HAO 670: Theoretical Foundations in Occupational Therapy
This course is designed to introduce students to the theoretical models and frames of reference that guide practice in occupational therapy. Students will develop the ability to critically appraise occupational therapy theories, models and frames of reference and apply them to clinical scenarios.
HAO 671: Scholarship of Practice
This course bridges research and practice, empowering students to engage in scholarly inquiry to inform clinical excllence. Emphasis is on evidence-based practice, dissemination, and practical application.
HAO 672: Innovative Leadership for Individuals and Teams
This course is designed to introduce students to the primary skills, theories, and practices of leadership in healthcare systems. The course is designed to enable students to develop as a manager and leader within their organization via personal development. Students will gain understanding of how the consistent intentional use of leadership skills can be applied to both long-term success and short-term projects.
HAO 673: Pedagogical Theories
This course provides an in-depth exploration of teaching and learning theories relevant to occupational therapy practice across academic and clinical environments. Students will examine pedagogical and andragogical methods, adult learning principles, and evidence-based teaching strategies. Key topics include characteristics of learners, neuroscience of learning, learning preferences, health literacy, and reflective practice. Students will design educational programs tailored to diverse learning needs, foster inclusive and impactful educational experiences in occupational therapy.
HAO 674: Teaching Methods for Higher Education
This course allows students to apply learning theories, instructional methods, educational strategies in educational, community, and clinical settings. Mentorship, curriculum design, and feedback are central components.
HAO 675: Occupational Justice in Healthcare
This course is designed to explore concepts of cultural competence and social justice, focusing on healthcare access and disparities. Students will critically examine societal structures and work towards equality in their current areas of practice.
HAO 676: Capstone Development and Design
This course is designed to guide the initial stages of capstone projects, emphasizing problem identification, research methodology, and evidence-based solutions. Students will craft and plan capstone proposals to address pressing occupational therapy challenges.
HAO 677: Capstone Project & Experience
In this capstone culmination, students execute, evaluate and present their projects, integrating theory into practice. This experiential course demonstrates students' ability to implement meaningful interventions in real-world settings.
HAO 678: Advanced Advocacy and Leadership
This course develops advanced leadership and advocacy skills for occupational therapy professionals, focusing on systemic change, community impact, and policy reform. Emphasizing ethics and cultural competence, students will refine their ability to lead with purpose.
HHA 501: Health Information Essentials: Standards and Interoperability
This course provides broad but signficant immersion into the field of biomedical and health informatics with a special emphasis on the following topics: the clinical flow of data (acquisition, use, and storage of information in healthcare), biomedical research, informatics and public health, decision and cognitive science. Electronic health records, personal health records, personalized medicine, imaging, telemedicine, concepts of meaningful use, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are also explored.
HHA 502: Digital Health & AI-Enablement
Explores the intersection of digital health technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming healthcare delivery, management, and policy. Examines key digital health tools, including mobile health applications, wearable devices, electronic health records, and AI-driven decision support systems. Covers the implementation challenges and ethical considerations associated with integrating AI into healthcare environments. Through case studies, practical applications and critical analysis, helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of how AI can enhance patient care, optimize healthcare operations and support personalized medicine.
