Healthcare Studies/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 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.

This course provides instruction on sleep and disorders which negatively affect sleep and wakefulness. Students will cover material required to prepare for the Sleep Disorder Specialist Exam, administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Emphasis will be placed on developing the necessary skills for sleep disorder testing and analysis of testing data, which includes scoring and reporting. Students will simulate the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans for a variety of patient scenarios. Simulations will also be used to demonstrate the knowledge of data and equipment maintenance, patient confidentiality, safety, and quality improvement programs.