Courses

Provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system. A grade of C or better is required in this course to take the next course.

This course provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system.

An overview of advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures addressing selected disorders including asthma, chronic obstructive lung diseases, restrictive lung diseases, pulmonary edema, congestive heart failure, and cardiac disorders. International disease standards and classifications established by the World Health Organization with appropriate treatment protocols will be discussed.

An in-depth study of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology. This course investigates pathologic physiological changes, adaptive mechanisms, and interrelationships of the cardiopulmonary systems. Students will apply advanced cardiopulmonary physiology to the management of patients requiring respiratory care services.

This course equips the paramedicine student with an expanded knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, and will begin to integrate advanced assessment skills (including ECG interpretation) into the assessment of cardiac patients.

The second of four cardiovascular specialization courses focuses on advanced healthcare management of adult-gerontological patients with cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, and heart failure in the primary and acute care setting. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management, to include assessment, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and pharmacologic management. Particular attention will be given to cardiovascular health disparities in a culturally diverse environment.

The third of four cardiovascular specialization courses focuses on advanced healthcare management of adult-gerontological patients with acute coronary syndromes, cardiovascular critical illness, chronic coronary disease, and valvular heart disease. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management, to include assessment, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and pharmacologic management. Particular attention will be given to cardiovascular health disparities in a culturally diverse environment.

The last of the cardiovascular specialization courses focuses on advanced healthcare management of adult-gerontological patients with congenital heart disease, pericardial disease, and vascular disease in the primary and acute care setting. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management, to include assessment, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and pharmacologic management. Particular attention will be given to cardiovascular health disparities in a culturally diverse environment.

Laboratory-based course, merging contemporary career theory with actual field practice; selection and administration of a battery of assessment instruments to individuals at significant life stages, scoring and interpretation of the test battery; presentation of findings and recommendations.

Provides an overview of the career options available to the dental hygienist with an advanced degree. In depth analysis of alternative careers to include: public health systems, dental hygiene education, research, sales and marketing, oral health policy and oral health care delivery systems.