HBMS 509
Introduction to Pharmacology
Introduction to Pharmacology is an introductory course designed for students and professionals in health-related fields to explore the science and fundamental principles of pharmacology. Learners will gain an understanding of how drugs act on the human body to prevent or treat a variety of health conditions. Key topics will include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, mechanism of action, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
HHCM 515
Healthcare Law
Reviews the American legal system as context for contemporary medico-legal issues, providing a legal framework for healthcare administration topics including professional liability, corporate risk, and tort reform.
HHPE 510
Learning Theories
Examines domains of learning and adult learning theories as applied to health professions students. Topics include motivation best practices, learning styles, teaching models, and interprofessional learning environments.
HIPS 604
Compassion Science
Explores the distinctions between compassion, empathy, and pity from an evidence-based perspective, including neurological impacts of compassionate care and implications of compassion fatigue for healthcare providers.
HLSM 500
Chronic Preventable Disease and Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
Provides a framework for lifestyle medicine as an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating, and reversing disease. Covers chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, and explores behavioral change strategies.
HNUT 510
Modern Nutrition
In-depth overview of human nutrition covering digestion, absorption, and metabolism of macronutrients and micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, as well as energy metabolism and fluid balance.
HNUT 513
Health and Wellness Coaching
Builds on counseling skills to include health coaching techniques. Students practice motivational interviewing and client-centered approaches to empower individuals in setting and achieving their own wellness goals.
HNUT 542
Complementary Medicine and Dietary Supplements
Overview of complementary and alternative medicine including alternative medical systems, mind-body interventions, and biologically based therapies. Covers regulatory policy and evidence-based analysis of benefits and concerns.
HNUX 685
Integration of Nutrition into Healthcare Practice
Provides an up-to-date overview of evidence-based human nutrition knowledge focusing on benefits and determinants of healthy dietary practices and their individualization to meet specific patient needs. A practical approach for incorporation into a busy medical practice will be explored using communication skills and motivational techniques to guide patients towards healthy practices.
HPOP 530
Research Methodology I
Introduces quantitative and qualitative foundations of research methods. Students apply theoretical principles in applied settings and develop skills to formulate and answer basic research questions.
NNAS 710
Chemistry and Physics in Anesthesia
Students receive foundational requisites in chemistry and physics that enable them to apply concepts, laws, and theory to anesthesia practice. Each topic is brought to life through examples of how it is applied in anesthesia practice. Content includes the physics of radiology and principles of radiation safety.
NDNP 725
Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced physical assessment builds upon the basic assessment techniques learned at the undergraduate level in order to prepare the student to perform a comprehensive history and physical exam. Instruction is also provided in critical thinking and differential diagnosis. This course utilizes weekly classroom instruction, classroom case study application and physicalexam lab practicum. Students are required to satisfactorily demonstrate and document a comprehensive, standardized physical examination and history-taking at the culmination of the course.
NDNP 753
Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing
With content integrated with that of NDNP 752, this course provides a comprehensive review of the pharmacology agents commonly used to treat human disease across the lifespan.
NDNP 757
Differential Diagnosis, Decision-making and Treatment in Acute and Critical Illness
Provides thorough grounding in differential diagnosis across major body systems, integrating medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical assessment to develop comprehensive inpatient care plans.
NAAC 759
Health Promotion for Advanced Practice
Students will examine the concepts of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan and for vulnerable populations, including the determinants of health behavior. An emphasis is placed on the role of the advanced practice nurse in the promotion of health.
NDNP 901
Applied Statistics and Research Methods for EBP
Focuses on the methodological basis for translational research, for the purpose of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of clinicians in diverse practice settings through clinical evaluation, synthesis, transference, and application of appropriate evidence-based findings. Includes an overview of descriptive and inferential biostatistical methods and an introduction to translational research evaluation.