College of Health Sciences

Laboratory experience in the screening of gynecological smears.

This course is an overview of general disease processes and causes in the human. All body systems will be covered including respiratory, gastrointestinal, circulatory, nervous, reproductive, and urinary. Aging, dietary, and stress factors will be discussed in the disease process. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses will be discussed in general and for each body system. Neoplasms will be covered for each body site. This course will be of benefit to anyone interested in diseases of the human body or entering the medical field. (cross listed with MLS 401)

Introduction to histological and cytological features of the normal female genital tract with emphasis on normal and non-neoplastic abnormalities. Principles of cytological diagnostic techniques will be discussed.

This course consists of the systematic study of cellular components as well as the grouping/organization of tissues into major 'organ' systems. Additionally, the cellular basis of examples of human diseases will be studied. Microscopic and virtual identification and morphology of cells, tissues, and organ substructures will be emphasized. This course will be of benefit to anyone interested in diseases of the human body or entering the medical field.

Introduction to diagnostic cytological techniques and pathology of the female reproductive tract with emphasis on premalignant and malignant changes.

Principles of diagnostic cytology and pathology of the respiratory tract, including benign conditions, inflammatory and infectious diseases, premalignant conditions and primary and metastatic malignancies.

Introduction to collection, processing and preparation of cytologic specimens from all body sites and general laboratory procedures and regulations. A portion of this course consists of practical experience acquired in the laboratory. Practical experience will be perfected during clinical site rotations throughout the Cytotechnology Program. Students will learn how to properly write lab reports and papers related to health science fields. This is a writing intensive course.

The course offers an introduction to cytopreparation and ancillary diagnostic techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of cytology preparatory techniques as well as fixation and staining theory and use. In addition, students will learn the application and interpretation of various special and immunohistochemical stains, and understand the various molecular tests available for use in cytopathology.

Study of the pathology and cytology of the gastro-intestinal tract, including the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, colon, and rectum. Emphasis on normal conditions, benign inflammatory, infections, parasitic conditions, gastric ulcers, premalignant and malignant lesions.

Study of the pathology and cytology of the genitourinary tract, with emphasis in normal conditions, benign inflammatory and infectious conditions, crystals, premalignant and malignant lesions.

Study of pathology and cytology of the breast, with emphasis on benign, inflammatory conditions, premalignant and malignant disease in both breast smears and fine needle aspirations.

Study of the pleural, peritoneal and pericardial cavity fluids, synovial and cerebral spinal fluids, with emphasis on benign, inflammatory conditions, and primary and metastatic malignancies.

Study of the pathology and cytology of non-epithelial lesions with emphasis on benign, inflammatory, and malignant conditions.

Study of specialized collection techniques, processing and diagnosis of fine needle aspirations from various body sites, including thyroid, liver, lymph nodes, pancreas, lung, mediastinum, salivary gland, and ovary. Clinical practical application of these principles will be continued at the clinical sites.

Study of specialized collection techniques, processing and diagnosis of fine needle aspirations from various body sites, including kidney, retroperitoneum, breast, soft tissue, bone, eye, central nervous system, and skin. Clinical practical application of these principles will be continued at the clinical sites.

Directly supervised experience in a clinical setting: includes evaluation of gynecologic smears and study set assignments. Students will be exposed to cytopreparatory techniques.

Directly supervised experience in a clinical setting. Includes evaluation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimen slides and study set assignments. Students will pre-screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic smears and study set assignments. Students will be exposed to cytopreparatory techniques.

Directly supervised experience in a clinical setting. Includes evaluation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic smears and study set assignments. Students will be exposed to cytopreparatory techniques.

Independent study of selected topics in clinical cytology. Review of cytologic specimens from various body sites

Supervised experience consists of clinical cases and seminar presentations into current advances within the specialty of clinical cytology. A student research project and oral presentation of current journal articles and the research paper are required.

The course is a comprehensive review course that includes the review and study of the exfoliative and non-exfoliative (including fine needle aspirations) cytomorphologic features of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of the female genital tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, body fluids, lymph nodes, thyroid, salivary glands, pancreas and biliary tract, the diagnostic pitfalls associated with the various body sites, the appropriate use of ancillary techniques in diagnostic cytology, the principles of quality assurance, and the new developments in the field of cytopathology.

This course is designed especially for those entering the health education or health care field, covering the physiology of each of the major body systems as a basis for understanding those aspects of its function that reflect the importance of various nutrients.

This course will explore the history of health equity and disability and how prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities impact health. Students will learn how to apply health equity frameworks, theories, and research to address disability-specific models of health disparities and to achieve health equity in populations with disabilities.

This course provides a population-based approach to professional work in disease management, chronic care management and politics, in addition to students studying public health, health policy, quality and patient safety, health care administration, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work and other related clinical professions.

The uniqueness of the U.S. healthcare delivery system will be explored in terms of a systems framework and its complexity. The basic characteristics that differentiate the U.S. healthcare delivery system from that of other countries will be presented. An understanding of the U.S. health care system has specific implications for health services managers.

Study of selected topics.

This study abroad service learning course will introduce the student to the political, social, cultural, and ethical issues involved in prevention and health promotion globally. Students will travel to another country and learn the incidence/prevalence, morbidity/mortality, and identified public health problems in specific regions and countries.

Identifies major issues and problems in meeting health care needs of the aged. Emphasis on role of social assets and supports in determining effects of life changes on the aging process.

Designed to provide information about community health resources and health promotion theory. This is a writing intensive course.

This course covers financial management functions in healthcare organizations including operating and capital budgeting processes along with budgeting and financial controls.

This course focuses on health services research and its assessment abilities and application in health care and public health. Topics include the use of EXCEL, SAS, and SPSS to analyze data. An exploration of the issues and challenges of health services research for health related organizations and other organizations. Statistical procedures and practices will also be conducted.

A review of the principles and practice of administering public and community health organizations and programs at federal, state, and local levels. Constitutional, statutory and administrative bases for organizing and conducting public/community health programs will be discussed.

This course will blend theory and application of epidemiology. This course will also provide a comprehensive introduction to epidemiology and explain how to use epidemiological concepts and tools to improve decisions about the management of health services.

This course will explore both health policy and the politics of health. Students will develop an understanding of the systematic and analytical framework for developing health and health care policy issues.

The internship will allow a student new to the health administration field or public health field to complete a capstone internship to gain entry skills for a beginning career pathway in the profession. The course is intended to provide field experience and assimilation of the theoretical aspects learned in the coursework in a practical/work setting. A minimum of 200 hours is required for the 3-credit internship.

This course provides a basic understanding of marketing in a health care setting. It will cover the following: the history of marketing in a health care setting, health care markets, marketing techniques, and leadership skills in managing and supporting the marketing efforts.

This course provides the students with a basic knowledge of health law and examines legal issues confronting health services administrators in various health care environments.

This course focuses on healthcare informatics (information systems) and applications in health care organizations. It provides an overview of health information system concepts, management, and integration of technology in healthcare organizations.

This course provides the opportunity for the study of selected topics in public/community health under the supervision of a faculty member.

Supervised research on a specific problem in health services administration. Regular meetings with faculty and a written/oral report are required.

This course focuses on the concept of leisure and its impact on health and wellness for individuals and groups. Fundamental principles, philosophies, and theories of leisure, health, and wellness are emphasized. Leisure’s relationships with physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, human satisfaction, and quality of life are explored. Leisure’s influence on challenges to wellness experienced by diverse populations (e.g., individuals with disabilities, older adults, racial and ethnic groups, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+) is examined. Strategies for protecting and promoting health through leisure are integrated throughout the course.

This course is designed to be an introduction to the historical and conceptual roots of recreational therapy. Content includes recreational therapy service delivery models, legislation, professional organizations, places of practice, ethical conduct, and credentialing procedures.

This course is designed to facilitate personal exploration and professional preparation for careers in recreational therapy. Topics include professional ethics, professional involvement, professional behaviors & responsibilities, and career preparation. On-site observation of recreational therapists in practice settings is required.

This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to successfully acquire an internship placement in recreational therapy. Emphasis will be placed on resume and cover letters, internship search strategies, interviewing skills, and internship documentation requirements. Students are required to become familiar with all documentation requirements in the Recreational Therapy Internship Manual, and successfully secure an internship for the following semester.

This course requires a 200-hour junior internship experience at an approved health and human service agency in which students are involved with ongoing recreational therapy programs. Students are expected to observe and assist recreational therapy staff during this field experience. Students must be supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) working for the agency.

This course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of Recreational Therapy interventions. Students will explore physical, cognitive, and psychosocial interventions. Facilitation techniques, activity modification, and group facilitation will be explored. Students will connect diagnostic groups to specific Recreational Therapy interventions. Students will facilitate group recreational therapy interventions during lab.

This course will provide students with a detailed examination of assessment, documentation, and evaluation procedures used in the recreation therapy treatment process. Course focus includes the assessment and documentation process, including instrument design, selection, and implementation, and the reporting and use of data for treatment planning and program evaluation.

This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of disabilities, illnesses, and health conditions recreational therapists may encounter in practice. The prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, pathology, symptomatology, and prognosis of various conditions is presented, and the bio-psycho-social impact of the illness/disability on the individual and family is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of recreational therapy services for individuals with illnesses/disabilities and related populations.

This course explores the basic principles of organizing and managing quality recreational therapy services. Content includes supervisory and administrative responsibilities, budgeting, managing personnel including student interns and volunteers, developing a clinical supervision program, marketing recreational therapy services, and developing a recreational therapy department based on professional standards of practice and recreational therapy models of service delivery.

This capstone course requires a 560-hour and 14-week senior internship experience at an approved health and human service agency practicing recreational therapy. Students will apply academic learning and will demonstrate competencies associated with entry-level practice in recreational therapy. The student’s academic and agency direct supervisors must be Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.

This skill-based course is designed to further students’ practical understanding of client-centered recreational therapy program design and implementation using evidence-based strategies, techniques, and interventions. Emphasis is placed on the purpose, roles, and outcomes of recreational therapy service delivery in healthcare and community settings. Topics include assessment, recreational therapy practice models, specific program planning, task analysis, facilitation techniques, implementation of evidence-based interventions, documentation, and evaluation of services as well as interprofessional practice. Field-based application of course concepts is required.

This course provides an overview of evidence-based practice and related disciplinary writing in recreational therapy contexts. Through exploration of current trends and issues in the field of therapeutic recreation and a writing intensive approach, students develop skills in evaluating and interpreting research and applying applicable findings through evidence-based practice, service to the field, and professional advocacy. This is a writing intensive course.

Individualized instruction to include research, specialized studies, or other scholarly writing.

Supervised research on a specific problem in recreational therapy. Regular meetings with faculty and a written/oral report are required.