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NSG 419 - Internship - RN-to-BSN option
Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-2)
The clinical internship provides the opportunity, within a select area of interest, to facilitate role transition and lifelong learning. Emphasis will be on integration and application of knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate the ability to design, provide, manage, and coordinate evidence-based, culturally competent, and cost-effective nursing care.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: For RNs enrolled in the RN-to-BSN option only.
Co-requisites: NSG 418 Leadership
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sherry Webb
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sherry Webb
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NSG 421 - Pathophysiology - Accelerated BSN
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course focuses on study of the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations associated with common disease processes across the life span, the interrelationship of interacting factors that affect morbidity and mortality, and the scientific rationale related to therapeutic principles of treatment resulting from an alteration in normal physiology.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Tommie L Norris
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NSG 421 - Pathophysiology - RN-to-BSN option
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course focuses on study of the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations associated with common disease processes across the life span, the interrelationship of interacting factors that affect morbidity and mortality, and the scientific rationale related to therapeutic principles of treatment resulting from an alteration in normal physiology.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: For RNs enrolled in the RN-to-BSN option only.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Loretta Alexia Williams
Spring - Instructor of Record: Keevia Porter
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NSG 422 - Directed Study
Cr Hrs: 2-6
An elective course designed to provide the student with the opportunity to undertake guided study and/or clinical experience in a focused area. Elective course. May be repeated twice up to 8 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Hallie Murrey Bensinger
Spring - Instructor of Record: Hallie Murrey Bensinger
Summer - Instructor of Record: Hallie Murrey Bensinger
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NSG 423 - Medication Safety in Healthcare
Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)
This course emphasizes patient-centered safe medication administration based on best-practices using technology and interprofessional team collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Melody N Waller
Spring - Instructor of Record: Christie Cavallo
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NSG 424 - Nursing Skills Lab I
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-1-0)
Within a simulated environment, this course focuses on the development of competency in foundational skills used to deliver safe, evidence-based, quality, patient- centered nursing care.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Co-requisites: NSG 404 Introduction to Professional Practice
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Christie M Cavallo
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Anita Settles-Seymour
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Kathy A Putman
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jennifer H Russell
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Ricketta Clark
Spring - Instructor of Record: Christie M Cavallo
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Anita Settles-Seymour
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Jennifer H Russell
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Ricketta Clark
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NSG 430 - Transition to Professional Nursing
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course examines the transition to professional nurse for registered nurse students. Socialization, philosophy of nursing, professional communication, scholarly practice, and information technology will be explored. Critical thinking is also emphasized. This course is only for students who are registered nurses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: For RNs enrolled in the RN-to-BSN option only.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Loretta Alexia Williams
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NSG 431 - Acute Care/Gerontology
Cr Hrs: 6 (4-0-2)
This course provides the theoretical and clinical foundation for providing safe, patient-centered, evidenced-based nursing care to adult-gerontology patients and families in a complex healthcare setting. The course focuses on management of acute illness and injury, promotion of health and function, provision of comfort, the use of information and technology for decision making and error reduction, and improve the quality of care to adults, including compassionate end of life care. Legal, ethical, sociocultural, spiritual, political, economic, historical, and global environmental factors that affect the health of adult-gerontology patient in the acute care settings are examined.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Prerequisites: NSG 416 Adult Health Nursing , NSG 412 Nursing Skills Lab II , NSG 413 Maternal Child Health
Co-requisites: NSG 417 Acute Care Skills III
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jami Smith Brown
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Trina L Barrett
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Kathy A Putman
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NSG 450 - Special Topics
Cr Hrs: 1-6
This course will provide students with the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge base in identified curricular areas needed for progression in their academic program. This course can be repeated once for a (Didactic and/or clinical). May be repeated once up to 12 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Shelley Hawkins
Spring - Instructor of Record: Shelley Hawkins
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NSG 499 - Senior Synthesis Seminar
Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)
This course focuses on concept synthesis to prepare the graduate for entry into the profession. Emphasis is placed on critical decision making needed for professional nursing practice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NSG 431 Acute Care/Gerontology
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Melody N Waller
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NSG 517 - Acute Care Skills III
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-1-0)
This course focuses on the development of advanced skills used to provide nursing care in complex care settings.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Prerequisites: NSG 512 Nursing Skills Lab II
Co-requisites: NSG 531 Acute Care/Gerontology
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Loretta Alexia Williams
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NSG 621 - Pathophysiology
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course focuses on the study of the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations associated with common disease processes across the life span. Using technology and evidence- based practice, the interrelationship of patient-centered factors that affect morbidity/ mortality and the scientific rationale related to diagnostic testing will be identified.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall (not currently offered)
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NSG 800 - Biostatistics and Epidemiology for Clinical Practice
Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
This course focuses on concepts and methods in biostatistics and epidemiology. Application and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistical tests used in epidemiological and clinical studies are emphasized Critical appraisal of published epidemiological and clinical studies and relevance to advanced practice nursing is examined.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 50
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Ragan N Johnson
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kristen H Archbold
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Nina K. Sublette
Spring - Instructor of Record: Ragan N Johnson
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Nina K Sublette
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Kristen H. Archbold
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NSG 819 - Evaluation of Practice
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course explores various methodologies to critically evaluate clinical practice. Students develop proficiency in a) translating research to clinical practice, b) applying improvement science for better patient, performance, and organizational outcomes, and c) designing evaluation plans specific to their practice interest for the ultimate purpose of creating and sustaining changes at the care delivery, organizational, and policy levels.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 50
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NSG 800 HOPN 851 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Margaret T Hartig
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Tracy McClinton
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Jennifer Mcguire Hitt
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Ragan Johnson
Spring - Instructor of Record: Margaret T Hartig
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Tracy McClinton
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NSG 824 - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Cr Hrs: 3 (2-0-1)
Advanced Health Assessment builds on the assessment skills learned in basic health assessment. The course design facilitates development and application of needed knowledge through skill acquisition for primary and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on recognition of signs and symptoms across the life-span associated with common physical and emotional health problems, psychosocial and cultural variations, differentiation between normal and pathological findings, and critical think necessary for clinical diagnostic reasoning.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 25
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K Reed
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Stacy A Emerson
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Thomas Eugene Cooper
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Diane Todd Pace
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura K Reed
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Stacy A Emerson
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NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course fosters development of the knowledge and skills for assessment of individuals, families and groups to promote mental health and detect complex psychiatric-mental health problems across the lifespan. The course builds on the student’s past nursing knowledge and experiences, expanding the scope of nursing practice to those at risk or in need of psychiatric-mental healthcare. Focus is on recognition and assessment of mental health and diagnosing of mental disorders based on DSM- IV-TR criteria, psychometrics, evidence- based guidelines, theoretical literature, and scope and standards of advanced psychiatric/mental health nursing. Theories underlying the practice of consultation as an indirect-care modality of the psychiatric nursing specialty are introduced. Students master documentation methods that meet the legal-ethical requirements for care of patients with mental health problems.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K. Melaro
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jacqueline Sharp
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura K. Melaro
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jacqueline Sharp
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NSG 840 - Special Topics - Acute Care
Cr Hrs: 1-3
This course provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a specific content area that is related to acute health issues and will contribute to the student’s scholarly work and/or research. This course will be guided and supervised by UTHSC faculty or faculty approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. The student will identify and clarify the topic and content; develop realistic outcomes, strategies to meet these outcomes, and a timeline; evaluate the extent to which the course outcomes have been met; and relate outcomes to scholarly work and/or research. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate that the course outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or abstract submission. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Donna Lynch Smith
Summer - Instructor of Record: Donna Lynch Smith
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NSG 840 - Special Topics - Acute Health Issues
Cr Hrs: 1-3
This course provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a specific content area that is related to acute health issues and will contribute to the student’s scholarly work and/or research. This course will be guided and supervised by UTHSC faculty or faculty approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. The student will identify and clarify the topic and content; develop realistic outcomes, strategies to meet these outcomes, and a timeline; evaluate the extent to which the course outcomes have been met; and relate outcomes to scholarly work and/or research. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate that the course outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or abstract submission. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 840 - Special Topics - Chronic Health Issues
Cr Hrs: 1-3
This course provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a specific content area that is related to chronic health issues and will contribute to the student’s scholarly work and/or research. This course will be guided and supervised by UTHSC faculty or faculty approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. The student will identify and clarify the topic and content; develop realistic outcomes, strategies to meet these outcomes, and a timeline; evaluate the extent to which the course outcomes have been met; and relate outcomes to scholarly work and/or research. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate that the course outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or abstract submission. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 840 - Special Topics - Lifespan Issues
Cr Hrs: 1-3
This course provides the student with the opportunity to focus on a specific content area that is related to lifespan issues and will contribute to their scholarly work and/or research. This course will be guided and supervised by UTHSC faculty or faculty approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. The student will identify and clarify the topic and content; develop realistic outcomes, strategies to meet these outcomes, and a timeline; evaluate the extent to which the course outcomes have been met; and relate outcomes to scholarly work and/or research. At the end of the course, the student will demonstrate that the course outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or abstract submission. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 855 - Doctor of Nursing Practice: Professional Role Development
Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
This course facilitates transition into the advanced practice nursing role in the context of the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Professional standards, practice management, and the requirements and regulations of the role are examined.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Stacy A Emerson
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Nina K Sublette
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Crystal Martin Walker
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Wendy Likes
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NSG 860 - Methods for Evaluation of Practice
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
This course provides the foundation and methods for evaluating advanced clinical practice. Critical appraisal, synthesis of the literature, and quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods are emphasized. Healthcare processes are examined within a framework of access, quality and cost.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 15
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NSG 800 Biostatistics and Epidemiology for Clinical Practice or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Term offered: Spring, Summer
Spring - Instructor of Record: Margaret Hartig
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Ragan N Johnson
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Carrie Harvey
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Stacy Emerson
Summer - Instructor of Record: Carrie Harvey
Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Margaret Hartig
Summer - Additional Instructor 2: Stacy Emerson
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NSG 900 - Doctoral Dissertation and Research
Cr Hrs: 1-9
This course provides the student with opportunity to conceptualize, design, and plan research that improves current or future health of a population; conduct research that includes collecting data, preparing data for analysis, analyzing data, and interpreting results; and disseminate research findings. The student develops a research proposal, gains IRB and committee approval of the proposed research, navigates the research process, prepares for the dissertation defense, and considers professional opportunities such as post-doctoral programs and research positions. These activities will be conducted under the direction and supervision of the student’s faculty advisor. May be repeated up to 144 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Prerequisites: Must have completed two semesters in the DNP Program or PhD Program in Nursing Science or obtain permission from their Faculty Advisor.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 910 - Theory and Philosophy of Nursing
Cr Hrs: 4 (64-0-0)
This course focuses upon the development of nursing science and epistemology in the western world. Philosophical approaches to the development and advancement of nursing science are examined in the context of current and historical periods. Theories and concepts from nursing and other disciplines are critiqued.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Not currently offered
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mona N Wicks
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Michael A Carter
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 910 - Theory and Philosophy of Nursing
Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
This course focuses upon the development of nursing science and epistemology in the western world. Philosophical approaches to the development and advancement of nursing science are examined in the context of current and historical periods. Theories and concepts from nursing and other disciplines are critiqued.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 15
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mona Wicks
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: J Carolyn Graff
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Michael Carter
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NSG 912 - Theory Construction and Analysis
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course provides the students with opportunities to evaluate existing knowledge critically and to engage in the use and creation of nursing knowledge. The student synthesizes methods of theory construction in nursing from past and current work, utilizes methods of theory construction in nursing to analyze existing nursing theory, and constructs a “useful” nursing theory.
Max per section: 12
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mona N Wicks
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NSG 913 - Qualitative Research Methods
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course provides the student with a firm grounding in qualitative research methodologies and approaches to qualitative data analysis and interpretation. The student compares and contrasts the philosophical bases of the qualitative and quantitative paradigms; compares and contrasts the processes for qualitative and quantitative research; analyzes the components of selected qualitative research methods; assesses criteria for, and management of, qualitative data analysis; analyzes selected issues involved in qualitative research; and discusses the uses of qualitative research in nursing and the health sciences.
Max per section: 12
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 919 - Nursing Science Seminar
Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
This course provides an emphasis on current developments in science, in particular, nursing science. Discussions during seminars focus on issues, trends, policies, and practices of concern to the sciences, particularly nursing science. May be repeated up to 2 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ph.D. Program in Nursing Science
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anne Wheeler Alexandrov
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NSG 921 - Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Seminar
Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)
This course focuses on current research and issues in mental healthcare for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse. Literature that addresses psychiatric care is used to keep providers abreast of cutting edge information and treatment for mental health disorders in a variety of settings. Integration of mental healthcare into selected primary care conditions and diagnoses is addressed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Seminar
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathy Gaffney
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NSG 923 - Quantitative Research Methods
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course provides the student with a firm grounding in research methodologies and approaches to data analysis and interpretation. The focus is on quantitative research methodology. The student synthesizes concepts relevant to the design and conduct of quantitative research in the clinical setting, applies and critiques concepts relevant to the design and conduct of quantitative research in the clinical setting, and develops and critique a grant proposal.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ph.D. Program in Nursing Science
Term offered: Not currently offered
Fall - Instructor of Record: Donna K Hathaway
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NSG 924 - Scientific Dissemination
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course prepares students to write scholarly documents clearly and effectively for dissemination as refereed articles for scientific and lay audiences. Discussion focuses on strategies for effective writing, identification and development of a topic, selecting a journal and using author guidelines, finding and documenting sources, the submission and revision process, legal and ethical issues, organization and time management, and the effective use of tables, graphs, and figures. A variety of Web-based and print resources to support writing skills development are used.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ph.D. Program in Nursing Science
Term offered: Not currently offered
Fall - Instructor of Record: Mona Wicks
Spring - Instructor of Record: Mona N Wicks
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NSG 925 - Mixed Methods Research
Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
This course provides the student with an overview of mixed methods research by building on the student’s existing knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research. Mixed methods research involves collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and the integration of findings from both research approaches to increase understanding and corroboration.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 12
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: Adult-Gero Acute Care
Cr Hrs: 2-6 (0-0-[2-6])
This course is a synthesis practicum with a practitioner-mentor in the student’s area of advanced practice. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Donna Lynch-Smith
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Tommy Cooper
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Emma Murray
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Tracy McClinton
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Donna Lynch-Smith
Summer - Instructor of Record: Donna Lynch-Smith
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NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: Family Nurse Practitioner
Cr Hrs: 2-6 (0-0-[2-6])
This course is a synthesis practicum with a practitioner-mentor in the student’s area of advanced practice. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Margaret T Hartig
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jacqueline Burchum
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Stacy Emerson
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Ragan Johnson
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Laura Reed
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Margaret T Hartig
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: SUBLETTE, NINA K
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: JOHNSON, RAGAN N
Spring - Additional Instructor 4: EMERSON, STACY A
Summer - Instructor of Record: Margaret Hartig
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NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Cr Hrs: 2-6 (0-0-[2-6])
This course is a synthesis practicum with a practitioner-mentor in the student’s area of advanced practice. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Amy R Koehn
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Amy R Koehn
Summer - Instructor of Record: Amy R Koehn
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NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: Nurse Anesthesia
Cr Hrs: 2-6 (0-0-[2-6])
This course is a synthesis practicum with a practitioner-mentor in the student’s area of advanced practice. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Dwayne Lance Accardo
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Dwayne Lance Accardo
Summer - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Dwayne Lance Accardo
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NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: PNP
Cr Hrs: 2-6 (0-0-[2-6])
This course is a synthesis practicum with a practitioner-mentor in the student’s area of advanced practice. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Nikbakht
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Stephanie Nikbakht
Summer - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Stephanie Nikbakht
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NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: Psychiatric Mental Health
Cr Hrs: 2-6 (0-0-[2-6])
This course is a synthesis practicum with a practitioner-mentor in the student’s area of advanced practice. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K. Melaro
Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Laura K. Melaro
Summer - Instructor of Record: Michael A Carter
Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Laura K. Melaro
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NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
Current molecular, developmental and environmental perspectives are examined considering inherited and acquired vulnerabilities to mental illness. Disruptions leading to mental illness are studied from a broad overview of balanced and functional brain anatomy and physiology. Psychopharmacological and other biological therapies for mental illnesses based on current science and practice standards are detailed with emphasis on optimal outcomes and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. The responsibilities and contributions of the advanced practice nurse as expert clinician are emphasized.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura Melaro
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jacqueline Sharp
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NSG 934 - Theoretical and Methodological Issues for Clinical Research
Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
The theory and practical application of commonly used techniques in biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, and structural biology are considered, including absorption and emission spectroscopy; multiple chromatographic methods for use both with and without tags; protein purification strategies; protein electrophoresis and blotting; mass spectroscopy and proteomics; NMR and X-ray crystallography; generation and use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies; flow cytometry; light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy; apoptosis and cell purification.
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Donna K Hathaway
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NSG 960 - Directed Study
Cr Hrs: 1-3
This course provides the student with the opportunity to engage in additional guided study, research, and/or clinical experience in an area of the student’s choice under faculty supervision. The student and faculty develop outcomes related to the student’s research topic and demonstrate that the outcomes have been met through a product such as a manuscript, integrated literature review, or grant proposal. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
Grade Mode: P/N
Instructional Method: Research
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in this course must be students in the College of Graduate Health Sciences and have received permission from their Faculty Advisor.
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Carolyn Graff
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NSG 960 - Directed Study
Cr Hrs: 1-6 ([1-6]-0-0)
A course designed to provide the doctoral student with the opportunity to undertake additional guided study, research, and/or practice experience in an area of the student’s choice under Faculty supervision. The student will develop course outcomes in consultation with Faculty. May be repeated once up to 12 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall - Instructor of Record: J Caryoln Graff
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Caryoln Graff
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Emma Murray
Summer - Instructor of Record: Stacy Emerson
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OBG1 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-50)
This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. In addition, obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (OBG2-3001/F) and Chattanooga (OBG3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 24
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
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OBG2 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-50)
This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. In addition, obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Memphis (OBG1-3001/F) and Chattanooga (OBG3-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 4
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Knoxville
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Paige Johnson
Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Paige Johnson
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OBG3 3001/F - Core Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cr Hrs: 14 (0-0-50)
This required eight- week clerkship is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of women’s health including inpatient and outpatient care. Instruction covers female pelvic anatomy and the normal menstrual cycle. Obstetric and gynecologic history taking and pelvic examination are taught, along with the normal physiology of pregnancy and care of the normal pregnant woman through the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum course. Basic complications of pregnancy are covered, as well as specific diseases as related to pregnancy outcome. The gynecologic portion of the clerkship focuses on basic diseases which occur in the female pelvis, including infection, endometriosis, fibroids, and cancer. This clerkship also is offered in Knoxville (OBG2-3001/F) and Memphis (OBG1-3001/F). May be repeated up to 14 credit hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Chattanooga
Prerequisites: M1 & M2 CURRICULUM
Term offered: Fall, Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow
Spring - Instructor of Record: Roberto Levi-D’Ancona
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jeanie Dassow
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OMSU 201 - Pain Control
Cr Hrs: 4 (44-28-0)
Surgical anatomy and anatomical relations pertinent to local anesthesia are reviewed. A local anesthetic technique appropriate to all dental procedures is taught as well as the administration of adjunctive drugs by oral, intramuscular, and intravenous routes. The management of drug related, medical-dental emergencies is given strong emphasis as related to pain control.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeffrey H Brooks
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OMSU 203 - Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cr Hrs: 2 (22-8-0)
The student is acquainted with the science of oral surgery in theory and practice. Armamentaria and their appropriate application to uncomplicated removal of teeth and soft tissue management are presented by lecture along with laboratory periods which offer instruction in suture technique. Diagnosis and recognition of clinical conditions as they relate to surgical procedures and management of oral infections are stressed. Instruction in instrument care and aseptic technique is given.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Lawrence W Weeda
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OMSU 302 - Oral Surgery Clinics
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-120)
The student gains experience in the clinical application of those surgical principles that will make him/her proficient in the performance of oral surgery that falls within the realm of the general practice of dentistry. This is achieved according to a specific protocol, and takes place subsequent to didactic and laboratory instruction for any given procedure. The student serves sequentially as observer, assistant, operator. (Summer Clinic Optional).
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Lawrence W Weeda
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Mintzer Christian
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Jeffrey H Brooks
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Robert K Smith
Spring - Instructor of Record: Lawrence W Weeda
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: James Mintzer Christian
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Jeffrey H Brooks
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Robert K Smith
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OMSU 402 - Oral Surgery Clinics
Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-120)
The student gains experience in the clinical application of those surgical principles that will make him/her proficient in the performance of oral surgery that falls within the realm of the general practice of dentistry. This is achieved according to a specific protocol, and takes place subsequent to didactic and laboratory instruction for any given procedure. The student serves sequentially as observer, assistant, operator. (Summer Clinic Optional).
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall through Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Lawrence W Weeda
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: James Mintzer Christian
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Jeffrey H Brooks
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Robert K Smith
Spring - Instructor of Record: Lawrence W Weeda
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: James Mintzer Christian
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Jeffrey H Brooks
Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jimmy E Albright
Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Robert K Smith
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OMSU 403 - Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cr Hrs: 2 (20-0-0)
This course embraces selected fundamental oral surgery techniques and a presentation of the total scope of oral surgery. Trauma, preprosthetic, and orthognathic surgery are presented along with surgery related to the infective process. Patient management is stressed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: James Mintzer Christian
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jimmy E Albright
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ORTH 103 - Development of Occlusion
Cr Hrs: 1 (12-0-0)
This course details the development of normal and ideal occlusions and of malocclusions. Initial discussion includes the normal development and eruption of the primary, mixed, and permanent dentitions, normal maturation of the orofacial musculature, and the physiology of occlusion. Lectures then cover the incidence, affected sites, sequelae, and etiologic factors that may be involved in the development of malocclusions.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kyle David Fagala
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ORTH 107 - Craniofacial Growth & Human Development
Cr Hrs: 2 (24-0-0)
The course familiarizes students with major concepts and supporting evidence concerning human growth and development. Emphasis is on the development of concepts. In addition, the Lecture provides a comprehensive study of the craniofacial structures. While embryology of the structures is reviewed, the focus is on postnatal development.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Wanda Claro
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ORTH 301 - Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment
Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
In this course, the student is provided with the necessary instruction to perform a comprehensive orthodontic examination, assemble data from diagnostic records, and plan the course of patient treatment. The student is introduced to a variety of contemporary fixed and removable appliances, their component parts and properties, and indications for their use. Instruction also is given on the procedures for placement and adjustment of the appliances, including the mechanical properties of orthodontic materials and biomechanical principles governing orthodontic tooth movement.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Quinton C Robinson
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jere L Yates
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ORTH 302 - Orthodontic Appliance Fabrication (Laboratory)
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-21-0)
This Lab prepares the dental student for the clinical phase of undergraduate orthodontics. Course emphasis is given to teaching the student the clinical skills required to perform effectively in the clinic. This includes learning various diagnostic record techniques, the manipulation of orthodontic wire, banding and bonding techniques, and fabrication of various contemporary fixed and removable appliances.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Quinton C Robinson
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jere L Yates
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ORTH 304 - Orthodontic Clinic
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-12)
This course entails the application of principles of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment. The student is taught to apply diagnostic principles to the broad range of malocclusions encountered in a general practice. Communication skills necessary to provide effective patient/parent consultation and effective interaction with orthodontic specialists are emphasized. The student is also taught how to treat those malocclusions that are generally considered to be of an uncomplicated nature. Treatment may be provided in a wide variety of situations using either fixed or removable appliances on the child, adolescent, or the adult.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jere L Yates
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Terry Martin Trojan
Spring - Instructor of Record: Quinton C Robinson
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OT 400 - Introduction to Pathology
Cr Hrs: 2
An introduction to the pathological origins of disease as they relate to the musculoskeletal respiratory and other major body systems. The course also reviews neoplasia, cell injury, immunopathology and describes its application to occupational therapy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Courtney Sasse
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OT 425 - Foundations of Occupation-Centered Practice
Cr Hrs: 4
This course serves as the foundation for the holistic practice of occupational therapy as defined by the history of the profession and the ethical standards that guide practice. Emphasis is on the principles of the profession and the development of professional responsibilities necessary for growth and success within the profession of occupational therapy. Course content addresses both historical and contemporary professional perspectives through in a practical, relevant context. Expectations for professional communication skills and behaviors will be covered, and an introduction will be provided to concepts essential in the field of occupational therapy such as activity analysis, the occupational therapy practice framework, basic theoretical and philosophical constructs, and occupation- and client-centered practice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Lancaster
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OT 430 - Biomechanical Aspects of Occupational Performance
Cr Hrs: 3
The course will integrate the study of the structure and function of muscles and joints, including electromyography (EMG) and biomechanics. The students will be prepared to consider occupations for therapeutic intervention based on biomechanical analysis. It will examine properties of muscles and muscle contractions, range of motion, strength and joint structure to address occupational performance dysfunction. The course will help apply posture and body mechanic principles to practice. The course will help formulate and apply determination of manual muscle range of motion normative data, goniometry measurement and functional range for clinical application, explore joint structure, function and joint categories; and analyze biomechanical principles with particular emphasis on human skeletal levers. The course will provide an introduction to wound care, assistive devices and wheelchair management and will also provide skilled practice of bed mobility and transfers.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brittany Morgan Hoffer
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OT 431 - Leadership Development I
Cr Hrs: 1
This course provides an introduction to professional behavior and concepts fundamental to the development of becoming a leader change agent. Through the use of the Professional Development Evaluation tool, the course will assist the MOT student in identifying the competencies and characteristics needed to be successful in the classroom, clinic, and community.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anne H Zachry
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OT 437 - Perspectives of Early Development
Cr Hrs: 3
This course involves the study of the conceptual and theoretical basis of occupational therapy practice with children. The course will include selected diagnoses which are commonly encountered by pediatric occupational therapists and theoretical principles commonly used in assessment and intervention for children with these diagnoses. The course emphasizes assessment but also introduces treatment principles through the introduction and application of selected frames of reference. The course includes lectures, seminars, and labs.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Seminar
Term offered: Fall 2017
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anita W Mitchell
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OT 439 - Evidence-Based Practice I
Cr Hrs: 2
This course is designed to develop/increase the ability to collect evidence from published research reports and one’s own experience to answer practice related questions. In addition, students will discuss the ethical and practical issues that can influence the search for sound evidence.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anita Mitchell
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OT 440 - Level I Fieldwork A
Cr Hrs: 2
Level I Fieldwork provides clinical experiences designed as an integral part of didactic courses for the purpose of directed observation and participation in selected settings. It does not emphasize independent performance. Students will complete fieldwork related assignments designed to stimulate critical reasoning and application of occupational therapy principles in a clinical setting. The occupational therapy concepts highlighted in this course include: the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, client performance, collaboration between client and practitioner, and health promotion. Students are financially responsible for fieldwork related expenses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Fall 2017
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 531 - Occupation-Centered Practice in Community Mental Health
Cr Hrs: 4
This course prepares the student for their role as an occupational therapist working in a variety of emerging community-based practice settings, including working with mental health consumers and underserved populations such as the homeless. Assessments that can be utilized in a variety of community-based contexts will be explored. The student will engage in the occupational therapy process and participate in the development of treatment plans and interventions specific to clients with a wide range of behavioral, psychosocial, and neurophysiological occupational needs.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Courtney Sasse
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OT 532 - Occupation-Centered Group Practice
Cr Hrs: 3
This course allows the learner to examine the dynamics of group interaction and how activity/occupation may be utilized in the group experience to promote health and well-being. Through the opportunity of leading small group experiences the student will develop process skills and practice group/team work.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall 2016, Spring 2018
Spring - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Lancaster
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OT 533 - Occupation-Centered Practice in Pediatrics
Cr Hrs: 4
This course provides opportunities for the application of theoretical constructs of occupational therapy practice with children, including the evidence base for client-centered assessment and intervention approaches. Students will practice critical reasoning through the use of cases taking into the account the individual, the context of his/her functioning, and his/her perception of quality of life, well-being, and occupation. The course includes lab, discussion and case-based approaches.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anne H Zachry
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OT 535 - Occupation-Centered Practice in Adulthood
Cr Hrs: 4
This course promotes the application of theoretical constructs of occupational therapy practice, including the evidence base for client-centered assessment and intervention approaches. It requires utilization of the systems approach, taking into account the individual, the context of his/her functioning, and his/her perception of quality of life, well-being, and occupation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall 2016, Spring 2018
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brittany Morgan Hoffer
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OT 537 - Neurological Aspects of Occupational Performance
Cr Hrs: 4
This course considers the function and dysfunction associated with anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Emphasis is on clinical manifestations associated with occupational performance in the sensory, motor, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall, Spring efective Spring 2017
Spring - Instructor of Record: Stephanie B Lancaster
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OT 538 - Perspectives of Adult Development
Cr Hrs: 3
This course promotes application of theoretical constructs of occupational therapy practice, including improvement of evaluation skills, goal writing, and the use of evidenced-based and client centered assessments. This course also focuses on the diagnoses commonly seen in the Adult population. It requires utilization of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, taking into account the individual, their diagnosis, the context of their functioning, and their environment that support health and participation through engagement of occupation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Brittany Morgan Hoffer
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kendal Booker
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OT 540 - Level I Fieldwork B
Cr Hrs: 1
Level I Fieldwork provides clinical experiences designed as an integral part of didactic courses for the purpose of directed observation and participation in selected settings. It does not emphasize independent performance. Students will complete fieldwork related assignments designed to stimulate critical reasoning and application of occupational therapy principles in a clinical setting. The occupational therapy concepts highlighted in this course include: the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, client performance, collaboration between client and practitioner, and health promotion. Students are financially responsible for fieldwork related expenses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 540 - Level I Fieldwork B (as of Spring 2017)
Cr Hrs: 2
Level I Fieldwork provides clinical experiences designed as an integral part of didactic courses for the purpose of directed observation and participation in selected settings. It does not emphasize independent performance. Students will complete fieldwork related assignments designed to stimulate critical reasoning and application of occupational therapy principles in a clinical setting. The occupational therapy concepts highlighted in this course include: the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, client performance, collaboration between client and practitioner, and health promotion. Students are financially responsible for fieldwork related expenses. Note: Credit hours will increase to 2 effective with the class entering 2017
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Spring 2018
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 549 - Evidence-Based Practice II
Cr Hrs: 2
This course includes exploration of the principles of research design, critical analysis of occupational therapy research, andcompletion of a research proposal based on the Evidence-Based Practice project completed in OT 436. Introduction to clinical inquiry skills for qualitative and quantitative research is also included. Emphasis will be on problem definition and research design and methodology, with an overview of descriptive and inferentialstatistics. Students will gain knowledge and develop skills allowing them to be informed consumers of research literature, to recognize appropriate use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and to complete an evidence-based practice project and presentation in OT 636 and OT637.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
Term offered: Fall 2017
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anita Witt Mitchell
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OT 630 - Leadership Development II
Cr Hrs: 2
This course focuses on Level II Fieldwork responsibilities by preparing the student for the role of Level II Fieldwork student and then from student to clinician and fieldwork educator. Emphasis of the course is on the development of innovative leadership skills and the enhancement of interpersonal and critical reasoning skills for success as a fieldwork student and an entry-level clinician. This course will support the student in preparing for the completion of board certification and licensure processes and in transitioning into the workforce.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Stephanie B Lancaster
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OT 633 - Occupation-Centered Practice with Older Adults
Cr Hrs: 4
This course involves application of theoretical constructs of occupational therapy practice with older adults, including the evidence basis for client-centered assessment and intervention approaches. It will require utilization of the systems approach, taking into account the individual, the context of his or her functioning, and his or her perception of quality of life, well being, and occupation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring (Fall 2018 for January 2017 entering class)
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kendal Lee Booker
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OT 636 - Research Project Implementation
Cr Hrs: 3
Implementation of the proposal for the project or presentation, including needs assessment, distribution of surveys, data collection and analysis.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anita W Mitchell
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OT 637 - Presentation of Research Project
Cr Hrs: 1
This course provides the time and mentorship for synthesizing and revising the research project report into a professional presentation. The student is expected to reduce the information gathered and produced in their implemented research project (OT636), to prepare a professional contribution presentation, which can be submitted to a symposium or conference. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, information reduction and communicated significance of the project or project outcomes.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anita W Mitchell
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OT 638 - Special Topics
Cr Hrs: 1
This course will provide focused training and exploration of current practices or topics in occupational therapy. The content Varies based upon practice demands or literature trends. Examples include autism spectrum disorders, physical agent modalities, advanced splinting, recovery model or occupational justice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anne Zachry
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OT 638 - Special Topics (as of Spring 2018)
Cr Hrs: 2
This course will provide focused training and exploration of current practices or topics in occupational therapy. The content Varies based upon practice demands or literature trends. Examples include autism spectrum disorders, physical agent modalities, advanced splinting, recovery model or occupational justice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring 2018
Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD
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OT 640 - Level I Fieldwork C
Cr Hrs: 1
Level I Fieldwork provides clinical experiences designed as an integral part of didactic courses for the purpose of directed observation and participation in selected settings. It does not emphasize independent performance. Students will complete fieldwork related assignments designed to stimulate critical reasoning and application of occupational therapy principles in a clinical setting. The occupational therapy concepts highlighted in this course include: the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, client performance, collaboration between client and practitioner, and health promotion. Students are financially responsible for fieldwork related expenses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 640 - Level I Fieldwork C (as of Spring 2018)
Cr Hrs: 2
Level I Fieldwork provides clinical experiences designed as an integral part of didactic courses for the purpose of directed observation and participation in selected settings. It does not emphasize independent performance. Students will complete fieldwork related assignments designed to stimulate critical reasoning and application of occupational therapy principles in a clinical setting. The occupational therapy concepts highlighted in this course include: the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, client performance, collaboration between client and practitioner, and health promotion. Students are financially responsible for fieldwork related expenses. This course will change to 2-credit hours as of Spring, 2017.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Spring 2018
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 641 - Perspectives of Aging
Cr Hrs: 3
This course involves the study of the conceptual and theoretical bases of occupational therapy practice with elders. The course will include selected diagnoses, which are commonly encountered by occupational therapists working with elders. The course emphasizes the practical application of commonly used assessments and interventions for elders.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kendal Lee Booker
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Anne H Zachry
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OT 642 - Healthcare Management & Policy
Cr Hrs: 4
The occupational therapist of the future is expected to be a leader in shaping healthcare policy, providing client advocacy, and managing occupational therapy services. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding of the various contexts, such as professional, social, cultural, political and ecological in which occupational therapy services are provided. Management of occupational therapy services will include the application of principles of the management and systems in the provision of OT services to individuals and organizations.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring (Fall 2018 for January 2017 entering class)
Spring - Instructor of Record: Courtney Sasse
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OT 649 - Evidence-Based Practice III
Cr Hrs: 4
This course includes further exploration of the research process, including basic qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation, in order to enhance the understanding of research literature and the ability to be critical consumers of research literature. Students will implement an evidence-based practice project in collaboration with a practitioner-mentor and develop a professional presentation in poster format. Emphasis is placed on clinical and ethical reasoning, critical analysis, information reduction, and communication of significance of the project for practice.
Term offered: Fall 2018
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OT 731 - Level II Fieldwork A
Cr Hrs: 5
The first Level II Fieldwork experience is designed to facilitate students’ personal and professional development. The integration and application of clinical reasoning and practical skills will be required in each of three placements. Students will experience a range of client populations and settings to include psychosocial, physical disabilities, and an area of special interest to the student. The fieldwork experience is provided at approved facilities with supervision that meets ACOTE accreditations standards. Students are responsible for all costs related to fieldwork experiences; placements may be required out-of-state.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 731 - Level II Fieldwork A (as of Fall 2018)
Cr Hrs: 12
Level II Fieldwork is designed to facilitate the student’s personal and professional development. The integration and application of clinical reasoning and practical skills will be required in each fieldwork rotation. Students will experience a range of client populations and settings to include psychosocial, physical dysfunction, and an area of special interest to the student. Thefieldwork experience is provided at approved facilities with supervision from a registered occupational therapist, which meets ACOTE accreditation standards.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Fall 2018
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 732 - Level II Fieldwork B
Cr Hrs: 5
The second Level II Fieldwork experience is designed to facilitate the student’s personal and professional development. The integration and application of clinical reasoning and practical skills will be required in three placements. Students will experience a range of client populations and settings to include psychosocial, physical disabilities, and an area of special interest to the student. The fieldwork experience is provided at approved facilities with supervision that meets ACOTE accreditations standards. Students are responsible for all costs related to fieldwork experiences; placements may be required out-of-state.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 732 - Level II Fieldwork B (as of Spring 2019)
Cr Hrs: 12
Level II Fieldwork is designed to facilitate the student’s personal and professional development. The integration and application of clinical reasoning and practical skills will be required in each fieldwork rotation. Students will experience a range of client populations and settings to include psychosocial, physical dysfunction, and an area of special interest to the student. Thefieldwork experience is provided at approved facilities with supervision from a registered occupational therapist, which meets ACOTE accreditation standards.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Spring 2019
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OT 733 - Level II Fieldwork C
Cr Hrs: 5
The third Level II Fieldwork is designed to facilitate the student’s personal and professional development. The integration and application of clinical reasoning and practical skills will be required in each of three placements. Students will experience a range of client populations and settings to include psychosocial, physical disabilities, and an area of special interest to the student. The fieldwork experience is provided at approved facilities with supervision, which meets ACOTE accreditations standards. Permission from the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is required. Students are responsible for all costs related to fieldwork experiences; placements may be required out-of-state.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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OT 734 - Advanced Level II Fieldwork
Cr Hrs: 1-12
Elective clinical experience. The advanced fieldwork is open to a limited number of students. Permission from the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is required. Students are responsible for all costs related to fieldwork experiences; placements may be required out-of-state.
Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Offered as needed
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jami E Flick
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PHAR 111 - Pharmacology I
Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
This required course is designed to give students a fundamental knowledge of the interactions between drugs and living systems. Drug mechanisms of action and drug interactions are emphasized. Principles of drug metabolism, synergism, antagonism, accumulation and toxicity are also discussed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Suleiman W Bahouth
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: George A Cook
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Alejandro M Dopico
Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Rennolds S Ostrom
Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Jeffery D Steketee
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PHAR 121 - Pharmacology ll
Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
This required course is a continuation of PHAR 111, Pharmacology I.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Dale Parker Suttle Jr
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PAS 500 - Pediatrics
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of pediatric disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Students will become familiar with normal child development and nutrition.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Stephanie Storgion
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PAS 501 - Emergency Medicine
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of emergent processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Willmitch
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PAS 504 - Systems Physiology I
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-6-0)
Course provides a foundation in the normal physiology and pathophysiology associated with the medical conditions being concurrently taught in the medicine courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: David F Nutting
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PAS 505 - Systems Physiology II
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-4-0)
Course provides a foundation in the normal physiology and pathophysiology associated with the medical conditions being concurrently taught in the medicine courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: David F Nutting
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PAS 506 - Systems Physiology III
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-6-0)
Course provides a foundation in the normal physiology and pathophysiology associated with the medical conditions being concurrently taught in the medicine courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: David F Nutting
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PAS 507 - Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of ophthalmologic and otolaryngologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Maurice Skillern
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PAS 508 - Hematology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of hematologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Demetria Davis
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PAS 509 - Nephrology
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of nephrologic disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Lekha K. George
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PAS 516 - Cardiology/ECG
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
This course offers a systematic study of the epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management of cardiac disease processes essential to primary care practice based on the most current test blueprint and disease list published by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Students will learn electrocardiogram interpretation and management of abnormal cardiac rhythms.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special Permission Required (must be enrolled in PA Program)
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian Lam
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Paul Koltnow
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