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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 Nursing & Occupational Therapy Techniques

  • This course focuses on advanced techniques in nursing and occupational therapy. It covers topics such as advanced clinical practice, leadership strategies, and organizational behavior in healthcare settings. **Sections:**

  • 6 Credits

  • Clinical Applications of Nursing & Occupational Therapy

  • This course explores the clinical applications of nursing and occupational therapy, focusing on practical implementation and management of clinical practices. **Sections:**

  • 6 Credits

  • Nursing & Occupational Therapy Diagnostics

  • This course covers the diagnostic tools and techniques used in nursing and occupational therapy. It includes laboratory diagnostics, imaging techniques, and diagnostic decision-making. **Sections:**

  • 6 Credits

  • Nursing & Occupational Therapy Research Methods

  • This course provides an in-depth understanding of research methods in nursing and occupational therapy. It covers qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, and applying research to practice. **Sections:**

  • 6 Credits

  • Professional Practice in Nursing & Occupational Therapy

  • This course focuses on professional practice standards in nursing and occupational therapy. It covers topics such as professional ethics, continuing education, and career development. **Sections:**

  • 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 Nursing & Occupational Therapy Techniques

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Advanced Clinical Practice of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Advanced Patient Assessment Techniques
  • Complex Case Management
  • Integrative Health Approaches
  In Section 2 Leadership Strategies in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
  • Leading High
  In Section 3 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Advanced Theories of Organizational Behavior
  • Culture and Change in Healthcare Organizations
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  In Section 4 Quality Improvement Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Advanced Quality Improvement Methods
  • Lean and Six Sigma in Healthcare
  • Patient Safety Initiatives
  In Section 5 Healthcare Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Predictive Analytics in Healthcare
  • Decision Support Systems

Clinical Applications of Nursing & Occupational Therapy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Clinical Decision-Making of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Clinical Decision
  • Case
  • Ethical Considerations in Clinical Decisions
  In Section 2 Clinical Practice Guidelines of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Development of Clinical Guidelines
  • Implementing Best Practices
  • Evaluating Clinical Outcomes
  In Section 3 Interprofessional Collaboration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Role of Interprofessional Teams
  • Strategies for Effective Collaboration
  • Case Studies of Collaborative Care
  In Section 4 Patient Care Coordination of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Coordination Across Care Continuums
  • Managing Complex Patient Cases
  • Use of Care Pathways
  In Section 5 Clinical Leadership of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leadership in Clinical Settings
  • Managing Clinical Teams
  • Promoting Clinical Excellence

Nursing & Occupational Therapy Diagnostics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Laboratory Diagnostics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Common Laboratory Tests
  • Interpretation of Lab Results
  • Role of Nursing in Laboratory Diagnostics
  In Section 2 Imaging Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Overview of Diagnostic Imaging
  • Radiographic, MRI, and CT Techniques
  • Nursing Responsibilities in Imaging
  In Section 3 Diagnostic Decision-Making of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Diagnostic Reasoning Processes
  • Differential Diagnosis
  • Case Studies in Diagnostic Decision
  In Section 4 Advanced Diagnostic Tools of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Use of Advanced Diagnostic Technologies
  • Point
  • Genomic and Molecular Diagnostics
  In Section 5 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Diagnostics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Considerations in Diagnostics
  • Patient Consent and Confidentiality
  • Regulatory Compliance

Nursing & Occupational Therapy Research Methods

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Introduction to Research Methods of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Overview of Research Methodologies
  • Formulating Research Questions
  • Literature Review Techniques
  In Section 2 Qualitative Research Methods of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Designing Qualitative Studies
  • Data Collection Techniques
  • Analyzing Qualitative Data
  In Section 3 Quantitative Research Methods of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Designing Quantitative Studies
  • Statistical Analysis Techniques
  • Interpreting Quantitative Data
  In Section 4 Mixed-Methods Research of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
  • Designing Mixed
  • Data Triangulation
  In Section 5 Applying Research to Practice of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Translating Research into Practice
  • Implementing Evidence
  • Evaluating Research Impact

Professional Practice in Nursing & Occupational Therapy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Professional Ethics in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Principles in Nursing and Occupational Therapy
  • Addressing Ethical Dilemmas
  • Professional Codes of Conduct
  In Section 2 Continuing Education and Professional Development of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Importance of Lifelong Learning
  • Developing a Professional Development Plan
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  In Section 3 Career Development in Nursing and Occupational Therapy of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Career Pathways in Nursing and Occupational Therapy
  • Skills for Career Advancement
  • Networking and Professional Associations
  In Section 4 Regulatory and Legal Issues in Professional Practice of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Understanding Healthcare Regulations
  • Legal Responsibilities of Nursing and Occupational Therapy Professionals
  • Ensuring Compliance in Professional Practice
  In Section 5 Leadership and Advocacy of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Leadership Skills
  • Advocacy for Patients and the Profession
  • Influencing Health Policy