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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Courses Offered In MASTERS DEGREE

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Health Promotion

  • This course provides you with the comprehensive background and application information needed to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in a variety of settings. The course includes topics such as measures, measurement, data collection and data sampling, intervention theories, and evaluation techniques.

  • 6 Credits

  • Environment and public health

  • This clear, step-by-step course thoroughly develops and explains economic ideas and models to reflect the full spectrum of the most current health economics literature. It uses core economic themes as basic as supply and demand, as venerable as technology or labor issues, and as modern as the economics of information.

  • 6 Credits

  • Technology in Health Sciences

  • This course provides a brief, general introduction to computer literacy and information technology--at a level appropriate for you. It introduces you to the uses of information technology in health care delivery. It includes details on hardware and software, communications and networking, ethical issues, and privacy concerns.

  • 6 Credits

  • Advanced Concepts in Human Diseases

  • This course encourages you to develop an approach to the analysis, investigation and treatment of human disease. You will be introduced to useful tools and concepts that enable the study of a wide spectrum of human diseases.

  • 6 Credits

  • Health and nutrition science

  • This course provides a consistent framework for motivating you to make healthy life choices. It is the study of the relationship of food and nutrition to health. The nutrients, their characteristics, physiological functions, food sources and their interrelationship with the needs of the human body will be covered.

  • 6 Credits

  • Advanced Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology Techniques

  • This course covers advanced techniques in clinical cardiopulmonary physiology, focusing on specialized diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

  • 6 Credits

  • Clinical Applications of Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology

  • This course focuses on the clinical applications of clinical cardiopulmonary physiology, emphasizing the use of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in managing cardiopulmonary conditions.

  • 6 Credits

  • Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology Diagnostics

  • This course covers diagnostic techniques in clinical cardiopulmonary physiology, focusing on the interpretation of diagnostic tests and the identification of cardiopulmonary pathologies.

  • 6 Credits

  • Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology Research Methods

  • This course provides an overview of research methods in clinical cardiopulmonary physiology, focusing on the design, implementation, and analysis of research studies.

  • 6 Credits

  • Professional Practice in Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology

  • This course focuses on the professional aspects of clinical cardiopulmonary physiology, including ethical considerations, professional development, and career advancement.

  • 6 Credits
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Health promotion

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health education, health promotion, health educators, and program planning.
    Models for program planning in health promotion.
    Starting the planning process.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Assessing needs.
    Measurement, measures, data collection, and sampling.
    Mission statement, goals, and objectives.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Theories and models commonly used for health promotion interventions.
    Interventions.
    Community organizing and community building.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identification and allocation of resources.
    Marketing: making sure programs respond.
    Implementation: strategies and associated concerns.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluation: an overview.
    Evaluation approaches, framework, and designs.
    Data analysis and reporting.

Environment and public health

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    Microeconomic tools for health economics.
    Statistical tools for health economics.
    The production of health.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The production, cost, and technology of health care.
    Demand for health capital.
    Demand and supply of health insurance.
    Consumer choice and demand.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Asymmetric information and agency.
    Imperfect information: sid and sav.
    The organization of health insurance markets.
    Managed care.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Nonprofit firms.
    Hospitals and long-term care.
    Health care labor markets and professional training.
    The pharmaceutical industry.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Equity, efficiency, and need.
    Government intervention in health care markets.
    Government regulationprincipal regulatory mechanisms.
    Social insurance.
    Comparative health care systems and health system reform.
    The health economics of bads.
    Epidemiology and economics: aids in africa.
    The tools of economic evaluation.

Technology in health sciences

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to information technology;hardware, software, and telecommunications.
    Security and privacy in an electronic age.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to medical informatics and the administrative applications of computers.
    Telemedicine.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Information technology in radiology.
    Information technology in dentistry.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Information technology in surgery.
    Information technology in pharmacy.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computerized medical devices, assistive technology, and prosthetic devices.
    Information resources: computer assisted instruction, expert systems, health information online.

Advanced concepts in Human Diseases

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to disease.
    Immunity, inflammation, and immune disorders.
    Infectious diseases.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Neoplasms.
    Hereditary diseases.
    Nutrition and disease.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Diseases of the cardiovascular.
    Diseases of the blood.
    Diseases of the respiratory system.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Diseases of the digestive system.
    Diseases of the urinary system.
    Diseases of the reproductive system.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Diseases of the endocrine system.
    Diseases of the nervous system and special senses.
    Mental illness.
    Diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles.
    Diseases of the skin.

Health and nutrition science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting healthy behavior change
    Psychosocial health: being mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually well
    Managing stress: coping with life's challenges
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Violence and abuse: creating healthy environments
    Healthy relationships: communicating effectively with friends, family, and significant others
    Sexuality: choices in sexual behavior
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Reproductive choices: making responsible decisions
    Nutrition: eating for optimum health
    Managing your weight
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Personal fitness: improving health through exercise
    Addictions and addictive behavior: threats to wellness
    Drinking responsibly: a lifestyle challenge on campus
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tobacco and caffeine: daily pleasures, daily challenges
    Illicit drugs: use, misuse, and abuse
    Cardiovascular disease: reducing your risk
    Cancer: reducing your risk
    Infectious diseases and sexually transmitted infections: risks and responsibilities
    Noninfectious conditions: the modern maladies
    Healthy aging: a lifelong process
    Dying and death: the final transition
    Environmental health: thinking globally, acting locally
    Consumerism: selecting health care products and services
    Complementary and alternative medicine: new choices and responsibilities for healthwise consumers

Advanced Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology Techniques

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Advanced Cardiac Imaging of this course you will cover these topics:
  • 3D Echocardiography
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Coronary CT Angiography
  In Section 2 Advanced Pulmonary Imaging of this course you will cover these topics:
  • High
  • PET Scans
  • Lung Ultrasound
  In Section 3 Invasive Procedures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Electrophysiology Studies
  • Lung Biopsy
  In Section 4 Therapeutic Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Advanced Mechanical Ventilation
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Management
  In Section 5 Emerging Technologies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • AI in Cardiopulmonary Physiology
  • Wearable Devices for Monitoring
  • Telehealth Applications

Clinical Applications of Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Common Cardiopulmonary Conditions of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  In Section 2 Diagnostic Protocols of this course you will cover these topics:
  • ECG and PFT Protocols
  • Diagnostic Criteria
  • Case Studies
  In Section 3 Interventional Procedures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Cardiac Interventions
  • Pulmonary Interventions
  • Post
  In Section 4 Rehabilitation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Prescription
  In Section 5 Advanced Clinical Applications of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Heart Failure Management
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Critical Care Management

Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology Diagnostics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Diagnostic Testing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • ECG Interpretation
  • PFT Interpretation
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  In Section 2 Image Interpretation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Chest X
  • CT and MRI Interpretation
  • Ultrasound Interpretation
  In Section 3 Quantitative Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Hemodynamic Measurements
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Reporting Results
  In Section 4 Pathology Identification of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Common Cardiopulmonary Abnormalities
  • Rare and Complex Conditions
  • Case Studies
  In Section 5 Clinical Correlation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Correlating Diagnostic Findings with Clinical Data
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Multidisciplinary Approach

Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology Research Methods

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Research Design of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Formulating Research Questions
  • Study Design and Methodology
  • Sampling Techniques
  In Section 2 Data Collection of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Sources
  • Data Collection Tools
  • Data Management
  In Section 3 Statistical Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Software for Data Analysis
  • Interpreting Results
  In Section 4 Literature Review of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Conducting a Literature Search
  • Critical Appraisal of Studies
  • Writing a Literature Review
  In Section 5 Research Ethics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Considerations in Research
  • Informed Consent
  • Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

Professional Practice in Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Ethical Practice of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Principles in Healthcare
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Professional Conduct
  In Section 2 Career Development of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Certification and Credentialing
  • Continuing Education
  • Leadership Opportunities
  In Section 3 Healthcare Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Understanding Healthcare Delivery
  • Health Policy and Regulations
  • Role of the Cardiopulmonary Physiologist
  In Section 4 Patient Safety of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Safety Standards and Protocols
  • Risk Management
  • Infection Control
  In Section 5 Future Trends of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Innovations in Cardiopulmonary Physiology
  • Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring
  • Global Health and Cardiopulmonary Physiology