May 18, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Occupational Therapy

  
  • OTW 5400 Fieldwork Level II (part 1)


    9 Hours

    Practical educational experience designed to integrate and apply an academically acquired body of knowledge. Particular emphasis is on the development of clinical reasoning; the transmission of the values, beliefs and ethical commitments of occupational therapy;demonstration of professional behaviors; development and expansion of a repertoire of occupational therapy assessment and intervention methodologies.
  
  • OTW 5410 Fieldwork Level II (part 2)


    9 Hours

    This second internship emphasizes the integration and application of an academically acquired body of knowledge and research enabling the student to achieve a level of competence in direct care congruent with the standards of entry-level practice of the profession of occupational therapy.
  
  • OTW 5420 Professional Portfolio Seminar


    1 Hours

    This course provides a structured scaffold for each student to examine and develop their professional skills and behaviors through an ongoing, dynamic process of goal-setting and guided reflection. The course culminates in a student professional portfolio that showcases their professional growth and development as they have progressed through the MSOT curriculum.

Organizational Leadership and Communication (Area-Focused)

  
  • OLC 6102 Communication and Change


    3 Hours

    This course examines the critical elements required to be a successful leader of change. Students will review change theories and analyze their own organizations. Students further examine change potential and develop a variety of communication and training approaches to increase impact.
  
  • OLC 6202 Portfolio Leadership: Branding, Communication, and Impact


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on cultivating an intentional, professional identity, brand and mission. Digital assets are prime real estate in the virtual world. Knowing how to craft a portfolio, platform and pubic dialogue in the virtual world are skills a leader must have. It’s not what you say, it’s how, when, where and to whom you say it. In the virtual world, online leadership takes many forms: brand management, corporate communication, peer-to-peer communities and so on. An effective leader must understand social media, branding and how to influence online audiences. Students will also learn how to leverage online platforms to lead conversations on critical topics affecting leaders in the areas of communication and branding.
  
  • OLC 6302 Organizational Communications and Interpersonal Relations


    3 Hours

    This course assesses the various methods of communication within the organization, and the impacts and drawbacks therein. Students will discuss experiences and lessons learned in their own practice, and develop self-improvement plans. Topics will include diversity communications, non-verbal communication, teamwork, group dynamics, and the importance of proper communication strategy as a leader.
  
  • OLC 6402 Organizational Culture, Change and Human Florishing


    3 Hours

    Includes research and analysis of organizational culture and how change is dealt with in these environments. This course focuses on how to create, manage, and lead others to their potential and to their ability to thrive within their organizational culture. Students also examine their own personal quest to find and create contexts where they will flourish and perform at their best. Topics include change, human motivation, persuasion, influence, motivation, and conflict transformation.
  
  • OLC 6410 Digital Literacy and Civic Leadership


    3 Hours

    Digital Literacy and Civic Leadership is a necessary experience for 21st century Thought Leaders. Understanding the revolutionary role of the Internet and how leaders must leverage the network to reach, build and connect with communities is imperative. Acknowledging a civic responsibility to promote democracy, access and freedom is equally important. Most people access the international online platform with no regard for what or how the tools or technology work let alone any comprehension of technical terms. Not since Gutenberg’s printing press has any medium had such a ubiquitous impact on communication, leadership and livelihoods. This course will bridge the intellectual gap between digital literacy, civility and leadership as off and online lives continue to blur in real time in cyberspace.
  
  • OLC 6502 Selected Topics in Leadership and Communication


    3 Hours

    A seminar in a specially chosen topic area related to some aspect(s) of organizational leadership and communication. Topics will vary from term to term.
  
  • OLC 6602 Applied Learning in Leadership and Communication


    3 Hours

    Experience in the public, private, or not-for-profit setting provides for substantial growth in the understanding of organizational leadership and communication. Students are expected to synthesize and integrate the conceptual and theoretical knowledge and understanding acquired in the curriculum. Borrowing from entrepreneurship studies, the student will develop an “organizational framework” that incorporates development in leadership, communication, and learning. Students may choose their own organizations or complete at least 175 practicum hours in an approved setting to complete the applied project.
  
  • OLC 6800 Independent Study in Leadership and Communication


    3 Hours

    Students will work with an individual faculty member to develop one or more research projects related to organizational leadership and communication.
  
  • OLC 6850 Directed Readings in Leadership and Communication


    3 Hours

    Students will work with an individual faculty member to develop a bibliography related to some aspect(s) of organizational leadership and communication and complete the readings, accordingly.
  
  • OLC 6900 Thesis in Organizational Leadership and Communication


    3 Hours

    Student must complete a significant research project as their culminating experience in the Organizational Leadership and Communication M.Ed. program.
  
  • OLC 6901-04 Thesis Continuation


    1 Hours

    This course is required to maintain enrollment at Belmont when the candidate fails to complete OLC 6900  in one semester. Enrollment in OLC 6901-04 is required each semester beyond the original term the student enrolled in OLC 6900 . Students may enroll in the OLC 6901-04 a maximum of four semesters (two years) and must be enrolled in the course in the semester of graduation (if later than the 6900 course). Earned credit hours from this course do not count toward graduation hours.

Pharmacy

  
  • PHM 6100 Pharmaceutics 1


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence.

    A two-course sequence covering pharmaceutical calculations, dosage forms and drug delivery systems, focuses on fundamental principles and definitions, and the science of drug formulation, development, testing, production and distribution systems. Laboratory experiences allow students to apply knowledge to practical situations by preparing and dispensing pharmaceutical solutions, emulsions, suspensions, semi-solid and solid dosage forms with emphasis on excipients selection for extemporaneous compounding.
  
  • PHM 6110 Pharmacodynamics 1


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM 6145  prerequisite is PHM 6115 ; PHM 6210  prerequisite is PHM 6150 , PHM 6115  and PHM 6120  are prerequisites for PHM 6145 .

    Study of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, covering structure activity relationships and mechanism of drug action, receptor activity, dose response relationships and principals of drug action on the human body with the application of these principals to specific drug classes and related health issues.
  
  • PHM 6115 Biochemistry for Pharmacy


    4 Hours

    Corequisites: [PHM 6120 ].

    This course introduces central subjects in biochemistry with emphasis on clinical understanding of biochemical processes in human health and disease. Topics include the structure and function of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, properties of membranes, intermediary metabolism, nutrition, hormonal regulation of metabolism, and genetic information storage and utilization. PHM 6120 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Pharmacy (3) This course covers the human body’s structure (gross, microscopic, and major systems), emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis and pathophysiology within anatomical structures and functions most affected by drug therapy, and covering the pathophysiologic rationale behind focused assessments, patient signs and symptoms, laboratory tests and resulting treatments.
  
  • PHM 6120 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Pharmacy


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM6120. Corequisites: PHM 6115 .

    This course covers the gross and microscopic structure of the human body as well as all the major systems in the human body, while emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis and pathophysiology. Introduction to the pathophysiologic rationale behind focused assessments, patient signs and symptoms, laboratory tests and treatments given will be covered. An emphasis will be placed on anatomical structures and functions most affected by drug therapy.
  
  • PHM 6130 Pharmaceutical Care 1


    3 Hours

    A linked introduction to medical and prescription terminology, the top 200 medications, basic issues in pharmacy law, ethics, and diversity/equity in health care to support students in early practice experiences, and an overview of pharmacy management, managed care, pharmacy informatics, and pharmacy missions/public health to help students choose a curricular concentration.
  
  • PHM 6135 The Dean’s Hour


    1 Hours

    This course surveys the spectrum of pharmacy practice to introduce students to cultural and political aspects of practice, to assimilate them as new members of the profession. Guest lecturers and panel members share practice wisdom and advice.
  
  • PHM 6140 Pharmaceutics 2


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence.

    A two-course sequence covering pharmaceutical calculations, dosage forms and drug delivery systems, focuses on fundamental principles and definitions, and the science of drug formulation, development, testing, production and distribution systems. Laboratory experiences allow students to apply knowledge to practical situations by preparing and dispensing pharmaceutical solutions, emulsions, suspensions, semi-solid and solid dosage forms with emphasis on excipients selection for extemporaneous compounding.
  
  • PHM 6145 Pharmacodynamics 2


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM6145 prerequisite is PHM 6115 ; PHM 6210  prerequisite is PHM 6150 , PHM 6115  and PHM 6120  are prerequisites for PHM6145.

    Study of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, covering structure activity relationships and mechanism of drug action, receptor activity, dose response relationships and principals of drug action on the human body with the application of these principals to specific drug classes and related health issues.
  
  • PHM 6150 Microbiology and Immunology for Pharmacy


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6115 .

    An introduction to microbial pathogenesis and the molecular mechanisms by which microbes interact with their host to cause damage leading to disease, this course examines micro and macroparasites with regard to structure, metabolism, genetics and life-cycle, emphasizing their relation to host-pathogen interactions. Host defense mechanisms, including the structural, molecular and cellular basis of both the innate and acquired immune system are presented, focusing on current and future therapeutic targets to prevent and eliminate infection.
  
  • PHM 6155 Health Care Delivery


    3 Hours

    This course presents the structure and functioning of the U.S. health care system, emphasizing issues associated with health care, health care professionals, and how health care is organized, financed, and regulated, resulting in health care access and equity disparities.
  
  • PHM 6160 Introduction to Drug Information and Informatics


    2 Hours

    Students learn sources of drug information and how to access them through the use of computer-based technology.  Students are challenged to find and properly supply the most appropriate information, in oral or written format.
  
  • PHM 6165 Health Assessment


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6120 .

    Students learn patient medical history and physical assessment skills needed to provide pharmaceutical care, including basic patient screening skills: blood pressure, blood draw for diabetes screening, glucose monitoring, immunization administration, and basic laboratory tests interpretation.
  
  • PHM 6170 Pharmacy Practice Experience 1


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence Prerequisites of PHM6170 is PHM 6130 ; Pre-req of PHM 6235  is PHM 6165 ; Pre-req of PHM 6255  is PHM 6225 ; Pre-req of PHM 6200  is PHM 6145 ; Pre-req of PHM 6355  is PHM 6135 ;

    A structured sequence of hands-on, guided experiences across the range of pharmacy practice settings, allows student to acquire knowledge and skills while developing professional attitudes and accepting escalating levels of responsibility. The experiences parallel didactic coursework, placing students with practitioner mentors to facilitate student development as skilled, self-confident professionals.
  
  • PHM 6200 Self Care Therapeutics


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6160 , PHM 6130 ; Corequisites: PHM 6225 .

    Students learn to help patients make therapeutic choices about health care issues that can be managed effectively by the patient using over-the-counter (OTC) products, dietary supplements, natural products and other alternative medicine therapies. The course emphasizes triage of patients, patient safety, therapeutic efficacy, and the validity and current evidence-based outcome measures.
  
  • PHM 6210 Pharmacodynamics 3


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM 6145  prerequisite is PHM 6115 ; PHM6210 prerequisite is PHM 6150 , PHM 6115  and PHM 6120  are prerequisites for PHM 6145 .

    Study of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, covering structure activity relationships and mechanism of drug action, receptor activity, dose response relationships and principals of drug action on the human body with the application of these principals to specific drug classes and related health issues.
  
  • PHM 6215 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics 1


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM6215 prerequisite is PHM 6145 ; PHM 6245  prerequisite is PHM 6210 ; PHM 6300  prerequisite is PHM 6240 ; Pre-req of PHM 6340  is PHM 6345 ;

    The course sequence presents the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course and therapeutic options for treating major disease states, including general clinical pharmacokinetics principals, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and clinical laboratory tests interpretation. Student learn to 1) choose optimal therapeutic regimens based on individual patient characteristics, demonstrated benefits and drug therapy risks, 2) monitor therapy effectiveness, and 3) identify and solve drug-related problems.
  
  • PHM 6220 Managing Personnel


    2 Hours

    Students learn fundamental theories and their application to managing and motivating professional, para-professional and general administrative staff in pharmacy and health care organizations.
  
  • PHM 6225 Communication & Counseling Skills


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6130 , PHM 6165 , Corequisites: PHM 6200 .

    Students learn techniques and strategies pharmacists use to enhance health-related interactions and interpersonal relationships with patients, care givers, physicians, nurses, and coworkers employing principles of effective communication.
  
  • PHM 6230 Pharmaceutical Care 2


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence Pre-req for PHM 6230 is PHM 6165 ; Corequisites: PHM 6215 , PHM 6200 PHM 6225 .

    A linked introduction to medical and prescription terminology, the top 200 medications, basic issues in pharmacy law, ethics, and diversity/equity in health care to support students in early practice experiences, and an overview of pharmacy management, managed care, pharmacy informatics, and pharmacy missions/public health to help students choose a curricular concentration.
  
  • PHM 6235 Pharmacy Practice Experience 2


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence Prerequisites of PHM 6170  is PHM 6130 ; Pre-req of PHM 6235 is PHM 6165 ; Pre-req of PHM 6255  is PHM 6225 ; Pre-req of PHM 6200  is PHM 6145 ; Pre-req of PHM 6355  is PHM 6135 ;

    A structured sequence of hands-on, guided experiences across the range of pharmacy practice settings, allows student to acquire knowledge and skills while developing professional attitudes and accepting escalating levels of responsibility. The experiences parallel didactic coursework, placing students with practitioner mentors to facilitate student development as skilled, self-confident professionals.
  
  • PHM 6240 Pharmacodynamics 4


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM 6145  prerequisite is PHM 6115 ; PHM 6210  prerequisite is PHM 6150 , PHM 6115  and PHM 6120  are prerequisites for PHM 6145 .

    Study of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, covering structure activity relationships and mechanism of drug action, receptor activity, dose response relationships and principals of drug action on the human body with the application of these principals to specific drug classes and related health issues.
  
  • PHM 6245 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics 2


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM 6215  prerequisite is PHM 6145 ; PHM6245 prerequisite is PHM 6210 ; PHM 6300  prerequisite is PHM 6240 ; Pre-req of PHM 6340  is PHM 6345 ;

    The course sequence presents the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course and therapeutic options for treating major disease states, including general clinical pharmacokinetics principals, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and clinical laboratory tests interpretation. Student learn to 1) choose optimal therapeutic regimens based on individual patient characteristics, demonstrated benefits and drug therapy risks, 2) monitor therapy effectiveness, and 3) identify and solve drug-related problems.
  
  • PHM 6250 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6100 , PHM 6110 , & PHM 6140 .

    This course examines absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) of chemical substances and the factors that affect these processes in humans as the foundation for rational dosing of therapeutic agents. Pharmacokinetic modeling principles are presented, emphasizing compartmental, physiological and non-compartmental approaches illustrated by examples from the areas of therapeutics and toxicology.
  
  • PHM 6255 Pharmacy Practice Experience 3


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence Prerequisites of PHM 6170  is PHM 6130 ; Pre-req of PHM 6235  is PHM 6165 ; Pre-req of PHM 6255 is PHM 6225 ; Pre-req of PHM 6200  is PHM 6145 ; Pre-req of PHM 6355  is PHM 6135 ;

    A structured sequence of hands-on, guided experiences across the range of pharmacy practice settings, allows student to acquire knowledge and skills while developing professional attitudes and accepting escalating levels of responsibility. The experiences parallel didactic coursework, placing students with practitioner mentors to facilitate student development as skilled, self-confident professionals.
  
  • PHM 6260 Professional and Technical Writing


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6160 .

    Students develop the ability to write to varied audiences for varied purposes within the context of health care delivery and professional interaction.
  
  • PHM 6300 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics 3


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM 6215  prerequisite is PHM 6145 ; PHM 6245  prerequisite is PHM 6210 ; PHM6300 prerequisite is PHM 6240 ; Pre-req of PHM 6340  is PHM 6345 ;

    The course sequence presents the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course and therapeutic options for treating major disease states, including general clinical pharmacokinetics principals, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and clinical laboratory tests interpretation. Student learn to 1) choose optimal therapeutic regimens based on individual patient characteristics, demonstrated benefits and drug therapy risks, 2) monitor therapy effectiveness, and 3) identify and solve drug-related problems.
  
  • PHM 6310 Therapeutics Case Studies 1


    1 Hours

    This problem-based course sequence develops team skills that health care providers need by engaging patient case scenarios (including simulations labs and interdisciplinary teams) of increasing complexity. Teams collect needed information, assess the overall situation, develop and defend a pharmaceutical care plan.
  
  • PHM 6315 Biomedical Literature Evaluation for Pharmacy


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6260 .

    Students prepare to practice evidence-based care by developing analytic skills needed to read, assess, and apply biomedical literature and by learning basic biomedical research methodology and statistical techniques applicable to biological and health sciences (e.g., non-parametric statistics, probability and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance and multiple regressions). Course activity and projects link to PHA 6360: Seminar 1.
  
  • PHM 6320 Pharmacy Law


    2 Hours

    Students survey laws governing pharmacy and health care (emphasis on Tennessee law), and related topics (i.e., malpractice, drug product liability, bulk compounding, reimportation, relationship of responsibility doctrine to pain management, controlled substances and addictions, central fill pharmacy DEA regulations, HIPAA and recent Medicare/Medicaid prescription drug benefits etc). Students learn to facilitate multidisciplinary health care teams in diverse settings to assure optimal treatment within legal guidelines.
  
  • PHM 6325 Ethics in Pharmacy Practice


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: PHM 6230 .

    Students learn to understand and resolve, when possible, ethical issues in patient care related to managed health care, private sector, and public health systems, including patient confidentiality, drug accuracy and safety issues. Students learn to recognize ethical dilemmas and work to resolve problems using basic ethical principles.
  
  • PHM 6330 Pharmacy Practice Experience 4


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence Prerequisites of PHM 6170  is PHM 6130 ; Pre-req of PHM 6235  is PHM 6165 ; Pre-req of PHM 6255  is PHM 6225 ; Pre-req of PHM 6200  is PHM 6145 ; Pre-req of PHM 6355  is PHM 6135 ;

    A structured sequence of hands-on, guided experiences across the range of pharmacy practice settings, allows student to acquire knowledge and skills while developing professional attitudes and accepting escalating levels of responsibility. The experiences parallel didactic coursework, placing students with practitioner mentors to facilitate student development as skilled, self-confident professionals.
  
  • PHM 6335 Pharmaceutical Care 3


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Completion of fall P3 curriculum; Corequisites: is PHM 6340 .

    Students integrate all aspects of pharmaceutical care in a simulated practice environment to apply their therapeutics knowledge and pharmaceutical care skills to prescription assessment, patient profile review, clinical problem-solving, patient counseling/teaching, inter-professional communication, and clinical intervention documentation.
  
  • PHM 6340 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics 4


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence; PHM 6215  prerequisite is PHM 6145 ; PHM 6245  prerequisite is PHM 6210 ; PHM 6300  prerequisite is PHM 6240 ; Pre-req of PHM 6340 is PHM 6345 ;

    The course sequence presents the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course and therapeutic options for treating major disease states, including general clinical pharmacokinetics principals, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and clinical laboratory tests interpretation. Student learn to 1) choose optimal therapeutic regimens based on individual patient characteristics, demonstrated benefits and drug therapy risks, 2) monitor therapy effectiveness, and 3) identify and solve drug-related problems.
  
  • PHM 6345 Therapeutics Case Studies 2


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fall P3 Curriculum. Corequisites: is PHM 6340 .

    This problem-based course sequence develops team skills that health care providers need by engaging patient case scenarios (including simulations labs and interdisciplinary teams) of increasing complexity. Teams collect needed information, assess the overall situation, develop and defend a pharmaceutical care plan.
  
  • PHM 6350 Business and Entrepreneurial Management


    3 Hours

    Provides students with fundamental skills required in general and entrepreneurial business management, focusing on financial, business planning, marketing communications and business development relevant to pharmacy-related entities within legal guidelines.
  
  • PHM 6355 Pharmacy Practice Experience 5


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence Prerequisites of PHM 6170  is PHM 6130 ; Pre-req of PHM 6235  is PHM 6165 ; Pre-req of PHM 6255  is PHM 6225 ; Pre-req of PHM 6200  is PHM 6145 ; Pre-req of PHM 6355 is PHM 6135 ; Corequisites: PHM 6335 .

    A structured sequence of hands-on, guided experiences across the range of pharmacy practice settings, allows student to acquire knowledge and skills while developing professional attitudes and accepting escalating levels of responsibility. The experiences parallel didactic coursework, placing students with practitioner mentors to facilitate student development as skilled, self-confident professionals.
  
  • PHM 6360 Seminar


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Completion of P2 curriculum.

    Development and presentation of a formal presentation to a peer/professional audience on a pharmacy related topic and refinement of self- and peer-assessment abilities.
  
  • PHM 6365 Capstone


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Completion of P3 curriculum; minimum 23 cumulative GPA.

    Following advanced professional practice experiences, students reflect on their development as professionals, assess and share their achievement of educational outcomes, complete their professional portfolio, establish a continuing professional development plan, and prepare to enter the pharmacy profession.
  
  • PHM 6400 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Ambulatory Care


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

    Advanced clinical experience designed to grant in-depth experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to ambulatory patients in a community pharmacy or medical setting. Practice sites may include pharmacy run clinics, pharmacies adjunct to a clinic or home infusion services.
  
  • PHM 6410 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Community Practice


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

    A clinical experience designed to provide experience in providing clinical pharmacy services to patients in a community pharmacy.
  
  • PHM 6415 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Health Systems Practice


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

    An experience focused on development of knowledge and skills in institutional pharmacy practice and application of such systems in various practice environments.
  
  • PHM 6420 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – General Medicine I


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

    A clinical experience designed to build students’ clinical skills in acute medicine services. The student develops pharmaceutical care techniques and competencies.
  
  • PHM 6425 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Inpatient Care Selective


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

    A clinical experience designed to extend students’ clinical skills in acute medicine services. The student develops pharmaceutical care techniques and competencies.
  
  • PHM 6430 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Medication Management


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

    An experience focused on patient-specific medication therapy management (short-term and longitudinal) in any applicable practice setting.
  
  • PHM 6895 Special Topics in Pharmacy


    1-4 Hours

  
  • PHM 6990 Special Topics in Pharmacy


    2 Hours

  
  • PHM 6991 Special Topics in Pharmacotherapy


    2 Hours

  
  • PHM 6992 Special Topics in Management


    2 Hours

  
  • PHM 6993 Special Topics in Missions/Public Health


    2 Hours

  
  • PHM 6994 Special Topics in Information Management


    2 Hours

  
  • PHM 6995 Special Topics in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

  
  • PHM 6996 Special Topics in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Pharmacotherapy


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

  
  • PHM 6997 Special Topics in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Management


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

  
  • PHM 6998 Special Topics in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Missions/Public Health


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.

  
  • PHM 6999 Special Topics in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Information Management


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: completion of P3 curriculum with a minimum GPA of 23.


Physical Therapy

  
  • PHT 5020 Human Physiology


    6 Hours

    This course involves the study of human physiological systems with a special emphasis placed upon the acute and chronic responses, and intercommunications of these systems, when confronted with changes in environment, activity, and age.
  
  • PHT 5030 Critical Inquiry I


    2 Hours

    The focus of the course is on the practical use of research.  Commonly accepted research principles, ethics associated with research, concepts of measurement and research designs most pertinent to the clinical practice of physical therapy are addressed.  Areas of emphasis include reading and interpreting professional literature, identifying independent, dependent and control variables within research studies, conducting literature reviews, and critically analyzing new concepts and findings.
  
  • PHT 5040 Patient Care Skills


    1 Hours

    A combination lecture/lab course emphasizing the development of clinical knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement goal-oriented therapeutic exercise programs in Physical Therapy.  Basic principles and techniques of exercise for improving mobility, flexibility, strength, neuromuscular control, balance/coordination, and muscular endurance are emphasized.  Rehabilitation home exercise program design is integrated throughout the course. The course also includes instruction in basic clinical skills such as patient positioning and draping, transfer techniques, fitting and use of assistive devices, monitoring vital signs, and gait training.  The format of the course includes lecture, discussion, laboratory experiences, and patient-centered case study learning activities.
  
  • PHT 5120 Physical Therapy Foundations I


    3 Hours

    This course covers the theory and application of physical agents, mechanical modalities, and electrotherapeutic modalities.  It also includes electromyography studies, massage, and an introduction to the CPT code system as it pertains to the use of modalities.
  
  • PHT 5121 Physical Therapy Foundations Lab I


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5120 .
  
  • PHT 5130 Critical Inquiry II


    3 Hours

    This course deals with the study of the statistical methods most pertinent to physical therapists in clinical practice.  Management and synthesis of data are emphasized, and data interpretations are related for relevance to clinical practice.  A computer laboratory is used to provide the students with an opportunity to use both Windows-based spreadsheet and specialized statistical software.
  
  • PHT 5131 Critical Inquiry II Lab


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5130 .
  
  • PHT 5140 Professional & Clinical Issues


    2 Hours

    This course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and principles central to the development of physical therapy as a profession.  Current professional and clinical issues, the legal and legislative context of physical therapy, introduction to the health care system, and roles of health care professionals are included.
  
  • PHT 5200 Neuroscience


    6 Hours

    The focus of this course involves a study of the development, structure and function of the human nervous system.  Emphasis is placed on applied anatomy and the clinical consequences of injury and pathology within the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems.  Additionally, the course makes reference to theories of motor control and motor learning, muscle tone, posture, balance, sensory perceptions, and both normal and abnormal movement.
  
  • PHT 5210 Physical Therapy Foundations II


    3 Hours

    This course covers the theory and application of physical agents, mechanical modalities, electrotherapeutic modalities, and massage.  It also includes an introduction to electromyography and nerve conduction velocity studies.
  
  • PHT 5211 Physical Therapy Foundations Lab II


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5210 .
  
  • PHT 5220 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I


    6 Hours

    This course is the first in a sequence of two that provides an in-depth exploration of the evaluation, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention of various musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the upper quarter.  An integrated model of physical therapy evaluation, assessment, intervention and prevention of soft tissue, bony, and post-surgical problems of the cervical, thoracic, and upper extremity will be discussed from the orthopedic perspective.  This course will also include planning and implementing of a physical therapy management approach of manual therapy (muscle energy techniques, mobilization, and manipulation) combined with patient education and exercise.  An emphasis of the course will be on applying evidenced-based practice in all areas of upper quarter musculoskeletal management.  Where little evidence exists, a pragmatic approach integrating basic principles of biomechanics, pathokinesiology, and pathophysiology will be used.  The format of the course includes lectures, discussions, required readings with discussion, small group laboratory experiences, and problem-based, patient-centered case study learning activities.  Clinical competence in the evaluation and treatment of upper quarter dysfunction is to be developed.
  
  • PHT 5221 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I Lab


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5220 .
  
  • PHT 5240 Critical Inquiry III


    1 Hours

    This course applies research design and evaluation principles to answer clinical science questions.  This is the first phase of a group scholarly project in which the research question is formulated, researched, and a proposal is written for submission to the Belmont University Institutional Review Board.  Elements of this process may include pilot work, biomedical instrumentation, survey and questionnaire development, and other procedures necessary to address the variety of questions posed.  The group project is supervised and mentored by at least one full-time faculty member, with additional outside coordination when applicable.
  
  • PHT 5250 Clinical Experience I


    1 Hours

    This course introduces the student to the clinical environment in order to develop professional interpersonal skills needed to successfully interact with patients, families, health care professionals and the community.  Students evaluate and treat patients under the supervision of a clinical instructor one day each week at local clinical facilities to practice skills learned in the didactic portion of the program. The development of writing skills for clear, concise and accurate medical record documentation is emphasized. Students also begin to develop an individual plan for long-term affiliations including choosing the first long-term clinical, Physical Therapy Practice 1.
  
  • PHT 5300 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II


    6 Hours

    This course is the second in a sequence of two that provides an in-depth exploration of the evaluation, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention of various musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower quarter.  While techniques of physical therapy evaluation and management learned in previous courses will be reviewed and expanded, the main focus will be on lower quarter dysfunction.  Physical therapy evaluation, assessment, intervention and prevention of soft tissue, bony, and post-surgical problems of the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, and lower extremities will be discussed from the orthopedic perspective.  This course will include planning and implementing treatment programs including exercise, mobilization, and other orthopedic physical therapy concepts.  The format of the course includes lectures, discussions, laboratory experiences, and problem-based, patient-centered case study learning activities.  Clinical competence in the evaluation and treatment of lower quarter dysfunction is to be developed.
  
  • PHT 5301 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II Lab


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5300 .
  
  • PHT 5310 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I


    6 Hours

    This course is the first in a sequence of two courses that provides an in-depth exploration of the assessment and intervention procedures used with persons with various neurological pathologies.  The focus of this course will be on neurological problems acquired in adulthood.  Theories of motor control and motor learning will be studied and applied to assessment and treatment.  Laboratories will be used to strengthen evaluation and intervention skills, especially the analysis of movement as well as planning, practicing, and modifying treatment.  The format of this course includes lectures, discussions, laboratory experiences, problem-based learning activities, community-based experiences, and patient-centered case study learning activities.  There will also be contact with persons with neurological dysfunction as part of this course. Clinical competence in the evaluation and treatment of persons with neurological impairments is to be developed.
  
  • PHT 5311 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I Lab


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5310 .
  
  • PHT 5320 Ethics in Health Care


    3 Hours

    Preparation of physical therapy students to approach ethical dilemmas objectively with a thorough understanding of professional moral responsibility. This course assists students to: distinguish ethical issues from other issues in health care; identify the ethically relevant features of a case; identify options open to a therapist faced with an ethical problem; provide justification for the best options; consider counter arguments for one’s positions; and commit to promoting the dignity of others. The format of the course includes lectures, discussions, and problem based, patient centered case study learning activities.
  
  • PHT 5340 Health & Wellness


    2 Hours

    Contemporary Issues related to wellness and health promotion are the focal points of this course.
  
  • PHT 5350 Clinical Experience II


    1 Hours

    This course promotes further development of interpersonal, communication, and patient care skills. Students evaluate and treat patients under the supervision of a clinical instructor one-day each week at local clinical facilities to practice skills learned in the didactic portion of the program. Students continue developing their plan for final long-term affiliations (PHT 5370 , PHT 5500 , PHT 5510  and PHT 5520  Physical Therapy Practice II-IV).
  
  • PHT 5360 Critical Inquiry IV


    1 Hours

    This course is the second phase of a group scholarly research project that was begun in Critical Inquiry III (PHT 5240 ). The primary focus of this seminar class is on data collection. Students are responsible for all elements associated with the data collection process, to include but not limited to:  recruiting subjects, coordinating laboratory space and equipment, calibrating equipment, completing data and informed consent forms, collecting data, and entering and securing data.  The faculty mentors from PHT 5240  continue to provide mentorship and assistance with this phase of the project.
  
  • PHT 5370 Physical Therapy Practice I


    8 Hours

    This course consists of an eight (8) week full-time clinical experience. The department allows students in this clinical course to carry an IP grade on-going since the clinical experience/course may not be completed at the end of the semester or may cross terms until completed. Clinical progress is monitored by the department while in-progress. See department page for full details on IPs.
  
  • PHT 5400 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II


    6 Hours

    This course is the second in a sequence of two courses that provides an in-depth exploration of the assessment and intervention procedures used with persons with various neurological pathologies.  The focus of this course will be on neurological problems present from birth or acquired in childhood.   Emphasis is placed on motor control and motor learning, motor development, and developmental disabilities.  Family and environmental contexts are stressed.  Laboratories (which will include some contact with children with neurological dysfunction) are used to strengthen evaluation and intervention skills, especially the analysis of movement as well as planning, practicing, and modifying treatment.  Clinical competence in the evaluation and treatment of children with neurological impairments is to be developed.
  
  • PHT 5401 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II Lab


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5400 .
  
  • PHT 5410 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy


    4 Hours

    Physical therapy evaluation, assessment, intervention, and prevention in patients with primary and secondary disorders of the cardiopulmonary systems are the focus of this course.  Principles of exercise testing and training for both healthy adults and for patients are included.  The emphasis is on designing comprehensive programs that include patient education, assistance with life-style changes, and activity prescriptions.
  
  • PHT 5411 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Lab


    0 Hours

    This is the laboratory companion course to PHT 5410 .
  
  • PHT 5420 Pharmacotherapeutics


    2 Hours

    The student is to utilize their knowledge of physiology and anatomy to develop an understanding of the effects of medication on human performance.  The course will cover the human throughout many phases of life, and will cover a number of disease states.  The course is developed to provide an understanding of substance misuse, drug interactions, drug compliance, and dosage recommendations.  The format of the course includes lectures, discussions, and problem-based, patient-centered case situation learning activities.
  
  • PHT 5430 Health Care Systems


    2 Hours

    This course will cover such topics as  current health care regulations, managed care, risk-sharing (capitation), provider and payor-sponsored delivery models, market analysis and healthcare product design. Through case studies, panels, and lectures, the course will not only provide instruction in the basic strategies of managed healthcare; but will also expose the student to real-time market dynamics.
  
  • PHT 5450 First Responder


    2 Hours

    The main focus of this course is related to the understanding of the role that physical therapists play in the field of sports physical therapy with an emphasis on the acute management of traumatic injuries and/or sudden illness.  The format of the course includes lectures, discussions, laboratory experiences, and problem-based, patient-centered case study learning activities.  Students who successfully complete this course will also receive American Red Cross certification in professional rescuer CPR and First Responder certification.
 

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