May 10, 2024  
2016-2017 ATSU University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 ATSU University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Occupational Therapy

  
  • OT 632 - Psychosocial Occupational Therapy I


    3 credit hours

    Theoretical foundations and frames of reference of occupational therapy for individuals with psychiatric conditions. Focus is on the evaluation of skills and deficits as related to frames of reference for persons with different psychiatric conditions. Prerequisite s: OT 523 , OT 600 
  
  • OT 633 - Physical Disabilities II


    3 credit hours

    Continuation of Physical Disabilities I. Focus is on evaluation, treatment, and documentation of skills and deficits for persons with various physical disabilities along the continuum of care. Level I fieldwork is required. Prerequisites: OT 611 , OT 623  Co-requisite OT 637 , OT 625 
  
  • OT 634 - Professional Development I


    1 credit hour

    First course in a series of two aimed to promote the growth and development of students to become reflective occupational therapy professionals who view themselves as lifelong learners. Includes an exploration of the role of occupational therapy in the promotion of health and the prevention of disease and disability.
  
  • OT 635 - Practice Management in Occupational Therapy


    3 credit hours

    Principles of organization and management in the healthcare system today. Models covered include nonprofit, proprietary, entrepreneurial, and corporate facilities. Systems of managed care and changes in healthcare delivery are examined. Leadership theories and application to occupational therapy are explored.
  
  • OT 637 - Level I Fieldwork (Physical Disabilities)


    1 credit hour

    A one-week rotation that is taken in conjunction with OT 633 . The student is expected to integrate content from Physical Disabilities II into a practice setting. Course is taken on a pass/fail basis. (Co-requisite: OT 633 )
  
  • OT 641 - Technology and Occupational Therapy


    3 credit hours

    This is an exploratory course on current assistive technology for occupational therapy treatment and enhancement of function. Use of computers, switches, software programs, adaptive equipment, diagnostic, medical, and environmental controls are explored. Hands on exploration of a range of technology options covering areas including: seating/positioning, environmental access, communication, learning, and sensory impairments.
  
  • OT 642 - Psychosocial Occupational Therapy II


    3 credit hours

    Treatment planning and intervention for individuals with psychosocial conditions. Focus is on integrating specific theories and frames of reference into the treatment process. Level I fieldwork is required. Prerequisite: OT 632  Co-requisite OT 647 
  
  • OT 644 - Practice Issues and Trends in Occupational Therapy


    2 credit hours

    Current trends and issues within the occupational therapy profession, including the impact of legislative decisions, and changing practice roles and emerging practice areas are covered.
  
  • OT 646 - Professional Development II


    1 credit hour

    Second course in a series of two aimed to promote the growth and development of students to become reflective occupational therapy professionals who view themselves as lifelong learners. This course includes a survey and re-examination of methods of assessment and intervention used by occupational therapists across a variety of medical, educational, and community based practice settings. Discussion related to students’ experiences from Fieldwork Level I combined with additional practice scenarios are used to develop clinical reasoning regarding screening, assessment, intervention and transition planning across the continuum of care to prepare for Fieldwork Level II and for future entry-level OT practice.
  
  • OT 647 - Level I Fieldwork (Psychosocial Dysfunction)


    1 credit hour

    A one-week rotation that is taken in conjunction with OT 642 . The student is expected to integrate content from Psychosocial Occupational Therapy II into a practice setting. Course is taken on a pass/fail basis. (Co-requisite: OT 642 )
  
  • OT 650 - Independent Study/Tutorial


    3 credit hours

    Study of a focused topic on an individual basis.
  
  • OT 751 - Level II Fieldwork, Fall


    12 credit hours

    An in-depth (full time for 12 weeks) supervised experience with responsibility for providing occupational therapy services to clients with various occupational performance deficits. (Prerequisite: OT 751, successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher of all didactic work scheduled for completion prior to the start of the Fieldwork)
  
  • OT 752 - Level II Fieldwork, Spring


    12 credit hours

    An in-depth (full-time for 12 weeks) supervised experience with responsibility for providing occupational therapy services to clients with various occupational performance deficits. Prerequisite: Successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher of all didactic work scheduled for completion prior to the start of the Fieldwork
  
  • OT 753 - Level II Fieldwork, Elective


    8 credit hours

    An in-depth (full-time for 8-12 weeks) supervised experience with responsibility for providing occupational therapy services to clients in a selected interest area. (Prerequisites: OT 751 , OT 752 )
  
  • OT 754 - Directed Research


    2 credit hours

    Research under faculty supervision. Requires filing of course objectives with the designated faculty mentor(s).
  
  • OT 755 - Certification Examinations Preparation


    1 credit hour

    Comprehensive review of occupational therapy theory, application, and process in preparation for the national certification examination for occupational therapists. Includes study and test-taking strategies. (Prerequisites: OT 751 , OT 754 ).
  
  • OT 802 - Advanced Theory & Philosophy in Occupational Therapy


    3 credit hours

    This course is a review, discussion, and analysis of the current theoretical and philosophical basis for occupational therapy practice.
  
  • OT 803 - Trends in Occupational Therapy


    3 credit hours

    Current practice issues and trends within the occupational therapy profession are studied.
  
  • OT 807 - Research Methodology


    3 credit hours

    A survey of basic quantitative and qualitative research designs and methods used in research relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Emphasis is placed on learning how to critically evaluate research and become a better consumer of it.
  
  • OT 808 - Statistics


    3 credit hours

    Through this course students become acquainted with, and develop a better understanding of, the statistical methods and techniques most commonly utilized in healthcare and education research. Interpretation of results of statistical analyses and assessment of the appropriateness of test selection are presented.
  
  • OT 811 - Evidence Based Practice I


    3 credit hours

    First course in a series of two on the topic of evidence-based practice (EBP). This first EBP course provides an introduction to the concept of EBP, discusses the fundamental need to structure EBP within the framework of occupational therapy practice, and introduces students to the key underlying components and stages of EBP. The course provides students with the opportunity to, not only gain theoretical knowledge about the stages, but also engender skills that will allow them to begin to implement these in their practice.
  
  • OT 812 - Evidence Based Practice II


    3 credit hours

    This course is the second in the series of two evidence-based practice (EBP) courses. Building on the EBP skills learned during OT 811 , this course follows an evidence-based journal club format, involving small group work in a specific clinical area, offering students the opportunity to further enhance their EBP skills through implementation of the EBP process in additional exploration of clinical questions. Emphasis is also placed on reflecting upon and examining how the clinical reasoning processes underlying EBP influence one’s clinical decision-making and practice. Prerequisite: OT 811 
  
  • OT 833 - Holistic School-Based Practice


    3 credit hours

    This course holistically addresses OT practice in school systems settings. Topics include, but are not limited to, IDEA, ADA 504, psychosocial intervention, and transition planning.
  
  • OT 841 - Issues in Pediatric Practice


    3 credit hours

    Focus of study will be evaluation of the strengths and limitations of various treatment methods and modalities used in pediatric practice.
  
  • OT 842 - Advances in Sensory Integration Theory and Practice


    3 credit hours

    Focus of study will be the theoretical foundation, research, and current treatment methods of sensory integration theory and practice.
  
  • OT 843 - Early Intervention: Working with Children 0-3 and Their Families


    3 credit hours

    Overview of federal legislation involving the role of OT in early intervention will be discussed. Study will focus on OT programming in natural environments, family-centered practice, goal writing for the IFSP, and transition planning to preschool.
  
  • OT 844 - Critical Thinking in Pediatric Intervention


    3 credit hours

    This course will explore in depth the foundation, research efficacy, similarities, and differences among the theoretical frameworks commonly employed by occupational and physical therapists working with children in a variety of contexts. Students will evaluate best practice in clinical application with a variety of diagnoses.
  
  • OT 845 - Application of Technology to Occupational Therapy Practice


    3 credit hours

    Current technology utilized for occupational therapy practice and treatment of dysfunction. Use of computers, switches, software programs, adaptive equipment, diagnostic, medical, and environmental controls are explored.
  
  • OT 847 - Issues in Geriatric Practice


    3 credit hours

    This course holistically addresses issues and intervention practices with geriatric populations. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, occupations of the elderly, adaptations for healthy living, and mental health issues.
  
  • OT 849 - Addressing the Needs of the Medically Fragile Child


    3 credit hours

    The role of OT intervention in school and home environments for the medically fragile child is explored.
  
  • OT 850 - Independent Project


    1 credit hour

    Independent investigation of a topic of interest. Approval of independent study option is by the faculty and chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy.
  
  • OT 875 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy


    3 credit hours

    Special topic colloquium the focus of which changes year to year, allowing for in-depth exploration of a particular content area of interest to the field of occupational therapy.
  
  • OT 880 - Capstone Experience in Occupational Therapy I


    3 credit hours

    First course in a series of three for the M.S. in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies Capstone Experience. During the first half of this course, students identify, develop, and articulate their ideas for their capstone terminal projects. During the second half of the course, students identify, locate, and review literature and other sources of information pertinent to their projects (that will provide a foundation for proceeding with the work they propose to do as their actual capstone project). Prerequisite: completion of at least 18 credits of the AMOT Program curriculum; permission of the AMOT Program Director
  
  • OT 881 - Capstone Experience in Occupational Therapy II


    3 credit hours

    Second course in a series of three for the M.S. in Advanced Occupational Therapy Capstone Experience. During this second part of the course sequence, students develop proposals for their capstone projects. Students also serve as “advisors” and reviewers of their peers’ project proposals. Prerequisite: OT 880 
  
  • OT 882 - Capstone Experience in Occupational Therapy III


    3 credit hours

    Third course in a series of three for the M.S. in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies Capstone Experience. During this third part of the course sequence, students will implement their capstone projects, document their project experiences, produce final “products” or “artifacts” associated with their projects, write a paper about their project using OT Practice Author Guidelines and consider potential venues for future dissemination and publication. Students will also serve as “advisors” to their peers and reviewers of their peers’ progress reports and summaries. Prerequisite: OT 881 
  
  • OTDE 6120 - Pathophysiology & Conditions


    3 credit hours

    This course is an introduction to the basic pathological processes as well as the clinical management of common diseases, conditions and disorders across the lifespan. The fundamentals of general pathology covered include the mechanism of cell injury & healing, response to infection, and disorders of the immune system. In addition, the etiology, pathogenesis, and morphologic manifestation of disease in the major organ systems are discussed with emphasis on the relationship between pathology and the signs/symptoms of disease. Diagnoses, prognoses, typical course of illness and its effects on occupational performance will be reviewed. Medical management and other treatment strategies will be discussed.
  
  • OTDE 6130 - Neuroscience: Basis for Human Behavior


    3 credit hours

    This course will present the development, structure, and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the autonomic nervous system, ventricular system and meninges. Blood supply, sensory and motor systems, reflex pathways, and sequelae of lesions of the nervous system will be presented. Beginning assessment of neurological conditions will be demonstrated. This course includes clinical case analysis of frequently seen neurological conditions in occupational therapy practice.
  
  • OTDE 6140 - Analysis of Human Movement


    3 credit hours

    This course covers the principles of kinesiology and biomechanics as they relate to human motion. An understanding of human motion is necessary for physical evaluation and occupational analysis in occupational therapy. The functional application of human motion is covered, including evaluation techniques of goniometry and manual muscle testing.
  
  • OTDE 6210 - Foundations I: History & Philosophy of Occupational Therapy


    2 credit hours

    This course examines the development of occupational therapy as a profession. Occupational therapy will be investigated from the perspective of its historical and cultural context, including philosophy and social movements, political and economic influences, and the rise of American medicine. The course will illustrate how the areas and methods of occupational therapy training/education and practice have changed over time.
  
  • OTDE 6220 - Foundations II: Occupation-based Activity Analysis & Synthesis


    2 credit hours

    This course provides an introduction to and application of occupational analysis to tasks and will assist the student in accessing their imagination and creativity through opportunities to engage in art, craft, play and activity. The history of the OT profession will continue to be discussed to include early interest of occupational therapists in the healing power of craft; an interest that is being resurrected by contemporary craftsmen to a popular place in present day American society. Concepts of grading and adapting occupations will be explored and opportunity will be given to apply principles of the teaching and learning process. Students will use their exposure to the ‘doing’ of activities to not only engage their creativity but to develop proficiency in the analysis of activity performance, a core occupational therapy skill that can then generalize to the analysis of activity and occupation on a much broader level.
  
  • OTDE 6310 - Fundamentals of Service Provision Across the Continua of Care


    3 credit hours

    This course provides a broad overview of the various contexts of occupational therapy service provision that comprise the continua of care across the lifespan. Occupational therapists’ roles within these systems are explored and discussed, including in medical, educational and community-based settings. An introduction to professional responsibilities including documentation is also provided.
  
  • OTDE 6410 - Professional Development I: Professionalism


    2 credit hours

    This course will provide a foundation for exploring the roles and responsibilities associated with becoming a health professional. Main topics will include professionalism, ethics and values of the profession of occupational therapy, clinical reasoning and evidence based practice, and an introduction to the importance of life long learning.
  
  • OTDE 6420 - Professional Development II: Prevention and Health Promotion


    2 credit hours

    This course is designed to stimulate critical thinking about the relationship of occupation to health, wellbeing, and participation. Occupational justice and social/health disparities as they influence engagement in health promoting occupations will be discussed. Concepts central to prevention of illness and disability and the promotion of health for individuals, populations, and communities will be examined. Students will examine their own state of health and wellbeing and develop a plan for care of themselves as students and as future health care practitioners.
  
  • OTDE 6510 - Groups: Theory and Process


    2 credit hours

    This course will assist students in developing an understanding of group process and the relationship of self to the group. Group dynamics as well as the phases of group development, leadership roles, conflict resolution, problem solving, and clinical application are emphasized. Students are required to develop group protocols, lead groups, and process the outcomes. Students will apply a variety of approaches from various frames of reference.
  
  • OTDE 6520 - Practice Immersion: Behavioral Health & Psychosocial Approaches


    6 credit hours

    The overall purpose of this course is to prepare the student to assess and provide occupation-based interventions that address the psychosocial needs of clients across the lifespan. Students will be able to design and deliver occupational therapy services based upon appropriate theoretical models and frames of reference that can be used across a variety of systems and settings, including but not limited to behavioral health/psychiatric, community and education based settings.
  
  • OTDE 6610 - Research Designs & Methods


    4 credit hours

    This course provides an overview for scholarly activity, specifically in regards to discovery research with a focus on the development and application of graduate level knowledge and skills related to research designs methods. Skills regarding the development of a research proposal, including conducting a literature review, the identification of a problem/research question, developing a hypothesis, designing a study and submitting an Institutional Review Board application are integral components of this course. Students also develop understanding of both quantitative and qualitative designs, methods, and data analysis.
  
  • OTDP 9010 - Disabilities Studies


    4 credit hours

    This course will focus on the experience of living with a disability from the perspective of those with disabilities. Includes reading of works written or otherwise authored by persons with disabilities and provides a historical perspective on the disability and independent living movements in the U.S. and internationally. The use of person-first language, the World Health Organization Classification of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, principles of universal design, models of empowerment, strengths development, the value of collaboration, and promoting health and wellness within the disability community will be some of the topics addressed during this course. NOTE: Open to all ATSU students.
  
  • OTDP 9020 - Organizational Behavior


    4 credit hours

    Survey of theories about how individuals and groups act in organizations and the applicability of these to maximize activity participation, promote targeted behavior change and health related outcomes. Includes an examination of a strengths-based approach to leadership and management and a focus on identifying aspects of an organization’s culture and how such cultural dimensions of organizations can influence leadership, communication, and group dynamics.
  
  • OTDP 9030 - Policy Analysis


    4 credit hours

    An introduction to policy analysis including the application of analytical techniques through case study examples, with a particular focus on selected health policies.
  
  • OTDP 9040 - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning


    4 credit hours

    Introduction to scholarly inquiry and dissemination aimed at promoting effective practices in teaching and learning.
  
  • OTDP 9300 - OTD Seminar I – The Role of OT in Health Promotion & Wellness


    4 credit hours

    This course will explore the myriad of opportunities for OT’s to influence the health and/or wellbeing of individuals and populations. Students will examine topics within public health and epidemiology while furthering their knowledge of OT’s capacity to prevent disease, disability and activity limitations, and to promote health and participation. Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to identify a target population and/or an agency or community partner that could benefit from an occupation based health promotion and/or wellness initiative, and should have a proposed program idea that could be explored for further development. Includes a focus on literature from positive psychology and exploration of the relevancy of this body of work for occupational therapy practitioner-scholars. Co-requisite: OTDP 9910 .
  
  • OTDP 9400 - OTD Seminar II - Program Development & Evaluation, Part I


    4 credit hours

    First course in a series of two on this topic, during this seminar, students will be exposed to different methods of conducting a needs assessment and how to use the information obtained from a needs assessment to plan for and develop a program for a specific targeted population. By the end of the course students will be expected to complete a needs assessment and plan a program relevant to meeting an identified need at their practice site or with a community partner. Prerequisite: OTDP 9300 . Co-requisite: OTDP 9920 .
  
  • OTDP 9500 - OTD Seminar III - Program Development & Evaluation, Part II


    4 credit hours

    Second course in a series of two on this topic, during this seminar students will be introduced to and explore different methods of program evaluation and outcomes assessment. As part of the seminar, they will be expected to complete an IRB application to assess outcomes associated with a program they will develop. Pre-requisite: OTDP 9400 . Co-requisite: OTDP 9930 .
  
  • OTDP 9600 - OTD Seminar IV - Strategic and Financial Planning


    4 credit hours

    During this seminar, students will learn about the combined strategic and financial planning that is necessary to sustain a program’s feasibility and long term viability. Through case study examples, students will examine the relationship between organizational and programmatic priorities and the allocation and deployment of resources. By the end of the course students will be able to create a business unit plan that includes a market analysis, budget (start-up and/or operational, as well as human resource and facility planning), financial projections, and measurement of performance in relation to expenditures.
  
  • OTDP 9700 - OTD Seminar V - Opportunities, Roles & Responsibilities in Leadership and Advocacy Arenas


    4 credit hours

    This course will explore avenues of leadership for the practicing occupational therapist, as well as teach advocacy skills needed to represent individual, community and population based concerns. Students will be exposed to verbal and written advocacy strategies necessary to influence current policy/legislation or that can be used for the development of new policies. At the end of the course students will demonstrate their ability to be a change agent in at least one of the following new roles: manager, supervisor, care coordinator, program developer, entrepreneur, consultant, advocate, mediator, policy infuser, liaison, community partner/organizer, or committee chair or officer in a professional organization or community group. In order to complete the OTD program, the student will be required to demonstrate one additional leadership role.
  
  • OTDP 9800 - OTD Seminar VI - Professional Writing & Dissemination of Practice-Based Scholarship


    4 credit hours

    Conducted using a writing workshop format, this course will focus on how to write a scholarly article from beginning to end, how to find appropriate publication avenues for scholarly writing and conference forums for dissemination of practice-based scholarship, how to prepare proposals for a presenting at conferences, and how to prepare presentations and posters. By the end of this course, students will be expected to submit a written article using author’s guidelines from a peer-reviewed journal and a proposal for presenting at a suitable conference venue using “Call for Papers” guidelines.
  
  • OTDP 9910 - OT Doctoral Project I


    2 credit hours

    Introduction to and comparison of forms of scholarship with particular emphasis on practice-based scholarship. Students will be expected to identify a theoretical body of work or conceptual framework and examine how this work applies to some aspect of their present or future practice area of interest. Co-requisite: OTDP 9300 .
  
  • OTDP 9920 - OT Doctoral Project II


    2 credit hours

    Building upon OT 9910, students will identify a project idea and conduct a review of literature incorporating works from within and outside the body of OT literature. During this second course in the OTD Project sequence, students collaborate with the course instructor to identify an OTD project advisor (who must be selected from a designated list of OT Department Faculty) and a project mentor from outside the OT Department (might come from other departments or schools within the university or from the community). Pre-requisite: OTDP 9910 . Co-requisite: OTDP 9400 .
  
  • OTDP 9930 - OT Doctoral Project III


    2 credit hours

    Students work with their project advisors and project mentors to develop a full proposal treatment for the project idea approved by their primary OTD Project advisors. Pre-requisite: OTDP 9920 . Co-requisite: OTDP 9500 .
  
  • OTDP 9940 - OT Doctoral Project IV


    2 credit hours

    Upon completion of their OTD Project proposals, students submit and defend their proposal to their OTD Project Committee (consisting of their OT 9910 course instructor, their primary project advisor and their project mentor). Following Committee approval, students complete and submit an IRB application to the ATSU-Mesa IRB committee as appropriate. Prerequisite: OT 9930 and OTDP 9500 .
  
  • OTDP 9941 - OT Doctoral Project Proposal Completion


    1 credit hour

    Additional research and study required to complete and defend the OTD Project Proposal and/or obtain IRB approval. (1-4 credits; amount of credits to be determined by Project Advisor and/or Doctoral Committee).

    Note: In the event a student receives an “Incomplete Pass” grade for OTDP 9940  and is required to register for OTDP 9941 for 1-4 credits, the student will be allowed to continue on into the 2nd year of the OTD Project sequence at the discretion of the student’s Project Advisor and/or Committee.

  
  • OTDP 9950 - OT Doctoral Project V


    2 credit hours

    Following their successful proposal defense and IRB submission, students enter the implementation phase of their OTD Projects, identifying at the beginning of the quarter the end point they intend to achieve. Students are required to provide progress reports to and receive feedback from their Project Advisors and Mentors at least 2-3 times during the quarter. Pre-requisite: OTDP 9940 .
  
  • OTDP 9960 - OT Doctoral Project VI


    2 credit hours

    Students continue with and complete the implementation phase of their OTD Projects. Students are required to provide progress reports to and receive feedback from their Project Advisors and Mentors at least 2-3 times during the quarter. Pre-requisite: OTDP 9950 .
  
  • OTDP 9970 - OT Doctoral Project VII


    2 credit hours

    Students will complete their program evaluations and document their results, completing at least a full first draft of an article for future publication as per author guidelines for a peer reviewed (online or print) journal and a proposal for a conference submission. Pre-requisite: OTDP 9960 . Co-requisite or pre-requisite: OTDP 9800 
  
  • OTDP 9980 - OT Doctoral Project VIII


    2 credit hours

    Upon completion of their coursework and all their OTD Project requirements, students formally petition to present and defend their projects to their Project Committee members and an additional outside reviewer. Upon their successful defense, they will be invited to present their projects to their peers in an online or in person conference forum.
  
  • OTDP 9981 - OT Doctoral Project Completion


    1 credit hour

    Additional research and study required to complete and defend the OTD Project. (1-4 credits; amount of credits to be determined by Project Advisor and/or Doctoral Committee)

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

  
  • ADE 1001 - Graduate Head & Neck Anatomy


    1 credit hour

    In this course, the residents will develop a working knowledge of the gross anatomy of the head and neck relevant to the practice of dentistry and in particular the resident’s specific specialty (i.e., orthodontics) as well as core knowledge sufficient for appropriate consultation and collaboration with medical colleagues.
  
  • ADE 1002 - Cell, Oral & Developmental Biology


    1 credit hour

    This course provides the resident with detailed information about cell development, cell structures, membrane flow, signal transduction, apoptotic process, inheritance and early embryogensis; oral, craniofacial and skull development.
  
  • ADE 1006 - Craniofacial Growth & Development I


    2 credit hours

    In this course, the residents will be provided with sound scientific background of physical and craniofacial growth that will allow each resident to recognize and manage patients with both normal and abnormal growth.
  
  • ADE 1007 - Graduate Occlusion


    0.5 credit hours

    This course will provide an overview of contemporary occlusal concepts and their evolution, establish a working knowledge of occlusion as it relates to diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment, and promote interaction among dental providers and specialists in the treatment of patients with occlusal problems and/or disturbances.
  
  • ADE 1011 - Graduate Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology


    1 credit hour

    The purpose of the course is to provide students a graduate level training experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The course will serve to review and reinforce basic oral pathology learned in the pre-doctoral curriculum as well as expand and discuss more advanced and controversial topics. A portion of the course will be case based; applying principles of problem based learning where critical thinking and solving problems is emphasized. This later approach will focus on the patient’s presenting signs and symptoms, and through the application of basic principles of the biomedical sciences, work toward developing a differential diagnosis, establishing a definitive diagnosis and deciding on the most appropriate course of treatment for the individual patient. The course will include the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical and microscopic features, treatment and prognosis, as well as differential diagnosis important for the practicing specialist in orthodontics.
  
  • ADE 1012 - Craniofacial Growth & Development II


    1 credit hour

    This course provides sound scientific background of physical and craniofacial growth that will allow each orthodontic resident to recognize and manage both normal and abnormal growth patients. Several specific syndromes will be presented with clinical relevance
  
  • ADE 1014 - Graduate Oral Radiology


    1 credit hour

    In this course, the resident will develop advanced skills in panoramic, cephalometrics radiology and Direct Dental Imaging, both intraorally and extraorally as well as Cone Technology Digital Imagery.
  
  • ADE 1080 - Research Methodology


    1 credit hour

    This course is the first in a sequence of four courses, the ultimate goal of which is for the student to propose, conduct, and document a research project that will make a meaningful contribution to scientific knowledge and better the health of the community consistent with the mission of the A. T. Still University. The outcome of this four-course sequence will be a publication-quality paper. In addition, students will be able to use this paper as the basis for requesting funding to carry out further research on their topic.

    The Research Methodology course will inaugurate this process by providing students with a firm grounding in the process of healthcare research. This will include an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the basic types of research studies including case studies, case series, observational studies, clinical trials, and meta-analyses. Students will be required to explore topics and sources of data for their research projects.

    By the end of this first course students will have developed and submitted a detailed proposal of their research project, including a research question or hypothesis, a review of the literature, and a data acquisition and analysis plan.

  
  • ADE 1081 - Data Analysis


    0.5 credit hours

    This course is designed to complement the Research Methodology course and will run concurrently with it. In the Methodology course, students will learn about the various types of research studies with the outcome of developing a proposal for a project. The Data Analysis course provides students with the tools to conduct and analyze this project. In a sense, Research Methodology will answer the question “what” and Data Analysis will provide the “how.”

    Students will master the basics of statistical analyses as applied to the health sciences, including data presentation and summary measures, probability and probability distributions, measures of association, hypothesis testing, and modeling.

    Using statistical software packages, students will gain hands-on experience in analyzing data and interpreting results. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the results of an analysis, rather than simply reporting statistical output.

    By the end of this course, students will be able to specify the appropriate statistical analyses for their personal research project. They will also have the skills to be discerning consumers of scientific literature and be capable of applying data analytic skills to future research endeavors.

  
  • ADE 1082 - Research Writing I


    .5 credit hours

    In this course, the resident will examine in practical terms the elements required for the successful publication of a medical/dental journal article or clinical case review.

    The ability to present information in a clear and precise manner is a prerequisite for any professional writing. Working in the context of the individual student’s research paper, emphasis will be placed on proper language usage, the principles of composition, and developing a readable style. Students will explore appropriate peer-reviewed journals, including electronic publications, to which to submit their papers for publication and the specific requirements of these journals, including reference and format styles.

  
  • ADE 1083 - Research Writing II


    .5 credit hours

    In this course, the resident will examine in practical terms the elements required for the successful publication of a medical/dental journal article or clinical case review.

    By the end of this course students will have completed and submitted their research paper. In this course, students will use their research project papers as a basis of applying for funding for a future project. This project will better the health of the community consistent with the mission of the A. T. Still University.

    Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of grant writing and identifying sources of funding. Using this knowledge, students will identify possible sources of funding, write grant applications tailored to the requirements of these sources, submit these applications, and follow-up as needed. Students will also learn about the history, rationale, and mechanics of institutional review boards.

  
  • ADE 1084 - Research


    6 credit hours

    This course is designed to monitor the progress made by all residents on their research project.
  
  • ADE 2000 - Essentials of Teaching


    2 credit hours

    In this course, residents will be introduced to various educational methodologies and philosophies in teaching and learning in order to prepare them to teach in the predoctoral program.
  
  • ADE 5000 - Introduction to Cephalometrics


    1 credit hour

    In a number of dental specialties (most prominently orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery), the cephalometric technique provides a standard means of description, treatment planning, evaluation, and communication. Technical ability, rather than choice of measurements, is often the limiting factor in cephalometric analysis. This course will emphasize “hands-on” experience with landmark localization, tracing, and measurement.
  
  • ADE 5001 - Orthodontic Clinic I


    10 credit hours each

    The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
  
  • ADE 5002 - Orthodontic Clinic II


    10 credit hours each

    The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
  
  • ADE 5003 - Orthodontic Clinic III


    10 credit hours each

    The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
  
  • ADE 5004 - Orthodontic Clinic IV


    10 credit hours each

    The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
  
  • ADE 5005 - Orthodontic Clinic V


    10 credit hours each

    The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
  
  • ADE 5010 - Orthodontic Seminar I


    6.5 credit hours each

    This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
  
  • ADE 5011 - Orthodontic Seminar II


    6.5 credit hours each

    This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
  
  • ADE 5012 - Orthodontic Seminar III


    6.5 credit hours each

    This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
  
  • ADE 5013 - Orthodontic Seminar IV


    7 credit hours

    This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
  
  • ADE 5017 - Biomechanics I


    1 credit hour

    In this course, residents will develop a working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The science of biomechanics and biomaterials applied to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.

    In addition, residents will learn about the composition, properties and manipulation of modern orthodontic materials including impression materials, bonding and banding cements, ceramic, plastic and metal brackets, orthodontic wires and springs, latex and non-latex elastics, and alastic ties and chains.

  
  • ADE 5018 - Biomechanics II


    1 credit hour

    In this course, residents will develop a working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The science of biomechanics and biomaterials applied to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.

    In addition, residents will learn about the composition, properties and manipulation of modern orthodontic materials including impression materials, bonding and banding cements, ceramic, plastic and metal brackets, orthodontic wires and springs, latex and non-latex elastics, and alastic ties and chains.

  
  • ADE 5019 - Biomechanics III


    1 credit hour

    In this course, residents will further develop their working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The application of biomechanics and biomaterials to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.
  
  • ADE 5021 - Orthodontic Literature Review I


    0.5 credit hours each

    This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
  
  • ADE 5022 - Orthodontic Literature Review II


    0.5 credit hours each

    This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
  
  • ADE 5023 - Orthodontic Literature Review III


    0.5 credit hours each

    This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
  
  • ADE 5024 - Orthodontic Literature Review IV


    0.5 credit hours each

    This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
  
  • ADE 5031 - Orthognathic Surgery I


    0.75 credit hours each

    This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge to diagnose a surgical case, take proper surgical records, develop a problems list, treatment objectives, establish a surgical treatment plan and learn how to do model surgery and construct a surgical splint 12
  
  • ADE 5032 - Orthognathic Surgery II


    0.75 credit hours each

    This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge to diagnose a surgical case, take proper surgical records, develop a problems list, treatment objectives, establish a surgical treatment plan and learn how to do model surgery and construct a surgical splint 12
  
  • ADE 5033 - Orthognathic Surgery III


    .75 credit hours

    This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge and experience to diagnose, develop a problems list, treatment objectives and design an orthognathic surgical treatment plan.
  
  • ADE 5034 - Orthognathic Surgery IV


    .75 credit hours

    This seminar is designed to provide the resident with the knowledge and experience to diagnose, develop a problems list, treatment objectives and design an orthognathic surgical treatment plan.
 

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