NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

442 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RRT 4505 Scientific Investigation (3 credits) This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain experience in applying the scientific method. Emphasis will be on literary inquiries, statistical analysis, research design, and the preparation of material for publication. The student will develop an independent project or thesis proposal under the supervision of a faculty adviser, and prepare and submit a final report prior to the end of the students academic program. Prerequisite: A course in statistics, and all core courses . RRT 4506 Internship (3 credits) Designed to have the student demonstrate competency related to clinical processes in an advanced practice area (neonatal critical care, pediatric critical care, adult critical care, pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary function laboratory, polysomnography, hyperbaric therapy, respiratory care management or respiratory care education). Students should select the specialty section that reflects their area of expertise. A written presentation will be required. Prerequisite/s: RRT 3016, RRT 3018, RRT 3015, RRT 3017, RRT 3020, RRT 3021, RRT 3014, RRT 4005, RRT 4006, RRT 4007, RRT 4009, RRT 4011, BHS 4031 or any equivalent Statistics course. And permission from the program director Online degree- completion students must enroll in the Specialty Section in which they have the most clinical experience and expertise. RT—Recreational Therapy RT 1100 Recreational Therapy: Theory and Foundations (3 credits) This course examines the history, concepts, theories, and foundations of therapeutic recreation. It introduces the role of therapeutic recreation for disadvantaged populations and persons with disabilities and illnesses in health care and community settings. Students will examine the application of therapeutic recreation in prevention services and the link between social, psychological, and physical health. Students will also gain a basic understanding of the disabilities, impairments and illnesses most often encountered in the provision of therapeutic recreation services. Students will gain a basic understanding of the principles and techniques in therapeutic recreation programming to include: client assessment, individual programming planning, behavioral techniques, activity analysis, documentation, specific program design, and program evaluation. RT 1200 Recreational Therapy with Physically Disabled Individuals (3 credits) Addressing physical and psychological needs of individuals with physical disabilities. This course will also provide appropriate recreational therapy techniques and methods used in providing services to individuals in clinical and community settings. RRT 3020 Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3 credits) Introduction and evaluation of current approaches to assessing risk and improving health care quality through the practice of continuous quality improvement. Focuses on conceptual understanding and experiential learning. RRT 3021 Sleep Medicine (3 credits) The course provides an in-depth overview of sleep medicine to include the anatomical and physiological considerations of sleep and breathing. Sleep disorders and polysomnography are explored to include monitoring techniques and instrumentation. RRT 4005 Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits) This course will provide the student with an introduction to evidence-based practice, and an opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to incorporate evidence and best practices into professional work. This will include an understanding of research methods and critical appraisal of the research literature. Prerequisite: Statistics. RRT 4006 Leadership and Management for Health Care Professionals (3 credits) Extensive examination of current practices/trends of techniques used in the leadership of the health care environment. Emphasis will be placed upon specific skill sets used by the managers of today’s workforce. RRT 4007 Education Principles in Health Care (3 credits) An introduction to basic principles of education and their application to the current health care environment. Course content includes information on designing a lecture or course for the classroom, as an in-service or in a continuing education program. It focuses on assessing educational needs, organizing instruction, instructional methods and education. RRT 4009 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Respiratory Care (3 credits) This course will provide a forum for discussion of current ethical, legal and professional issues. We will refer to historical and emerging controversies in health care and society that influence the patient-patient care giver relationship. The method of instruction will primarily be student presentation and classroom. RRT 4502 Practicum (3 credits) This course includes experiences in a chosen focus area (clinical, administrative, or population-based). This experience will culminate in a capstone project in the form of research, or other scholarly activity that articulates the design, organization, statistics and data analysis used and includes a written presentation of the project. Prerequisite: Statistics, all core courses.