Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
This is the final course of the three courses for the development of the evidence based scholarly project in advanced practice nursing . The focus is the completion , defense and dissemination of the evidence based project .
NUR-821 Dnp Scholarly Internship 3 ( 3 ) This course is the clinical practice component complementing the didactic of APN Scholarly Project 3 that requires 135 clinical hours . Students will continue to engage in clinical practice and expertise development . The course will offer the student a venue to complete , evaluate and disseminate the evidence based project Prerequisites : NUR-830 Dnp Scholarly Advisement ( 3 ) This course provides ongoing faculty advisement until completion and defense of the capstone project .
Occupational Therapy
OSC-501 Foundations of Occupational Science ( 3 ) [ Entry-level Master ’ s students only ] Introduces the academic discipline of Occupational Science and its relationship to occupational therapy . The complex nature of occupation is explored from an interdisciplinary perspective . Emphasis on how occupational injustices can limit occupational performance and occupational participation , and how the therapeutic use of occupation can influence the development and / or recovery of persons with disabling conditions . Prerequisites : none
OSC-502 Neuroscience of Occupational Behavior ( 2 ) Covers body functions and structures of the nervous system , including the impact of nervous system impairment on occupational behavior . Prerequisites : none
OSC-503 Functional Anatomy for Occupational Therapy ( 3 ) In-depth study of the body functions and structures of the human body with major emphasis on functional anatomy within the domain of concern for occupational therapy . Includes a practice lab . Prerequisites : none
OSC-505 Foundations of Occupational Therapy ( 3 ) Introduction to the foundations of the occupational therapy profession including its history , philosophical base , professional terminology , theory development , frames of reference , and the varied scope and roles of the occupational therapy practitioner . Prerequisites : OSC-502 , OSC-503 ( Required , Previous ).
OSC-506 Creativity and Activity Analysis ( 2 ) Exploration of the historical and contemporary use of creativity in the promotion of health through client-centered activities to promote health and recovery . Emphasis on the analysis , grading , and managing of complexity of therapeutic activities . Includes a practice lab . Prerequisites : OSC-502 , OSC-503 ( Required , Previous ).
OSC-507 Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy ( 3 )
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