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Click on the name of an online healthcare undergraduate course to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the category by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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(NEPH 101) |
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Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
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This course is designed to deliver advanced knowledge in renal physiology. Renal assessment and management of the individual with acute renal failure will be emphasized. A brief overview of dialysis modalities will be presented. Discussions will be based on current research literature in nursing and related fields. |
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Advanced Breastfeeding Strategies (OBST 206) |
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Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
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This course is designed to assist practitioners in promoting and supporting long-term breastfeeding and increasing skill in assessing and counselling women with complex breastfeeding problems. Topics will focus on broadening knowledge and developing facilitation skills. Evaluations will include the assessment of interviewing and counselling abilities. Approved for 60L contact CERPS and 25L Independent CERPS by IBLCE. |
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Anatomy and Physiology I (MS140) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course will provide students with information about anatomy and physiology relating to each of the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular/joints, nervous, and blood and lymphatic systems. Medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology will be integrated into each body system. |
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Anatomy and Physiology II (MS240) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course will provide students with information about anatomy and physiology relating to each of the following body systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, special senses, urinary, and the male and female reproductive systems. Pathophysiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology will be integrated into each body system. |
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Application of Health Care Management Principles (HCS 463) |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course summarizes the student's body of learning and formulates strategies for the management of various challenges they will encounter in the healthcare environment. Analyses of case studies will require application of the skills and tools that have been acquired during the program, which assist the student in bridging the gap from theory to practice. A comparative analysis of health care and general business will enlarge the understanding of management in the specialized health care arena. |
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Basic CPT/HCPCS Coding (MC152) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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CPT/HCPCS is the coding system used to describe medical and surgical services/procedures provided by physicians, hospital outpatient and ancillary departments, hospital emergency departments and other ambulatory care facilities. The focus of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and technical skills to code for medical services. |
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Basic ICD Coding (MC151) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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Basic ICD Coding is an introduction to the medical coding system ICD and coding procedures. This course will also include instruction on how to classify and index diagnosis and procedures in the healthcare setting. The health information department's relationship with the medical billing office will also be discussed. |
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Breastfeeding Basics (OBST 106) |
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Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
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This course introduces the student to assessment and management of common breastfeeding concerns in the mother's initial learning process. Students will be encouraged to critically examine their breastfeeding knowledge base, attitudes, and biases. Discussions will be based on current research findings. Emphasis is placed on examining how to establish a "Baby Friendly" environment in the hospital and community. Information will be distributed in class for those students interested in writing the Lactation Consultants Certification Exams. Approved for 15L Contact CERPS and 15L Independent CERPS by IBLCE. |
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Breastfeeding Field Work (OBST 306) |
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Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
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Students will contract to provide counselling to breastfeeding mothers in a clinical setting under the preceptorship of an IBCLC certified lactation consultant. Clinical reports will be submitted at regular intervals for evaluation. Contact Sylvia Segal at 416.675.6622 ext. 4078, or sylvia.segal@humber.ca for more information. |
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Clinical Assisting I (MS101) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to relate to patients and to work with the physician in the medical clinic setting. This course will cover the following topics and procedures: taking and documenting vital signs; doing anthropometric measurements; preparing the exam room and the patient for examinations; assisting the physician with examinations; performing audiometry, vision screening, otoclysis, spirometry and peak flow meter testing; assisting with gynecological exams and sigmoidoscopy; health maintenance; communication principles and telephone technique; patient education; medical emergencies; and psychology. |
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Clinical Assisting II (MS121) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course provides students with techniques that enable the physician and medical assistant to work as a team in the clinical setting. Topics include infection control, sanitization, disinfection and sterilization, identification of surgical instruments, autoclaving, surgical scrub, sterile gloving, catheterization, sterile tray set up and assisting with minor surgical procedures, sterile skin scrub, suture removal, dressings and bandaging, drug administration including oral and parenteral methods, dosage calculations, drug categories, use of controlled substances, referencing of commonly used drugs, immunizations, and practice of vital signs. |
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Clinical Integration: Nursing Management of Families (NUR 467) |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course focuses on the utilization of theory-based practice to manage the continuum of care required by families. Based on Orem?s Self-Care Model and the nursing process, the student will complete 9 workshops and 75 hours of clinical practicum that provide the framework for development of the professional roles of caregiver, teacher, and manager of care in the health care, family, and nursing systems. Clinical practicum provides experiences across the life span which take place in a variety of settings and which address the health care needs of families. The clinical integration and application of theories and concepts introduced in the family theory course will be the focus of this course. |
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Clinical Integration: Partnerships in Community Practice (NUR 473) |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course focuses on the utilization of theory-based practice to promote the care of population aggregates and communities. Students complete 6 workshops and 60 hours of practicum which provides experiences with aggregates in a variety of settings to develop the professional roles of caregiver, teacher, and manger of care. Through the clinical practicum, the student develops beginning skills in community education, coalition building, community assessment and the use of computerized data bases. Violence as a health care problem and health care financing are examined as examples of current issues affecting communities. Social responsibility as a professional value is facilitated. Clinical integration and application of theories introduced in the community course are the framework of this course. |
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Clinical Laboratory Procedures I (MS131) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course is designed for persons interested in a medical assisting career. It is an introduction to diagnostic procedures routinely performed in the physician's office laboratory setting. Student will learn to perform electrocardiography on patients, specimen collection, routine urinalysis, and body fluid analysis. Federal laboratory guidelines and laboratory safety will be presented. This course will also cover the principles of radiology. |
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Clinical Laboratory Procedures II (MS141) |
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Herzing College, Atlanta |
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This course is a continuation of physician's office laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, hematology, blood chemistries, basic principles of microbiology, and serology. |
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COMMUNITY HEALTH RESEARCH (MTH 401) |
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American College of Prehospital Medicine |
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This course, developed by Steve Gabany, Professor of Community Health at Indiana State University, emphasizes the non-linear and interactive nature of research. Since the final step toward earning the baccalaureate degree is conducting an empirical research project, this course introduces the student to the conduct and interpretation of research. Subjects include: Searching the literature; Defining the hypothesis; Selecting the research design; Sampling; Collecting the data; Analyzing the data; Interpreting the data; Writing the report. This course not only teaches the statistics basics that the baccalaureate candidate will require during research but also provides a "road map" of sorts to be followed in structuring the research project as well. |
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Comparative Public Health Systems (SS437) |
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American Public University |
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This course examines several different countries? public health systems to uncover similarities and differences between and among them. Addressed in this pursuit are the political, economic, service, expense, and other major issues associated with the many different forms that public health takes around the world. Inherent in this course is discussion of the various public health tradeoffs that are made in all society?s based on limited resources and competitive priorities.
(Note to Students: The course materials, assignments, learning outcomes, and expectations in this upper level undergraduate course assume that the student has completed all lower level general education and career planning coursework necessary to develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills. |
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Concepts of Family Nursing Theory (NUR 464) |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course provides the foundation for developing and utilizing theory-based practice for managing the continuum of care required for families. Based on Orem?s Self-Care Model and the nursing process, the student develops the skills to provide family?centered, outcome-oriented nursing care across the lifespan. Students are assisted in the integration of the multicultural diversity of families into the nursing plan of care. Five workshops provide the framework for the development of the professional roles of caregiver, teacher, and manager of care in the nursing, client, and health care systems. |
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Contemporary Issues and Health Policy (NUR 478) |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course examines the interrelationships of socioeconomic factors, political and legal issues and ethical considerations that impact nursing and health care delivery. The responsibility of nurses as citizens will be explored within the dynamic health care issues. |
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Coronary Care Nursing 1 (CORN 101) |
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Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
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This introductory course examines concepts related to the cardiac client, family and environment. It is designed to develop knowledge and competency in skills enabling the learner to recognize basic cardiac dysrhythmias, and anticipate appropriate interventions. Emphasis will also be placed on clients with coronary artery disease, postmyocardial infarction and heart failure. Current literature and research in nursing and related fields will guide discussions. |
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