Concepts and principles of quality management, collection and analysis of data.
  • RADT 4253 - Risk Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Study of management of risk associated with the delivery of health care in clinical and non-clinical settings.
  • RADT 4303 - Cardiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Detailed study of the heart: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, EKGs and imaging modalities.
  • RADT 4313 - Visceral, Pelvic and Extremity Angiography

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of abdominal viscera, extremities and pelvis.
  • RADT 4333 - Head and Neck Angiography

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic, thyroid and other facial and neck arteries.
  • RADT 4343 - Thoracic and Venous Procedures

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the venous and cardiac systems.
  • RADT 4403 - Imaging Pathology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Radiographic presentation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies.
  • RADT 4413 - Forensic Radiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    This course provides a comprehensive study of medical imaging’s role in forensic medicine. Forensic Radiology is used to determine identity of remains, evaluate injury or cause of death and assist in the detection of abuse. Junior or Senior standing required.
  • RADT 4433 - PACS Administration

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Digital imaging and communication standards, PACS administration, image quality, and emerging technology standards.
  • RADT 4443 - Imaging Informatics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Analyzing system needed, project management, quality improvement, bioinformatics, clinical informatics, and medical informatics.
  • RADT 4543 - Bone Densitometry

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    This course comprehensively covers the methods of bone density measurement (bone densitometry, DEXA), the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, quality management issues, therapies for osteoporosis and a review of additional analysis methods.
  • RADT 4553 - Breast Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Normal breast anatomy and physiology compared to pathological conditions.
  • RADT 4563 - Mammographic Positioning/Imaging Techniques

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Routine positions, risk versus benefit; tissue variations, specialized procedures and imaging modalities.
  • RADT 4572 - Patient Education and Clinical Examination

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Breast disease and reconstruction methods, breast examination, rehabilitation, medical-legal considerations.
  • RADT 4573 - The Female Patient and Medical Imaging

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    This course will familiarize the student to disease processes specific to the female patient and the imaging methods that may be used in diagnosis and treatment. The clinical pathways that are commonly used, involving all radiologic imaging modalities, will be explored. Students who enroll in this course must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • RADT 4583 - Mammographic Equipment and Quality Assurance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Equipment operation, technical factors and quality assurance procedures in mammography.
  • RADT 4603 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics and Instrumentation

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Physical principles and theories of magnetic resonance, instrumentation, imaging sequences and methods in normal and abnormal tissue, and computer parameters of magnetic resonance.
  • RADT 4613 - Computed Tomography of the Torso and Limbs

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities.
  • RADT 4623 - Advanced MRI Procedures and Safety

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Evaluation of organ function and diagnosis of disease process using advanced MRI procedures with emphasis on spectroscopy and functional MR. Includes an in-depth study of MRI safety.
  • RADT 4633 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Central Nervous System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocol of the head, spine and central nervous system.
  • RADT 4643 - Magnetic Resonance of the Torso and Limbs

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities.
  • RADT 4653 - Computed Tomography of the Central Nervous System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the head, spine and central nervous system.
  • RADT 4663 - Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentations

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Interactions of electromagnetic waves, instrumentation, imaging sequences and computer parameters of computerized tomography imaging.
  • RADT 4803 - Individual Research

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Research projects developed for district, state, regional or national presentation. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • RADT 4833 - Directed Readings and Research

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Synthesis and analysis of journal articles resulting in a research paper for the purpose of publication.
  • RADT 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (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. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • RADT 4861 - Clinical Internship

    Credits: (2)
    Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed.
  • RADT 4862 - Clinical Internship

    Credits: (2)
    Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed.
  • RADT 4863 - Clinical Internship

    Credits: (2-4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. May be repeated twice for credit.
  • RADT 4911 - Comprehensive Review/CT

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Preparation for advanced certification examination.
  • RADT 4912 - Comprehensive Review/MRI

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Preparation for advanced certification examination.
  • RADT 4913 - Comprehensive Review/CIT

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Preparation for advanced certification examination.
  • RADT 4914 - Comprehensive Review/M

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Preparation for advanced certification examination.
  • RADT 4915 - Comprehensive Review/QM

    Credits: (2)
    Preparation for advanced certification examination.
  • RADT 4922 - Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


  • RADT 4933 - Research Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Apply research strategies in health care and clinical practice, obtain certificate for human subject research, formulate a research proposal, and complete an institutional review board application.
  • RADT 4942 - Current Issues and Trends

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Current issues and trends in the health care industry and environment affecting radiology.
  • RADT 4943 - Baccalaureate Thesis

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Research in health professions utilizing the scientific inquiry method.
  • RADT 4992 - Seminar

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    New developments and procedures in imaging and therapy and preparing for the future. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credit hours.
  • RADT 5403 - Evaluation of the Osseous System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the osseous system.
  • RADT 5413 - Evaluation of the Chest

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the chest.
  • RADT 5423 - Evaluation of the Abdomen and G I System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system.
  • RADT 5433 - Evaluation of the Genitourinary System

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the genitourinary system.
  • RADT 5443 - Clinical Pathways

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Studying clinical pathways for patients based on disease processes and trauma. Prerequisite: RADT 5403  and RADT 5413 .
  • RADT 5453 - Evaluation/CNS and Facial Structures

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the central nervous system and facial structures.
  • RADT 5463 - Problem Patient Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Determination of pathological conditions utilizing problem-solving case studies.
  • RADT 5473 - Invasive Imaging Procedures

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging invasive procedures are presented.
  • RADT 5861 - Clinical Preceptorship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Experience in a radiology department. Consent of instructor needed.
  • RADT 5862 - Clinical Preceptorship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 5861 .
  • RADT 5863 - Clinical Preceptorship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 5862 .
  • RADT 5864 - Clinical Preceptorship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 5863 .
  • RADT 5865 - Clinical Preceptorship

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Continuation of RADT 5864 .
  • RADT 5867 - Competency Assessment/Residency

    Credits: (3)
    Assessment of competency knowledge and skills in the clinical setting.
  • RADT 5868 - Final Competency Assessment

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Review and evaluation of student competencies.
  • RATH 4330 - Radiation Therapy Physics

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt.
  • RATH 4342 - Introduction to Treatment Planning

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription.
  • RATH 4410 - Radiation Oncology I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies.
  • RATH 4412 - Radiation Oncology II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies.
  • RATH 4414 - Radiation Oncology III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies.
  • RATH 4444 - Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Prescription interpretation, nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed.
  • RATH 4446 - Quality Assurance

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Establishment of a quality assurance program for linear accelerators, simulators and therapeutic isotopes.
  • RATH 4448 - New Technology in Radiation Therapy

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Exploration of the emerging technology and new equipment used in radiation therapy. Prerequisite: Graduate of an approved Radiography Program or equivalent.
  • RATH 4861 - Clinical Education I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice.
  • RATH 4862 - Clinical Education II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice.
  • RATH 4863 - Clinical Education III

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice.
  • RATH 4913 - Comprehensive Review

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Review of all didactic and clinical courses and competencies. Guest lecturer and multiple mock registry examinations will be presented.
  • Course Descriptions - REST

    Department of Respiratory Therapy

    Courses

  • REST 1540 - Survey of Respiratory Therapy

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem, Online]
    Spring [Full Sem, Online]
    Summer [1st Blk, 2nd Blk]


    This course is designed to introduce allied health and other students to the profession of respiratory therapy. It includes field trips, group discussions, lecture/demonstrations and limited lab activities. Open to all students.
  • REST 1560 - Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    This course prepares students from different health care disciplines to understand the hospital environment, patient needs, and perform basic skills of patient care. Topics include the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality, ethical, legal, and cultural issues, documentation, team building, age related concerns, medical terminology, and death and dying. Patient skills include vital signs, oxygen administration, specimen collection, personal care and cleanliness, environmental cleanliness, nutrition and diet, elimination, positioning and ambulating, patient safety and comfort, and OSHA guidelines for healthcare worker safety.
  • REST 2140 - Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Introductory Laboratory course emphasizing basic patient interaction and assessment skills. Includes infection control, the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol, pharmacologic agents, hyperinflation therapy, airway clearance techniques and methods of care, and artificial ventilation.
  • REST 2160 - Equipment Management Lab

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Laboratory course emphasizing patient assessment skills relating to ventilation techniques and equipment. Includes equipment used by the respiratory care practitioner in initiating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.
  • REST 2210 - Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the entry-level respiratory care practitioner. Includes physics of respiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, and control of ventilation.
  • REST 2230 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A synopsis of medical and surgical cardiopulmonary disorders for the entry-level practitioner. Etiology, symptomatology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of these disorders are presented.
  • REST 2250 - Basic Patient Assessment

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    A basic orientation to patient assessment techniques used to obtain a patient medical history and physical examination. Discussion of pulmonary disease integrates assessment information with laboratory and radiographic data.
  • REST 2270 - Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Introduction to theory and clinical application of basic cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies, including simple spirometry, arterial and mixed venous blood gases, and electrocardiograms. Course emphasizes critical thinking skills in the application of diagnostic findings and utilizes case studies, class discussions, and extensive study guides.
  • REST 2300 - Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Theory and clinical application of basic therapies. Course includes indications, complications, hazards, equipment needed, side effects, and assessment for medical gases, humidity, aerosols, airway clearance, hyperinflation therapy, and pharmacologic agents. Course emphasizes patient assessment and critical thinking skills. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2140 .
  • REST 2310 - Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Theory and clinical applications of airway management and artificial ventilation, including IPPB and introduction to modes of mechanical ventilation. Also includes the theory of invasive and non invasive monitoring technology, and equipment decontamination.
  • REST 2320 - Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Course provides a basic understanding of essentials for mechanical ventilation. Includes determining the need for ventilatory support, the associated physiology and how ventilatory support is initiated, maintained, monitored, and discontinued.
  • REST 2330 - Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Course is a comprehensive review intended to prepare the student for the entry-level certification/licensure examination. The material covered is based on the examination matrix provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.).
  • REST 2500 - Survey of Polysomnography

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [1st Blk]

    Introduction to polysomnography as a profession. Course includes an overview of the polysomnogram, sleep disorders as they affect the general population, typical employment in the field, and employment opportunities. Also includes an introduction to the professional organization of sleep and requirements to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (R.PSG.T). Students taking REST 3500  are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining the assessment of sleep disorders or neurodiagnostics. Students taking REST 2500 cannot take REST 3500  for credit. Prerequisite: Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
  • REST 2501 - Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory systems during sleep. Basic anatomy and physiology of wake-sleep cycles are studied, with emphasis on changes that occur during varying stages of sleep and during common sleep disorders. Introduction to the EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, and other polysomnography data recorders. Students taking REST 3501  are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining physiologic components affecting quality of sleep. Students taking REST 2501 cannot take REST 3501  for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
  • REST 2502 - Introduction to Sleep Disorders

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [1st Blk]

    Course provides an overview of the history of sleep medicine, normal sleep physiology, effects of the sleep-wake stage, sleep disorders and abnormal sleep physiology, and an introduction to polysomnography (including patient interaction, sensor and lead placements, and instrumentation). Course also introduces the fundamentals of therapeutic interventions utilized to treat sleep disorders. Students taking REST 3502  are required to r a 6-10 page paper outlining the implications for assisted ventilation to sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2502 cannot take REST 3502  for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
  • REST 2503 - Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography

    Credits: (2)
    Course provides study of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Students taking REST 3503  are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining specific instrumentation in polysomnography assessing sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2503 cannot take REST 3503  for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2500 /REST 3500  and REST 2502 /REST 3502  or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology.
  • REST 2505 - Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea

    Credits: (2)
    Course provides current therapies and interventions for treatment of sleep apneas. Interventions include positive airway pressure therapy (nocturnal CPAP and bi-level CPAP), surgery, and dental devices. Patient compliance and outcomes of these treatments are included. Students taking REST 3505  are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining strategies managing sleep apnea. Students taking REST 2505 cannot take REST 3505  for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2501 /REST 3501  and REST 2502 /REST 3502  or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology.
  • REST 2520 - Principles of Pharmacology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Introduction to pharmacology, including general principles, autonomic and central nervous system agents, and cardiovascular agents. Also includes drugs used in managing renal, GI tract, endocrine, and infectious or neoplastic diseases and disorders.
  • REST 2700 - Clinical Applications

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 2140 . Recommending and modifying basic therapies will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills and review of patient medical history. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2140 .
  • REST 2710 - Specialty Clinical Experiences

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Clinical rotations in various medical settings providing the opportunity to observe and participate in various specialty areas within the profession, including PFTs, cardiac testing, EKGs, ABGs, and longterm artificial airway care. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2160 .
  • REST 2720 - Clinical Applications

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 2140 . Initiating, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills. Case studies will be used to practice critical thinking skills in the management of ICU patients. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2160 .
  • REST 2800 - Independent Projects

    Credits: (1-3)
    Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project; enrollment by permission only. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • REST 2830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning; enrollment by permission only. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • REST 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-3)
    Consult semester schedule for current offerings. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on student transcript. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different course content.
  • REST 3210 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the therapist-level practitioner. Includes advanced anatomical considerations of the cardiac, pulmonary, and renal systems.
  • REST 3220 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Pathophysiology and diagnosis of coronary artery disease, fungal lung disease, neoplasms, HIV, ARDS, chest injuries, shock in relation to the care of the trauma patient, and a differentiation of the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments.
  • REST 3230 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Advanced diagnostic procedures and interpretive skills in cardiopulmonary function, lung dynamics, specialty gases, blood gas analysis, and metabolic assessment.
  • REST 3260 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care with emphasis on intensive care activities, therapeutic procedures, life support modalities and fetal, neonatal, pediatric pathophysiology.
  • REST 3270 - Adult Critical Care

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Advanced adult respiratory intensive care, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management.
  • REST 3280 - Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Theory and principles of pulmonary and spinal cord rehabilitation, polysomnography, discharge planning, patient education, quality management, home and self care, legal, ethical, and moral considerations of chronic and extended care.
  • REST 3500 - Survey of Polysomnography

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]


    Introduction to polysomnography as a profession. Course includes an overview of the polysomnogram, sleep disorders as they affect the general population, typical employment in the field, and employment opportunities. Also includes an introduction to the professional organization of sleep and requirements to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (R.PSG.T). Students taking REST 3500 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining the assessment of sleep disorders or neurodiagnostics. Students taking REST 2500  cannot take REST 3500 for credit. Prerequisite: Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
  • REST 3501 - Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [1st Blk]

    Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory systems during sleep. Basic anatomy and physiology of wake-sleep cycles are studied, with emphasis on changes that occur during varying stages of sleep and during common sleep disorders. Introduction to the EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, and other polysomnography data recorders. Students taking REST 3501 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining physiologic components affecting quality of sleep. Students taking REST 2501  cannot take REST 3501 for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
  • REST 3502 - Introduction to Sleep Disorders

    Credits: (2)
    Course provides an overview of the history of sleep medicine, normal sleep physiology, effects of the sleep-wake stage, sleep disorders and abnormal sleep physiology, and an introduction to polysomnography (including patient interaction, sensor and lead placements, and instrumentation). Course also introduces the fundamentals of therapeutic interventions utilized to treat sleep disorders. Students taking REST 3502 are required to r a 6-10 page paper outlining the implications for assisted ventilation to sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2505  cannot take REST 3502 for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
  • REST 3503 - Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [1st Blk]
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    Course provides study of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Students taking 3503 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining specific instrumentation in polysomnography assessing sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2503  cannot take REST 3503 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2500 /REST 3500  and REST 2502 /REST 3502  or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • REST 3504 - Laboratory Practice of Instrumentation in Polysomnography

    Credits: (1)
    Course provides practice and application of operating principles of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patientgenerated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Prerequisite: REST 3502 /REST 2502  or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology Concurrent enrollment with REST 3503 .
  • REST 3505 - Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea

    Credits: (2)
    Course provides current therapies and interventions for treatment of sleep apneas. Interventions include positive airway pressure therapy (nocturnal CPAP and bi-level CPAP), surgery, and dental devices. Patient compliance and outcomes of these treatments are included. Students taking REST 3505 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining strategies managing sleep apnea. Students taking REST 2505  cannot take REST 3505 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2501 /REST 3501  and REST 2502 /REST 3502  or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology. May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  • REST 3506 - Advanced Technical Procedures

    Credits: (3)
    Course provides detailed description and discussion of specific diagnostic procedures in PSG, including multiple sleep latency tests, maintenance of wakefulness test, REM behavior disorder studies, MMPI, movement disorders, TCM, nocturnal seizure disorders, esophageal balloon procedures, and others. Prerequisite: REST 3502  and REST 3503 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • REST 3507 - Event Recognition and Polysomnography Scoring

    Credits: (3)
    Course provides advanced study of sleep stages and recognition of EEG characteristics of each stage. Multi-channel recording of breathing events, leg movements, ocular movements, cardiac and oxygenation monitoring, parasomnias, and interictal and ictal epileptic events are also presented. Course will include review and scoring of 12-hour polysomnography records to determine the overall sleep score. Prerequisite: REST 3501  and REST 3502 .
  • REST 3508 - Sleep Center Management

    Credits: (1)
    Course is designed to prepare students for sleep center management in hospitals and independent facilities. Course includes sleep laboratory requirements for accreditation, personnel requirements and training, PSG study documentation, technician manuals, quality assurance, policies and procedures, and lab protocols. REST 3500  or credentialed as C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N.
  • REST 3509 - Cases in Sleep Medicine

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [1st Blk]
    Summer [1st Blk]


    Course will include physician presentations or case studies of patients with a variety of sleep disorders. Case-based learning is applied in the context of patient presentation and initial interview and diagnostic findings, determination of appropriate sleep medicine studies, interpretation of patient findings, recommendation for patient therapy, and follow-up of patient compliance and outcome(s) of therapeutic intervention. Prerequisite: REST 3502  and REST 3505 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  • REST 3510 - Clinical Practice I in Polysomnography

    Credits: (2)
    Introduction to the sleep laboratory and the set-up, monitoring, and therapeutic interventions associated with polysomnography. Students will be oriented to patient interviewing and selection, OSHA standards, sleep laboratory standards, and confidentiality. Competency is demonstrated in patient set-up, producing a reliable PSG, recognizing artifact, and basic therapeutic interventions for common sleep disorders. Prerequisite: REST 3502 . Concurrent enrollment in REST 3503  and REST 3504 . May be repeated twice for credit.
  • REST 3511 - Clinical Practice II in Polysomnography

    Credits: (2)
    Case-based clinical applications course. Course requires competency in complete patient management (patient referral and interview, physician consult, patient study[ies], therapeutic intervention and follow-up of patient compliance). Students will develop the patient history and physical, perform the study, score the patient record, interpret the report, apply therapy, and follow-up patient compliance. Prerequisite: REST 3502  and REST 3510 . Concurrent enrollment in REST 3505 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
  • REST 3512 - Clinical Practice III in Polysomnography

    Credits: (4)
    Clinical applications course providing experience in performing advanced technical procedures, including multiple sleep latency tests, maintenance of wakefulness tests, REM behavior disorders studies, MMPI, movement disorders, TCM, nocturnal seizure disorders, esophageal balloon procedures, and others. Prerequisite: REST 3502 , REST 3510 , and REST 3511 . Concurrent enrollment in REST 3506 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  • REST 3760 - Clinical Applications of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    The clinical application of pediatric and neonatal assessments as they relate to selection and use of respiratory care procedures and equipment specific for this patient population.
  • REST 3770 - Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Adult respiratory care in the intensive care setting [shock-trauma, thoracic, burn ICUs] with emphasis on hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3270 .
  • REST 3780 - Clinical Applications

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]


    Clinical experiences related to REST 3280 : rehabilitation, extended care, home care agencies, polysomnography, patient assessment and planning for discharge, and quality management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3280 .
  • REST 3900 - Clinical Simulation Seminar

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Problem-based clinical concepts course: comprehensive program review including written and clinical simulation examinations. Prerequisite: Enrollment in baccalaureate respiratory therapy program; CRT credential, or equivalent.
  • REST 4610 - Advanced Patient Assessment

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    The advanced patient assessment project is designed to be a physician intensive, interactive experience that emphasizes an understanding of diagnostic processes involved in assessing, evaluating, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Enrollment by permission only.
  • REST 4620 - Health Promotion

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    The health promotion project addresses the growing role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in patient education, public education, and health promotion in general. Enrollment by permission only.
  • REST 4630 - Continuous Quality Improvement

    Credits: (1-2)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    The continuous quality improvement project enhances an understanding of how to construct and conduct a quality improvement (quality assurance) project in the workplace. Enrollment by permission only.
  • REST 4800 - Independent Projects

    Credits: (1-6)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Student designed, instructor approved projects which will further develop cognitive or psychomotor skills for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project. Enrollment by permission only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • REST 4830 - Directed Readings

    Credits: (1-3)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem]

    Student designed, instructor approved readings which will further develop professional knowledge or understanding for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to b beginning. Enrollment by permission only. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
  • REST 4850 - Study Abroad

    Credits: (1-6)
    (Variable Title)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    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. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • REST 4990 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: (2)
    Moderated discussion and/or laboratory experiences relating to current events in health care, legislative and ethical issues, and emergent technologies in respiratory care.