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Chiropractic Practice Management |
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CHPM 4773 - Ethics and Boundaries
(2-0-2)
This course will cover the topics of ethics and professional relations from a practical perspective. Using a combination lecture/ group discussion format, ethical issues in the context of the chiropractor functioning in his/her community, family and profession will be covered. In addition, the topics of practice styles, broad/narrow scope of practice, risk management, malpractice and professional responsibility will be discussed using actual case examples.
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Chiropractic Principles and Philosophy |
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CPAP 1104 - Preparation for National Board Exams
(0.5-0-0)
The College of Chiropractic offers special assemblies - “Preparation for National Board Exams” that are available during winter and summer quarters only. These special assemblies, which are counted toward assembly graduation requirements, are for registered national board examinees. The attending students are presented with discussions of general test-taking and study strategies for either NBCE Part 1 or 2 and focus on the respective and different component exams each week. Student may enroll in either one or two “assemblies” for either PART 1 or Part 2. Credit is given, in part, for every three weeks of participation.
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CPAP 1207 - Preparation for National Board Exams
(0.5-0-0)
The College of Chiropractic offers special assemblies - “Preparation for National Board Exams” that are available during winter and summer quarters only. These special assemblies, which are counted toward assembly graduation requirements, are for registered national board examinees. The attending students are presented with discussions of general test-taking and study strategies for either NBCE Part 1 or 2 and focus on the respective and different component exams each week. Student may enroll in either one or two “assemblies” for either PART 1 or Part 2. Credit is given, in part, for every three weeks of participation.
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CPAP 1304 - Preparation for National Board Exams
(0.5-0-0)
The College of Chiropractic offers special assemblies - “Preparation for National Board Exams” that are available during winter and summer quarters only. These special assemblies, which are counted toward assembly graduation requirements, are for registered national board examinees. The attending students are presented with discussions of general test-taking and study strategies for either NBCE Part 1 or 2 and focus on the respective and different component exams each week. Student may enroll in either one or two “assemblies” for either PART 1 or Part 2. Credit is given, in part, for every three weeks of participation.
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CPAP 1500 - Chiropractic Assembly
(0.3-0-0)
A part of the D.C. curriculum at Life University is a fourteen quarter series of one-hour philosophy lectures. Attendance of three each quarter is required for graduation. These lectures provide the student with an opportunity to receive up-to-date information relating to the current trends within the chiropractic profession - on a local as well as an international level. These seminars further permit ongoing communication and philosophy reinforcement throughout the D.C. curriculum.
Chiropractic Assembly is a quarterly program of one hour assemblies held in the Main Gym. Chiropractic Assemblies are scheduled at 11:00-11:50 a.m. on Thursdays. Chiropractic Assemblies feature invited speakers from within and outside the Life University community, presenting up-to-date information relating to current philosophic, scientific, clinical, political and educational trends within the chiropractic profession, both locally and internationally, as well as presentations related to Life University’s Eight Core Proficiencies. One Assembly each quarter is devoted to communication between the president of the University and the student body. Three Assemblies are offered each quarter, usually during weeks two (2), four (4) and six (6), although the dates may vary depending on the invited speakers’ schedules.
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CPAP 1502 - Health Care Terminology
(2-0-2)
This course provides structure for learning the basics of a healthcare vocabulary by integrating in-class instruction with selfpaced study. Word-building techniques of combining word roots, prefixes and suffixes are applied to each of the body’s systems and supplemented by an introduction to common associated pathological conditions to provide a foundation for further clinical study.
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CPAP 1505 - Introduction to Philosophy, Science, and Art of Chiropractic
(2-0-2)
This introductory course will expose first quarter chiropractic students to the discipline of Chiropractic, its various philosophic, scientific and artistic components, and their relationship to each other and to patient care. It will also introduce students to the metaphysical and epistemological bases for Chiropractic’s separate and distinct healthcare approach, as well as its focus on the neuro-spinal disrelationship embodied in the vertebral subluxation.
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CPAP 1525 - Lifestyles for Health: An Introduction to Wellness
(1-0-1)
This course is designed to empower students to assess and improve their health behaviors. Students will learn and apply theories of behavioral change and lifestyle modification through wellness planning in a wellness partnering context. Students will describe risk factors for prevalent lifestyle-related disorders.
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CPAP 1600 - Rights and Responsibilities
(10-0-0)
Life University has developed a set of Eight Core Proficiencies (ECP) as part of the Vision and Values of the College. These ECP represent a value-based education. Students are expected to engage in classwork and/or seminars that develop understanding, expectations and a set of skills in all eight areas.
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CPAP 1601 - Getting to Well
(3-0-0)
This course focuses on Life University’s Value Systems and the University’s role in healthcare. This course will provide an introduction to the values, principles, mission, and vision that underpins the entire education and work experience at Life University for all faculty, staff, students, and administration. This course will also provide students and staff with a clear vision of their role as members of the Life University community and the community at large.
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CPAP 1605 - History of Chiropractic
(2-0-2)
Students are introduced to the highlights of the chiropractic profession from its inception in 1895 to the present time. Major names, dates, places and events are discussed. The growth and development of our national organizations, various chiropractic schools and various chiropractic schools of thought in both philosophy and technique are explored.
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CPAP 1615 - Chiropractic Principles
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: CPAP 1505
The basic metaphysical and biological principles of traditional chiropractic philosophy will be explored in the context of modern scientific and philosophic thought. The roles of energy, information and communication in creating, maintaining and transforming organizational states of matter will be described. The application of these basic principles of intelligent selforganization to living biological systems will be considered, including the specific nature of the organism-wide ‘consciousness’ traditionally referred to as “innate intelligence.”
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CPAP 2109 - Preparation for National Board Exams
(0.5-0-0)
The College of Chiropractic offers special assemblies - “Preparation for National Board Exams” that are available during winter and summer quarters only. These special assemblies, which are counted toward assembly graduation requirements, are for registered national board examinees. The attending students are presented with discussions of general test-taking and study strategies for either NBCE Part 1 or 2 and focus on the respective and different component exams each week. Student may enroll in either one or two “assemblies” for either PART 1 or Part 2. Credit is given, in part, for every three weeks of participation.
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CPAP 3625 - Wellness, Movement Assessment, and Conditioning
(1-2-2)
Prerequisite: CPAP 1525 TECH 2711
This course is designed to empower students to take responsibility for their health behaviors and to prepare students to assess, mentor and coach their patients in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The course includes a strong emphasis on spinal and neurological health promotion through patient active interventions and wellness planning. In the laboratory sessions, students develop and present a focused, spinal, health promotion exercise program.
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CPAP 3715 - Vertebral Subluxation Theories
(3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ANAT 2647 , DIAG 2740
The purpose of this course is to explore the paradigm of the vertebral subluxation complex, including theoretical constructs, pathophysiological mechanisms, components and multisystemic ramifications. The course will also delineate pathways of communication between the nervous, endocrine and immune systems as related to psychoneuroimmunology.
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CPAP 4725 - Advanced Wellness and Ergonomics
(2-0-2)
This course is designed to motivate and encourage students to engage in wellness-oriented lifestyles including physical, mental/ emotional and spiritual factors, which promote wellness and prevent disease. Students will develop personal wellness plans for themselves and develop strategies to empower patients, public and communities to participate in health-enhancing lifestyles. Students will become aware of lifestyle and ergonomic factors that affect health both in positive and negative ways. They will participate in corporate and community-based chiropractic/wellness presentations designed to educate and empower individuals and the public to improve their health and quality of life.
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CPAP 5705 - Issues in Traditional Chiropractic Philosophy
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: Student must be entering 6th qtr. or above, CPAP 1615
The first of three courses given as an elective seminar will provide the philosophically inclined student with the opportunity to deepen and broaden his/her knowledge and understanding of both traditional and modern perspectives on vitalistic chiropractic philosophy and its relationship to Chiropractic’s clinical, professional and political issues, as well as the philosophic issues involved in chiropractic’s relationship to other biological and healthcare professional philosophies. In this elective, students will explore Stephenson’s Chiropractic Textbook in greater detail to form a strong basis for understanding and working to advance Chiropractic’s traditional and contemporary principles.
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CPAP 5805 - Philosophic Issues in Clinical/Professional Practice
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: CPAP 5705
knowledge and understanding of both traditional and modern perspectives on vitalistic chiropractic philosophy and its relationship to chiropractic’s clinical, professional and political issues, as well as the philosophic issues involved in chiropractic’s relationship to other biological and healthcare professional philosophies. In this elective, students will explore clinical applications of chiropractic principles to the question of interference, adjusting and healing/health theories and inter-professional relationships.
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CPAP 5815 - Issues in Contemporary Vitalistic/Chiropractic Philosophy
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: CPAP 5805 (or instructor permission)
The third of three courses given as an elective seminar will provide the philosophically-inclined student with the opportunity to deepen and broaden his/her knowledge and understanding of both traditional and modern perspectives on vitalistic chiropractic philosophy and its relationship to chiropractic’s clinical, professional and political issues, as well as the philosophic issues involved in chiropractic’s relationship to other biological and healthcare professional philosophies. In this elective, students will explore contemporary issues in Vitalism, including Vitalism beyond the chiropractic profession, and begin to work toward the future of chiropractic philosophy.
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Clinical Education (Academics) |
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CLET 3757 - Clinical Skills
(2-4-4)
Prerequisites: ANAT 2647 , DIAG 2725 , DIAG 2735 , DIAG 2740 , PHYS 2535
This course will focus on the fundamentals of the patient interview, examination findings and assessment of data, differential diagnosis, diagnostic testing strategies, case management and patient communication. Students will review and refine clinical skills related to all focused regional examinations. This course will be presented in the form of lectures, team-based group discussions and labs.
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CLET 3826 - Head and Neck Clinical Case Integration
(3-2-4)
Prerequisites: CLET 3757
This course will focus on the conservative management of common cervical spine syndromes. Students will be introduced to the functional model of cervical spine syndromes via appropriate assessment, rehabilitation and management strategies. Appropriate radiographs, lab data, advanced imaging and other diagnostic information will be reviewed in the lab setting while clinical skills specific to the topic will be refined under the guidance of a faculty instructor. Each clinical topic will culminate in a weekly case conference to ensure understanding of key concepts, clinical reasoning and appropriate case management strategies. The course will integrate a variety of teaching techniques from traditional lectures to case-based and team-based learning exercises.
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CLET 3828 - Lumbar-Pelvic Clinical Case Integration
(3-2-4)
Prerequisites: CLET 3757 and TECH 2712
The course will present clinical topics that relate to the low back and specific neurological disorders through actual patient case files and integrate appropriate chiropractic management or co-management for each topic. Basic concepts will be presented in a lecture format, and students will apply the knowledge gained by participating in small group, case-based exercises. Appropriate radiographs, lab data, advanced imaging and other diagnostic information will be reviewed in the lab setting while clinical skills specific to the topic will be refined under guidance of a faculty instructor. Each clinical topic will culminate in a weekly case conference to ensure understanding of the key concepts, clinical reasoning and appropriate case management strategies. The class project for this course will consist of an oral patient case presentation in their small-group lab.
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CLET 3835 - Visceral Clinical Case Integration
(6-0-6)
Prerequisites: CLET 3757 , DIAG 3743
This course will present clinical topics and concepts that relate to common conditions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, vascular, lymphatic, integumentary and nervous systems. Pattern recognition of common disorders relating to these systems will be emphasized, and appropriate radiographs, lab data, advanced imaging and other diagnostic information will be reviewed. Benefits, precautions and risks associated with chiropractic management or comanagement of these patients will also be discussed.
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CLET 4840 - Extremity Clinical Case Integration
(3-2-4)
Prerequisites: CLET 3757 and TECH 3838
This course will focus exclusively on the extremities and their multiple related disorders. A strong emphasis will be placed on orthopedic and neurological musculoskeletal diagnosis while integrating assessment of data, differential diagnosis, diagnostic testing strategies, case management and outcomes assessment. Students will review and refine clinical skills related to specific examinations of the shoulder complex, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, pelvis, knee, ankle and foot. Chiropractic and co-management factors will be carefully considered. The course will be presented in a lecture and lab format utilizing case-based learning.
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CLET 4862 - Advanced Clinical Case Integration I
(3-2-4)
Prerequisites: CLET 4840 , PUBH 3717 , PUBH 3725 , PUBH 4747
This course will present clinical topics and concepts that relate to special patient groups and patients with multiple health concerns through actual patient case files and integrate appropriate chiropractic management or co-management for each topic. Appropriate radiographs, lab data, advanced imaging and other diagnostic information will be reviewed in the lab setting while clinical skills specific to the topic will be refined under the guidance of a faculty instructor. Each clinical topic will culminate in a weekly case conference to ensure understanding of the key concepts, clinical reasoning and appropriate case management strategies. The course will integrate a variety of teaching techniques from traditional lectures to case-based and team-based learning exercises.
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CLET 4870 - Advanced Clinical Case Integration II
(3-0-3)
Prerequisites: CLET 4840 , PUBH 3717 , PUBH 3725 , PUBH 4747 , RADD 4820
This course will present clinical topics and concepts that relate to more complex cases - cases with multiple health concerns and special case management issues through actual patient case files - and integrate appropriate chiropractic management or comanagement for each topic. Students will apply their knowledge of these topics and demonstrate their clinical reasoning skills by individually completing individual case-based exercises and small-group file review exercises.
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CLET 4874 - Advanced Clinical Case Topics
(2-0-1)
Prerequisites: CLET 3835
This course focuses on advanced clinical topics that are presented by sources from within and outside LUCC. This course will broaden the student’s clinical knowledge, awareness and attitudes through attending guest lectures, participating in panels of expert discussion, completing web-based exercises and, in certain cases, the observation of outside activities.
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Clinical Practicum Courses |
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CLIN 1501 - Clinical Patient Experience I
(0-1-0)
This course provides first quarter students the opportunity for initial exposure to the clinic system, allowing students to become patients in the clinic and/or be involved in the clinical experience by observing clinic procedures and patient assessment procedures. Students are introduced to federal confidentiality guidelines and begin to appreciate the significance of protected health information.
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CLIN 1502 - Clinical Patient Experience II
(0-1-0)
This course is a continuation of CLIN 1501 . The student will continue to be involved in clinical experiences through observing patient and intern assessment procedures. Students will begin to gain understanding and appreciation for the roles and responsibilities of a Doctor of Chiropractic while acquiring skills in establishing a doctor-patient relationship by observing patient care encounters and intern assessment procedures. Basic clinic processes and procedures are introduced, and expectations of student behavior while in clinic are reinforced. Patient confidentiality concepts are further explored.
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CLIN 1503 - Clinical Patient Observation I
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: CLIN 1502
This course allows students to begin to develop the ability to interact with patients, interns and clinic faculty, learning appropriate patient dialogue and interprofessional communication skills. Students begin to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from classroom training throughout different patient encounters.
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CLIN 2504 - Clinical Patient Observation II
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: CLIN 1502
This course introduces students to basic concepts of the patient health record and health record maintenance models. Clinical documentation strategies are introduced, laying a foundation which can be built upon in future courses. Students are given an opportunity to relate these concepts with processes utilized in the LUCC clinic system as well as observe a case management review. Students begin to become familiar with the business aspects of a chiropractic practice.
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CLIN 2505 - Clinical Recording History and Chiropractic I
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: DIAG 2725
This courses provides students the opportunity to continue to interact professionally with patients, understand appropriate patient dialogue, deepen and enhance listening and empathy skills and observe how to overcome barriers in communication with patients. Students continue to integrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during classroom training through practical application with increased responsibility. Students become more familiar with clinic operations, business forms and procedures, and how to incorporate classroom training into the daily experience of how a clinic functions.
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CLIN 2506 - Clinical Recording History and Chiropractic II
(0-1-0)
Prerequisite: CLIN 2505
This course is a continuation of CLIN 2505 and will provide a more in-depth approach to clinical reasoning, patient interview and clinical documentation.
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CLIN 3507 - Student Clinic Orientation
(1-2-2)
Prerequisites: CLIN 2506
t is presented with an introduction to the clinic policies and procedures located in the Life University Clinic Intern Handbook and also patient care procedures with emphasis on Patient Privacy (HIPAA), Case Management Review (CMR), record documentation and adjusting, utilizing the Full Spine and Life Toggle techniques. The student will also be presented with, from previous courses, a review of educational material that will emphasize practical situations. The students will be expected to continue to build upon their foundation to integrate information obtained from their patient interactions. These interactions may include patient’s history, physical examination, laboratory tests, radiographic studies and chiropractic analysis in order to develop a working diagnosis and case management plan, including goals and appropriate outcomes for care. Successful completion of this course also requires documentation of current CPR certification.
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CLIN 3601 - Clinical Knowledge Competency Test
(0-2-0)
Prerequisites: Complete all basic science courses through 6th Quarter
The student is expected to able to demonstrate and integrate basic science with chiropractic and clinical science. Their integrative knowledge basis is expected in order to proceed toward using and developing their skills within a clinical setting.
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CLIN 3608 - Student Clinic I Practicum
(0-6-3)
Prerequisites: ANLS 3715 CLET 3757 , CLIN 3507 , DIAG 3750 , RADD 2711 , RADD 3511 , TECH 2701 , TECH 3713
This course provides a transitional experience from the classroom into active patient care delivery. Students continue in their development of clinical competency through patient care in the Student Clinic. This course provides opportunities to build on acquired patient case management experiences, continuity of care concepts, providing mentoring to lower quarter students and continuing to develop clinical and reasoning skills. Patient care takes place under close supervision and direction of Student Clinic faculty clinicians who continually assess the student’s clinical competency.
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CLIN 3609 - Student Clinic II Practicum
(0-6-3)
Prerequisites: CLIN 3608
This course is a continuation of CLIN 3608 . The student continues with active student and student family patient care while mentoring lower quarter students under the guidance and supervision of a faculty clinician who assesses the intern’s clinical competency on a continuing basis.
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CLIN 3701 - OSCE- Objective Structured Clinical Examination
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: CLIN 3608 , RADD 3713 , and RADD 2712
The CLIN 3701 OSCE is a multi-station practical examination that is designed to measure the interns’ clinical competency. Specific competencies measured include the case history, physical examination, neuromusculoskeletal examination and x-ray interpretation. Full spine technique and motion palpation will also be tested (given the fourth week of the quarter). The CLIN 3701 OSCE is intended to ensure that an Intern possesses the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to enter the junior level, outpatient clinic at Life University College of Chiropractic (LUCC). The student is expected to pass an Observed Structured Clinical Examination in order to enter CLIN 3710 Practicum.
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CLIN 3709 - Outpatient Clinic Orientation
(1-0-1)
Prerequisites: CLIN 3608
This course provides a more in-depth perspective to the clinic policies and procedures located in the Life University Clinic Intern Handbook with special emphasis on outpatient care procedures, including Patient Privacy (HIPAA), Case Management Review (CMR) and record documentation.
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CLIN 3710 - Clinic Outpatient I Practicum
(0-6-3)
Prerequisites: CLIN 3609 , CLIN 3701 , CLIN 3709 , CPAP 3715 , PUBH 3615 RADD 3512 , RADD 3620 , RADD 3713
Interns begin to provide care for outpatients while continuing in their development of clinical competency through a variety of patient care encounters. The clinic faculty doctors take primary responsibility for the student’s clinical education and the direction and management of patient care. Interns continue to be assessed daily by faculty clinicians. Demonstration of ability to exercise increased clinical responsibility is expected.
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CLIN 4711 - Clinic Outpatient II Practicum
(0-6-3)
Prerequisites: CLIN 3710
This course is a continuation of CLIN 3710 . Interns continue to provide care to outpatients and continue in their development of clinical competency through continued care of patients in a Life University outpatient facility while under the direct supervision of a faculty clinician. Interns are expected to be able to handle a wide range of clinical presentations and continue to be assessed daily by faculty clinicians.
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CLIN 4712 - Clinic Outpatient III Practicum
(0-6-3)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4711
This course is a continuation of CLIN 4711 . Interns are expected to continue to handle the entire range of day-to-day clinical activities. Interns continue to provide care to outpatients and continue in their development of clinical competency through continued care of patients in a Life University outpatient facility while under the direct supervision of a faculty clinician. Interns continue to be assessed daily by faculty clinicians and are expected to pass an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) along with this course in order to advance in clinic.
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CLIN 4801 - Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: CLET 4840 , RADD 3718 , PUBH 3717 , DIAG 3755 , DIAG 3835 , CLET 3835 , CLET 3828 , CLET 3826 , and CLIN 4711
The CLIN 4801 OSCE is a multi-station practical examination that is designed to measure the Intern’s clinical competency. Specific competencies measured include the case history, critical thought, physical examination, neuromusculoskeletal examination and x-ray interpretation.
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CLIN 4812 - Level III Clinic Experience Orientation
(1-0-0)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4711
This course is designed to orientate an intern to their potential Level III Clinic Practicum experiences. An intern will be provided with the various choices of experiences currently available and specifically be guided through the information and paperwork needed to apply for a PEAK (Practice Excellence Art and Knowledge) practice, domestically (locally or out-of-state) or internationally.
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CLIN 4813 - Level III Clinic Practicum I
(0-15-7)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4712 , CLIN 4801 , CLIN 4812
Interns continue to manage outpatients in conjunction with licensed faculty doctors. Interns are now able to utilize all of the technique and diagnostic tools taught in the core curriculum. Opportunities exist that allow Interns to expand their patient care knowledge and understanding by participating in optional clinical experiences. Interns are in the final stages for preparing for their entrance into the practice of Chiropractic.
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CLIN 4814 - Level III Clinic Outpatient Practicum II
(0-15-7)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4813 or CLIN 5833
Interns are utilizing all of the skills necessary to manage a wide range of patient presentations. Interns will demonstrate the ability to accept graduated responsibilities in conjunction with delivering patient care. Opportunities exist that allow Interns to expand their patient care knowledge and understanding by participating in supervised clinical experiences. Interns will complete their quantitative requirements in anticipation of graduation.
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CLIN 4834 - Level III Immersion Practicum
(0-24-12)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4813 or CLIN 5833
Interns are utilizing all of the skills necessary to manage a wide range of patient presentations. Interns will demonstrate the ability to accept graduated responsibilities in conjunction with delivering patient care. Opportunities exist that allow Interns to expand their patient care knowledge and understanding by participating in supervised clinical experiences. Interns will complete their quantitative requirements in anticipation of graduation. Interns are immersed in one Adjunct Faculty’s private practice. Credit is given in place of CLIN 4814 and up to six credits toward the general elective graduation requirement.
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CLIN 5600 - Clinic Re-entry/Entry Exam
(0-2-0)
This course is designed to assess a student’s skills, after a clinic absence of one or more quarters, for placement back into or transfer into the clinic practicum environment. Assessment is offered twice each quarter.
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CLIN 5700 - (10th) Student Clinic Practicum Elective
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: CLIN 3609 and not taken or “NP” OSCE/CLIN 3701 and CLIN 5600 (Clinic Re-entry test if applicable)
This course is for ninth quarter interns who are academically ineligible to participate in the next student clinic - CLIN 3710 - but wish to continue the opportunity to maintain and continue to develop clinical skills in the student clinic environment. This 0 credit course will bill the same as 1 credit of tuition.
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CLIN 5800 - (13th) Outpatient Clinic Practicum Elective
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4712 and not taken or “NP” OSCE/CLIN 4801 and CLIN 5600 (Clinic Re-entry test if applicable)
This course is for thirteenth quarter interns that are academically ineligible to participate in the Level III outpatient clinic choices - i.e. CLIN 4813 - but wish to continue the opportunity to maintain and continue to develop clinical skills in the outpatient clinic environment. This 0 credit course will bill the same as 1 credit of tuition.
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CLIN 5823 - (14th) Level III Practicum Elective
(0-1-0)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4801 and CLIN 5600 (Clinic Re-entry test if applicable)
This course is for fourteenth quarter interns or above who wish to limit their participation in the Level III clinic choices but will continue the opportunity to maintain and continue to develop clinical skills in the Level III clinic environment. This 0 credit course will bill the same as 1 credit of tuition.
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CLIN 5833 - Level III Immersion Practicum
(0-24-12)
Prerequisites: CLIN 4712 , CLIN 4801 , CLIN 4812
Interns continue to manage outpatients in conjunction with licensed faculty doctors. Interns are now able to utilize all of the technique and diagnostic tools taught in the core curriculum. Opportunities exist that allow Interns to expand their patient care knowledge and understanding by participating in optional clinical experiences. Interns are in the final stages for preparing for their entrance into the practice of Chiropractic. Interns are immersed in one Adjunct Faculty’s private practice. Credit is given in place of CLIN 4813 and up to six credits toward the general elective graduation requirement.
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Computer |
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CIM 101 - Introduction to Computers
(5-0-5)
The computer literacy course is designed to acquaint students with practical computer skills, including the word processing, database and spreadsheet applications used commonly in professional contexts. The student will be introduced to academic Internet resources, multimedia techniques, personal data security and basic computer science. (When offered online for remote degree students who are off-campus, the student will be required to purchase specific hardware, various software, and proctoring fees. On-campus students are expected to take the lab format).
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CIM 102 - Introduction to Computers (Remote Sites)
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: DEO 100
This computer literacy course, exclusively for students in fully online degrees and online programs, is designed to provide practical computer skills, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications commonly used in professional contexts. The student will be introduced to academic Internet resources, multimedia techniques, data security, and basic computer science. Skills in Cloud applications to empower the online learner will be addressed.
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CIM 201 - Programming I - Visual Basic
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 101
This course is designed to introduce the student to computer programming. Areas of emphasis will include: The Program Development Cycle and its components of Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Debugging and Documentation; Fundamentals of good programming practice; Variables, Interfaces, Use of Arrays, Sequential Files and Object logic. Visual Basic will be the primary introductory language for the course.
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CIM 204 - Programming IV - Adv. VB
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 201
This course is designed to train the student to program in the VISUAL BASIC language. It adds to the skills learned in the CIM 201 class. Areas of emphasis will include: The Program Development Cycle and its components of Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Debugging and Documentation; Fundamentals of good programming practice; and use of Arrays, Sequential Files and Random-Access Files. Emphasis will be placed on programming in a user’s Window interface controls, objects, images and data structures.
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CIM 205 - Business Computer Applications
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 101
This course is a brief study of business computers and their valuable contribution to the business process. A major portion of the course will be devoted to study and hands-on experience with microcomputers in a variety of business areas.
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CIM 230 - CIM Seminars *This course can be repeated.
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 101
This course is composed of guest lecturers, field trips or general discussions on current events in the computer information management field.
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CIM 250 - Operating Systems
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 201
This course is designed to familiarize students with multiple operating systems architecture and to give them practical overview and experience in system installation and modification. Essential operating systems commands, maintenance and configuration will be covered to support business needs.
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CIM 301 - Java Programming
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: CIM 101 ; MAT 101 - min grade C
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the programming process in Java. Areas of emphasis will include Java syntax, input and output, control logic, methods, object-oriented design, Swing Class graphical user interface, error handling and use of a graphical programming environment.
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CIM 302 - C# Programming
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: CIM 201 or CIM 301
This course is a general introduction to the “C#” programming language. Students will apply all the basic syntax. This course includes how to compile, run and build applications. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of the C# programming language. Students will use C# to build simple user applications that follow object-based programming with GUI. Topics include: C# Syntax, Input and Output, Control Structure, Building Methods, Arrays and References, Object-based Programming, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Graphical User Interface Concepts and Exception Handling.
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CIM 304 - Business Application Development
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: CIM 201 or CIM 301 or Dept. Approval
Design and implement a specific business application utilizing an approved programming language using formal development techniques.
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CIM 305 - Management Information Systems
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 101
The Management Information Systems (MIS) field is concerned with the science and practice of using and selection of MIS systems to be used in industry and business. MIS will be explored as it is used in decision support systems and business data tracking systems to support business processes.
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CIM 310 - Data Communication and Networking
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: CIM 101 ; MAT 101
The student will be provided an overview of Data Communications and Networks used in business. Networking essentials and emerging technologies will be addressed. An overview of local area networks, their topologies and protocols will be taught. Lab simulations are included on network design, configuration, maintenance and security.
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CIM 320 - Health Information Management
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 101
This course examines healthcare organizations from the perspective of managing data and information systems. Students will identify healthcare processes with information systems as the main focus. The goal of the course is to identify key issues enabling the management of healthcare systems today so that both information management professionals and healthcare professionals can be effective in such systems. Specific federal regulations, vendor options, databases, security and Cloud-based tools will be discussed. Hands-on software skills in data analytics will be included. Alternative health record requirements, including those for mental health centers, chiropractic and long-term facilities will be explored.
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CIM 330 - Database Design
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: MAT 101 , CIM 101
This course in Database Design introduces students to current and relational database structures. Skills taught will enable to design of databases using constraints, normalization, queries, and SQL. The main emphasis is on using databases to solve business problems.
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CIM 350 - Multi-Media Business for Individual & Business Communication
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 101
A hands-on course in the development of multi-media business presentations. Students design and author presentations based on clients’ needs. Skills explored will include digital imaging, audio/video editing, and 3-D modeling.
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CIM 355 - Web Design & Programming
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 101
A hands-on course in the development of business level web pages. Students design and code websites based on client needs. This course will survey the latest activities in the fast moving and changing e-commerce Web market place. Development skills will include design software, HTML, CSS, XML and web server use.
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CIM 370 - Software Project Management
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: MAT 101 ; CIM 201 or CIM 301
This course teaches proven planning procedures, leading toward the successful management of a software project. The student will use the development process to learn how to manage software activities by using proper controls and then tracking their progress. Quality testing, risk assessment, task estimation, resource management and priority management are covered to prepare the student for managing their own software projects.
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CIM 405 - Decision Support and Expert Systems
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 305
The student will learn current tools and techniques available to support managerial decision-making. Analysis and practice in the building and use of decision support systems and expert/knowledge-based systems will be discussed. The student will have hands-on experience in the use of decision support systems such as spreadsheets.
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CIM 410 - System Analysis & Design
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: CIM 305
A project-based introduction to the principles of business information systems design, including the System Development Lifecycle method and procedures involved in requirements assessment, planning, UML modeling and controlling the development and modification of a computer-based information system in an organization.
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CIM 441-445 - CIM Internship *This course can be repeated.
(1 to 5*)
Prerequisites: CIM 101 , CIM 201 , CIM 305 , Dept. Approval
This course is designed to provide students with community based learning experience in the field of Computer Information Management or directed studies. To register, the student must obtain prior written approval from the Department Head of Business. *(Credits are determined according to the following: four hours worked equals one credit, six hours worked equals two credits, eight hours worked equals three credits, 10 hours worked equals four credits, 12 hours worked equals five credits.) Up to 15 credits may be taken in this category.
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CIM 450 - Senior CIM Project I
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: CIM 410 & Instructor Approval, CIM 305 CIM 330
Students will be assigned or personally develop a CIM project as their senior project. It may include, but is not limited to, systems analysis and design, data communication design, database design and/or management of a CIM project or programming effort. The project must be pre-approved by the CIM faculty and Department of Business department head.
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CIM 451 - Senior CIM Project II
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
This course is designed to give the motivated student an additional chance to demonstrate their ability to integrate the CIM curriculum by seeking an IT certification approved by the department within the student’s chosen area of specialization.
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DIAG 2725 - Visceral Diagnosis
(4-4-6)
Prerequisites: ANAT 1625
This course enables the student to acquire and demonstrate a knowledge base in anatomy, physiology and visceral pathology, as well as the clinical presentations of visceral disorders. Special emphasis is placed upon the chiropractic approaches to these processes and their potential neurological origins. This knowledge base includes clinical presentations, which will enable the student to provide proper chiropractic care and/or referral when indicated. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the physical examination and clinical assessment of visceral disorders. The concepts of critical thinking and differential diagnosis are introduced in this class.
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DIAG 2730 - Orthopedic Diagnosis
(3-4-5)
Prerequisite: ANAT 1607 , ANAT 1615
This course is a survey and introduction to the principles of orthopedic diagnosis. It provides the student with a basic understanding of the orthopedic examination of the spine and extremities. The student must demonstrate proficiency in skills required to perform these orthopedic examinations as applied to chiropractic practice.
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DIAG 2735 - Clinical Laboratory Studies
(3-4-5)
Prerequisites: PHYS 1525 , MICR 1531
This course is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of clinical laboratory findings as related to disorders of the human organism, including vertebral subluxation. The student will learn in lecture basics of clinical laboratory tests, the significance of high and low values and how to correlate abnormal test results found on a clinical laboratory report in order to ascertain a clinical impression. In laboratory, students will learn to perform, analyze and interpret the Routine Urinalysis and the Complete Blood Count, including hematocrit. Additionally, they will learn venipuncture technique and the determination of blood glucose in peripheral blood. Throughout the quarter, development of critical thinking skills will be a primary concern. Students will be given case studies, including some abnormal laboratory tests, and will be asked to produce an impression or working diagnosis from these histories and explain the rational of their conclusions. Students will interpret and/or perform a minimum of 25 complete urinalysis, 2 venipuncture, 20 blood glucose readings and 20 complete blood count. Transfer students must audit the course, and in lab, perform the required tests.
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DIAG 2740 - Neurological Diagnosis
(4-2-5)
Prerequisite: ANAT 2646 , DIAG 2730
The signs, symptoms and pathophysiology associated with diverse disorders of the nervous system, including biomechanical, congenital, infectious, metabolic, toxic and degenerative conditions, are delineated in this course. Neurology as related to Chiropractic is emphasized. Students are evaluated on their performance of the neurological examination relative to their competence, professional demeanor and the ability to establish patient rapport.
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DIAG 3743 - Gastroenterological Diagnosis
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: DIAG 2725 , PUBH 3617
The working of the gastrointestinal tract in health and disease and its relationship with the systemic disease conditions, nutritional processes, the musculoskeletal and nervous systems are detailed in this course. Special attention is drawn to functional gastrointestinal complaints commonly seen in the chiropractic office and how these may be related to a variety of disorders. Case management of a series of conditions amenable to conservative care is discussed as are indications for appropriate referral.
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DIAG 3745 - Genitourinary Diagnosis
(2-0-2)
Prerequisites: DIAG 2735
The course is designed to give students a strong background in understanding the genitourinary system from a clinical chiropractic viewpoint. Genitourinary problems are varied and common in practice and are often related to Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Due consideration is given to the necessity of the presence of a third party as a proper office procedure. AIDS is discussed in significant detail in this course.
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DIAG 3750 - Special Senses Diagnosis
(3-2-4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 2535
This course provides students with an in-depth consideration of the sensory organs (eyes, ears, nose and throat), including both normal and abnormal findings as related to the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. The student’s knowledge base incorporates normal and abnormal clinical findings within the realm of special senses, as well as basic dermatological findings that will be illustrated and categorized. Students will demonstrate proficiency in performing examinations of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Those conditions most commonly encountered in chiropractic practice are emphasized. The chiropractic management of these conditions will be discussed as they relate to the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.
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DIAG 3755 - Geriatric Diagnosis
(2-0-2)
Prerequisites: CLET 3757
This course provides details of the special problems presented by the elderly patient as they are related to the delivery of chiropractic care. Chronic afflictions of the aged receive special emphasis. Students will integrate all elements of patient histories to identify the pathophysiological process(es) responsible for primary and secondary problems.
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DIAG 3765 - Pediatric Diagnosis
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: ANAT 2647 , PSYC 3505
This course provides the student with information related to the delivery of chiropractic care to the pregnant female and the newborn infant as well as to the ongoing care of the developing infant through adolescence. Various febrile diseases and developmental abnormalities receive special emphasis. Students will integrate all elements of patient history to identify the pathophysiological process(es) responsible for primary and secondary problems.
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DIAG 3835 - Integrated Diagnosis
(0-2-1)
Prerequisites: CLET 3757 , DIAG 3743
Physical examination skills will be refined under the guidance of a faculty instructor through weekly, skills-based labs.
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DIAG 5650 - Injury Assessment of the Lower Body (MSHS 6500 )
(3-2-3)
Prerequisite: CLIN 3609 (10th quarter student or above)
This course provides the systematic evaluation of exercise-induced injuries to the lower body including the hip and groin. Prevention and management of these injuries are also considered.
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DIAG 5652 - Injury Assessment of the Upper Body (MSHS 6450 )
(3-2-3)
Prerequisite: CLIN 3609 (10th quarter student or above)
This course provides the systematic evaluation of exercise-induced injuries to the upper body, including the head, neck and low back. Prevention and management of these injuries are also considered.
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DIAG 5753 - Introduction to Functional Neurology and Basic Eye Movements
(2-2-3)
Prerequisite: CLIN 3609 (10th quarter student or above)
The student will be introduced to the concepts of functional neurology, the uses of neurologic procedures as a means of rehabilitation, and will cover the signs, symptoms, pathophysiology and neural aspects associated with oculomotor disorders delineated in this course. Intervention in oculomotor disorders as related to Chiropractic is emphasized. Students are evaluated on their performance of the neurological examination and their ability to integrate and apply their understanding of the neural basis for oculomotor disorders into a holistic strategy of chiropractic-based intervention.
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DIAG 5757 - Vestibular Functional Assessment and Rehabilitation
(2-2-3)
Prerequisite CLIN 3609 (10th quarter student or above)
The signs, symptoms, pathophysiology and neural aspects associated with vestibular disorders are delineated in this course. Intervention in vestibular disorders as related to Chiropractic is emphasized. Students are evaluated on their performance of the neurological examination and their ability to integrate and apply their understanding of the neural basis for vestibular into a holistic strategy of chiropractic-based intervention.
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DIAG 5841 - Neurological Basis of Behavioral Disorders
(2-2-3)
Prerequisite: CLIN 3609 (10th quarter student or above)
The signs, symptoms, pathophysiology and neural aspects associated with childhood behavioral disorders are delineated in this course. Intervention in childhood behavioral disorders as related to Chiropractic is emphasized. Students are evaluated on their performance of the neurological examination and their ability to integrate and apply their understanding of the neural basis for behavioral disorders into a holistic strategy of chiropractic-based intervention.
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DIAG 5865 - Advanced Pediatric Diagnosis
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: DIAG 3765
This course provides the student with advanced information related to the delivery of chiropractic care to the pediatric and prenatal patient. This course will encompass many of the growing challenges seen in a primary care, family-based practice, including the variety of disabilities today’s children face, dealing with traumatic injuries, assessing the specialized nutritional needs of children and the emerging necessity of understanding pediatric neurology. Students will integrate higher levels of differential diagnosis as the skill of triage is taught to prepare participants to identify subtle pathophysiological processes being seen regularly in a pediatric practice.
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DTR 511 - Dietetic Internship
(total 32 crs.)
Prerequisites: Dietetics degree and passing approval screening
The Dietetic Internship at Life University is designated as a 32 credit hour, nine-month (1480 hours during 37 week), nondegree, post-baccalaureate program that provides interns with necessary knowledge and skills to be eligible to sit for the national registration exam for dietitians and to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the field of dietetics. Up to twelve interns can be admitted to the program, which starts the end of August and is completed by the end of May of the next year.
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ECO 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: BSN 101 , MAT 101
Analysis of price and output determination under various market structures, income distribution, resource allocation, domestic problems and international trade are included in this course.
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ECO 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics
(5-0-5)
Prerequisites: BSN 101 , MAT 101
This course provides an analysis of social-economic goals, money and credit systems, theories of national income, employment, and economic growth.
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ENG 109 - Critical Reading and Thinking
(5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Placement test
This course is designed to develop the student’s critical thinking abilities through a variety of literary, academic and journalistic writings. The student will look at contemporary issues from varying perspectives and will practice evaluating evidence and supporting opinions logically. The readings and assignments will challenge the student’s ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize ideas from a variety of sources and to question his or her own views in light of new information.
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ENG 110 - Fiction Writing
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: ENG 101
A workshop on fiction writing, including a review of story elements and narrative techniques. Students will submit three short stories or selected pieces from a longer work.
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ENG 111 - Poetry Writing
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: ENG 101
A workshop in poetry writing, including a discussion of the literary elements and techniques. Students will submit a series of five short poems, complete writing exercises in class, and respond to the work of their peers.
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ENG 112 - Screenwriting
(2-0-2)
Prerequisite: ENG 101
A workshop in screenwriting, including a discussion of dramatic elements and techniques. Students will compose three short scenes, complete writing exercises in and out of class and participate in readings and discussions.
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