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2016-2017 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Nursing
  

  • NURS 8341 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Individuals Across the Lifespan


    This course presents theoretical concepts and empirical evidence related to psychotherapeutic interventions with selected patient populations across the lifespan. Focus is on evidence-based individual interventions for selected developmental, mental, and substance use conditions across the lifespan.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS7425 >= B and NURS7470 >= B and NURS7430 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8342 - PMHNP Practice I: for the DNP Program


    This course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7348 in clinical practice. Students assess individuals and diagnose mental and substance use disorders across the lifespan. Students select, implement and evaluate evidence-based educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with selected disorders. Students participate in individual and peer supervision sessions.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Co-Requisites: NURS8341

    Major Restrictions: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8343 - PMHNP Practice I: for Post Graduate Certificate


    This course provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7348 in clinical practice. Students assess individuals and diagnose mental and substance use disorders acorss the lifespan. Students select, implement and evaluate evidence-based educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and olders adults with selected disorders. Students participatein individual and peer supervision sessions.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Co-Requisites: NURS8341

    Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP


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  • NURS 8344 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Families and Groups Across the Lifespan


    This course presents theoretical concepts and empirical evidence related to family and group interventions with selected patient populations across the lifespan. Focus will be on evidence based practices for family and group interventions. Major theoretical models of family therapy are analyzed with emphasis on systems theory and contextual issues. Models of group therapy are examined, with emphasis on group leadership styles, group roles, and therapeutic techniques appropriate to the purpose and composition of therapeutic groups. Influence of individual client factors and group characteristics on group process and function are examined throughout the course. Community aspects, including the client’s sociocultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds are integrated throughout the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8345 - PMHNP Practice II: for the DNP Program


    This course provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained in NURS 8342 to clinical practice. The focus is on evidence based practices for family and group therapy interventions for clients with selected mental and substance use disorders. Students assess individuals and families, and select appropriate educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for couples and/or families with mental health or substance use conditions. Students implement and evaluate evidence-based treatments for families across the lifespan. Students participate in group therapy as leader or co-leader of educational, skill building, support, or therapy groups. Students participate in at least one group for children or adolescents, and at least one psychotherapy therapy group for adults. Students participate in individual and peer group supervision sessions facilitated by faculty and/or preceptors.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Prerequisites: NURS8341 >= B and NURS8342 >= B

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Co-Requisites: NURS8344

    Major Restrictions: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8346 - PMHNP Practice II: for Post Graduate Certificate


    This course provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7352 to clinical practice. The focus is on evidence based practices for family and group therapy interventions for clients with selected mental and substance use disorders. Students assess individuals and families, and select appropriate educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for couples and/or families with mental health or substance use conditions. Students implement and evaluate evidence-based treatments for families across the lifespan. Students participate in group therapy as leader or co-leader of educational, skill building, support, or therapy groups. Students participate in at least one group for children or adolescents, and at least one psychotherapy therapy group for adults. Students participate in individual and peer group supervision sessions facilitated by faculty and/or preceptors.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Prerequisites: NURS8341 >= B and NURS8343 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Co-Requisites: NURS8344

    Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP


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  • NURS 8348 - PMHNP Practice III: for the DNP Program


    This course provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7352 to clinical practice. The focus is on evidence based practices for family and group therapy interventions for clients with selected mental and substance use disorders. Students assess individuals and families, and select appropriate educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for couples and/or families with mental health or substance use conditions. Students implement and evaluate evidence-based treatments for families across the lifespan. Students participate in group therapy as leader or co-leader of educational, skill building, support, or therapy groups. Students participate in at least one group for children or adolescents, and at least one psychotherapy therapy group for adults. Students participate in individual and peer group supervision sessions facilitated by faculty and/or preceptors.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Prerequisites: NURS8345 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Major Restrictions: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8349 - PMHNP Practice III: for Post Graduate Certificate


    Course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preceding courses to clinical practice. Focus in on designing, implementing, and evaluating the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role with individuals across the lifespan in selected settings. The role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in psychiatric emergencies and in integrated care settings is included.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Prerequisites: NURS8346 >= B

    Credit Hours: 2
    Other Contact Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP


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  • NURS 8350 - PMHNP Practice I: for Accelerated Post Graduate Certificate


    This course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in NURS 8341 in clinical practice. Students assess individuals and diagnose mental and substance use disorders across the lifespan. Students select, implement and evaluate evidence based educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with selected disorders. Students participate in individual and peer supervision sessions.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Co-Requisites: NURS8341

    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus, Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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  • NURS 8351 - PMHNP Practice II: for Accelerated Post Graduate Certificate


    This course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in NURS 8341 in clinical practice. Students assess individuals and diagnose mental and substance use disorders across the lifespan. Students select, implement and evaluate evidence-based educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with selected disorders. Students participate in individual and peer supervision sessions.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8341 >= B and NURS8350 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Co-Requisites: NURS8344

    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus, Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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  • NURS 8352 - PMHNP Practice III: for Accelerated Post Graduate Certificate


    Course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preceding courses to clinical practice. Focus is on designing, implementing, and evaluating the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role with individuals across the lifespan in selected settings. The role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in psychiatric emergencies and in integrated care settings is included.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8351 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Psych/Mental Health Nursing Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus, Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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  • NURS 8360 - Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing Anesthesia II


    This advanced course provides the graduate nurse anesthesia student with an in-depth knowledge and comprehensive of pharmacology and its application in the advanced practice role of nurse anesthesia. A comprehensive exploration of advanced pharmacological principles including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of inhaled and injected drugs used in advanced nurse anesthesia practice are emphasized throughout the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS7831 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8361 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia II


    This course offers a continuation of advanced principles of nurse anesthesia care. Building upon previous knowledge physiologic, pharmacologic, and advanced anesthetic principles, this course will provide the student a structured and systematic approach to the planning, preparation, and provision of anesthesia care for patients with increasing complex pathology and/or increasingly complex surgical procedures that is individualized for the obstetric and pediatric patient. Emphasis will be on providing the student a comprehensive and integrated overview of unique physiologic and pathologic states of primary body systems through the lifespan related to the provision of anesthesia care to the patients undergoing complex cardiovascular, thoracic, intracranial, extracranial, and transplant procedures. Anesthetic considerations and management of the obstetric and pediatric patient, as well as the special needs of the trauma and burn patient will also be examined in great detail. Simulation-based methodologies are heavily integrated into the course, providing that the student a simulated anesthetizing environment for application and synthesis of advanced anesthesia principles to operationalize theoretical and critical thinking concepts. Lecture topics will be assimilated into high fidelity simulation scenarios to prepare the student for clinical residency courses. Students will develop problem solving and decision-making skills during all phases of anesthetic management by participating in case preparation and discussions, actual management of selected case scenarios, and review and discussion of their performance. Acute crisis management education is explored.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS7835 >= B

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 1

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8362 - Techniques and Technologies in Nursing Anesthesia II


    This course provides the student with a comprehensive overview of the design and utilization of advanced biomedical instrumentation, and monitoring modalities commonly used in nurse anesthesia practice. Monitors and equipment utilized are studied with respect to principles of operation, calibration, and interpretation of data. Emphasis will be placed on application of the scientific principles and clinical interpretation of advanced hemodynamic monitoring and the provision of safe anesthesia care. This course also presents a comprehensive overview of concepts and techniques essential to clinical curse anesthesia practice focusing on the theoretical and practical considerations involved in the administration and management regional anesthesia and pain management as it relates to the field of anesthesia. Advantages and disadvantages of various pain management approaches, as well as general physiologic and anatomic concepts as they relate to pain, will be covered. The fundamentals of radiologic and ultrasound principles and carious techniques are also discussed. This course also includes practice in and evaluation of task specific skills utilizing skill trainers and simulation to maximize students’ direct contact to the instrumentation of the profession.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS7836 >= B

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8363 - Nursing Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II


    This second clinical course is designed to allow the student to utilize the didactic and simulation concepts received during the first four didactic semesters and the first clinical course of nursing anesthesia program to develop and manage a comprehensive anesthetic plan that encompasses the patient’s social, physical, and mental health at a higher level of understanding and experience. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia techniques specific to cardiovascular, thoracic, neuroanesthesia, obstetric, pediatric and critically ill populations. These clinical experiences will occur in collaboration with a certified registered nurse anesthetist and/or anesthesiologist.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS7837 >= B

    Credit Hours: 8
    Other Contact Hours: 8

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8364 - Nursing Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III


    This third clinical course is designed to allow the student to utilize the didactic and simulation concepts received during the first four didactic semesters and the two clinical courses of the nursing anesthesia program to continue to develop and manage a comprehensive anesthetic plan that encompasses the patient’s social, physical, and mental health at a higher level of understanding and experience. Emphasis is placed on honing the anesthesia skills necessary for entry-level practice. These clinical experiences will occur in collaboration with a certified registered nurse anesthetist and/or anesthesiologist.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8363 >= B

    Credit Hours: 8
    Other Contact Hours: 8

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8370 - Adult Gerontology Acute Care ACNP Practice II: for Post Graduate Certificate


    This course provides the student with clinical experiences to apply and synthesize advanced practice nursing knowledge and skills with adults and older adults with complex urgent and emergent health care needs.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8331 >= B and NURS8333 >= B

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Co-Requisites: NURS8334

    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Adult Geront Acute Care NP Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus, Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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  • NURS 8371 - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Practice III: for Post Graduate Certificate


    This course provides the student with clinical experiences to apply and synthesize evidence based advanced practice nursing knowledge and skills with adults with complex and rapidly changing health care needs.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8334 >= B and NURS8370 >= B

    Credit Hours: 4
    Other Contact Hours: 4

    Co-Requisites: NURS8337

    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Adult Geront Acute Care NP Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus, Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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  • NURS 8500 - Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science


    This doctoral course is designed to assist the student in analyzing major philosophies of science as foundations for nursing knowledge. The general course focus will be on the influence and applicability to nursing of a variety of positivist, post-positivist, and post-modern views on the nature of scientific progress. Students will critically examine the claims of various conceptualizations of the natural and social sciences with a focus on distinctions in epistemology and ontology. Implications for nursing science will be emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 8510 - Theory Development for Health Inquiry


    In this course, students advance their knowledge of theory development relative to statements and questions about health topics. The student explores in-depth analysis and definition of concepts and examines approaches to theory. Emphasis is placed on the development of a conceptual design demonstrating links between theoretical concepts and research processes.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 8550 - Evidence Based Practice: Translation and Application


    Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been defined as the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients, groups, and communities. The practice of evidence based medicine means integrating individual clinic expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research (Sackett, 1996). The course utilizes the scientific methods used in EBP and the application of these methods to healthcare delivery and clinical issues.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8551 - Complex Issues in Health Care Delivery


    Health and health care are complex, multilayered concepts. Understanding and effectiviely managing ethical and social implications are essential for improving health outcomes. Bioethical issues and their implications in current and future health care venues are examined in aresa such as social justice and the distribution of limited resources, health disparities, patient rights, and in health care. Issues such as trust, stigma, and power in relation to the impact on the provider/client relationship and health care outcomes are analyzed. Students will apply theory and reasearch related to health disparity and vulnerable populations. Challenges and strategies for improving health care outcomes for these groups will be explored including cultural and linguistic competency, social and environmental justice, and patient advocacy.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8610 - Quantitative Research Designs and Methods


    This course provides students with an overview of explanatory and predictive quantitative research designs. The major research designs used in laboratory, clinical and field settings will provide the foundation for this course. Advantages and disadvantages and sources of error for each research design will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to apply design principles through the development of a proposal.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 8620 - Measurement in Health Research


    This course will provide students with a detailed analysis of measurement used in nursing science and other health related research. An introduction to psychometric theory will be provided. The impact of population characteristics, environmental restraints and ethical principles on measurement and operationalization of nursing concepts used in the study of clinical problems and populations will be included.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8610

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 8650 - Qualitative Design and Analysis


    This course will focus on a critical analysis of the epistemological basis of the qualitative paradigms. Emphasis includes research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and evaluation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 8660 - Introduction to Research and Nurse Research Residency


    This course offers an introduction to the research topics currently being investigated by nursing and interdisciplinary sciences graduate faculty (e.g. biomedical, clinical, translational faculty). In addition, students receive individualized instruction from an independent investigator in a research program or laboratory. Students are expected to master at least one research-related technique and become familiar with the various activities expected of an independently-funded investigator. Prerequisite(s): Admission to research focused doctoral program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2


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  • NURS 8661 - Health Care Finance and Economics for the Nurse Executive


    This course focuses on the analysis of health care operations and planning decisions derived from the theoretical concepts of demand, cost production, profit and competition. External and internal forces challenging health care services are analyzed. Organizational effectiveness and efficiency within the complex health care environment are emphasized, in addition, to providing the foundation for integrating health care finance and managerial accounting. Opportunities for analyzing current and emerging health care financing trends are provided. Practical cost-benefit strategies used in planning, controlling and preparing internal and external reports are emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8662 - Quality Improvement and Risk Management: Initiatives and Strategies for the Nurse Executive


    This course examines an interdisciplinary, systematic approach to healthcare outcomes and risk management practices. Assurance of quality health services and organizational risk control is discussed using industry benchmark and accreditation standards and processes.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8663 - Strategic Planning and Marketing in Health Care


    This course provides students with a strong foundation in the concepts of strategic management enabling them to implement the process in a wide variety of leadership positions in health care organizations and systems. This course focuses upon the visioning and modeling of services and programs, both anticipatory and responsive, utilizing market-driven information. Students integrate theories from economics, information management, finance and leadership, culminating in the generation of a comprehensive business plan.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 8850 - Patient Safety and Provider Performance


    This course explores incidence, classification, and causes of iatrogenic disease. Systems-based strategies for the promotion of patient safety and error reduction will be discussed. Students will explore intrapersonal, social, and environmental factors influencing patient safety. Researchable questions and hypotheses pertaining to the promotion of patient safety will be developed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School


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  • NURS 8860 - Critical Analysis of Health Behavior Theories for Research


    This course will focus on critically analyzing behavioral theories for their application in conducting research. The analysis will include examining the historical development, underlying assumptions, concepts, and relational statements as they have been applied in research in a variety of scientific domains. Health behavior theories will be examined to determine their internal consistency and external application to a variety of health and healthcare areas. Specific areas of research that were based on the theoretical perspectives will be examined and critiqued.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 8870 - Theory and Research in Health Disparities


    Disparities in health and quality of life between those who do and those who do not have access to resources have become more pronounced in their effect over time. These long-term effects pose a challenge to health scientists to conduct research on health disparities in their local, national, and global communities. Such community-driven research requires researchers to understand the history, attributions of cause, and theoretical approaches to the study of health disparities. Such research also requires modification of philosophical and methodological approaches used in more traditional research. In this course, the student will learn philosophical, conceptual and methodological approaches to health disparities and will design a research proposal that has the potential for describing and/or intervening in an aspect of a health problem in a selected vulnerable population.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School


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  • NURS 8880 - Clinical Outcomes Research


    This doctoral courses provides an opportunity for concentrated study of clinical outcomes research in nursing and related disciplines with an emphasis on clinical trial design in the testing of theory-driven interventions. The use of conceptual models in models in intervention research to guide the formulation of interventions and selection of appropriate clinical outcomes is addressed. Major topics in the course include the selection and evaluation of various clinical outcome measures, and analysis of outcome data. Feasibility issues related to the conduct of clinical research in formal clinical settings and informal community settings will be analyzed. Alternatives to traditional clinical trial design for clinical research will also be considered.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8650 and NURS8610 and STAT7010

    Credit Hours: 3
    Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 9020 - Seminar in Nursing


    A faculty member offers a seminar on a special topic for two or more students.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 5

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School


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  • NURS 9050 - Strategies for Effective Practice Change


    In this course students will examine the process necessary to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate a practice change project. Students will begin to apply the concepts of scholarly practice to address an indentified practice issue, and undertake in depth exploration and synthesis of the professional literature, professional standards practice and national benchmarks related to a specific area of practice. Students will identify the target population, community resource, and health care systems that will be impacted by their proposed project. Students will also investigate the policy implications and the opportunity for impacting policy change related to practice change project. Methods for implementing and evaluating effective change will be analyzed for validity, reliability, and feasibility in the context of practice change. Ethical research and protection of human subjects will be addressed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 9051 - DNP Project Inquiry and Change


    In this series students will develop, implement, and evaluate a practice change project under the guidance of a project committee. Students will work in partnership with their target population, community, and health care systems throughout the project process. They will also participate in peer review projects. Students will discuss alternative approaches, problems, and resolutions of issues that they have encountered during the development and implementation of their projects. Students will also develop and demonstrate refined assessment skills and apply biophysical, psychosocial, behavioral, sociopolitical, cultural, economic, and nursing science as appropriate to develop expertise and scholarly practice in their area of specialization. These settings provide the environment in which the advanced practice DNP project will be implemented and evaluated.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2 TO 8
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 TO 7

    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 9191 - APRN Practice Synthesis


    This course provides the student with information that will allow them to explore the full scope of responsibility inherent in the APRN role. Curriculum vitae and components of oral and written communication are discussed. Portfolios are compiled and evaluated for integration of advanced practice knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, interventions and evaluation of outcomes in patients, families, and health care systems. In preparation for certified exams, a review of population focus material is provided.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 9192 - Advanced Practice Nursing Program Practicum - for DNP Program


    This course provides the student with terminal clinical practicum experiences in preparation for graduation from an advanced practicum program. Students are expected to embrace the full scope of advanced practice nursing practice in conjunction with a preceptor. Students apply evidence base practice knowledge and skills in collaborative settings that support interdisciplinary learning practice.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 4

    Co-Requisites: NURS9191

    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 9193 - Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum for Post Graduate Certificate


    This course provides the student with terminal clinical practicum experience in preparation for graduation from an advanced practice certificate program. Students are expected to embrace the full scope of advanced practice nursing practice in conjunction with a preceptor. Students apply evidence base practice knowledge and skills in collaborative settings that support interprofessional learning and practice.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS9192 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3

    Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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  • NURS 9194 - Rural Anesthesia Perspectives Practicum


    Clinical experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to rural and medically underserved populations. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s anesthesia skills and ability to function with a greater degree of independence. Requirements for comprehensive anesthesia care services in rural and medically underserved communities are explored. These clinical experiences will occur in collaboration with a certified registered nurse anesthetist and/or anesthesiologist.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8364 >= B

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 9195 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum I


    This fourth clinical course occurs simultaneously with Rural Anesthesia Perspectives Practicum and DNP Residency to make a total of four days clinical per week. It is designed to allow the students to utilize the didactic and simulations concepts of the nursing anesthesia program to prioritize, develop and administer an anesthetic to patients in all ASA classifications and in a variety of anesthesia care model settings. Emphasis is placed on honing the anesthesia skills and developing independence necessary for entry-level practice. These clinical experiences will occur in collaboration with a certified registered nurse anesthetist and/or nurse anesthesiologist.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8364 >= B

    Credit Hours: 4
    Other Contact Hours: 4

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 9196 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum II


    This fourth clinical course occurs simultaneously with Rural Anesthesia Perspectives Practicum and DNP Residency to make a total of four days clinical per week. It is designed to allow the students to utilize the didactic and simulations concepts of the nursing anesthesia program to prioritize, develop and administer an anesthetic to patients in all ASA classifications and in a variety of anesthesia care model settings. Emphasis is placed on honing the anesthesia skills and developing independence necessary for entry-level practice. These clinical experiences will occur in collaboration with a certified registered nurse anesthetist and/or nurse anesthesiologist.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS9195 >= B

    Credit Hours: 8
    Other Contact Hours: 8

    Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 9240 - Independent Study


    This course provides an individual student with the opportunity to study further a topic introduced in earlier coursework, or pursue an area of interest (compatible with the area of concentration) for which course work is not available. Concurrent enrollment in, or completion of, a core course in the Doctoral Program in Nursing is required to enroll in this course.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 12
    Other Contact Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School


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  • NURS 9250 - Investigation of a Problem


    The student works with individual faculty members on a specific investigative research problem. The course provides an introduction to the scientific method in action. 1-12 variable credits.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS8140

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 12
    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 12

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School


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  • NURS 9300 - Research-Thesis


    The entire research process is utilized to investigate a research question including a theoretical or conceptual framework and data collection. A standard written format for reporting of findings followed.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3 TO 9
    Other Contact Hours: 3 TO 9

    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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Obstetrics and Gynecology
  

  • OBGN 5000 - Basic Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II This required basic clerkship of four weeks’ duration combines inpatient and outpatient experience in human reproduction and in disorders of the female reproductive system. About half of all students will be at MCG where they will rotate through the subspecialty services.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 15
    Lecture Hours: 14 Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5001 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Off-Campus Externship


    Prerequisite: Satisfactory Completion of OBG 5000 This elective is offered by arrangement with various hospitals, or affiliated medical schools in the United States and overseas. The course will be designed to fit each student’s particular need and may be either clinically or research oriented. The student must obtain a letter of acceptance with the name of the supervisor and/or evaluator and his or her curriculum vitae showing OB/GYN training. Formal evaluation is required.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5004 - Research/Laboratory Elective at MCG


    Prerequisite: Satisfactory Completion of OBG 5000 The student will have the opportunity to design original studies or pursue ongoing research projects in either the biochemical or biophysical assessment laboratories. This elective is flexible and can be tailored to the specific interests of the student. Current projects include intrauterine fetal breathing observation, analysis of fetal heart rate patterns, evaluation of fetal lung maturation in various maternal/fetal conditions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5005 - Maternal Fetal Medicine Externship


    Prerequisite: OBG 5000 This is a clinically oriented block of time during which The student will participate in the antepartum, delivery, and postpartum care of high risk obstetric patients. Responsibilities are those of a sub-intern working closely with the OB house-staff. The student will also present cases at the clinical conferences dealing with high risk pregnancies, and be responsible for assigned reading material.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 10
    Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5006 - Reproductive Endocrinology Externship


    Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of OBG 5000 The student will participate in the Reproductive Endocrinology and Genetics Clinic at the Medical College of Georgia. One entire day per week will be devoted to the prenatal diagnosis and preconceptional genetic counseling. Two days at the Medical College of Georgia each week will be devoted to infertility surgery. Two days will be devoted to the management of patients, single or couples, with reproductive endocrine problems. The general diagnostic areas which will be covered are as follows: Evaluation, diagnosis and management of couples with infertility. Diagnosis and management of menstrual dysfunction Diagnosis and management of androgen over-production. A knowledge of gross and microscopic pathology relating to Reproductive Endocrinology. Contraception and family planning. Observation of reconstructive and reparative surgery involving congenital and acquired defects of the female genital tract. Gross and microscopic pathology relating to reproductive endocrinology. Basic knowledge of the pharmacology of hormones. Preconceptional and genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis. In Vitro fertilization.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 17 Other Contact Hours: 50

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5007 - Gynecologic Oncology Externship


    Prerequisite: OBG 5000 The student will participate in all aspects of gynecologic oncology during this rotation to include exposure to radical gynecologic surgery, the use of specialized instruments in female genital cancer, such as the LASER, LLETZ and the administration of chemotherapy. Clinic time will consist of examining patients, under supervision, who are pretreatment gynecologic oncology patients. He/she will observe the use of colposcopy, cryotherapy, of outpatient cystocopy and special biopsy procedures involving the female genital tract cancers and their precursors.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 10
    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 68

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5008 - Benign Gynecology Externship


    Prerequisites: OBG 5000 The student will participate in the expanded management of inpatient and outpatient gynecology patients. The student’s outpatient experience will include exposure to patients with common problems, as well as routine preventative care. The outpatient experience will also include exposure to, and possible ultrasound and colposcopy. The inpatient experience 52 will consist of participation in the operating room and following assigned patients. Students will be responsible for their assigned patients and will be expected to function at the level of an intern.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 10
    Lecture Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 50

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5009 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Sub-I


    Prerequisite: OBG 5000 Students on this service will function as sub-interns in the Gynecologic Oncology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine services at MCG or on the Obstetrics and Gynecology service at the Atlanta Medical Center. Each student will work as an integral part of that service. The student will be required to participate in daily rounds and patient care conferences. The student will also be required to perform surgical procedures under supervision and be involved in clinical activities in the outpatient clinic.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 10
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5011 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Research


    Prerequisites: OBG 5000 The emphasis of the laboratory is on the genetic basis of puberty and reproduction using human disease models as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and premature ovarian failure. The student will perform molecular procedures under supervision to identify mutations in human disease. The interested student will have an excellent change to be involved in abstract publication with eventual journal publication. These studies will provide the student with an exposure to molecular analysis and relate it to clinical problems in reproductive medicine.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 500

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5012 - Urogynecology Externship


    Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of OBG 5000 The student will participate in the management of inpatient and outpatient urogynecology patients. The outpatient experience will include extensive exposure to urodynamics, exposure to bladder ultrasound as well as other diagnostic bladder tests. Students will participate in the office management of patients with all forms of incontinence, vaginal and uterine prolapse, as well as other gynecological problems. The patient experience will consist of participation in the operating room for urogynecology, advance laparoscopy, and general gynecology cases. Students will follow assigned patients both preoperatively and postoperatively. Students will be responsible for their assigned patients and will be expected to function at the level of an intern.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 10
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 35

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5013 - Electives in Obstetrics and General Gynecology


    Prerequisite: Satisfactory Completion of OBG 5000 Allow students to gain a more in-depth knowledge of general OB/GYN by exposure to Ambulatory, Surgical and Obstetrical patients. Rotation is split between obstetrics and general gynecology. Students will have more in-depth exposure to surgical techniques and training in gynecological surgery and participation and management of obstetrical and ambulatory patients in L&D and Sheffield clinic. Performance evaluated by faculty to assess the following skills: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills, and system-based learning.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 10
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 16

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5014 - MFM Outpatient Elective


    Students will be exposed to prenatal diagnosis for high risk obstetrical patients, evaluation and management of patients with high risk obstetrical conditions, “hands-on” ultrasound experience with genetic counseling and other prenatal diagnosis. Prerequisites: Satisfactory Completion of OBGN 5000A

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 10
    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 2 Other Contact Hours: 22 TO 32


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  • OBGN 5015 - CerviCusco, Peru International Women’s Healthcare


    This goal of this elective is to provide an international women’s health experience at a clinic that focuses on cervical cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Prerequisites: Phase 3 Core Curriculum

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5016 - Gynecology Boot Camp


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of OBGN 5000 This course will provide the student with exposure to each of the GYN subspecialties (Benign GYN, GYN Oncolog, Urogynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility), along with intensive experience performing many duties expected of OB-GYN interns.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: OBGN5000

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 44

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5085 - Real Life Gynecology I


    The elective will be comprised of clinical encounters under the direction of a GYN faculty member as well as didactic content. Clinical encounters will consist of shadowing the GYN physician and participating as a team member. The didactic components are designed to prepare students to address specific clinical situations which are encountered in Women’s Healthcare.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5086 - Mind-Body Medicine Group Experience


    Meet to provide training in Mind-Body Medicine, stress reduction and relaxation. Using the techniques developed by James Gordon and the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5087 - OBGyn and Women’s Health


    This course will expose students to various areas in the field of Ob/Gyn to enhance interest in the profession and improve knowledge and Skills in Women’s Healthcare.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Major Restrictions: Medicine


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  • OBGN 5088 - Georgia Global Health - Introduction at CerviCusco, Peru


    Students will receive didactic clinical lectures in Augusta, GA, then travel to Cusco, Peru for the remainder. Students will experience diverse healthcare delivery in multiple clinical settings, including hospital-based, ministry of health clinic, private, non-profit, and remote rural clinical locations. This introduction to global health is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable insights into the vast challenges within the global health arena. The vivid contrasts in healthcare delivery will impart important principles of diversity and cultural competency.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 12 Other Contact Hours: 36

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5098 - OB/Gyn Summer Preceptorship


    The student will attend Grand Round, Benign and C-Section conferences when offered. The student will learn to surgically scrub and will follow patients in the clinic. The student will participate on the GYN service and attend deliveries.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5099 - Off-Campus OB/Gyn Summer Preceptorship


    Prerequisite: None This elective is offered to provide the student with experience in Obstetrics-Gynecology in an off-campus setting. The student will make arrangements to accompany a preceptor in his/her office and hospital functions during the period of the elective.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia


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  • OBGN 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Obstetrics/Gynecology


    Remediation of the Basic Core Clerkship in Obstetrics/Gynecology.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Prerequisites: OBGN5000

    Credit Hours: 1


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  • ROBG 5000 - Obstetrics and Gynecology


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

    Credit Hours: 27
    Lecture Hours: 22 Other Contact Hours: 50

    College Restrictions: Residents


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Occlusion
  

  • OCCL 5001 - Dental Anatomy and Occlusion


    Lecture and laboratory course in dental anatomy and occlusion.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 5

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • OCCL 5002 - Occlusal Analysis


    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia


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  • OCCL 5701 - Occlusion Clinic


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Continuing Progress Courses

    Credit Hours: 0 TO 1
    Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 1

    Major Restrictions: Advanced Standing DMD


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Occupational Therapy
  

  • OTHP 6000 - Fieldwork I A


    Application of the knowledge and skills learned in first semester graduate OT coursework. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate MHS program.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6001 - Fieldwork I B


    Application of the knowledge and skills learned in first and second semester graduate occupational therapy coursework. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1st semester MHS courses or permission of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Chair.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6002 - Fieldwork I C


    Application of the knowledge and skills learned through the 3rd semester of graduate OT coursework. Prerequisite: successful completion of the 2nd semester MHS coursework and/or permission of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Chair.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6003 - Fieldwork I D


    Application of the knowledge and skills learned through the 4th semester of graduate occupational therapy coursework. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 3rd semester MHS coursework and/or permission of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Chair.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6103 - Professional Foundations and Therapeutic Occupation


    Foundational knowledge and skills of occupational therapy related to the history of the profession and current global health trends. Includes the delineation of roles, use of theory and evidence, the function of professional organizations, the practice framework, use of health care terminology, application of critical reasoning within varied models of practice and settings. Prerequisite: Admission into the graduate MHS program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6104 - Occupational Therapy Models of Reasoning


    Developing OT critical reasoning including problem screening and identification, referral, assessment, goal setting, intervention planning, reassessment, discontinuation for client and family centered care. Emphasis is placed on planning assessments and providing justification of care within a variety of settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate MHS program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6106 - Development of Lifespan Occupations


    Analysis of developmental theories and occupations across the lifespan. The development of roles, habits, values, and skills are included. The influence of cultural diversity and the environment across the lifespan are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on analysis and synthesis of interrelationships of occupation and development. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate MHS program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6203 - Occupational Adaptations and Assistive Technology


    Analysis of occupation as a therapeutic method including the adaptation of the person, task, environment and/or context to promote optimal health and occupational performance. Includes assessment, design and implementation of assistive technology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1st semester MHS courses or permission from the chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6204 - Movement Analysis


    Integration of motor control and motor learning approaches related to occupational therapy interventions includes the analysis of posture, balance, quality of movement, and the impact on occupational performance. Promotion of client centered health, analysis of impairments, and methods to positively influence movement for occupational performance. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 1st semester MHS courses or permission from the chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6205 - Applied Kinesiology


    Study of movement emphasizing biomechanical analysis of foundational structures and skills that provide the basis for normal movement patterns. Application of the biomechanical frame of reference as utilized by occupational therapists to evaluate range of motion, strength, endurance, sensation, and edema. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1st semester MHS courses and/or permission from the chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6206 - Adult Evaluation and Intervention


    Application of theories, models of practice, and frames of reference to determine and implement interventions to address orthopedic, neurological, and general medical impairments that influence occupational performance outcomes among adults. Emphasizes development of skills reflective of current practice including construction of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, fabrication of orthoses, and the use of adjunctive treatment methods. Various reimbursement systems and environments are examined, including acute, chronic, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Includes Level I fieldwork.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 9

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6304 - Applied Concepts of Wellness and Illness


    A critical analysis of the promotion of health and wellness and the body’s response to stress, illness or injury across the life span. Physiological concepts, systems and processes related to systems, maturation and healing pertaining to rehabilitation models of practice are included. Includes current health care trends, coding, pharmacological practices and evidence for evaluation and intervention. examines the World Health Organization classifications and the implications on occupation. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate MHS program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6313 - Mental Health Programming


    Application of critical reasoning and selected theories and intervention approaches for mental health. Includes principles of health promotion, occupationally based intervention models and the application of selected individual and/or group programming within health and community based settings. Therapeutic use of self, conflict management and an understanding of cultural diversity are emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1st semester MHS courses and/or permission from the chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6343 - Adult Models of Practice


    Promotion of occupational performance using a variety of adult models of practice. Special emphasis is placed on prevention, health promotion and wellness concepts; sports/leisure related services; low vision; vestibular rehabilitation; driver rehabilitation and cognitive care. Special emphasis is placed on older adult health trends. Various reimbursement systems and settings are examined including the community, private contracting, skilled nursing facilities and home health. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2nd semester MHS coursework and/or permission of the Chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6404 - Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention


    Identification and evaluation of the occupational therapy process applied with the 0-21 population with atypical development, acquisition of occupational roles, and the influence of the person, health, task and the environment. Emphasizes treatment using pediatric frames of reference and working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams in a variety of environments with children and their families. Includes Level I fieldwork.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 5

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6604 - Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention


    Selection and application of the appropriate assessments and interventions of the occupational therapy process with the 0-21 client population. Emphasis is placed on analyzing atypical development, acquisition of the occupational therapy roles and pediatric approaches. Use of client and family centered care is implemented in a variety of settings and reimbursement models. Collaboration and advocacy within interdisciplinary teams are included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3rd semester MHS coursework or permission of Chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6606 - Adult Evaluation and Intervention


    Occupationally based theories and evidence based approaches for the selection and application of family and client centered care. Use of appropriate assessments and interventions for impairments, illnesses, or injuries related to adult health conditions. Synthesis and application of outcomes related care for clients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical and health related conditions. Application of adaptive equipment, assistive technology, fabrication of orthoses, and adjunctive intervention methods are included. Various reimbursement systems, settings, and the continuum of care are addressed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2nd semester MHS coursework or permission of Chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6608 - Worker Role and Ergonomics


    Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; completion of 3rd semester coursework; or permission of instructor/Chair. Study of work and ergonomic principles to enhance occupational performance. Emphasis is on program design and implementation of outcome based work related programs. Settings include clinics, private practice, community, and the industrial work place. Regulatory guidelines are included.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6610 - Contemporary Interventions


    Contemporary practice assessment and interventions addressing work and ergonomics, vision and vestibular rehabilitation, driving, sensory integration, and dysphagia care. Cultural importance of occupations and roles will be included. Course Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; completion of 3rd semester coursework; or permission of Instructor/Chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • OTHP 6612 - Community Practice


    In this course, the Occupational Therapy Student will use a collaborative process involving the identification of a problem, creation of possible solutions, and assessment of their effectiveness in a community –based practice setting. Learners will assess client/family or community based health needs and design, develop and implement an evidence based program to address the identified needs. This includes the examination of issues and trends influencing community based practice, proposal creation, contractual agreement as necessary, identification of possible funding sources, outcome benchmarks, and promotional/marketing strategies for a community based setting. The course addresses community based and emerging practice settings across the life span. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the 3rd semester MHS course work or permission of the Instructor/Chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4

    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Occupational Therapy Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • OTHP 6704 - Professional Issues and Service Management


    Application of administrative and supervisory processes including professional standards and competencies, program evaluation, case management, advocacy reimbursement issues, marketing, analysis of outcomes, productivity, current policy issues and trends in the profession. Applies management principles and processes to appropriate methods within a variety of service delivery systems and models.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Occupational Therapy Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy Degree Restrictions: Master of Health Science


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  • OTHP 6708 - Professional Issues and Service Management


    Application of administrative and professional leadership processes including standards of practice and competencies; needs assessments, program development, outcome management, reimbursement, ethics, policy and trends in health care. Includes management process, advocacy and promotion. Personal professional development and competencies are included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 4th semester coursework or permission of the Chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6710 - Professional Development and Competencies


    This courses uses critical analyses of professional entry competencies for the occupational therapists including certification, licensure, and professional development responsibilities. A programmatic review and professional self assessment are conducted. Experiences include critical appraisal of components of a professional evaluation including educational, employment, certification results, fieldwork, research/scholarship success, and service/community outreach outcomes. Evaluation data will be critically examined with developed improvement plans captured in a strategic planning process. Ethics, supervision, liability, and advanced professional development planning are included.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Occupational Therapy Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • OTHP 6854 - School Systems


    Advance studies in school based settings emphasizing regulatory guidelines, roles, IEPs, and delivery of services within an intra and interdisciplinary delineation, equipment and accessibility considerations, documentation, client and family centered care and consulting are included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 4th semester MHS coursework; or permission of the Chair.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6900 - Investigation of a Problem


    Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; permission of Chair or instructor. Student investigation of a topic of interest or need.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 4
    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6901 - Sensory Integration/Advanced Topics in Pediatric Practice


    Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; permission of Chair or instructor. Student investigation of specialty practice(s) in pediatrics and sensory integrative theory and implications for practice. A review of evidence-based literature and the implications for occupational practice are examined.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6903 - Vestibular Rehabilitation


    Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; permission of Chair or instructor. A scientific review of the vestibular system and the implications for clinical intervention. Clinical case studies and a review of current evidence based literature are analyzed with implications identified for practice and research.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6904 - Visual Rehabilitation


    Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; permission of Chair or instructor. In-depth study of the vision system, common diagnostic populations, and related impairments. Case based learning and the implications for clinical practice are included. A review of evidence based practice trends are analyzed with outcome benchmarks identified.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • OTHP 6906 - Cognitive Rehabilitation


    Prerequisites: Graduate admission to the MHS in OT degree program; permission of the instructor or Chair. Advanced investigation of cognition and the implications on occupational performance. Research related to cognitive rehabilitation in occupational therapy is reviewed. Implications for occupational services are analyzed within a reimbursement, effectiveness and cost-effective practice. Models of restoration, compensation, and adaptation are analyzed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSOT_OTHP-Occupational Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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