May 17, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2021 Ed) 
    
2020-2021 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2021 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Clinical Pharmacy - APPE: Patient Care

  
  • PHCY 4049 - Medication Therapy Management II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    This one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation offers real practical experience for students providing detailed consultations and therapy management. Students will collaborate with Physicians and other Health Care providers to maximize favorable outcomes for their patients. Students will conduct live Comprehensive Medication reviews with patients as well as Therapeutic interchanges to better manage their therapy. Students will work with pharmacists, and other pharmacy team members to learn the basic MTM billing procedures for Outcomes and Mirixa. MTM is the future of pharmacy and Students play an important role in using their clinical knowledge to better take care of their patients.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4048 Medication Therapy Management I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4050 - Mental Health I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of mental health. 

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4051 - Mental Health II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of mental health.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4050 Mental Health I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4052 - Neonatology




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of neonatology. 

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4053 - Nephrology




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of nephrology. 

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4055 - Nutrition Adult




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of nutritional support.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4057 - Nutrition Pediatric




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pediatric nutritional support.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4058 - Obstetrics Gynecology Neonatology




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of obstetrics-gynecology-neonatology.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4059 - Hematology Oncology




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of Hematology/Oncology.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4060 - Oncology Adult I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of oncology. 

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4061 - Oncology Adult II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of oncology.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4060 Oncology Adult I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4062 - Oncology Pediatric




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pediatric oncology.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4065 - Palliative Care




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of palliative care. 

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4066 - Clinical Pharmacogenomics




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of clinical pharmacogenomics.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4067 - Public Health




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of public health.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4068 - Pulmonary Medicine




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of pulmonology.

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4069 - Transplantation




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of transplantation.

    This course may not be repeated.  

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4070 - Transitional Care




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    This one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) is an elective patient care component of experiential learning. This rotation is an introduction to the growing emphasis on transitions in care that is associated with disease management. This experience is designed to enhance the student pharmacist’s knowledge and ability to individualize didactic course material to a specific patient. The student will be responsible for applying appropriate pharmacologic therapy specific to patient diseases encountered and enhancing communication skills through patient and health care provider education and facilitation of continuity of care.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4071 - Veterinary Pharmacy Practice




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of veterinary pharmacy practice.

    This course may not be repeated. 

     

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4530 - Specialty Pharmacy Practice




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) in a pharmacy practice site which dispenses new and innovative therapies requiring preparation and dispensing from a specialty pharmacy. 

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington


Clinical Pharmacy - APPE: Other Professional Experience

  
  • PHCY 4013 - Regulatory Pharmacy Practice I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    This one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) is a unique professional experience that will allow the pharmacy student to learn about a variety of roles and responsibilities of a pharmacist in regulatory pharmacy practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4014 - Regulatory Pharmacy Practice II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    This one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) is a unique professional experience that will allow the pharmacy student to learn about a variety of roles and responsibilities of a pharmacist in regulatory pharmacy practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4013 Regulatory Pharmacy Practice I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4018 - Clinical Toxicology




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of clinical toxicology. 

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4500 - Advanced Institutional Pharmacy Practice




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) required rotation conducted in an institutional pharmacy, most often a hospital. This rotation will build upon the knowledge and skills previously learned in the IPPE institutional rotation. During this experience, the student pharmacist will develop an understanding of health-systems and the role and function of pharmacy within that system. The student pharmacist will also gain experience with the day-to-day pharmacy operations. Topics will include hospital pharmacy organization, work flow and personnel, preparation of sterile and non-sterile formulations, packaging and labeling operations, inpatient drug distribution systems, quality assurance, drug storage, and inventory control. Issues surrounding medication safety in the environment and the national safety goals will be addressed.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4502 - Academia




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of academia.

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4503 - Compounding Pharmacy I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of compounding pharmacy.

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4505 - Compounding Pharmacy II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation in a community pharmacy setting which emphasizes compounding unique formulations that satisfy patient needs.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4503 Compounding Pharmacy I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4506 - Medical Information




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation providing supervised development of skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of medical information.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4507 - Healthcare Policy I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective based on activities and projects related to health policy in State of Tennessee Government Agencies that interact with the healthcare system (especially Health Related Boards, TennCare, Departments of Health and Mental Health and Tennessee Bureau of Investigations).

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4508 - Healthcare Policy II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation based at the University of Tennessee Clinical Education Center in Nashville. Student will participate in activities and projects related to health policy in State of Tennessee Government Agencies that interact with the healthcare system (especially Health Related Boards, TennCare, Departments of Health and Mental Health and Tennessee Bureau of Investigations).

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4507 Healthcare Policy I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4509 - Informatics I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of informatics.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4510 - Informatics II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation that addresses the issues of pharmacy computer systems for both inpatients and outpatients, automated dispensing devices, computerized prescriber order entry, and bedside barcode systems.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4509 Informatics I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4511 - Management Community Pharmacy




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation with a pharmacy corporation engaged in the provision of community pharmacy care. Students will gain an understanding of the skills required to manage a community pharmacy.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4512 - Management Community Pharmacy II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation with a pharmacy corporation engaged in the provision of community pharmacy care. Students will gain an understanding of the skills required to manage a community pharmacy.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4513 - Management Institutional Pharmacy




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation conducted in institutional pharmacies, most often hospitals, and which focuses upon the development of management skills appropriate for institutional pharmacy practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4514 - Management, Institutional Pharmacy II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation conducted in institutional pharmacies, most often hospitals, and which focuses upon the development of management skills appropriate for institutional pharmacy practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Rex O Brown
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4515 - Management Institutional Clinical Pharmacy




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of institutional clinical management.

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4516 - Management Pharmacy Association I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation based at the headquarters of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) in Nashville. Student will participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of TPA staff and officers, including meeting planning, monthly journal publication, interfacing with Tennessee State Legislature and Tennessee Medicaid Office. Some interaction with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is also possible.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4517 - Management Pharmacy Association II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation based at the headquarters of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) in Nashville. Student will participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of TPA staff and officers, including meeting planning, monthly journal publication, interfacing with Tennessee State Legislature and Tennessee Medicaid Office. Some interaction with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy is also possible.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4516 Management Pharmacy Association I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4518 - Managed Care I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) in the area of managed care. This experience is completed at a managed care organization.

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4519 - Managed Care II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation in the area of managed care. This experience is completed at a managed care organization.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4518 Managed Care I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4522 - Medication Safety




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of medication safety.

    This course may not be repeated. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4525 - Pharmacoeconomics




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    The Pharmacoeconomics advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation will provide the student pharmacist with a basic understanding of the clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes of healthcare interventions, focusing on pharmacoeconomics and healthcare quality assessments. The student will also be exposed to a variety of competencies used in health outcomes research and will be directly involved with conducting quality-focused, outcomes-based research-from proposal development to analysis to manuscript preparation.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4526 - Research Clinical Pharmacy I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of clinical pharmacy research.

    This course may not be repeated. 

     

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

  
  • PHCY 4527 - Research Clinical II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    This one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) will involve the PharmD student in the procedures and techniques used in the laboratory analysis of patient samples from a variety of clinical studies. This APPE can also include extensive data collection to help answer a clinical problem. The student will learn proper procedures for sample preparation and analysis. Additionally, the student will learn several approaches to proper data handling, manipulation and preliminary statistical analysis.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4531 - Pharmaceutical Industry I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    This one-month elective rotation is designed to expose a student pharmacist to a career in the pharmaceutical industry. 

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4532 - Pharmaceutical Industry II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    This elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) serves to further expose student pharmacists to activities that occur in the pharmaceutical industry.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4531 Pharmaceutical Industry I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4533 - Nuclear Pharmacy I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    An advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective to introduce the student to the operation of a nuclear pharmacy including radiation safety practices associated with the preparation and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4534 - Nuclear Pharmacy II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    An advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective to provide the student experience in the preparation and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals as well as the regulations governing their use.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 4533 - Nuclear Pharmacy I  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHCY 4536 - Research Pharmaceutical Sciences




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) focused on the development of knowledge and skills in the area of pharmaceutical science research.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill


Comparative Medicine

  
  • CMED 711 - Essentials of Animal Experimentation




    Cr Hrs: 2 (16-32-0)
    This course is designed to provide an overview of appropriate and effective use of animals in biomedical research. Topics to be covered include regulatory requirements, biomethodology, principles of experimental animal surgery, postoperative veterinary care, and animal care and use procedures. Emphasis is placed on practical experience with living animals and practice of techniques under anesthesia. No text is required.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Coleman Building. Lecture: Room B138/140. Lab: Room B103
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: David J Hamilton
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Elizabeth A Tolley
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Amy J Funk
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Jerold E Rehg
    Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Jeffery D Steketee

  
  • CMED 712 - Biology and Pathophysiology of Laboratory Animals I




    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    This course expands on much of the material covered in CMED 711 Emphasis will be placed on the following species: mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and other rodents. Subjects to be covered include the taxonomy, applied anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, genetics, immunology, nutrition, behavior, husbandry, use as an animal model, and in-depth pathophysiology of significant diseases of each species Emphasis will be placed on features that make a particular species uniquely suitable for certain types of research.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: CMED 711 Essentials of Animal Experimentation  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: David J Hamilton
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Amy J Funk
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Brianne M Hibl
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Jerold E Rehg
    Spring - Additional Instructor 4: S. Tyler Aycock

  
  • CMED 713 - Biology and Pathophysiology of Laboratory Animals II




    Cr Hrs: 2 (32-0-0)
    Continuation of CMED 712. Emphasis will be placed on the following species: dogs, cats, sheep, goats, pigs and a variety of nonhuman primates. Rarely used research species, such as amphibians, reptiles, fish, avian species, and certain invertebrates will be covered to a lesser degree. Subjects to be covered include the taxonomy, applied anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, genetics, immunology, nutrition, behavior, husbandry, use as an animal model, and in-depth pathophysiology of significant diseases of each species. Emphasis will be placed on features that make a particular species uniquely suitable for certain types of research.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: David J Hamilton
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Tyler Aycock
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Amy J Funk
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Tiffani S Rogers
    Spring - Additional Instructor 4: Jerold E Rehg


Cytopathology Practice

  
  • MCP 401 - Histology




    Cr Hrs: 2
    Designed to orient the student in tissue structure and function. The characteristics and properties of primary normal human tissues are studied in relation to organ systems.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall, Spring



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Criswell
  
  • MCP 413 - Introduction to Pathology




    Cr Hrs: 1
    Designed to orient the student to basic concepts of pathology with emphasis on the relationship of histological, physical and laboratory findings to the pathophysiology of disease. Emphasis is on vocabulary of disease and disease mechanisms.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Kenwright
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 418 - Introduction to Laboratory Sciences




    Cr Hrs: 2 (20-20-0)
    Designed to introduce new laboratory science students to the principles of Standard Precautions and safety in the laboratory, the use of the microscope and identification of basic human cells. Principles of specimen collection, dilution calculations and cell suspensions will also be covered. An introduction to medical terminology, healthcare professions, professional attributes and strategies for student success in the professional programs are discussed.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
  
  • MCP 420 - Histotechnology Theory I




    Cr Hrs: 3
    Basic principles of tissue grossing, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and routine and histochemical staining are discussed. Areas covered will include demonstration of carbohydrates, connective tissue, amyloid, microorganisms, pigments and minerals, and non-enzyme muscle stains. Course objectives require discussion of quality control, quality assurance and procedure writing.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Louise Criswell
  
  • MCP 430 - Molecular Diagnostics




    Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0)
    Fundamental concepts of human genetics will be explored. Particular emphasis is placed on the molecular and genetic mechanisms of disease development. Hands on training in molecular diagnostic laboratory procedures will provide an opportunity for students to perform and explore a variety of techniques. Students will learn how to interpret basic molecular diagnostic laboratory results used to diagnose and manage human disease.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacen Moore
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 435 - Histotechnology Practice I




    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-135-0)
    Course in the practice of tissue and body fluid preparation, fixation of specimens, grossing of specimens, processing and embedding of representative samples, microtomy and routine staining of slides. Also covered are histochemical staining and interpretation of tissue for carbohydrates, connective tissue, amyloid, microorganisms, pigments and minerals, and non-enzyme muscle stains. Didactic material from Lecture in Histotechnology Theory I is reinforced.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Sheila Louise Criswell
  
  • MCP 440 - Microscopic Evaluation I




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-180-0)
    Course in the study, interpretation and diagnosis of gynecologic cytology specimens. Didactic material introduced in 451 MCP, Gynecologic Cytopathology, is reinforced.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Peeler
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 451 - Gynecologic Cytopathology




    Cr Hrs: 4 (60-0-0)
    The cellular morphology of female genital tract material is specifically studied. Normal biologic variations, atypical changes, premalignancy, and types of malignancy are considered in detail. Patient management and follow-up based on cytologic findings is also presented.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 461 - Diagnostic Cytopathology




    Cr Hrs: 5 (75-0-0)
    Gross and microscopic anatomy of the major organ systems is presented including the respiratory tract, urinary tract, gastrointestinal system, body cavities and central nervous system. Cytologic material, including fine needle aspirates, from these areas is presented in detail. Emphasis is placed on differential diagnosis of the various non-neoplastic and neoplastic disease processes.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: MCP 451 Gynecologic Cytopathology  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 470 - Laboratory Techniques I




    Cr Hrs: 2 (15-45-0)
    Introduces collection, preparation and staining of cytologic specimens from the female genital tract and other body sites. Principles of laboratory safety are emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Peeler
  
  • MCP 471 - Laboratory Techniques II




    Cr Hrs: 2 (15-45-0)
    A continuation of MCP 470 Laboratory Techniques I, this course is a Lecture and Lab experience in cytopreparation of all types of cytologic specimens. Special emphasis is given to fine needle aspiration material, special stains, techniques of fixation, and cell block preparation. Adjunctive techniques applicable to cytopathology such as immunocytochemistry, FISH, ISH, and HPV DNA testing methods will also be presented.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Prerequisites: MCP 470 Laboratory Techniques I  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Chelsea Peeler
  
  • MCP 481 - Microscopic Evaluation II




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-180-0)
    Course in the study, interpretation and diagnosis of cytologic specimens from the respiratory tract, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system and body cavity fluids. Didactic material introduced in MCP 461 Diagnostic Cytopathology, is reinforced.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Prerequisites: MCP 440 Microscopic Evaluation I  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Peeler
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 494 - Principles of Research




    Cr Hrs: 2 (15-45-0)
    A lecture and Independent study course in which the basic elements of research are presented including literature searches, statistical analysis of data, and scientific writing. Students identify a particular research problem for study, review pertinent literature, prepare a bibliography, and develop a plan to collect and analyze data. Students are required to prepare a request for approval by the IRB. Students will also review and interpret selected current literature articles and give verbal presentations for discussion.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 515 - Basic Education and Management Principles




    Cr Hrs: 2 (25-0-0)
    Principles of learning with specific application to the development of instructional objectives, strategies and evaluation for specific teaching-learning situations. Also basic principles of management with particular emphasis on the clinical laboratory. Includes the basic management process, personnel supervision, identification and allocation of resources and simulated problem solving. Provides practical application of management principles under the supervision of local laboratory managers. As a graduate course, students will be expected to analyze management case studies involving human resources and fiscal dilemmas as well as aply decision making processes in simulated laboratory problems as assigned.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Linda Ross
  
  • MCP 520 - Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology




    Cr Hrs: 2 (20-40-0)
    Basic concepts, principles, and applications of technological advancements in laboratory science including genetic technologies, flow cytometry, HLA tissue typing, nucleic acid hybridization and amplification techniques and biosensors. Provides opportunity for students to understand how basic scientific discoveries impact patient diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. As a graduate course, students will be expected to analyze and interpret data collected from laboratory exercises, evaluate the benefits and cost effectiveness of new molecular tests and interpret current relevant research.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacen Moore
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 552 - Histotechnology Theory II




    Cr Hrs: 3
    The theory of enzyme histochemistry will be discussed as it relates to muscle disease and the identification of leukemic cells. Immunoenzyme-histochemistry, immunofluorescence, the selection of antibodies, preparation of controls and evaluation of the final results are included. The theory and practice of preparation of samples for examination by electron microscopy will be discussed. Course objectives require discussion of quality control, quality assurance and procedure writing.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: MCP 420 Histotechnology Theory I  and MCP 435 Histotechnology Practice I  

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Sheila Louise Criswell
  
  • MCP 560 - Microscopic Evaluation III




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-180-0)
    Study, interpretation and diagnosis of fine needle aspiration specimens. Didactic material introduced in MCP 575 Advanced Diagnostic Cytopathology, is reinforced.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Prerequisites: MCP 440 Microscopic Evaluation I , MCP 481 Microscopic Evaluation II  

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Chelsea Peeler
  
  • MCP 565 - Histotechnology Practice II




    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-135-0)
    Students perform and evaluate enzyme histochemical stains and immunohistochemical procedures. Preparation of samples for electron microscopy evaluation including sample processing and staining, use of the Ultra Microtome and the use of both Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopes is included. Didactic material from Histotechnology Theory II is reinforced.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Prerequisites: MCP 420 Histotechnology Theory I  and MCP 435 Histotechnology Practice I  

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Sheila Louise Criswell
  
  • MCP 575 - Advanced Diagnostic Cytopathology




    Cr Hrs: 4 (60-0-0)
    Gross and microscopic anatomy of organ sites accessible by fine needle aspiration is presented. Emphasis is placed on the differential diagnostic criteria used to make accurate interpretations in all types of cytologic material. Special stains and other ancillary techniques such as flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry and molecular diagnostics are presented in terms of their efficacy and significance for diagnosis and prognosis.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: MCP 451 Gynecologic Cytopathology  and MCP 461 Diagnostic Cytopathology  

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 581 - Microscopic Evaluation IV




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-180-0)
    Study, interpretation and diagnosis of all types of cytologic specimens. Students synthesize and apply the concepts of diagnostic cytopathology to microscopic evaluation. Emphasis is placed on sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis while developing proficiency in microscopic analysis of routine cytologic case material in preparation for off-site clinical rotations.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Prerequisites: MCP 440 Microscopic Evaluation I , MCP 481 Microscopic Evaluation II , and MCP 560 Microscopic Evaluation III

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 583 - Ethics and Professional Issues




    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
    A course in professional and ethical issues as they relate to the practice of cytopathology and histotechnology. Current laboratory regulations, professional roles and responsibilities, ethical approaches to problem-solving, medical-legal issues and other special topics are discussed.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 592 - Research Seminar I




    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-45)
    An independent research project course. Practicum course in which the student designs, conducts and report on a research project in the field of cytopathology or histopathology. Students also participate in discussions of current journal articles and present a known diagnostic case in a continuing education forum.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Research
    Prerequisites: MCP 494 Principles of Research  

    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  • MCP 593 - Research Seminar II




    Cr Hrs: 1
    An independent research project course. Presentation of a research project and submission of a written scientific paper. Students are expected to present their research data in the form of an abstract or poster at a state/regional or national meeting and/or submit their paper for publication in an appropriate scientific journal. Students also participate in discussions of current journal articles and present an unknown diagnostic case in a continuing education forum.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Research
    Prerequisites: MCP 494 Principles of Research  and MCP 592 Research Seminar I  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Keisha Burnett
  
  

Dental Anatomy

  
  • DANA 101 - Histology for Dental Students




    Cr Hrs: 4 (48-61-0)
    Students will learn basic cytology, special organ histology and selected topics of embryology relevant to dentistry. In addition to lectures, the laboratories allow direct observation of prepared microscope slides.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert S Waters
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kristin Marie Hamre
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Marcia G Honig
  
  • DANA 103 - Neuroanatomy




    Cr Hrs: 2 (22-9-0)
    Students will learn the major structures and relationships of the brain (including cranial nerves) and the spinal cord are presented. Lectures are supplemented with projected slides.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Reese Schiller Scroggs
  
  • DANA 105 - Gross Anatomy




    Cr Hrs: 7 (60-55-0)
    This course is an introduction to human gross anatomy by means of dissection supplemented with lectures. Slightly more than one half the course is devoted to detailed study of the head and neck.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: DANA 101 Histology for Dental Students  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Randall J Nelson
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Reese Scroggs
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Michael Herr II
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Melissa Taylor

Dental Hygiene

  
  • DH 410 - Clinic Theory 1




    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Introduction to dental hygiene including the history and growth of the profession and current roles of dental hygienists in various practice settings. Introduction to patient care including current practices for infection control; recording of medical and dental histories; techniques for recording and monitoring vital signs; guidelines for inspecting oral tissues and charting observations; and basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Also includes introduction to dental/dental hygiene policies and procedures, and professional conduct.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kiesha Werlitz
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn Russell
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Michelle Miles
  
  • DH 411 - Head and Neck Anatomy




    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Morphology of the head and neck with emphasis on structures pertinent to dentistry. Includes cranium and soft tissue relations; origin, insertion, action, and innervation of muscles of mastication and facial expression; brain and cranial nerves; and vascular supply to the head and neck. Anatomical basis for routes of spread of dental infection and anatomical basis for dental anesthesia also discussed. Lectures and demonstrations.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lynn Russell
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Beth Mobilian
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Simran Flagg
  
  • DH 413 - Dental Embryology, Histology & Anatomy




    Cr Hrs: 4 (60-0-0)
    Overview of prenatal development, development of the face and neck, orofacial structures, tooth development and eruption. Histological and microscopic anatomy of tissues and organ systems with emphasis on oral soft tissues, enamel, dentin, pulp, tissues of periodontium. Study of the anatomy of the human dentition and supporting structures including anatomical terminology. Emphasis on anatomic form of teeth in gingival tissue, basic occlusion, morphological anomalies, and relationship of teeth and gingiva.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Lynn Russell
  
  • DH 418 - Clinic Theory 1 Lab




    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-90-0)
    Laboratory and clinical exercises in the techniques of detection and removal of hard and soft deposits from tooth surfaces. Also includes introduction to dental/dental hygiene clinic policies and procedures, and professional conduct.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kiesha Werlitz
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Beth A Mobilian
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Michelle Miles
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Simran Flagg
  
  • DH 421 - Clinic Practice 2




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-240)
    Continuation of DH 418 Clinic Theory 1 Lab. This course is the first clinical course in a series of courses in which students gain clinical proficiency by providing dental hygiene services to patients. Experiences include rotations for clinical experiences in specialty clinics within the College of Dentistry, community and government dental clinics, and school-based programs for at-risk populations.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: DH 418 Clinic Theory 1 Lab  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth A Mobilian
  
  • DH 423 - Transitional Clinic Practice




    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-120)
    Second clinical course in a series of courses in which students gain clinical proficiency by providing dental hygiene services to patients. Experiences include rotations for clinical experiences in specialty clinics within the College of Dentistry, community and government dental clinics, and school-based programs for at-risk populations.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth Mobilian
  
  • DH 424 - Oral Radiology




    Cr Hrs: 3 (30-45-0)
    Basic instruction is given in contemporary dental radiology techniques, emphasizing an introduction to intraoral and extraoral techniques; radiation physics, principles of and generation of photons (x-rays); components of x-ray producing equipment; radiation hygiene and safety; introduction to radiation deleterious effects on cell biology; composition, processing and chemistry of x-ray film; intraoral and extraoral anatomical bony landmarks; recognition of operator error/ processing artifacts; and introduction to differential diagnosis in oral radiology. Special emphasis is placed on determining radiographic signs of caries, bone loss associated with periodontal and systemic diseases, periapical pathology and radiographically notable dental materials for clinical interpretation.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Cassandra Christiansen
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Colette Stewart
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Pam Albin
    Fall - Additional Instructor 3: Keisha Werlitz
    Fall - Additional Instructor 4: Simran Flagg

  
  • DH 425 - Oral Disease Prevention & Patient Education




    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Study of oral hygiene, preventive products, and dental health teaching methods. Emphasis on cultural implications for individualized patient instruction in prevention of dental disease using behavior modification.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Cassandra Christiansen
  
  • DH 426 - Clinical Theory 2




    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Continuation of DH 410, Clinical Theory 1, expanding on basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Lectures to supplement clinical learning experiences through integration and application of basic, dental, and dental hygiene science to problems encountered while providing dental hygiene services. (Satisfactory completion of each course is required for progression to the next in the series.)

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: DH 410 Clinic Theory 1  

    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Beth Mobilian
  
  • DH 427 - General and Oral Pathology




    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    This course deals with the study of human diseases. The first part of the course addresses the basic mechanisms that cause disease (general pathology). The second part of the course reviews the effects of those basic disease mechanisms on various organ systems (systemic pathology). The third part of the course presents, in detail, the diseases that affect the oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures (oral pathology). Special emphasis will be given to those pathologic mechanisms, systemic conditions, and oral diseases that are common in the population or of particular significance to oral health care providers and patients.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Shokoufeh Shahrabi-Farahani
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: K. Mark Anderson
  
  • DH 430 - Clinic Practice 3




    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-240)
    Third clinical course in a series of courses in which students gain clinical proficiency by providing dental hygiene services to patients. Experiences include rotations for clinical experiences in specialty clinics within the College of Dentistry, community, government dental clinics, and school-based programs for at-risk populations.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth Mobilian
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Keisha Werlitz
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Lynn Russell
  
  • DH 431 - Clinical Theory 3




    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Continuation of DH 426, Clinical Theory 2, expanding on basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Lectures to supplement clinical learning experiences through integration and application of basic, dental, and dental hygiene science to problems encountered while providing dental hygiene services. (Satisfactory completion of each course is required for progression to the next in the series.)

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Schaal
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn Russell
    Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Kiesha Werlitz
  
  • DH 434 - Dental Pharmacology




    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Study of basic pharmacologic principles, drugs used in dentistry, and misuse of therapeutic agents. Includes discussion of commonly prescribed drugs, their uses, side effects, and dental treatment implications of such drugs.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Marilyn D Lee
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lynn Russell
  
  • DH 437 - Periodontology




    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Study of the historical and scientific background of dental hygiene periodontal practice, pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, rationale for therapy, critical analysis of patient assessments, current theories of treatment, and specific rationales for techniques. (Satisfactory completion of this course is required for progression in clinical courses.)

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Simran Flagg
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Michelle Miles
  
  • DH 438 - Community Dental Health Theory




    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    This course provides a study of the principles and methods used in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community dental health programs. Topics include, epidemiology, research methodology, biostatistics, community based prevention programs for prevention of caries, oral disease indexes, dental health education, and program planning. Students critically evaluate scientific literature, dental care delivery and mechanisms for financing dental care.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Colette Stewart
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Michelle Miles
  
  • DH 448 - Dental Materials




    Cr Hrs: 3 (15-45-0)
    This course addresses the chemistry and physical properties of various materials used in dental practice. Includes Lecture and Lab exercises involving the application and manipulation of the more commonly used dental materials.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Michelle Miles
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jerry McKinney
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Simran Flagg
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: kiesha werlitz
  
  • DH 525 - Clinic Theory 4




    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Continuation of basic theory, principles and procedures of oral prophylaxis. Lectures to supplement clinical learning experiences through integration and application of basic, dental, and dental hygiene science to problems encountered while providing dental hygiene services. (Satisfactory completion of each course is required for progression to the next in the series.)

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Schaal
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kiesha Werlitz
  
  • DH 532 - Special Patient Care




    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    The goal of this course is to lead the student to discover information concerning effects of systemic diseases, conditions, and aging and how these situations will require special treatment modifications for dental care. This course should also provide the student with the knowledge and skills to meet the oral health needs of special patients listed in the course outline. Prevention and management of medical emergencies that may arise in the dental environment is also included in this course.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall



    Fall - Instructor of Record: Beth A Mobilian
  
  • DH 536 - Anxiety and Pain Control




    Cr Hrs: 4 (30-90-0)
    This is a Didactic reviewing the procedures available for the management of pain and anxiety. Principles of local anesthesia will include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, armamentarium, technique and complications. Principles of nitrous oxide and oxygen conscious sedation will be covered. A laboratory component will be included to prepare the students for certification in the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide. Local anesthesia is taught to laboratory and clinical competence. Nitrous oxide analgesia is taught to laboratory competence but not clinical competence.

    Grade Mode: Standard

    Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring



    Spring - Instructor of Record: Bobby Collins
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Pam Albin
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Cassandra B Christiansen
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Keisha Werlitz
 

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