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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) 
    
2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Pharmaceutical Sciences

  
  • PHCY 5029 - Pharmacy Compounding Special Project Elective


    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)
    The elective course allows the individual student pharmacist to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area of pharmacy compounding by serving as a teaching assistant in the PHCY 1110  course.

    May be repeated up to 4 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
    Instructional Method: Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  
  • PHCY 5030 - Compounding Pharmacy Elective


    Cr Hrs: 2 (1-2-0)
    The elective course prepares student pharmacists to compound additional dosage forms such as lollipops, medicated animal treats, transdermal gels, sticks, sterile ophthalmics and injections, etc. Emphasis is placed on creating unique formulations that satisfy patient needs. Equipment used by compounding pharmacists to formulate preparations, quality assurance and regulatory requirements are discussed.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: PHCY 1103 - Pharmacy Compounding  

    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Christopher Gilbert
  
  • PHCY 5031 - Nuclear Pharmacy III Elective


    Cr Hrs: 2 (1-3-0)
    The third course in a three-course sequence (PHCY 5026, PHCY 5027) satisfying the didactic requirements for a student to become an authorized nuclear pharmacist. This course includes both radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic studies, including blood cell radiolabeling, and radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic indications. Successful completion of the three-course series fulfills the requirements of the Nuclear Pharmacist Certificate Program.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Must score no less than a B- in PHCY 5027 - Nuclear Pharmacy II Elective  

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: TBD
  
  • PHSC 209 - Pharmacy Compounding: Teaching Assistant


    Cr Hrs: 1-2 (0-4-0)
    This elective course allows a P3 student pharmacist to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area of pharmacy compounding by serving as a teaching assistant in PHCY 1110 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I 

    Maybe repeated up to 2 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
    Instructional Method: Lab
    Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
    Prerequisites: PHCY 1110 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I  

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  
  • PHSC 240 - Introductory Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences


    Cr Hrs: 2-3 (Varies)
    An elective course designed to introduce the student to research techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences.

    This course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  
  • PHSC 258 - Basic Nuclear Pharmacy


    Cr Hrs: 3 (2-3-0)
    The second course in a three-course sequence (PHSC 257 and PHSC 313). This course involves radiation safety, instrumentation, and radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Must score no less than a B- in PHSC 257 Introduction to Nuclear Pharmacy.

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
  
  • PHSC 260 - Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences


    Cr Hrs: 2-3 (Varies)
    The purpose of this elective course is to allow the individual student to design and implement a specific project in pharmaceutical sciences. After completion of the project, a written report is required. The maximum credit is 3 hours; however, a student interested on continuing work on a specific project may repeat the course.

    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Independent Study
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  
  • PHSC 313 - Advanced Nuclear Pharmacy


    Cr Hrs: 2 (1-3-0)
    The third course in a three-course sequence (PHSC 257, PHSC 258) satisfying the didactic requirements for a student to become an authorized nuclear pharmacist. This course includes both radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic studies, including blood cell radiolabeling, and radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic indications. Successful completion of the three-course series fulfills the requirements of the Nuclear Pharmacist Certificate Program.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Must score no less than a B- in PHSC 258 Basic Nuclear Pharmacy

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
  
  • PHSC 421 - Pharmaceutical Sciences Research


    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective.

    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: Hassan Almoazen
  
  • PHSC 440 - 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.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
  
  • PHSC 443 - 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.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Prerequisites: Nuclear Pharmacy l (PHSC 440)

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
  
  • PHSC 444 - Nuclear Pharmacy III


    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    An advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation designed to introduce the student to clinical application concepts associated with the field of radiomedications.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Prerequisites: Nuclear Pharmacy l (PHSC 440) and Nuclear Pharmacy ll (PHSC 443)

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Vivian S Loveless

Pharmaceutical Sciences - APPE: Other Professional Experience

  
  • 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.

    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: TBD
    Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD
  
  • 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.

    This course may not be repeated.

    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: TBD
    Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD
  
  • PHCY 4536 - Sciences Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences


    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
  
  • PHSC 441 - Pharmacokinetics


    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation providing supervised professional experience in research applications of pharmacokinetic principles.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lab, research
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
  
  • PHSC 442 - Industrial Pharmaceutics


    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
    A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) elective rotation designed to give the student experience in the operation of a pilot plant scale production facility for nonsterile dosage forms of drugs.

    This course may not be repeated.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

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

Pharmacology for Nursing

  
  • PHAN 460 - Pharmacology Across the Lifespan - RN


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This course builds a foundation for the provision of safe and effective pharmacotherapy for patients and families across the lifespan.

     

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jackie Burchum

  
  • PHAN 499 - Pharmacology - Accelerated BSN


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This course builds a foundation of pharmacology, focusing on major drug classifications, their actions and side effects. Emphasis is on basic pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
  
  • PHAN 499 - Pharmacology - RN-to-BSN option


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This course builds a foundation of pharmacology, focusing on major drug classifications, their actions and side effects. Emphasis is on basic pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
  
  • PHAN 825 - Pharmacology II: Neonatal


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This course builds on concepts introduced in Advanced Pharmacology and provides additional knowledge specific to the advanced practice of neonatal nursing. Content specific to advanced pharmacology within specialty areas will be presented in modular format.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Summer

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Amy Koehn
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Amy Koehn
  
  • PHAN 830 - Advanced Pharmacology


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This course provides an overview of the major drug classifications used by advanced practice nurses. Core content focuses on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics, adverse effects, drug and food interactions, safety concerns, and special considerations across the lifespan.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 50
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
  
  • PHAN 831 - DNP Pharmacology I: Anesthesia


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
    This course provides an in-depth study of general pharmacology for drugs currently used in human medicine. This course focuses on the impact of drugs on anesthesia practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Dwayne Lance Accardo
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lanny Leon Coker
  
  • PHAN 832 - DNP Pharmacology II: Anesthesia


    Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
    This course provides an in-depth study of the pharmacology of anesthetic agents and drugs currently used in human medicine. This course focuses on the impact of drugs on anesthesia practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: PHAN 831 DNP Pharmacology I: Anesthesia  

    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Dwayne Lance Accardo
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Lanny Leon Coker

Physical Therapy - Anatomy

  
  • PTAN 511 - Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapists


    Cr Hrs: 6 (60-60-0)
    Study of the gross structure of the human body focusing on the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems Limited to 60 students. Dissection of cadaver supplemented by Lecture.

    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph C Callaway
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Richard John Kasser

Physical Therapy

  
  • PT 500 - Basic Pathology for Physical Therapists


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Study of inflammation and repair, infectious and neoplastic disease, and immunologic responses. Students learn pathology incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and medical management. Emphasis on cardiovascular, integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous system disorders encountered in physical therapy.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hughes
  
  • PT 501 - Principles of Research


    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Introduction to basic research concepts and statistical analyses. Students learn to design and implement a research project and analyze data for hypothesis testing. Clinical, educational, and administrative topics are explored. Emphasis on creating critical consumers of professional literature.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
  
  • PT 502 - Neurobiology for Physical Therapists


    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Basic structure and function of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. Includes clinical applications.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard John Kasser
  
  • PT 505 - Fundamentals of Physical Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 2 (20-26-0)
    Introduction to basic care skills including the use of medical terminology, patient positioning, management of basic medical equipment, wheelchair management, aseptic technique, assessment of vital signs, passive range of motion, transfer training, gait training, and documentation. Information on ADA and architectural barriers is presented.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacque L Bradford
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Frances Ann Coleman
  
  • PT 506 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 3 (46-0-0)
    Effective communication, principles of education, conflict management, stress management, assertiveness, the patient and family in the health care system, including sexuality, impact of disability, addictive behaviors, grief processes, death and dying, children’s reactions to illness, HIV/AIDS, and selected counseling techniques.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Myra M Meekins
  
  • PT 510 - Applied Exercise Physiology for Physical Therapists


    Cr Hrs: 3 (40-10-0)
    Basic concepts of exercise physiology including response of pulmonary, cardiovascular, neuromuscular and endocrine systems to exercise.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard John Kasser
  
  • PT 514 - Clinical Procedures I


    Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0)
    Theoretical basis and application of physical agents including cryotherapy, thermotherapy, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, electromagnetic radiation, and intermittent pneumatic compression. Includes introduction to massage.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Judy Clifft
  
  • PT 520 - Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise


    Cr Hrs: 3 (20-22-0)
    Principles of therapeutic exercise to promote strength, flexibility and function. Concepts applied to rehabilitation for impairments, pain, and movement disorders as well as for health and wellness.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Marie W Hatten
  
  • PT 522 - Physical Therapy in Neurological Disorders I


    Cr Hrs: 4 (45-52-0)
    Physical therapy examination and assessment of a neuromotor disorders. Concepts and theories of motor development, motor control, and motor learning are introduced.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Kimberly Carter
  
  • PT 523 - Physical Evaluation Procedures


    Cr Hrs: 5 (45-60-0)
    Basic skills utilized to evaluate the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. Development of palpation skills, active and passive range of motion assessment, goniometry, posture evaluation, gait evaluation, girth measurements, manual muscle testing, and neurological screening.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hughes
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Judy Clifft
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Carol Likens
  
  • PT 525 - Applied Pathology


    Cr Hrs: 2 (34-0-0)
    Physicians and clinical specialists cover general medical and orthopedic concepts including: oncology, infectious disease, laboratory values, trauma, inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint and connective tissue conditions, and pediatric and congenital disorders. Emphasis on medical and surgical management.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Penny L Head
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kimberly Carter
  
  • PT 526 - Kinesiology/Pathokinesiology


    Cr Hrs: 4 (65-0-0)
    Fundamental biomechanical and kinesiological principles, including kinematics and kinetics, of human movement related to anatomical and neuroanatomical structures under normal and pathological conditions. Includes structure and function of human musculoskeletal system, biomechanics, and movement analysis of human motion.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Marie W Hatten
  
  • PT 528 - Physical Therapy in Orthopedics I


    Cr Hrs: 4 (42-22-0)
    Orthopedic management principles for chronic, rheumatologic, post-operative, and skeletal impairments. Application of therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, thermal and acoustic modalities, and soft tissue mobilization techniques. Emphasis on clinical impairment identification and prioritization, plan of care development, and treatment delivery.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Penny L Head
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Carol Likens
  
  • PT 529 - Fundamentals of Imaging for Physical Therapists


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Overview of the fundamentals of diagnostic imaging and the role of imaging in physical therapy.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Penny L Head
  
  • PT 530 - Evidence-Based Practice I


    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-15)
    Introduction to evidence-based practice (EBP). Includes formulating clinical questions, searching evidence-based resources, appraising evidence, and applying evidence to practice.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Judy Clifft
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Myra Meekins
  
  • PT 600 - Physical Therapy in Neurological Disorders II


    Cr Hrs: 4 (66-26-0)
    Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, examination and management of selected adult upper motor neuron disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, disorders of the basal ganglia and cerebellum, and central nervous system infections and tumors.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Frances Ann Coleman
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kimberly Carter
  
  • PT 601 - Evidence-Based Practice II


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
    Faculty-mentored group activities to develop evidence-based plan of care for patients/clients seen during Clinical Internship I.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Judy Clifft
  
  • PT 602 - Service Learning in Physical Therapy I


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
    Writing proposal for active participation in a service project organized with community partners.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 603 - Clinical Experience I


    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-200)
    Five weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing professional behaviors in the clinical environment. Observation in all areas of patient care and participation in developing physical therapy skills in areas in which the student has completed the required coursework.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacque Bradford
  
  • PT 604 - Pharmacology in Physical Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Overview of drug administration, absorption, distribution, and elimination. Includes introduction to pharmacology of the CNS, ANS, cardiovascular system, and endocrine system; drugs affecting skeletal muscle; drugs used to treat pain and inflammation; and chemotherapy.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Likens
  
  • PT 605 - Physical Therapy in Orthopedics II


    Cr Hrs: 4 (42-32-0)
    Physical therapy evaluation of and intervention for non-surgical musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the extremities. Emphasis on manual therapy skill development in lab. Introduction to adult and child sports physical therapy.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Penny L Head
  
  • PT 607 - Physical Therapy in Cardiopulmonary Disorders


    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-8-0)
    Management of individuals with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction. Includes medical/surgical management and emphasizes physical therapy management.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Ethel M Frese
  
  • PT 609 - Professional, Ethical, and Supervisory Issues


    Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
    Discussions of current issues that affect the practice of physical therapy. Concepts of professionalization with emphasis on history and development of physical therapy. Learning experiences include delegation and supervision of patient care activities; legal and regulatory parameters of physical therapy practice; safe, ethical, and legal practice.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hughes
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Jacque L Bradford
  
  • PT 622 - Prosthetics and Orthotics


    Cr Hrs: 3 (35-26-0)
    Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics, spinal orthotics, assistive technology, wheelchair design and adaptive seating. Options, components, assessment, measurement, prescription, management and patient instruction.

     

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal

  
  • PT 622 - Prosthetics and Orthotics (Effective Fall 2020)


    Cr Hrs: 2 (24-10-0)
    Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics, spinal orthotics, assistive technology, wheelchair design and adaptive seating. Options, components, assessment, measurement, prescription, management and patient instruction.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall 2020

  
  • PT 623 - Clinical Experience II


    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-200)
    Five weeks of supervised full time clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings. Observation in all areas of patient care and participation in developing physical therapy skills in areas in which the student has completed the required coursework.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacque Bradford
  
  • PT 624 - Physical Therapy in Neurological Disorders III


    Cr Hrs: 4 (46-16-0)
    Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, examination and management of pediatric and adult neuromuscular disorders including congenital and traumatic spinal cord injuries, motor neuron diseases, myopathies and selected neuropathies using a multidisciplinary approach.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Frances Ann Coleman
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kimberly Carter
  
  • PT 625 - Evidence-Based Practice III


    Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
    Faculty-mentored group activities to develop evidence-based plan of care for patients/clients seen during Clinical Internship II.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Judy Clifft
  
  • PT 626 - Service Learning in Physical Therapy II


    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-15)
    Active participation in a service project organized with community partners.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 627 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 2 (15-15-0)
    Physical therapy management of selected populations and introduction to special procedures.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacque Bradford
  
  • PT 629 - Physical Therapy in Orthopedics III


    Cr Hrs: 4 (45-35-0)
    Physical therapy evaluation and intervention for musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine and trunk. Emphasis on manual therapy skills development. Topics also include TMJ dysfunction, industrial physical therapy, and sacroiliac dysfunction.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Myra M Meekins
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Emliy Shannon Hughes
  
  • PT 633 - Clinical Procedures II


    Cr Hrs: 2 (20-30-0)
    Theoretical basis and application of electrotherapy for motor response, pain control, and tissue repair. Includes use of NMES, FES, TENS, IFC, RC, HVPC and iontophoresis.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Judy Clifft
  
  • PT 638 - Administration in Physical Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 4 (60-0-0)
    Topics include organizational theory and structure, personnel recruitment and retention, planning, policies and procedures, quality assurance, risk management, cost analyses, budgeting, marketing, regulation and public health policy.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 60
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 642 - Anatomy Special Topics


    Cr Hrs: 3 (10-60-0)
    Offered as an elective to second year students enrolled in the DPT program.  Students serve as lab assistants and tutors in PTAN 511 Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapists.  Preparing for and attending class and dissection lab sessions, as well as setting up lab for practical exams, requires a time commitment of 12-14 hours per week for 5 weeks.  

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 4
    Instructional Method: Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard John Kasser
  
  • PT 701 - Clinical Procedures III


    Cr Hrs: 1 (12-10-0)
    Electrical testing procedures used in physical therapy including nerve conduction testing and electromyography. Introduction to biofeedback included.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Judy Clifft
  
  • PT 702 - Clinical Experience III


    Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-320)
    Eight weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing increased independence and clinical reasoning skills.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacque L Bradford
  
  • PT 703 - Physical Therapy in Integumentary Disorders


    Cr Hrs: 2 (20-12-0)
    Emphasis on physical therapy management of patients with open wounds, burns, and dermatologic disorders.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Judy Clifft
  
  • PT 704 - Physical Therapy in Pediatrics


    Cr Hrs: 4 (52-44-0)
    Includes normal child development and childhood conditions, including inborn or acquired, genetic, neurological and orthopedic disorders, followed by physical therapy assessment and interventions. Family, caregiver, social and environmental issues will be discussed.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Cristy Phillips
  
  • PT 706 - Clinical Experience IV


    Cr Hrs: 8 (0-0-320)
    Eight weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing increased independence and clinical reasoning skills.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacque Bradford
  
  • PT 707 - Clinical Experience V


    Cr Hrs: 8 (0-0-320)
    Eight weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing increased independence and clinical reasoning skills.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacque Bradford
  
  • PT 708 - Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 3 (40-10-0)
    Role of the physical therapist as an autonomous practitioner with emphasis on medical screening and referral.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: William G Boissonnault
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Penny L Head
  
  • PT 709 - Evidence-Based Practice IV


    Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-15)
    Evidence-based plan of care developed for a patient/client seen during Clinical Internship III; EBP in- service presented to facility clinicians.

    Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
    Instructional Method: Independent Study
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Judy Clifft
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Myra Meekins
  
  • PT 710 - PT Research Experience


    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)
    Participation in a Faculty-directed research project. Activities may include literature searches, data collection and/or data analysis. Credit hours vary depending on work assignment.

    May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 5
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
  
  • PT 832 - Physical Therapy Mobilization following the Mulligan Philosophy


    Cr Hrs: 3 (30-20-0)
    The course presents essential principles, strategies and techniques of the Mulligan Concept of manual therapy, including Mulligan manual therapy techniques, home exercise and taping techniques.

    Grade Mode: standard
    Max per section: 12
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hughes
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: L Michael Williams Jr
  
  • PT 834 - PT Assessment and Management of Runners


    Cr Hrs: 3 42-6-0
    Designed to prepare the physical therapist student with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage runners and running injuries including the following topics:  runner-specific subjective and objective examination, running biomechanics, video analyses, training concepts and retraining, strengthening programs and running footwear.  Evidence-based management of the most common running injuries and lower extremity tendinopathies will be presented in both lecture and laboratory instruction.

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    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 10
    Mode of Delivery: Face to face
    Instructional Method: Lecture and laboratory
    Location offered: Memphis
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Penny Head
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Carol Likens
  
  • PT 836 - An Evidence-Based Approach to Injury Prevention for Older Adults


    Cr Hrs: 3 35-0-10
    Nearly 40% of the reported injuries in the U.S. involve individuals aged 65 and older.  This course investigates the leading causes of accidental injury and death among older Americans and explores a variety of evidence-based interventions that physical therapists can implement to help reduce injury and death rates among this segment of the population.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 15
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, independent study, research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Marty Hinman
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Marty Hinman
  
  • PT 837 - Clinical Decision Making for the Manual Physical Therapist


    Cr Hrs: 3 42-6-0
    This lecture and lab course covers the application and reasoning processes behind manual physical therapy interventions and builds a framework for therapists to make clinical decisions based on sound reasoning and thorough examination.  The course covers arthokinematic, histologic, and neurophysiologic mechanisms and the principles behind manual therapy, clinical reasoning skills, clinical examination skills, including the usefulness/reliability of special tests, differential diagnosis of both the musculoskeletal system and visceral disease, chronic pain mechanisms and the appropriateness of diagnostic testing.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 20
    Instructional Method: lecture-lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Penny Head
  
  • PT 851 - Spanish for Physical Therapists


    Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
    Elective course. This course is designed to promote communication with clients whose primary language is Spanish with limited English proficiency. The participant will complete the APTA Spanish for Physical Therapists home study program and complete assignments prior to initiating the classroom sessions.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 8
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Luisa E Ramirez de Lynch
  
  • PT 875 - Human Gait and Disorders


    Cr Hrs: 3 (40-15-0)
    Kinematic and kinetic analysis of normal human gait across the lifespan; contrast with typical patterns of patients having neural dysfunction. Includes assessment methods and management considerations.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 10
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
  
  • PT 892 - Advanced Study in Selected Topics


    Cr Hrs: 2-3
    Management of complex patient problems not specifically addressed in other courses. Course content varies, dependent upon current trends and new perspectives in physical therapy practice. Learning experiences appropriate for students in either neurologic or orthopedic concentrations.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 893 - Directed Study


    Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)
    An elective course designed to provide guided independent learning experiences in an area of physical therapy not otherwise available in the curriculum. 

    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 907 - Clinical Residency I


    Cr Hrs: 8 (0-0-320)
    A guided practicum with a practitioner-mentor, in which the student learns by experience, example and interaction concerning advanced practice. Experience is arranged to include: Community interaction, interdisciplinary cooperation; patient advocacy; patient empowerment issues; family education; consideration of socioeconomic, societal and cultural issues.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 909 - Clinical Outcomes Project I


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-45)
    Students use the principles of clinical research to analyze a practice issue in their residency site and plan an intervention and assess outcome. Student required to complete an outcome project and report in the prescribed written format.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 910 - Clinical Residency II


    Cr Hrs: 8 (0-0-480)
    A guided practicum with a practitioner-mentor, in which the student learns by experience, example and interaction concerning advanced practice Experience is arranged to include: Community interaction, interdisciplinary cooperation; patient advocacy; patient empowerment issues; family education; consideration of socioeconomic, societal an cultural issues (480 hours)

    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 911 - Complex Clinical Management II


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-45)
    Students present two complex clinical cases from their practice; all students respond to and interact concerning appropriate physical therapy care related to patient problems. Management must include: current pathophysiological aspects of the disease/disorder; current medical issues related to medical treatment of the disease/disorder; patient/ family education; community intervention; interdisciplinary interaction; consideration of cultural aspects; prevention and health promotion; and outcome.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 912 - Clinical Outcomes Project II


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-45)
    Students use the principles of clinical research to analyze a practice issue in their residency site, conduct an intervention and assess outcome Student required to complete an outcome project and report in the prescribed written format.

    Instructional Method: Research
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
  
  • PT 913 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 1-3
    Selected topics in physical therapy presented. Examples of topics include pediatric oncology, wound care, and women’s health.

    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens

Physiology

  
  • PHYS 612 - Physiology and Biophysics (Medical Physiology)


    Cr Hrs: 5 (80-0-0)
    This course, required of physiology graduate students, consists of closely integrated series of lectures, conferences and laboratory experiences presenting the physical underpinnings and functional properties of living matter and its reactions to internal and external stimuli. The physiology of the body’s various systems is detailed, and their integration into a coordinated functional unit is described.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Zheng Fan
  
  • PHYS 819 - Physiology Seminar


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
    Presentations by visiting scientists, local Faculty, fellows, or graduate students are made weekly. Students are required to attend and participate in all seminars.

    May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: Enrollment is limited to students in the Master’s program.

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Adebowale Adebiyi
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Adebowale Adebiyi
  
  • PHYS 821 - Physiological Research


    Cr Hrs: 2-5
    Properly prepared students may undertake research for which hours and credit will be arranged.

    May be repeated up to 10 credit hours.

    Grade Mode: P/N
    Instructional Method: Lab
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; Enrollment is limited to students in the Master’s program.

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: TBD
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Radhakrishna Rao
  
  • PHYS 912 - Advanced Topics in Physiology


    Cr Hrs: 2 (16-32-0)
    A series of advanced courses (1-2 per term, which may include appropriate laboratory exercises) required of physiology graduate students in endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, neurophysiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, etc.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
    Prerequisites: PHYS 612 Physiology and Biophysics (Medical Physiology)

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Kaushik Parthasarathi
  
  • PHYS 919 - Physiology Seminar


    Cr Hrs: 1 (16-0-0)
    Doctoral program. Presentations by visiting scientists, local Faculty, fellows, or graduate students are made weekly. All students are required to attend and participate in all seminars.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Salvatore Mancarella
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Salvatore Mancarella

Psychiatric Mental Health

  
  • PMH 800 - Individual, Group and Family Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 2-3 ([2-3]-0-0)
    This course addresses advanced practice psychiatric mental health processes and strategies. Foci of the course are the study of human life processes and the varying patterns that develop in the physical, behavioral, mental, emotional, cultural and spiritual aspects of persons, families, groups and communities across the lifespan. Philosophical, historical and theoretical contributions to the understanding of individual growth and development within family and communities are emphasized. Examination of inherited and acquired vulnerability to mental health problems and illnesses is emphasized. There is a delineation of interventions and techniques based on the psychiatric assessment and specific selected theoretical perspectives. Health promotion, disease prevention and expansion of the consultation role in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing is examined. Reflective practice theories are introduced.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Co-requisites: PMH 801  or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
    Prerequisites: NSG 837  NSG 930  or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
  
  • PMH 801 - Clinical Individual, Group and Family Therapy


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-3)
    Therapeutic interventions based on bio- psycho-social assessment and specific selected theoretical perspectives are provided for individuals, families, and groups. Health promotion, disease prevention and expansion of the consultation role in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing are incorporated. Clinical experience includes medication prescribing and monitoring. Reflective practice strategies are introduced.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Max per section: 8
    Mode of Delivery: online
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Co-requisites: PMH 800  or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
    Prerequisites: NSG 837  NSG 930  or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

    Term offered: Spring

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
  
  • PMH 802 - Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    The course focus is theory-based advanced psychiatric nursing practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities with complex psychiatric mental health needs. Theory underlying the practice of consultation as an indirect-care modality of the psychiatric nursing specialty is included. Factors influencing consultation consider primary, secondary and tertiary prevention are examined. Examination of practice, including clinical supervision, is emphasized as a function of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health role.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders  

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Sharp
  
  • PMH 803 - Clinical Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-3)
    This course is the clinical component of theory-based advanced psychiatric nursing practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities with complex mental health needs. Consultation liaison, case-management, and clinical supervision are included. Clinical experiences are in a variety of settings with clients across the lifespan.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Prerequisites:  NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare , NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders  

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Sharp
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson Neal
  
  • PMH 804 - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    The course explores APN knowledge, skills and experience to care for children and their families who present with both common and complex psychiatric -mental health problems. The focus of the course is the theoretical and foundational knowledge for diagnosis and treatment, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, for common and complex child & adolescent psychiatric problems. Mental health promotion and illness prevention is emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Prerequisites: PMH 800  NSG 930  NSG 837  PMH 801   or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kathy Gaffney
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kathy Gaffney
  
  • PMH 805 - Clinical: Child and Adolescent Mental Healthcare APN


    Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-3)
    Therapeutic interventions based on bio-psycho-social assessment and selected theoretical perspectives are provided for children and adolescents within the context of the family/support group. Health promotion, disease prevention and expansion of the consultation role in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing for children and adolescents are incorporated. Clinical experience includes psychotherapy, as well as medication prescribing and monitoring.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Prerequisites: NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders  NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare   or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
  
  • PMH 806 - Advanced Mental Health Specialty


    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-2)
    The focus of this course is advanced psychiatric mental health nursing.  From within this broad framework, clinical opportunities will focus on selected populations across the lifespan. The clinical work will involve the advanced practice nurse role, common clinical issues, and implementation of care standards in the practice of primary care nursing. 

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: online
    Instructional Method: Clinical
    Prerequisites: NSG 837   or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

    Term offered: Fall, Spring

    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson Neal
  
  • PMH 807 - Clinical Health Promotion and Disease Risk Assessment


    Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-2)
    The focus of this course is the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse’s role in recognizing concomitant physical comorbidities and mental illness. From within this broad framework, clinical opportunities will focus on evidence based screening and monitoring for disease and health promotion in selected populations across the lifespan. The clinical work is a foundation for the advanced practice nurse role in independently evaluating and screening for health promotion, disease prevention/management and implementation of care standards in the practice of primary care nursing.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Prerequisites: NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare , NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders  

    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jaqueline Sharp
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Sharpe
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Sharp
    Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Bobby Bellflower
  
  • PMH 809 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Practice I


    Cr Hrs: 2-4 (0-0-[2-4])
    This clinical course establishes a foundation for providing psychiatric mental health promotion and care management for individuals, groups, and families who have, or are at risk for, mental health problems across the lifespan.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson neal
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jacqueline Sharp
    Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Bobby Bellflower
    Spring - Additional Instructor 3: Arabella J M Bruce
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
    Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Jacqueline Sharp
  
  • PMH 811 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Practice II


    Cr Hrs: 2-5 (0-0-[2-5])
    This clinical course advances clinical expertise in the provision of psychiatric mental health care to diverse individuals, groups, and families with complex and co-morbid behavioral and medical conditions occurring across the lifespan.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Sharp
    Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson Neal
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Sharp
    Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson Neal
    Summer - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Sharp
    Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson neal

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

  
  • PANP 800 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Pediatrics


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This course provides the basis for advanced practice pediatric care with an emphasis in acute care settings. The advanced practice nursing student will identify and implement appropriate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for infants, children, and adolescents in the context of the family and society. Emphasis is placed on health promotion/disease prevention with strategic planning at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention. Various issues are explored pertinent to the advanced practice pediatric role.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Online
    Term offered: Spring

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
    Spring - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
  
  • PANP 801 - Acute Diagnostic Reasoning of the Pediatric Patient


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This introductory course focuses on the foundation of the specialization of the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the integration of physiological and technical data to develop diagnostic reasoning, emergency therapeutics, national practice guidelines, standards of care, team principles, and use of information systems in the pediatric acute clinical practice setting.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Online
    Term offered: Fall (Not Currently Offered)

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
  
  • PANP 802 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics I


    Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
    This course focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and ability to integrate physiological and technical data related to assessment and management of common health problems in pediatric acute care. Developing differential diagnoses and clinical decision-making in order to provide quality, family-centered, evidence-based care for pediatric patients and their families is emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Standard
    Mode of Delivery: Online
    Instructional Method: Lecture
    Location offered: Online
    Co-requisites: PANP 803 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum I
    Term offered: Fall

    Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
 

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