COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RASMUSSEN COLLEGE NUR 4529 Public Health and Community Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an overview of concepts and theories related to public health/community health nursing. The role of the professional nurse in sustaining and promoting health among diverse populations is explored. Topics include: core functions and essentials of public health, health promotion and prevention, population focused practice, community assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Principles of epidemiology and the influence of factors impacting health and well-being of local and global communities are incorporated. This course provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking and collaborative communication through community assessment. Prerequisites: Transcultural Nursing; Integration of Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing NUR 4773 Leadership and Management in Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course explores leadership theories and concepts that impact the professional role of nursing. Emphasis will be placed on nursing leadership roles that create a culture of advocacy, safety and quality through individual and team performance. The student will develop knowledge related to improvement priorities in the work environment that will encourage organizational excellence. Additional topics include leadership styles, decision making, planned change, conflict resolution, communication, finance, healthcare policy, legal issues, and evaluation. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other BSN courses Co-requisite: Nursing Capstone NUR 4870 Nursing Informatics 40 hours, 4 credits This course integrates nursing science, information science, computer science and cognitive science to acquire, process, design, and disseminate knowledge. The student will explore the use of information technology applications used by healthcare professionals to support the delivery of healthcare. Students will discuss the impact informatics has on the delivery of care including; efficiency and productivity, patient safety, confidentiality, and healthcare outcomes. With innovations in healthcare technology, unique opportunities and challenges for the nurse will be considered and addressed in this course. Prerequisite: Quality and Safety in Nursing Practice Pre- or co-requisite: Integration of Evidence- Based Practice and Research in Nursing NUR 4909 Nursing Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to synthesize and comprehensively apply and integrate theoretical and clinical experiences from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Students will use critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice to promote patient centered nursing care that encompasses quality and safety. Students will plan and implement a practicum experience consistent with the professional standards of the baccalaureate nurse essentials. The capstone preceptorship supports the role transformation of students and promotes clinical competence at the BSN preparation level. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other BSN courses and/or Co-requisite: Leadership and Management In Nursing PHA 1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides a working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. A general introduction to cells and tissues is followed by study of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems. The student is introduced to the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: None PHC 4305 Practices and Policies in Public Health 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to examine the various aspects of public health practices and policies. Explores the concepts of planning, implementing and evaluating health education programs. This course will also explore the process of policy development from conception to implementation, as well as ethical issues that often confront health educators. Prerequisites: None PHI 1520 Ethics Around the Globe 40 hours, 4 credits This course is a study of various and common ethical principles around the world and their relationships to morality and professional responsibility. Emphasis is placed on the application of ethical theories to problems faced in increasingly globalizing business and society. Prerequisites: None PHI 2103 Introduction to Critical Thinking 40 hours, 4 credits A study of the rules of valid judging and reasoning, both inductive and deductive, in a traditional, language-centered context rather than a symbolic context. Logical analysis of both formal and informal fallacies and of the consistency and logical consequences of a given set of statements. Logical analysis is applied to concrete problems dealing with our knowledge of reality. Prerequisite: English Composition PHT 1000 Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals 100 hours, 6 credits PHT 1000 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) PHT 1000L Lab (80 hours, 4 credits) This course will teach the fundamentals of data collection within the physical therapist assistant’s scope of practice along with an introduction to the profession and the role as a member of the healthcare team. It places focus on the professional organizations, overview of legal and ethical issues relating to the Physical Therapist Assistant, importance of interpersonal communication skills relating to the profession. There will be a special emphasis on minimizing risk through appropriate and safe patient handling, transfers and gait training. Pre- or co-requisites: Medical Terminology, Structure and Function of the Human Body PHT 1100 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions 60 hours, 4 credits PHT 1100 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) PHT 1100L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) This course is an introduction to the underlying principles and clinical application of evidence- based practice and basic therapeutic interventions. It places focus on developing the student’s ability to obtain peer-reviewed research, performing basic appraisal of the evidence, and learning thermal, mechanical, and electrotherapeutic interventions used to address pain, inflammation, edema, soft tissue healing, and muscle reeducation. There is a hands-on lab component to this course. This course will prepare students to incorporate evidence-based practice and the proper integration of these basic interventions into physical therapy practice. Prerequisites: Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals, Medical Terminology, Structure and Function of the Human Body PHT 1200 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Lower Quarter 70 hours, 5 credits PHT 1200 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) PHT 1200L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) This course will teach students about the presentation of lower quarter musculoskeletal disorders with a focus on therapeutic exercises in this region. Structure and function of the lower quarter musculoskeletal system will be covered. There will be a focus on selecting and implementing appropriate evidence- based therapeutic exercises as they relate to musculoskeletal physical therapy practice for the lower quarter. Prerequisites: Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals, Medical Terminology, Structure and Function of the Human Body PHT 1300 Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Upper Quarter 70 hours, 5 credits PHT 1300 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) PHT 1300L Lab (40 hours, 2 credits) This course will teach students about the impact of upper quarter musculoskeletal disorders on patients seeking physical therapy. Structure and function of the upper quarter musculoskeletal system will be covered. There will be a focus on selecting and implementing appropriate evidence-based therapeutic exercises as they relate to musculoskeletal physical therapy practice for the upper quarter. Prerequisites: Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals, Medical Terminology, Structure and Function of the Human Body PHT 2000 Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy 50 hours, 4 credits PHT 2000 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credit) PHT 2000L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) This course is the study of common neuromuscular disorders including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and Parkinson’s disease. Students will study the structure and function of the human nervous system and common nervous system pathology and will learn to implement physical therapy treatment programs for this patient population. This course will prepare students to care for patients with neuromuscular disorders. Pre- or co-requisites: Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy – Upper Quarter PHT 2500 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical I 220 hours, 8 credits PHT 2500 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) PHT 2500LL Clinical (210 hours, 7 credits) This course is designed to allow for application of fundamental material learned in the classroom in the physical therapy healthcare environment. Additionally, this course will include an emphasis on coursework that focuses on topics such as documentation, data collections, theory, clinical judgment and utilization of the medical record. Students will experience Physical Therapist Assistant interventions, prioritizing responsibilities in a changing environment, applying ethical and professional behaviors as well as interaction within the PT/Physical Therapist Assistant team. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a full understanding of the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant and PT/Physical Therapist Assistant team in the clinical environment. Prerequisites: Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions PHT 2600 Physical Therapy Practice Across the Lifespan 50 hours, 4 credits PHT 2600 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) PHT 2600L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) This course is the study of normal human development across the life span. Students will study common pediatric and geriatric conditions requiring physical therapy intervention. Topics will include study of changes in major systems related to aging, common pediatric developmental pathologies and societal implications associated with these populations. This course will prepare students to implement physical therapy programs for children and aging adults in various practice settings. Prerequisites: Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions PHT 2650 Physical Therapy Practice for Special Populations 50 hours, 4 credits PHT 2650 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) PHT 2650L Lab (20 hours, 1 credit) This clinical course is the study of physical therapy in special populations including patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and pelvic health conditions. Students will also study physical therapy treatment of wounds and amputations. Topics will include the effects of disease on organ systems and function and on the family and society. This course will prepare students to implement physical therapy programs for these patient populations. Prerequisites: Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions PHT 2700 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical II 370 hours, 13 credits PHT 2700 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) PHT 2700LL Clinical (360 hours, 12 credits) In this clinical course, the student will learn and apply advanced strategies in developing a therapeutic alliance with clients/patients. Students will determine how to utilize health information technology, making decisions about appropriate use within the clinical environment. Students will be prepared for moral reasoning, resolving conflict and effective decision-making while practicing under the supervision of a physical therapist. Upon completion of this course, the student will be prepared for entry- level practice as a physical therapist assistant. Prerequisites: All core courses and Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical I Co-requisite: Physical Therapist Assistant Capstone 90 rasmussen.edu
