CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

HSC 7413 - Imaging for the Upper Extremity Hours: 2This online course provides a broad background reading plain film radiographs and in the radiographicpresentation of commonly occurring dysfunctions of the upper spine and upper extremity, as well ascovering the basics of MRI, CT scanning, and diagnostic ultrasound. The clinical application ofdiagnostic imaging findings to upper extremity rehabilitation is highlighted with special emphasis on theimaging of fractures and the biomechanical consequences of fractures. For each anatomical region, thereare numerous online exercises in radiographic anatomy and advanced imaging anatomy as well asinteractive exercises in description of fractures. Students will have an opportunity to apply the principlesof imaging evaluation to selected cases. Analysis, synthesis and evaluation will be demonstrated througha final portfolio displaying best practice imaging application in a student’s desired area of study.HSC 7860 - Final Scholarship Project Hours: 12The Scholarship Project (SP) involves either a research project that will result in a publishable article fora peer reviewed professional journal or involves the development of an item of equipment or educationalproduct tested for professional use. The SP complements the DHSc program by demonstratingintegration of course work and must be approved in advance by the University Graduate Council. TheScholarship Project is the culmination of the student's doctoral studies. Formal presentation of the SP toUniversity faculty is scheduled as the final element of the program. The course is offered through adistance education format.IDS 5802- Independent StudyHours: VariableThis course allows for in-depth study in the student’s area of interest or in an identified weakness. It isavailable only by permission of the Program Director. The student and a faculty member assigned by theProgram Director will identify specific objectives. The student must complete all objectives by the end ofthe trimester.IDS 6455 - Directed Study Hours: 1-4Directed study is provided to enable the student to pursue special interests beyond those available incourse offerings. The directed study is planned, implemented, and evaluated by the student with anapproved advisor. Students are encouraged to study in related disciplines and to develop affiliations withother organizations, especially those whose work could benefit our profession. This course is offeredthrough a distance education format. Registration for this course must be approved by the ProgramDirector.IDS 6460 - Directed Readings Hours 1-4This course is an independent study tailored for a student’s specific interest in a specialty area. Areas ofconcentration and topics are negotiated with the student, and a faculty advisor is assigned. The studentstudies and analyzes the literature on agreed upon advanced topics in a content area, reviews the researchmethods used, and statistical analysis relevant to the topic of interest. This course is offered through adistance education format. Registration for this course must be approved by the Program Director.IDS 7455 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4To receive academic credit for a University course, you attend the seminar (if there is one) and then doan assignment that is developed and proposed for approval by your committee and any course advisor toobtain the number of credits listed in the catalog. The format for an independent study proposal may beused for University course assignment proposals. The assignments for learners are thus largely selfdirected.You have one semester (15 weeks) to complete each approved assignment.99