Health Professions

Principles of sound propagation and tissue interaction are addressed including reflection, refraction, absorption and attenuation, the piezoelectric effect, transducer characteristics, focusing and resolution. This course also focuses on the principles of pulse-echo imaging, methods of storage and display, recognition of artifacts, safety and quality assurance.  

This course introduces the student to research processes used in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on identification and clarity of research questions, research appraisal and interpretation of research articles, evidence based practice and integration of research findings into healthcare delivery.

This course examines current issues and trends in health professions and explores anticipated future developments based on changes in healthcare. Included are political, ethical, legal and historical issues related to the delivery of healthcare.

This is a senior-level course designed to integrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the Health Professions curriculum. The student is expected to demonstrate achievement of program learning outcomes through the synthesis, analysis, and application of knowledge gained from the program. The particular area of emphasis depends on the concentration chosen by the student. The project with practical application and oral presentation will be conducted by the student.

This course allows the student to complete a 135-hour supervised internship or practicum in a setting that relates to the student's chosen Healthcare Studies concentration. The student is expected to relate the knowledge gained from the program to the experience, with special attention to the professional role in that setting. The student is encouraged to participate in staff meetings, presentations, and meetings with clients when possible. The student will complete a project and share their project at the internship or practicum location.

This is a senior-level course designed to integrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the Healthcare Studies curriculum. The student is expected to demonstrate achievement of program learning outcomes through the synthesis, analysis, and application of knowledge gained from the program. The particular area of emphasis depends on the concentration chosen by the student. A project with practical application and oral presentation will be conducted by the student.