Salus University Catalog 2023-2024

Catalog 2023-2024

AMessagefromthePresident

At SalusUniversity,youwillhelpuschangelives.Aswe carryoutour missionofintegratedhealthcarethrough innovativeeducation,researchandclinicalservices, we continuetosetthestandardforhealth,education,and rehabilitationprofessionals,advancingthescopeof practiceandexcellenceacrossouracademicprograms, whilesettingadistinguishedrecordoffirsts.

Youmayknowthatwerecentlysignedanagreementto merge withDrexelUniversitywhichwillprovide youwith accesstostate-of-the-artfacilities,unparalleledtechnology andexpandedprofessionaldevelopmentand interprofessionalopportunities.Themergerbringstogether thestrengthsofbothinstitutionsingraduate health sciences,includingDrexel’smedical,biomedical,public health,nursingandhealthprofessions,andour Optometry, Audiology,Biomedicine,BlindnessandLowVision Studies,PhysicianAssistantStudies, Occupational Therapy,Speech-LanguagePathologyandOrthoticsand Prostheticsprograms.Truly,thereisnobetterpartnerto helpusoperationalizeour mission:advancingintegrated healthcarethroughinnovative education,researchand clinicalservices.Andthereisnobettertimethannowto playanactiveroleinSalus’transformative futurethan duringthisexcitingintegration.

Ourinnovativecurriculaoffer broad-based, interdisciplinaryclinicaleducation,presentingourstudents witharangeofchallengingprimarycareopportunities. Well-knownforour excellentclinicaleducation,our commitmenttoclinicaltrainingpresentedearlyineach programprovidesanadvantageforstudentswhen externshipandotherfieldworkorclinicalplacements begin.

Thefutureofhealthcaredeliveryisdynamicandexciting. Advancementsintechnology, unimaginableinthepast, havebecomestandardpracticetoday.Changesinthe nation’shealthcaredeliverysystemaresignificantly alteringeveryfacetofourdiversified medicalfields.Our missionconcentratesoninnovationand integrationof essentialhealthresources.We notonlykeeppacewiththe rapidlyexpandingareasofhealthcaredelivery, wealso worktosetnationaltrendsandstandardsbybeingthe leaderineducatingtophealthcareprofessionals.Wetrain youtobethenext generationofleadersinhealthcare.

Oursuccessasaninstitutionderivesfromcombining bright, motivatedstudents withoutstanding, world-class faculty,excellentfacilitiesand creative,diverselearning

opportunities.YourinterestinSalusUniversityindicatesa desiretoenteraprofessionexperiencingunprecedented growthanddevelopment.WelcometotheSalusUniversity family.Thechallengeswillbegreat,buttherewardswill bemany.

MichaelH.Mittelman,OD’80,MPH,MBA,FAAO, FACHE

UniversityMission,VisionandCredo

Mission

Advancingintegratedhealthcarethroughinnovative education,researchandclinicalservices.

Vision

Impactthe futureofhealthcare,educationand professional practice.

Credo

We believeourfirstresponsibilityistoourstudents.We strivetoprovidethemwiththehighestqualityeducation throughon-goinginnovationinourlearningstrategies.We believeintheimportanceofintegratingtheoryandpractice inoureducationalprograms.

We havearesponsibilitytoouralumnitocontinually engagetheminthedevelopmentoftheUniversity.Weare committedtoprovidingthemwiththehighestqualitypostgraduateeducation, whichenhancescontinuedcompetence throughouttheircareers.Wemustsupporttheprofessions theyrepresentinordertomaximizetheirpotentialandto advancethe missionoftheUniversity.

We havearesponsibilitytoouremployees.Wevaluetheir contributionstotheUniversity.Weseektocreateand maintainanenvironment whereallaretreatedwithdignity andrespect.

We havearesponsibilitytothecommunitieswe serve.We believeinhighqualityandcompassionatecareforthe patientsandclientsinour clinicalfacilities.

We havearesponsibilitytothebroadercommunity.We believeintransparent stewardshipofUniversityresources. We believethatallofourendeavorsshouldhaveenduring impactbeyondtheconfinesoftheUniversity.

UniversityAccreditations

SalusUniversityisaccreditedbytheMiddleStates CommissiononHigherEducation(MSCHE).Salus' reaccreditationwasreaffirmed in2022byMSCHE.Salus willengageinitsnextself-studyprocessforaccreditation in2028-29.

TheUniversityisapprovedbytheDepartmentof EducationoftheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaandis approvedforVeterans’educationunderU.S.Code, Section1775.

ProgrammaticAccreditations

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry:

TheDoctorofOptometry(OD)degreeprogramis accreditedbythe AccreditationCouncilonOptometric Education(ACOE).

OsborneCollegeofAudiology:

TheclinicalDoctorofAudiology,(AuD)residential, educationprograminaudiologyatSalusUniversityis accreditedbythe CouncilonAcademic Accreditationin AudiologyandSpeech-LanguagePathologyofthe AmericanSpeech-Language-HearingAssociation,2200 ResearchBoulevard,#310,Rockville,MD20850,800498-2071or301-296-5700fromJuly1,2019throughJune 30,2027.

Graduatesareeligible forprofessionallicensureinall statesandeligibletoapplyfor theAmericanSpeechLanguage-HearingAssociationclinicalcompetencein audiology(CCC-A)andtheAmericanBoardofAudiology (ABA)certificationinaudiology.

CollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation:

TheMasterofEducationdegreeprograminBlindness andVisionImpairmentatSalusUniversityreceived full approvalbytheCommonwealthofPennsylvania DepartmentofEducation(PDE)fortheperiod2016-2023. Thisaccreditationallowsgraduatesoftheprogramto obtaincertificationinSpecialEducation,VISUALLY IMPAIREDK-12–intheCommonwealthofPennsylvania.

TheMasterofSciencedegreeprograminVision RehabilitationTeachingreceivedfullaccreditationbythe AssociationfortheEducationandRehabilitationofthe BlindandVisuallyImpaired(AER)fortheperiod2017-

2022,andre-accreditationiscurrentlyunderreview.

TheMasterofSciencedegreeprograminOrientation andMobilityreceivedfullaccreditationbythe AssociationfortheEducationandRehabilitationofthe BlindandVisuallyImpaired(AER)fortheperiod20172022,andre-accreditationiscurrentlyunderreview.

TheMasterofSciencedegreeprograminLow Vision Rehabilitationreceivedfullaccreditationbythe AssociationfortheEducationandRehabilitationofthe BlindandVisuallyImpaired(AER)fortheperiod20212026.

TheAccreditationReviewCommissiononEducationfor thePhysicianAssistant(ARC-PA)hasgranted Accreditation-ContinuedstatustotheSalusUniversity PhysicianAssistant(PA)ProgramsponsoredbySalus University. Accreditation-Continuedisanaccreditation statusgranted whenacurrentlyaccreditedprogramisin compliance withthe ARC-PAStandards. Accreditation remainsineffectuntiltheprogramclosesor withdraws fromtheaccreditationprocessoruntilaccreditationis withdrawnforfailuretocomplywiththe Standards.The approximatedateforthenextvalidationreviewofthe programbythe ARC-PAwillbeMarch2024.Thereview dateiscontingentuponcontinuedcompliance withthe AccreditationStandardsandARC-PApolicy.

TheUniversity'sMasterofScienceinOccupational Therapy(MSOT)degreeprogramisfullyaccreditedby the AccreditationCouncilfor OccupationalTherapy Education(ACOTE)ofthe AmericanOccupational TherapyAssociation(AOTA) through2025-2026.AOTA islocatedat4720MontgomeryLane,P.O.Box31220, Bethesda,MD20824-1220.ACOTE'stelephonenumber c/oAOTAis(301)652-AOTA(2682)anditswebaddress iswww.acoteonline.org.

TheMasterofScience(MS)EducationProgram inSpeech-LanguagePathology [residential]atSalus Universityisaccreditedbythe CouncilonAcademic AccreditationinAudiologyandSpeech-Language Pathologyofthe AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Association,2200ResearchBoulevard,#310,Rockville, MD20850,800-498-2071or301-296-5700.

Thecurrentperiodofaccreditationis2019-2024. Asthe CAAservesthepublicbypromotingexcellenceinthe graduateeducationofspeech-languagepathologists, accreditationisonlyawardedtoafullyoperational

graduateeducationprogramthatisincompliance withthe Standards.Learnmoreaboutthepoliciesandprocedures atcaa.asha.org.

TheMasterof SciencedegreeprograminSpeechLanguagePathologyatSalusUniversityisaccreditedby theCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaDepartmentof Education(PDE).Thisaccreditationallowsgraduatesof theprogramtoobtaincertificationasanEducational Specialist–SchoolSpeechandLanguagePathologistPK12intheCommonwealthofPennsylvania. Additional informationaboutthePDEandcertificationforspeechlanguagepathologistsworkinginthe schoolsettinginthe CommonwealthofPennsylvaniamaybefound herepsha.org.

SalusUniversityhasachieved candidacystatusforthe MasterofScienceinOrthoticsandProsthetics, whichis thefirstphaserequiredbythe NationalCommissionon Orthoticand ProstheticEducation(NCOPE).Thenext phaserequiresSalustostartteachingandthensubmit for fullaccreditationinMay2023.AttainmentofCandidate forAccreditationstatusdoesnotassurethattheprogram willbegranted Accreditation. Weareexpectingour accreditationsitevisittobeearlyFall2023.

DegreePrograms

TheUniversityawards15earneddegrees:

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

DoctorofOptometry

OsborneCollegeofAudiology

DoctorofAudiology

MasterofScienceinClinicalAudiology

CollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation

Biomedicine

DoctorofPhilosophyinBiomedicine

MasterofScienceinBiomedicine

Blindness&Low Vision

MasterofScience,LowVisionRehabilitation(LVR)

MasterofScience,VisionRehabilitationTherapy(VRT)

MasterofScience,OrientationandMobility(O&M)

MasterofEducation,BlindnessandVisionImpairment (BVI)

OccupationalTherapy

DoctorofOccupationalTherapy(OTD)

MasterofScience,OccupationalTherapy(MSOT)

OrthoticsandProsthetics

MasterofScience,OrthoticsandProsthetics

PhysicianAssistant

MasterofMedicalScience(MMS)

Speech-LanguagePathology

MasterofScience,Speech-LanguagePathology(SLP)

AcademicAffairsDivisionofGlobal,Interprofessional, andSpecializedProgramming

MasterofScienceinClinicalOptometry(MSCO)

TuitionandScholarships

CostofAttendance

A professional education carries variable costs that are dependent on a number of factors.

Inadditiontotuitionandfees, therearebooks,equipment andincidentalexpensesto beconsidered.Thecostof attendancealsoincludesalivingexpensebudgetof approximately$2,900permonthplusanadditionaltravel allowancefortermswhenstudentsareonclinical externshiprotationsandallowanceforboard/certification examregistration.Fullcostofattendanceinformationcan befoundontheSalusUniversitywebsiteandonthe Financial AidtabonMySalus.

Thefollowingtuitionand feesareforthe2023-2024year forfirst-yearstudents:

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Optometry(TraditionalProgram)

Tuition:$47,180

StudentServicesFee:$525firstyear,$4752nd-4thyears

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

Optometry(ScholarsProgram)

Tuition:$47,860

StudentServicesFee:$525firstyear,$4752nd-3rdyears

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

AdvancedPlacementODDegreeProgram

ProgramTuition:$188,720*

StudentServicesFee:$525firstyear,$475subsequent years

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

*Tuitionisbasedonthetotalcostofafour-yearprogram attheannualTraditionalOptometrytuitionrate.Tuitionis subjecttochangeeachyear.

CollegeofHealthSciences,Education andRehabilitation

MasterofOccupationalTherapy

Tuition:$44,000

StudentServicesFee:$535firstyear,$5002ndyear

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

Post-professionalDoctorateinOccupationalTherapy

Tuition:$1,375/credit

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

BlindnessandLow VisionStudiesCertificateand MastersProgram

Tuition:$950/credit

StudentServicesFee:$360/year,pro-ratedbyterm

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

Speech-LanguagePathologyProgram

Tuition:$32,555

StudentServicesFee:Firstyear$520;Secondyear$485

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

Orthotics&Prosthetics

Tuition:$15,675/termDidacticterms;$5,225/term Residencyterms

StudentServicesFee:Firstyear$505;Secondyear$470

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

GraduateProgramsinBiomedicine

Tuition:$1,231/credit

LaboratoryFee:Chargedona case-by-casebasis

TechnologyFee:$175/term

Post-baccalaureatePrograminHealthSciences

Tuition:$870/credit

StudentServicesFee:$460/year(FT),$90/term(PT)

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

Post-baccalaureatePrograminSpeech-Language Pathology

Tuition:$784/credit

StudentServicesFee:$460/year(FT),$90/term(PT)

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

AcademicAffairsDivisionofGlobal, Interprofessional,andSpecialized Programming

MasterofScienceinClinicalOptometry(MSc)with AdvancedStudiesCertificate

Tuition:$55,000

StudentServicesFee:$360/year

LaboratoryFee:$100term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

Scholarships

Provost'sandDean’sScholarships

TheUniversityoffersthe followingmerit-based scholarshipstostudentsineachofourColleges.These awardsaremonetarygiftsanddonotrequirerepayment.

Provost'sScholarship

OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Audiology(On-CampusProgram)

Tuition:$36,860

StudentServicesFee:$520firstyear,$4852ndyear,$420

3rd–4thyears

LaboratoryFee:$100/term

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

Audiology(OnlineBridgeProgram)

Tuition:$450/credit

TechnologyFee:$175/term

GraduationFee:$330

MasterofScienceinClinicalAudiology

Tuition:$515/credit

TechnologyFee:$175/credit

GraduationFee:$330

Audiology(AdvancedStudiesCertificate)

Tuition:$550/credit

TechnologyFee:$175/term

TheProvost'sScholarshipisawardedonaholisticbasis. Individualprogramsdeterminethe minimumGPA/test scoresforeligibilityaswellasrenewability.The admissionsapplicationservesasthescholarship application.*

Dean’sScholarship

TheDean’sScholarshipisalsoawardedonaholisticbasis. Individualprogramsdeterminethe minimumGPA/test scoresforeligibilityaswellasrenewability.The admissionsapplicationservesasthescholarship application.*

*Provost’sandDeans’ScholarshipsfortheMSOT,SLP andBLVSprogramsrequireaseparatescholarship application.Tolearnmore,contactadmissions@salus.edu forfurtherdetails.

InternalOptometryScholarships

The University offers optometry students a number of grants and scholarships each year that provide incentive for learning and research. These awards are monetary gifts and do not require repayment. Selectscholarshipsrequireanapplication.Informationis senttoallenrolledstudentsannually.

MadlynandLeonardAbramsonScholarship

EstablishedbyMadlynandLeonardAbramson,the

scholarshipaffordspreference tostudentsresidinginstates havingmanagedcareorganizationsoperatedbyAetna/US Healthcare(currentlyFlorida,NewJersey,Pennsylvania, andTexas).

Administrative/ProfessionalStaffScholarship

EstablishedbytheCollege's Administrative/Professional StaffCouncil,thescholarshipistobeawardedtoaworthy student.

AlumniScholarships

MadepossiblethroughthecontributionsofgenerousPCO alumni,these scholarshipsare awardedto second,thirdandfourth-yearstudents.

JosephF.BaconMemorialScholarship

Anannualawardtoafirst-yearstudentwhose undergraduateeducationwasobtainedattheUniversityof Delaware.

Allison L.BarinasMemorialScholarship

Establishedbyfriends,colleaguesandclassmatesin memoryofDr.Barinas,a memberofthe Classof2003.

ElsieWrightBillmeierMemorialScholarship

EstablishedbyAltonG.Billmeier,OD’38FAAO,in memoryofhislate wife,Elsie WrightBillmeier,OD’38. PreferencegiventostudentsfromMaryland.

Alma L.BobenMemorialScholarship

EstablishedbytheestateofAlma L.Boben,OD’28,in memoryofher father,optometristH.J.Leuze.Thisis awardedto worthyfemale students.

CentennialCampaignScholarship

Establishedincommemorationofthecentennial celebrationofthePennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry.

CibaVisionScholarship

EstablishedbyCibaVisionCorporation,amajor internationalpharmaceuticalcorporationwithstrongtiesto theophthalmicmarket.

Classof1973Scholarship

EstablishedbymembersofthePCOClassof1973.

JeffreyCohenMemorialScholarship

EstablishedbyfriendsandcolleaguesinmemoryofJeffrey Cohen,OD’69,throughtheFederalCreditUnion.

WilliamJ.CondonMemorialScholarship

EstablishedthroughtheestateofMaryH.Condonin memoryofheroptometristhusband.

JohnD.CostabileMemorial Scholarship

EstablishedinmemoryofJohnD.Costabile,O.D.,a1946 alumnusandpriormemberoftheUniversityBoardof Trustees,thescholarshipisawardedtooptometrystudents onthebasisofacademicperformanceandfinancialneed.

WilliamDecterMemorialScholarship

EstablishedinmemoryofPCOalumnusDr.William Decter’43byRodenstockUSA,Inc.,and hisfriendsand familymembers.

SolDeglinMemorialScholarship

EstablishedbyEdwardA.Deglin,MD,inmemoryofhis father.

MiltonJ.EgerMemorialScholarship

Establishedbythe friendsandfamilyofDr.Eger’40, former memberofthePCOBoardofTrustees.

FacultyScholarship

EstablishedbytheUniversity’sFacultyCouncil.

BarryFarkasScholarship

EstablishedinrecognitionofDr.Farkas’71, memberof theUniversityBoardofTrustees.

MarvinFiegelmanScholarship

EstablishedbyMarvinFiegelman.

H.L.GoldbergerMemorialScholarship

Establishedbythe friendsandprofessionalcolleaguesof HerbertL.Goldberger,OD,a1954alumnusofPCO.

LawrenceG.GrayMemorialScholarship

Establishedbythe friendsandcolleaguesofDr.Larry Gray,formerPCOprofessorand1972alumnus.

FlorenceandMartinHafterScholarship

EstablishedbyMartinHafter,OD’49andhiswife, Florence.

EdwardHueberScholarship

EstablishedbyEdwardHueber.

A.MichaelIatestaScholarship

EstablishedbyDr.Iatesta ’52,memberoftheUniversity BoardofTrustees.

Johnson&JohnsonScholarship

EstablishedbyVistakon,adivisionofJohnsonand JohnsonVisionCare,Inc.,insupportofdiversity recruitmentefforts,thisscholarshipisawardedto

optometrystudentsselectedonthebasisofacademic achievement,demonstratedfinancialneedandcommunity involvement.

HarryKaplanScholarship

EstablishedbyDr.Kaplan’49,amemberofthePCO faculty,these scholarshipsare awardedtooptometry studentsonthebasisofacademicperformanceand financialneed.

ThomasL.LewisEndowmentFund

Establishedinhonor ofThomasLewis,OD’70ashe was leavingthePresidencyofSalusUniversity,these fundsare usedtosupportoutstandingstudentsinbasic sciences.

J.DonaldKratzMemorialScholarship

Establishedbyfamilyand friendsinmemoryofDr.Kratz ’37,former memberofthePCOfacultyandBoardof Trustees.

PaulG.MatthewsMemorial Scholarship

EstablishedbyMr.andMrs. GeorgeMatthews inmemory oftheirson,PaulG.Matthews,OD’81,theMatthews Scholarshipisawardedtoafirst-yearstudent selectedon thebasisofundergraduateacademicperformance, communityservice,andfinancialneed.

FrankJ.Montemuro,Sr.MemorialScholarship

EstablishedbyAlbertTordella,emeritustrusteeofthe University’sBoardofTrustees,inmemoryofhislife-long friend,FrankJ.Montemuro,Sr.

NationalVisionScholarship

Awardedtostudents fromminoritybackgrounds.

New JerseyAcademyofOptometryHarold SimmermanClinicalExcellenceScholarship

AdministeredbytheNewJerseyAcademyofOptometry, thescholarshipisawardedtoadeservingfourthyearNew Jerseyresidentonthebasisofacademicandclinical excellenceandfinancialneed.

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometryScholarship

Establishedbya memberoftheUniversity’sBoardof Trustees, who wishestoremainanonymous.

A.A.Phillips-SOSHScholarship

Thescholarship wasestablishedandfundedbyA.A. Phillips,OD,a1969graduateofPCO whofoundedthe StudentOptometricServicetoHumanity(SOSH).The scholarshipisawardedtoastudentfromeithertheformer BritishWestIndiesoranon-U.S.citizenfromthe Caribbean.

PhillipsEndowedScholarship

EstablishedbyDr.andMrs.RobertC.Phillips’38,in memoryofDr.Phillips’uncle, HarryG.Phillips,OD. Preferenceisaffordedfirst-yearstudentsandPennsylvania residents.

OnofreyG.RybachokMemorialScholarship

Establishedbyfamilyand friendsinmemoryofDr. Rybachok,former memberofthePCOfaculty.

MariaT.RynkiewiczMemorialScholarship

EstablishedbythePCO AlumniAssociationinmemoryof Dr.Rynkiewicz,’79.

HerbertandAdrienneSchoenesScholarship

EstablishedbyHerbertM.SchoenesOD’48andhiswife Adrienne,thisscholarshipisawardedtoafirst-year optometrystudenttosupportthepurchaseofnecessary ophthalmicequipment.

BorisI.andBessieS.SinowayMemorialScholarship

EstablishedbytheestateofBessieS.Sinowayinmemory ofherhusband,BorisI.Sinoway,OD.

RichardW.StocktonScholarship

EstablishedbyDr.Stockton,a 1953alumnusofPCO.

JosephC.TolandScholarship

EstablishedbyDr.Toland,amemberofthePCO faculty.

KatherineTordella-RichardsMemorialScholarship

EstablishedbyAlbertTordella,emeritustrusteeofthe University’sBoardofTrustees,inmemoryofhissister, KatherineTordellaRichards.

VisionBenefitsofAmericaScholarship

ScholarshipgiftfromPAVisionFoundationinhonorof formerandcurrentChairsoftheBoardofVisionBenefits ofAmerica,Drs.BruceMay,VincentCascino,Claudia Wendel,PeterTheodorous,DavidRule,SamD'Onofrio andKarenRule.TheScholarshipisawardedannuallyto an optometrystudent fromPennsylvania, withapreference forastudentwhointendstopracticeinPennsylvania.

CliffordC.WagnerScholarship

Establishedbythe familyofCliffordC.Wagner,OD,a 1951alumnusofPCO.

DorisA.WagnerScholarship

EstablishedbyCliffordC.Wagner,OD’51,inhonorofhis wife’sdedicationtooptometryandservicetothevisual welfareofthepublic.

WilliamG.WaltonJr.Scholarship

EstablishedbythePresident’sCouncilinrecognitionof Dr.Walton,’40,aformerPCOfacultymember.

HaroldandGinnyWienerScholarship

Establishedbythe familyof1950PCOalumnusDr. HaroldandMrs.Weiner,preferenceisaffordedNew Jerseyresidents.

E.F.WildermuthFoundationScholarship

EstablishedbytheE.F.WildermuthFoundation,thelargest privatecontributortostudentfinancialassistanceatthe University.

MelvinD.WolfbergScholarship

EstablishedbyformerPCOPresidentMelvinD.Wolfberg, OD’51.

InternalAudiologyScholarships

AFAStudentExcellenceScholarship

Awardedtothird year Audiologystudentsonthebasisof academicachievement.

GeorgeOsborneScholarship

Establishedtohonor thefoundingdeanoftheCollegeof Audiology,thisscholarshipis awardedtoAudiology studentsonthebasisofacademicachievement.

PikusScholarship

Awardedtothird year Audiologystudentsonthebasisof academicachievement.

AffiliateUndergraduateInstitutions

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

AssuredAdmissionPrograms

Directentryandafasttrackto theoptometryprofessionis availabletostudentsthroughanarticulationagreement betweenthefollowinginstitutionsandPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) atSalusUniversity:

ChestnutHillCollege

Eachyear,three(3)eligibleCHCstudentsareselectedfor guaranteedseatsfortheDoctorofOptometryTraditional degreeprogram.Programoptionsincludea3+4BS/OD degreetrackor a4+4BS/ODdegreetrack(3seatsare reservedforeachdegreetrack).

HamptonUniversity

Eachyear,ten(10)eligibleHamptonstudentsareselected forguaranteedseatsfortheDoctorofOptometry

Traditionaldegreeprogram.ThisProgramincludesa4+4 BS/ODdegreetrack.Studentsenrolledintheprogramwill receivebothfinancialandacademicassistancefromthe NationalOptometric Association(NOA),advisement from thePre-HealthprogramatHamptonaswellasfromthe OfficeofAdmissionsatSalus, and mentorship froma SalusPCOfacultyadvisor.

LockHavenUniversity

Eachyear,two(2)eligible LHUstudentsareselected for guaranteedseatsfortheDoctorofOptometryTraditional degreeprogram.Programoptionsincludea3+4BS/OD degreetrackor a4+4BS/ODdegreetrack(2seatsare reservedforeachdegreetrack).

MisericordiaUniversity

Eachyear,three(3)eligibleMisericordia studentsare selectedforguaranteedseatsfortheDoctorofOptometry

Traditionaldegreeprogram.Programoptionsincludea 4+4BS/ODdegreetrack.

RosemontCollege

Eachyear,six(6) eligibleRosemont studentsareselected forguaranteedseatsfortheDoctorofOptometry

Traditionaldegreeprogram.Programoptionsincludea 3+4BS/ODdegreetrackora4+4BS/ODdegreetrack(3 seatsarereservedforeachdegreetrack).

Asastudentineithertrack, you’llcompleteeitherthreeor four yearsattheaboveinstitutionsbefore matriculatingto PCO,earningbothyourbachelorofscience(BS)and doctorofoptometry(OD)degrees.

PennStateEarlyAssuranceAdmissionProgram

Establishedin2017,thisisa memorandumof understandingbetweentheEberlyCollegeofScience (ECoS)andPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO)at SalusUniversity.

UniversityParkstudentscanapplytoPCO/Salusviathe ECoSDirectorofPremedicine andScience majorsafter theirsecond year.Becausethereissomeflexibilityin prerequisitecourseselections, interestedstudentsare encouragedtodiscusstheirintentionsasearlyaspossible withthedirectortooptimizecourseselectionplansthat willfitwiththestudent’sintendedacademic major.

3+4or4+4DoctorofOptometryPrograms

Undera3+4ArticulationAgreement,theprogrampermits thequalifiedstudenttoearntheDoctorofOptometry degreeinsevenyearsinstead oftheusualeight.Thefirst three yearsarespentataparticipatingundergraduate institution,thenextfouratthe Pennsylvania Collegeof OptometryatSalusUniversity.Thestudentisawardeda Bachelor'sdegreebytheundergraduateinstitutionuponthe successfulcompletionofthe firstprofessional yearanda DoctorofOptometrydegreebytheUniversityatthe conclusionoftheprofessionaldegreeprogram.

Undera4+4ArticulationAgreement,studentswho successfullycompletethe120semestercreditPreOptometrycurriculumataparticipatingundergraduate institutionand meetalladmissionsrequirementsmayapply foradmissiontothePennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometryat SalusUniversityDoctorofOptometryProgram.

Theinstitutionslistedbeloware3+4programs,unless otherwise noted.

ParticipatingUniversities/Colleges

Pennsylvania

• ArcadiaUniversity

• DelawareValleyUniversity

• CedarCrestCollege

• ElizabethtownCollege

• GannonUniversity

• GettysburgCollege

• ImmaculataUniversity(4+4 agreement)

• IndianaUniversityofPennsylvania

• JuniataCollege

• KeystoneCollege

• LaRocheCollege

• MessiahUniversity(4+4 agreement)

• MillersvilleUniversityofPennsylvania

• Saint FrancisUniversityofPennsylvania

• SetonHillUniversity

• ShippensburgUniversity

• UniversityofPittsburghatBradford

• UniversityofPittsburghatJohnstown

• VillanovaUniversity

• WashingtonandJeffersonCollege

• WidenerUniversity

• WilkesUniversity

Maine

• SaintJoseph'sCollegeofMaine

Maryland

• SalisburyStateUniversity

New Jersey

• CaldwellUniversity

• RowanUniversity

• SetonHallUniversity

New York

• IthacaCollege

• LeMoyneCollege

• Siena College

NorthCarolina

• Bennett College

• JohnsonC.SmithUniversity

Virginia

• OldDominionUniversity

DrexelUniversityPost-baccalaureateAdmission Program

UnderthisArticulationAgreement,students who successfullycompletethePost-baccalaureate InterdisciplinaryHealthSciencesProgram(IHSP)at DrexelUniversitywitha3.0GPAorabove mayapplyfor admissiontothePennsylvania CollegeofOptometryat SalusUniversityDoctorofOptometry(OD)degree program.

Thiseducationalpathwayisreferredto asthePostbaccalaureate+DoctorofOptometryDegreeProgramand iscomprisedoftwophases,PhaseIandPhaseII:

• PhaseIiscomprisedofthe studentearningaMaster ofScienceinInterdisciplinaryHealthSciencesdegree atDrexel,inadditiontosatisfyingtheundergraduate prerequisitecourseworkrequiredfortheDoctorof OptometryProgramatPCO/Salus,and

• PhaseIIiscomprisedoftheDoctorofOptometry DegreeProgramatPCO/Salus.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheaboveagreements, pleasecontactadmissions@salus.edu

OsborneCollegeofAudiology

4+4DoctorofAudiologyProgram

Undera4+4ArticulationAgreement,studentswho successfullycompletethe120semestercreditPreAudiologycurriculumataparticipatingundergraduate institutionand meetalladmissionsrequirementsmayapply foradmissiontothe SalusUniversityDoctorofAudiology Program.

Thiseducationalpathwayisreferredto asthe4+4 AudiologyDegreeProgramandiscomprisedoftwo phases,PhaseIandPhaseII:

• PhaseIiscomprisedofthePre-Audiologycurriculum attheparticipatingundergraduateinstitution,and

• PhaseIIiscomprisedoftheDoctorofAudiology DegreeProgramatSalusUniversity.

Thefollowinginstitutionshaveformedanagreement withSalus:

• ChestnutHillCollege

• EdinboroUniversity

• ImmaculataUniversity

• MessiahUniversity

• RosemontCollege

• SetonHillUniversity

3+4DoctorofAudiologyProgram

Thisprogrampermitsthequalifiedstudenttoearnthe DoctorofAudiologydegreeinsevenyearsinsteadofthe usualeight.Thefirstthreeyearsarespentataparticipating undergraduateinstitution,thenext fourattheSalus UniversityOsborneCollegeofAudiology.Thestudentis awardedabachelor'sdegreebythe undergraduate institutionuponthesuccessfulcompletionofthefirst professional yearatSalusand aDoctor ofAudiology degreebytheUniversityattheconclusionofthe professionaldegreeprogram.

Thefollowinginstitutionshaveformeda3+4agreement withSalus:

• CedarCrestCollege

• ChestnutHillCollege

• EdinboroUniversity

• IndianaUniversityofPennsylvania

DrexelUniversityPost-baccalaureateAdmission Program

UnderthisArticulationAgreement,students who successfullycompletethePost-baccalaureate InterdisciplinaryHealthSciencesProgram(IHSP)at DrexelUniversitywitha3.0GPAorabove mayapplyfor admissiontotheSalusUniversityDoctorofAudiology (AuD)degreeprogram.

Thiseducationalpathwayisreferredto asthePostbaccalaureate+DoctorofAudiologyDegreeProgramand iscomprisedoftwophases,PhaseIandPhaseII:

• PhaseIiscomprisedofthe studentearningaMaster

ofScienceinInterdisciplinaryHealthSciencesdegree atDrexel,inadditiontosatisfyingtheundergraduate prerequisitecourseworkrequiredfortheDoctorof AudiologyProgramatSalus,and

• PhaseIIiscomprisedoftheDoctorofAudiology DegreeProgramatSalus.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheaboveagreements, pleasecontactadmissions@salus.edu

CollegeofHealthSciences, EducationandRehabilitation

DepartmentofBlindnessandLow VisionPrograms

4+2Bachelor’s/Master’sProgram

SalusUniversityhasteamedwiththefollowinginstitution toacknowledgetheir commitmenttothetrainingoffuture educationandrehabilitationprofessionals, whosupport individuals withblindnessandlowvision,byjoiningin articulationagreements.

Undertheseagreements,aselectnumberofseats willbe reservedforstudentsofthepartnerinstitution, who successfullycompleteallnecessaryrequirements, accordingtoeachindividualagreement, maycontinuetheir educationinoneoftheblindnessandlowvisionstudies programsatSalusUniversityinthe4+2Bachelor’sand Master’sdegreeprogramofstudy.

TheseMaster’sprogramsinclude:

• MasterofEducation,Blindnessand Visual Impairment(BVI)

• MasterofScience,LowVisionRehabilitation(LVR)

• MasterofScience,OrientationandMobility(O&M)

• MasterofScience,VisionRehabilitationTherapy (VRT)

Acandidate mustcompletetheapplicationprocessand criteriatotheprogrambythe publishedapplication deadlines,inordertobeconsideredforthe4+2degree program.Inaddition,eligible studentsmustbeingood academicandsocialstandingatthepartnerinstitutionand havecompletedabachelor’sdegreefromthepartner institutionwitha minimumcumulativeundergraduate GPAof3.0ona4.0scale.

ParticipatingInstitutions:

• CedarCrestCollege

• ChestnutHillCollege

• RosemontCollege

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheaboveagreements, pleasecontactadmissions@salus.edu

Post-BaccalaureateProgram

TempleUniversitySchoolofPodiatricMedicine

SalusUniversity'sPost-baccalaureatePrograminHealth Scienceshasteamed withTempleUniversitySchoolof PodiatricMedicinetoexpandstudentopportunitiesfor academicsuccessinpursuitof ahealthprofessionscareer.

Underthearticulationagreement withTempleUniversity SchoolofPodiatricMedicine(TUSPM),twoseatsinits first-yearclasswillbereservedforSalusUniversity

TraditionalPost-baccalaureate inHealthSciences(SUPBHS) studentswhosuccessfullycompleteall necessary requirements,accordingtothe agreement.

Theseadmissionsrequirementsincludethefollowing:

• CandidatesfromSU-PBHSstudentsmustmeet TUSPM'sadmissionsstandardsineffectatthetime oftheirapplicationtoTUSPM,includingrequired coursework,grades,standardizedtestscoresandany otheradmissionscriteriaasdeterminedbyTUSPM.

• Candidatesmustapplythroughthe American AssociationofCollegeofPodiatricMedicine AdmissionsService(AACPMAS).

• Candidatesmustinitiatetheir applicationnolater thanJanuary1stofeachapplicationcycle.

• Candidatesmustcompletethe SU-PBHSCertificate witha3.3orhigheroverallGPAanda3.2orhigher scienceGPA. Additionally,thestudentmustachieve aMCAT scoreatorabove45thpercentile(theexam mustbetakennolaterthanJanuaryoftheapplication cycleto whichthestudentapplies).

• Candidatesofferedacceptance toTUSPMmust make tuitiondepositsinaccordance withitspoliciesand deadlinesandinnocaselaterthanApril15thofthe applicationcycle.

Formoreinformationabouttheagreement withTemple UniversitySchoolofPodiatricMedicine,pleasecontact

admissions@salus.edu.

Speech-LanguagePathology

4+2MasterofScienceinSpeech-LanguagePathology DegreeProgram

SaintJoseph'sUniversity

UnderthisArticulationAgreement,students who successfullycompletethe120semestercreditPre-Speech LanguagePathology(SLP) curriculumatSJUwitha3.5 GPAorabovemayapplyforadmissiontothe Salus UniversityMasterofScienceinSpeech-Language Pathologydegreeprogram.

Thiseducationalpathwayisreferredto as4+2 Masterof ScienceinSpeech-LanguagePathologyDegreeProgram (orProgram)and iscomprisedoftwophases,PhaseIand PhaseII:

• Phase1iscomprisedofthestudentearninga BachelorofArtsdegreeatSJUwhichincludesthe Pre-SLP curriculumofferedthroughtheLinguistics SLP majorconcentration,and

• PhaseIIiscomprisedoftheMasterofSciencein Speech-LanguagePathologyDegreeProgramat Salus.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheaboveagreements, pleasecontactadmissions@salus.edu.

DepartmentofOccupationalTherapy

4+2BS/MSOTProgram

SalusUniversityhasteamedwiththefollowinginstitutions toacknowledgetheir commitmenttothetrainingoffuture occupationaltherapistsbyjoininginanarticulation agreement.

Undertheseagreements,aselectnumberofseats willbe reservedforstudentsofthepartnerinstitutions, who successfullycompleteallnecessaryrequirements, accordingtoeachindividualagreement, maycontinuetheir educationinoccupationaltherapystudiesatSalus Universityinthe4+2BS/MSOT degreeprogramofstudy.

By October 1,the yearbeforeanticipatedenrollmentinto theSalusMSOT Program,acandidate mustcompletethe applicationprocessandcriteriatotheprogram.

ParticipatingInstitutions:

• ArcadiaUniversity

• ChestnutHillCollege

• DrexelUniversity

• ImmaculataUniversity

• ManhattanCollege

• RosemontCollege

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheaboveagreements, pleasecontactadmissions@salus.edu.

DepartmentofPhysicianAssistant Studies

3+2PhysicianAssistantProgram

WesternNew EnglandUniversity

Underthejointagreement, uptofourselectundergraduate students fromWesternNewEnglandUniversity(WNE), whosuccessfullycompletespecificcorecourse requirements, maycontinuetheireducationinphysician assistantstudiesatSalusUniversityinthe3+2degree programofstudy.

Thoseselectedforthe3+2degreeprogramwillcomplete thefirstthreeyearsofthePre-PhysicianAssistantStudies CurriculumatWNE,whichconsistsof100semesterhours ofundergraduateeducation,includingprerequisites. CandidatesmustmaintaingoodstandingwithaGPAof 3.7or above.Thenexttwo yearswillbecompletedat SalusUniversityinthePhysicianAssistantStudies program.ThestudentisawardedaBachelor'sdegreeby WNEuponthesuccessfulcompletionofthe first yearat SalusandaMasterofMedicalSciencedegreebySalus Universityattheconclusionofthe graduatedegree program.

4+2PhysicianAssistantProgram

Undera4+2ArticulationAgreement,studentswho successfullycompletethe120semestercreditPrePhysicianAssistantcurriculumataparticipating undergraduateinstitutionand meetalladmissions requirements,accordingtoeachindividualagreement, may applyforadmissiontotheSalusUniversityPhysician AssistantMasterofMedicalSciencedegreeprogram.

Thiseducationalpathwayisreferredto asthe4+2Degree Programandiscomprisedoftwophases,PhaseIand PhaseII:

• PhaseIiscomprisedofthePre-PhysicianAssistant curriculumattheparticipatingundergraduate institution,and

• PhaseIIconsistsoftheMaster ofMedicalScience DegreeinPhysicianAssistantStudiesProgramat SalusUniversity.

Thefollowinginstitutionshaveformedanagreement withSalus:

• CaldwellUniversity

• CedarCrestCollege

• ChestnutHillCollege

• ImmaculataUniversity

• IndianaUniversityofPennsylvania

• KeystoneCollege

• MessiahUniversity

• RosemontCollege

SummaryofAgreements

Inordertobeeligibletoenterundertheagreement, studentsapplyingfromanyaffiliatedinstitutionmust meet thebelowrequirementsinadditiontotheadmissions requirementslistedinthe ApplicationProcesssection,as wellascompleteasuccessfulinterview.

(guaranteed Interview)

Aug.1st (highly recommended)

Aug.1st (highly recommended)

Aug.1st (highly recommended)

1st (highly recommended)

Aug.1st (highly recommended)

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheaboveagreements andrequirements,pleasecontactadmissions@salus.edu.

UniversityPoliciesandProcedures

*more information can be found at salus.edu/policies

StudentRecords

TheRegistrarisresponsiblefor maintainingallofficial studentacademicrecords.Universitypolicyisbasedon practicesrecommendedbythe AmericanAssociationof CollegiateRegistrarsandAdmissionsOfficers.The University’spolicyisgovernedbyregulationsestablished bytheDepartmentofHumanServices,theDepartmentof Educationandother governmentagencies.

SalusUniversitymaintainsapermanentrecordfileoneach studentthatincludestheoriginalapplicationform, undergraduatecollegerecords,letterofacceptance,course enrollment/remediationforms, grades,lettersof correspondenceconcerningthestudent,lettersindicating actionsoftheCommitteeonAcademicPromotions, scholarshipinformationandotheritemsrelatingtothe student’seducationatSalusUniversity.

PrivacyofRecords

Itisinstitutionalpolicythatmaterialinstudentrecordsis confidential.TheUniversityfullycomplieswiththe FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974,which protectstheprivacyofstudents’educationrecords, establishestherightofstudentstoinspectandreviewtheir educationrecordsandprovidesguidelinesforthe correctionofinaccurate or misleadingdatathrough informationalhearings.

Studentsalsohave therightto filecomplaintswiththe FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyOffice,U.S. DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices,Washington, DC20201,concerningallegedfailurebytheUniversityto complywiththe Act.

ExaminationofStudentRecords

AstudentmayexaminehisorherUniversitystudent recordsbymakingawrittenrequestto theRegistrarorthe DeanofStudentAffairs.Thestudent mayobtainacopyof hisorherrecords.Thecostsofphotocopyingor duplicationshallbeborne bythestudent.

Studentsmaychallengetheaccuracyofinformationinthe recordandshould meetwiththeappropriatefaculty memberoradministrativeofficial.Studentsarerequested toreviewtheacademicpolicyfortheir programforappeal procedures.

TransferofStudent Information

Thestudent willbenotifiedofanytransferofinformation withinthatstudent’sfiletopersonsorinstitutionsother thanthoseassociated withthe University.Such informationmaybetransferredonlyunderthefollowing conditions:byreasonofasubpoenaorcourtorder;bya requestfroma federalorstateeducationalagency specifyingitspurposeinwriting;uponwrittenrequestof thestudent.

Lettersofevaluationtoaccompanytranscripts willbe preparedbyadeanintheOfficeofAcademic Affairsupon receipt,inwriting,ofthenamesofthepersons,institutions, hospitalsor licensingboardsto whichthelettersor transcriptsaretobesent.

Recordsshallbekeptunderthename usedforadmission totheUniversityunlessthestudent filesachange-of-name formwiththeOfficeofthe Registrar whileinattendance.

ReleaseofAcademic Information

OfficialgradesmaybetransmittedfromSalusUniversity toanotherinstitutiononlythroughtheRegistrar.Ifa studentrequestsaletterofrecommendation,theindividual facultymember maystateonlythegradereceivedinthe courseandprovideanarrative.Copiesofexaminations withor withoutanswersmaybemadeavailabletostudents attheinstructor’sdiscretion.Curves,distribution,etc., may bepostedifdesired;however, anypostedscoresmust containastatementto theeffectthattheydonotconstitute agrade.Federalandstatelawsprohibitthepostingof scores,grades,etc.,thatcaninanywayidentifyastudent.

Transcripts

Onlyfinalgradesappearontranscripts.Whenacourse is repeated,boththeoriginaland therepeatedgradesappear onthetranscript.Thefinaltranscriptgradesissuedat graduationcannotbe modified exceptforclericalerrors.

AcademicPolicy

Graduationandtheawardingofadegreefromthe Universityarecontingentuponthe satisfactorycompletion ofbothacademicandbehavioralrequirements. All students mustdemonstratethe emotionalmaturity,stability andprofessionalattributesdesirableforthepracticeof theirprofession, mustbeofgoodmoralcharacterand must havedemonstratedintegrityandhonestyintheirpersonal behavior.

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

DoctorofOptometry(Traditional)

Allrequiredandelectivecurricula mustbecompleted with acumulative gradepointaverageof2.0orbetter.

Honorsforexceptionalworkaftercompletionofthe academicandclinicalprogramaredesignatedbythe awardingoftheODdegree with:

• summa cum laude (cumulative GPA3.75-4.00)

• magna cum laude (cumulative GPA3.50–3.74)

• Cum laude (cumulativeGPA3.25-3.49)

Inadditiontothestatedgrade pointaveragesforacademic performance,toreceivetheabovedesignations,students musthavealsodemonstratedsuperiorclinicalperformance byhavingreceivedagradeofHonors(H)infour(4)of seven(7)ProfessionalPractices/Externships,beginning withthesummertermofthethird year.

Undernormalcircumstancesalldidactic/module/block workmustbecompletedinno morethanfive(5)years.A studentmustcompletetheentireprogramwithinseven(7) years(notincludingapprovedleavesofabsence),and must presentevidenceofcontinuingto makesatisfactory academicprogressatalltimes.TheDeanmustapproveany exceptiontothistotallengthofprogram.

Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram'sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

DoctorofOptometry(Scholars)

Allrequiredandelectivecurricula mustbecompleted with acumulative gradepointaverageof2.3orbetter.

Honorsforexceptionalworkaftercompletionofthe academicandclinicalprogramaredesignatedbythe awardingoftheODdegree with:

• summa cum laude (cumulative GPA3.75–4.00)

• magna cum laude (cumulative GPA3.50–3.74)

• cum laude (cumulativeGPA3.25–3.49)

Inaddition,toreceivetheabovedesignations,studentsalso musthavedemonstratedsuperiorclinicalperformanceby receivingagradeofHonors(H)inthe majorityofthe ProfessionalPractices/Externships,beginningwiththe secondprofessionalyear.

Undernormalcircumstances, allScholarsProgram

course/blockandclinicalrequirements willbecompleted in36 monthsandno morethan48 months,inclusiveof potentialapprovedleavesofabsence. Acourseofstudy longerthan48 monthsmustbeapprovedbythe Associate DeanoftheScholarsProgram,inconsultationwiththe Deanand the APSC,asdeemedappropriate.

Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram'sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

OsborneCollegeofAudiology

DoctorofAudiology

Allrequiredandelectivecurricula mustbecompleted with acumulative gradepointaverageof2.0orbetter.

Honorsforexceptionalworkaftercompletionofthe academicandclinicalprogramaredesignatedbythe awardingofthe AuDdegreewith:

• summa cum laude (cumulative GPA3.75–4.00)

• magna cum laude (cumulative GPA3.50–3.74)

• cum laude (cumulativeGPA3.25–3.49)

Inadditiontothestatedgrade pointaveragesforacademic performance,toreceivetheabovedesignations,students musthavealsodemonstratedsuperiorclinicalperformance asevidenced havingreceived agradeofHonors(H)infour (4) ofeight(8)ProfessionalPractices/Externships, beginningwiththespringtermofthesecond year.

Undernormalcircumstancesalldidacticcoursework (exceptfourth-yearcoursework) mustbecompletedinno morethanfive(5)years.Astudent mustcompletethe entireprogramwithinseven(7)years(notincluding approvedleavesofabsence),and mustpresentevidenceof continuingto make satisfactoryacademicprogressatall times.TheDeanoftheOsborneCollegeofAudiologyand theVicePresidentofAcademicAffairsmustapproveany exceptiontothistotallengthofprogram.

Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram'sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

College

ofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation

BlindnessandLow VisionStudiesPrograms, OccupationalTherapyPrograms,Speech-Language PathologyProgram,andOrthotics&Prosthetics Program

Thestudent mustsuccessfullycompletetheentirerequired curriculumwithacumulativegradepointaverage(GPA) of3.0orbetter.

Honorsforexceptionalworkafterthecompletionof academicanddirectserviceprogramsforallprogramsare indicatedbythefollowingawards:

• summa cum laude (cumulative GPA3.90-4.00)

• magna cum laude (cumulative GPA3.70-3.89)

• cum laude (cumulativeGPA3.50-3.69)

Undernormalcircumstancesalldidacticcourseworkmust becompletedinno morethanfive(5)years(notincluding leavesofabsence)and mustpresentevidenceofcontinuing tomakesatisfactoryacademic progressatalltimes.The DeanoftheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitationor his/herdesignee,inconjunctionwiththe appropriateProgramDirector, mustapproveany exceptionstothistotallengthofprogram.

Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram'sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

PhysicianAssistantStudies

FortheMasterofMedicalScience(MMS)degree, graduatesofthePhysicianAssistantprogrammust completeallrequiredandelectivecurriculumwitha cumulative gradepointaverageof2.8orbetter.

Additionally,PhysicianAssistantstudents must maintain therequiredtechnicalstandardsoftheprogramforits duration.TheSalusPhysicianAssistanthandbookis availableontheSalusUniversitywebsite.

Honorsforexceptionalworkaftercompletionofthe academicandclinicalprogramforthePhysicianAssistant programareindicatedbytheawardoftheMMSdegree with:

• summa cum laude (cumulative GPA3.90-4.00)

• magna cum laude (cumulative GPA3.70-3.89)

•

cum laude (cumulativeGPA3.50-3.69)

Astudentmustcompletetheentireprogramwithinfour(4) years(notincludingapprovedleavesofabsence)and must presentevidenceofcontinuingto makesatisfactory academicprogressatalltimes.

TheProvost/VicePresidentofAcademic Affairsmust approveanyexceptionstothistotallengthofprogram.

Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram'sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

DoctorofPhilosophy,MasterofScienceinBiomedicine

Allrequiredandelectivecurricula mustbecompleted with acumulative gradepointaverageof3.0orbetter. Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram’sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

Honorsforexceptionalworkaftercompletionofthe programaredesignatedbythe awardingoftheMasterof Science(MSc)orDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)degreewith:

• summa cum laude (cumulative GPA4.0GPA)

• magna cum laude (cumulative GPA3.7-3.9GPA)

Undernormalcircumstances, MScdegreestudents will haveresearchcompletedin18 full-timemonths, withan additionalsixmonthsforcompletionofthedissertation. Part-time programsalsoarepermitted.

Undernormalcircumstances, PhDdegreestudents will haveresearchcompletedinthreefull-time yearsandhave oneadditionalyearforcompletionofthedissertationand passingoftheOral

Defense (viva) examinationforthePhDprogram.Aparttimeprogramisallowedandwillgenerallyconsistofsix yearsofresearchandsix monthsforthe writingofthe dissertationandoraldefense (viva) examination.

Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram'sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

Post-baccalaureatePrograminHealthSciences

Allrequiredcurricula mustbecompleted witha cumulative gradepointaverageof3.0orbetter.

Normally,courseworkandclinicalobservationsare completedintwoconsecutivesemesters. Amatriculated

studentmaycompletethedidacticcourseworkinno more thantwo years.Studentsmust, atalltimes,demonstrate satisfactoryacademicprogress.Individualexceptionsto thetotallengthoftheprogrammustbeapprovedbythe ProgramDirector.

Additionalacademic requirementstograduateareoutlined intheprogram'sacademicpolicyontheSalusUniversity website.

AcademicAffairsDivisionofGlobal,Interprofessional, andSpecializedProgramming

MasterofScienceinClinicalOptometry

Thestudent mustsuccessfullycompletetheentire curriculumwithacumulativegradepointaverageof3.0or better.

ForallSalusUniversitystudents:

TheUniversityreservestherighttoplaceonprobation, suspendorexpelfromtheinstitutionanystudent who willfullyviolatesanyruleorregulationoftheUniversityor thelawsofthe CommonwealthofPennsylvaniaorother state,federalorlocalgovernments, whetherornot convictedincriminalcourt.

Misconductsuchascheatingonexaminations,falsifying clinicaldata,improperpatientcareintheclinicalsetting, oractivitiesconstitutingcriminalbehavior mayresultin thedenialofanydegreeorcertificateofferedatSalus University,eventhoughtheindividualhascompletedthe academicprogram.

Eachstudentisgivenacopyofthecomplete Academic Policyatorientation,andadditionalcopiesmaybefound intheOfficesofStudent AffairsandtheUniversity’s website.

AdditionalUniversityPolicies

AlcoholandDrug Abuse PreventionProgram

Asaconditionofemployment and/orenrollment,all employeesandstudents,includingemployeesandstudents performingworkunderanyfederalgrant,contractorother award, mustabidebythetermsoftheDrugand Alcohol FreeUniversityPolicy(presentedontheUniversity website).SalusUniversitywillimposecorrectiveactions onstudentsandemployees,consistent withlocal,state,and federallaw, forviolationsofthispolicy.

StudentHealthInsurance

All studentsenrolledinresidentialprogramsatSalus UniversitywillautomaticallybeenrolledintheUniversity

Plan,unlesstheydemonstrateMedicalCoverageduring theapplicableenrollmentperiod.

Immunization,BackgroundCheckandCompliance Requirements

Studentsmayberequiredtocomplete various compliance/backgroundcheck/immunizationrequirements inordertoparticipateinclinicalexperiencesandinteract withpatients.

Security

SalusUniversitycomplieswiththe CleryAct(1988).The securityreportisavailableuponrequestfromtheOfficeof Security.

InstitutionalRefundSchedule StudentsTaking

FederalFinancialAid

Theinstitutionalchargeisbaseduponthenumberofdays astudentisenrolledattheUniversitypriortothe withdrawalor dismissaldate.Theformulaiscalculatedas follows:

#ofdaysattended/totaldaysintheenrollmentperiod*

*includesweekendsand holidays,lessanyscheduled breaksgreaterthan5days

Theresultingfractionisconvertedtoapercentage. Any percentageattendedequaltoor above60%resultsin100% institutionalcharge.

ProgramsChargedonaPer-CreditBasisNotStudent TakingFederalFinancialAid

Ifastudentdropsduringthetwo-weekdrop/addperiodor afterdrop/addbutpriortothestartofthecourse,thereis no charge.Ifa studentdropsaclass(es)afterdrop/addand afterthe startofclass,the followingcalculationwillbe used:

#ofdaysattended/totaldaysinthecourse*

*includesweekendsand holidays,lessanyscheduled breaksgreaterthan5days

Theresultingfractionisconvertedtoapercentage. Any percentageattendedequaltoor above60%resultsin100% institutionalcharge.

MoreInformation

BoardofTrustees

Officers

RebeccaDelia,MS,Chair,Hershey,PA

DanielA.Abramowicz,PhD, ViceChair,Philadelphia,PA

CraigCassey,OD ’86,Secretary,Media,PA

EmilyTurner,CFA,Treasurer,Philadelphia,PA

Members

TerriAlbertson,BS,Lansdale, PA

DerrickArtis,OD’89,MBA,FortLauderdale,FL

ThomasE.Beeman,PhD,MBA,Margate,NJ

ChristopherDezzi,MBA,Philadelphia,PA

ReadeFahs,MBA,Atlanta,GA

CarolynForcina,BS,WashingtonCrossing,PA

CaitlynFoy,DOT,MOTR/L,NewtownSquare,PA, FacultyRepresentative

EskedarGetahun,MBA,Philadelphia,PA

KeithD.Ignotz,MBA,Charlottesville,VA

KathleenKinslow,CRNA,EdD,MBA,Philadelphia,PA

JoyceKoh,JD,BalaCynwyd, PA

SeanLewis,BS,Student Representative

DanielLiberman,JD,MSc,Summit,NJ

DanaMattingly,MHA,Mechanicsburg,PA

WilliamMcCune,MPH,Oreland,PA

SarahMitchell,JD,ElkinsPark,PA

MichaelH.Mittelman,OD’80,MPH,MBA,FAAO, FACHE,ElkinsPark,PA,Ex-Officio

MichelePalos-Samsi,PA-C,LafayetteHill,PA

JoSurpin,MA,ImmediatePastChair,Collinswood,NJ

ShannonTornoe,BS,Wayne, PA

Emeriti

MarkBoas,MS,OD‘86,Exton,PA

I.WilliamCollins,OD '47,UniversityPark,FL

BarryJ.Farkas,OD '71,NewYork,NY

DonaldM.Gleklen,JD,NewtownSquare,PA

CarlPolsky,JD,Roslyn,PA

JaneScaccetti,MS,CPA,MST,Philadelphia,PA

HaroldWiener,OD’50,NorthArlington,NJ

UniversityAdministration

OfficeofthePresident

President–MichaelH.Mittelman,OD,MPH,MBA, FAAO,FACHE

• AlexisAbate,MA–Director,Officeof Communications

• RichardEchevarria,FMP-AssociateVice PresidentofFacilitiesandInstitutionalServices

• ChrisEsposito–ChiefInformationOfficerand VicePresident,TechnologyandLearning ResourcesServices

• JohnGaal,FACHE–VicePresident,Clinical Operations

• DonaldKates,CPA–VicePresident,Finance

• MauraKeenan,MBA, CEBS–VicePresident, HumanResourcesand Administrative Services andAffirmative ActionOfficer

• Dr.JulianaMosley-Williams,PhD,CDP–SpecialAssistanttothePresidentforDiversity, EquityandInclusion(DEI)

• ElizabethMoy,MSW–ChiefofStaff

• GerardO’Sullivan,PhD–InterimProvostand InterimVicePresident, Academic Affairs

• JacquelinePatterson–VicePresident, Institutional AdvancementandCommunity Relations

• BrianZuckerman,JD–Counsel,Chief ComplianceOfficer,TitleIXCoordinator

OfficeofAcademicAffairs

• InterimProvostandVicePresidentofAcademic Affairs–GerardO’Sullivan, PhD

• AdministrativeCoordinator–MarieSolzna

• Administrative Assistant–JenniferBrown

• DirectorofInstitutionalResearchand Assessment–GregoryBenjamin,PhD,MPH

• Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry,Dean-Melissa E.Trego,OD,PhD

• OsborneCollegeofAudiology,Dean-Radhika Aravamudhan,PhD,EdD

• College ofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation,Dean–TBD

• DivisionofGlobal,Interprofessional,andSpecialized Programming,Dean-Melissa Vitek,OD,FAAO, PNAP

• ResearchandSponsoredPrograms,Dean-Mitchell Scheiman,OD

• Student Affairs,Dean–JamesM.Caldwell,OD, EdD

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

• Dean,MelissaTrego,OD,PhD

• AdministrativeCoordinators-Janaranjani Balachandran,FrancescaDiMaria

• OptometricClinicalAffairs, AssociateDeanMariaParisi,OD,FAAO

• Administrative Assistant-AngloriaPotts

• EducationalProgramCoordinator–Mary Jameson

• AssistantEducationalProgramCoordinatorAliceanneManning

• TraineeshipProgram,Director -HeleneKaiser, OD

• EducationalProgramCoordinator-LaVonda Jenkins

• InternshipProgram,Director–BisantLabib,OD

• Off-CampusResidencyPrograms,DirectorShitalMani,OD

• On-CampusResidencyPrograms,Director–ChadKillen,OD

• ExternshipProgram,Director–RachelBrackley, OD

• ExternshipProgram, AssistantDirector-Jamie Lindsay

• EducationalProgramCoordinator-Christina Welsh

• AssessmentandTechnologyCoordinatorJessalynMifflin

• CurriculumandAssessment,AssociateDean–ElizabethTonkery,OD,MPH

• AcceleratedScholarsand AdvancedPlacement ODPrograms,AssociateDean–BhawanMinhas, OD,FAAO

• OptometricSpecialPrograms, AssociateDean–Bisant Labib,OD,FAAO,Dipl(CEC)

OsborneCollegeofAudiology

• Dean-RadhikaAravamudhan,PhD,EdD,CCC-A, FAAA

• Administrative Assistant-JacquelynTodaro

• AssistantDeanforFoundationsand Assessment ofAudiologicMedicine–BreMyers,AuD,PhD

• AssociateDeanforPracticeandAssessmentof AudiologicMedicine-Jonette Owen, AuD, FNAP,CH-AP

• Administrative Assistant-MelissaMoffa

• DistanceEducationPrograms,Director-Girija Sundar,PhD

• Administrative Assistant-LoriHume

• PennsylvaniaEarInstitute,Director-LindsayM. Bondurant,PhD,CCC-A

CollegeofHealthSciences,Education andRehabilitation

• Dean–TBD

• AdministrativeCoordinator–TraceyRobbins

BlindnessandLow VisionStudies

• Chair–FabianaPerla,EdD,COMS,CLVT

• Administrative Assistant–Ta’MarEllensworth

• OrientationandMobilityProgram,Director–JamieMaffit,MS, COMS

• VisionRehabilitationTherapyProgram,Director –LachelleSmith,MS, CVRT

• LowVisionRehabilitationProgram,Director–KerryS.Lueders,MS,COMS,TVI,CLVT

• BlindnessandVisionImpairmentProgram, Director–Katherine Alstrin, EdD,TVI,COMS

PhysicianAssistantStudies

• Director–RachelDitoro,EdD,MSPAS,PA-C

• Administrative Assistant–KatelynMarciante

• ClinicalEducationalProgramAssistant–Danielle Doherty

• DidacticEducationalProgramAssistant– Leah Perry

• DirectorofDidacticEducation–CaraE.Orr,MS, MMS,PA-C

• MedicalDirector,DirectorofClinicalProgram–JohnJ.Fitzgerald III,DO,FACOG

• ClinicalCoordinator–Jeanne-MariePucillo, MSPAS,PA-C

• DirectorofEducationalCompetencyandStrategic Innovation–Christine K.McCormick,MS,MMS, PA-C

GraduateProgramsinBiomedicine

• Director–MitchellScheiman, OD,PhD,FAAO

• Administrative Assistant– AsamiKojima

OccupationalTherapy

• Chair–LaurenSponseller,PhD,OTD,MSOTR/L, Med

• AdministrativeCoordinator–JayneMangini

• Master’sProgram,Director–LaurenSponseller, PhD,OTD,MSOTR/L,MEd

• DoctoralProgram,Director–CaitlynFoy,OTD, MOTR/L,CLA

• AcademicFieldworkCoordinator–AnnaGrasso, OTD,MS,OTR/L,CAPS,ECHM

Speech-LanguagePathology

• Chairand Director–RobertSerianni,MS,CCC-SLP, FNAP

• Administrative Assistant–Christine Lant,MBA

• DirectorofClinicalEducation–KaraMaharay, MS,CCC-SLP,BCS-S

• Coordinator ofPost-BaccalaureateProgram,SLP Concentration–KimberlyEdmonds,MS, CCCSLP

Post-BaccalaureateProgram

• Director–DarrylHorn,PhD

• Co-directorofAssessment–BrookeKruemmling, PhD,COMS

• Administrative Assistant–JenniferBrown

OrthoticsandProstheticsProgram

• Chairand Director–J.ChadDuncan,PhD,CRC, CPO

• Administrative Assistant–ErnsthaJovin

• LabManager–KevinCianfrani

AcademicAffairsDivisionofGlobal, Interprofessional,andSpecialized Programming

• DeanofGlobal,Interprofessional,andSpecialized Programming-Melissa A.Vitek,OD,FAAO,PNAP

• DirectorofInterprofessionalPracticeand Education-KarenJ.Hanson, PhD

• ProgramManager -NatalieStandig,MA

• AcademicCoordinator-MargieSinger,MEd

• AcademicCoordinator-SarahTinkoff,MEd

OfficeofStudentAffairs

• Dean–JamesM.Caldwell,OD,EdD

• AdministrativeCoordinators

• AmandaLusaitis

• ChawnThomas,MS

• StudentEngagement,Director–MonaeKelsey, MS

• Admissions,Director–MonicaScirrotto,MS

• AssociateDirectorsofAdmissions

• NancyGriffin

• ChristopherSpeece

• LawrenceWalsh,MA

• AssistantDirectorsofAdmissions

• MauraGolebiowski

• RebeccaHeinz,MS

• MonaeKelsey,MS

• TaraSchumacher

• AdmissionsOfficers

• ShaimirJoe

• CandidaMulligan

• EnrollmentMarketingSpecialist–Patrick Donohue,MJ

• DatabaseandDocumentManagement Coordinator–EmmaRay

• Secretary–JuneDunwell

• Bennett CareerServicesCenter,Director–Ryan Hollister,MS

• Center forPersonalandProfessional Development,Director–TamaraApril-Davis, PsyD

• HafterStudent CommunityCenter,Program Manager–JoeRiley

• Officefor Academic Success, Coordinator–JamesM.Caldwell,OD,EdD

• OfficeoftheRegistrar,Registrar–ShannonM. Boss

• Administrative Assistant– LorraineBenson

• AssistantRegistrar–MichaelKennedy,MBA

• AssistantRegistrar &DataSystemSpecialist–AllisonLevitt,MBA

OfficeofTechnologyandLearning ResourceCenterServices

• VPofTechnology&LibraryServices\CIO–Chris Esposito

• TechnicalCoordinator–EdSloskey

• InstructionalTechnology, Assessmentand SupportServices,Director-JillLeslie

• AssessmentandResearchDataManager–CaitlynVitoria

• InformationProcessingManager–Ruby Singleton

• SupportSpecialist,Help Desk–Timothy Oakley

• SupportSpecialist–Helpdesk&Learning Technologies–TimGilbert

• AssistantDirectorofLearningTechnologies–DarrelAsbury

• ClassroomTechnician–BrandonBoyce

• InstructionalDesignSpecialist–Amy McLaughlin

• NetworkSecurityServices,Director-GlennR. Roedel,MS,MCNE,MCSE

• Sr.SystemsAdministrator–EverettJenkins

• JuniorSystemsAdministrator -JoshwinKlotz

• SeniorNetworkEngineer–StephenSarachman

• SeniorDatabase&ApplicationsAdministrator–CharlesFrank

• Database&SystemsAdministrator–Bryce Hochstedler

• JuniorDatabase&SystemsAdministrator–DevinParker

• AssociateDirectorofClinicalTechnology–Mark D’Amore

• SystemsAdmin–ClinicalTechnology-Brian Hiltner

• Healthcare ApplicationsTrainer-Rasheeda Barlow

• TechnicalServices,Manager-RobertAtkinson

• BiomedicalEquipmentTechnicians–Frank HettichandWarrenParker

• LearningResourceCenterServices,DirectorMariettaDooley,MSLIS

• Librarian–JoanWolf

• LibraryTechnician–AlisonWilk

OfficeofCommunications

• DirectorofCommunications– AlexisR. Abate,MA

• AssistantDirectorofMarketingCommunications –CarenCremen

• Multimedia&InstructionalDesignSpecialist–MeganBurke

• Communications/MarketingCoordinator–Anna Intartaglia

• Digital Content/SocialMediaMarketing Coordinator–JahmeelahRies

• ClinicalCommunityOutreachCoordinator –AlenaHackett

• SeniorWriter/PublicationsCoordinator–Michael Morsch

OfficeofInstitutionalAdvancementand CommunityRelations

• VicePresident,InstitutionalAdvancementand CommunityRelations-JacquelinePatterson

• Coordinator,InstitutionalAdvancement–Nancy Douglas

• Director,AnnualGiving–HannahBoettger

• Director,LeadershipGivingandSpecialGifts–BrandonCohen

• Director,CorporateandFoundationRelations–BernadetteR.McNulty,PhD

• DatabaseManager-

• Coordinator,StudentRelationsand Alumni Affairs–SavannaHailu

OfficeofFinance

• VicePresidentforFinance–DonaldKates,CPA

• Administrative Assistant–StellaLee

• Controller–MaureenOwens, MBA

• BudgetManager–DanaNissenfeld

• AssistantController–WinifredSontag

• SeniorPayroll Coordinator–SheriHoover

• SeniorStaffAccountant–MarkJagielski

• JuniorStaffAccountant–HanhNguyen

• AccountsPayableCoordinators–Pam DeAnnisandTraceySutton

• Bursar–EstherColon

• AssistantBursar–CindyMajor

• StudentFinancialAffairs,Director–Jaime Schulang,MA

• Administrative Assistant–JonetteWilliams

• AssociateDirector–SharonNoce

• AssistantDirector–ClareMcLaughlin

HumanResourcesandAdministrative Services

• VicePresidentofHumanResources-MauraKeenan, MHRM,CEBS,CPSP

• HumanResourcesCoordinator–Kathleen McMullen

• HRISAdministrator-LindseyCardillo

• AssociateVicePresidentofFacilitiesand InstitutionalServices-RichardEchevarria,FMP

• FacilitiesCoordinator–StaceySpurlock

• ProjectManager–AmieLeighton

• InstitutionalServicesCoordinator–LydiaFriel

• InstitutionalServicesClerks– JamesMcParland andDamianOstrowski

• FacilitiesManager–EdwinVazquez

• CustodialSupervisor–BobbyMack

• Safety&Security,Director–CarlosRodriguez

• Administrative Assistant–RichardStankovis

ClinicalOperations

• VicePresidentofClinicalOperations-JohnM.Gaal, FACHE

• Administrative Assistant-vacant

• Secretary-GarlandMcCoy

• AssistantVicePresidentofClinicalOperationsChaitaliBaviskar

• Coordinator,PatientAccess–NicoleWilliams

• Coordinator,ClinicalCompliance-Sumathi Parthasarathy

TheEyeInstitute

• Director,PatientsCareSupportServices–Sediah Kelty

• PatientCareSupervisor–KianaHardaway

• PatientCareSupervisor–BrendaButler

• PatientCareSupervisor(CH) –ChaunteButts

• Director,SpecialtyCareSupportServices–Alycia Miller,CPOT

• MedicalCareCoordinator (neuro)–RobertWare

• MedicalCareCoordinator (Peds) –ArleneAllen

• MedicalCareCoordinator (ContactLens)–AmandaMeltzer

• Manager,CallCenter–StephanieMcBurrows

• HealthcareFinancialOperationsAnalyst–Chioma Acholonu

PrimaryCare

• Suite1,Chief–StephanieLeburg,OD,FAAO

• Suite2,Chief-JeanPagani,OD,FAAO

• Suite3

• Co-Chief-AndrewGurwood,OD,FAAO

• Co-Chief-BisantLabib,OD, FAAO

• ChestnutHillSatellite,Chief-CarloPelino,OD, FAAO

• NorristownSatellite,Provider-LuisTrujillo,OD

• EmergencyServices,Director-JeffreyNyman,OD, FAAO

SpecialtyCare

• Cornea&SpecialtyContactLensService,DirectorNicholasGidosh,OD,FAAO

• GlaucomaService,Director-G.RichardBennett, OD,FAAO,FNAP

• Neuro-Ophthalmic DiseaseService,Chief-Kelly Malloy,OD,FAAO,Dipl.

Pediatric&BinocularVisionServices

• Pediatric&BinocularVisionServices,ChiefStanleyHatch,OD,MPH,FAAO

SPARCProgram

• Director-EliseCiner,OD,FAAO

WilliamFeinbloomVisionRehabilitationCenter

• Chief-ErinKenny,OD,FAAO

• AcademicCoordinator-ErinDraper,OD,FAAO

PreventionofBlindnessProgram

• Director-StephanieHeaton, MS

QualityAssurance

• Director-Helene Kaiser,OD,FAAO

EducationProgram

• Coordinator –MaryJameson,CPOT

• AssistantCoordinator-AliceanneManning

PennsylvaniaEarInstitute

• Director-LindsayM.Bondurant,PhD,CCC-A

• ClinicalFaculty

• AmandaAyers,AuD

• RebeccaBlaha,AuD

• ElizabethSedunov,AuD

• BreMyers, AuD,PhD,CH-AP

• JennyRajan, AuD,CCC-A,FAAA

• AaronRoman, AuD,CCC-A,FAAA

• JonetteOwen, AuD

• OfficeManager–CarlaWallace

• PatientServiceRepresentative –JessicaWhite

Speech-LanguageInstitute

• ClinicalDirector–KaraMaharay, CCC-SLP,BCS-S

• ClinicalEducators

• JenniferBergstrom,EdD,CCC-SLP

• ErikaCardamone,MSCCC-SLP

• JacquelynCatalini,MA,CCC-SLP

• RachaelCondon,MA,CCC-SLP

• SusanDeMilia,MA,CCC-SLP

• JenniferDowns,EdD,CCC-SLP

• KimberlyEdmonds,MS,CCC-SLP

• KristineGoldynia,MA, CCC-SLP

• M.JillGrogg,MS,CCC-SLP

• EmilyJett,MA,CCC-SLP

• SusanneKelly,MA,CCC-SLP

• JudithKoza,MA,CCC-SLP

• PatriciaMartinMayro,MA,CCC-SLP

• JacquelinePittam,MEd,MS,CCC-SLP

• CaitlinRaymond,MS,CCC-SLP

• AnneRuckdeschel,MA,CCC-SLP

• KellySalmon,SLPD,CCC-SLP,BCS-S,CLTLANA,NDC

• BobSerianni,MS,CCC-SLP,FNAP

• ShelleySlott,MS, CCC-SLP

• Eric Smith,MA,CCC-SLP

• KellySnyder,MA,CCC-SLP

• ReginaWard,MA,CCC-SLP

• DeannaYoder-Black,SLPD,CCC-SLP

• OfficeManager-TaylorEvans

PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

MelissaE.Trego,OD,PhD,Dean

Foundedin1919,thePennsylvania CollegeofOptometry (PCO)establishedSalusUniversityinJuly2008.

Mission

ThePennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry(PCO)innovates andleadsinthedevelopmentofoptometrists whoadvance healthandhealthcarethroughexcellenceindiscovery, patientcare,andprofessionalism.

PCO’sprogramsareofferedinaninterdisciplinary environmentdedicatedtoteaching/learningeffectiveness, enhancingcareerdevelopment,inspiringanddeveloping leadership,andfosteringnewdiscoveriesthroughresearch.

StudentLearningGoalsandObjectives

Goal1:Studentswilldemonstratedidacticknowledgeand skillsrequiredtoachieve nationallicensure

Objective1.1:Demonstrateanunderstandingoftheir individualresponsibilityandself-assessment foracademic success

Objective1.2:Demonstrateunderstandinginthebasic sciences

Objective1.3:Demonstrateunderstandingintheclinical sciences

Goal2:Studentswilldemonstrateproficiencyinskills duringtheInternshipphaseoftheclinicalprogramto successfullyentertheExternshipprogram.

Objective2.1:Demonstratetheabilitytosafelyand effectivelycompleteaneyeexam

Objective2.2:Receiveandincorporateinto practice constructiveclinicalfeedback

Objective2.3:Effectivelycommunicateandcollaborate withproviders,colleagues,staff,andpatientsduringthe Internshipphaseoftheprogram.

Objective2.4:Demonstrateethical,professional,and culturallycompetent skillsandbehaviors

Objective2.5:Utilizeevidencetoconducta comprehensiveanalysisofaclinicalcase

Goal3:Studentswilldemonstrateskillsrequisitefor practiceofindependent,contemporaryoptometricpractice.

Objective3.1:Completetheexternshipphaseofthe programwithminimumcompetencyinspecificoptometric specialtyareas

Objective3.2:Exhibitskillsforevidence-basedresearch andcase-basedscholarlyworkand discussion.

Objective3.3:Effectivelycommunicateandcollaborate withproviders,colleagues,staff,andpatientsduringthe Externshipphaseoftheprogram.

Objective3.4:Providecareforpatientsfromdiverse backgroundswithavarietyofocularconditions.

Goal4:Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofthe thevalue,knowledge,andskillsrequiredforsuccessful interprofessionalcollaborative care

Objective4.1:Increasestudentrecognitionofthe valueof interprofessionalactivities.

Objective4.2:Demonstrateeffectiveinterprofessional communicationskills.

DoctorofOptometry(OD)–Traditional Program

TheTraditionalProgramfortheDoctorofOptometry degreeatSalusUniversity,PennsylvaniaCollegeof Optometry(PCO)followsalegacythatbeganin1919, whenPCOcreatedafour-year degreeprogramthatsetthe standardforallotherinstitutionsofoptometrythatexists today.

TheTraditionalProgramoffersPCOstudentsacohort curriculumandincludestheearlyclinicalexperienceand extensiveexternshipsfor whichtheCollegeisrecognized. Otherfeaturesofthisprogramincludesmallgroup learningexperiences,traditionalsemesterbreaks,and a learningenvironmentinwhichwhatstudentslearninthe classroomispracticedinthelabsandappliedto actual patients underthe guidanceandsupervisionoffaculty.

TheTraditionalProgramcanbeenhanced withelectives coursesand/orapost-graduate residencyprogram. Qualifiedstudentsgainadditionalexpertiseinexpanding areasofpatientcareprovidedbyoptometricleadershipin thehealthcaresystem.

InnovationcontinuestodrivePCO’sTraditionalProgram. Thisisreflectedinexcitingupdatescontinuallymadeto thecorecurriculumtoreflectchangesintheprofessionof Optometry.Byanticipatinghowoptometry’sroleinthe 21stcenturyhealthcarearena willcontinuetoevolve,the curriculumiscarefullycrafted inadynamicwaytoutilize cuttingedgeeducationalapproachesandincorporatekey competenciestoprovidestudentswiththeskillsneededfor independent,contemporarypractice.

Admissions

Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryacceptsapplications onlythroughtheOptometryCentralized Application Service(OptomCAS).

ApplicationProcessing&Review

TheprocessingofapplicationsbyOptomCASbeginsthe endofJune,oneyearpriortothe yearofdesired enrollment. Applicationsmustbesubmittedonorbefore March31oftheyearofdesiredenrollment.

• Studentapplicationreviewsbegin whenan applicationisverifiedbyOptomCAS

• Interviews arescheduledandinitiated,beginningin September

• Candidatesmeetingtherequirementsareadmittedon arollingbasisuntilclasscapacityisreached

Itistoanapplicant’sadvantagetoapplyasearlyas possibletoensurepriorityconsiderationforadmission.

Criteria

SalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry activelyseeksapplicantsfromeverystateinthenationas wellasworldwide.Studentscurrentlyattendingrepresent manystates,aswellasCanadaandseveralothercountries.

Tobeconsidered,anapplicant must:

• Submitaproperlycompleted applicationtothe OptometryCentralized ApplicationService (OptomCAS)atwww.optomcas.org.Detailed instructionsregardingthecompletionofthe applicationandtheessayareprovidedonthe OptomCASwebsite.

• Completethesupplementalapplicationprocess (TraditionalODProgramapplicantsonly)by arrangingtotaketheonlineCasperAssessment Test(Computer-Based AssessmentforSampling PersonalCharacteristics).Fordetailedinstructions, pleaserefertotheRequiredSupplemental ApplicationProcesssectionbelow.Takingthe CasperbetweenJulyandDecemberoftheapplication cycleishighlyrecommended.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toOptomCAS.

• Completeadmissionsprerequisites(listedbelow)at

thecollegelevelwithagrade of‘C-’orbetter. Prerequisitecoursesmustbecompletedpriorto startingtheprogram,notpriortoapplication.

• ArrangetotaketheOptometryAdmissionsTest (OAT)priortoJune1ofthedesiredenteringyear; takingtheOAT betweenJulyandDecemberofthe applicationcycleishighlyrecommended.

• Informationandregistrationforonline testing:www.opted.org

• Applicants nowhavetheoptionto takethe GeneralGRE(GraduateRecordExam),MCAT (MedicalCollegeAdmissionTest),DAT (Dental AdmissionTest),orPCAT(PharmacyCollege AdmissionTest) inlieuoftakingthe OAT. PleasecontacttheOfficeofAdmissions withanyquestions.

• IftakingtheGRE,scorescanbesentdirectly toOptomCAS, usingDesignatedInstitution (DI)Code:4566.

• Theadmissionexammustbetakenwithinthree years,priortothestartoftheOptomCASapplication cycleto whichyouareapplying.Scorereportspast three yearswillnotbeconsidered.Forexample,if youareapplyingforthe2023-24applicationcycle, youmusthavetakentheOAT orapprovedsubstitute onorafterJune30,2020.Threelettersofevaluation arerequiredandshouldbeforwardeddirectlyto OptomCAS.Anythreeofthe followingoptionswill beacceptedinorder tofulfilltheletterrequirement:

• APre-ProfessionalCommittee letterofevaluation (consult withyourcollege/universitypreprofessionaladvisorregardingthepolicyfor providinglettersofrecommendationforpreprofessionalapplicants).

• Onecommitteeletter willfulfilltheentireletter requirement.

• Letter fromateachingfacultymember who has taught youinacourse(scienceteachingfaculty letterisstronglyrecommended).

• Letter fromateachingassistantonlyaccepted ifco-signedbyfacultymember.

• Letter fromyourpre-professionalorfaculty advisor.

• Letter fromapracticingoptometrist for whom

youhaveshadowedor worked.

• Letter fromahealthcareprofessionalor work supervisor whoisabletoassessyour qualificationsforprofessionaleducationand futurecareerinoptometry.

• Additionallettersoutsideoftheaboveoptions willenhancethe filebut willnotfulfillour requiredlettersofevaluation.

• Completea minimumof25hours shadowing/observationinthefieldofoptometryor ophthalmology.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewforany additionalrequirementsinthe sectionbelow.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation. Itisrecommendedthat applicantswithlessthana2.5(C+)overallgradepoint averageshouldconsulttheOfficeofAdmissionspriorto applying.

Prerequisites

Anapplicant musthavecompletedaminimumof90 semesterhoursor 135quarterhoursofcredit froman accreditedundergraduatecollegeoruniversity.These creditsmustincludethepre-optometrycourseslisted belowcompleted witha'C-'orbetter.

Anapplicant neednothavecompletedallprerequisites priortofilinganapplicationbut mustbeabletocomplete alloutstandingprerequisitespriortoenrolling.

Prerequisitecreditscompleted 10ormoreyearspriortothe anticipatedentrancedate will bereviewedforapprovalon anindividualbasis.

• GeneralBiologyorZoology(withlabs) –oneyear

• GeneralChemistry(withlabs) –oneyear

• Organic Chemistry(withlabs) –oneyearor

• ½yearOrganicChemistrywithlab,plus½ year ofeitherBiochemistryorMolecularBiology(lab highlyrecommended)

• GeneralPhysics(withlabs)–oneyear

• MicrobiologyorBacteriology(lectureonly) –½year

• EnglishCompositionorEnglishLiterature–one year

• Mathematics–one year

• (½yearCalculusfulfillsmathrequirement; however,oneyearofCalculushighly recommended)

• Psychology–½ year

• Statistics(Math,Biology,orPsychology)–½ year

We encourage,butdonotrequire,additionalupperlevel sciencecourseworkinsuchareasasAnatomy,Physiology, Biochemistry,CellBiology,Genetics,Histologyand ExperimentalandPhysiologicalPsychology.Anatomyand Physiologycourseworkishighlyrecommended.

RequiredSupplementalApplicationProcess–Casper AssessmentTest

Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryatSalusUniversity nowrequiresasupplementalapplicationfortheTraditional ODProgram.

Forthesupplementalapplicationprocess,allapplicantsto theTraditionalODProgramarerequiredtocompletethe CasperAssessmentTestvia AcuityInsights Assessments. TakingtheCasperbetweenJulyandDecemberofthe applicationcycleishighlyrecommended.

Thelastdatetotakethetest for the2023/2024cycleis April9,2024.

Casperisastandardized,onlineassessmentthatmeasures differentcompetenciesandattributesthat webelieveare important forsuccessful studentsand graduatesofour program.Thisassessment willcomplementtheothertools that weuseforapplicantreviewandevaluation.In implementingtheCaspervia AcuityInsightsAssessments, wearetryingto furtherenhancefairnessandobjectivityin ourselectionprocess.

HowtocompleteCasper

Inordertotaketheassessments, youwillberesponsible forsecuringaccesstoalaptopordesktopcomputer with webcamandaudiocapabilitiesand areliableinternet connectionwithaninternetspeedofatleast1.5Mbpsand uploadspeedofatleast2Mbps.Youwillrequirethe followingforbothaccountcreationandcompletingAcuity InsightsAssessments:

• Government-issuedphotoID(English/French) for accountvalidation

• Validemailaddress(thesame one youwill useto submit your application)

• Desktoporlaptopcomputer

• Workingwebcam

• Workingmicrophone

• Reliablehigh-speedinternetconnection

1. Pleasegotoacuityinsights.apptosignupforAcuity InsightsCasperAssessmentTestforCSP-10101U.S.ProfessionalHealthSciences,andregisterusing yourvalidemailaddressanda pieceofgovernmentissuedphotoID.

2. SelectaCaspertestdate.Youwillbeprovidedwitha limited numberoftestingdatesandtimes, whichhave beenpre-arranged/approvedbyyourprogram(s)in accordance withtheiradmissionstimelines.Please notethatthesearetheonlytestingdatesavailablefor yourCaspertestbasedonyourprogramselection(s). Therewillbenoadditionaltestsscheduled.Please useanemailaddressthatyoucheckregularlyandthat youhave usedfor yourapplication;there maybe updatestothetest schedule.

3. Important:Toaccountforidentityverificationand paymentprocessingtimelines,ensurethatyou registerfor yourtestatleast3daysbeforeyour preferredtestdateandtime.Last-minutebookingsare notrecommended.

4. Ensure youhave selectedSalusUniversityfor distributionbeforetheposteddistributiondeadline. Likely,therewillbenoadditionaltestsscheduled,but the mostup-to-dateinformationcanbefoundby browsingtheTestDatesandTimeson acuityinsights.app.

5. PleasenotethattheDuetassessmentisnotrequired forSalusUniversity.

6. PleasedirectanyinquiriesonAcuityInsights Assessmentstosupport@acuityinsights.app. Alternatively, youmayusethechatbubbleinthe bottomrightcornerofyour screenonthe acuityinsights.app website.

Accommodations:Applicantsrequiringtesting accommodationsto completetheir AcuityInsights AssessmentsshouldsubmitanInitialRequestForm(Part1 and2)atleastfour(4) weekspriortotheirscheduled Caspertestdate.Moreinformationregardingthe

accommodationspolicycanbefoundinthis helparticle here.

Caspertestresultsarevalidfor oneadmissionscycle. Applicantswho havealreadytakenthetestinprevious yearswillthereforebeexpectedtore-takeit.Applicants fromCanada who mayhavetakentheCanadianCasper Testwillneedtosit fortheU.S.CasperTesttobe consideredforPennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometryatSalus University.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfroman approvedagency,suchasWorldEducationServices, whichevidencesallpost-secondarystudies completed.Pleaseconsultagency’swebsite for requirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Anofficialevaluationmaybesent fromtheagency directlytoOptomCAS.

• Instructionsforsubmittingaforeigncredential evaluation.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommittee hasestablishedpoliciesthat includetheselectionofapplicantsbestqualifiedtoserve thepublicandtheprofessioninthe yearstocome.Many factorsareconsideredinselectingstudentsforour program,including:

• Academicperformance

• Motivation

• Extracurricularactivitiesandinterests

• Relatedandunrelated workexperience

• Personalachievements

• Essays

• Lettersofevaluation

• Communicationsskills,includingademonstrated commandoftheEnglishlanguage,bothwrittenand oral

Whenevaluatingacademicperformance,theapplicant’s overallandsciencegradepointaverages,performancein prerequisitecourses,numberofcollegecreditscompleted, degreestatusandresultsoftheOptometryAdmissions Test(OAT)arecarefullyconsidered.Pleasenote:the Graduate RecordExamination(GRE),MedicalCollege AdmissionTest(MCAT),DentalAdmissionTest(DAT), orPharmacyCollegeAdmissionTest(PCAT)willbe acceptedinlieuoftheOAT.

Whenevaluatingnon-cognitiveskillsandinterpersonal characteristicstheCasper AssessmentTest(ComputerBasedAssessment forSamplingPersonal Characteristics), isconsidered,amongothercriteria,aslistedabove. We believethesecharacteristicsareimportantforsuccessful studentsandgraduatesofour program,andin implementingCasper, weareattemptingto furtherenhance fairnessandobjectivityinour selectionprocess.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriamayreceive aninvitationtovisitour

campusforaninterview, whichprovidesfurtherinsight intotheapplicant’scharacterand motivation,andallows anapplicanttheopportunityto meetwithanAdmissions staffmembertodiscuss hisorherapplication,tourour campusand meetwithfacultyandstudents.Theoptionfor anonlineinterviewmaybeavailableuponrequest.

Pleasenoteitisanapplicant’sresponsibilitytorespond promptlytoaninterviewinvitation,eithertoacceptorto decline.Informationwillbeshared withallschoolsand collegesofoptometryifanapplicantisa “noshow”fora scheduledadmissionsinterview.PleasecontacttheOffice ofAdmissionswithanyquestionsregardingtheinterview process.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculationFee

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceas earlyasOctober,priortothedesiredyearofenrollment. Uponreceiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopay a$1,000matriculationfeetotheUniversitypriortothe startofclasses,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$500 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter

• Thebalanceof$500forthe matriculationfeeisdue April1.

• IfacceptedafterApril1,theofferofacceptance will detailpaymentrequirements.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

Pleasenotethatallapplicants aretorespondpromptlyto alloffersofadmission.Onceanapplicanthasacceptedan offer,itistheapplicant’sobligationtoimmediatelynotify and withdrawanyoutstandingapplicationsor todecline offersofadmissionfromotherschoolsandcollegesof optometry. SalusUniversityparticipatesinShared AcceptanceReportsduringtheOptomCAScycle.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withunforeseen,extenuating circumstancesprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting.Therequest mustbedirectedtoboththeDeanofStudent Affairsand theDeanofPCO, madeviatheOfficeofAdmissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestmustbesubmittedinwritingby May15,beforetheAuguststartoftheacademic year. Pleasenote,submissionofadeferralrequestbythe deadlinedoesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allnon-refundabledepositfeesandthe matriculation supplementmustbereceived(asdirectedinthe University’sofficial LetterofAcceptance).

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,byApril1ofthedeferredadmissioncalendar yearregardinghis/herintentiontoresumeenrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation (thismaybedoneinpersonor viaphone/online).

Ifdefermentisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,andreapplythroughOptomCAS for futureadmission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

DoctorofOptometry(OD)–Accelerated ScholarsProgram

TheAcceleratedScholarsProgramatSalusUniversity Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO)isan opportunityforhighlymotivatedand well-qualified applicantstoearnaDoctorofOptometrydegreedesigned specificallywiththeminmind.Thisprogramprovides studentstheopportunitytocompleteallofthesame traditionalprogramoptometrydegreerequirementsinan accredited36-month, year-round,campus-basedprogram.

Eachyear,anenteringclassbeginsonJuly1,andstudents enrolledinthe AcceleratedScholarsProgramearnthe samecreditequivalencyasthatofstudentsinthe TraditionalProgram.

DrawnfromkeyfeaturesofourTraditionalProgramand consistent withPCO’sreputationforinnovationand commitmenttoexcellence,thisuniquecurriculum emphasizes:

• smallclasssizefacilitatingeasyaccessto faculty

• lectureandlaboratoryinstruction

• smallgrouplearning

• case-basedlearning

• hybridcourseopportunitieswithonline enhanced instruction

Thestructuredpatientcareexperiencesandsmallstudentto-facultyratioofthisacceleratedprogramprovidesclose facultymentorshipasstudentsdevelopthecriticalthinking andclinicalcompetenciesnecessaryforoptometric practitioners.Toenhancethis learningexperience,the studentcohortisimmersedinpatientcarefromthevery startoftheprogram.

TheAcceleratedScholarsProgramrecognizesand developsindividualstudentlearningstylesandleadership skills.Academicallytalentedand motivatedapplicantsare carefullyscreenedandacceptedbasedonqualifications, historyofacademicperformance,anddesiredcareerpath.

Admissions

Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryacceptsapplications onlythroughtheOptometryCentralized Application Service(OptomCAS).

TheprocessingofapplicationsbyOptomCASbeginsatthe endofJune,oneyearpriortothe yearofdesired enrollment. Applicationsmust besubmittedonorbefore March31oftheyearofdesiredenrollment.

• Studentapplicationreviewsbegin whenan applicationisverifiedbyOptomCAS

• Interviews arescheduledandinitiated,beginningin September

• Candidatesmeetingtherequirementsareadmittedon arollingbasisuntilclasscapacityisreached

Itistoanapplicant’sadvantagetoapplyasearlyas possibletoensurepriorityconsiderationforadmission.

Criteria

TheAcceleratedScholarsProgramatSalusUniversity Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO)offersanew, alternateopportunityforhighlyqualifiedandhighly motivatedstudentswitharecommendedcumulativeGPA of3.5orhigherandanOATacademicaveragescoreof 330orhigher.*

Applicantsmeetingthesecriteria willbeconsideredforthe programand askedtovisitthe campusandundergoa processknownasthe multiple miniinterview.

TheScholarsProgramisdesignedforthoseapplicantswith exceptionalpersonalandprofessionalmotivation, exceptionalacademicqualifications,andstrongleadership skills.

TheScholarsProgrameducationalmodeldrawsfromthe

uniquefeaturescurrentlyused inthe four-yeardegree program.Theuniquecurriculumemphasizesguided independentlearninginconjunctionwithlecture/lab instruction, smallgroup learning,andcase-basedlearning, aswellasonline/web-enhancedinstruction.Individual studentlearningstylesandleadershipskills willbe emphasized.

Studentsenrolledintheprogramwillaccumulatethecredit equivalencyofstudentsenrolledinourtraditionalfouryearprogram.

Theprogramisdesignedso thataScholarscohortwill not exceed20students.Thecohortsizeensuresasmall student-to-facultyratio,anintegralpartoftheScholars Program.

Thelengthofthisprofessionalprogramisequivalentto fouracademic years.Witha maximized,36-month academiccalendar,aScholarsProgramcohort willbegin Julyeachenteringyear.

Itisrecommendedthatapplicants withlessthana3.5(B+) gradepointaverageshouldconsulttheOfficeof Admissionspriortoapplying.

*Applicantsnowhave theoptionto taketheGeneral GRE(GraduateRecordExam),MCAT(MedicalCollege AdmissionTest),DAT (DentalAdmissionTest),or PCAT (PharmacyCollegeAdmissionTest)inlieuoftakingthe OAT. Scoresinthe60%orhigherarehighly recommendedineachsectionofthechosenadmission exam.

Tobeconsidered,anapplicant must:

• Submitaproperlycompleted applicationtothe OptometryCentralized ApplicationService (OptomCAS)atwww.optomcas.org.Detailed instructionsregardingthecompletionofthe applicationandtheessayareprovidedonthe OptomCASwebsite.

• CompleteaBachelor’sdegree, witharecommended cumulativeGPAof3.5orhigher,evidencedbyan officialacademictranscript(fromanaccredited undergraduatecollegeoruniversity)priortothestart ofclassesforthe ScholarsProgram.Submitofficial transcriptsfromallcollegesanduniversitiesattended (or currentlyattending)directlytoOptomCAS.

• Completeadmissionsprerequisites(seebelow)atthe collegelevelwitha gradeof‘C-’orbetter.

• ArrangetotaketheOptometryAdmissionsTest

(OAT)priortoJune1ofthedesiredenteringyear; takingtheOAT betweenJulyandDecemberofthe applicationprocessishighlyrecommended.

• Informationandregistrationforonline testing:www.opted.org

• AnOAT Academic Averagescoreof330or higherisrecommended.

• Theadmissionexammustbetakenwithinthree years,priortothestartoftheOptomCAS applicationcycleto whichyouareapplying. Scorereportspastthree yearswillnotbe considered.Forexample,ifyouareapplyingfor the2023-24applicationcycle, youmusthave takentheexamonorafterJune30,2020.

• Applicants nowhavetheoptionto takethe GeneralGRE(GraduateRecordExam),MCAT (MedicalCollegeAdmissionTest),DAT (Dental AdmissionTest),orPCAT(PharmacyCollege AdmissionTest) inlieuoftakingtheOAT.Scores inthe60%orhigherarehighlyrecommendedin eachsectionofthechosenadmissionexam.

• Threelettersofevaluationarerequiredandshouldbe forwardeddirectlytoOptomCAS.Anythreeofthe followingoptions willbeacceptedinordertofulfill theletterrequirement:

• aPre-ProfessionalCommitteeletterofevaluation (consult withyourcollege/universitypreprofessionaladvisorregardingthepolicyfor providinglettersofrecommendationforpreprofessionalapplicants).

• onecommitteeletter willfulfilltheentireletter requirement.

• letterfromateachingfacultymember who has taught youinacourse(scienceteachingfaculty letterisstronglyrecommended).

• letterfromateachingassistantonlyacceptedif co-signedbya facultymember.

• letterfromyourpre-professionalorfaculty advisor.

• letterfrompracticingoptometristfor whomyou haveshadowedor worked.

• letterfromahealthcareprofessionalor work supervisor whoisabletoassessyour qualificationsforprofessionaleducationand

futurecareerinoptometry.

• Additionallettersoutsideoftheaboveoptions willenhancethe filebut willnotfulfillour requiredlettersofevaluation.

• Aminimumof100hoursofexperienceina healthcareprofessionisrequired(maybevolunteeror paid).Inaddition,itishighlyrecommendedto shadowapracticingoptometrist(s)inordertobe familiar withtheroleoftheoptometristasa member ofthe healthcareteam.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewbelowany additionalrequirements needed.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

• Students willberequiredtomeetUniversity compliancerequirementsuponmatriculation.

Prerequisites

Anapplicant musthavecompletedabachelor’sdegree fromanaccreditedundergraduatecollegeor university. Thesecreditsmustincludethepre-optometry courseslistedbelowcompleted witha'C-'orbetter.An applicantneednothavecompletedallprerequisitespriorto filinganapplicationbut mustbeabletocompleteall outstandingprerequisitespriortoenrolling.

Prerequisitecreditscompleted tenor moreyearspriorto theanticipatedentrancedate willbereviewedforapproval onanindividualbasis.

• GeneralBiologyorZoology(withlabs) -oneyear

• GeneralChemistry(withlabs) -oneyear

• Organic Chemistry(withlabs) -oneyearor

• ½yearOrganicChemistryplus½yearofeither BiochemistryorMolecularBiology(labhighly recommended)

• GeneralPhysics(withlabs)-one year

• MicrobiologyorBacteriology(lectureonly) -½year

• EnglishCompositionorEnglishLiterature-oneyear

• Mathematics-one year

• (½yearCalculusfulfillsmathrequirement; however,oneyearofCalculushighly

recommended)

• Psychology-½year

• Statistics(Math,BiologyorPsychology) -½year

We encourage,butdonotrequire,additionalupperlevel sciencecourseworkinsuchareasasAnatomy,Physiology, Biochemistry,CellBiology,Genetics,Histologyand ExperimentalandPhysiologicalPsychology.Anatomyand Physiologycourseworkishighlyrecommended.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfroman approvedagency,suchasWorldEducationServices, whichevidencesallpost-secondarystudies completed.Pleaseconsultagency’swebsite for requirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Anofficialevaluationmaybesent fromtheagency directlytoOptomCAS.

• Instructionsforsubmittingaforeigncredential evaluation.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

Interview Process

Invitedapplicantswillparticipateinaunique interview processinoptometrydesigned specificallyforthe AcceleratedScholarsProgram.Unlikethetraditionaloneon-oneinterview,applicantswillparticipateinaseries(not exceedingsix)ofmultiple mini-interviews(MMI),each lastingeight minutes.

Conductedbyprogramfaculty members, College administrators,aswellasmembersoftheSalus community,eachmini-interviewpresentstheapplicant withascenarioaimedatassessingoneor moreattributes deemedtobeessentialforsuccessintheScholars Program.

TheScholarsProgrammultiplemini-interviewsare designedtoassesscriticalthinkingskills,diversityand culturalsensitivity,collaborationand communications skills,aswellastime management.Collaborationand team buildingarekeyfeaturesoftheScholarsProgram.The invitedapplicant’sparticipationintheMMIprocessdoes notrequirethatanapplicanthavespecificscientific knowledgeonaparticulartopictobesuccessfulduringthe interviewprocess.

MentorshipisanotherimportantfeatureoftheScholars Program.Studentsintheprogramwill workcloselywith carefullyselectedfacultymentorswho willsupervisethe program’sstudentsthrougheachaspectofthiscurriculum; asgroupdiscussionleaders,clinicalproblem-solving coaches,andsupervisorsoftheintenseanddiversepatient careexperiencesScholarsProgramstudentswillencounter. Throughouttheinterviewday,applicantswillbe interactingwiththeDeanofPCOandtheAssociateDean ofAcceleratedProgram,aswellasthecorefaculty members who willserveasmentorstotheScholars Programstudents.

Duringtheinterviewprocesseachapplicanthasmultiple opportunitiesto fullydemonstratehis/hersuitability,as wellashis/her willingness,toparticipateintheScholars

Program. Additionally,duringtheinvitedapplicant’sday oncampus,eachapplicantlearnsabouttheprogramand hastheopportunitytoreflectandassesshis/herown abilitiesinrelationtotheprogram’sdemands. Aswiththe traditionalfour-yearprogram,ScholarsProgramapplicants alsohavetheopportunitytotourtheElkinsParkcampus andTheEyeInstitute, meetcurrentPCOstudents,aswell asobtaininformationabouttheUniversity, housing opportunities,andfinancialaid.

Pleasenote,itisanapplicant'sresponsibilitytorespond promptlytoaninterviewinvitation,eithertoacceptorto decline.Informationwillbeshared withallschoolsand collegesofoptometryifanapplicantisa"noshow" fora scheduledadmissionsinterview.PleasecontacttheOffice ofAdmissionswithanyquestionsregardingtheinterview process.

NotificationofAcceptance

Uponreceiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopay a$1,000matriculationfeetotheUniversitypriortothe startofclasses,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$500 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter.

• Thebalanceof$500forthe matriculationfeeisdue March15.

• IfacceptedafterMarch15,theofferofacceptance willdetailpaymentrequirements.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

Pleasenotethatallapplicants aretorespondpromptlyto alloffersofadmission.Onceanapplicanthasacceptedan offer,itistheapplicant’sobligationtoimmediatelynotify and withdrawanyoutstandingapplicationsor todecline offersofadmissionfromotherschoolsandcollegesof optometry. SalusUniversityparticipatesinShared AcceptanceReportsduringtheOptomCAScycle.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withanunforeseen,extenuating circumstanceprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting.Therequest mustbedirectedtoboththeDeanofStudent Affairsand theDeanofPCO,and madeviatheOfficeofAdmissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• AdefermentrequestsubmittedinwritingbyApril1, beforetheJulystartoftheacademic year.Please note,submissionofadeferralrequestbythedeadline doesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allnon-refundabledepositfeesandthe matriculation supplementmustbereceived(asdirectedinthe University’sofficial LetterofAcceptance).

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,byFebruary1ofthe deferredadmission calendar yearregardinghis/herintentiontoresume enrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation (thismaybedoneinpersonor viaphone/online).

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,andreapplythroughOptomCAS for futureadmission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

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Admissions

SalusUniversityisnowacceptingapplicationsthrough theGradCAScentralizedapplicationservice.Pleasefollow allinstructionsasindicatedontheapplicationportal.

Thefollowingapplicationitemsarerequiredfor submission:

• MinimumEducationRequirement: Allapplicantsto the APODProgrammustholdaninternationaldegree inarelevanthealthcarefield,thatisideallybeyond thatofa3-or4-yearbachelordegreeandincludes specializationinaspecifichealthcarefield.Eligible applicantsinclude:BScinOptometry(greaterthan4 yearsinlength),MSc,MD,PhD,etc.

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS.If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• ClickAddProgramatthetop oftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate theSalus University, AdvancedPlacementDoctor of OptometryDegree(APOD)program.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformationandProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired. Paymentmaybe madethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

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AdvancedPlacementODDegreeProgram

TheAdvancedPlacementDoctorofOptometrydegree (APOD)programoffersanadditionalpathwaytotheOD degreespecificallyforinterestedandqualified internationalpractitioners.successfulapplicantsmay receiveacustomizedcourseofstudythatisdesignedbased upontheapplicant’spreviouseducationalbackground, clinicalexperience,careergoals,anddemonstrated competencyduringtheirprogram.

• Applicationandallrequireddocumentationmust besubmittedbyNovember15forthefollowing August(Fallsemester)startdate.

• Acourse-by-courseforeigncredentialevaluation fromaNACESrecognizedagencyisrequiredin ordertoestablishcandidacyfortheprogram.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbesentfromtheevaluationservicedirectly

to:OfficeofAdmissions,SalusUniversity,8360 OldYorkRoad,ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir evaluationdirectlytoGradCAS.Ifyouchoose thisoption,please viewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

• Curriculumvitaeorresumeof workexperience, submittedthroughtheGradCASapplicationportal.

• CompleteaPersonalGoalStatementdetailingyour professionalbackground,specificareaofinterest, reasons forchoosingthe AdvancedPlacement Optometrydegreeand yourpost-ODcareerplans, submittedthroughtheGradCASapplicationportal.

• Twolettersofrecommendationfromarepresentative ofaprofessionalorganization, professoror employer,submittedthroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.Thelettersmustbe writtenin EnglishoraccompaniedbyanotarizedEnglish translationofthedocument.

• OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingoexaminationare requiredofallnon-nativeEnglishspeakers.Oneof theseapprovedexamsmustbetakenwithintwo years priortothestartdateoftheenteringclassto whichan applicantseeksadmission.

• ArecommendedscorefortheTOEFLiBT is84 (or itsequivalentiftakinganapprovedalternate exam). Ascoreof21isrecommendedforthe speakingsection;21forthe writingsection;21for thelisteningsection;and21forthereading section.IfsubmittingTOEFLiBTscores,please usetheGradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscores directlytoSalusUniversity,Officeof Admissions.

• While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitand holdatleasttherecommended minimumscores forTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSor Duolingo,exceptions willbeconsideredfor foreignapplicantswho meetoneofthefollowing criteria*:

• successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma heldfromanaccredited,post-secondary institutionwherethecourseworkwasentirely inEnglish,andprovideevidencethatit was

conductedinEnglish;or

• successfullycompleted,andprovideevidence of,anapprovedEnglishlanguagelearner’s program

• *Note:Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappeals arereviewedonacase-by-case basisandsubject totheadmissioncommittee’s finaldiscretion. Should anyexceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardthe Englishlanguagerequirement, theOfficeof Admissionswillinformtheapplicantofan alternativetofulfillit.

• Students willberequiredtomeet Universitycompliancerequirements upon matriculation.

• Applicants whocompleteanapplication,meetthe minimumeducationrequirement,andareapprovedto dosobythe APOD ApplicationCommittee willbe requiredtositforaPCOadministeredplacement exam.Thisexamwillbeadministeredvirtuallybythe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryviaExamSoft andisafacultydevelopedPartINBEO(National BoardofExaminersinOptometry)MockExam.

• ThisexamismodeledbyPCO facultyafterthe PartINBEOoutline whichcanbefoundon theNBEO website.

ApplicationReview andInterview Process

TheAPODprogramapplicantreviewprocessisarigorous andcomprehensiveprocesswhichvaluesfairnessaboveall else.Theapplicationprocessishighlycompetitivefora limited numberofspots.Completedapplications willbe consideredbythe APOD AdmissionsCommitteeand reviewedforacceptablecandidacytotheAPODprogram.

Aftertheinitialapplicationreview,thoseapplicantswho aredeemedtobecompetitive willberequiredtositfor aPCOadministratedplacementexamination.Please note,notallapplicants willbeextendedanopportunityto takethisexamandcontinueintheprocess.Theexamwill beadministeredvirtuallybythePennsylvania College of OptometryviaExamSoftandisafacultydevelopedPartI NBEO(NationalBoardofExaminersinOptometry)Mock Exam.Goodinternetconnectionandsuitablesystem requirementsareneededinordertoparticipateintheexam.

ThisexamismodeledbyPCO facultyafterthePartI NBEOoutlinewhichcanbefoundontheNBEO website. ThePCOadministeredplacementexaminationwillonlybe

offeredonspecificdays:December15thandDecember 20th.

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriaandaftertakingthePCOadministered placementexam, mayreceive aninvitationtointerviewoncampusoronline-whichprovidesfurtherinsightinto theapplicant’scharacter,communicationskillsand motivation,andallowsanapplicanttheopportunityto speakwithfacultymembers. These interviewswillbe scheduledaftertheplacementexaminationresultsarein andnoearlierthanJanuary1st.

Centraltotheinterviewandonekeyaspectofthe applicationaretheapplicant’sPersonalGoalstatement. Thisallowstheinterviewertoanalyze howpast experienceshavecontributedtoapplicant’sperspectiveson issuesinoptometry. Careerobjectivesarediscussedand programareasofspecialinterestsareexploredinaneffort toanalyzehowthe programcanmatchtheapplicant’s needs.Theessayandinterviewalsoallowtheinterviewer toassesswriting,speaking,listeningandanalyticalskills whichareveryimportanttothesuccessfulcompletionof theprogram.

Onceanapplicantcompletestheinterviewprocess,a decisionwillberenderedbytheAdmissionsCommittee. Atthe AdmissionCommittee’sdiscretion,afewselect candidateswhoperformwellonthePCOadministered placementexamandaregrantedprovisionalacceptance maybesponsoredtositforPart1ofNBEOduringthe Marchadministrationpriortostartingthe program.Both theresultsofthePCOadministeredplacementexamand NBEOPartIexam(ifapplicable) willbeusedasa diagnostictooltohelpcreateanindividualizedprogramof studyforeachstudent.

ThosecandidatesthatdonotperformwellonthePCO administeredadmissionsexam willnotbesponsoredto takeNBEOPartIhowever, maystillbegrantedadmission basedontheirapplicantfileand interviewwiththe committee.Thesestudentsare consideredtoreceive “advancedplacement”intothetraditionalfour-year optometrydegreetrack.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withanunforeseen,extenuating circumstance,prohibitingthemfrommatriculatingintothe AdvancedPlacementDoctor ofOptometry(APOD) programmayrequestadefermentofadmissioninwriting. TherequestmustbedirectedtoboththeDeanofStudent AffairsandtheDeanofthePennsylvaniaCollege

Optometry,and madeviatheOfficeofAdmissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• AdefermentrequestsubmittedinwritingbyJune1, beforetheAuguststartofthe academic year.Please note,submissionofadeferralrequestbythedeadline doesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Allnon-refundabledepositfeesandthe matriculation supplementmustbereceived(asdirectedinthe University’sofficial LetterofAcceptance).

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,byApril1stofthedeferredadmission calendar yearregardinghis/herintentiontoresume enrollment.

• Thestudent mayberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation (thismaybedoneinpersonor viaphone/online).

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,andreapplythroughGradCASfor futureadmission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

Curriculum

Eligibleapplicantswillbegivenacustomizedcourseof studythatisdesignedbasedupontheapplicant’sprevious educationalandclinicalexperienceanddemonstrated competenciesintheprogramaswellastheir careergoals. Thecustomizedcourseofstudyforeachapplicantisbuilt offofthePCOTraditionalcurriculum.

OsborneCollegeofAudiology

RadhikaAravamudhan,PhD,EdD,Dean

Originallyestablishedin2000asthePCOSchoolof Audiology,theOsborneCollegeofAudiologywasrenamedinmemoryofthe school’s foundingdeanin2008.

Mission

ThemissionoftheOsborneCollegeofAudiology(OCA) istoeducatefutureaudiologists,practicingaudiologists, andotherhearinghealthcareprovidersforlicensureinthe prevention,diagnosis,treatment,and managementof hearingand balancedisorders. ProgramswithinOCA provideeducation,conductresearch,deliverpatientcare, andpromotecommunityservicesutilizinglocal,national, andinternationalplatforms.

DoctorofAudiologyOn-Campus Program

ThemissionoftheDoctorofAudiology(AuD)curriculum istograduatecompetentand caringprimaryhealthcare clinicianswhocanfulfillanexpandingroleinthe prevention,diagnosis,treatmentand managementof disordersoftheauditoryand vestibularsystems,aswellas co-managementofrelatedsystemicconditions.

Ourdistinctive,strongbiomedicalcurriculumoffersmany benefitstoourAudiologystudents,including:

• emphasisonsmall-groupand problem-basedlearning

• earlyclinicalexperience,beginninginthe firstterm

• singularaccesstoourcoreprogramfaculty

• stateoftheartpre-clinicallaboratoriesforthe assessmentofbalance,electrophysiologyandhearing

• ourstateoftheart,oncampusclinicalfacility,the PennsylvaniaEarInstitute

• outstandingfacultywho share asincerecommitment toourstudents

• accesstothebestpossiblepatientcarepractices

• practicemanagementskillsandprocedurestraining overallfour years

Ourstrongcommitmenttoearly,extensiveandlengthy clinicalexperienceensuresthatour studentsarewell-

preparedforthedutiesoftheir 18monthexternships.Our evidencebased medicineclassesshared withOptometry andPhysicianAssistantstudentsemphasizetheimportance ofcommunicatingeffectively withother healthcare providerstoenhancetheoverallqualityofhealthcare patientsreceive.Ourphilosophyofcompassionatecaring preparesourstudentstonotonlycare for,buttocareabout theirpatients.

Admissions

TheOsborneCollegeofAudiology,DoctorofAudiology On-CampusProgram,acceptsapplicationsthroughthe CommunicationScienceand DisordersCentralized ApplicationService(CSDCAS).

TheprocessingofapplicationsbyCSDCAS (csdcas.liaisoncas.com)beginsmid-July,oneyearpriorto the yearofdesiredenrollment. Applicationsmustbe submittedonorbeforeJune30ofthe yearofdesired enrollment.

• Studentapplicationreviewsbegin whenan applicationisverifiedbyCSDCAS.

• Interviews arescheduledandinitiated,beginningin October.

• Candidatesmeetingtherequirementsareadmittedon a weeklybasisuntilclasscapacityisreached.

Itistoanapplicant’sadvantagetoapplyasearlyas possibletoensurepriorityconsiderationforadmission.

Criteria

TheOsborneCollegeofAudiologyactivelyseeks individuals fromeverystateinthenationaswellas worldwidewhobringdiverselifeexperiencesand who desiretobecomeaudiologists.

Tobeconsidered,anapplicant must:

• Submitaproperlycompleted applicationtothe CommunicationScienceand DisordersCentralized ApplicationService(CSDCAS).Detailedinstructions regardingthecompletionoftheapplicationandthe essayareprovidedontheCSDCASwebsite.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toCSDCAS.

• Completeadmissionsprerequisitesatthecollege levelwithagradeof‘C-’orbetteranda minimumof 90semesterhoursor135quarterhoursofcreditfrom anaccreditedundergraduatecollegeoruniversity. It is recommended that students with less than a 2.8 grade point average should consult the Office of Admissions prior to applying.

• Submitthreelettersofrecommendation.Arrangeto haveforwardeddirectlytoCSDCASthefollowing lettersofrecommendation:

• Twolettersmustbe writtenbyteachingfaculty members whohavetaught youinacourse.

• Oneletter mustcome fromapracticing audiologist.

• Athirdletterfromateachingfacultymember maybesubmittedinlieuofaletterfroman audiologist.

• Thereferencesshouldbefrompersonsfamiliar withtheapplicant'sacademic work,employment record,and/orpersonalcharacteristics.

• Observeapracticingaudiologistforatleastoneday (minimumof7.5hours)inordertobefamiliar with theroleoftheaudiologistasa memberofthe healthcareteam.

• Optional:SubmitGraduateRecordExam(GRE) scoreresults.

• Ifsubmittingscores,resultsmaybesentdirectly toSalusUniversity.

• CompletionoftheGREisrequired withinthree yearsofyourdesiredentrance datetothe Program.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewanyadditional requirementsbelow.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

• Students willberequiredtomeet Universitycompliancerequirements upon matriculation.

Prerequisites

Applicantsmusthavecompletedaminimumof90 semesterhoursor 135quarterhoursofcredit froman

accreditedundergraduatecollegeoruniversity.These creditsmustincludethelistedprerequisitecoursesbelow completed witha'C-'orbetter.Anapplicantneednothave completedallprerequisitespriortofilinganapplication but mustbeabletocompletealloutstandingprerequisites priortoenrolling.

• BasicSciences(e.g.,Biology,Chemistry,Physics)–1/2 year

• PhysicsorHearingScience– 1/2year

• MathematicsorStatistics–1/2year(Calculushighly recommended)

• SocialSciences–1/2year

• EnglishCompositionorLiterature–1/2year

Prerequisitecreditscompleted tenor moreyearspriorto theanticipatedentrancedate willbereviewedforapproval onanindividualbasis.

Additional Courses(highlyrecommended,butnot required)

• HearingScienceandIntroductiontoAudiology

• Anatomy,Physiologyand/or Neurobiology

• Physics,Chemistry,andBiology

• Pre-calculusorCalculus(toincludelogarithms)

• Psychologyand/orCounseling

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesall post-secondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsult agency’swebsite forrequirementstocompletethe evaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialevaluationmaybesent fromtheagency directlytoCSDCAS.

• InstructionsforsubmittingForeignandFrenchCanadiantranscripts.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredof allnon-nativeEnglishspeakers.Oneoftheseapproved examsmustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestart dateoftheenteringclassto whichanapplicant seeks admission.

• IfsubmittingTOEFLscores, please usetheCSDCAS codeofC112.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendscoresdirectlytoSalus University,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommittee hasestablishedpoliciesthat includetheselectionofapplicantsbestqualifiedtoserve thepublicandtheprofessioninthe yearstocome.Many factorsareconsideredinselectingstudentsforour program,including:

• academicperformance

• motivation

• extracurricularactivitiesandinterests

• relatedandunrelated workexperience

• personalachievements

• essays

• lettersofevaluation

• communicationskills,includingademonstrated commandoftheEnglishlanguage,bothwrittenand oral

Whenevaluatingacademicperformance,theapplicant’s gradepointaverage,performanceinprerequisitecourses, numberofcollegecreditscompleted,anddegreestatusare takenintoconsideration.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriamayreceive aninvitationtoaninterview, whichprovidesfurtherinsight intotheapplicant’s characterand motivation,andallowsanapplicantthe opportunityto meetwithanAdmissions staffmemberto discusshisorherapplication,tourourcampusand meet withfacultyandstudents.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculationFee

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceas earlyasOctober,priortothedesiredyearofenrollment. Uponreceiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopay a$1,000matriculationfeetotheUniversitypriortothe startofclasses,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$250 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter.

• Thebalanceof$750forthe matriculationfeeisdue April15.

• IfacceptedafterApril15,the offerofacceptance will detailpaymentrequirements.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

ComplianceRequirements

Studentsmayberequiredtocomplete variouscompliance requirements(i.e.background checksorimmunizations) in ordertoparticipateinclinicalexperiencesandinteractwith patientsatSalus-ownedclinics.PleasecontacttheOffice ofStudent Affairsforthemostup-to-daterequirementsfor

aspecificprogram.

TechnicalStandards

TheAu.D.degreeprogramatSalusUniversityisdesigned topreparestudentstoentertheprofessionasa generalist withtheknowledge,skillsand valuesnecessarytoperform successfullyallthe requiredfunctionsassociated withthe scopeofpracticeasanentry-levelaudiologist.

TheTechnicalStandardsofSalusUniversityOsborne CollegeofAudiologyreflecttheessentialqualities, abilitiesand functionsthatarerequiredofstudent’s pursuingthe “DoctorofAudiology” Au.Ddegree.Meeting theseTechnicalStandardsisrequiredofenteringstudents and mustbecontinuallydemonstratedthroughoutthe student'sprogressinthe Au.D.degreeprogram.

Thefollowingstandardswere adoptedwiththeawareness thatabalancemustbeachievedbetweencompeting interests:

• therightsofapplicantsandstudents;

• thesafetyofstudents,theirco-workers,andpatients;

• thesignificantclinicaleducationcomponentofthe College’scurricula;

• theaccreditationrequirementsfortheCollege;and

• theconditionsforlicensureofourgraduates.

The institution upholds a public health responsibility to ensure its graduates are competent; capable individuals prepared to provide benefit to the community in which they practice. Therefore, it is important that the individual student investing their time be fully knowledgeable of the qualities, abilities and functions deemed necessary to succeedinthisrigorouseducationalprogram.

In keeping with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the University’s philosophy, we are committed to providing students with adequate opportunity to meet these technical standards and equal access to the AuD program. As part of our commitment, the University provides qualified individuals the opportunity to request and receive reasonable accommodationsandrelatedservices.

Students, witheither anidentified disabilityor concernthat theymayhaveadisability,that impairs their ability to perform any of the tasks identified as essential to the clinical practice of audiology, are

encouraged to seek appropriate University services. If a student wishes to request accommodations, it is their responsibility to identify themselves to the Office for Academic Success in the Office of Student Affairs and to followthe accommodations request procedure as explained at new student orientation and specified in the Student Handbook.

The competing interests and requirements of the clinical components of the educational program may prevent some prospective students fromprogressingthrough the program if they cannot meet these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations. Individuals with visual, auditory, physical and/or psychosocial impairments severe enough to require an intermediary may find that they are unable to meet these technical standards with or without reasonable accommodations. During the program, should astudent become unableto maintainthese technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations, the studentmayberequiredtotakealeaveofabsencefromthe programorbesubjecttodismissal.

The intent of this document is to guide students in making an informed decision regarding clinical audiology as a career. To complete the Au.D. curriculum and enter practice as a licensed audiologist, all students must possess abilities and skills in the domains of communication, intellectual-cognitive, motor, sensory-observational and behavioral-social that are consistent with the skill sets of doctoral-level,healthcareproviders.

Students should carefully review this “Technical Standards” document to determine whether or not they can meet these standards (with or without accommodation) beforesigningbelow.

CommunicationSkills(allinStandardEnglish)

Studentsmustpossesstheability:

• To communicate effectively (elicit, convey and clarify information) with patients, patients’ support networks, faculty, staff, peers, other health care professionals and the general public, utilizing oral, writtenandnon-verbalcommunicationmodes.

• To understand the content presented in the educational program and to adequately complete all assignmentsinthespecifiedtimeframe.

• To complete all assignments in the timeframe specified and to synthesize accurately and quickly large volumes of information presented in different formats.

• To understand and utilize non-verbal communication inordertomeetcurricularand clinicaldemands.

• Tosynthesizeandapplycoursecontenttopatientcare throughwrittenandoralpresentation.

• To modify communication styles to meet the audiences’communicationneeds.

• To share, elicit and record information from patients, preceptors, peers and other health care professionals verballyandinarecordedformatobserving.

• To communicate effectively and professionally in person,overthephoneandinelectronicformat.

The demonstration of sufficient skills in written and spoken standard English may be accomplished by passing the Test of Spoken English (TSE), Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) and The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with scores of 60, 230 and250,respectively.

CognitiveAbilities

Students must be able to demonstrate higher-level cognitiveabilities,including:

• memoryandretention

• rationalthoughtandconceptualization

• quantitative measurementand calculation

• ·visual-spatialcomprehension

• ·organization,analysisandsynthesis

• representation (oral, written, diagrammatic, threedimensional)

• clinical reasoning, ethical reasoning and sound judgment

Studentsmustpossesstheability:

• To participate in a variety of modalities including classroom instruction and group collaborative activities.

• To acquire, comprehend, synthesize, integrate and apply a large body of written and oral information that is sufficient to meet curricular and clinical requirements.

• Tothinkcritically, solvecomplexproblemsand make soundclinicaljudgments,allinatimelyfashion.

• To identify and utilize resources to successfully improveone’sknowledgeand skills.

• To comprehend three-dimensional and spatial relationships.

• To reflect and evaluate one’s knowledge and abilities regarding academic performance and clinical skills for the purpose of identifying strengths, weaknesses, limitationsandareasneedingimprovement.

Motor/SensorySkills

Students must possess sufficient visual, auditory, tactile and/or motorabilitiestoallowthemto gatherinformation

• fromwrittenreference material

• fromoralpresentations

• byobservingademonstration

• bystudyingmedicalimagesin multipleformats

• byobservingapatientandhis/herenvironment

• byobservingclinicalproceduresperformedbyothers

• by observing digital or analog representations of physiologicphenomena

Students must possess sufficient visual, auditory, tactile and/or motorabilitiesto:

• Perform actions requiring coordination of gross and fine motor movementandequilibrium.

• Demonstrate the physical stamina to meet the demandsoftheclassroomand clinicalactivities.

• Monitor equipment displays and controls (including hearingaids)usedfortheassessmentand treatmentof patients.

• Perceiveandidentifytext, numbers,tablesand graphs presented, including those associated with diagnostic instruments.

• Observe a patient’s activity and behavior during assessmentandtreatment.

• Interpretpatientresponses.

• Minimize inaccuracies in the flow of information. by possessingaminimumlevelofhearingacuity.

• Access transportation to academic and clinical locations.

• Adhere to universal precaution measures and to meet safety standards applicable to the clinical settings and educationalactivities.

• Access and utilize technology for clinical managementofpatientstoinclude,butnot

• limited to, scheduling programs, coding and billing programs, therapeutic programs and general use of computertechnologyinasafe andefficient manner.

Behavioral- SocialSkills

Students must possess the emotional health and management skills (coping mechanisms) or proactively make useofavailable universityresourcesto:

• prioritizecompetingdemands

• functioneffectivelyinstressfulcircumstances

• toleratephysicallytaxingworkloads

• display flexibility in response to changing circumstances

• demonstrate integrity, respect, compassion, tolerance andacceptanceofothers

Studentsmustpossesstheability:

• To recognize and show respect for all individuals of different age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds andintellect.

• To refrain from imposing personal, religious, sexual andculturalvaluesonothers.

• To establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.

• To demonstrate the perseverance, diligence and commitment necessary to complete the educational program requirements as directed within the allotted time.

• To critically evaluate her/his performance, be forthright about errors, accept constructive criticism andrespondbymodificationofbehavior.

• To acknowledge conflicts of interests, mistakes and adverse outcomes and cooperate in the resolution of same.

• To demonstrate appropriate behaviors to protect the safetyand well-beingofothers.

• To place professional behavior and duties above one’sownconvenience.

• To demonstrate acceptable social skills in professionalandsocialinteractionswithothers.

• To possess and express appropriate compassion, integrityandempathyforothers.

An individual with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder may continue in the educational program as long as he or she is able to adhere to these Behavioral – Social Skills standards.

DoctorofAudiologyOnlineBridge Program

TheDoctorofAudiologyOnlineBridgeProgramisa distanceeducation,internationaldegreeprogramthat offersonlineeducationfor workingaudiologistswitha master’sdegreeor medicaldegreeinaudiology.

Thisonlineprogramisuniquelydesignedto meetthe educational needsofthe modernaudiologist.The professionofaudiologyworldwideisdistinctinthatitisa multi-disciplinaryareaofstudyandpractice.Audiologists committedtoremainingcurrent withtoday’srapid advancesinaudiologyandthe healthsciencesrequire specificessentialsthatinclude:

• Knowledgeinthefundamentalsofneuroscience

• Applicationofsoundclinicaljudgmentsbasedon psychoacoustic principles

• Adherencetoevidence-based intervention methods

• Deepunderstandingofpublic healthand professionalissues

Admissions

TheOsborneCollegeofAudiologyacceptsapplicationsto theDoctorofAudiologyOnlineBridgeDegreeProgram onlinethroughtheGradCASapplicationservice.

Theintendedprogramstartdate oftheDoctorof AudiologyOnlineBridgedegreeprogramisAugust(fall term)ofeachyear.Applicationsareacceptedonarolling basis.

TheAdmissionsCommitteereviewandselectionbegins afterapplicantshavesentallthenecessarydocumentsto theOfficeofAdmissions.Toreceivepriority consideration,applicantsareencouragedtoapplyearlyand tocompletetheapplicationrequirementsassoonas possible. Please note: Each new cohort will begin every August. Hence, the entire application process may occur over a six month period.

Criteria&Prerequisites

TheOsborneCollegeofAudiologyDoctorofAudiology (AuD)OnlineBridgedegreeprogramisanadvanced-level programofstudy.Inordertoensuretheprofessional needs ofallstudentsenrolledinthisprogram,the Admissions Committee willevaluate forindividualizedprogramsof study, whereapplicable.

All students willberequiredtoenrollinaminimumof30 courses,whichincludestwohands-onpracticumcoursesto beofferedoncampusinElkinsPark,PAorarrangedto coincide withvariousnationalorinternationalAudiology conferences.

The Salus University Osborne College of Audiology has been approved degree-granting authority for the AuD Online Bridge degree program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Please note: Salus University students who have successfully completed the Master of Science in Clinical Audiology (MSCA) degree program may apply to the AuD Online Bridge Program through an internal application process. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

Tobeconsideredanapplicantmust:

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS:If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• ClickAddProgramatthetop oftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,DoctorofAudiologyOnlineBridge Program.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired.Payment maybe madethroughtheGradCASapplication portal.

• Officialtranscriptofmaster’s degreeormedical degreeinAudiology,oranequivalent, mustbesent directlyfromthedegreegrantinginstitutiontothe OfficeofAdmissionsor GradCAS.

• Aninternationalstudent whosedegreewas completedata foreignorFrench-Canadianschool willberequiredtosubmitadocument-bydocumentcredentialreviewfromaNACES recognizedagency,whichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsultthe agency’swebsite forrequirementstocomplete theevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbesentfromtheevaluationagencydirectly to:OfficeofAdmissions,SalusUniversity,8360 OldYorkRoad,ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallU.S.orEnglish Canadiancolleges(undergraduate,graduate, professional)attended.Partialtranscriptsshouldbe

submittedifcoursesarestillinprogress.Official transcriptsmustbeissueddirectlytotheGradCAS TranscriptProcessingCenterfromeachinstitution, nottothestudent. A transcript marked "issued to student" is not acceptable, even when delivered in a sealed envelope.

• Furtherinstructionsonsubmittingofficial transcripts.

• Curriculumvitaeorresumeof workexperience, alongwithacopyoflicense,registration,or the equivalenttopracticeaudiologyinyourcountryof residence mustbesubmittedthroughGradCAS.

• UploadthroughGradCASa Personal Goal Statement detailingyourprofessionalbackground, specificareaofinterest,reasonsforchoosingSalus UniversityOsborneCollegeofAudiology,and your post-AuDcareerplans. Additionally,pleaseaddress thefollowingquestions within yourresponse:

• Areyoucurrentlyworkingasanaudiologist? If so, whereandinwhatcapacity? Ifnot, whatis motivatingyoutopursuetheAuDOnlineBridge degreeprogram?

• Whatareyourprofessionalgoals?

• Howdo youseethisAuDdegreeasadvancing yourprofessionalgoals?

• OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingoexaminationare requiredofallnon-nativeEnglishspeakers.Oneof theseapprovedexamsmustbetakenwithintwo years priortothestartdateoftheenteringclassto whichan applicantseeksadmission.

• ArecommendedscorefortheTOEFLiBT is70 orabove(oritsequivalentiftakinganapproved alternateexam).IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores, pleaseusetheGradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscores directlytoSalusUniversity,Officeof Admissions.

• While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitand holdatleasttherecommended minimumscores forTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSor Duolingo,exceptions willbeconsideredfor foreignapplicantswho meetoneofthefollowing criteria*:

• successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma heldfromanaccredited,post-secondary institutionwherethecourseworkwasentirely inEnglish,andprovideevidencethatit was conductedinEnglish;or

• successfullycompleted,andprovideevidence of,anapprovedEnglishlanguagelearner’s program

• Demonstrationofone-yearclinicalfellowshipand two yearsofclinicalexperienceinaudiology,or minimumofthreeyearsclinicalexperiencein audiology.

• Arrangefortwolettersofevaluationtobesubmitted onyourbehalfthroughtheGradCASportal.When completingtheapplication,applicants mustsupply thenameandemailaddressoftwopeople whoare notrelatedtotheapplicantand who willprovidethe Universitywithareference.Thereferencesshouldbe frompersons familiar withthe applicant'sacademic work,employmentrecord,and/orpersonal characteristics.

• TheAdmissionsCommitteerecommendsthat applicantstaketheETSPRAXISexaminAudiology (Testcodenumber0341-Audiology).Theresultsof thisexamwillbeusedsolelyasadiagnostictoolto helpuscreate anindividualizedprogramofstudyand willnotbeusedasacriterionforadmissionintothe program.Thetestshouldbetakenassoonaspossible aftertheapplicationissubmitted.Youmaycontact theDirectorofDistanceEducationbyemail atgsundar@salus.eduforfurtherguidanceontaking thePRAXISexam.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

ForNon-DegreeSeeking Student Status

Thenon-degreestudentstatusisappropriateforthe applicant who maydesiretotakeoneor moreofthe coursesofferedinthisprogram,butisnotenrollinginthe fullAuDOnlineBridgedegreeprogram.

ApplicationFormforNon-DegreeSeekingStudentStatus

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculation

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis.Uponreceiptofacceptance,an applicantisrequiredtocompletethe Matriculation

Supplement forminordertoreserveaseatintheprogram.

Oncematriculated,students willbeexpectedtoaccess theirSalusUniversityemailaccountsviatheUniversity’s websiteviaSalusGmail.

Youwillreceivecommunicationsfor yourprogramof studyat yourSalusUniversityemailaddress.Once your Salusemailaccountisestablished,allcommunicationfor thisprogramwillbethroughyourSalusemailaddressand notthroughpersonalemailaddresses.

MasterofScienceinClinicalAudiology

TheMasterofScienceinClinicalAudiology(MSCA) includesacorecurriculumconsistingof24semester creditsandtwo fifteen-credit fellowshipsforinternational audiologistswho holdabachelor’sdegreeinAudiologyor relatedscienceandhavea minimumoftwo yearsclinical experience.

ThefirstcohortoftheMSCAdegreeprogramisbeing offeredforinternational Audiologypractitionersto advancetheirknowledgeandskillsinaudiologiccareand toexperiencespecializedfellowshiptrainingwithina specificcontentarea.Thisdegreeprogramfeatures biomedicalandaudiologicsciences,clinicalsciences, researchdesignand application,and smallgrouplearning experiences,deliveredin54semester hourcreditsovera 22-monthperiod.Thisisahybridprogramwithbothfaceto-facelearningsupplemented byonlinecontent, hands-on

workshopsandsupervisedclinicaltraining.Studentswill berequiredtotraveltoSalusUniversityforatotalof fifteen(15)daysthroughoutthedurationoftheprogramto completethefourthree-dayhands-onworkshopsand one three-dayclinicaltraininggraduationrequirements.

TheMSCAdegreeprogramiscomprisedofthree phases:

• MandatoryFellowshipPrograminCochlear Implants(15Credits)

•MandatoryFellowshipPrograminHearingAid Technologies(15Credits)

• CoreCurriculum(24Credits).

Eachsegmentofstudyiscomposedoflectures, workshops,clinicalskillstraining,controlledpatientcare, andresearchopportunities.

StudentsinterestedincompletingtheFellowshipProgram phaseoftheMSCAdegreeprogramonlyshouldcontact theOfficeofAdmissionsforguidanceintheapplication process.

Admissions

TheOsborneCollegeofAudiologyacceptsapplicationsto theMasterofScienceinClinicalAudiologyProgram onlinethroughtheGradCAScentralizedapplicationportal.

Thisprogramisavailableforinternationalaudiologists whoholdabachelor’sdegreeinAudiologyorrelated science(forexample:InternationalENT physician)and havea minimumoftwo yearsclinicalexperiencein audiology.TopracticeasanaudiologistintheUnited States,students willneedtoobtainanAuDfollowingthe completionofthisprogram.

Applicationswillbeacceptedonarollingbasis, throughoutthe year,and youmaybeconsideredfora FebruaryorAugustentrancedate.AdmissionsCommittee reviewsapplicationsastheyarrive,andonceanapplication iscomplete,studentswillreceiveanadmissionsdecision within2-4weeks’time.Programstartdateforthe applicant willbebasedonwhenanapplicationis completedaswellasonminimumand maximum enrollmentfortheprogramatthattime.

Criteria&Prerequisites

TheOsborneCollegeofAudiologyinternationalMasterof ScienceinClinicalAudiology(MSCA)degreeprogramis anadvanced-levelprogramofstudy.Inordertoensurethe professional needsofallstudentsenrolledinthisprogram, theadmissionscommittee will evaluate forindividualized

programsofstudy, whereapplicable.

All students willberequiredtoenrollintwo fellowship programsandthecorecurriculum.

The Salus University Osborne College of Audiology has been given degree-granting authority for the MsC in Clinical Audiology degree program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Tobeconsideredanapplicantmust:

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS:If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,MasterofScienceinClinical Audiologyprogram.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired. Paymentmaybe madethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Program start date for the applicant will be based on when an application is completed with all required documentation as well as on minimum and maximum enrollment for the program at that time.

• Curriculumvitaeorresumeof workexperience.

• CompleteaPersonalGoalStatementdetailingyour professionalbackground,specificareaofinterest, reasons forchoosingSalusUniversityOsborne CollegeofAudiology,and yourpost-MSccareer plans.ThisGoalStatementistobesubmittedthrough GradCASundertheProgramMaterialsquadrant. Additionally,pleaseaddressthefollowingquestions within yourresponse:

• Areyoucurrentlyworkingasanaudiologist? If so, whereandinwhatcapacity?

• WhatismotivatingyoutopursuetheMasterof ScienceinClinicalAudiologyprogram?

• Whatareyourprofessionalgoals?

• Howdo youseethisprogramadvancingyour professional goals?

• Demonstrationoftwo yearsofclinicalexperienceas apracticingaudiologist.

• Arrangefortwolettersofevaluationtobesubmitted onyourbehalfthroughtheGradCASportal.The referencesshouldbefrompersons familiar withthe applicant'sacademic work,employmentrecord, and/or personalcharacteristics.

• Submitofficialtranscriptsofbachelor'sdegreein Audiology,or arelatedscience(forexample:ENT physician).

• Astudent whosedegree wascompletedata foreignorFrench-Canadianschoolwillbe requiredtosubmitadocument-by-document credentialreviewfromaNACESrecognized agencywhichevidencesallpost-secondary studiescompleted.Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletethe evaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationService

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbesentfromtheevaluationagencydirectly to:OfficeofAdmissions,SalusUniversity,8360 OldYorkRoad,ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

• OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingoexaminationare requiredofallnon-nativeEnglishspeakers.Oneof theseapprovedexamsmustbetakenwithintwo years priortothestartdateoftheenteringclassto whichan applicantseeksadmission.

• ArecommendedscorefortheTOEFLiBT is70 orabove(oritsequivalentiftakinganapproved alternateexam).

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscores directlytoSalusUniversity,Officeof Admissions.

• While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitand holdatleasttherecommended minimumscores forTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSor DuoLingo,exceptionswillbeconsideredfor foreignapplicantswho meetoneofthefollowing criteria*:

• successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma heldfromanaccredited,post-secondary institutionwherethecourseworkwasentirely inEnglish,andprovideevidencethatit was conductedinEnglish;or

• successfullycompleted,andprovideevidence of,anapprovedEnglishlanguagelearner’s program

• *Note:Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappeals arereviewedonacase-by-case basisandsubject totheadmissioncommittee’s finaldiscretion. Should anyexceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardthe Englishlanguagerequirement, theOfficeof Admissionswillinformtheapplicantofan alternativetofulfillit.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculationFee

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis.Uponreceiptofacceptance,an applicantisrequiredtocompletetheMatriculation Supplementforminordertoreserveaseatintheprogram.

AdvancedStudiesCertificatePrograms

TheAdvancedStudiescertificateprogramsaredesignedto expandthe knowledge,improvetheclinicalskills,and promotegeneralexpertiseinthedeliveryofaudiology services.

Thecoursesofstudywillbringtheprofessionaluptodate onthestateofthescienceindiagnosisandtreatmentof specificauditorydisorders. Theyconsistofsixtoeight graduate-levelcoursesthatrequireninetotwelve months ofstudy.Tosupportinternationalparticipation,course deliveryiswhollyonlineinanasynchronousmode. Studentswho successfullycompletetheprogramreceive graduate-levelcertificatesinAdvancedStudiesfromSalus UniversityOsborneCollegeofAudiology.

Theseprogramsareopento collegedegreeholders(BS, MS,AuD,MD,PhD,etc.)ofaudiologyoraudiologyrelatedprofessionsintheUnitedStatesandother countries.Currentaudiologyclinicaldoctoral(AuD)

students whoareintheclinicalexternshipphaseoftheir programarealsoeligibletoapply.Aletterofsupportis requiredfromtheprogramdirector.

Studentshavetheoptiontoapplytoenrollintheentire courseofstudy,ortotakeindividualcoursesasa nonmatriculatedstudent.CoursesaretaughtinEnglish

Admissions

TheOsborneCollegeofAudiologyacceptsapplicationsto the AdvancedStudiesCertificateProgramsonlinethrough theMySalusportal.

Applicationsto theAdvanced StudiesCertificatePrograms areacceptedonarollingbasis.Entranceintothese programsoccurseachFall(August)orSpring(February), providedthata minimumnumberof10seatsarefilled. TheAdmissionsCommitteereviewandselectionbegins afterapplicantshavesentallthenecessarydocumentsto theOfficeofAdmissions.

Oncetheclassisfilledtocapacity,applicants maybe placedonawaitinglist forthe nextstartdate.Toreceive priorityconsideration,applicantsareencouragedtoapply andcompletetheapplicationrequirementsassoonas possible.

Criteria&Prerequisites

Tobeconsideredanapplicantmust: Completethefollowingtwo-stepapplicationprocess:

1. Submitanonlineapplicationtothecertificatetrackof yourchoice,alongwiththenon-refundable applicationfeeof$100(USD).Withinthe application,youwillbeaskedtodothefollowing:

• CompleteaPersonalGoalStatement–Submita brief(750word maximum)goalstatement, describingyourprofessionalbackgroundand interestinyour advancedstudyofchoice (CochlearImplants,TinnitusandHyperacusis,or VestibularSciencesandDisorders).Please addressthefollowingquestionswithinyour response:

• Areyoucurrentlyworkinginthefieldof cochlearimplants,tinnitusand hyperacusis,or vestibularsciencesanddisorders(pleasefocus onthefieldofadvancedstudyto whichyouare applying)?

• Ifso, whereandinwhatcapacity? Ifnot, what ismotivatingyoutopursueadvancedstudies

cochlearimplants,tinnitusand hyperacusis,or vestibularsciencesanddisorders?

• Whatareyourprofessionalgoals?

• Howdo youseethecertificate program advancingyourprofessionalgoals?

• IfyouareapplyingfortheavailableFaculty Scholarship(see moredetailsbelow),stateso inthePersonalGoalStatementandalso provideaseparateletterofsupportfromyour AuDprogramdirector.

• Arrangefortwolettersofevaluationtobe submittedonyourbehalfbysupplyingthename andemailaddressoftwopeople who willprovide theUniversitywithareference.Referenceswill becontactedbytheOfficeofAdmissionsand providedwithanevaluationform.

• Thereferencesshouldbefrompersonsfamiliar withtheapplicant'sacademic work, employmentrecord,and/orpersonal characteristicsand who notrelatedtothe applicant.

Theapplicationcanbestartedand saved. Youwillbe providedakeynumbertoallowyoutoretrievethe applicationand yourresponseswillbesaved untilyouare readytosubmit. Pleasesavethis key.Itistheonlyway youcanaccessyoursavedapplication.Pleaseprovidean emailaddresssokeynumbercanbeforwardedto youif needed.Itisrecommendedthat youalsoprintacopyofthe completedapplicationfor yourrecords.

2. Submitthe followingdocumentstotheOfficeof Admissions:

• Curriculumvitaeorresumeof workexperience, alongwithacopyoflicense,registration,or the equivalenttopracticeaudiology,ifapplicable.This maybeemailedtoadmissions@salus.edu.

• Arrangeforanofficialcopyoftranscriptsindicating confirmationofacollegedegree(BS,MS,AuD, PhD,MD,etc.)fromanaccreditedinstitutionin audiologyoranaudiology-relatedprofession(e.g. physicians,speech-languagepathologists,orteachers ofthe hearingimpaired who maybepartofthe interdisciplinarymanagementteamforcochlear implantcandidatesandrecipients).Currentaudiology clinicaldoctoral(AuD)studentswhoareinthe clinicalexternshipphaseoftheirprogramare requiredtoalsosubmitaletter ofsupportfromthe

programdirector.

• Officialtranscriptsmustbesubmitteddirectlyto theOfficeofAdmissions, nottothestudent. A transcriptmarked"issuedtostudent" isnot acceptable,evenwhendeliveredinasealed envelope.

• Aninternationalstudent whosedegreewas completedoutsideoftheU.S.willberequiredto submitadocument-by-documentcredential reviewfromaNACESrecognizedagency, which evidencesallpost-secondarystudiescompleted.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Pleaseconsultagency’s websiteforrequirements tocompletetheevaluation.Anofficialevaluation mustbesentfromtheagencydirectlytoSalus University,OfficeofAdmissions,8360OldYork Road,ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingoexaminationare requiredofallnon-nativeEnglishspeakers.Oneof theseapprovedexamsmustbetakenwithintwo years priortothestartdateoftheenteringclassto whichan applicantseeksadmission.

• ArecommendedscorefortheTOEFLiBT is70 orabove(oritsequivalentiftakinganapproved alternateexam).

• While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitand holdatleasttherecommended minimumscores forTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSor Duolingo,exceptions willbeconsideredfor foreignapplicantswho meetoneofthefollowing criteria*:

• successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma heldfromanaccredited,post-secondary institutionwherethecourseworkwasentirely inEnglish,andprovideevidencethatit was conductedinEnglish;or

• successfullycompleted,andprovideevidence of,anapprovedEnglishlanguagelearner’s program

• *Note:Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappeals arereviewedonacase-by-case basisandsubject

totheadmissioncommittee’s finaldiscretion. Should anyexceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardthe Englishlanguagerequirement, theOfficeof Admissionswillinformtheapplicantofan alternativetofulfillit.

• Entranceexaminationsarenotarequirement for acceptanceintotheseprograms.However,ifyou havetakenatestsuchasMillerAnalogiesTest (MAT),GraduateRecordExamination(GRE)orETS PRAXISand wouldliketoincludetheminyour admissionsfile,yourtestresultsmaybesentdirectly totheOfficeofAdmissions.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

FacultyScholarship

Facultymemberswhoarecurrentlyteachingoneor more coursesatanaccreditedinstitutiononthetopicassociated withthecertificatetracktheyarepursuingmaybeeligible toreceivea$5,000scholarship,coveringthetuitionofthe firsttencreditsoftheprogram.

Thescholarshipdoesnotcoverthedirectexpensesofthe applicationfee($100),theeCollegefee($500),orthe quarterlyUniversitytechnologyfee($170).

Facultywho wishtoapplyforthis scholarshipshould includethe followingaspartoftheadmissionsprocess:(a) theintentionofapplicationforthefacultyscholarshipin yourPersonalStatement,and (b)thesubmissionofa separateletterofsupportfromyourprogramdirector.

ForNon-DegreeStudentStatus

Pleasecompletetheformfoundatthelinkbelowand submit.Thisformisappropriatefortheapplicant who may desiretotakeoneormoreofthecoursesofferedinthis program,butisnotfullyenrollinginoneofthe Advanced StudiesCertificatePrograms.

ApplicationFormforNon-DegreeStudentStatus

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculation

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis.Uponreceiptofacceptance,an applicantisrequiredtocompletetheMatriculation Supplementforminordertoreserveaseatintheprogram.

CertificateProgramCourse Delivery

Coursesaretaughtentirelyonline.Technology

requirements(seedetailsbelow)mustbe mettoensurethat eachstudent hasequalaccess andreceivesmaterialsinthe sameway.Studentswillasynchronouslyconnectand interactwiththecourseinstructorand otherstudents online.Inasynchronousonlineinstruction,studentshave theflexibilitytoaccessthecourse withinaperiodoftime setbytheinstructor.Theinstructor willpostPowerPoint presentationsand maypostlinkstovideosandinteractive activities.Eachcourseissixweeksindurationandconsists ofsixweeklylectures, weeklydiscussionboardand weeklyassignments/quizzes. Asynchronouslyinstruction willinvolvestudentpostings,participationinthreaded discussions,and writingassignments. Amonitored discussionboard willbeusedbytheinstructortoassessthe student’sactivityandqualityofpostings.Students willbe responsibleforallocatingadequatetimeintheirschedule toaccessthecourse materials, studythematerialand completetheassignments.Eachcourse willrequirethe studenttoallocate4to5hoursperweekforstudyand assignments.

TechnicalRequirements

Appropriatehardwareandsoftwarearekeyelementsofthe learningenvironmentatSalusUniversity.Studentswilluse acomputertodownloadcourse materials,tocomplete assignments,exams,and workonothertasks.Withthisin mind,theywillalsobeexpectedtohaveaccesstoanduse thehardwareandsoftwaredescribedbelow.

Please note that due to the rapid rate of change in information technology, we anticipate that hardware and software competencies will be updated on a regular basis.

Studentswillaccesstheir certificateprogramcourseson theSalusUniversityBlackboardsite.Thisisapassword protectedsiteadministeredbySalusUniversity. Students also willbeexpectedtoaccesstheirSalusUniversityemail accounts.

HardwareRequirementsfor aPC: Studentsarerequiredtohave useofacomputersystem withthefollowingspecificationsandcomponents:

• Windows7orhigher

• Corei7processororfaster

• Minimum8GBRAM(16GBPreferred)

• Minimum500GBSolidStateDrive

• Integrated webcamand microphone

HardwareRequirementsfor aMAC:

• MacOS10.11orhigher

• IntelCorei5orhigher/Equivalent

• Minimum8GBRAM(16GBPreferred)

• Minimum500GBSolidStateDrive

• IntegratedWebcamandMicrophone

• Musthavea5Ghzcapable wirelessadapter(Dual BandPreferred)

RecommendedWarrantyPurchase:

• Windows3 yearspartsandlaborextended warranty

• AppleCare3 yearspartsandlabor

Software/Applications

Studentsarerequiredtohave useofthe following operatingsystemsandapplications:

• ProductivitySoftware

• MicrosoftOffice365(Providedatnochargeby SalusUniversity) recommended

• Instructions willbeprovided

• OneofthefollowingInternetbrowsers:

• GoogleChrome57orlater

• MozillaFirefox52orlater

• Anti-virusSoftware:

• Symantec Anti-virussoftware (Providedatnocharge bySalusUniversity)

• Instructions willbeprovided

• Adobe®Reader

• AdobeFlashplug-in

• AdobeShockwavePlugin

• WindowsMediaPlayer &PluginVersion

• WirelessConnection

AccessibilityforOperatingSystems

BothMicrosoftand Appleprovideadditionalaccessibility guides,tutorials,andtipsforuseonyourcomputer. Visit theMicrosoftor Apple websiteforinformationbeyondthe documentsprovidedhere.

Access, Excel, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Visio and Visual Studio are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries.

EmailAccount

Studentswillreceivecommunicationthroughapersonal SalusUniversityemailaddress.Onceastudent’saccountis established,allcommunicationforthisprogramwillbe senttothestudent’sSalusUniversityemailaddress, insteadoftheirpersonalemail address.

AvoidingInactivityTimeout

WhenanISP’sinternalbrowserisnotinuse,theISP will considertheuserinactiveandwilldisconnecttheuserafter aperiodoftime.To remainactiveandavoidbeing disconnected,returntothe mainpage oftheISP(every halfhourorso)and clickona linkorcheckemail.This willresettheISP’s“inactivitytime”andallowforstudents tocontinue workingontheonlinecourse.

Satellite&Cellularinternet connections

Ifthisistheonlyconnectionto whichyouhaveaccess, pleasenotethatyoumayexperiencesporadicissueswhile workinginyouronlinecourses.Ifyoureportthese problemstothe SalusUniversityHelpDeskwe will attempttoaddressthemwithyoursatellite orcellular connectionprovider.

WirelessRouters/Connections:

While workinginyour onlinecoursesviaa wirelessrouter orwirelessconnectionyoumayexperienceproblemssuch asvariouserrormessages.IfyoucontacttheSalus UniversityHelpDeskpleasebeawarethatpartofthe troubleshootingprocess maybetohave youbypass your wirelessrouterorconnection.Ifbypassingthe wireless routerresolvestheproblemsyouareexperiencingyouwill eitherneedtocontinuetobypasstherouterorcontactthe router'smanufacturer'ssupporttofurtherdiagnosethe sourceofthisproblem.

AdvancedStudiesinTinnitusandHyperacusis

Theprogramwillprovideaframeworkforbestpracticesin theassessmentand managementoftinnitusand hyperacusis.

The9.0semestercreditonlineAdvancedStudiesin

TinnitusandHyperacusisCertificateProgramis designedto:

• Providespecializedtrainingtoexpandclinician’s knowledgeoftinnitus(ringingintheears)and hyperacusis(hypersensitivitytosound).

• Enhancetheskillsandexpertisenecessaryto obtaina comprehensiveandholisticunderstandingofthe pathologyandconsequencesoftinnitusand hyperacusis.

• Bringtheprofessionaluptodateonthecontemporary evidencethatprovidesscientificsupportfortreatment decisionsforthose withtinnitusandhyperacusis.

ThisAdvancedStudiesCertificateProgramisintendedfor thoseprofessionalswhoarecurrentlyworkingwith,or expectto workwith,thisdistinctpopulationofpatients, and who wouldliketoaugmenttheir professionalskills andearncredentialstoadvancetheircareerinthe specializedfieldsoftinnitusandhyperacusis.The comprehensivecurriculumcoversthefollowingareas:

• TheNeuroscienceofTinnitusandHyperacusis.

• AssessmentTechniquesinTinnitusand Hyperacusis.

• RehabilitationandManagementoftheTinnitus Patient.

• ClinicalModelsfortheManagementoftheTinnitus andHyperacusisPatient.

• ACriticalReviewofResearchinTinnitusand Hyperacusis.

• PublicHealthandProfessionalIssuesLinkedto Tinnitus.

Theprogramwillprovideaframeworkforbestpracticesin theassessmentand managementoftinnitusand hyperacusis.Theprogramiscomposedofsixcourses, taught sequentially.Studentswillberequiredtocomplete andpassallsixcoursestoearntheGraduateCertificate. Thisonlineprogramwilloffer bothdepthandbreadthof instruction,emphasizingmaterialsand methodstoprovide theframeworkforbestclinicalpracticesintheprovisionof tinnitusandhyperacusisservices.

Thecomprehensivecurriculumcoverstheneuroscienceof tinnitusandhyperacusis,principlesrelatingtotinnitusand hyperacusisassessment,detailedreviewofevidence-based rehabilitationand managementissues,modelsand procedurestosetupaspecializedtinnitusandhyperacusis clinic,reviewofliteraturerelatingtocontroversies,pitfalls

andprospectsforprogressrelevanttotinnitusand hyperacusisandpublichealthand medicalissuesinthe managementoftinnitusand

credentialstoadvancetheir careerinthespecializedfield ofvestibularsciencesanddisorders.Thecomprehensive curriculumcoversthefollowingareas:

• AnatomyandPhysiologyoftheVestibularSystem

• PathologiesoftheVestibularSystem

• BasicVestibularDiagnostics

• AdvancedVestibularDiagnostics

• VestibularandBalanceRehabilitationTherapy

• PediatricVestibular AssessmentandTreatment

Thecourseofstudywillbringtheprofessionaluptodate onthestateofthescienceinVestibularand Balance disorders,diagnosisofrelated disordersandmethodsof treatment.Theoutstandingfacultyfortheprogram, from bothCanadaand theUSA,are expertsinVestibularand Balancedisordersandclinicalprotocols.

AdvancedStudiesinVestibularSciencesandDisorders

TheAdvancedStudiesinVestibularSciencesand Disorderscertificateprogramisdesignedtoexpand the knowledge,improvetheclinicalskills,reviewcurrent researchtrendsandbestpracticesbasedoncurrent evidenceand promotegeneralexpertiseinthedeliveryof servicesintheareaofVestibularandBalancedisorders.

The9semestercreditonline AdvancedStudiesin VestibularSciencesandDisorders(ASVSD)certificate programisdesignedto:

• providespecializedtrainingtoexpandclinician’s knowledgeofvestibularandbalancedisorders,

• enhancetheskillsand expertisenecessarytoobtaina comprehensiveandholisticunderstandingofnormal andabnormalvestibularfunctionandconsequences ofvestibulardisorders,and

• bringtheprofessional uptodateonthecurrentbest availableevidencethatprovidesscientificsupportfor treatmentdecisionsforthosewithvestibularand balancedysfunction.

Thisprogramisintendedforthoseprofessionalscurrently workingwith,or whoexpecttobeworkingwith,the distinctpopulationpresentingwithvestibularandbalance disorders.Thecourseofstudyisspecificallyforthose who wouldliketoaugmenttheirprofessionalskillsandearn

Theprogramisasix-course,18-week,onlinecourseof study. Students whocomplete theprogramwillreceive9 semester(academic)creditsandagraduatecertificatein AdvancedStudiesinVestibularSciencesandDisorders fromSalusUniversityOsborneCollegeofAudiology.The programofstudywillprovideaframeworkforbest practicesintheconcentrationofVestibularSciencesand Disorders(VSD)assessmentand management.Students willberequiredtocompleteand passallsixcoursesto earnthe AdvancedStudiesGraduateCertificate.

Thecomprehensivecurriculumcoverstheanatomyand physiologyofthe vestibularsystem,pathologiesofthe vestibularsystem,detailedreviewofevidence-based assessment,rehabilitationandmanagementforpersons withvestibularandbalancedisordersforbothpediatricand adultpopulations, modelsand procedurestosetupa specializedVestibularSciencesandDisordersclinic, reviewofcase studiesandclinicalproblemsandsolutions investibularpathologyfromvariousclinics,and professionalissuesrelatingtopublichealth,ethicaland medicalconcernsand medicalconcernsaswellas reimbursementfortheseservices.

AdvancedStudiesinCochlearImplants

TheAdvancedStudiesinCochlearImplantsprogramis designedtoexpandthe knowledge,improvetheclinical skills,andpromotegeneralexpertiseinthedeliveryof cochlearimplantservices.

TheAdvancedStudiesinCochlearImplantscertificate programisidealforthefollowing:

• Practicingprofessionalswhohaveanaudiologyor audiology-relateddegree withaninterestincochlear implants,astheprogramofstudyisdesignedto expandtheircurrentlevelofexperienceincochlear implants, whilefocusingonthecorecochlearimplant competencies;

• Employeesofcochlearimplantcompanieswhohave anaudiologyoraudiology-relateddegreeand needa broaderviewofthesciencesandclinicalskills involvedinprovisionofsuccessfulcochlearimplant services;and

• Collegefacultywho haveanaudiologyoraudiologyrelateddegreeand whoteachcochlearimplant coursesanddesireadditionalandupdated information.

ThepurposeofofferingtheAdvancedStudiesinCochlear ImplantsgraduatecertificateprogramfromtheSalus UniversityOsborneCollegeofAudiologyistofilltheneed thattheadvancingtechnologyhascreatedinthebodyof knowledgesurroundingcochlearimplants.Mostcochlear implantclinicianshavecompletedanIntroductionto CochlearImplantsclassaspartoftheirdegreeprogram, buthavenotbeenexposedtothedepthofscience underlyingcochlearimplants.

Allthreecochlearimplant manufacturersoffertechnicaltrainingcoursestothosethatusetheirproducts,butthis processgenerallydoesnotincludethebroadscientific knowledgebasethatisessentialforcliniciansto generalize theinformationand makeevidence-baseddecisionsbased onscientificprinciples.Thisonlineprogramwillofferboth depthandbreadthofinstruction,emphasizingmaterials and methodstoprovidetheframeworkforbestpracticesin theprovisionofcochlearimplantservices.

Thecourseofstudywillbringtheprofessionaluptodate onthestateofthescienceincochlearimplanttechnology and methodsoftreatment.The outstandingfacultyforthe program, frombothCanadaandtheUSA,areexpertsin cochlearimplantscience,technology,andclinical protocols.

Theprogramisan18-week,six-course,onlinecourseof study. Students whocomplete theprogramwillreceive9 semester(academic)creditsandreceiveagraduate certificateinAdvancedStudiesinCochlearImplantsfrom SalusUniversityOsborneCollegeofAudiology.

Thecomprehensivecurriculumcoverstheneuroscienceof cochlearimplantation,includingmedicaland surgical considerationincochlearimplants,applicationof principlesrelatingtopsychophysicsandelectrical stimulationincochlearimplants,detailedreviewof electro-physiologicalmeasuresasitrelatestocochlear implantation,behavioralissuesasitrelatestocochlear implantsincludingcandidacyissues,habilitationfor childrenandrehabilitationforadults,andpsycho-social factorsandprofessionalissuesincochlearimplantation.

CollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation

Vision

Throughthepromotionofclinicalpractice,educationand research,CHER’svisionisalignedtosupportthe University’smissionof“Advancingintegratedhealthcare throughinnovativeeducation,research,andclinical services.”

Mission

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation(CHER)iscommittedtoofferingprograms groundedinevidence-basedresearchandpractice,and interprofessionaleducationtopreparestudentstobecome competentprofessionalsdedicatedtopromotingthe health, well-beingandeducationoftheindividualsandthe communitiestheyserve.

DepartmentofBlindnessandLow VisionStudies (BLVS)Programs:

MasterofScience,LowVisionRehabilitation(LVR)

CertificateProgram,LowVisionRehabilitation

MasterofScience,OrientationandMobility(O&M)

CertificateProgram,OrientationandMobility

MasterofEducation,BlindnessandVisionImpairment (BVI)

CertificateProgram,EducationinBlindnessandVisual Impairment

MasterofScience,VisionRehabilitationTherapy(VRT)

CertificateProgram,VisionRehabilitationTherapy

The maximum number of years to complete the above degrees is five.

DepartmentofOccupationalTherapy

MasterofScience,OccupationalTherapy

DoctorofOccupationalTherapy(post-professionaldegree)

The maximum number of years to complete the above degrees is five.

DepartmentofOrthoticsandProsthetics

MasterofScience,OrthoticsandProsthetics

The maximum number of years to complete the above degree is four.

DepartmentofPhysicianAssistantStudies

MasterofMedicalScience(MMS)

The maximum number of years to complete the above degree is four.

DepartmentofSpeech-LanguagePathology

MasterofScience,Speech-LanguagePathology(SLP)

The maximum number of years to complete the above degrees is four.

BiomedicinePrograms

SalusUniversityoffersaDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)and anembeddedMasterofScience(MSc)graduateresearch degreeprograminBiomedicine.

PostBaccalaureatePrograminHealthSciences

SalusUniversityoffersaPost-BaccalaureateCertificatein twotracks:HealthSciencesandSpeech-Language Pathology.

The maximum number of years to complete the above certificates is one.

BiomedicinePrograms

MitchellScheiman,OD,PhD, FAAO,ProgramDirector

SalusUniversityoffersaDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)and anembeddedMasterofScience(MSc)graduateresearch degreeprograminBiomedicine.

Thisfullyaccreditedprogramallowsstudentstospecialize inanyareaofhealthscience suchas:

• Optometry

• Audiology

• OccupationalTherapy

• PhysicianAssistantStudies

• Speech-LanguagePathology

• RehabilitationSciences

• BiologicalSciences

Master’sandDoctoralgraduatestudentsinBiomedicine willbetrainedandchallengedto:

• Formulateafeasible,interesting, novel,ethicaland relevantresearchquestion

• Useeffectivemeansofreviewingliterature

• Developasoundresearchplanincludingastatistical analysisplan

• Findand masterthe mostspecificandsensitive researchtechniques

• Produceand managedata withsensitivitytoquality assurance

• Understandethicalandconfidentialitymandates

• Publishfindings usingmethodsthatmaintainthe integrityoftheresearchanditsinterpretation

Flexible LearningOptions(Distance/OnlineandOnCampus)

Thedistance/onlinelearningoptionmeetstheneedsofthe University’suniqueinternationalanddomesticstudent markets.Inthis84-creditprogram,studentstakeall coursesonlineandlinkresearchprojectswithestablished mentorsinsuccessfulresearchlaboratoriesinthestudent’s community.

Thisprogramformatallowsthe mid-levelfacultymember whorequiresaPhDforacademicadvancementand professional growthtoremainembeddedinhis/her community.Moststudentscontinueto maintainfull-time employment whilecompletingthisprograminaboutfour years.

Studentsselectingtheon-campusoptionwill needto relocatetothePhiladelphiaarea.Withthisoptioncourses arepresentedon-campusandresearchprojectsare arranged withestablished mentorsinsuccessfulresearch laboratorieseitheratSalusUniversityorothersitesinthe Philadelphiacommunity.

ProgramGoals

ThemaingoaloftheOfficeofGraduateProgramsin Biomedicineistoprovidestudentswiththeexperiences andeducationneededforthemtobecomeindependent scholars.Twooptionsareavailable;atraditional,oncampuslearningapproach,andanon-traditional,distance learningoptionthatallowsastudenttocompletethe programwhileremainingembeddedintheir own communityand work.Bothoptionsaredesigned witha goalofefficiency,productive researchtraining, strengthenedpersonalintellect,and multipleexperiences thatenrichthestudent’sconfidenceandfacilitatea more

seamlesstransitionintotheacademicorclinicalworkplace.

Tosupportthisgoal,theprogramemphasizespublications, presentations,and theabilitytodevelopandexecute rigorousresearchplans.Student mentorsareexpectedto takeonanaggressiveroleinguidingthestudentthrough theprocess.Theinteractionbetweenmentorsandtheir studentsisacrucialcomponentoftheSalusprogram.The mentorisresponsibletobeanadvisor,ateacher,arole model,andeven,ifneedbe,adisciplinarian.

ProgramOverview

Bothdegreeprogramsaredesigned forthoseindividuals who:

• Holdvariousbachelorsor master’sdegreesor terminalclinicaldegrees(suchasOD,AuD,OT, SLP)and wishto secureeither adoctoralormaster’s researchcredentials

• Currentlywork(orintendtowork)inthe health sciencesinmedicine,optometry,audiology,speechlanguagepathology,occupationaltherapy,audiology, physicianassistant,rehabilitation,andrelatedfields, orbasicmedicalorvisionlab-basedresearch.

TheMasterofScience(MSc) degreeprogramisdesigned tohaveresearchcompletedundernormalcircumstancesin 18full-timemonthsandprovideanadditionalsixmonths forcompletionofthedissertationfortheMScdegree program.(Part-timeprogramsalsoarepermitted).

TheDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)degreeprogramis designedtohaveresearchcompletedundernormal, fulltimecircumstancesinthreefull-time years,andprovide oneadditionalyearforcompletionofthedissertationand passingoftheOralDefense(viva)examinationforthe PhDprogram.(Apart-timeprogramisallowedand will generallyconsistofsixyearsofresearchandone yearfor the writingofthedissertationandoraldefense(viva) examination).

MScPrograminGraduateBiomedicine

Admissions

SalusUniversity'sGraduateProgramsinBiomedicine acceptsapplicationsto theDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)and MasterofScience(MSc)inBiomedicinedegreeprograms onlinethroughtheGradCASapplicationservice.

Theintendedprogramstartdate oftheBiomedicinedegree programs(PhDandMSc)isAugust(fallterm)ofeach year.ApplicationsreceivedonorbeforeJuly1ofthe year

ofdesiredenrollmentaregivenpriorityconsideration.

• Applicationsareacceptedonarollingbasis.

• Reviewandselectionbeginsafterapplicantssubmit allthenecessarydocumentsviathe GradCAS applicationservice.

• Toreceivepriorityconsideration,applicantsare encouragedtoapplyearlyandtocompletethe applicationrequirementsassoonaspossible.

Duringthereviewprocess,the academicbackgroundofthe applicantisassessedtodetermineacademiceligibilityand his/herentrypointintotheDoctorofPhilosophyin Biomedicine(PhD)ortheMasterofSciencein Biomedicine(MSc).Eachcandidateisevaluatedbythe Biomedicine AdmissionsCommitteeandtheevaluation includesaformalinterview.

Criteria&Prerequisites

Allapplicantsmusthavecompletedtheirundergraduate studiesand mustholdanundergraduate(orequivalency)or graduatedegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityin ordertobeadmittedtotheGraduateBiomedicine programs.

TheBiomedicineprogramseeksindividuals whohave educationalprerequisites,interestand motivationfor undertakingadvancinginbiomedicineandresearch careers,consistent withtheprogram’sstated mission,goals andobjectives.

ToBeConsidered,AnApplicantMustSubmit:

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS:If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,GraduateProgramsin Biomedicineprogram.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired.

Paymentmaybe madethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcolleges (undergraduate, graduate,professional)attended. Partialtranscriptsshouldbesubmittedifcoursesare stillinprogress.Officialtranscriptsmustbeissued directlytotheGradCASTranscriptProcessingCenter fromeachinstitution, nottothestudent. A transcript marked "issued to student" is not acceptable, even when delivered in a sealed envelope.

• Furtherinstructionsonsubmittingofficial transcripts.

• EducationalResume/CurriculumVitae-the documentshouldlist,inchronologicalorder,an applicant'seducationand workexperiences, publications, honorsandachievementstodateand canbesubmittedthroughthe GradCASapplication portal.

• TwoLettersofEvaluation-tobesubmittedthrough theGradCASapplicationportalonyourbehalf.When completingtheonlineapplication,applicants must supplythenameandemailaddressoftwopeople whoarenotrelatedtotheapplicantand who will providetheUniversitywitha reference.References willbecontactedbyGradCASandprovidedwith instructionsonhowtosubmitanevaluation electronically.Thereferencesshouldbefrompersons familiar withtheapplicant'sacademic work, employmentrecord,and/orpersonalcharacteristics.

• LifeExperience Essay-describethoselife experiencesthathavecontributedtoyour perspectivesonbiomedicalissues,valuesandneeds, bothdomesticallyandinternationally,asappropriate. ThisessayissubmittedthroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Statement ofInterest (5-pagesingle-spacelimit)theapplicationprocessservesasanentrypointinto theprogram.Itisimportantthattheapplicant has previouslythoughtthroughwhichofthe generalareas anddisciplineshe/she wishestoembrace.Fromthe pointofregistrationforward,thestudentbeginsthe processofbecomingascholar inhisspecificchosen area(s) and willtherebydevotethegreatertimeofhis professionalacademiclifetothepursuitof stewardshipofthisdiscipline(s).Pleasefollowthe guidelinesbelowwhencraftingyour statement, whichissubmittedthroughtheGradCASapplication portal.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewthesection belowforanyadditionalrequirementsneeded.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

Statement ofInterest Guidelines:

TheDoctorofPhilosophyinBiomedicine(PhD)and MasterofScienceinBiomedicine(MSc)degreesteachthe studenttoinvestigateandapplyfactsandconceptsina unique mannerthataretaughtwithinindividual professional goalsandareasofinterest.Inaddition,itis equallyimportantthatthestudentutilizetheir trainingand experiencetobegintoestablishanetworkofcolleagues andfacilitiesintheir homecountrythatembracesinterests similartotheirown.Thegoaloftheeducational experienceisto facilitatecontinuingfurtherresearch activitiesimmediatelyupongraduation.

Itisessential,therefore,inthe selectionofbothstudents andtheir mentors, foreachapplicanttoreflectuponand answerthefollowingquestions/statements:

What is your purpose in earning a MSc or a PhD degree?

• Pleaseprovideexamplesoftheresearchquestions youareinterestedinpursuing.Includesufficient backgroundinformationtoexplainwhyyouview suchquestionsasimportanttopursue. Lastly,you shouldidentifywhatsocietywillgaininyourpursuit ofthistypeofresearch.

Whichofthebiomedicaldisciplineswouldyouapplyto theabovequestion?

• (e.g.clinicalsciences,laboratorysciences, rehabilitationsciencesandpopulationsciences)

Howwouldyouclassifyyourareaof research interest?

• Youmayindicatemorethanonechoice.Please describeanysub-specializationwithintheareas below:

• clinicalincludingclinicaltrials

• basicresearch

• militaryapplication

• industrial(pharmaceutical,developmentof devicesorequipmentorother)

Pleaseprovideabriefsynopsisof yourprofessional experience sofar,including anyresearch.

TheUniversityreservestherightto usesoftwaretodetect plagiarismintheapplicationessays.Theapplicant’s statement mustbe writteninhis/herown words.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

ArecommendedscorefortheTOEFLiBT is70orabove (or itsequivalentiftakinganapprovedalternateexam).

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscoresdirectly toSalusUniversity,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitandholdat leasttherecommendedscoresforTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptions willbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

Admissionproceduresandpoliciesincludeappropriate considerationofanindividualapplicant’sexperience and/or theapplicant’sabilitytoapplyeducational preparationfromsuchdiverse fieldsasclinicalsciences, laboratorysciences,rehabilitationsciencesandpopulation sciences,etc.Inaddition,itisexpectedthatthesuccessful candidateforthedegree(PhDorMSc)programswill possess:

• Adocumentedrecordofacademicachievement.

• Demonstratedacademiccompetencyin mathematics/quantitative methods.

• Englishlanguage skills(bothwrittenandoral) essentialtothe successfulcompletionofthe coursework.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredselection criteria mayreceiveaninvitationforaninterview, which providesfurtherinsightintotheapplicant’scharacterand motivation,andallowsanapplicanttheopportunityto speakwiththeprogramdirector.Interviewsmaybeheld viaphoneconference.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculation

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis.Uponreceiptofacceptance,an applicantisrequiredtocompletetheMatriculation Supplementforminordertoreserveaseatintheentering class.

AdvancedStandingorTransferCredit

Applicantswho haveearnedcreditsatanotheraccredited institutionhavetherightto petitionfortransfercreditsat thetimeofapplication.

Amaximumofeight(8)courses(24credits)canbe transferredbycreditintothe BiomedicineProgram.Other transferrequestswillbeevaluatedonanindividualbasis and mustbeapprovedbytheOfficeoftheProvostand VicePresidentofAcademic Affairs.

Moreinformationregardingtransfercredit maybe found intheProgram'sAcademicPolicy.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withanunforeseen,extenuating circumstanceprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting. The request must be directed to both the Dean of Student Affairs and the Director of Graduate Programs in Biomedicine, and made via the Office of Admissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestsubmitted inwritingbyJune 1,beforetheAugust startoftheacademic year. Pleasenote,submissionofadeferralrequestbythe deadlinedoesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allmatriculationmaterials mustbereceived(as directedintheUniversity’sofficial Letterof Acceptance).

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe Officeof Admissions,inwriting,byApril1ofthedeferred admissioncalendar yearregardinghis/herintentionto resume enrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation (thismaybedoneinpersonor viaphone/online).

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,andreapplythroughGradCASfor futureadmission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

Non-DegreeSeekingStudents

Selectedcoursesinthe graduateprogramsinbiomedicine areopento non-degreeseekingstudents wishingtoexpand theirknowledgeandskillsinbiomedicine.Non-degree studentstatusisappropriatefortheapplicant who may desiretotakeoneormoreofthecoursesofferedinthis program,butisnotenrollinginthe fullBiomedicine degreeprogram(MScorPhD).

Studentssuccessfullyearningagradeof'B'orbetterare eligible fortransferringthesecoursesforcreditintothe degreeprograms.Thesetransfersarecontingentonthe studentmeetingalltheadmissionsrequirements.

PhDPrograminGraduateBiomedicine

Admissions

SalusUniversity'sGraduateProgramsinBiomedicine acceptsapplicationsto theDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)and MasterofScience(MSc)inBiomedicinedegreeprograms onlinethroughtheGradCASapplicationservice.

Theintendedprogramstartdate oftheBiomedicinedegree programs(PhDandMSc)isAugust(fallterm)ofeach year.ApplicationsreceivedonorbeforeJuly1ofthe year ofdesiredenrollmentaregivenpriorityconsideration.

• Applicationsareacceptedonarollingbasis.

• Reviewandselectionbeginsafterapplicantssubmit allthenecessarydocumentsviathe GradCAS applicationservice.

• Toreceivepriorityconsideration,applicantsare encouragedtoapplyearlyandtocompletethe applicationrequirementsassoonaspossible.

Duringthereviewprocess,the academicbackgroundofthe applicantisassessedtodetermineacademiceligibilityand his/herentrypointintotheDoctorofPhilosophyin Biomedicine(PhD)ortheMasterofSciencein Biomedicine(MSc).Eachcandidateisevaluatedbythe Biomedicine AdmissionsCommitteeandtheevaluation includesaformalinterview.

Criteria&Prerequisites

Allapplicantsmusthavecompletedtheirundergraduate studiesand mustholdanundergraduate(orequivalency)or graduatedegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityin ordertobeadmittedtotheGraduateBiomedicine programs.

TheBiomedicineprogramseeksindividuals whohave educationalprerequisites,interestand motivationfor undertakingadvancinginbiomedicineandresearch careers,consistent withtheprogram’sstated mission,goals andobjectives.

ToBeConsidered,AnApplicantMustSubmit:

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS:If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,GraduateProgramsin Biomedicineprogram.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired. Paymentmaybe madethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcolleges (undergraduate, graduate,professional)attended. Partialtranscriptsshouldbesubmittedifcoursesare stillinprogress.Officialtranscriptsmustbeissued directlytotheGradCASTranscriptProcessingCenter fromeachinstitution, nottothestudent. A transcript marked "issued to student" is not acceptable, even when delivered in a sealed envelope.

• Furtherinstructionsonsubmittingofficial transcripts.

• EducationalResume/CurriculumVitae-the documentshouldlist,inchronologicalorder,an applicant'seducationand workexperiences, publications, honorsandachievementstodateand canbesubmittedthroughthe GradCASapplication portal.

• TwoLettersofEvaluation-tobesubmittedthrough theGradCASapplicationportalonyourbehalf.When completingtheonlineapplication,applicants must supplythenameandemailaddressoftwopeople whoarenotrelatedtotheapplicantand who will providetheUniversitywitha reference.References willbecontactedbyGradCASandprovidedwith instructionsonhowtosubmitanevaluation electronically.Thereferencesshouldbefrompersons familiar withtheapplicant'sacademic work, employmentrecord,and/orpersonalcharacteristics.

• LifeExperience Essay-describethoselife experiencesthathavecontributedtoyour perspectivesonbiomedicalissues,valuesandneeds, bothdomesticallyandinternationally,asappropriate. ThisessayissubmittedthroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Statement ofInterest (5-pagesingle-spacelimit)theapplicationprocessservesasanentrypointinto

theprogram.Itisimportantthattheapplicant has previouslythoughtthroughwhichofthe generalareas anddisciplineshe/she wishestoembrace.Fromthe pointofregistrationforward,thestudentbeginsthe processofbecomingascholar inhisspecificchosen area(s) and willtherebydevotethegreatertimeofhis professionalacademiclifetothepursuitof stewardshipofthisdiscipline(s).Pleasefollowthe guidelinesbelowwhencraftingyour statement, whichissubmittedthroughtheGradCASapplication portal.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewthesection belowforanyadditionalrequirementsneeded.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

Statement ofInterest Guidelines:

TheDoctorofPhilosophyinBiomedicine(PhD)and MasterofScienceinBiomedicine(MSc)degreesteachthe studenttoinvestigateandapplyfactsandconceptsina unique mannerthataretaughtwithinindividual professional goalsandareasofinterest.Inaddition,itis equallyimportantthatthestudentutilizetheir trainingand experiencetobegintoestablishanetworkofcolleagues andfacilitiesintheir homecountrythatembracesinterests similartotheirown.Thegoaloftheeducational experienceisto facilitatecontinuingfurtherresearch activitiesimmediatelyupongraduation.

Itisessential,therefore,inthe selectionofbothstudents andtheir mentors, foreachapplicanttoreflectuponand answerthefollowingquestions/statements:

What is your purpose in earning a MSc or a PhD degree?

• Pleaseprovideexamplesoftheresearchquestions youareinterestedinpursuing.Includesufficient backgroundinformationtoexplainwhyyouview suchquestionsasimportanttopursue. Lastly,you shouldidentifywhatsocietywillgaininyourpursuit ofthistypeofresearch.

Whichofthebiomedicaldisciplineswouldyouapplyto theabovequestion?

• (e.g.clinicalsciences,laboratorysciences, rehabilitationsciencesandpopulationsciences)

Howwouldyouclassifyyourareaof research interest?

• Youmayindicatemorethanonechoice.Please describeanysub-specializationwithintheareas below:

• clinicalincludingclinicaltrials

• basicresearch

• militaryapplication

• industrial(pharmaceutical,developmentof devicesorequipmentorother)

Pleaseprovideabriefsynopsisof yourprofessional experience sofar,including anyresearch.

TheUniversityreservestherightto usesoftwaretodetect plagiarismintheapplicationessays.Theapplicant’s statement mustbe writteninhis/herown words.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

ArecommendedscorefortheTOEFLiBT is70orabove (or itsequivalentiftakinganapprovedalternateexam).

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscoresdirectly toSalusUniversity,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitandholdat leasttherecommendedscoresforTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptions willbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

Admissionproceduresandpoliciesincludeappropriate considerationofanindividualapplicant’sexperience and/or theapplicant’sabilitytoapplyeducational preparationfromsuchdiverse fieldsasclinicalsciences, laboratorysciences,rehabilitationsciencesandpopulation sciences,etc.Inaddition,itisexpectedthatthesuccessful candidateforthedegree(PhDorMSc)programswill possess:

• Adocumentedrecordofacademicachievement.

• Demonstratedacademiccompetencyin mathematics/quantitative methods.

• Englishlanguage skills(bothwrittenandoral)

essentialtothe successfulcompletionofthe coursework.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredselection criteria mayreceiveaninvitationforaninterview, which providesfurtherinsightintotheapplicant’scharacterand motivation,andallowsanapplicanttheopportunityto speakwiththeprogramdirector.Interviewsmaybeheld viaphoneconference.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculation

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis.Uponreceiptofacceptance,an applicantisrequiredtocompletetheMatriculation Supplementforminordertoreserveaseatintheentering class.

AdvancedStandingorTransferCredit

Applicantswho haveearnedcreditsatanotheraccredited institutionhavetherightto petitionfortransfercreditsat thetimeofapplication.

Amaximumofeight(8)courses(24credits)canbe transferredbycreditintothe BiomedicineProgram.Other transferrequestswillbeevaluatedonanindividualbasis and mustbeapprovedbytheOfficeoftheProvostand VicePresidentofAcademic Affairs.

Moreinformationregardingtransfercredit maybe found intheProgram'sAcademicPolicy.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withanunforeseen,extenuating circumstanceprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting. The request must be directed to both the Dean of Student Affairs and the Director of Graduate Programs in Biomedicine, and made via the Office of Admissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestsubmitted inwritingbyJune 1,beforetheAugust startoftheacademic year. Pleasenote,submissionofadeferralrequestbythe deadlinedoesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allmatriculationmaterials mustbereceived(as directedintheUniversity’sofficial Letterof

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe Officeof Admissions,inwriting,byApril1ofthedeferred admissioncalendar yearregardinghis/herintentionto resume enrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation (thismaybedoneinpersonor viaphone/online).

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,andreapplythroughGradCASfor futureadmission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

Non-DegreeSeekingStudents

Selectedcoursesinthe graduateprogramsinbiomedicine areopento non-degreeseekingstudents wishingtoexpand theirknowledgeandskillsinbiomedicine.Non-degree studentstatusisappropriatefortheapplicant who may desiretotakeoneormoreofthecoursesofferedinthis program,butisnotenrollinginthe fullBiomedicine degreeprogram(MScorPhD).

Studentssuccessfullyearningagradeof'B'orbetterare eligible fortransferringthesecoursesforcreditintothe degreeprograms.Thesetransfersarecontingentonthe studentmeetingalltheadmissionsrequirements.

Candidacy Status after successful completion of BIO8330 (Viva Sem 1).

DepartmentofBlindnessandLow VisionStudies

FabianaPerla,EdD,COMS,CLVT,Chair

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Vision

Toenhancethequalityoflifeofindividualswithblindness andlowvisionthroughexcellenceininterprofessional education,servicedeliveryandresearch;andtoincrease thenumbers,diversityandleadership rolesofvision professionalsineducationandrehabilitationsettings worldwide.

LowVisionRehabilitation

KerryS.Lueders,MS,COMS,TVI,CLVT,LVRProgram Director

TheUniversityoffersaMasterofScience(MS)degreeand agraduatecertificateprograminLowVision Rehabilitation(LVR).

Theseprogramsprepareprofessionalstoeffectivelywork inclinicalrehabilitationandeducationalsettingswith peoplewhohavelowvision. Emphasisisplacedonan interdisciplinaryteamapproachtoservicedelivery. Programparticipantsoftencomefromdisciplinessuchas rehabilitationcounseling, visionrehabilitationtherapy, specialeducation,orientationand mobility,occupational therapy,socialwork,optometryandophthalmology.This programisavailableonlinewithathree(3) weeksummer residencyprogramandaninternship.

MasterofScienceandGraduateCertificatePrograms inLVR

BoththeMasterofScience(MS)degreeandthegraduate certificateprogramrequiredidacticcoursework.Methods, researchandfoundationcoursesrelatedtotheeyeand low visionmustbetakeninaprescribedmanner.Students, workingwithafacultyadvisor,developanindividualized ProgramofStudiestoensureappropriatecourse sequencingandintegration.Theprogrammaybetaken part-timeorfull-time. Alldidacticcourseworkmustbe completedpriortoengagingintheoff-campusinternship.

ProgramsinBlindnessand LowVisionStudieswerefirst developedatSalusUniversityin1983,makingSalus Universitythefirstinstitutioninthecountrytoofferfour master’sdegreesandcertificatesinthefollowingareas:

Mission

Todevelopandoffergraduate programspreparinghighly qualifiedprofessionalstosupportindividualswith blindnessand lowvisionthroughtheeducationand rehabilitationprocess,bycreatinganinterprofessional environmentofpractitionerscommittedtolifelong learning,criticalthinking,and dedicationtotheindividuals andcommunitiestheyserve.

Thisprogramprovidesthecourseworkandsupervised fieldworkexperiencesrequiredforcertificationbythe AcademyfortheCertificationofVisionRehabilitationand EducationProfessionals(ACVREP) inLowVision Therapy.While fieldworkplacementsaregenerallylocal, internshipsinclinicalrehabilitationandeducational facilitiesmaybelocatedinotherstates.

Admissions

ApplicationsfortheDepartmentofBlindnessand Low VisionStudiesmastersandcertificateprogramsare acceptedthroughtheGradCAScentralizedapplication serviceeachsemester withthe followingdeadlines:

• FallSemester–July15

• SpringSemester–November 30

• SummerSemester-April15

Onceaccepted,studentscanregister forcoursesintheterm immediatelyfollowingmatriculation,dependingonthe student’scourseofstudies.

Criteria&Prerequisites

Allapplicantsmusthavecompletedtheirundergraduate studiesand mustholdaBachelor'sdegree,orits equivalent, fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityin ordertobeadmittedtoaprogramofstudiesintheCollege ofHealthSciences,EducationandRehabilitation.

ApplicationChecklist

Thefollowingapplicationitemsarerequiredfor submission:

• SubmitthroughGradCAS:IfnewtotheGradCAS applicationportal,youwillneedtocreateanew account.Once youraccountiscreated:

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,Blindness&Low Vision programs.SelecttheBLVSprogramapplication accordingtotheterm(Summer,Fall,Spring)to whichyouareapplying.Note:Withinthe ProgramMaterialssectioniswhereyouwillbe abletoindicatetowhichindividualBLVS programanddegreelevel(Master'sor Certificate)youwouldliketoapply.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• ApplicationFee:Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00is required.Paymentmaybe madethroughthe GradCASapplicationportal.

• Transcripts:Allapplicantsareresponsiblefor havingofficialtranscripts foreverycollegeor universityattendedsentdirectlytoGradCAS centralizedapplicationservice,regardlessofwhether adegreehasbeenreceived fromthatparticular

institutionornot.Pleasenote,atranscriptmarked "issuedtostudent" isnotacceptable,evenwhen deliveredinasealedenvelope.

• LettersofReference:Applications mustinclude threelettersofreferencehighlightingyouracademic andprofessionalskillsand addressingapplicant qualitiesinrelationto workinginthe fieldof blindnessand lowvision,educationand/or rehabilitation.Pleasefollowthedirectionsfor submittinglettersofreferencethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Statement ofPurpose(minimum250 words): Applicantsmustsubmitatypewritten,double-spaced, two-tothree-pagepersonalstatementthroughthe GradCASapplicationportalexplainingtheirpurpose inundertakinggraduate studyintheirprogramof interest.Thisisanopportunitytoinformthe AdmissionsCommitteeabouttheapplicant'sgoals, interests, motivation,andbackgroundastheyrelateto theircareerplansandacademicpursuits.

• JobResumé/CurriculumVitae:Allapplicantsmust submitaneducationalandjobresume/curriculum vitaethroughtheGradCASapplicationportal.This shouldincludetheapplicant’seducation, work experience,publications,honorsorachievements,and community/extracurricularactivitiestodate.

• License/Certificates:Applicantsmaysubmitacopy ofanycertificateorlicenseheldasitpertainstotheir currentprofessionthroughthe GradCASapplication portal.Applicantstothe TeacherofStudentswith VisualImpairments whoarecurrentlycertified teachersmustuploadacopyofateachingcertificate.

• BackgroundClearances: ApplicantstoBlindness andLowVisionStudiesprogramsmustcomplete ChildAbuseHistory,StatePoliceand FederalFBI clearancesatthetimeofmatriculationtothe program.TheOfficeofStudentAffairs willcontact the matriculatedstudent withfurtherinstructionson submittingtheserequirements priortoenrollment.

• NationalTestScores(Optional): Applicantshave theoptiontosubmitexamscores(suchasGREor MAT)inordertoenhancetheirapplication,butitis notrequiredtobeconsideredforadmissionintothe BLVSprograms.

• InternationalStudents:Pleasereviewany additionalrequirements neededinthesectionbelow.

PrerequisiteSkills

Duetothe natureofthecourseworkforallofthedegree andcertificateprogramsofferedintheCollege,the followingprerequisitesskillsapply:

• WritingSkills: Applicantsareexpectedto demonstrate scholarlywritingintheirapplication essay,developcoherentandcompletethoughts,and usecorrectgrammar,spelling,capitalizationand punctuation.

• ComputerSkills&TechnologyRequirements:The Blindnessand LowVisionStudiesprogramsrequire graduatestudentstohavecomputerliteracyskills uponentryintotheirrespectiveprograms.Mostofthe coursesareonlineandrequirecomputerskillsrelated toemailing, wordprocessing,uploadingand downloadingfilesandassignments,conducting internetsearches,andinteractingonlineamong others.

• Priortoenteringtheprogram, students wholackbasic skillsinusingthecomputershouldcompleteabasic computercourse fromacomputereducationservice, acommunitycollege,oruniversity.

• Master’sdegreecandidatesparticipateinresearch coursesthatmayrequireskillsinsettingformulas forcalculationsinspreadsheetsordatabasesand creatinggraphicrepresentationsofdata.

InternationalStudents

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpranTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishlanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscoresdirectly toSalusUniversity,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

AdmissiontoaprogramofstudiesintheUniversity's CollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation isbaseduponthecandidateprofileofindividual applicants.Thecandidateprofileiscomprisedofthree indices:(1)AcademicAchievement,(2)PersonalIndex and(3)InterviewIndex.

AcademicAchievement

Thecriteriaforevaluatingacademicachievementconsist ofgradepointaverages, major,collegeoruniversity attended,numberofcollegecreditscompletedanddegree status.Theobjectivecriteriaare weightedaccordingto recommendationsoftheBlindnessand LowVisionStudies AdmissionsCommittee.Theweighingofeachcriterionis privilegedinformation,whichisrestrictedtoAdmissions Committee members.

PersonalIndex

Thesecriteriaareasubjectivemeasureofanapplicant’s acceptability.Theindexiscomprisedoflettersofreference andextracurricularactivities, andtheapplicant’sStatement ofPurpose.

Interview Index

TheBlindnessandLowVisionStudiesAdmissions Committeerecommendsthatatleastonefacultymember and/or thedirectoroftheprogramevaluatetheapplicant’s knowledge,interestand motivationto workinthefieldof visionimpairment.Eachinterviewerprovideswritten informationto the AdmissionsCommittee.In-person interviewsarepreferred;however,telephoneinterviews canbearranged whennecessary.

Aftertheinterview,theCollegeofHealthSciences, EducationandRehabilitationAdmissionsCommittee evaluatesthefindingsofthecandidateprofile(academic achievement+personalindex+interviewindex),and makesarecommendationregardingtheapplicant’s acceptabilitystatus.Everyeffortismadetoprovide decisionstoapplicantswithintwoofthescheduled interview.TheUniversity’sOfficeofAdmissionswillsend finalnotificationtotheapplicant,alongwithinformation onhowto matriculateandreserveaseatintheprogram.

Compliance

SalusUniversity,bychoice,declaresandreaffirmsits policyofcomplyingwithfederalandstatelegislationand doesnotinanywaydiscriminateineducationalprograms, employment,or in-servicestothepubliconthebasisof race,color,creedorreligion,sexualorientation, gender identity, nationalorigin,age,physicalorintellectual disabilities,orveteranstatus.Inaddition,theUniversity alsocomplieswithfederalregulationsissued underTitle IXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972Section504of theRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,andthe AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.

Non-degreestudentstatusisappropriatefortheapplicant

who maydesiretotakeoneor moreofthecoursesoffered intheseprograms,butis notenrollinginthefullMaster's degreeorcertificateprograms.

Non-degreestudents maytake uptoninecreditsbefore beingadmittedasafullyenrolled,matriculatedstudent.A studentisconsidered matriculatedoncetheyhave completedthe applicationprocess,areofferedacceptance andconfirmtheir intenttoenrollbycompletingthe matriculationsupplement form.

OrientationandMobility

JamieMaffit,MS, COMS,O&MProgramDirector

TheUniversityoffersaMasterofScience(MS)degreeand agraduatecertificateprograminOrientationand Mobility (O&M).

OrientationandMobility(O&M)specialiststeachchildren andadultswithblindnessorlowvisioncriticalskillsto remainorientedintheirenvironmentaswellasspecific mobilityskillsinordertotravelsafely,efficientlyandas independentlyaspossible withinthe home,atschool,at workandinthecommunity.

O&Minstructionistypicallyconductedone-on-one, tailoredtoeachindividual,andincludesskillssuchas effectiveuseoftheindividual’sremainingsenses,concept development,orientationskills,problem-solvingskills,use ofalongcaneorother mobilitysystems,instructioninthe

useofopticaland/or electronic devices,andtravelina varietyofsettingsincludingtheuseofpublic transportationwhenappropriate.

O&Mspecialists workinvariousprofessionalsettings, includingpublicschools,residentialschoolsforstudents withvisualimpairments,rehabilitationagencies,low visionclinics,andVeteranAdministrationMedical Centers,amongothers.Thereareexcellentemployment opportunitiesinthefieldofO&Mduetoanational shortageoftheseprofessionals.

MasterofScienceandGraduateCertificatePrograms inO&M

Afull-time,four-semesterprogram,theMasterofScience (MS)degreeprograminOrientationandMobility(O&M) typicallybeginsinJanuary,althoughitispossible fora studenttobegininthesummerorfallsemester withprior approvalfromtheprogramdirector.

Themajorityofthisprogram’scurriculumistaughtonline, withan8-weeksummerresidencyandoneadditionalweek inthe falloncampus.Foundedonevidence-based practice,theO&Mcourseworkissequentiallydesigned andintegratedtoensurethata student’snecessaryskills aredevelopedpriortoentryintofieldworkoff-campus.

Courseworkpreparesstudentsto workeffectively with individuals whohavelowvision,aswellasthosewhoare blind,andto workacrossthelifespan. Studentsinthe O&Mprogramlearntheimportanceofaninterprofessional approachtotheprovisionofcomprehensiveservices. Fieldworkandinternshipplacementscantypicallybe securedinthestudents’areaornearby.

ThegraduatecertificateprograminOrientationand Mobility(COM)is forindividualswhohavecompletedan academicundergraduateorgraduatedegreespecificto educatingindividualswithvisualimpairmentsandinone ofthe followingfields:EducationofVisuallyImpaired, VisionRehabilitationTherapyorLowVision Rehabilitation.

Thiscertificateprogramincludescoursestaughtonline,inperson,onweekendsandduringthesummers.Itisoffered inpart-timeformatinconsiderationofthedemandsof workingprofessionals.Incollaboration,theprogram directorandstudentsdesignindividualprogramsofstudies tobettermeetthestudents’needs.Fieldworkand internshipplacementscantypicallybesecuredinthe students’areaornearby.

SuccessfulcompletionofbothMaster’sandgraduate certificateprogramspreparesparticipantstoapplyfor

professionalcertificationbyAcademyforCertificationof VisionRehabilitationandEducationalProfessionals (ACVREP) and stateO&Mcertificationwhereapplicable.

Admissions

ApplicationsfortheDepartmentofBlindnessand Low VisionStudiesmastersandcertificateprogramsare acceptedthroughtheGradCAScentralizedapplication serviceeachsemester withthe followingdeadlines:

• FallSemester–July15

• SpringSemester–November 30

• SummerSemester-April15

Onceaccepted,studentscanregister forcoursesintheterm immediatelyfollowingmatriculation,dependingonthe student’scourseofstudies.

Criteria&Prerequisites

Allapplicantsmusthavecompletedtheirundergraduate studiesand mustholdaBachelor'sdegree,orits equivalent, fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityin ordertobeadmittedtoaprogramofstudiesintheCollege ofHealthSciences,EducationandRehabilitation.

ApplicationChecklist

Thefollowingapplicationitemsarerequiredfor submission:

• SubmitthroughGradCAS:IfnewtotheGradCAS applicationportal,youwillneedtocreateanew account.Once youraccountiscreated:

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,Blindness&Low Vision programs.SelecttheBLVSprogramapplication accordingtotheterm(Summer,Fall,Spring)to whichyouareapplying.Note:Withinthe ProgramMaterialssectioniswhereyouwillbe abletoindicatetowhichindividualBLVS programanddegreelevel(Master'sor Certificate)youwouldliketoapply.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa

resource.

• ApplicationFee:Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00is required.Paymentmaybe madethroughthe GradCASapplicationportal.

• Transcripts:Allapplicantsareresponsiblefor havingofficialtranscripts foreverycollegeor universityattendedsentdirectlytoGradCAS centralizedapplicationservice,regardlessofwhether adegreehasbeenreceived fromthatparticular institutionornot.Pleasenote,atranscriptmarked "issuedtostudent" isnotacceptable,evenwhen deliveredinasealedenvelope.

• LettersofReference:Applications mustinclude threelettersofreferencehighlightingyouracademic andprofessionalskillsand addressingapplicant qualitiesinrelationto workinginthe fieldof blindnessand lowvision,educationand/or rehabilitation.Pleasefollowthedirectionsfor submittinglettersofreferencethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Statement ofPurpose(minimum250 words): Applicantsmustsubmitatypewritten,double-spaced, two-tothree-pagepersonalstatementthroughthe GradCASapplicationportalexplainingtheirpurpose inundertakinggraduate studyintheirprogramof interest.Thisisanopportunitytoinformthe AdmissionsCommitteeabouttheapplicant'sgoals, interests, motivation,andbackgroundastheyrelateto theircareerplansandacademicpursuits.

• JobResumé/CurriculumVitae:Allapplicantsmust submitaneducationalandjobresume/curriculum vitaethroughtheGradCASapplicationportal.This shouldincludetheapplicant’seducation, work experience,publications,honorsorachievements,and community/extracurricularactivitiestodate.

• License/Certificates:Applicantsmaysubmitacopy ofanycertificateorlicenseheldasitpertainstotheir currentprofessionthroughthe GradCASapplication portal.Applicantstothe TeacherofStudentswith VisualImpairments whoarecurrentlycertified teachersmustuploadacopyofateachingcertificate.

• BackgroundClearances: ApplicantstoBlindness andLowVisionStudiesprogramsmustcomplete ChildAbuseHistory,StatePoliceand FederalFBI clearancesatthetimeofmatriculationtothe program.TheOfficeofStudentAffairs willcontact the matriculatedstudent withfurtherinstructionson

submittingtheserequirements priortoenrollment.

• NationalTestScores(Optional): Applicantshave theoptiontosubmitexamscores(suchasGREor MAT)inordertoenhancetheirapplication,butitis notrequiredtobeconsideredforadmissionintothe BLVSprograms.

• InternationalStudents:Pleasereviewany additionalrequirements neededinthesectionbelow.

PrerequisiteSkills

Duetothe natureofthecourseworkforallofthedegree andcertificateprogramsofferedintheCollege,the followingprerequisitesskillsapply:

• WritingSkills: Applicantsareexpectedto demonstrate scholarlywritingintheirapplication essay,developcoherentandcompletethoughts,and usecorrectgrammar,spelling,capitalizationand punctuation.

• ComputerSkills&TechnologyRequirements:The Blindnessand LowVisionStudiesprogramsrequire graduatestudentstohavecomputerliteracyskills uponentryintotheirrespectiveprograms.Mostofthe coursesareonlineandrequirecomputerskillsrelated toemailing, wordprocessing,uploadingand downloadingfilesandassignments,conducting internetsearches,andinteractingonlineamong others.

• Priortoenteringtheprogram, students wholackbasic skillsinusingthecomputershouldcompleteabasic computercourse fromacomputereducationservice, acommunitycollege,oruniversity.

• Master’sdegreecandidatesparticipateinresearch coursesthatmayrequireskillsinsettingformulas forcalculationsinspreadsheetsordatabasesand creatinggraphicrepresentationsofdata.

InternationalStudents

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpranTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishlanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscoresdirectly toSalusUniversity,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

AdmissiontoaprogramofstudiesintheUniversity's CollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation isbaseduponthecandidateprofileofindividual applicants.Thecandidateprofileiscomprisedofthree indices:(1)AcademicAchievement,(2)PersonalIndex and(3)InterviewIndex.

AcademicAchievement

Thecriteriaforevaluatingacademicachievementconsist ofgradepointaverages, major,collegeoruniversity attended,numberofcollegecreditscompletedanddegree status.Theobjectivecriteriaare weightedaccordingto recommendationsoftheBlindnessand LowVisionStudies AdmissionsCommittee.Theweighingofeachcriterionis privilegedinformation,whichisrestrictedtoAdmissions Committee members.

PersonalIndex

Thesecriteriaareasubjectivemeasureofanapplicant’s acceptability.Theindexiscomprisedoflettersofreference andextracurricularactivities, andtheapplicant’sStatement ofPurpose.

Interview Index

TheBlindnessandLowVisionStudiesAdmissions Committeerecommendsthatatleastonefacultymember and/or thedirectoroftheprogramevaluatetheapplicant’s knowledge,interestand motivationto workinthefieldof visionimpairment.Eachinterviewerprovideswritten informationto the AdmissionsCommittee.In-person interviewsarepreferred;however,telephoneinterviews canbearranged whennecessary.

Aftertheinterview,theCollegeofHealthSciences, EducationandRehabilitationAdmissionsCommittee evaluatesthefindingsofthecandidateprofile(academic achievement+personalindex+interviewindex),and makesarecommendationregardingtheapplicant’s acceptabilitystatus.Everyeffortismadetoprovide decisionstoapplicantswithintwoofthescheduled interview.TheUniversity’sOfficeofAdmissionswillsend finalnotificationtotheapplicant,alongwithinformation onhowto matriculateandreserveaseatintheprogram.

Compliance

SalusUniversity,bychoice,declaresandreaffirmsits policyofcomplyingwithfederalandstatelegislationand doesnotinanywaydiscriminateineducationalprograms, employment,or in-servicestothepubliconthebasisof

race,color,creedorreligion,sexualorientation, gender identity, nationalorigin,age,physicalorintellectual disabilities,orveteranstatus.Inaddition,theUniversity alsocomplieswithfederalregulationsissued underTitle IXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972Section504of theRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,andthe AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.

Non-degreestudentstatusisappropriatefortheapplicant who maydesiretotakeoneor moreofthecoursesoffered intheseprograms,butis notenrollinginthefullMaster's degreeorcertificateprograms.

Non-degreestudents maytake uptoninecreditsbefore beingadmittedasafullyenrolled,matriculatedstudent.A studentisconsidered matriculatedoncetheyhave completedthe applicationprocess,areofferedacceptance andconfirmtheir intenttoenrollbycompletingthe matriculationsupplement form.

BlindnessandVisionImpairment

Katherine Alstrin,EdD,TVI,COMS,BVIProgram Director

TheUniversityoffersaMasterofEducation(MEd)degree inBlindnessandVisualImpairmentandagraduate certificateprogramin EducationinBlindnessandVisual Impairment.

MasterofEducation,BlindnessandVisualImpairment

GraduateCertificatePrograms,EducationinBlindness andVisualImpairment

Thesecompetency-basedprogramsoffercourseworkand practicalexperiencesthatdevelopthenecessaryknowledge andskillsrequiredforthe instructionofinfants,children and youthwhoaretotallyblindorvisuallyimpaired,and those withmultipledisabilities.

Theprogramdirectorandthestudentjointlyplanan individualizedprogramofstudiesthat willaccommodate eitherfullorparttimestatus,and willensureappropriate coursesequencingandintegration.Programsofstudiesare modifiedforstudents withabackgroundinspecial educationincollaborationwiththeprogramdirector.Some courseshaveprerequisiteswhichmustbetakeninto accountinplanningtheprogramofstudies.Studentsmay enrollduringanysemester.Theinternship(student teaching)isthelastcoursewhichstudentscomplete.

Studentssuccessfullycompletingthecurriculumare preparedforcertificationbythestatecredentialingbodyin Pennsylvania.Themaster’sdegreeprogramoffersstudents thepossibilityofreciprocityofcertificationinotherstates. Bothprogramsareofferedfor partand full-timestudy, withcourseworkprimarilyonlineduringthefallandspring terms,anda four-weeksummerresidencyatSalus Universityfortwosummers.

ProgramMission

Todevelopandoffergraduate educationprograms preparinghighlyqualifiedprofessionalstosupportchildren withvisualimpairment,includingmultipledisabilities,by creatinganinterprofessionalenvironmentofeducators committedtolifelonglearning,criticalthinking,and dedicationtotheindividualsandcommunitiestheyserve.

RequirementsforCertification

Individualsenteringtheprogrammustmeettheminimum requirementsoftheCollegeofHealthSciences,Education andRehabilitation(see AdmissionsRequirements(p. Error!Bookmarknotdefined.))andthePennsylvania DepartmentofEducationrequirements, whichmustbe met forcertificationinPennsylvania.Theserequirements dependuponwhethertheindividualalreadyholdsa teachingcertificateinanotherarea,orwishestoearnhisor herinitialcertificate.Thoseapplicantswhoenterthe programwithoutanyteachingcertificateareconsidered “initialcertificate”applicants. Thoseapplicantswhoenter withanadditionalcertificatealreadyinhandare considered“advancedcertificate”applicants.

InordertoobtainaPennsylvaniacertificateasateacherof thevisuallyimpaired,theCommonwealthofPennsylvania hasestablishedrequirements(listedbelow)forteacher certificationinvisualimpairment.

Acandidate whodoesnotholdateachingcertificateinthe CommonwealthisconsideredanapplicantforInitial Certification.

Acandidate whoalreadyholdsateachingcertificateis consideredanapplicantfor AdvancedCertification.

Candidatesforbothinitialand advancedcertificationmust haveanundergraduatedegreewitha minimumGPAof 3.0.

Uponcompletionoftheprogram,Pennsylvaniarequires thattheapplicanttaketheappropriatePRAXIS2 examinationinVisualImpairments.Thesechangefrom timetotimeandshouldbeverified withtheEducational TestingServiceastorequirementsinPennsylvaniaatthe timeofcompletionoftheprogram.Students whoresidein anotherstate mustfollowthatstate’srequirementsfor licensureandcertification.

ApplicantstotheTeacheroftheVisuallyImpaired programmustsubmitcopiesofcurrentstateandfederal backgroundclearancesatthetimeofapplicationtothe program.

ApplicantswhodonothavecertificationinSpecial Educationmayhavetotakeadditionalcoursestoobtain their master’sdegreeorcertification.

Admissions

ApplicationsfortheDepartmentofBlindnessand Low VisionStudiesmastersandcertificateprogramsare acceptedthroughtheGradCAScentralizedapplication serviceeachsemester withthe followingdeadlines:

• FallSemester–July15

• SpringSemester–November 30

• SummerSemester-April15

Onceaccepted,studentscanregister forcoursesintheterm immediatelyfollowingmatriculation,dependingonthe student’scourseofstudies.

Criteria&Prerequisites

Allapplicantsmusthavecompletedtheirundergraduate studiesand mustholdaBachelor'sdegree,orits equivalent, fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityin ordertobeadmittedtoaprogramofstudiesintheCollege ofHealthSciences,EducationandRehabilitation.

ApplicationChecklist

Thefollowingapplicationitemsarerequiredfor submission:

• SubmitthroughGradCAS:IfnewtotheGradCAS applicationportal,youwillneedtocreateanew account.Once youraccountiscreated:

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,Blindness&Low Vision programs.SelecttheBLVSprogramapplication accordingtotheterm(Summer,Fall,Spring)to whichyouareapplying.Note:Withinthe ProgramMaterialssectioniswhereyouwillbe abletoindicatetowhichindividualBLVS programanddegreelevel(Master'sor Certificate)youwouldliketoapply.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• ApplicationFee:Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00is required.Paymentmaybe madethroughthe GradCASapplicationportal.

• Transcripts:Allapplicantsareresponsiblefor havingofficialtranscripts foreverycollegeor universityattendedsentdirectlytoGradCAS centralizedapplicationservice,regardlessofwhether adegreehasbeenreceived fromthatparticular institutionornot.Pleasenote,atranscriptmarked "issuedtostudent" isnotacceptable,evenwhen deliveredinasealedenvelope.

• LettersofReference:Applications mustinclude threelettersofreferencehighlightingyouracademic andprofessionalskillsand addressingapplicant qualitiesinrelationto workinginthe fieldof blindnessand lowvision,educationand/or rehabilitation.Pleasefollowthedirectionsfor submittinglettersofreferencethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Statement ofPurpose(minimum250 words): Applicantsmustsubmitatypewritten,double-spaced, two-tothree-pagepersonalstatementthroughthe GradCASapplicationportalexplainingtheirpurpose inundertakinggraduate studyintheirprogramof interest.Thisisanopportunitytoinformthe AdmissionsCommitteeabouttheapplicant'sgoals, interests, motivation,andbackgroundastheyrelateto theircareerplansandacademicpursuits.

• JobResumé/CurriculumVitae:Allapplicantsmust submitaneducationalandjobresume/curriculum vitaethroughtheGradCASapplicationportal.This shouldincludetheapplicant’seducation, work experience,publications,honorsorachievements,and community/extracurricularactivitiestodate.

• License/Certificates:Applicantsmaysubmitacopy ofanycertificateorlicenseheldasitpertainstotheir currentprofessionthroughthe GradCASapplication portal.Applicantstothe TeacherofStudentswith VisualImpairments whoarecurrentlycertified teachersmustuploadacopyofateachingcertificate.

• BackgroundClearances: ApplicantstoBlindness andLowVisionStudiesprogramsmustcomplete ChildAbuseHistory,StatePoliceand FederalFBI clearancesatthetimeofmatriculationtothe program.TheOfficeofStudentAffairs willcontact the matriculatedstudent withfurtherinstructionson submittingtheserequirements priortoenrollment.

• NationalTestScores(Optional): Applicantshave theoptiontosubmitexamscores(suchasGREor MAT)inordertoenhancetheirapplication,butitis notrequiredtobeconsideredforadmissionintothe BLVSprograms.

• InternationalStudents:Pleasereviewany additionalrequirements neededinthesectionbelow.

PrerequisiteSkills

Duetothe natureofthecourseworkforallofthedegree andcertificateprogramsofferedintheCollege,the followingprerequisitesskillsapply:

• WritingSkills: Applicantsareexpectedto demonstrate scholarlywritingintheirapplication essay,developcoherentandcompletethoughts,and usecorrectgrammar,spelling,capitalizationand punctuation.

• ComputerSkills&TechnologyRequirements:The Blindnessand LowVisionStudiesprogramsrequire graduatestudentstohavecomputerliteracyskills uponentryintotheirrespectiveprograms.Mostofthe coursesareonlineandrequirecomputerskillsrelated toemailing, wordprocessing,uploadingand downloadingfilesandassignments,conducting internetsearches,andinteractingonlineamong others.

• Priortoenteringtheprogram, students wholackbasic skillsinusingthecomputershouldcompleteabasic

computercourse fromacomputereducationservice, acommunitycollege,oruniversity.

• Master’sdegreecandidatesparticipateinresearch coursesthatmayrequireskillsinsettingformulas forcalculationsinspreadsheetsordatabasesand creatinggraphicrepresentationsofdata.

InternationalStudents

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpranTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishlanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscoresdirectly

toSalusUniversity,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

AdmissiontoaprogramofstudiesintheUniversity's CollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation isbaseduponthecandidateprofileofindividual applicants.Thecandidateprofileiscomprisedofthree indices:

(1)AcademicAchievement,(2)PersonalIndex and(3)InterviewIndex.

AcademicAchievement

Thecriteriaforevaluatingacademicachievementconsist ofgradepointaverages, major,collegeoruniversity attended,numberofcollegecreditscompletedanddegree status.Theobjectivecriteriaare weightedaccordingto recommendationsoftheBlindnessand LowVisionStudies AdmissionsCommittee.Theweighingofeachcriterionis privilegedinformation,whichisrestrictedtoAdmissions Committee members.

PersonalIndex

Thesecriteriaareasubjectivemeasureofanapplicant’s acceptability.Theindexiscomprisedoflettersofreference andextracurricularactivities, andtheapplicant’sStatement ofPurpose.

Interview Index

TheBlindnessandLowVisionStudiesAdmissions Committeerecommendsthatatleastonefacultymember and/or thedirectoroftheprogramevaluatetheapplicant’s knowledge,interestand motivationto workinthefieldof visionimpairment.Eachinterviewerprovideswritten

informationto the AdmissionsCommittee.In-person interviewsarepreferred;however,telephoneinterviews canbearranged whennecessary.

Aftertheinterview,theCollegeofHealthSciences, EducationandRehabilitationAdmissionsCommittee evaluatesthefindingsofthecandidateprofile(academic achievement+personalindex+interviewindex),and makesarecommendationregardingtheapplicant’s acceptabilitystatus.Everyeffortismadetoprovide decisionstoapplicantswithintwoofthescheduled interview.TheUniversity’sOfficeofAdmissionswillsend finalnotificationtotheapplicant,alongwithinformation onhowto matriculateandreserveaseatintheprogram.

Compliance

SalusUniversity,bychoice,declaresandreaffirmsits policyofcomplyingwithfederalandstatelegislationand doesnotinanywaydiscriminateineducationalprograms, employment,or in-servicestothepubliconthebasisof race,color,creedorreligion,sexualorientation, gender identity, nationalorigin,age,physicalorintellectual disabilities,orveteranstatus.Inaddition,theUniversity alsocomplieswithfederalregulationsissued underTitle IXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972Section504of theRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,andthe AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.

Non-degreestudentstatusisappropriatefortheapplicant who maydesiretotakeoneor moreofthecoursesoffered intheseprograms,butis notenrollinginthefullMaster's degreeorcertificateprograms.

Non-degreestudents maytake uptoninecreditsbefore beingadmittedasafullyenrolled,matriculatedstudent.A studentisconsidered matriculatedoncetheyhave completedthe applicationprocess,areofferedacceptance andconfirmtheir intenttoenrollbycompletingthe matriculationsupplement form.

VisionRehabilitationTherapy (RehabilitationTeaching)

LachelleSmith,MS,CVRT,VRT ProgramDirector

TheUniversityoffersaMasterofScience(MS)degreeand agraduatecertificateprograminVisionRehabilitation Therapy(VRT)

Theseprogramsprepareprofessionalstoprovide comprehensivevisionrehabilitationtherapyservices (adaptiveactivitiesofdailyliving/independentliving skills)toblindorvisuallyimpairedadults/olderadultsina varietyofsettings,includingpublicschools,residential schools forstudentswithvisualimpairments,rehabilitation agencies,lowvisionclinics,andVeteranAdministration

MedicalCenters,amongothers.Thereareexcellent employmentopportunitiesinthefieldofVRT duetoa nationalshortageoftheseprofessionals.

Whilestudentscanapplytotheseprogramswithany undergraduate major,theprogramsareoftenattractiveto those withexpertiseinrelated fields(e.g.,occupational therapy,socialwork,gerontology,rehabilitation,special educationinvisualimpairment,O&M,amongothers)

BoththeMasterofSciencedegreeand graduatecertificate programsinVisionRehabilitationTherapyrequiredidactic courseworkinadditiontosupervisoryfieldpracticeanda full-timeoff-campusinternship.

Programscanbetakenonafullorpart-timeVRT basis andarehybrid, withfallandspringsemesters online,and on-campusattendancerequiredduringasingle,intensive, ten-weekSummerInstitutefor allmethodologyandhandsoncoursework.

Alldidacticcourseworkmustbecompletedpriortoentry intotheoff-campusinternship.

SuccessfulcompletionofbothMaster’sandgraduate certificateprogramspreparesparticipantstoapplyfor professionalcertificationbyAcademyforCertificationof VisionRehabilitationandEducationalProfessionals (ACVREP).

Admissions

ApplicationsfortheDepartmentofBlindnessand Low VisionStudiesmastersandcertificateprogramsare acceptedthroughtheGradCAScentralizedapplication serviceeachsemester withthe followingdeadlines:

• FallSemester–July15

• SpringSemester–November 30

• SummerSemester-April15

Onceaccepted,studentscanregister forcoursesintheterm immediatelyfollowingmatriculation,dependingonthe student’scourseofstudies.

Criteria&Prerequisites

Allapplicantsmusthavecompletedtheirundergraduate studiesand mustholdaBachelor'sdegree,orits equivalent, fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityin ordertobeadmittedtoaprogramofstudiesintheCollege ofHealthSciences,EducationandRehabilitation.

ApplicationChecklist

Thefollowingapplicationitemsarerequiredfor submission:

• SubmitthroughGradCAS:IfnewtotheGradCAS applicationportal,youwillneedtocreateanew account.Once youraccountiscreated:

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,Blindness&Low Vision programs.SelecttheBLVSprogramapplication accordingtotheterm(Summer,Fall,Spring)to whichyouareapplying.Note:Withinthe ProgramMaterialssectioniswhereyouwillbe abletoindicatetowhichindividualBLVS programanddegreelevel(Master'sor Certificate)youwouldliketoapply.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• ApplicationFee:Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00is required.Paymentmaybe madethroughthe GradCASapplicationportal.

• Transcripts:Allapplicantsareresponsiblefor havingofficialtranscripts foreverycollegeor universityattendedsentdirectlytoGradCAS centralizedapplicationservice,regardlessofwhether adegreehasbeenreceived fromthatparticular institutionornot.Pleasenote,atranscriptmarked "issuedtostudent" isnotacceptable,evenwhen deliveredinasealedenvelope.

• LettersofReference:Applications mustinclude threelettersofreferencehighlightingyouracademic andprofessionalskillsand addressingapplicant qualitiesinrelationto workinginthe fieldof blindnessand lowvision,educationand/or rehabilitation.Pleasefollowthedirectionsfor submittinglettersofreferencethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Statement ofPurpose(minimum250 words): Applicantsmustsubmitatypewritten,double-spaced, two-tothree-pagepersonalstatementthroughthe GradCASapplicationportalexplainingtheirpurpose inundertakinggraduate studyintheirprogramof interest.Thisisanopportunitytoinformthe

AdmissionsCommitteeabouttheapplicant'sgoals, interests, motivation,andbackgroundastheyrelateto theircareerplansandacademicpursuits.

• JobResumé/CurriculumVitae:Allapplicantsmust submitaneducationalandjobresume/curriculum vitaethroughtheGradCASapplicationportal.This shouldincludetheapplicant’seducation, work experience,publications,honorsorachievements,and community/extracurricularactivitiestodate.

• License/Certificates:Applicantsmaysubmitacopy ofanycertificateorlicenseheldasitpertainstotheir currentprofessionthroughthe GradCASapplication portal.Applicantstothe TeacherofStudentswith VisualImpairments whoarecurrentlycertified teachersmustuploadacopyofateachingcertificate.

• BackgroundClearances: ApplicantstoBlindness andLowVisionStudiesprogramsmustcomplete ChildAbuseHistory,StatePoliceand FederalFBI clearancesatthetimeofmatriculationtothe program.TheOfficeofStudentAffairs willcontact the matriculatedstudent withfurtherinstructionson submittingtheserequirements priortoenrollment.

• NationalTestScores(Optional): Applicantshave theoptiontosubmitexamscores(suchasGREor MAT)inordertoenhancetheirapplication,butitis notrequiredtobeconsideredforadmissionintothe BLVSprograms.

• InternationalStudents:Pleasereviewany additionalrequirements neededinthesectionbelow.

PrerequisiteSkills

Duetothe natureofthecourseworkforallofthedegree andcertificateprogramsofferedintheCollege,the followingprerequisitesskillsapply:

• WritingSkills: Applicantsareexpectedto demonstrate scholarlywritingintheirapplication essay,developcoherentandcompletethoughts,and usecorrectgrammar,spelling,capitalizationand punctuation.

• ComputerSkills&TechnologyRequirements:The Blindnessand LowVisionStudiesprogramsrequire graduatestudentstohavecomputerliteracyskills uponentryintotheirrespectiveprograms.Mostofthe coursesareonlineandrequirecomputerskillsrelated toemailing, wordprocessing,uploadingand downloadingfilesandassignments,conducting internetsearches,andinteractingonlineamong

others.

• Priortoenteringtheprogram, students wholackbasic skillsinusingthecomputershouldcompleteabasic computercourse fromacomputereducationservice, acommunitycollege,oruniversity.

• Master’sdegreecandidatesparticipateinresearch coursesthatmayrequireskillsinsettingformulas forcalculationsinspreadsheetsordatabasesand creatinggraphicrepresentationsofdata.

InternationalStudents

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpranTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishlanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe

GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscoresdirectly toSalusUniversity,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

AdmissiontoaprogramofstudiesintheUniversity's CollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation isbaseduponthecandidateprofileofindividual applicants.Thecandidateprofileiscomprisedofthree indices:(1)AcademicAchievement,(2)PersonalIndex and(3)InterviewIndex.

AcademicAchievement

Thecriteriaforevaluatingacademicachievementconsist ofgradepointaverages, major,collegeoruniversity attended,numberofcollegecreditscompletedanddegree status.Theobjectivecriteriaare weightedaccordingto recommendationsoftheBlindnessand LowVisionStudies AdmissionsCommittee.Theweighingofeachcriterionis privilegedinformation,whichisrestrictedtoAdmissions Committee members.

PersonalIndex

Thesecriteriaareasubjectivemeasureofanapplicant’s acceptability.Theindexiscomprisedoflettersofreference andextracurricularactivities, andtheapplicant’sStatement ofPurpose.

Interview Index

TheBlindnessandLowVisionStudiesAdmissions

Committeerecommendsthatatleastonefacultymember and/or thedirectoroftheprogramevaluatetheapplicant’s knowledge,interestand motivationto workinthefieldof visionimpairment.Eachinterviewerprovideswritten informationto the AdmissionsCommittee.In-person interviewsarepreferred;however,telephoneinterviews canbearranged whennecessary.

Aftertheinterview,theCollegeofHealthSciences, EducationandRehabilitationAdmissionsCommittee evaluatesthefindingsofthecandidateprofile(academic achievement+personalindex+interviewindex),and makesarecommendationregardingtheapplicant’s acceptabilitystatus.Everyeffortismadetoprovide decisionstoapplicantswithintwoofthescheduled interview.TheUniversity’sOfficeofAdmissionswillsend finalnotificationtotheapplicant,alongwithinformation onhowto matriculateandreserveaseatintheprogram.

Compliance

SalusUniversity,bychoice,declaresandreaffirmsits policyofcomplyingwithfederalandstatelegislationand doesnotinanywaydiscriminateineducationalprograms, employment,or in-servicestothepubliconthebasisof race,color,creedorreligion,sexualorientation, gender identity, nationalorigin,age,physicalorintellectual disabilities,orveteranstatus.Inaddition,theUniversity alsocomplieswithfederalregulationsissued underTitle IXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972Section504of theRehabilitationActof1973,asamended,andthe AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.

Non-degreestudentstatusisappropriatefortheapplicant who maydesiretotakeoneor moreofthecoursesoffered intheseprograms,butis notenrollinginthefullMaster's degreeorcertificateprograms.

Non-degreestudents maytake uptoninecreditsbefore beingadmittedasafullyenrolled,matriculatedstudent.A studentisconsidered matriculatedoncetheyhave completedthe applicationprocess,areofferedacceptance andconfirmtheir intenttoenrollbycompletingthe matriculationsupplement form.

DepartmentofOrthoticsand Prosthetics

J.ChadDuncan,PhD,CRC, CPO,ChairandDirector

Mission

TheOrthotics&Prostheticsprogramiscommittedto creatinganenvironmentofbelonging, well-beingand respectwhilechallengingstudentsoforthoticsand prostheticstoseekexcellencethroughinterprofessional educationandevidence-basedresearchandpractice.

Developingandnurturingorthotic-prosthetic student leaderswhoare:inquisitive, welcoming,engagingand competentproblem-solverswhohaveapassionforpersoncenteredcarewhileleadingchangeintheprofessionof orthoticsandprosthetics.

Goals

AtthesuccessfulcompletionoftheSalusMSOPProgram, students willeffectivelydemonstratecompetenceinthe followingelevencontentareasasdirectedbythe CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducation Programs(CAAHEP)and theNationalCommissionon Orthoticand ProstheticEducation(NCOPE):

1. Exemplifytheroleoftheorthotist/prosthetistin providingethical,patient-centeredcarebyapplying acceptedprofessionalresponsibilitiesinclinical practiceexperiences.

2. Practicesafetyofselfandothers,andadheretosafety proceduresthroughouttheprovisionof orthotic/prostheticservices.

3. Demonstrateappropriateinsightintoclinicalpractice, clinicaloperationsandpractice management.

4. Demonstrateanawarenessofthehumanityand dignityofallpatientsand relatedindividualswithina diverseand multiculturalsociety.

5. Comprehendanddemonstrate knowledgeofthe collaborativeroleoftheorthotist/prosthetistasa memberoftheinterdisciplinaryrehabilitationteamin providingpatient-centeredcare.

6. Demonstratetheabilitytoemployevidence-based practicewithanunderstandingoftheresearch processesandhowtouseresearchfindingsto appropriatelyinfluenceclinicalpractice.

7. Demonstratetheabilitytointegrateknowledgeofthe fundamentalconceptsofhumanfunction(physical, cognitive,social,psychological) withthepractice frameworkofassessment,formulation, implementationandfollow-up ofacomprehensive orthotic/prosthetictreatmentplan.

8. Demonstratetheabilityto makeclinicaldecisions designedto meetpatientneedsand expectations,and measureeffectivenessofO&Pinterventionby utilizing(oradministering)appropriateoutcome measures.

9. Demonstratetheabilitytoprovideeffectiveeducation topatients,their supportnetworks,healthcare professionalsandthepublicatlarge.

10. Documentpertinentinformationthatsupportsthe provisionofeffectivecommunicationand meetsthe requirementsoflegal,businessandfinancial parametersforpatientcare.

11. Demonstrateproficiencyinfundamentaltechnical proceduresthatsupportorthotic/prostheticpractice.

MasterofScienceinOrthoticsand Prosthetics(p.95)

MasterofScienceinOrthoticsand Prosthetics

Admissions

TheprocessingofapplicationsbyOPCASbeginsJuly,one yearpriortotheyearofdesiredenrollment.Applications mustbesubmittedonorbeforeJune2ofthe yearof desiredenrollment.

TheapplicationdeadlinehasbeenextendeduntilJuly1for EnteringFall2024

• Studentapplicationreviewsbegin whenan applicationisverifiedbyOPCAS.

• Interviews arescheduledandinitiated,beginningin September.

• Candidatesmeetingtherequirementsareadmittedon a weeklybasisuntilclasscapacityisreached.

Criteria&Prerequisites

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitationactivelyseeksindividualswithan undergraduatedegreeanddiverselifeexperienceswho desiretobecomeprofessionalsintheorthoticsand

prostheticsfield.

Tobeconsidered,anapplicant must:

• Submitaproperlycompleted applicationtothe OccupationalTherapyCentralizedApplication Service(OPCAS).Detailedinstructionsregardingthe completionoftheapplicationandtheessayare providedontheOPCASwebsite.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toOPCAS.

• CompleteaBachelor'sdegree fromanaccredited collegeoruniversity,prior toenrollment.Itishighly recommendedthatanapplicanthasaminimum cumulative undergraduateGPAof3.0ona4.0 scale. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale should consult the Admissions Office prior to applying.

• Completeadmissionsprerequisitesatthecollege levelwithagradeof‘C’orbetter.

• Submittwolettersofrecommendation.Arrangeto haveforwardeddirectlytoOPCASthefollowing lettersofrecommendationonletterhead:

• Oneletter mustbe writtenfromapersonwith authority(i.e.Certified/LicensedOrthotistProsthetist,ISPOLevelProsthetist-Orthotist);and

• Asecondletter mustbe writtenfromateaching facultymember whohastaughtyouinacourse.

• Letter fromateachingassistantonlyaccepted ifco-signedbyfacultymember

• Lettersfromcliniciansandteachingfaculty membersarerecommended.

• Additionalletterswillenhancethefilebutwillnot fulfillourrequiredlettersofevaluation.

• Aminimumof40hoursofobservationexperience withanOrthotist-Prosthetistisrequired.Observation inmultipleclinicalsettingsisencouraged(maybe volunteerand/oremployment).

• Stronglyrecommended,butnotrequired:Acquirea minimumof50hoursoffabricationexperiencewith anOrthotist-Prosthetist.

• Optional:SubmitGraduateRecordExam(GRE) scoreresults.

• Students willberequiredtomeet Universitycompliancerequirements upon matriculation.

Prerequisites

Therequiredcourseworklistedbelowmustbecompleted atthecollegelevelwithagradeof'C'or better.An applicantneednothavecompletedallprerequisitespriorto filinganapplication,butmustbeabletocompleteall outstandingprerequisitespriortoenrollment.

Creditbyexamination(suchasAPcredits)ispermitted for anyprerequisitesneededtoapplyfortheorthoticsprostheticsprogram except for the Anatomyand Physiologyrequirements.Nocreditisgivenfor experientiallearning.

A total of at least 18 semester credits are required in the following areas:

• AnatomyandPhysiology(Labrecommended) **

• LifeScienceorBiology(Labrecommended)

• Chemistry(Labrecommended)

• Physics(Labrecommended)

• Statistics(Biology-,Psychology-orSociology-based courserecommended)

• Psychology

Recommendedcourse,butnotrequired:Developmentalor LifespanPsychology

**OnesemesterofAnatomyandonesemesterof Physiology(labsrecommended)canbecombinedtofulfill the A&Pprerequisite.AnatomyandPhysiologycourse workcompleted withinanExerciseScienceorKinesiology departmentwillalsobeaccepted.Similarcourseworkmay bereviewedonacasebycasebasisforanapproved substitution.

Prerequisite credits completed ten or more years prior to the anticipated entrance date will be reviewed for approval on an individual basis.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesall post-secondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsult agency’swebsite forrequirementstocompletethe evaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialevaluationmaybesent fromtheagency directlytoOPCAS.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommittee hasestablishedpoliciesthat includetheselectionofapplicantsbestqualifiedtoserve thepublicandtheprofessioninthe yearstocome.Many factorsareconsideredinselectingstudentsforour

program,including:

• academicperformance

• motivation

• extracurricularactivitiesandinterests

• relatedandunrelated workexperience

• observationexperience

• personalachievements

• essays

• lettersofrecommendation

• communicationskills,includingademonstrated commandoftheEnglishlanguage,bothwrittenand oral

Whenevaluatingacademicperformance,theapplicant’s overallgradepointaverage,overallsciencegradepoint average,thegradepointaverageofthelast60hoursof academiccoursework,performanceinprerequisitecourses, numberofcollegecreditscompletedanddegreestatusare takenintoconsideration.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriamayreceive aninvitationforan interview, whichprovidesfurtherinsightintothe applicant’scharacterand motivation,andallowsan applicanttheopportunitytointerviewone-on-one witha facultymemberand meetwithanAdmissionsstaff membertodiscuss hisorherapplication.Theapplicantis giventheoptionto tour ourcampuswith students/admissionsstaff.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculationFee

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptance withintwoweeksoftheinterview.Uponreceiptof acceptance,anapplicantisrequiredto paya$1,000 matriculationfeetotheUniversitypriortothestartof classes,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$500 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter.

• Thebalanceof$500forthe matriculationfeeisdue April1.

• IfacceptedafterApril1,theofferofacceptance will detailpaymentrequirements.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withanunforeseen,extenuating circumstanceprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting. The request must be directed to both the Dean of Student Affairs and the O&P Program Director, and made via the Office of Admissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestsubmittedinwritingby May 15, beforetheAuguststartofthe academic year.Please note,submissionofadeferralrequestbythedeadline doesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allnon-refundabledepositfeesandthe matriculation supplementmustbereceived(asdirectedinthe University’sofficial LetterofAcceptance).

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,by April 1st ofthedeferredadmission calendar yearregardinghis/herintentiontoresume enrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation.

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,orreapplythroughOPCASforfuture admission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

DepartmentofPhysicianAssistant Studies

RachelDitoro,EdD,MSPAS,PA-C,ProgramDirector

PhysicianAssistantProgramMission

ThemissionoftheSalusUniversityPhysicianAssistant programistograduatecollaborativeclinicianswho will servethehealthcareneedsofaglobalcommunitywith intelligence,compassion,and integrity.

MasterofMedicalScience(MMS) PhysicianAssistant (PA)Program

Ourcompetitive,full-time,25-monthPhysicianAssistant (PA)programpreparesgraduatestojoinoneofthefastestgrowingprofessionsinthecountryandbecomeintegral membersoftoday’shealthcaredeliveryteam.Theprogram consistsofa12-monthdidacticphaseanda13-month clinicalphase.Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram, studentsreceiveaMasterofMedicalSciencedegree (MMS).

Theprogramispatient-centered withaprimarycare philosophyandholisticapproach,soourstudents appreciatetheneedtocarenotonlyforthepatient, butaboutthepatient.Ouroutstandingfacultyisaccessible andcommittedtothepersonalandprofessional developmentofourstudents.

Earlyclinicalexperiencesplusinnovativeteachingthrough smallgroupandcase-basedlearningareintegraltothe program.TheClinicalPhaseisdedicatedtosupervised clinicalpracticeexperiencesthatafforddirectpatientcare inprimaryandspecialtycaredisciplines.

SalusUniversityPhysicianAssistant studentsreceive:

• Astrongbasic scienceand pathophysiology foundationforclinicalmedicine

• Anatomyinstructionwithanonsite fullcadaver dissectionlabaugmented withvirtualanatomy

• Innovative,evidence-basedinstructionintegraltothe developmentofcriticalthinkingskills

• Observationalpatientcareintroducedinthe firstyear

MasterofMedicalScienceinPhysician AssistantStudies

Admissions

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand RehabilitationPhysicianAssistantprogramaccepts applicationsonlythroughthe Centralized Application ServiceforPhysicianAssistants(CASPA).

TheprocessingofapplicationsbyCASPAbeginsinApril, sixteen(16) monthspriortotheyearofdesiredenrollment. ApplicationsmustbeverifiedbyCASPAonor beforeDecember1oftheyearpriortodesiredenrollment.

• Studentapplicationreviewsbegin whenCASPAhas verifiedanapplication.

• Interviews arescheduledandinitiated,beginning July.

• CandidatesareadmittedbytheAdmissions Committeeonarollingbasis withamaximum enteringclasssizeof50students.

Itistoanapplicant’sadvantagetoapplyasearlyas possibletoensurepriorityconsiderationforadmission.

Criteria&Prerequisites

TheCollegeofHealthScience,Educationand RehabilitationPhysicianAssistantprogramactivelyseeks individuals withanundergraduatedegreeand diverselife experienceswhodesiretobecomephysicianassistants.

ToBeConsidered,AnApplicantMust:

• Submitaproperlycompleted applicationtoCASPA.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toCASPA.

• Completeabachelor'sdegree andadmissions prerequisitespriortoenrollment (seePrerequisites sectionbelow).

• Submitthreelettersofrecommendation;onemustbe writtenbyapersonwithauthority(e.g.,professor, worksupervisor,etc.) who knowsyouwellenoughto speakto your workethicand professionalism,and canassessyourqualificationsforgraduateeducation, abilitytocompletegraduate work,andqualifications forenteringahealthprofessioncareer.Aletterfroma physicianassistantisrecommended.Arrangefor requiredlettersofrecommendationtobesentdirectly toCASPA.

• Accruea minimumof300hoursofdirectpatientcare experience.This maybeavolunteerand/or employmentposition(s).

• Inordertobefamiliar withtherole ofthephysician assistant(PA)asa memberofthehealthcareteam,a minimumof20hoursofPAshadowingisrequired. ShadowingPAsinvariousmedicaldisciplinesis highlyrecommended.

• Optional:SubmitGraduateRecordExam(GRE) scoreresults.Ifyouchoose, youmaysubmitGRE resultsdirectlytoCASPA(DesignatedInstitution codeis0432).However,submissionoftheGREis nowoptional.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewthesection belowforanyadditionalrequirementsneeded.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomepartofthatapplicant’srecordwiththe Universityandcannotbereturned.

IfAccepted,AnApplicantMust:

• Completeacriminalbackgroundcheck,childabuse

clearance,annualhealthclearances,fingerprinting anddrugscreening.Immunizationrequirementsare compliant withstateregulationsandCDC recommendations forhealthcareproviders.

• InformationwillbeprovidedbytheOfficeof Student Affairsregardingthisprocess.Students areresponsibleforallfeesassociated withthese clearanceprotocols.Moreinformationcanbe foundinthe AdmissionsSelectionProcesssection below.

• Provideproofofhealthinsurancepriortothestartof theprogram.

• Meetthe Technical Standards (seesectionbelow) withallowanceforreasonableaccommodations.

Thefollowinginstitutionshaveformedarticulation agreementswithSalusUniversity:

3+2PhysicianAssistantProgram:

WesternNewEnglandUniversity

4+2PhysicianAssistantProgram:

CaldwellUniversity

CedarCrestCollege

ImmaculataUniversity

IndianaUniversityofPennsylvania

KeystoneCollege

MessiahUniversity

RosemontCollege

Pleaserefertothesalus.eduwebsiteforadditional informationregardingthecriteriaforeacharticulation.

Prerequisites

Acandidate must havecompletedabachelor’sdegreefrom anaccreditedundergraduateinstitution.Candidatesmust have a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.0 ona 4.0scale.

Prerequisite courses must be completed within ten years of the anticipated entrance date to the Program.An applicant mayhaveprerequisitesinprogressatthetimeof application;however,alloutstandingprerequisitesmustbe successfullycompletedpriortoenrollment.Inorderto fairlyevaluateacandidate,itisrecommendedthat no

morethantwoprerequisites beoutstandingatthetimeof interview.

Undergraduatecredits mustincludethecourseslisted below,completed witha2.0(C) orbetter.

Inresponsetothe COVID-19pandemic,theprogramwill acceptPass(P)assatisfyinganyoftheprogram’s academiccourseprerequisitesthatweretakenduring springorsummer2020andonacase-by-casebasis otherwise.GradesreportedasFailing(F)orasIncomplete (I)willnotbeconsideredasfulfillingprerequisites.Please notethatcoursestakenforpass/nopasswillnotbe consideredinGPAcalculations.

Foursemestercredits*arerequiredineachofthe followingcourses:

• AnatomyandPhysiologyI(orAnatomy) with laboratory

• AnatomyandPhysiologyII(orPhysiology) with laboratory

• BiologyI withlaboratory

• BiologyII withlaboratory

• ChemistryI withlaboratory

• ChemistryII withlaboratory

*Threesemestercreditcourse/swillbereviewedonan individualbasis.

Threesemestercreditsarerequiredineachofthe followingcourses:

• Microbiology(laboratoryrecommended,butnot required)

• Organic Chemistry(laboratoryrecommended,butnot required)

• Psychology

• StatisticsorBiostatistics

• EnglishComposition

Recommendedcourses,butnotrequired:medical terminology(stronglyrecommended),physics,genetics, immunology,embryology, histology,biochemistry,cell biology,publicspeaking,ethics,anddevelopmentalor abnormalpsychology.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesall post-secondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsult agency’swebsite forrequirementstocompletethe evaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialevaluationmaybesent fromtheagency directlytoCASPA.

• Instructionsforsubmittingaforeigncredential evaluation.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredof allnon-nativeEnglishspeakers.Oneoftheseapproved examsmustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestart dateoftheenteringclassto whichanapplicant seeks admission.

ForapplicantstothePhysicianAssistantprogram,the minimumrequiredscorefortheTOEFLiBTis94.

• Aminimumscoreof26isrequiredforthespeaking section; minimumof24forthewritingsection; minimumof22forthelisteningsection;and minimum22forthereadingsection.

• OfficialscoresfromtheTOEFLEssentials,IELTSor DuolingoEnglishTestexaminationwillbeaccepted insubstitutionfortheTOEFLiBT (minimumscore requirementscomparabletotheTOEFLiBT).

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitandholdat leasttherequired minimumscoresforTOEFLiBT,

TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommittee hasestablishedpoliciesthat includetheselectionofapplicantsbestqualifiedtoserve thepublicandtheprofessioninthe yearstocome.Many factorsareconsideredinselectingstudentsforour program,including:

• academicperformance*

• motivation

• extracurricularactivitiesandinterests

• relatedandunrelated workexperience

• personalachievements

• essay

• lettersofevaluation

• communicationskills,includingademonstrated commandoftheEnglishlanguage,bothwrittenand oral

*Whenevaluatingacademic performance,theapplicant’s gradepointaverages,performanceinprerequisitecourses, numberofcollege sciencecreditscompletedeach semester, majortype(Biology/Chemistry/Physicsmajor), degreestatusandaccruedhoursofdirectpatientcareand shadowingexperiencearetakenintoconsideration.

Applicantsfromaffiliatedinstitutionswho have met established minimumrequirementsaregivenpriority considerationintheadmissionsselectionprocesswith invitationto interview.Inaddition,applicantswhohave

takenthreeor moresciencecoursespersemester, maintain aBiology/Chemistry/PhysicsGPAof3.5orhigher,or haveshadowedlicensedphysicianassistantsacrossvarious disciplinesaregivenpriorityconsiderationinthe admissionsselectionprocess.

Applicantswho havesuccessfullycompletedtheSalus Post-baccalaureateinHealthSciencesCertificate Programand whohave metall minimumprerequisitesfor admissionwillbeaffordedthe opportunitytointerview andbeconsideredinthegeneralapplicantpool.Please note:TosuccessfullycompletethePost-baccalaureate certificate,students mustcomplete25credits while maintaininggoodacademicstanding(aGPAof3.0or higherand no morethantwo 'C'grades).

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtheprerequisitesmay receiveaninvitationforanon-campusinterview.This meetingprovidesfurtherinsightintotheapplicant’s characterand motivation,andallowsanapplicantthe opportunitytodiscusstheirapplicationwithanAdmissions staffmember,tourthecampus,and meetwithfacultyand students.Theoptionforanonlineinterviewmaybe availableuponrequest.

Inaddition,eligiblestudentsacceptedintothePostbaccalaureateinHealthSciencesprogramwho successfullycompletethecertificate*,submitacomplete CASPAapplication,and meettheprogramprerequisite requirements willbeguaranteedaninterviewwiththe Salusprogramoftheirchoice.

*Post-baccalaureate students mustcomplete25credits while maintaininggoodacademicstanding(aGPAof3.0 orhigherandno morethantwo'C'grades) inorderto successfullycompletethecertificateprogram.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculationFee

Anapplicant maybenotified oftheiracceptanceasearly asAugust,priortothedesired yearofenrollment.Upon receiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopaya $1,000matriculationfeetotheUniversitypriortothestart ofclasses,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$500 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter.

• Thebalanceofthe$500matriculationfeeisdueby April1.

• IfacceptedafterApril1,theofferofacceptance will

detailpaymentrequirements.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

ComplianceRequirements

All studentsadmittedtotheSalusUniversityPhysician AssistantProgramarerequiredto haveacriminal backgroundcheck,childabuseclearance,annualhealth clearances,fingerprintingand drugscreening. Immunizationrequirementsarecompliant withstate regulationsandCDCrecommendations forhealthcare providers.Information willbeprovidedbytheOfficeof Student Affairsregardingthisprocess.Studentsare responsibleforallfeesassociated withtheseclearance protocols.

Studentswillberesponsibleforuploadingtheirrequired documentationvia CastleBranch, anonline-tracking system,and monitoringtheircompliancerecordsto ensure thatallinformationremainscurrentandaccurate.Clinical sitesthatrequiresuchclearancesmaydenya student’s participationinaclinicalexperiencebasedontheresultsof theseclearances.

Asparticipationinclinicalexperiencesisarequired componentofthecurriculumandarequirementfor graduation,denialbyaclinicalsite mayresultinadelayof graduation,ortheinabilitytograduatefromtheProgram, orobtaincertificationor licensureasahealthcare professional.

AdvancedPlacementorTransferCredit

TheSalusUniversityPhysicianAssistantProgramdoesnot grantadvancedplacementbasedupontransferofcredits foracademic workcompleted atotherinstitutionsofhigher learningorpriorexperientiallearning. Allcourses within thecurriculumarerequired.

Matriculatingstudentswhohavewithdrawnorbeen dismissedfromtheProgrammaybeawardedadvanced placementdependinguponthe designedremediationplan relatedtotheirreadmission.

DefermentofAdmission

AnacceptedstudenttotheSalusUniversityPhysician Assistantprogramwithanunforeseen,extenuating circumstanceprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting. The request must be directed to both the Dean of Student Affairs and the PA Program Director, and made via the Office of Admissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestsubmittedinwritingby May 15, beforetheAuguststartoftheacademic year. Pleasenote,submissionofadeferralrequestbythe deadlinedoesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allnon-refundabledepositfeesandthe matriculation supplementmustbereceived(asdirectedinthe University’sofficial LetterofAcceptance.)

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,by April 1 ofthedeferredadmissioncalendar yearregardingtheirintentiontoresumeenrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation.

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,orreapplythroughCASPAforfuture admission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

TechnicalStandards

MinimumTechnicalStandardsforAdmissions, ContinuationandGraduation

Technicalstandardsaredefinedastheattributesconsidered necessaryforstudentstocompletetheireducationand trainingandsubsequentlyenterclinicalpractice.These standardsareprerequisitesforentranceto,continuation within,andgraduationfromtheSalusUniversityPhysician Assistantprogram.Theyarealsoprerequisitestolicensure byvariousstateprofessionalboards.Reasonable accommodationwillbeofferedforpersonswith disabilitiesinconjunctionwiththeAmericans with DisabilitiesActandSection504oftheRehabilitationAct.

Studentsmustpossessaptitude,ability,andskillsinthe followingfive(5)areas:

1. Observation

2. Communication

3. Sensoryand motorcoordinationandfunction

4. Conceptualization,integrationandquantitation

5. Behavioralandsocialskills,abilities,and aptitudes

Thefunctionsdescribedbelowarecriticallyimportantand mustbeautonomouslyperformedbythe student.Itshould beunderstoodthatthesearestandardsfor minimum competenceintheprogram:

Observation

Studentsmustbeabletoobservedemonstrationsand conductexperimentsinthebasicsciencesincluding,but notlimitedto,chemical,biological,anatomicand physiologicsciences.Students mustbeabletoobserve detailsthrougha microscope,andobservedemonstrations intheclassroom,includingfilms,projectedoverheads, slidesorotherformsofvisualpresentation.

Studentsmustbeabletoaccuratelyobserveapatient near andatadistance,notingnonverbal,aswellasverbalsigns. Specific visionrelatedcriteriainclude,butarenotlimited to,detectingandidentifyingchangesincoloroffluids, skin,culture media,visualizinganddiscriminatingfindings onx-raysandotherimagingtests,andreadingwrittenand illustrated materials.

Studentsmustbeabletoobserveanddifferentiatechanges inbodymovement,observeanatomic structures, discriminateamongnumbersandpatternsassociated with diagnostictestssuchaselectrocardiogram,and competentlyusediagnosticinstrumentssuchasan otoscope,ophthalmoscopeandmicroscope.

Communication

Studentsmustbeabletorelateeffectivelyto patients while conveyingcompassionandempathy.Theymustbeableto clearlycommunicate withpatientsinordertoelicit information,accuratelydescribechangesinmood,activity andpostureofpatients,and understandverbalaswellas nonverbalcommunication.

Communicationincludesnotonlyspeech,butreadingand writing.PhysicianAssistanteducationpresentsexceptional challengesinthe volumeand breadthofreadingrequired tomastersubjectareasandimparttheinformationto others.Studentsmustbeabletocommunicatequickly, effectively,andefficientlyinoraland writtenEnglishin theclassroomandlater withall membersofthe healthcare

team.Specificrequirementsinclude,butarenotlimitedto thefollowing:rapidlyandclearlycommunicatingwiththe medicalstaffonroundsorelsewhere,elicitinganaccurate historyfrompatients,andcommunicatingcomplex findingsinappropriatetermstopatientsandtovarious membersofthe healthcareteam.Studentsmustlearnto recognizeandpromptlyrespondtoemotionalcues,suchas sadnessandagitation.

Studentsmustbeabletoaccuratelyandlegiblyrecord observationsandplansinlegaldocuments,suchasthe patientrecord.Studentsmustbeabletoprepareand communicateconcise,completesummariesofbothlimited patientencountersandcomplex,prolongedencounters, includinghospitalizations.Studentsmustbeableto complete forms,inatimelyfashion,andaccordingto directions.

SensoryandMotorCoordinationandFunction

Studentsmustpossesssufficientsensoryand motor functiontoperformphysicalexaminationsusingpalpation, auscultation,percussionandotherdiagnostic maneuvers. Thisrequiressufficientexteroceptivesense(visual, auditory,touchandtemperature),coordinationto manipulatepatientsandadequate motoranddiagnostic instruments.

Studentsmustbeabletoevaluatevariouscomponentsof thevoice,suchaspitch,intensity,andtimbre.Theymust alsobeabletoaccuratelydifferentiatepercussivenotesand auscultatoryfindings,includingbutnotlimitedto,heart, lung,andabdominalsounds.Studentsmustbeableto accuratelydiscernnormaland abnormalfindings,using instrumentsincluding,butnot limitedto,tuningforks, stethoscopes,andsphygmomanometers.

Studentsshouldbeabletoexecutephysicalmovements neededtoprovidegeneralcareandemergencytreatments topatients.Thestudent,therefore,mustbeabletorespond promptlytoemergencieswithinthehospitalorpractice setting,and mustnothindertheabilityoftheirco-workers toprovidepromptcare.Examplesofemergencytreatment reasonablyrequiredofaphysicianassistantinclude arrivingquicklywhencalledandassistingin cardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR),administering intravenousmedications,applyingpressuretoarrest bleeding, maintaininganairway,suturingwounds,and assistingwithobstetricalmaneuvers.Asfurther illustration,CPRmayrequiremovinganadultpatient, applyingconsiderablechestpressureoveraprolonged periodoftime,deliveringartificialrespirationand calling forhelp.

Studentsshouldbeabletolearntoperformbasic laboratorytests suchaswetmount, urinalysis,gramstain, etc.,anddiagnostic/therapeuticproceduressuchas venipunctureorplacementofcathetersandtubes.The administrationofintravenousmedicationsrequiresa certainlevelofdexterity,sensation,andvisualacuity. Studentsmustbeabletomeasureanglesand diametersof variousbodystructuresusingatapemeasureorother devicesto measurebloodpressure,respirationand pulse, andinterpretgraphsdescribingbiologic relationships. Clinicalrotationsrequiretheabilityto transportoneselfto avarietyofsettingsinatimelymanner.

Intellectual,Conceptualization,Integrationand Quantitation

Problem-solving,acriticalskilldemandedofphysician assistants,oftenrequiresrapidintellectualfunction, especiallyinemergencysituations.Theseintellectual functionsincludenumericalrecognition, measurement, calculations,reasoninganalysis,judgment,andsynthesis. Studentsmustbeabletoidentifysignificant findingsinthe patient’shistory,physicalexaminationandlaboratorydata, provideareasonedexplanationforlikelydiagnoses,and chooseappropriatemedicationsand therapy.

Itisessentialthestudentisabletoincorporatenew information,frommanysources,towardthe formulationof adiagnosisandplan.Goodjudgmentinpatientassessment anddiagnostic/therapeuticplanningisalsoessential.When appropriate,studentsmustbe abletoidentifyand communicatetheextentoftheirknowledgetoothers.

BehavioralandSocialSkills; AbilitiesandAptitudes

Studentsmustpossesstheemotionalhealthrequiredfor fulluseoftheir intellectualabilities,theexerciseofgood judgment,thepromptcompletionofallresponsibilities associated withthediagnosisandcareofpatientsandthe developmentofmature,sensitive,andeffective relationshipsindiagnosisandcareofpatients.Empathy, integrity, honesty,concernfor others,goodinterpersonal skills,interestinpeople,andmotivationareallrequired personalqualities.Students mustbeableto monitorand reactappropriatelytotheirownemotionalneeds.For example,students needto maintainbalanceddemeanorand goodorganizationinthe faceoflonghours, fatigued colleagues,anddissatisfiedpatients.

Studentsmustbeabletodevelopappropriateprofessional relationshipswiththeircolleaguesandpatients,provide comfortand reassurancetopatients,andprotectpatients’ confidentiality.Students mustpossesstheenduranceto toleratephysicallytaxingworkloadsandtofunction

effectivelyunderstress. Allstudentsare,attimes,required to workforextendedperiodsoftime,occasionallywith rotatingschedules.Students mustbeabletoadaptto changingenvironments,todisplayflexibilityandtolearn tofunctioninthefaceofuncertaintiesinherentinthe practiceofmedicine.Students areexpectedtoaccept suggestionsandcriticisms,andifnecessary,torespondby modifyingtheirbehavior.

Admission

CandidatesacceptedforadmissiontothePhysician Assistantprogramwillberequiredtoverifythatthey understand and meetthesetechnicalstandards.Admission decisionsare madeontheassumptionthateachcandidate canmeetthetechnicalstandardswithoutconsiderationof disability. Lettersofadmissionwillbeofferedcontingent oneitherasignedstatement fromtheapplicantthatthey canmeettheprogram’stechnicalstandardswithout accommodation,orasignedstatementfromtheapplicant thattheybelievetheycanmeetthetechnicalstandardsif reasonableaccommodationisprovided.

TheUniversityreservestherightoffinaldeterminationfor applicantsrequestingaccommodationsto meetthe program’stechnicalstandards. Thisincludesareviewof whethertheaccommodationsrequestedarereasonable, takingintoaccountwhethertheaccommodationwould jeopardizepatientsafety,ortheeducationalprocessofthe studentor theinstitution,includingallcourseworkand internshipsdeemedessentialtograduation.

TheOffice forAcademicSuccessandthePhysician Assistantprogramwilljointlydeterminewhat accommodationsaresuitableorpossibleintermsof reasonableaccommodation,and willrendertheperson capableofperformingallessentialfunctionsestablishedby theprogram.

TechnologyRequirements

ThePhysicianAssistantProgramhasrequestedthat students utilizelaptopcomputersthatmeetcertain technicalcapabilitiesforusethroughoutthedurationofthe program.Thesedevicesarerequiredtoensureeach student’sabilitytoaccesseducational websites/databases/softwareduringthedidacticand clinicalyear.Forexample,studentswillneedlaptopsfor testing,toaccessevidence-based websites,Blackboardfor courseaccess,e-booksanddesignatedcoursematerials duringthedidacticandclinicalyear.Studentsare responsibleforthemaintenanceoftheirpersonal computers.

DepartmentofSpeech-Language Pathology

RobertW. Serianni,MS,CCC-SLP,FNAP,Department Chair/ProgramDirector

TheUniversityisproudtoofferaMasterofSciencedegree programinSpeech-Language Pathology(SLP).

Amaster'sdegreeisthestandardcredentialinthe professionofSLP.InkeepingwiththeSalusemphasisona soundbackgroundinthebiomedicalsciences, interprofessionaleducationandclinicalskills,graduatesof thisdegreeprogramwillreceivethe necessaryeducation andtrainingtobecomeintegral membersoftoday’s healthcareandeducationteams,andfutureleadersintheir profession.

TheSalusUniversityreputationforqualityandinnovative educationiswell-earned.Theopportunitytointeractwith studentsandfacultyfromSalusprogramsinoptometry, audiology,physicianassistant,publichealth,occupational therapy,and blindnessand lowvisioneducationand rehabilitationwillaffordSLP studentsa uniqueand valuableperspectivenot foundinallSLPprograms.For thoseSLPstudents whoareinterestedinresearch,Salus Universityalsohasadegreeprograminthebiomedical sciences.

Mission:

Toeducateandtraingraduate-levelstudentstobecome exemplaryprofessionalsinspeech-languagepathology whoprovideexcellenceinservicedeliverytoindividuals withcommunicationandswallowingdisorders,and who engageinandpromoteinterprofessionaleducationand practice,lifelonglearningandpreventionof communicationandswallowingdisorders.

Vision:

Promotecommunicationandswallowing/feedinghealth and well-beinginpersonswithdisabilitiesoratriskfor disabilitiessothattheseindividualshaveequalopportunity togainaccesstoandprosperinallaspectsofsociety(e.g. education,economics,politics/advocacy)forsocialjustice.

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MasterofScienceinSpeech-Language Pathology

Admissions

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand RehabilitationDepartmentofSpeech-LanguagePathology acceptsapplicationsto theMasterofScienceprogramonly throughtheCommunicationScienceandDisorders Centralized ApplicationService(CSDCAS).

TheprocessingofapplicationsbyCSDCASbeginsJuly, one yearpriortotheyearofdesiredenrollment. ApplicationsmustbesubmittedonorbeforeFebruary1of the yearofdesiredenrollment.

• Studentapplicationreviewsbegin whenan applicationisverifiedbyCSDCAS.

• Interviews arescheduledandinitiated,beginningin October.

• Candidatesmeetingtherequirementsareadmittedon a weeklybasisuntilclasscapacityisreached.

Itistoanapplicant’sadvantagetoapplyasearlyas possibletoensurepriorityconsiderationforadmission.

Criteria&Prerequisites

TheDepartmentofSpeech-LanguagePathologyactively seeksindividualswithanundergraduatedegreeanddiverse lifeexperienceswhodesiretobecomeclinicalspeechlanguagepathologists.

ToBeConsidered,AnApplicantMust:

• Submitaproperlycompleted applicationtothe CommunicationScienceand DisordersCentralized ApplicationService(CSDCAS).Detailedinstructions regardingthecompletionoftheapplicationandthe essayareprovidedontheCSDCASwebsite.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toCSDCAS.

• CompleteaBachelor’sdegree fromanaccredited undergraduatecollegeoruniversity.Itis recommendedthatanapplicantmust havea minimumGPAof3.0ona4.0gradescalefrom his/hergraduatinginstitution. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA should consult with the Salus University Office of Admissions prior to applying.

• Completeadmissionsprerequisites(seesection

below)atthecollegelevelatanaccredited institution(s).No morethantwoprerequisite courseswillbeacceptedwitha minimumgradeof 'C.'Allotherprerequisitesmust haveagradeof 'B-'orbetter.

• Obtainaminimumof25hoursofdirectedclinical observationofacertifiedspeech-languagepathologist (CCC-SLP).

• Ablendoflive,in-personaswellasrecorded observationisaccepted.

• Aminimumoftwo(2) differentSLPsettingsare highlyrecommended.

• Observationsmaybeperformedasavolunteer and/or viaemploymentinanon-speech-language pathologycapacity.

• Submitthreelettersofrecommendation;oneletter mustbe writtenbyaperson withauthority(e.g., professor, worksupervisor,etc.) whoknows youwell enoughtospeakto your workethicand professionalism,and canassessyourqualifications forgraduateeducation,abilitytocompletegraduate work,andqualificationsforenteringahealth professioncareer.LettersfromanASHA-certified, statelicensedspeech-language pathologistas wellas aprofessor whohastaught youinacourseare recommended.

• Arrangeforrequiredlettersofrecommendationto besentdirectlytoCSDCAS.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewanyadditional requirementsbelow.

• Students willberequiredtomeetUniversity compliancerequirementsuponmatriculation.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

Recommendedread:

ASHA.org-The ASHALeader-January,2014ArticleCraft a Stand-Out Application

Prerequisites

Thefollowingprerequisitesarebasedonthelatest accreditationstandardssetforthbytheCAA(lastrevised April2019) andthestandardsofSalusUniversity.

Allrequiredcourseworkmustbecompletedatthecollege levelatanaccreditedinstitution(s).No morethantwo prerequisitecourseswillbeacceptedwithaminimum gradeof'C.'Allotherprerequisitesmusthavea gradeof 'B-'orbetter.

Anapplicant neednothavecompletedallprerequisites priortofilinganapplication,but mustbeabletocomplete alloutstandingprerequisitespriortoenrollment.

Creditbyexamination(suchasAPcredits)ispermitted for anyprerequisitesneededtoapplyforthespeech-language pathologyprogram.Nocreditisgivenforexperiential learning.

Theapplicant musthavesuccessfullycompletedone semesterofeachofthe followingcourses:

• BiologicalScience(e.g.,biology, humananatomy andphysiology, neuroanatomyandneurophysiology, humangenetics,veterinaryscience)–1semester

• PhysicalScience(e.g.,physicsorchemistry)–1 semester

• Social/BehavioralScience(e.g.,psychology, sociology,anthropologyorpublichealth)–1 semester

• Statistics(math,biologyorpsychology)–1semester

• IntroductiontoCommunicationDisorders–1 semester

• AnatomyandPhysiologyoftheSpeechandHearing Mechanism–1semester

• Phonetics–1semester

• SpeechandHearingScience– 1semester

• Introductionto Audiology–1semester

• Speech-LanguageDevelopment–1semester

Pleasenote:Coursesinthebiological,physical,andthe social/behavioralsciencesshouldincludecontentareasthat willassiststudentsinacquiringthebasicprinciplesin social,cultural,cognitive,behavioral,physical, physiological,andanatomicalareasusefulto understandingthecommunication/linguisticsciencesand disorders.

TheUniversityhighlyencourages-butdoesnotrequireadditionalcourseworkinNeurologyofCommunication Sciences(NeuroanatomyandNeurophysiology),Voice,

Fluency,Diagnostics,TreatmentConsiderations, CommunicationSciencesandDisorders,Articulationand PhonologicalDisorders,andLanguageDisorders.

Prerequisite credits completed five or more years prior to the anticipated entrance date will be reviewed for approval on an individual basis.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesall post-secondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsult agency’swebsite forrequirementstocompletethe evaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialevaluationmaybesent fromtheagency directlytoCSDCAS.

• Instructionsforsubmittingaforeigncredential evaluation.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFL Essentials,IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredof allnon-nativeEnglishspeakers.Oneoftheseapproved examsmustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestart dateoftheenteringclassto whichanapplicant seeks admission.

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe CSDCAScodeofC112.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendscoresdirectlytoSalus University,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommittee hasestablishedpoliciesthat includetheselectionofapplicantsbestqualifiedtoserve thepublicandtheprofessioninthe yearstocome.Many factorsareconsideredinselectingstudentsforour program,including:

• academicperformance

• motivation

• extracurricularactivitiesandinterests

• relatedandunrelated workexperience

• personalachievements

• essays

• lettersofevaluation

• communicationskills,includingademonstrated commandoftheEnglishlanguage,bothwrittenand oral

Whenevaluatingacademicperformance,theapplicant’s gradepointaverage,performanceinprerequisiteand CSD/HearingSciencecourses,numberofcollegecredits completed,and degreestatusaretakenintoconsideration.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriamayreceive aninvitationtovisitour campusforaninterview, whichprovidesfurtherinsight intotheapplicant’scharacterand motivation,andallows

anapplicanttheopportunityto meetwithanAdmissions staffmembertodiscuss hisorherapplication,tourour campusand meetwithfacultyandstudents.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculationFee

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceas earlyasOctober,priortothedesiredyearofenrollment. Uponreceiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopay a$1,000matriculationfeetotheUniversitypriortothe startofclasses.Theprocessforsecuringaseatinthe enteringclassisasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformwithin14daysofthe dateoftheacceptanceletterto indicate yourintention toentertheprogram.

• A$1000matriculationfeeisduenolaterthanApril 15.

• IfacceptedafterApril15,the offerofacceptance will detailpaymentrequirements.

• Allmoniesreceivedarenon-refundableand willbe appliedtowardfirsttermfees.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation.

DefermentofAdmission

AnacceptedstudenttotheSalusUniversitySpeechLanguagePathologyprogramwithanunforeseen, extenuatingcircumstanceprohibitingthemfrom matriculatingmayrequestadefermentofadmissionin writing. The request must be directed to both the Dean of Student Affairs and the Chair/ Program Director of the SLP program, and made via the Office of Admissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestsubmittedinwritingby May 15, beforetheAuguststartoftheacademic year. Pleasenote,submissionofadeferralrequestbythe deadlinedoesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingthereason(s)forthe requesteddeferment.

• Allnon-refundabledepositfeesandthe matriculation supplementmustbereceived(asdirectedinthe University’sofficial LetterofAcceptance).

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation

ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,by April 1 ofthedeferredadmissioncalendar yearregardinghis/herintentiontoresumeenrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation.

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,orreapplythroughCSDCASforfuture admission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

ComplianceRequirements

Studentsmayberequiredtocomplete variouscompliance requirements(i.e.background checksorimmunizations) in ordertoparticipateinclinicalexperiencesandinteractwith patientsatSalus-ownedclinics.PleasecontacttheOffice ofStudent Affairsforthemostup-to-daterequirementsfor aspecificprogram.

EssentialFunctions

ThefollowingEssentialFunctions(EFs)areconsistent withthe AmericanSpeech-LanguageandHearing Associationdidacticandclinicalskillperformance guidelinesexpectedoforimpliedforgraduatelevel speech-languagepathologystudentsand professionals. StudentsenrolledinMasterofScience degreeprograminspeech-languagepathologywithinthe CollegeofEducationandRehabilitationatSalus Universityareexpectedtoeitherdemonstrate manyof theseessentialfunctionspriortoenrollment,oracquire theseEFsbytheendoftheir programofstudy.

Morespecifically,theessentialfunctionsrepresentthe communication,physical,behavioral/socialand cognitive/intellectualskillsneededtoachievethe knowledge,skillsandlevelsofcompetencystipulated for graduationfromtheM.S.DegreeProgrambythe faculty withintheDepartmentofSpeech-LanguagePathology. TheEFsareexpectedtraitsandcharacteristicstobe exhibitedbystudentsenrolledintheM.S.Degreegraduate programinSpeech-Language Pathology.Manyofthese traitsareidentifiedineducationalandcredentialing standardsestablishedbytheCouncilonAcademic

AccreditationinAudiologyandSpeechLanguage Pathology(CAA)theCouncil forClinicalCertification (CFCC)ofthe AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Association;andtheCouncilonAcademicProgramsin CommunicationSciencesandDisorders(CAPCSD).

HereiswhattheEFsmeanfor eitherstudentsseeking admissionsto our graduateprograminspeech-language pathologyor whoarecurrentlyenrolledintheprogram.

1. StudentsadmittedtotheSLPM.S.Degreeprogram mustdemonstratetheabilitiesandskillslistedbelow.

2. Theabilitiesarerequiredforadmissionand/ormust bedevelopedandmaintainedthroughoutthetwo-year courseofstudyasastudentprogressesthroughthe M.S.Degreeprograminspeech-languagepathology.

3. Intheeventthat,duringtraining,astudentis unable orrefusesto acquireand demonstratetheseessential functions, withor withoutreasonable accommodations,thenthestudentmaybeaskedto leaveorbedismissed fromthe program.

1. CommunicationAbilities/General:

a. Speakintelligiblyandarticulately,exhibitingno non-dialecticalmispronunciationsofEnglish speechsounds(phonemes)noracquiredsecond languages(i.e.Spanish);

b. Hearsufficientlyatalevelthatincludeshighand lowfrequencyspeechsoundsofEnglish;

c. Possessdemonstratedreadingcomprehensionand speedatalevelsufficienttoaccomplishcurricular requirementsandprovidetimelyandefficient clinicalcareforpatients/clients;

d. Completeappropriatemedicalrecords, documentationandplansaccordingtoprotocolin athoroughandtimelymanner;

e. Writelegiblyandcohesivelywithminimaltono grammatical/spellingerrorswhileprovidinga logicalsequenceofinformation(i.e., introduction/topicsentence,bodyofcontent, conclusion,recommendations, SOAPnotations);

f. Communicateand interacteffectivelywithpeople inperson,byphone,andinwritingbyconsidering thecommunicationneedsand culturalvaluesof thelistener(s)(e.g.,client,familymember, professional healthcolleague). Adapttothe language,speechandnonverbalinteractionsof

thepatients/clientsandfamilymembers accordinglyoruseaninterpreter/translatortodo so.

2. PhysicalAbilities:

a. Participateinprofessional responsibilities/activitiesforuptofour-hour blocksoftime withoneortwo breaks;

b. Moveindependentlyto,from,andinclinicsand worksettings;

c. Provideforone'sownpersonalhygiene;

d. Manipulatescreening/diagnostic materials, includingcompletionofscreening/evaluation protocols;

e. Effectivelyimplementatreatmentplanthatis appropriatefortheclient,includinguseand manipulationofmaterials/instrumentationand printedorcomputerizeddatacollection;

f. Provideasafeenvironment forothersin respondingquicklytoemergencysituations includingfire,choking, unconsciousnessetc.,and intheapplicationofuniversalprecautions;

g. Engageineducation,training, certificationandrecertificationofBasicResuscitationand Cardiac skills(includingappropriate useofdefibrillators) forinfant,pediatricandadult clientsbasedon AmericanHeart/RedCrossstandards;

h. Monitorclientresponsestodiagnosticand treatmentmaterialsand quicklymanipulateor altertheuseofmaterialsbasedonclientresponses (i.e.,effectivevs.ineffectivetreatmentoutcome);

i. Makeaccuratejudgmentsaboutspeechand/or acousticsignalsusingperceptualandobjective (clinicalequipment)dataandaccurately interpretingdata obtained;

j. Drive,transport,engageinacarpooland/or use publictransportation(bus,rail train)toassure classroom,on-campusclinicandexternship clinicalsitesattendancethatistimelyand consistent.Proofofalegaldriver’slicense,selfautoinsuranceandreliable,safetransportationis requiredforspeech-languagepathologystudents whodrive;

k. Maneuverpatients whorelyonwheelchairs, walkingcanesandgeneralsupport(e.g.,walking

arm-in-armorarm-to-waist withclient)to transportclientto/fromwaitingareaandclinic treatmentroom;

l. Squat,sitdownonpediatricfurnitureand/orsiton thefloorwithpediatricclients;

m.Demonstratefinger/handdexteritytohandle writinginstruments,eating/feedingutensils,small andlargeplayobjects,iPods,and associated computerapplications.

3. BehavioralandSocialAttributes:

a. Maintainemotionaland mentalhealthrequiredfor useofintellectualabilities,promptcompletionof responsibilities,anddevelopmentofappropriate relationshipswithfaculty,clinicalsupervisors (on-campusandexternalsitesupervisors)clients, SLPstudentcolleaguesandinterprofessional, inter-collaborativestudentandprofessionalteam members;

b. Maintaincomposureandemotionalstabilityin demandingorchallengingsituations;

c. Exhibit flexibilityandadaptationtochanging environmentsandsituations;

d. Fullyhonorand engageinculturalcompetency developmentthroughexposuretoavarietyof schooland medicalclinicalplacementsettings andlearnaboutthehistoryofvarioustraditionally recognizedandnewerculturalgroupsgaining recognitionintheU.S.thatreflectthepluralistic societyofPhiladelphia,thestateofPennsylvania andthenationatlarge.Additionally,continuously self-assessperceptionsoftheroleofthespeechlanguagepathologistasaculturallycompetent globalcitizen;

e. Understandandrespectfacultyandclinical supervisoryauthority.Maintaina‘teachable spirit’thatisrespectfulofthoseinleadership positionsattheDepartment,College,University andExternalClinicalSitelevels;

f. Maintainappropriateprofessionalbehavior, includingpunctuality,appropriateprofessional dressattire,regularattendance andadherenceto timelinesforreportsubmissions,lessonplanning andpreparation,portfoliodocumentation,andthe timelypreparationofclinicalsessionmaterials priortoclientarrivingforthesesessions;

g. Demonstratecompassion,integrity,interest,and motivationwhendeliveringprofessionalservices tootherindividuals;

h. Familiarizeones’selfandabidebytheASHA codeofethicsandscopesofpractice when deliveringclinicalserviceasa studentandfuture professionalinspeech-languagepathology.

4. IntellectualAbilities:

a. Demonstratethementalcapacitytoread,listento, learn,assimilateandusedidacticandclinical information,includingtheabilitytoreadand comprehendprofessionalliteratureandreports;

b. Solveclinicalproblemsthroughcriticalanalysis andevidence-basedpractice;

c. Seekrelevantcaseinformation,synthesize,and applyconceptsandinformationfromvarious sourcesanddisciplines;

d. Writediscipline-specificpapersandclinical reportsusingspelling,phonetics,grammar (syntax) andcontent(semantics)characteristicsof StandardEnglish;

e. SpeakAmericanEnglishintelligibly,relativeto personaldialect,includingthe abilityto modelall Englishphonemesinisolation,phrases,sentences andconversationalcontents;

f. Demonstrateabilitytodepictwhenspeechlanguage-swallowingpatterns ofclientsare disorderedrequiringfurtherassessmentand intervention;

g. Analyze,synthesize,and interpretideasand conceptsinacademicanddiagnostic/treatment settings;

h. Maintainattentionandconcentrationforsufficient timetocompletedidacticand clinicalactivities forupto4-hourblocksoftime withoneortwo breaks;

i. Scheduleandprioritizeactivities,andprovide documentationinatimelymanner;

j. Complywithadministrative,legal,ethical,and regulatorypoliciesset forthbytheDepartmentof Speech-LanguagePathology,theCollegeof EducationandRehabilitation, SalusUniversity, thestateofPennsylvaniaand otherstatesacross theU.S.asafutureSLPpractitioner;

k. Read,become familiar withandabidebythe CodeofEthicsandScopesofPracticesetforthby the AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Associationasastudentandfuture speechlanguagepathologypractitioner.

Non-degreestudentstatusisappropriatefortheapplicant who maydesiretotakeoneor moreofthecoursesoffered inthe Speech-LanguagePathologyprogram,butisnot enrollinginthe fullMasterofSciencedegree.

Gross Anatomy Course with Dissected/Prosected

Includes students identifying Capstone Project

DepartmentofOccupational Therapy

LaurenSponseller,PhD,OTD,MSOTR/L,M.Ed,Chair

ThemissionoftheSalusUniversityOccupationalTherapy programistoprovideaninter-professionalacademic experiencethatisgroundedinthecoreprinciplesof occupationandinfluencedbyemergingknowledgeand technologies,leadingtoimprovedhealthand well-being fortheindividuals,communities,andpopulationsthat graduateswillserve.

TheSalusapproachtooccupationaltherapyeducationisto provideadistinctiveandinnovativeprogramforthe academicandclinicalpreparationofa master’sdegree, specialtytrackcertificate,anddoctoralstudents.

TheOT Departmentoffersaprofessionalandtwopostprofessionalprograms.Ourprofessionalprogramisa MasterofSciencedegreeinOccupationalTherapy (MSOT),whichemphasizesinterdisciplinaryperspectives, criticalreasoning,thevalueofoccupation,and professionaldevelopment.Thefirstpost-professional programisaDoctorateofOccupationalTherapy(OTD) degree.Thisprogram, whichisprimarilyonline,is designedtohelplicensedOTsprogressintheirfieldby becomingadvancedcontentexperts,futureleaders,or assumeteachingrolesinhighereducation.Thesecondisa SpecialtyTrackCertificate,whichprovidesadvanced contentandclinicalexpertiseinselectedspecialtyareas.

TheOccupationalTherapyprogramatSalususesthreekey componentstoachievetheirend:

1.Inter-ProfessionalEducationalExperience

SalusOccupationalTherapy(OT) studentsareintegrated intoacommunityofprofessionalgraduatestudentswho seekto becomecaringandcompetent healthprofessionals, and whovaluetheunique synergiespossibleinan interprofessionalapproach.Thisphilosophycreatesan environmentthatpromotesaholisticapproachtothecare ofthetotalpersonandencouragesthesharingof informationandtheteamworkfoundintoday’shealthand rehabilitationprofessionals.

2.EmergingAreasofPractice

All studentsareintroducedtoavarietyofspecializations uniquetoSalusincludingvisionrehabilitation,public health,andhealthand wellness.Theseareparticularly emphasizedinthepost-professionalOT doctoralprogram. Significantanddiversecommunity-basedclinical

experiencesfurtherenrichthelearningenvironment.

3.AFocusonOccupation

Occupationaltherapyisbased ontheprinciplethatpeople canimprovetheirhealthand well-beingbyengagingin occupation,thedynamicprocessthatsupportsan individual’scontinuousadaptation.Occupationisselfdirected,personallyinitiated, goal-directedandorganized. Tothisextent,itisusedasthe centralconstructunderlying theoccupationaltherapycurriculum.Studentsworkin synergywithfaculty, mentors,peersandconsumersto reaffirmtheoccupationalnatureofhumansandthe principlesofutilizingoccupationastherapy.

Studentswithabachelor’sdegreeapplyforentryintothe MSOT degreeatSalus.Once accepted,studentswho graduatetheMSOT programandsuccessfullypasstheOT registrationexaminationhave theoptionofcontinuing theireducationinthepost-professionalOTDprogram.A qualifiedstudentwhoenterstheSalusprogramasan MSOT candidatemayrequest pre-admissiontothe doctoralprogramcontingentonsuccessfulgraduationand NBCOT registration.Thepost-professionalOTDprogram also welcomesapplicationsfromregisteredoccupational therapists fromanyuniversitywho meetsadmissions criteria.

LearnabouttheOT program’sACOTEaccreditationat www.acoteonline.org.

MasterofOccupationalTherapy(MSOT) Program

Lauren

Sponseller,PhD,OTD,MSOTR/L,M.Ed,Master's ProgramDirector

TheMasterofOccupationalTherapy(MSOT)degree programgivesSalusstudentsthebasicskillstheyneedasa directcareprovider,consultant,educator,manager, researcherand advocateforboththeprofessionandthe consumer.

Tomeettherequiredsemester credits,studentsmust completeacurriculumdesignedtomeetACOTEstandards includingfieldworkexperiencesandacapstoneproject.All qualifiedstudentsareawardedaMasterofScience (MSOT)degreeaftersuccessfulcompletionofthe coursework.Thiscourseworkincludesdidacticclassroom courses,Fieldworkexperiences,andaCapstoneproject. Studentsmustcompletetheentireprograminfive years.

Graduateswillbeeligibletositforthenational certificationexaminationforthe occupationaltherapist

administeredbytheNationalBoardforCertificationin OccupationalTherapy(NBCOT).Aftersuccessful completionofthisexam,theindividualwillbean OccupationalTherapist,Registered(OTR). Inaddition, moststatesrequirelicensureinordertopractice;however, statelicensesareusuallybasedontheresultsofthe NBCOT CertificationExamination.Notethata felony convictionmayaffectagraduate’sabilitytosit forthe NBCOT certificationexaminationorattainstatelicensure.

Priortoenteringtheprogram, applicantsmustprovide evidenceofabachelor’sdegreeandcompletionofatleast 18credithoursoffoundationalprerequisitecourses. After completingtheMSOT degree,studentscancontinuetheir educationinourpost-professionalOTDprogram.

ProgramGoals

AtthesuccessfulconclusionofthisMSOT degree program,studentswill:

• Haveacquired,asafoundationforprofessionalstudy, abreadthanddepthofknowledgeintheliberalarts andsciences,andanunderstandingofissuesrelated todiversity

• Beeducatedasageneralist withabroadexposureto thedeliverymodelsandsystemsusedinsettings whereoccupationaltherapyiscurrentlypracticed, and whereitisemergingasa service

• Haveachievedentry-levelcompetencethrougha combinationofacademicandfieldworkeducation

• Bepreparedtoarticulateandapplyoccupational therapytheoryandevidence-basedevaluationsand interventionstoachieveexpectedoutcomesasrelated tooccupation

• Bepreparedtoarticulateandapplytherapeutic useof occupationswithindividualsorgroupsforthe purposeofparticipationinrolesandsituationsin home,school, workplace,community,andother settings

• Bepreparedtoplanand applyoccupationaltherapy interventionstoaddressthephysical,cognitive, psychosocial,sensory,and otheraspectsof performanceinavarietyofcontextsand environmentstosupportengagementineverydaylife activitiesthataffecthealth, well-being,andqualityof life

• Bepreparedtobealifelonglearner,and keepcurrent withevidence-basedprofessionalpractice

• Bepreparedtoeffectivelycommunicate withand workinterprofessionallywiththosewhoprovidecare forindividualsand/or populationsinordertoclarify eachmember’sresponsibilityinexecuting componentsofaninterventionplan

• Upholdtheethicalstandards,values,and attitudesof theoccupationaltherapyprofession

• Understandthedistinctrolesandresponsibilitiesof theoccupationaltherapistandoccupationaltherapy assistantinthesupervisoryprocess

• Bepreparedtoadvocateasaprofessionalforthe occupationaltherapyservicesofferedandforthe recipientsofthose services

• Bepreparedtobeaneffective consumerofthelatest researchandknowledgebasesthatsupportpractice andcontributetothegrowthanddisseminationof researchandknowledge

Admissions

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation(CHER)DepartmentofOccupational TherapyacceptsapplicationstotheMasterofOccupational Therapy(MSOT)programonlythroughtheOccupational TherapyCentralized ApplicationService(OTCAS).

TheprocessingofapplicationsbyOTCAS (www.otcas.org)beginsJuly, one yearpriortotheyearof desiredenrollment.Applicationsmustbesubmittedonor beforeMay1ofthe yearofdesiredenrollment.

• Studentapplicationreviewsbegin whenan applicationisverifiedbyOTCAS

• Interviews arescheduledandinitiated,beginningin September

• Candidatesmeetingtherequirementsareadmittedon a weeklybasisuntilclasscapacityisreached

Seeaprofileofthe mostrecentEnteringClass(PDF)

Itistoanapplicant’sadvantagetoapplyasearlyas possibletoensurepriorityconsiderationforadmission.

Criteria&Prerequisites

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation(CHER)activelyseeksindividualswithan undergraduatedegreeanddiverselifeexperienceswho desiretobecomeoccupationaltherapists.

ToBeConsidered,AnApplicantMust:

• Submitaproperlycompleted applicationtothe OccupationalTherapyCentralizedApplication Service(OTCAS).Detailedinstructionsregardingthe completionoftheapplicationandtheessayare providedontheOTCAS website.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toOTCAS.

• Completeabachelor'sdegree fromanaccredited collegeoruniversity,prior toenrollment.Itishighly recommendedthatanapplicanthasaminimum cumulative undergraduateGPAof3.0ona4.0 scale. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA should consult the Admissions Office prior to applying.

• Completeadmissionsprerequisitesatthecollege levelwithagradeof‘B-’orbetter.

• Submitthreelettersofrecommendation.Arrangeto haveforwardeddirectlytoOTCASthefollowing lettersofrecommendation:

• Twolettersmustbe writtenfrompersonswith authority(i.e.RegisteredOccupationalTherapist, faculty, worksupervisor,etc.)regardingyour work,professionalismand/orassessingyour qualificationsforgraduateeducation,abilityto complete graduate work,andqualificationsfora professional scholarlycareer.

• Oneletterfromateachingfacultymember(atthe undergraduatelevelor above)orsupervisor assessingyourabilitytocompletegraduate work, andqualificationsforaprofessionalscholarly career.

• Additionalletterswillenhancethefilebutwillnot fulfillourrequiredlettersofevaluation.

• Acquirea minimumof8hoursofobservationwitha licensedoccupationaltherapist(s);30hourstotalare stronglyrecommended.Observationinbothpediatric andadultsettingsisencouraged(maybevolunteer and/or employment).

• Optional:SubmitGraduateRecordExam(GRE) scoreresults.

• Candidatesfromanaffiliatedinstitutionapplyingto the4+2BS/MSOT program,pleasereview anyadditionalrequirementsanddeadlines.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewanyadditional requirementsbelow.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

• Students willberequiredtomeetUniversity compliancerequirementsuponmatriculation.

Prerequisites

Therequiredcourseworklistedbelowmustbecompleted atthecollegelevelwithagradeof'B-'orbetter.An applicantneednothavecompletedallprerequisitespriorto filinganapplication,butmustbeabletocompleteall outstandingprerequisitespriortoenrollment.

Creditbyexamination(suchasAPcredits)ispermitted for anyprerequisitesneededtoapplyfortheoccupational therapyprogramexceptfortheAnatomyandPhysiology requirements. AnatomyandPhysiologycourse workis requiredtobecompletedin-person;ifin-personis unattainable,pleasecontact Admissionsforfurtherreview. Nocreditisgivenforexperientiallearning.

Atotalofatleast18semestercreditsarerequiredinthe followingareas:

• **AnatomyandPhysiology1 withlab(orAnatomy withlab)

• **AnatomyandPhysiology2 withlab(orPhysiology withlab)

• Statistics(Psychology-orSociology-basedcourse recommended)

• AbnormalPsychology

• DevelopmentorLifespanPsychology

• Sociology(orCulturalAnthropology)

**AnatomyandPhysiologycourseworkcompleted within anExerciseScienceorKinesiologydepartmentwillalso beaccepted.Similarcourseworkmaybereviewedona casebycasebasisforanapprovedsubstitution.

Prerequisitecreditscompleted tenor moreyearspriorto theanticipatedentrancedate willbereviewedforapproval onanindividualbasis.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfroman NACESrecognizedagency(suchasWorldEducation Services), whichevidencesall post-secondarystudies completed.Pleaseconsultthe agency'swebsitefor requirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Anofficialevaluationmaybesent fromtheagency directlytoOTCAS.

• Instructionsforsubmittingaforeigncredential evaluation.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuoLingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFL iBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuoLingo,exceptions willbeconsideredforforeignapplicants who meetoneof thefollowingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommittee hasestablishedpoliciesthat includetheselectionofapplicantsbestqualifiedtoserve thepublicandtheprofessioninthe yearstocome.Many factorsareconsideredinselectingstudentsforour program,including:

• academicperformance

• motivation

• extracurricularactivitiesandinterests

• relatedandunrelated workexperience

• personalachievements

• essays

• lettersofevaluation

• communicationskills,includingademonstrated commandoftheEnglishlanguage,bothwrittenand oral

Whenevaluatingacademicperformance,theapplicant’s overallgradepointaverage,thegradepointaverageofthe last60hoursofacademiccoursework,performancein prerequisitecourses,numberofcollegecreditscompleted anddegreestatusaretakenintoconsideration.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriamayreceive aninvitationtointerview, whichprovidesfurtherinsight intotheapplicant’s characterand motivation,andallowsanapplicantthe opportunitytointerviewone-on-onewithafacultymember and meetwithanAdmissionsstaffmembertodiscuss his orherapplication.Theapplicantis giventheoptiontotour ourcampuswithstudents/admissionsstaff.

Theinterviewshouldbeconductedinatwo-tierprocess. Thefirstconsistingofaninterviewconductedbya CHER facultymember,preferablyfromtheOccupationalTherapy Department.Thefacultywillfollowastandardinterview questionnairewhichincludesquestionstoassessthe applicant'sapparent motivation,careerawareness,personal characteristicsandcommunicationskills.Duringthe interview,the facultywillnot haveaccesstothe candidate'sfile,thusminimizingpotentialbiasand allowingtheinterviewertoholisticallyassessthe candidate.Thefacultyinterviewer willsubmitan individualinterviewsummaryreporttotheAdmissions Committee.

Thesecondtieroftheinterviewprocessincludesan "AdmissionsFile Review" witha memberofthe admissionsstaff.Theadmissionstaffmember willhavethe candidate'sfileand willdiscussitemswhichwillassistthe AdmissionsCommitteeinreachinga finaldecision.The purposeoftheAdmissionsFileReviewistoverifythat admissionsrequirementshave beenmet,reviewany questionsrelateddirectlytotheapplicationaswellas providethecommittee withadditionalinsighttothe candidate’spersonalcharacteristicsandcommunication skills.Italsoprovidesthecandidate withtheabilityto discussanyquestionsor concernsaboutthefaculty interviewand/ortheadmissionsprocess.Theadmissions staffpersonwillsubmitawrittensummaryofthefile reviewtotheAdmissionsCommittee.

Aftertheinterview,theapplicantfileispresentedtothe AdmissionsCommitteeanda decisionisrendered.The applicant willbenotifiedofthisdecisionbytheOfficeof Admissionswithintwotothree weeksaftertheinterview.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculationFee

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceas earlyasOctober,priortothedesiredyearofenrollment. Uponreceiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopay a$1,000matriculationfeetotheUniversitypriortothe startofclasses,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$250 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter.

• Thebalanceof$750forthe matriculationfeeisdue April1.

• IfacceptedafterApril1,theofferofacceptance will detailpaymentrequirements.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation.

AdvancedStandingorTransferCredit

AspertheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitationpolicy,creditbytransfer maybeaccepted foranycourse withinthecurriculumwhenitisdetermined thatthetransfercourseissubstantiallyequivalenttothat offeredbytheCollegeandOT program.Thisequivalency willbedeterminedbythecourseinstructorandthe programdirector.Onlycoursesinwhichthestudent receivesagradeof‘B’orabovewillbeconsideredfor

transfer.Themaximumnumberofsemesterhourcreditsa studentmayearnbytransferissix(6)semesterhour credits.Nocreditisgivenforexperientiallearning.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withanunforeseen,extenuating circumstanceprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting.Therequest mustbedirectedtoboththeDeanofStudent Affairsand theOT ProgramDirector,andmadeviatheOfficeof Admissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestsubmittedinwritingby May 15, beforetheAuguststartoftheacademic year. Pleasenote,submissionofadeferralrequestbythe deadlinedoesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allnon-refundabledepositfeesandthe matriculation supplementmustbereceived(asdirectedinthe University’sofficial LetterofAcceptance.)

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• AdmissionwillbeextendedtoAugust matriculation ofthe nextacademicyear.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,by April 1 ofthedeferredadmissioncalendar yearregardinghis/herintentiontoresumeenrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation.

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,orreapplythroughOTCAS forfuture admission.

Forquestionsregardingthispolicy,pleasecontactthe OfficeofAdmissionsatadmissions@salus.edu.

TechnologyRequirements

TheOccupationalTherapyProgramhasrequestedthat students utilizelaptopcomputersthatmeetcertain technicalcapabilitiesforusethroughoutthedurationofthe program.Thesedevicesarerequiredtoensureeach

student’sabilitytoaccesseducational websites/databases/softwareduringthedidacticand clinicalyear.Forexample,studentswillneedlaptopsfor testing,toaccessevidence-based websites,Blackboardfor courseaccess,e-booksanddesignatedcoursematerials duringthedidacticandclinicalyear.Studentsare responsibleforthemaintenanceoftheirpersonal computers.

Fieldworkeducation,or

isanintegralpart oftheMSOT programatSalusUniversity.

Participationintheauthenticenvironmentofpractice allowsourstudentstoperformcomponentsofthe work requiredofanOT practitioner,focusingontheapplication ofpurposefuland meaningfuloccupationandtheresearch, administration,and managementofoccupationaltherapy services.EachMSOT studentmustsuccessfullycomplete threeLevelIfieldworkplacementsand threeLevelII fieldworkplacements.

Level1Fieldwork

ThegoalofLevelI fieldworkistointroducethestudentto thefieldworkexperience,toapplyknowledgetopractice, andtodevelopanunderstandingofthe needsofclients. At Salus,eachfieldworkLevelI coursehasaspecific focus basedonacurricularthemethatlinksittotheoverarching curriculardesignofourSalus programandhelpsto integratethedidacticportionofourcurriculumwitheach LevelIexperience.

LevelIfieldworkexperiencesatSalusarescheduled withinthefirstSpring,firstSummer,andsecondFall didacticcoursesemestersoftheprogramaspartofthree AppliedTenetscourses:

• Fieldwork1A:(AppliedTenets1)

• Fieldwork1B(AppliedTenets2)

• Fieldwork1C(AppliedTenets3)

Level2Fieldwork

ThegoalofLevelIIFieldworkistoenablestudentsto solidifytheirskillsandcompetenciesastheyprepareto entertheprofession.ThepurposeofLevelIIFieldworkin theSalusMSOT programisto developcompetent,entry levelgeneralists.InLevelIIFieldwork,students havean in-depthexperienceinthedeliveryofoccupationaltherapy servicestoclients, focusingontheapplicationof purposefuland meaningfuloccupationand research, administration,and managementofoccupationaltherapy services.TheplacementsforLevelIIFieldworkstudents takeplaceacrossa widerange ofpracticeareasand expose studentstoavarietyofclientsacrossthe lifespanandina varietyofsettings.

LevelII2Aand2Bfieldworkexperiencesoccur inthe secondspringsemester.Studentsworkinconjunctionwith theacademic fieldworkcoordinatorto make LevelII selections.Studentscomplete onetwelve-weekandone six-weekfieldworkexperiencealongsidethecompletionof theirCapstoneprojectinthissemester.

Thefinalsix-weekLevelIIfieldworkexperience(2C) occursinthesameclinicalsettingasLevelII2B,andtakes placeinthesecondsummersessionoftheprogram,along withtheCapstoneSynthesiscourse.Theseculminating experiencesofferstudentsa waytosolidifytheirskills, gainconfidenceasentrylevelpractitioners,and demonstratethattheyhaveintegratedcurricularthemes.

Post-ProfessionalDoctorofOccupational Therapy(OTD)

CaitlynFoy,DOT,MOTR/L,CLA,ProgramDirector

Ourpost-professionalDoctor ofOccupationalTherapy (OTD)programuniquelypositionsyouasa futureleader, advancedcontentexpert,oracademic,withanemphasison interprofessionalcollaboration.

Chooseaspecialtytrackthatmeetsyourneedsand interests,includingRemedialVisionRehabilitationand HealthandWellness.Theprogramisdesignedtobe convenientforfull-time workingprofessionals.

Post-professionalDoctorofOccupationalTherapy (OTD)

1. Learnonline: Allbuttwocoursesareonlineusing interactivecomputer-basedtechnology.

2. Learndidacticallyandexperientially:Cometwice

toourbeautifulcampusinsuburbanPhiladelphiato studyface-to-face withour facultyandengagein dynamichands-onlearningactivitiesandcommunitybasedexperiencesduringtwo five-day(Wednesday throughSunday)residencycourses.

3. Threeoptionsinprogramlength:16months(twothreecoursespersemester),27months(one-two coursespersemester),and 5years(twocoursesper year). Allcurricularpacesfollowadistancelearning format,plustwoon-campus5-dayresidencycourses.

4. ChooseoneoftwoOTDadvancedspecialtytracks; eachspecialtytrackreflectsa uniquecutting-edge areaofOTpracticethataligns withSalus University’shighlyregardednicheinhealthcare.

• RemedialVisionRehabilitation: Pediatricsand AcquiredBrainInjury:Thistrackisdesignedto enableoccupationaltherapiststogaina comprehensiveunderstandingofvisionproblemsthat areprevalentintheacquiredbraininjuryand pediatricpopulations.Studentswilllearnhowto screenforthemostcommonly occurringproblems andperformremedialvisionrehabilitationforclients withtheseproblemswithongoingcollaborationwith anoptometrist.

• HealthandWellness:Thistrackisdesignedto enableoccupationaltherapiststogaincomprehensive, advanced,andevidence-based perspectivesofholistic andinnovativehealthcare.Thistrackwillfocuson individuals, groups,andpopulationswithor atrisk forchronicillnessor disability.Studentswillbe exposedtoOT'sroleinhealthassessmentandhealth promotionactivitiesacrossthe lifespan,globaland culturalperspectives,communityinitiatives,and primarycare.

5.Learnfromnationallyrecognizedfaculty memberswhohavepublished researchand written textbooksintheirfieldsofspecialization.

AdvancedSpecialtyCertificates

Aspecialtycertificateasastand-aloneprogramortobe appliedtothepost-professionaldoctoraldegree.Youwill havetheopportunitytolearnfromnationallyrecognized facultymemberswho have publishedresearchand written textbooksintheirfieldsofspecialization.

Eachadvancedspecialtycertificate consistsoffour3creditcourses.Twocoursesareonline,andtwoaregiven asfive-dayresidencycoursestofacilitatehands-on experientiallearning.

Chooseoneoftwoadvancedspecialtycertificates;each reflectsauniquecutting-edge areaofOTpracticethat alignswithSalusUniversity’shighlyregardednichein healthcare.

• RemedialVisionRehabilitation: Pediatricsand AcquiredBrainInjury:Thiscertificateisdesignedto enableoccupationaltherapiststogaina comprehensiveunderstandingofvisionproblemsthat areprevalentintheacquiredbraininjuryand pediatricpopulations.Studentswilllearnhowto screenforthemostcommonly occurringproblems andperformremedialvisionrehabilitationforclients withtheseproblemswithongoingcollaborationwith anoptometrist.

• HealthandWellness:Thiscertificatewillenable occupationaltherapistsfromanyareaofclinical practicetodevelopadvancedexpertiseinholisticand innovativehealthcareskillstoassistindividuals, groupsorpopulationswithoratriskforchronic illnessor disability.Studentswillbeexposedto healthassessmentandhealthpromotionactivities acrossthelifespan,globaland culturalperspectives, women'shealthcare,communityinitiatives,and primarycare.

TeachingandScholarshipinHigherEducation Certificate

Thiscertificateisa stand-aloneprogramortobeappliedto thepost-professionaldoctoraldegree.Gaina comprehensiveunderstandingofteachingand scholarship inacademia.Thiscertificatepreparesstudentsfortherole ofteachingingraduateprograms,developingcourses, designingconferenceproposals, writinggrantapplications, andreviewingthemanuscript submissionprocess. Certificatecoursesareofferedeveryspringsemester.

Admissions

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation(CHER)DepartmentofOccupational Therapyacceptsapplicationstothepost-professional DoctorofOccupationalTherapy(OTD)andCertificate programsonlinethroughtheGradCASapplicationservice.

Theintendedprogramstartdatesofthe Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programareinthe fallterm, eachSeptember,orthespringterm,eachJanuary.

Theintendedprogramstartdate of the Certificate programsisinthespringterm,each January.

• Applicationsareacceptedonarollingbasis.Spring applicationsmustbesubmittedbyNovember30, priortotheJanuarystartdate eachyear;fall applications(OTDonly) mustbesubmittedbyJuly 20,priortotheSeptemberstartdateeachyear.

• TheAdmissionsCommitteereviewandselection beginsafterapplicantshavesentallthenecessary documentstotheOfficeofAdmissions.

• Toreceivepriorityconsideration,applicantsare encouragedtoapplyearlyandtocompletethe applicationrequirementsassoonaspossible.

Criteria&Prerequisites

TheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitation(CHER)isseekingindividualswho havethe educationalbackground,interestand motivationfor advancingtheir occupationaltherapycareers,consistent withtheprogram’sstated mission,goalsandobjectives.

Anapplicanttothepost-professionalDoctorof OccupationalTherapy(OTD)degreeprogrammustbea registeredoccupationaltherapist,andhaveeithera.)a bachelor’sdegreeinoccupationaltherapycompletedprior to2007orb.)amaster’sdegreeinoccupationaltherapy, fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity.

Anapplicanttothepost-professionalCertificatePrograms musthavecompleted,ataminimum,abachelor’sdegree inanoccupationaltherapyprogram,orabachelor'sdegree inarelatedprofession, fromanaccreditedundergraduate collegeoruniversity.

ToBeConsidered,AnApplicantMust:

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS:If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• ClickAddProgramatthetop oftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate theSalus University,Post-ProfessionalDoctorateor CertificateinOccupationalTherapy programs.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired. Paymentmaybe madethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcolleges (undergraduate, graduate,professional)attended. Partialtranscriptsshouldbesubmittedifcoursesare stillinprogress.Officialtranscriptsmustbeissued directlytotheGradCASTranscriptProcessingCenter fromeachinstitution, nottothestudent. A transcript marked "issued to student" is not acceptable, even when delivered in a sealed envelope.

• Furtherinstructionsonsubmittingofficial transcripts.

• OTDApplicants:SubmitcopiesofOT Licensureand NBCOT certificationtotheOfficeofAdmissions (maybeuploadedtoGradCASorsentviaemail toadmissions@salus.edu):

• Proofofoccupationaltherapycertificationor eligibilityforcertificationintheU.S.(copyof NBCOT certification,statelicense,orapplication forsame).

• Proofoflicensuretopractice(ifapplicableinthe stateofcurrentpractice).

• Internationalstudentsmustpresenttheir country ofresidence’sequivalentdocumentation.

• CertificateApplicants:Submitcopiesofyour professionallicensuretotheOfficeofAdmissions (maybe maybeuploadedtoGradCASorsent via emailtoadmissions@salus.edu)

• EducationalResume/CurriculumVitae–the documentshouldlist,inchronologicalorder,an applicant'seducationand workexperiences, publications, honorsandachievementstodate. SubmittedthroughtheGradCASapplicationportal.

• Arrangeforoneletterofevaluationtobesubmitted throughtheGradCASapplicationportalonyour behalf.ReferenceswillbecontactedbyGradCASand providedwithinstructionsonhowtosubmitan evaluationelectronically.The reference maybeone ofthe following:

• Ateachingfacultymember(attheundergraduate levelorabove)orresearch/clinicalsupervisor assessingyourabilitytocompletegraduate work, andqualificationsforaprofessionalscholarly career;or

• Apersonwithauthority(i.e.worksupervisor,OT professional,etc.)regardingyourworkand/or assessingyourqualificationsforgraduate education,abilitytocompletegraduate work,and qualificationsforaprofessionalscholarlycareer.

• Thereferenceshouldbefromsomeone whoisnot relatedtotheapplicantandis familiar withthe applicant'sacademic work,employmentrecord, and/or personalcharacteristics.

• InternationalStudents,pleasereviewthesection belowforanyadditionalrequirementsneeded.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

Pleasenote:ItwillbenecessaryforanyOTDdegreeor certificatestudenttobelongto theAmericanOccupational TherapyAssociation(AOTA) inordertoaccesscertain libraryresources.*

*Thisrequirementmaybe waivedfortheCertificate programsonly,asdeterminedonacasebycasebasis.

InternationalStudents&Practitioners

Note:Forinternationalstudentswho wishtopracticeinthe U.S.,thepost-professionalOTDdegreedoesnotguarantee eligibilityto sit fortheNationalBoardforCertificationin OccupationalTherapy(NBCOT).Formoreinformationon eligibilityrequirements,pleasevisittheNBCOT website.

Internationalstudents whoare interestedinapplyingtothe post-professionalOTDprogramareadvisedtospeaktothe OfficeofAdmissionspriortoapplication.Please call 800.824.6262tospeakwithanadmissionscounselor.

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

• Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesall post-secondarystudiescompleted.Pleaseconsultthe agency’swebsite forrequirementstocompletethe evaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuoLingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

• IfsubmittingTOEFLiBT scores,pleaseusethe GradCAScodeofB886.

• IfsubmittinganapprovedalternateEnglish proficiencyexam,pleasesendofficialscoresdirectly toSalusUniversity,OfficeofAdmissions.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFLiBT, TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuoLingo,exceptionswillbe consideredforforeignapplicantswho meetoneofthe followingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

Admissionproceduresandpoliciesincludeappropriate considerationofanindividualapplicant’seducational

credentialsandprofessionalexperience.Inaddition,itis expectedthatthesuccessfulcandidatefortheOTDor Certificateprogramwillpossess:

• Adocumentedrecordofacademicachievement.

• Demonstratedacademiccompetencyin mathematics/quantitative methods.

• Englishlanguage skills(bothwrittenandoral) essentialtothe successfulcompletionofthe coursework.

Interview Process

Duringthereviewprocess,the academicbackgroundofthe applicantisassessedtodetermineacademiceligibilityand theirentrypointintotheDoctorofOccupationalTherapy (OTD)orCertificateprograms.Eachcandidateis evaluatedbythe CollegeofHealthSciences,Education andRehabilitationAdmissionsCommitteeandthe evaluationincludesaformalinterview.Theinterviewwill providefurtherinsightintothe applicant’scharacterand motivation,andallowsanapplicanttheopportunityto speakwithfacultywithintheCollege.Interviewsmaybe heldviaphoneorvirtually.

NotificationofAcceptance

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis.Uponreceiptofacceptance,an applicantisrequiredtocompletetheMatriculation Supplementforminordertoreserveaseatintheprogram.

AdvancedStandingorTransferCredit

AspertheCollegeofHealthSciences,Educationand Rehabilitationpolicy,creditbytransfer maybeaccepted foranycourse withinthecurriculumwhenitisdetermined thatthetransfercourseissubstantiallyequivalenttothat offeredbytheCollegeandOT program.Thisequivalency willbedeterminedbythecourseinstructorandthe programdirector.Onlycoursesinwhichthestudent receivesagradeof‘B’orabovewillbeconsideredfor transfer.Themaximumnumberofsemesterhourcreditsa studentmayearnbytransferissix(6)semesterhour credits.Nocreditisgivenforexperientiallearning.

DefermentofAdmission

Anacceptedstudent withanunforeseen,extenuating circumstanceprohibitingthemfrommatriculatingmay requestadefermentofadmissioninwriting.Therequest mustbedirectedtoboththeDeanofStudent Affairsand theOTDProgramDirector,andmadeviatheOfficeof

Admissions.

Fordefermentconsideration,thefollowingisrequired:

• Adefermentrequestsubmittedinwriting byDecember15,beforetheJanuarystartdate,or byAugust1,beforetheSeptember startdate,ofthe program.Pleasenote,submissionofadeferral requestbythedeadlinedoesnotguaranteeapproval.

• Officialdocumentationverifyingtheextenuating circumstance.

• Allmatriculationmaterials mustbereceived(as directedintheUniversity’sofficial Letterof Acceptance).

Ifdefermentisapproved:

• Admissionwillbeextendedtothenextacademic year.

• Adeferment will notextendbeyondoneadmission cycle.

• Thestudent mustcontactthe OfficeofAdmissions,in writing,byNovember30ofthedeferredadmission calendar year,ifenteringinthespringterm,or byJuly22ifenteringinthe fallterm,regarding his/herintentiontoresumeenrollment.

• Thestudent willberequiredtomeetwitha member ofthe AdmissionsCommittee priortomatriculation (thismaybedoneinpersonor viaphone/online).

Ifadeferralrequestisdenied:

• Astudenthastheoptionto withdrawacceptancefrom theProgram,andreapplythroughGRADCASfor futureadmission.Forquestionsregardingthispolicy, pleasecontacttheOfficeofAdmissionsat admissions@salus.edu.

TeachingandScholarshipinHigherEducation Certificate

Gainacomprehensiveunderstandingofteachingand scholarshipinacademia.Thiscertificatepreparesstudents fortheroleofteachingingraduateprograms,developing courses,designingconferenceproposals, writinggrant applications,andreviewingthe manuscriptsubmission process.

• TeachinginHigherEducation(2credits)

• GrantWritingandDisseminatingScholarship(3 credits)

Teaching and Scholarship in Higher Education certificate credits can be applied toward the OTD.

Total Credit Hours: 5.0

Post-BaccalaureateProgramsin HealthSciences

DarrylHorn,Ph.D.,ProgramDirector

EducationalGoals

1. Todevelopstudents’academicandstudyskillsso thattheyarepreparedtobesuccessfulatthestartofa graduate/professionalhealthprofessionsdegree program

2. Todevelopstudents’scientific skillssothattheyhave afoundationalknowledgeinbasichealthprofessions sciences

3. Toexposestudentstopatient careexperiencesina varietyofsettingsanddisciplines

Post-BaccalaureateCertificateinHealth Sciences

ThePost-Baccalaureate inHealthSciencesprogramoffers studentsinterestedinpursuingagraduateorprofessional degreeinthehealthsciencestheopportunityto strengthen theirscientificbackgroundoruseitasarecordenhancer, boosttheirCV,orearnprerequisitecoursecredits.The biggestadvantagetocompletingtheprogramisthatit makesastudentacompetitive applicantforanyhealth professionsprogramto whichtheyapply.

Studentsinthecertificateprogramwillreceivean introductiontopatientcareandhavetheopportunityto observewithintheUniversity’sclinicalfacilities,along withcareerguidancetoassisttheminachievingtheir ultimateprofessional goals.Eligiblestudentsacceptedinto thePost-baccalaureateprogramwhosuccessfullycomplete thecertificate,submitacompleteapplication,and meetthe programprerequisiterequirementswillbeguaranteedan interviewto aSalusprogramoftheirchoice.

Admissions

SalusUniversity'sPost-baccalaureateProgramaccepts applicationstoboththeHealthSciencesTrackand the Speech-LanguagePathologyTrackcertificatesonline throughtheGradCASapplicationservice.

Theintendedprogramstartdate ofthe Post-baccalaureate Program Health Sciences Track isSeptemberofeach year.ApplicationsreceivedonorbeforeJuly1oftheyear ofdesiredenrollmentaregivenpriorityconsideration.

Theintendedprogramstartdate ofthe Post-baccalaureate

Program Speech-Language Pathology Track isJulyof eachyear(Septemberstartispossible withpermission fromprogram). Applicationsreceivedonorbefore June 1oftheyearofdesiredenrollmentaregivenpriority consideration.

• Applicationsareacceptedonarollingbasis.

• Reviewandselectionbeginafterapplicantssubmitall thenecessarydocuments viathe GradCAS applicationservice.

• Toreceivepriorityconsideration,applicantsare encouragedtoapplyearlyandtocompletethe applicationrequirementsassoonaspossible.

• Duringthereviewprocessforthecertificateprogram, theacademicbackgroundoftheapplicantisassessed todetermineacademiceligibilityandtheevaluation includesaninterviewwiththe programdirector.

• SelectedcoursesinthePost-baccalaureateProgram tracksareopentonon-degree seekingstudents wishingtoexpandtheirknowledgeandskillsinthe healthsciences.

Criteria&Prerequisites

AllapplicantstothePost-baccalaureateCertificate ProgrammustholdaBachelor'sdegree,oritsinternational equivalent, fromanaccreditedinstitution.

AnoverallGPAof2.70orhigherisrecommendedfor applicationtothisprogram.

Post-baccalaureateapplicantswhodesiretopursuethe PhysicianAssistantStudiesdegreemusthavea minimum undergraduatecumulativeand scienceGPAof3.0.

ToBeConsideredanApplicantMust:

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS.If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• Click Add Program atthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University, Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Health Sciences Program.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• Note: Within the Program Materials section is where you will be able to indicate to which Postbaccalaureate track (Health Sciences Track or Speech-Language Pathology Track) you would like to apply.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired. Paymentmaybe madethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toGradCAS.FinaltranscriptsindicatingBachelor’s degreeconferredarerequiredpriortothestartofthe program.

• Note:ifanapplicanthasappliedto aSalus Universitydegreeprogramwithinthecurrent applicationcycle,andtherehavebeennochanges totheiracademicrecord,previouslysubmitted transcriptsmaybeusedtowardthecertificate programapplication.PleasecheckwiththeOffice ofAdmissionsinordertodetermineifofficial transcriptswillneedtobesubmittedonceagain.

• Completethefollowingshortansweressays (maximum250 wordseach):

• Describe how participation in the Postbaccalaureate program will benefit your academic and/or career goals.

• In what ways do you expect your particular skills, experience and perspective to contribute to the program’s learning community?

• Submitoneletterofrecommendationthroughthe GradCASapplicationportalfromanindividualwho candescribe yourskills,accomplishmentsand personality,suchasaprofessororsupervisor.

• SubmitaCV/ResumethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.Thisshouldincludetheapplicant’s education, workexperience,publications,honorsor achievements,andcommunity/extracurricular activitiestodate.

• Applicantsseekingto matriculateintothecertificate programmustcompleteasuccessful face-to-faceor onlineinterviewwiththeprogramdirector.

• Students who wishtoearnacertificatemust meetthe

requirements forclinicalobservation(e.g., backgroundchecks)priortoregistrationfor IntroductiontoPatientCareI.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

• Students willberequiredtomeet Universitycompliancerequirements upon matriculation.

InternationalStudents

Importantinformationforinternationalstudents:

Please be aware that Salus University cannot issue student visas for the Post-Baccalaureate in Health Sciences Certificate Program. International students who already possess an appropriate visa in order to study in the United States may apply to the program and are responsible for ensuring that the visa is valid for the duration of the program.

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective

communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFL iBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptions willbeconsideredforforeignapplicants who meetoneof thefollowingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommitteeexaminesallaspectsofan applicant’sbackground includingacademicachievement, healthfield-relatedexperiencesandcareergoalsinmaking admissionsdecisions.

TheAdmissionsCommitteeconsidersapplicantsbasedon their motivationtosucceedintheprogram,the demonstrationofstrongintellectualaptitudeandtheability forindependentthinking.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriamayreceive aninvitationtointerview, whichprovidesfurtherinsight intotheapplicant’s characterand motivation,andallowsanapplicantthe opportunitytospeakwiththe programdirectorand/ora facultymember.Careerobjectivesarediscussedand programareasofspecialinterestsareexploredinaneffort toanalyzehowthe programcanmatchtheapplicant’s needs.Theshortansweressaysandinterviewalsoallows theinterviewertoassess writing,speaking,listeningand analyticalskillswhichareveryimportantto thesuccessful completionoftheprogram.Interviews maybeconducted

onlineorin-person.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculation

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis,aftercompletionoftheinterview. Uponreceiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopay a$500matriculationfeetothe Universitypriortothestart ofclasses,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$500 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation.

SLP GraduateProgram

StudentsacceptedintothePost-BaccalaureateProgram

SLPTrackwithanoverallGPAof3.5orhigherfromtheir undergraduateinstitutionwill beautomaticallyaccepted intotheSLPgraduateprogramuponcompletionofthe PBPSLPTrackcertificate,giventhe followingconditions aremet:

• MaintainanoverallGPAof3.5orhigherinthePBP coursework

• Earnagradeof"A-"orhigher inIntrotoPatientCare 1&2

Non-DegreeSeekingStudents

SelectedcoursesinthePost-baccalaureateProgramin HealthSciencesareopentonon-degreeseekingstudents wishingtoexpandtheirknowledgeandskillsinthehealth sciences.

Allcoursesmaybetakenonanalacartebasis,exceptfor IntroductiontoPatientCareI &IIandCareerGuidance& AcademicSuccess.The maximumcredittotalallowedasa non-certificateseekingstudent is24credits.

PBP-5030,PBP-5040,PBP-5031,andPBP-5041: Requires matriculationinto Post-Bacc program.

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Post-BaccalaureateCertificateinHealth Sciences/SLPTrack

ThePost-baccalaureatePrograminHealthSciences–Speech-LanguagePathologyTrackisdesignedto prepare studentstoexcelacademicallyandprofessionallyby providingarigorous,holisticandcomprehensive experiencethatwillestablishafoundationnecessaryfor theirsuccessinthefieldofSpeech-LanguagePathology.

StudentswhocompletetheSpeech-LanguagePathology Trackareeligibletopursuetwocareeroptions:

Speech-LanguagePathologyAssistant(SLPA)

Speech-languagepathologyassistants(SLPAs)aresupport personnelwho, followingacademiccoursework, fieldwork,andon-the-jobtraining,performtasks prescribed,directed,andsupervisedbyASHA-certified speech-languagepathologists(AmericanSpeechLanguage-HearingAssociation,n.d.).

TheSpeech-LanguagePathologyTrackprovidesstudents withallofthe necessarycontent-specificcoursework requiredtobecomeanSLPA.CompletionofSLPA Practicum1and2fulfillstheacademicequivalentofthe ASHAAssistantModules,the prerequisitecourses,the clinicalfield workrequirement,andpreparesstudentsto takethe SLPAnationalexam.

Speech-LanguagePathologist(SLP)

Speech-languagepathologistsarehealthcareprofessionals whoidentify,assess,and treatspeechandlanguage problemsaswellasswallowingdisorders(American

Speech-Language-HearingAssociation).

TheSpeech-LanguagePathologyTrackprovidesallofthe content-specificcourseworkthatCAAaccreditedgraduate programsrequireforadmission.Requiredobservation hours(25)arealsointegratedintotheprogram.

Curriculumhighlights:

• Coursescanbetakenasafull certificate, withup to9transfercredits;inordertobeconsideredfortransfer credit,thecoursemust:

1.BeequivalenttoanSLPprerequisiteinterms ofcontent

2.Thestudent musthavereceivedaB-orhigher

• Coursescanbetakenalacarte withcoordinator approval.Non-certificatestudentswishingtotakethe SLPAPracticumcoursesmust meetthe followingcriteria:

1.Completedbachelor’sdegreeinCSD

2.Student musthavereceived aB-orhigherinall SLPprerequisitecoursesORbeintheprocessofre-taking necessarycourses

• Thefullcertificateis30-34creditsandcanbe completedinapproximately1yearofstudy

SLP GraduateAdmissions

Eligiblestudentsacceptedinto thePost-Baccalaureate Program-SLPtrackwhosuccessfullycompletethe certificate,submitacomplete application,and meetthe programprerequisiterequirementswillbeguaranteedan interviewto SalusSLPgraduateprogram.

StudentsacceptedintothePost-BaccalaureateProgram

SLPTrackwithanoverallGPAof3.5orhigherfromtheir undergraduateinstitutionwill beautomaticallyaccepted intotheSLPgraduateprogramuponcompletionofthe PBPSLPTrackcertificate,giventhe followingconditions aremet:

1.MaintainanoverallGPAof3.5orhigherinthe PBPcoursework

2.Earnagradeof"A-"orhigherinIntroto PatientCare1&2

Admissions

SalusUniversity'sPost-baccalaureateProgramaccepts applicationstoboththeHealthSciencesTrackand the Speech-LanguagePathologyTrackcertificatesonline throughtheGradCASapplicationservice.

Theintendedprogramstartdate ofthe Post-baccalaureate Program Health Sciences Track isSeptemberofeach year.ApplicationsreceivedonorbeforeJuly1oftheyear ofdesiredenrollmentaregivenpriorityconsideration.

Theintendedprogramstartdate ofthe Post-baccalaureate Program Speech-Language Pathology Track isJulyof eachyear(Septemberstartispossible withpermission fromprogram). Applicationsreceivedonorbefore June 1oftheyearofdesiredenrollmentaregivenpriority consideration.

• Applicationsareacceptedonarollingbasis.

• Reviewandselectionbeginafterapplicantssubmitall thenecessarydocuments viathe GradCAS applicationservice.

• Toreceivepriorityconsideration,applicantsare encouragedtoapplyearlyandtocompletethe applicationrequirementsassoonaspossible.

• Duringthereviewprocessforthecertificateprogram, theacademicbackgroundoftheapplicantisassessed todetermineacademiceligibilityandtheevaluation includesaninterviewwiththe programdirector.

• SelectedcoursesinthePost-baccalaureateProgram tracksareopentonon-degree seekingstudents wishingtoexpandtheirknowledgeandskillsinthe healthsciences.

Criteria&Prerequisites

AllapplicantstothePost-baccalaureateCertificate ProgrammustholdaBachelor'sdegree,oritsinternational equivalent, fromanaccreditedinstitution.

AnoverallGPAof2.70orhigherisrecommendedfor applicationtothisprogram.

Post-baccalaureateapplicantswhodesiretopursuethe PhysicianAssistantStudiesdegreemusthavea minimum undergraduatecumulativeand scienceGPAof3.0.

ToBeConsideredanApplicantMust:

• SubmitacompletedapplicationthroughGradCAS.If newtotheGradCASapplicationportal,youwillneed tocreateanewaccount.Onceyouraccountis created:

• Click Add Program atthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University, Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Health Sciences Program

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory,

SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• Note: Within the Program Materials section is where you will be able to indicate to which Postbaccalaureate track (Health Sciences Track or Speech-Language Pathology Track) you would like to apply.

• UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource.

• Anon-refundablefeeof$138.00isrequired. Paymentmaybe madethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.

• Submitofficialtranscripts fromallcollegesand universitiesattended(orcurrentlyattending)directly toGradCAS.FinaltranscriptsindicatingBachelor’s degreeconferredarerequiredpriortothestartofthe program.

• Note:ifanapplicanthasappliedto aSalus Universitydegreeprogramwithinthecurrent applicationcycle,andtherehavebeennochanges totheiracademicrecord,previouslysubmitted transcriptsmaybeusedtowardthecertificate programapplication.PleasecheckwiththeOffice ofAdmissionsinordertodetermineifofficial transcriptswillneedtobesubmittedonceagain.

• Completethefollowingshortansweressays (maximum250 wordseach):

• Describe how participation in the Postbaccalaureate program will benefit your academic and/or career goals.

• In what ways do you expect your particular skills, experience and perspective to contribute to the program’s learning community?

• Submitoneletterofrecommendationthroughthe GradCASapplicationportalfromanindividualwho candescribe yourskills,accomplishmentsand personality,suchasaprofessororsupervisor.

• SubmitaCV/ResumethroughtheGradCAS applicationportal.Thisshouldincludetheapplicant’s education, workexperience,publications,honorsor achievements,andcommunity/extracurricular activitiestodate.

• Applicantsseekingto matriculateintothecertificate programmustcompleteasuccessful face-to-faceor onlineinterviewwiththeprogramdirector.

• Students who wishtoearnacertificatemust meetthe requirements forclinicalobservation(e.g., backgroundchecks)priortoregistrationfor IntroductiontoPatientCareI.

• Allcredentialssubmittedonbehalfofanapplicant becomeapartofthatapplicant’sfile withthe Universityandcannotbereturned.

• Students willberequiredtomeet Universitycompliancerequirements upon matriculation.

InternationalStudents

Importantinformationforinternationalstudents:

Please be aware that Salus University cannot issue student visas for the Post-Baccalaureate in Health Sciences Certificate Program. International students who already possess an appropriate visa in order to study in the United States may apply to the program and are responsible for ensuring that the visa is valid for the duration of the program.

InternationalTranscripts

Forapplicants whohaveattendedforeignandFrenchCanadianschools,pleaseprovidetheOfficeofAdmissions withthefollowinginformation:

Acourse-by-coursecredentialreviewfrom aNACESrecognizedagencywhichevidencesallpostsecondarystudiescompleted. Pleaseconsulttheagency’s website forrequirementstocompletetheevaluation.

• Recommendedagenciesinclude:

• WorldEducationServices

• SpanTran

• Anofficialcredentialevaluation(notacopy) mustbe sent fromtheevaluationservicedirectlyto:Officeof Admissions,SalusUniversity,8360OldYorkRoad, ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Applicantsalso havetheoptiontosubmittheir credentialevaluationdirectlytoGradCAS. Ifyou choosethisoption,pleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetails.

EnglishLanguageProficiency

FluencyinwrittenandspokenEnglishisessentialfor successinaSalusUniversityacademicprogramaswellas

tohelpensurepatient/client/studentsafetyand/oreffective communicationwithmembersofahealthcareoreducation team.

OfficialresultsfromtheTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials, IELTSorDuolingoexaminationarerequiredofallnonnativeEnglishspeakers.One oftheseapprovedexams mustbetakenwithintwo yearspriortothestartdateofthe enteringclassto whichanapplicantseeksadmission.

While werecommendthatapplicantssubmitTOEFL iBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSorDuolingo,exceptions willbeconsideredforforeignapplicants who meetoneof thefollowingcriteria*:

1. successfullycompletedadegreeordiploma held fromanaccredited,post-secondaryinstitutionwhere thecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish,andprovide evidencethatitwasconducted inEnglish;or

2. successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram

*Note: Allexemptionmaterialsandotherappealsare reviewedonacase-by-casebasisandsubjecttothe admissioncommittee’sfinaldiscretion.Shouldany exceptionsnotbeacceptedtowardtheEnglishlanguage requirement,theOfficeofAdmissionswillinformthe applicantofanalternativetofulfillit.

AdmissionsSelectionProcess

TheAdmissionsCommitteeexaminesallaspectsofan applicant’sbackground includingacademicachievement, healthfield-relatedexperiencesandcareergoalsinmaking admissionsdecisions.

TheAdmissionsCommitteeconsidersapplicantsbasedon their motivationtosucceedintheprogram,the demonstrationofstrongintellectualaptitudeandtheability forindependentthinking.

Interview Process

Individualssuccessfullymeetingtherequiredadmissions selectioncriteriamayreceive aninvitationtointerview, whichprovidesfurtherinsight intotheapplicant’s characterand motivation,andallowsanapplicantthe opportunitytospeakwiththe programdirectorand/ora facultymember.Careerobjectivesarediscussedand programareasofspecialinterestsareexploredinaneffort toanalyzehowthe programcanmatchtheapplicant’s needs.Theshortansweressaysandinterviewalsoallows theinterviewertoassess writing,speaking,listeningand analyticalskillswhichareveryimportantto thesuccessful

completionoftheprogram.Interviews maybeconducted onlineorin-person.

NotificationofAcceptanceandMatriculation

Anapplicant maybenotified ofhisorheracceptanceona rollingadmissionsbasis,aftercompletionoftheinterview. Uponreceiptofacceptance,anapplicantisrequiredtopay a$500matriculationfeetothe Universitypriortothestart ofclasses,payableasfollows:

• Returnthe matriculationformalongwitha$500 depositwithin14daysofthedateoftheacceptance letter.

• Allmoniesreceivedaboveare non-refundableand willbeappliedtowardfirsttermfees.

StudentswillberequiredtomeetUniversitycompliance requirements uponmatriculation.

SLP GraduateProgram

StudentsacceptedintothePost-BaccalaureateProgram SLPTrackwithanoverallGPAof3.5orhigherfromtheir undergraduateinstitutionwill beautomaticallyaccepted intotheSLPgraduateprogramuponcompletionofthe PBPSLPTrackcertificate,giventhe followingconditions aremet:

• MaintainanoverallGPAof3.5orhigherinthePBP coursework

• Earnagradeof"A-"orhigher inIntrotoPatientCare 1&2

Non-DegreeSeekingStudents

SelectedcoursesinthePost-baccalaureateProgramin HealthSciencesareopentonon-degreeseekingstudents wishingtoexpandtheirknowledgeandskillsinthehealth sciences.

Allcoursesmaybetakenonanalacartebasis,exceptfor IntroductiontoPatientCareI &IIandCareerGuidance& AcademicSuccess.The maximumcredittotalallowedasa non-certificateseekingstudent is24credits.

SLP-4030,SLP-4040,SLP-4031,andSLP-4041: Requires matriculationinto Post-Bacc SLP program.

**Mustcompleteminimumof 24creditsincluding PatientCareI&II

Credit Hours: 34.0

AcademicAffairsDivisionofGlobal, Interprofessional,andSpecializedProgramming

MelissaVitek,OD,FAAO,PNAP,Dean

Mission

Themissionofthe Academic AffairsDivisionofGlobal, Interprofessional,andSpecializedProgrammingisto facilitateinnovative,partneredapproachestoprofessional growthanddevelopment,includinginterprofessional educationforcollaborativepractice(IPECP)toimprove patientandclientoutcomes.

Programming

• InterprofessionalEducationforCollaborative Practice(IPECP)forpreceptorsandalumni,faculty development,andstudents.

• Clinicaltrainingprogramsforinternational students,bothdegreeand non-degree.

• Profession-specific,interprofessional,andIPECP continuingeducationforcurrentfaculty,preceptors,and alumni.

• Profession-specific,interprofessional,andIPECP certificatesand microcredentialbadgingprograms.

• Requiredhealthcare-specifictrainingsfor students, faculty,andalumni.

• Internationalstudentservices.

• Lunchand LearnsfortheSaluscommunity.

• Administrativesupportfor:

• Internationalinternships

• Cohort-specificinternationalanddomestic certificates

MScinClinicalOptometrywithanAdvancedStudies

CertificateDegreeProgram(p.133)

MScinClinicalOptometrywithan AdvancedStudiesCertificateDegree Program

SalusUniversity’sDivisionofGlobal,Interprofessional, andSpecializedProgrammingoffersaMasterofScience inClinicalOptometry(MSCO) withanAdvancedStudies

CertificateDegreeprogramforinternationalophthalmic practitionersdesiringtoadvancetheirknowledgeandskills inoptometriccareandtoexperiencespecializedtraining withinaspecificcontentarea.Thisdegreeprogram featuresbiomedicaland visualsciences,clinicalsciences,

researchdesignand application,and smallgrouplearning experiences,deliveredin38semester hourcreditsovera 12-monthperiod.Thisprogramisdeliveredinafull-time programofstudytakingplaceatSalusUniversity,Elkins Park,PA,USAorviaa hybrid trackwherestudentscan participateindidacticcourseworkandexaminations deliveredonlineduringthefirsttwoQuartersandthen cometocampusforhands-ontrainingduringthesecond twoQuarters.

Mastersof ScienceinFourModules

TheMSCOportionofthedegreeprogramiscomprisedof four modules,eachcontainingaseriesofcourseswith compilationsoflectures, workshops,clinicalskills training,controlledpatientcareandresearch.

Module1:FoundationsofBasicScience

Module2:Optometric ApplicationsandOphthalmic Disease

Module3:ClinicalPracticeandApplications

Module4:ResearchDesignandApplications

AdvancedStudiesCertificates

Thisdegreeprogramoffersstudentstheopportunityto customizetheirexperiencebygainingspecialized knowledgeandskillswhileearninganadditionalcredential withinaspecificcontentarea.

ThecurrentAdvancedStudiescontentofferingsare:

• AdvancedStudiesinBinocularVisionandVision Therapy

• AdvancedStudiesinVisionImpairmentand Rehabilitation

• AdvancedStudiesinContactLens

TheMasterofScienceinClinicalOptometrywithan AdvancedStudiesCertificatedegreeprogramstartsin Augustofeachcalendar year.

Admissions

Thefollowingitemsshouldbecompletedoruploaded throughtheGradCASapplicationportral.

• Acompletedapplication.IfnewtotheGradCAS applicationportal,youwillneedtocreateanaccount. (UtilizetheGradCASApplicantHelpCenterasa resource).

• ClickAddProgramatthetopoftheapplication homepage.

• Usethesearchfilterstolocate the Salus University,MasterofScienceinClinical Optometryprogram.

• Completetheapplication'sfourcoresections: PersonalInformation,AcademicHistory, SupportingInformation,andProgramMaterials.

• Paymentofthenon-refundablefeeof$138.00.

• Acourse-by-courseforeigncredentialevaluation fromaNACESrecognizedagencyconfirmingthatall ofanapplicant’spost-secondarystudiesareatleast equivalenttoaBachelor’sdegreelevelina visionrelatedfieldsuchasoptics,optometryor ophthalmology.PleaseviewGradCASforeign transcriptsinstructionsfor moredetailsonsubmitting anofficialcredentialevaluationthroughthe applicationportal.Recommendedagenciesinclude WorldEducationServicesand SpanTran.Official credentialevaluationsinoriginalpaperformmayalso besentfromtheevaluationservicetoSalus University,OfficeofAdmissions,8360OldYork Road,ElkinsPark,PA19027.

• Fornon-nativeEnglishspeakers,officialresultsfrom theTOEFLiBT,TOEFLEssentials,IELTSor Duolingoexaminationarerequired.Exceptionswill beconsidered.*

• Examscoresmustbedated withintwo yearsprior tothestartdateoftheprogram.Minimumscore recommendations:

• TOEFLiBT:70orabove.Ifsubmitting TOEFLiBT scores,pleaseuse theGradCAS codeofB886.

• IELTS:5.5orabove. IfsubmittingIELTS scores,pleasesendscoresdirectlytoSalus University,OfficeofAdmissions.

• DuolingoEnglishTest:95orabove.If submittingDuolingoscores,pleasesend scores viaDuolingotoSalusUniversity,Officeof Admissions.

*Exceptionswillbeconsideredfornon-native English speakingapplicants who successfullycompletedadegree ordiplomaheldfromanaccredited,post-secondary institutionwherethecourseworkwasentirelyinEnglish, andprovideevidencethatit wasconductedinEnglish;OR successfullycompleted,andprovideevidenceof,an approvedEnglishlanguagelearner’sprogram.

• Applicants fromSaudi ArabiamustsubmitaSaudi ArabianCulturalMission(SACM)guarantee. ApplicantswithoutaSACM guarantee,and who meet allotherrequirements, willbeissuedaprovisional acceptanceletter.

• Oneletterofrecommendationfromaprofessional organization,teacherorcolleague.

• PersonalGoalStatementdetailingyourreasonsfor choosingtheMSCOdegreeandyourpost-degree careerplans(minimum900 words,maximum1100 words).

Thefollowingitemsarealsorequiredforadmissiontothe program:

• Completionofasuccessfulinterviewwithamember oftheDepartmentofInternationalandContinuing EducationAdmissions Committee.Interviews may takeplaceface-to-faceoronlinevia video conference.

• Abilityto meetUniversitycompliancerequirements uponmatriculation.

Please note: All documents that are not in English must include a notarized English translation.

FacultyatSalusUniversity

Ahmed,Naveed,DMSc,MPAS,MP-C AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Alstrin,Katherine,EdD,EdM AssistantProfessor,CHER,BlindnessandLowVision

Amos,Gwenn,OD,MPH,CMPA AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Andersson, Robert,PhD AssistantProfessor,CHER,Biomedicine,Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry

Appel,SarahD.,OD ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Aravamudhan,Radhika,PhD,EdD Associaterofessor,OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Armandi,Maria,OD Instructor,Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry

BarkerII,FelixM.,OD ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Barsotti,Robert,PhD AssociateProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Bennett,G.Richard,OD Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Bergstrom,Jennifer,EdD,CCC-SLP AssistantProfessor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Blaha,Rebecca,AuD AssistantProfessor,OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Blaustein,BernardH.,OD ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Boka,Maria,MPAS,-PA-C AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Bondurant,Lindsay,PhD,CCC-A AssociateProfessor,Osborne CollegeofAudiology, Residential

Boyd,Anthony,OD Instructor,Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry

Brackley,Rachel,OD,FAAO AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Bray,Victor,PhD,FNAP AssociateProfessor,Osborne CollegeofAudiology

Brilliant,RichardL.,OD,FAAO ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Brim,Brianna,MOT,PhD,OTR/L,CPAM, CLIPP AssistantProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

Caldwell,JamesM.,OD,EdD Associateprofessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Casser, Linda,OD,FAAO,FNAP ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Chigbu,DeGaulleI.,OD,MS,FBCLA,FCOptom, FAAO,Dipl. Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Chronister,Connie L.,OD,MS Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Ciccarone,Dawn,MS,OTR/L,CLVT AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Ciner,EliseB.,OD Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Coyne,Alissa,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Dayshaw-Barker,Pierrette,PhD ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

DeMoss,Christin,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

DeVeaux,Brandi,MS,OTR/L,CLT AssistantProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

DiStefano, Anthony,OD,MEd,MPH,FAAO ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Ditoro,Rachel,MSPAS,PA-C AssociateProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Dizhoor,AlexanderM.,PhD Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Draper,Erin,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Duncan,Chad,PhD,AssociateProfessor

AssociateProfessor,CHER,OrthoticsandProsthetics

Edmonds,Kimberly,MS,CCC-SLP AssistantProfessor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Ellsworth-Neiman,Jamie,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Fickett,Gabriel,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Fischer,Michelle,MMS AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistantProgram

Fitzgerald,John,DO,FACOG AssociateProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Foy,Caitlyn,DOT,MOTR/L AssociateProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

Gidosh,Nichloas,OD,FAAO AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Graboyes,Marcy,BA AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Grasso,Anna,MS,OTR/LCAPS AssociateProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

Greenspan, LynnD.,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Gurwood,AndrewS.,OD Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Gutman-Britchkow,Michelle, OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

HallIII,James,BS,MA,PhD Professor,OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Hatch,Stanley,OD,MPH,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Hehar,Navpreet,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Higa, Laine,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Holt,Stephanie,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Horn,Darryl,PhD

AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry, OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Huebner,Kathleen,PhD ProfessorEmeritus,CHER

Hughart,Jiovanne,BS,MA,MBA, AuD Adjunct,OsborneCollegeofAudiology, Residential

Jenewein,Erin,OD AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Kaiser,Helene,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Karbach,Nicholas,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Kelly,JamesMMS,PA-C AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistantStudies program

Kenny,Erin,OD,FAAO AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Killen, Chad,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Kim,ByungJosh,BS,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Kruemmling,Brooke,PhD,COMS AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Kwak,Doan,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Labib,Bisant,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Leburg,Stephanie,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Lewis,Thomas L.,OD,PhD Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Lim, Alice,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Lombardi,Lorraine,PhD ProfessorEmerita,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Lueders,Kerry,MS,COMS, TVI,CLVT AssociateProfessor,CHER,BlindnessandLowVision

Lustig, Amy,PhD,MPH,CCC-SLP AssistantProfessor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Maffit,Jamie,MS,COMS,CLVT

AssistantProfessor,CHER,BlindnessandLowVision

Maglione, AshleyKay,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Maharay,Kara,CCC,SLP,BCS-S AssistantProfessor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Malloy,Kelly,OD,FAAO,Dipl. Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Mani,Shital,BS,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Marcy,Sharon,MS,OTR/L AssistantProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

MartinMayro,Patricia,MA, CCC-SLP AssistantProfessor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Marunde,Elizabeth,OD Instructor,Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry

McCormick,ChristineK.,MMS AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Meagher, Andrew,OD,FAAO AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Meiyeppen,Siva,OD,FAAO AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Meltzer,David,OD,MBA AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Minhas,Bhawan,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Miriello,Mark,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Muthard,Virginia, CPO/L.FAAOP Instructor,OrthoticsandProsthetics

Myers,Bre,AuD

AssociateProfessor,Osborne CollegeofAudiology

Myung-Shin,Jenny,BS,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Nyman,Jeffrey,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Offerdahl-McGowan,Tracy, BSc,PharmD AssociateProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Olshevskaya,Elena

Instructor,Research

Orr,Cara,PA-C AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Owen,Jonette, AuD AssociateProfessor,Osborne CollegeofAudiology

Pagani,JeanMarie,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Parisi,Maria,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Patrizi,Korey,OD AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Pelino,Carlo,OD,FAAO AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Perla,Fabiana,EdD,COMS,CLVR AssociateProfessor,CER,Blindnessand LowVision

Peshenko,Igor,PhD AssistantProfessor,Research

Pfeiffer,Enrique,MD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Pienkowski,Martin,PhD AssociateProfessor,Osborne CollegeofAudiology

Pilchman,Jennifer,PA-C AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Puccillo,Jeanne-Marie,MSPAS,PA-C AssistantProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Quinlan,Julie,MPO,MS,COP,ATC Instructor,CHER,OrthoticsandProsthetics

Rajan,Jenny, AuD,CCC-A, FAAA AssistantProfessor,OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Roman,Aaron AssistantProfessor,OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Ruckdeschel, Anne,MA,CCC-SLP,CBIS Instructor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Salmon,Kelly, SLPD,CCC-SLP,BCS-S,CLT-LANA AssociateProfessor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Scheiman,Mitchell,OD,PhD,FAAO Professor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Scombordi-Raghu,Brandy,OD

AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Sedunov,Elizabeth, AuD AssistantProfessor,OsborneCollegeofAudiology

Serianni,Robert,MS,CCC-SLP,FNAP AssociateProfessor,CHER,Speech-LanguagePathology

Sherman,Erin,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Silbert,Joel,OD ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Silverman,Fern,EdD,OTR/L AssociateProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

Smith, Audrey,PhD,CLVT,COMS ProfessorEmeritus,CHER,BlindnessandLowVision

Smith, Lachelle,MSCVRT AssociateProfessor,CHER,BlindnessandLowVision

Speirs,Michael,BA AssociateProfessor,CHER,PhysicianAssistant

Sponseller,Lauren,PhD,OTD,MSOTR/L,MEd AssociateProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

Street,Mark,OD,MS AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Sundar,Girija,PhD AssociateProfessor,Osborne CollegeofAudiology

Tariq,Fiza,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Thomas,Mary-Jo,BSN,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Tonkery,Elizabeth,OD,MPH AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Trego,MelissaE.,OD,PhD AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Trujillo,Luis,OD AssistantProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Tyszka, Andrea,OTD,MS,OTR/L,SIPT AssociateProfessor,CHER,OccupationalTherapy

Vasile,Emily,MAT,TVI,MS,CLVT AssistantProfessor,CHER,BlindnessandLowVision

Verma,Satya,OD,FAAO,FNAP,Diplomate ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

Vitek,MelissaA.,OD,FAAO AssociateProfessor,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

White,Lauren,OD Instructor,Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometry

Wormington,CharlesM.,PhD,OD,FAAO ProfessorEmeritus,PennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry

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Courses

AUB-Audiology-Bridge

AUB7001-CochlearImplantsandOtherImplantable Devices(1.5)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudents withaclear understandingofthescientific principlesandareviewof advancesintechnologyofcochlearimplants(CI)and other implantabledevicesincludingthebone-anchoredhearing aid(BAHA),activemiddleearimplants(AMEI)and auditorybrainstemimplant(ABI).Thiscoursewillreview historyofcochlearimplants,regulatoryroleofcochlear implantsandotherimplantabledevicesandoverviewof componentsandfunctionofthesedevices.Studentswill learnbasicsofelectricalstimulationand signalprocessing strategiesusedinimplantable devices,behavioraland objectiveassessmenttechniques,candidacycriteriaand factorsaffectingoutcomes,measurementtoolsforchildren andadults.

AUB7002-AdvancedAuditoryBiology1:Peripheral &Central AuditoryMechanisms(1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesadetaileddescriptionofthestructure andfunctionoftheauditorysystem.Thecoursecovers basic mechanicsandphysiologyofauditorydetectionand transductionatthelevelofthe cochlea,aswellas importantaspectsofcentralauditoryprocessing.

AUB7004-SoundTransmissionintotheCochlea(1.5)

Thiscourseexaminessound transmissioninnormaland abnormalears.Thisincludessoundtransmissionfromthe sound fieldtotheentranceoftheear,transmissionthrough theearcanal,conversionoftheacousticsignalto mechanicalvibrationsatthe eardrum,transmissionofthese vibrationsthroughthemiddleeartothecochleaand processingofthesesignalsbythecochlea.Theeffectof hearinglossateachofthesestageswillbediscussed. Conceptssuchasreflectance, admittance,groupdelayand resonance willbeexplainedintermsrelevanttoaudiology. Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,thestudent will haveacquiredaworkingknowledgeofsoundtransmission fromthesoundfieldto thecochleaandthe effectsof hearinglossateachstageofthesoundtransmissionpath.

AUB7005-Evidence-basedAudiology: Transitioning fromResearchtoClinic &Adoptionof BestPractices inAudiology(1.5)

Evidence-basedpracticeisthe useofcurrentbestevidence

inmakingdecisionsaboutindividualpatients.Itinvolves formulatingaquestion,searchingforinformation, appraisaloftheliterature,implementationandsubsequent audit.Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththe knowledgeofevidence-basedaudiology,itsprinciples,and howitisusedineverydayclinicaldecisionmakingin Audiology.

AUB7006-PediatricAudiology: CurrentTrendsin BehavioralAssessment (1.5)

Thiscoursereviewsthefundamentalprinciplesin behavioralaudiometricassessmentofyoungchildrenand patients withdevelopmentaldelay/cognitiveimpairment. Thecross-checkprinciple,incorporatingaspectsof objectivetestmeasureswithresultsofbehavioraltesting, willbeusedtohelpstudentsdevelopclinicaldecisionmakingskillsforpediatricpatients withhearingloss. Clinicalcase exampleswillbe providedasatoolto illustrateclinicalpractices. Aftersuccessfulcompletionof thiscourse,the studentshould acquirea working knowledgethat will facilitatethesuccessfulbehavioral evaluationofhearinginchildren.

AUB7007-GeneticsandHearingLoss(1.5)

Studentswillstudythebasicconceptsofgeneticsandits relationtohearingloss.Theyalso willlearnaboutthe hereditarysyndromesand birthdefectsassociated with hearingimpairments. Additionally,theywill gain knowledgeaboutaudiologiccounselingandinterpretation ofgeneticdata.

AUB7008-TopicsinPediatricHearing:Assistive Technology(1.5)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudents withan understandingofcontemporary,evidence-basedpractice forthefittingofhearingaidsforthepediatricpopulation. Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentsshould beabletousetheskills/knowledgedevelopedthroughout thiscoursetoprovidehearingaidservices(entry-level competence)tochildrenwithhearinglossandtheir families.

AUB7009-AuditoryProcessingDisorders: Behavioral Issues(1.5)

Thegeneralobjectiveofthiscourseisto providestudents withanunderstandingofdiagnosticproceduresand managementstrategiesforauditoryprocessingdisorders (APD).The emphasiswillbeontheneurobiologicalbasis ofAPD,differentialdiagnosis,and management.After

successfulcompletionofthis course,studentsshould be abletousetheirskillsandknowledgetodevelopauditory processingservicesto childrenandadults.

AUB7010-EarlyHearingDetectioninInfants(EHDI) (1.5)

Thecoursewilladdressissuesrelatingtoriskfactorsfor hearingloss,infanthearingscreeningprotocolsand constructionofaprogramforEarlyHearingDetectionin Infants.

AUB7011-AdvancedIssuesinOtoacousticEmissions (1.5)

Thiscourse willdiscussthefundamentalsofOtoacoustic Emissions(OAEs)generation, recordingand interpretation.Thecoursewilladdressthefollowing specifictopics:cochlearphysiology,typesofOAEs,OAE inclinicalpopulations,recordingtechniques, interpretation,andinclusioninclinicalprotocols.Clinical caseswillbeprovidedtoillustratetheroleofOAEin hearinglossdiagnosis. Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthis course,thestudentshouldacquirea workingknowledgeto properlyuseandsuccessfullyinterpretOAEsinclinical populations.

AUB7012-AuditoryEvokedPotentialsinPediatric& AdultABR(1.5)

Thiscourse willfocusonadvancesintheapplicationof electrophysiologicaltechniquesinthe measurementof auditoryfunction. Recentadvancesintheassessmentof hearingusingauditoryevokedresponsesacrossallage rangesandvariousevokedpotentialmeasureswillbe discussed.Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse, students willhavelearnedbothbasicand applied techniquesinthe measurementandinterpretationofthe neurophysiologicalandelectrophysiologicalmethodsthat arecurrentlyusedtoassessauditoryfunctioninadultsand children.

AUB7013-AdvancedElectrophysiology(1.5)

Thegeneralobjectiveofthiscourseisto providestudents withanunderstandingoftheelectrophysiologicalbasis for auditoryprocessingdisorders(APD).Theemphasiswillbe onneurobiological,neurological,andneuro-maturational correlatestoAuditoryProcessingDisorders.

AUB7014-MedicalAudiology(1.5)

Thiscourse willsystematicallyreviewetiologies,diseases, anddisordersthatcancausehearingloss.Practical informationwillbeprovidedaboutevaluation(differential diagnostics)andappropriatereferraland management.

AUB7015-CounselinginAudiology(1.5)

Thiscourse willdescribethebasicsofpatient-andfamilycenteredcareandanintroductorysetofcounselingskills, includingcounselingwithculturalhumility.Long-term successinaudiologiccaredependsonbuildingpositive andsupportivepatientrelationships.Healthliteracyand patienteducationwillalsobediscussed.Research supportingcounselingasanevidence-basedpractice will befullyexplored.

AUB7102-AdvancedAuditoryBiology2:Vestibular &BalanceSystem(1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesadetaileddescriptionofthestructure andfunctionofthevestibularsystem.Thecoursewill coverbasic mechanicsandphysiologyofangularand linear motiondetectionandtransductionatthelevelofthe peripheralvestibularsystemaswellasimportantcentral vestibularpathways.Thecoursewillcoverdetailsof normalvestibularfunctionaswellaspathophysiology.The coursewillincludeconsiderationoftheearlydevelopment oftheperipheralandcentralvestibularreflexes,aswellas agerelatedadaptationmechanisms.Theseconceptswillbe linkedtoissuesrelatingtovariousvestibularpathologies. Ingeneral,thebasicscienceconceptswillberelatedto clinicalissuesintheevaluationofthevestibularsystem,as a wayofprovidinginsightintounderlyingdeficiencies, andthusprovidinginsightintoimproveddiagnosisand treatment.

AUB7104-Assessment&RehabilitationofVestibular &BalanceSystem(1.5)

Thepurposeofthiscourseistogainknowledgeregarding vestibularandbalanceassessmenttechniquesand treatmentoptions foravarietyofvestibularandbalance disorders.

AUB7105-TinnitusandHyperacusis(1.5)

Thiscourse willaddresstinnitusandhyperacusis, includingpsychologicaland physiologicalmodels, symptoms,diagnostic methodsandtreatmentoptions.This coursewill facilitatetheabilitytooffertinnitusand hyperacusismanagementinaclinicalpractice.

AUB7106-Amplification1:SignalProcessing StrategiesinDigital HearingAids(1.5)

Thiscourse willdiscussseveralsignalprocessing strategiescommonlyusedinmodernhearingaids.The specifictopicstobeaddressedinclude: compression/expansion,directionality, noisereduction, feedbackcancellation, frequencytranslation,and wireless technology.Withineachtopic,students willlearnthe

fundamentalprinciplesunderlyingthestrategy,various approachestoobtainingacommonobjective,benefitsand weaknessesofthetechnology, and methodsforassessing efficacyandeffectiveness.Thecourse willinvolve lectures,problem-solvingcases(withdiscussion),and literaturereview. Aftersuccessfulcompletion,students shouldfeelcomfortableinprescribing, fitting,evaluating andtroubleshootingthesignalprocessingstrategies coveredinthiscourse.

AUB7110-AuralRehabilitation(1.5)

AUB

7107-Amplification2:Assessment,Selection& OutcomeMeasuresinHearingAidFittings(1.5)

Thiscourse willfocusonallaspectsoftheselectionand fittingofamplification.Candidacy,pre-fittingmeasures, real-earmeasures,speechtesting,andoutcome measures willbeaddressed.Particularfocus willbeplacedon matchingpatientcharacteristicsandneedswithappropriate technology.Bestpracticeguidelineswillbereviewed. Aftercompletionofthiscourse,studentsshouldbeableto identifypatientspecificcharacteristicsthatarecriticalin thefittingprocess,efficientlyidentifysolutions,and conductverificationandoutcome measuresto ensurethat maximalbenefitisobtainedbythepatient.

Thiscoursefocusesonadvancesinaudiologic rehabilitationastheyrelatetochildrenandadults with hearingloss.Wewillexploretheroleofaural rehabilitationinaudiologicpracticeandconsidertheeffect thatpsychosocialandculturalfactorshaveonthepatients withwhomwework. Current rehabilitationstrategiesand techniquesused forchildrenandadultswillbediscussed alongwithoutcome measuresthatareavailabletohelp audiologistsassesstheirpatients’successand function. Advancesinhearingassistancetechnologywillbe reviewedanddiscussed withregardtoincorporatingsuch technologyintoaudiologicpractice.

AUB7111-School-BasedAudiology(1.5)

AUB

7108-Psychoacoustics&AudiologicalCorrelates (1.5)

Thiscourse willdiscussbehavioralmeasuresofauditory functionandhowtheymaybeaffectedbyhearing impairments.Itwilladdressmethodology,indicesof spectral,temporaland binauralprocessing,andhowthese processesrelatetotheperceptionofcomplexstimuli. After successfulcompletionofthis course,thestudentshould acquirea workingknowledge ofthesupra-threshold auditoryprocessesthatimpacthearingfunctioninnormal hearinglistenersandthosewithhearingimpairments.

AUB7109-Cognition,SpeechPerception,& SensorineuralHearingLoss: Implicationsof Amplification(1.5)

Thiscourse willexaminethe natureofhowweunderstand speech,especiallyincomplex,challenginglistening environments.Wewilldrawfromthe fieldofecological acousticsandGestaltpsychology.Wewilllookatthe effectsofsensori-neuralhearingloss(SNHL)fromthe perspectiveofhowitdisruptsthenormalorganizational processesinvolvedinspeechunderstanding.Inaddition, we willexaminetheeffectsofnormalagingoncognitive function, withaneyetowardsthecombinedeffectsof SNHLandcognitivechanges. Hearingaidtechnologies willbereviewed withinthecontextofhowtheycan supportnormalcognitiveorganizationalprocesses.Finally, theroleofnon-technologyrehabilitationwillbestudied.

Thiscourse willdiscusstheuniqueaspectsofaudiology thatapplytoschool-basedaudiologyservices.Topics includedemographic andeducationalcharacteristicsof childrenwithhearingloss,managementofhearing identificationandhearinglosspreventionprograms, classroomlisteningand assessmentbeyondthe sound booth,classroomacoustics,hearingassistivetechnology, currentissuesindeafeducation,regulationsandcaselaw, IFSP/IEP/504Plans,self-advocacyandtransitionfrom schoolto work,andschoolprogrammanagement considerations. Aproblem-basedlearningapproachwillbe usedtoillustrateissuesandtodeveloppotentialsolutions. Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,thestudent shouldacquirea workingknowledgethatwill facilitatethe successfulimplementationofaschool-basedaudiology program.

AUB7112-PharmacologyandOtotoxicity(1.5)

Thiscourse willprovideasurveyofthegeneralprinciples ofpharmacologyandtheapplicationoftheseprinciplesto patientcaresituations.Evidence-basedpracticeiswoven throughtheaboveareaswhere availableandappropriate. Thiscourse willcoveranintroductiontopharmacology andreceptors,pharmacokineticandpharmacodynamics basicprinciples,processesofdrugdevelopmentanda descriptionofgoverningbodiesforpharmaceuticalagents. Thecoursewillalsoincludeinformationonthe mechanismsofactionbehindknown/suspectedototoxic agents.

AUB7113-GreenAudiology:HearingLossPrevention andPreservation(1.5)

Thiscourse willaddressthehazardsofnoise andrisks fromnoiseexposureonhearinginallagegroups.Students willlearnnoisemeasurementtechniques,screening programstoidentifyandpreventnoise-induced hearing

loss,noiseabatementstrategiesinworkplaceaswellasin varioussocialspacesandregulatoryrequirementsrelating tooccupationalhearingloss.

AUB7114-GlobalAudiologyCare&Tele-Audiology (1.5)

Thegoalofthiscourseistoprovideinternationalstudents withaclearunderstandingofthedeliveryofaudiology servicesviatele-health,nowreferredtoas“teleaudiology”.Thecoursebegins withadiscussionoftelehealthingeneral.Thisisfollowed withadescriptionof teleaudiologyprinciples,terminology,andservicedelivery modelsincludingasynchronous(storeand-forward)and synchronous(onlineorrealtime)paradigms.The substantialliteratureonteleaudiologyisreviewed withan emphasisonvalidationstudiesfora widerangeofhearing healthcareservicesrangingfromidentificationand diagnosisofhearinglossandrelateddisorders(e.g., tinnitusandvestibular/balance disorders) torehabilitation services.Muchofthecourseincudespracticalinformation abouthowto applytele-audiologyinclinicalpractice, includingequipmentandpersonnelrequirements,billing issues,aswellascurrentoptionsfor“low”or“notouch” optionsforremotedeliveryofaudiologicalcare.Thefinal portionofthecoursefocusesonglobalaudiologyissues, amongthemtheburdenofhearinglossinthe world, inadequacyofaudiologyresourcesworld-wide,and sustainablesolutionsto hearinghealthcaredeliveryin developingcountries,suchassocialentrepreneurship.

AUB7130-AdvancedSeminarsinAudiology1(1.5)

Thiscourse willsystematicallyreviewthreetimelyand importanttopicsinclinicalaudiologytoday.Thefirst topic,ethicsinaudiology,will bereviewcomprehensively withpracticalinformationandguidelinesonethical behaviorinclinicalpractice,precepting,teaching, publishing,andresearch.Students willthenbeintroduced tothecriticalroleofco-morbidconditionsinhearingloss andrelateddisorders(e.g.,auditoryprocessingdisorders, tinnitusandvestibulardysfunction).Finally,students will receiveinstructioninbusinesspracticesthatincludesan internationalperspectiveonmanagement, marketing, differentiation,andsustainabilityofaudiologyservicesin competitivebusinesssettings.

AUB7131-AdvancedSeminarsinAudiology2(1.5)

Thiscourse willsystematicallyreviewfour timelyand importanttopicsinaudiologyandhearingscience.The firsttopic,intraoperative monitoring, willbereviewed comprehensivelywithpracticalinformationandguidelines onclinicalpracticeandcertification.Second,students will beintroducedtothecurrentstatusofhearingrestoration

throughhair cellregeneration. Inordertostaycurrent,itis imperativethatstudentslearnhowtoidentifywellexecutedpublishedresearch,and howtheresearchis supported.Toachievethese goals,thethirdtopicwillhave studentsreviewingscientificjournalarticlesandpartakein a mockeditorialprocess. Fourth,students willbecome familiar withthe variousfundingresourcestocarryout researchandcreateasampleresearchproposal.

AUB8000-Workshop:ElectrophysiologyinAudiology (1.5)

Thisfour-dayworkshop willaddressthetheoretical conceptsofelectrophysiologicaltestinginaudiologyand providetrainingintheadvancedassessmenttechniquesto includeotoacousticemissions (OAE), middlelatency response(MLR)and40Hzresponses,latepotentials includingN1-P2,P300andMMN,cognitiveevoked potentialsinspeechandlanguagedisordersand electrocochleography(ECochG).

AUB8001-Workshop:AuditoryProcessingDisorders (1.5)

Thisfour-dayworkshop willcombinedidacticandhandsontrainingonthe foundationsofneuroscienceofauditory processingandauditoryprocessingdisorders(APD), auditoryplasticityandrelevancetoauditoryprocessing, digitaldissectionofcentralauditorynervoussystem (CANS),keystoassessmentandpracticalimplicationsin the managementofchildrenwithAPD.

AUB8100-Workshop:HearingAidTechnologies(1.5)

Thisfour-dayworkshopisdesignedtoprovideaudiologists adidacticand hands-onexperienceincontemporary hearingaidtechniquesintheselection,verificationand validationofhearingaid fittingaswellaspractical considerationsrelatingtoBAHA.Technologicaladvances inhearingaidswillbeaddressed withspecificemphasison evidence-basedtechniques.

AUB8101-Workshop:Vestibular&Balance Disorders: AssessmentandRehabilitation(1.5)

Thisfour-dayworkshopisdesignedtoprovideaudiologists adidacticand hands-onimmersionexperienceinthe assessment,diagnosisand managementofalldifferent typesofvestibularandbalancedisorders.

AUB8102-Workshop:DiagnosisandManagementof theExternalEar(1.5)

Thisfour-dayworkshop willaddressthepropertiesof soundtransmissiontothetympanic membraneandits relevancetohearingaidfitting,earcanalmanagement

techniques, medicalissuesrelatingtotheouterearcanal andtheaudiologistsroleandscopeofpracticewithrespect toearcanalmanagement.Thecoursewillculminateina one-dayhands-onworkshopincerumenmanagement.

AUB8103-Workshop:HearingConservation(1.5)

Thisfour-dayworkshopisdesignedtoprovideaudiologists withpracticaltoolsandtechniquesto measurenoiseand reviewvarioushearingprotectiondevices. Audiologists willbeguidedonbestpracticesinhearingconservation andtrainingwillbeprovidedtowardsbecomingan OccupationalHearingConservationist.

AUB8104-Workshop:CochlearImplantsandother ImplantableDevices(1.5)

Thisworkshopisdesignedto enhanceaudiologists experiencewithlecturesand hands-ontrainingcovering cochlearimplantsandotherimplantabledevices.

AUD-Audiology-4-year

AUD7132-CellandMolecularProcesses(3)

Thiscourseintroducesthestudentstoanumberof fundamental mechanismsthatgoverncellular metabolism, basichistologicalcharacteristicsofthe fourtissuetypesof thehumanbodyand basicphysiologicalproperties commontoallcelltypes.These sectionsalsoincludesome limitedexamplesofregulatorybreakdownorpathology andclinicalcorrelates.Thegoalistoprovidethestudent withsufficientunderstandingofnormalcellularandtissue organizationandfunctionto facilitatetherecognitionand understandingofthe mechanismsthatunderliebothnormal anddiseaseprocessescovered insubsequentcourses.

AUD7201-Pharmacology(2)

Basicconceptsandterminologyofpharmacologywillbe explored,includingpharmacokinetics,pharmacodynamics andototoxicdrugs.Medicationsthatmaycontributetoor treataudiologicandvestibulardiagnoseswillbediscussed. Legislationandregulatoryissuesrelatedtodrugclinical trialsandtheFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA) willbe reviewed.

AUD7232-SystemicOrganBiology(3)

Thiscourseconcentratesontheintegrationoftheanatomy, histology,physiologyandpathologyto understandthe basicfunctionandpathologyofspecificorgansystems, includingthecardiovascular,pulmonary,urinary, gastrointestinalandendocrine.

AUD7330-AuditoryBiology1(1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesacomprehensiveintroductiontothe anatomyandphysiologyofthenormalauditorysystem, includingtheauditoryperiphery(outer, middle,andinner ears),auditorynerveandbrainstem,andauditorythalamus andcortex.Thebroadgoalistounderstand“howhearing happens”,andthestructuresinvolvedintheprocess.

AUD7331-AuditoryBiology2(1)

BuildingonAuditoryBiology1,thiscoursecoversthe pathophysiologyoftheauditorysystem,fromtheauditory periphery(outer,middleandinnerears)tothecentral auditorysystem. Inother words,itisacourseabout hearinglossanditsassociatedproblems(e.g.,tinnitusand hyperacusis),andincludesanintroductionto hearing conservation(i.e.hearinglossprevention) andto treating hearingloss(e.g., withhearingaidsandcochlear implants).

AUD7400-HeadandNeckAnatomy(2)

Thestudyofstructuresisused todiscussfunctionalhuman grossanatomyoftheheadand neck.Thiscourse emphasizesanatomicalrelationshipsthatsupportclinical application,includingimagingandtherelationshipofthe headandnecktoorgansystems.

AUD7401-Neurosciences(2)

Thecoursedeals withthestructureandfunctionofthe nervoussystem.Thisisappliedtotheunderstandingof neuropathologylaterinthecourse.Thecourseformsthe foundationforunderstandingtheimpactofneurological diseaseontheauditoryandvestibularsystem.

AUD7501-CerumenManagement(0.5)

In-depthanatomyandphysiologyoftheexternalauditory meatusandtympanic membrane.Instruments,equipment andtechniquesused foreffectiveremovalofcerumenand preventionandtreatmentofcomplicationsthatmayarise inspecificpopulations.Relatedprofessionaltopicssuchas infectioncontrol,reimbursement,andprofessional liability.

AUD7503-Speech&LanguageDevelopment& Disorders(2)

Normalspeechandlanguage development willbe addressed withspeech-languagedisorderscommonly foundinchildrenwithhearingloss.Thecollaborativeroles oftheaudiologistandthespeech-languagepathologistin theevaluationandtreatmentofspeech-languagedisorders areoverviewed.

AUD7505-AuditoryProcessing Disorders(2)

Diagnosis,evaluationandtreatmentofauditoryprocessing disorders.Emphasisisplacedonauditoryneuroanatomy, neurophysiologyandneuroplasticity.Studentswillobtain experienceinadministeringandinterpretingauditory processingtestsanddevelopingmanagementplans.

AUD7514-HearingConservation&Industrial Audiology(2)

Introductiontothebasicprinciplesofsoundandits measurement,includingDamageRiskCriteriaandits applicationtonoise-inducedhearinglosswillbe addressed,aswellascomponentsofhearingconservation programsinavarietyofsettingsandevaluationoftheir effectivenessinthepreventionofhearingloss.Oncourse completion,students willbeeligibletoobtaincertification fromtheCouncilforAccreditationinOccupational HearingConservation(CAOHC).

AUD7515-ManagementofTinnitusandHyperacusis (1)

Theoriesrelatedto theetiologiesoftinnitusand hyperacusis.Practicesoftheevaluationandtreatmentof tinnitusandhyperacusis,includingsoundtherapies, counseling,andthepotentialforfuturepharmacological treatments.

AUD7517-Instrumentation(1)

Anintroductiontothetechnologyandinstrumentation usedintheassessmentofhearing,withbothlectureandlab components.Coveredtopicsincludeelectricity,analogand digitalelectronics,transducers (microphones/ loudspeakers),soundstimuli, audiometersandaudiometrictestenclosuresand tympanometers.

AUD7518-Calibration(0.5)

Reliablehearingassessmentdependsontheaccurate specificationanddeliveryofsoundstimuli. Thisrequires atleastannualequipmentcalibrationtostandardssetforth bytheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI). We willlearnaboutanduseprecisionsoundlevel metersto calibrateaudiometersduringlabexercises,anddiscussthe calibrationofotheraudiometric instruments.

AUD7520-OtoacousticEmissions(0.5)

Acomprehensivelookatthetheoreticalbasisandclinical utilityofspontaneous,transient-evoked,anddistortionproductotoacousticemissions(OAE’s),includinga laboratorycomponentfor measuringandanalyzingthese important,non-invasive windowsintoouterhaircelland

middleearfunction.

AUD7523-MedicalCo-ManagementofAuditory Diseases(1)

Focusesonthediagnosisandfollow-upofmedically relateddisordersofhearing,includesgenetic syndromes, infectiousdiseasesandchronicdisorders. Thiscourse will beteamtaughtbyanotologistandanaudiologist.

AUD7524-AcousticsandAcousticPhonetics(3)

Informationiscoveredontheprinciplesofsound,its measurementandtheacoustic parametersofsoundand perceptionofspeech.

AUD7525-Psychoacoustics(3.5)

Physicalandpsychologicalattributesrelatedtosoundin normalhearingandimpairedears.Classical psychophysicalmethodsdiscussed, withanemphasison theirapplicationtoaudiologicaltesting.

AUD7530-AudiometricPrinciples1(1)

Evaluationoftheauditorymechanismsfromotoscopy throughtheoriesofcomprehensiveaudiometrictesting leadinguptosites-of-lesion.

AUD7531-AudiometricPrinciples2(1)

Thiscourseisacontinuationoftheaudiometricprinciples coursesequence.Evaluationoftheauditorymechanism includingtheoryforsiteoflesiontestingnecessaryto determinedifferentialdiagnosisofauditorypathologies.

AUD7540-VestibularandBalanceEvaluation1(2)

Anatomyandphysiologyofthevestibular mechanism, withemphasisonthedisordersthatcaninfluencethe balancesystem.Experienceindeterminingwhich diagnostictoolsmaybeappropriateforpatients with balancedisorders.Conductandinterpretthebasiccase history,bedsideevaluations,andENG/VNGtestbattery.

AUD7541-VestibularandBalanceEvaluation2(2.5)

Advanceddiagnostic vestibulartechniquesand functional balanceassessmentwithemphasisonrotationalchair, evokedpotentials,andcomputerizeddynamic posturography.Integrationandsynthesisofvarioustestsas wellascasestudiesto furtherclinicalknowledge.

AUD7542-VestibularRehabilitation(1)

Identificationandadministrationofselectedtreatment optionsforavarietyofvestibulardisordersincluding canolithrepositioningtechniquesandprinciplesin vestibularcompensation.

AUD

7552-HearingTechnologies1(2)

EmphasisinHT1isontheelementsofprescriptionand fittingofauditory-assistancetechnologies.Topicsinclude hearingaidcomponents,hearingaidsystems,device-toear couplingsystems, measurementsofhearingaidsinthetest box,digitalsignalprocessingalgorithms,amplification prescriptions, measurementsofhearingaidsintherealear, hearingassistivetechnologysystems,andtheutilizationof combinedtechnologiesina holisticapproachto meet patientneeds.

AUD7553-HearingTechnologies2(0.5)

HearingTechnologies2(HT2)concentratesonthehuman factorsintheaudiologicalinterventionprocessforpersons withhearinglossandcoversthe AmericanAcademyof Audiology(AAA)GuidelinesfortheAudiologic ManagementofAdultHearingImpairment,including(2) AssessmentandGoalSetting,(4)Orientation,Counseling, andFollow-up,and(5)AssessingOutcomes.

AUD

7554-HearingTechnologies3(2.5)

TheHT3course hasmultiplecomponents.First,thereisan emphasisonthepracticalapplicationsofhearing instrumenttheorytoincludeguestlecturepresentations fromtheglobalhearinginstrument manufacturerscovering theirrespectiveproductportfolios(hardware), wireless communications(smartphone andaccessories),and programmingsystems(software).Second,thereisan introductionto nonprescription,over-the-counterhearing aids.Third,thereisanoverviewofimplantable amplificationtechnologies.Fourth,thereisanoverviewof publichealthinitiativesthatareunderwaywhichwillhave animpactonthe futurepracticeofaudiology.Fifth,there isasummaryoftheimpactofselectedclinicalprocedures onpatientoutcomes.

AUD7555-CochlearandBrainStemImplants(2.5)

Coversavarietyofauditoryprostheticdeviceswith emphasisoncochlearimplant technology.History, pediatricandadultcandidacy,signalprocessingstrategies andfittingprotocolswillbeexploredindetail.

AUD7562-AuditoryEvokedResponses1(1)

Thiscoursefocusesonthe ‘early’auditoryevoked responses(AERs),generated bythecochlea(cochlear microphonic,summatingpotential,compoundaction potential)andtheauditorybrainstem(ABR). Technical aspectsoftherecordingsandtheirclinicalapplicationsare stressedinequalmeasure.

AUD7563-AuditoryEvokedResponses2(1.5)

Furtherstudyofelectrodiagnostictestingincluding,butnot limitedto,AuditorySteady-StateResponse(ASSR), CochlearHydropsAnalysisMaskingProcedure (CHAMP),VestibularEvoked MyogenicPotential (VEMP) andsuppressionOtoacousticEmissions(OAE).

AUD7565-Inter-OperativeNeuroMonitoring(1)

Applicationofneurophysiologicaltestinginthe intraoperativesetting. Includesmeasurementof somatosensoryevokedpotentials, motorevokedpotentials, brainstemauditoryevokedpotentials,electromyography andelectroencephalogy.

AUD7570-PediatricAudiologicAssessment(1.5)

Thiscourse willhelpstudentsunderstandthedevelopment ofthe humanauditorysystem, geneticcausesofhearing loss,universalnewbornhearingscreening,earlyhearing detectionandidentificationprograms,componentsofa pediatriccasehistory,behavioraland physiological assessment.

AUD7571-PediatricIntervention&Management (1.5)

Thiscourse willhelppreparestudentstoaddressthe uniqueaudiologicalneedsofchildrenwithhearing impairment.Thefocusofthe courseisthesupportof childrenwithhearingimpairmentandtheirfamilies-from diagnosisthroughintervention,includingamplification, assistivelisteningdevices,supportingdevelopmentand transitioningintoeducationalprograms.Topicswill includehearingaids,remote microphonetechnology, assistivelisteningdevices,supportingdevelopmentand transitioningintoeducationalprograms.

AUD7572-EducationalAudiology(1)

Thiscourse willhelpstudentsunderstandtheeducational audiologist’srole withinthe schoolsetting,classroom acoustics,effectsofhearinglossondevelopmentand learning,hearingconservationandlegalfoundationsof educationalaudiology.

AUD7580-PatientCenteredClinicalInterviewing(1)

Issuesrelatedto theprofessionalrelationshipbetween doctorsofaudiologyandpatientsintheclinicalpracticeof audiology, withemphasisonthedevelopmentofa humanisticapproachtopatientcare.Effective communicationskillsaddressed,especiallyasrelatedto case-historytakingandcounseling.

AUD7581-PsychosocialAspectsof HearingImpaired (0.5)

Psychosocialaspectsofhearingloss willbeaddressed. Untreatedhearinglosscanleadto psychologicalandsocial difficulties. Successfultreatmentforhearinglosscanlead toareductioninthepsychosocialimpactandimprovement inqualityoflife. Thedifferencesineffectsofhearingloss andhearinglosstreatment forindividualsonpsychological andsocialproblemswillbecovered.

AUD7582-AuditoryRehabilitation(1)

Outcome measurements usedtoassesstheeffectivenessof adultaudiologicrehabilitationprogramswillbeaddressed. Casestudyapproachwillbeusedto develop,implement andevaluateadultaudiologic rehabilitationprograms.

AUD7583-AgingandManagementofGeriatric Patient(1)

Bio-psychosocialmodelofagingaddressestheimpactof agingontheauditorymechanism.Specific modifications thatshouldbe madewhenprovidinghearingandbalance servicestoolderadultswillbeemphasized.

AUD7730-ClinicalProblemSolving1(0.5)

Studentsbuildclinicalreasoningskillsthroughaproblembasedlearningapproachanddeveloptheabilitytoacquire, interpret,synthesizeandrecordsignificant clinicaldecision-makinginformationtodiagnoseandtreat hearingand balancedisorders.

AUD7731-ClinicalProblemSolving2(0.5)

Studentscontinuetobuildclinicalreasoningskillsthrough aproblem-basedlearningapproachandincreasethe ability toacquire,interpret,synthesizeandrecordsignificant clinicaldecision-makinginformationtodiagnoseandtreat hearingand balancedisorders

AUD7740-IntroductiontoClinicalResearch(2)

Introductiontotheresearchenvironmentand research methodsusedinthehealthsciencesand audiology. Overviewofkeystatisticalanalysesusedin descriptiveandexperimentalresearch.Students willattain theskillsnecessarytobeconsumersandproducersof audiologyresearch.

AUD7750-AudiologyGrandRounds(0.5)

Utilizinganevidence-basedapproach,casepresentations aremadebystudentsinagrandroundsformat(presenting aparticularpatient’smedicalproblems,diagnostictesting resultsandtreatmenteffects)tootheraudiologystudents

andfacultyincorporatingvariousclinicalpracticesand evaluationandtreatmentprotocols.

AUD7934-EthicsinHealthcareProfessions(0.5)

EthicsinHealthcareProfessionisanoverviewofpolicy anddocumentsrelatedtostudentandprofessional Codeof Ethics, withafocusonhealthcareandtheprofessionof audiology. Casestudiesofethicalissuesanddilemmas relatedtoclinicalpracticeandresearchinaudiologyare considered.

AUD7936-ResumeWriting andInterviewingSkills (0.5)

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsfortheexpectationsand challengesofthefutureincludingresumes,curriculum vita,coverletterssupportingapplications,and interviewing skillsforexternshipsandemployment.

AUD7937-ProfessionalIssuesinAudiology(0.5)

Thiscoursereviewscurrentissuesintheprofessionof audiologyincludingscopeofpractice,employment opportunities,statelicensurerequirements,professional certificationoptionsandcurrentlegislativeissueswhich mayimpactthefutureofaudiology.

AUD7940-AudiologyPracticeManagement(2)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideabasicunderstandingof thebusinessofaudiology. Topicsincludefinance, marketingandoperations,and thefoundationsofbusiness. Theclassculminateswiththe developmentofanaudiology businessplanthat willassistthestudentinfuturepractice managementsettings.

AUD8630-ClinicalSkills: AudiometricPrinciples1 (0.5)

Thiscourseseriesprovidestheopportunityforstudentsto developclinicalskillsthroughsupervisedlabs.Students areexpectedtodemonstrategrowthofclinicalskills throughoutthetermduringscheduledlabactivities. Studentsareexpectedtocontinueindependentlypracticing thoseskillslearnedinanefforttosuccessfullycomplete thecredentialingexaminationthatwillbegivenattheend oftheterm.

AUD8631-ClinicalSkills: AudiometricPrinciples2 (0.5)

Thiscourseisacontinuationoftheclinicalskillssequence inaudiometrictrainingcombininglectureandlabformats. Theselearningexperiencesculminateinanother credentialingexamtoverifycompetenceinfoundational clinicalskills.

AUD8642-ClinicalSkills: HearingTechnologies1 (0.5)

Supervisedtrainingandpracticetoreinforceknowledge acquiredindidacticHearingTechnologies1class. Lab includesinformationandactivitiesonthehearingaid evaluationandselectionprocess,hearingaidchecks, repairsand modifications,culminatinginacredentialing examinationtoverifythestudent’sabilities.

AUD8643-ClinicalSkills: HearingTechnologies2 (0.5)

Supervisedtrainingandpracticetoreinforceknowledge acquiredindidacticHearingTechnologies2. Lab includesinformationandactivitiesonhearingaidfitting, verificationandvalidationtechniques,aswellashearing aidadjustmentsusingvarioushearingaid manufacturers, culminatinginacredentialingexaminationtoverifythe student’sabilities.

AUD8644-ClinicalSkills: HearingTechnologies3(1)

Supervisedtrainingandpracticetoreinforceknowledge acquiredinModule5didacticHearingTechnologies classes. Labincludesinformationandactivitiesrelatedto assistivelisteningdevices,personalsoundamplification devices, “hearables,”andothernon-traditional amplificationoptions. Studentswilllearnverificationand validationtechniquesforFMsystemsandother wireless hearinginstrumentsaccessories,culminatingina credentialingexaminationtoverifythestudent’sabilities.

AUD8645-ClinicalSkills: Vestibular&BalanceEval 1(0.5)

Supervisedtrainingandpracticetoreinforceknowledge acquiredindidacticVestibularandBalance1.Labs includehandsonpracticeinthesetupandinstructions for Videonystagmography,caloric,andbasicbedside vestibulartesting.Students’skillsareassessedthrougha midtermandfinalcredentialingdemonstrationstoverify thestudent’sabilities.

AUD8662-ClinicalSkills: AuditoryEvokedResponses 1(0.5)

Laboratorytrainingintherecordingandanalysisof auditorybrainstemresponses(ABRs),toputintopractice knowledgeacquiredinthelecturecomponent(Auditory EvokedResponses1). Thecourseculminatesina credentialingexaminationtoverifythestudent’sabilities.

AUD8670-ClinicalSkills: PediatricAudiologic Assessment(0.5)

Studentsreceive hands-onexperienceintheassessmentof

hearinginthepediatricpatient populationincludingcase history,otoscopy,immittancemeasuresandbehavioral assessment usingvisualreinforcementandconditioned playaudiometrictechniques.Courseculminatesina credentialingexamtoverifythestudent’sabilities.

AUD8851-ProfessionalPractice1(0.5)

Audiologicclinicalskillsdevelopmentthrougha combinationofobservationandparticipationindirect patientcareperformedatthe PennsylvaniaEarInstitute. Studentswillbeexpectedtobeactiveobserversby interactingwiththepatientandengaginginproblemsolvingto assistintheformationofthediagnosisof hearingand balanceproblems.

AUD8852-ProfessionalPractice2(0.5)

Audiologicclinicalskillsdevelopmentthrougha combinationofobservationandparticipationindirect patientcareperformedatthe PennsylvaniaEarInstitute. Studentsareexpectedtocontinuetodevelopnewclinical skillsandintegratetheinformationdevelopedthrough didacticpreparation.

AUD8853-ProfessionalPractice3(1.5)

DirectfacultysupervisedpatientcareatthePennsylvania EarInstitute withemphasisonrefinementofskillsincase historytaking,subjectiveandobjectivediagnostictestsand rehabilitation,includinghearingaids.

AUD8854-ProfessionalPractice4(1.5)

DirectfacultysupervisedpatientcareatthePennsylvania EarInstitute, withemphasisonrefinementofskillsincase historytaking,subjectiveandobjectivediagnostictestsand rehabilitation,includinghearingaidassessmentand orientationandexposuretovestibularand balancetesting, whichmanyincludeVNG/ENG,CDPand/or RotaryChair whendiagnosticallyappropriate.

AUD8855-ProfessionalPractice5(2.5)

Co-managedpatientcarewithfacultypreceptorsat PennsylvaniaEarInstituteand/oroff-campusclerkship rotationswithincommutingdistanceofthe campus. Emphasisoncontinuedrefinementofskillsin casehistorytaking,subjectiveand objectivediagnostic tests,andrehabilitationincludinghearingaidassessment andfitting.Whentheopportunitypresentsstudent willbe exposedtovestibularandbalancetesting, whichmany includeVNG/ENG,CDPand/orRotaryChairdepending onclinicalsite.

AUD8856-ProfessionalPractice6(3)

Clerkshipexperienceisexpandedtooff-campusregional locationstoincludeexperienceinoneofthefollowingfour environments: privatepractice,hospital,pediatric,or medicaloffices(ENT/otologist/neuro-otologist).Off campusrotationsallowforstudentclinicianstoexperience arichvarietyofpatientdemographicsandscopeof practice.Considerationofrotationsiteinanadjacentstate willbeconsideredonanindividualstudentbasis.

AUD8857-ProfessionalPractice7(5)

Clerkshipexperienceisexpandedtooff-campusregional locationstoincludeexperienceinoneofthefollowingfour environments: privatepractice,hospital,pediatric,or medicaloffices(ENT/otologist/neuro-otologist).Off campusrotationsallowforstudentclinicianstoexperience arichvarietyofpatientdemographicsandscopeof practice.Considerationofrotationsiteinanadjacentstate willbeconsideredonanindividualstudentbasis.

AUD8858-ProfessionalPractice8(5)

Clerkshipexperienceisexpandedtooffcampusregional locationstoincludeexperienceinoneofthefollowingfour environments: privatepractice,hospital,pediatric,or medicaloffices(ENT/otologist/neuro-otologist).Off campusrotationsallowforstudentclinicianstoexperience arichvarietyofpatientdemographicsandscopeof practice.Considerationofrotationsiteinanadjacentstate willbeconsideredonanindividualstudentbasis.

AUD8860-ClinicalExternship1(9.5)

SummerTerm.Beginningofthefull-time fourthyear clinicalexternship.Opportunityfornationalsite placement. Intentistoofferstudentclinicianthe meansto focusfulltimeonfinetuningclinicskillsinavarietyof settingsandtofocusonareasofinterestwhenavailable.

AUD8861-ClinicalExternship2(9.5)

FallTerm.Continuationofthe full-timefourthyear clinicalexternship.Opportunityfornationalsite placement.Intentistoofferstudentclinicianthe meansto focusfulltimeonfinetuningclinicskillsinavarietyof settingsandtofocusonareasofinterestasdesired.

AUD8862-ClinicalExternship3(9.5)

WinterTerm.Completionofthefull-time fourthyear clinicalexternship.Opportunityfornationalsite placement.Intentistoofferstudentclinicianthe meansto focusfulltimeonfinetuningclinicskillsinavarietyof settingsandtofocusonareasofinterestasdesired.

AUD8863-ClinicalExternship4(9.5)

SpringTerm.Conclusionofthefull-timefourthyear clinicalexternship.Opportunityfornationalsite placement.Intentistoofferstudentclinicianthe meansto focusfulltimeonfinetuningclinicskillsinavarietyof settingsandtofocusonareasofinterestasdesired.

BIO-Biomedicine

BIO5001-IntroductiontoAcademicWriting(3)

Thiscourse willprovideacomprehensivestudyof academic writingtoenable graduatestudentsdevelopthe skillstheyneedtobecomesuccessfulwritersintheir academicandpost-academiccareers.Thiscourse will focusonskillsinpreliminarywriting,drafting,revision, peerreview,andreviewofscientificliterature.

BIO5100-ResearchMethodology: Introductionto ResearchMethods(1.5)

Thiscoursepresentsthescientific methodandexamines the wayinwhichonereviews andusestheliteraturein developingandformulatingaresearchquestion.It discussesthehierarchyofthe strengthofevidencefoundin differentformsofresearchliteratureincludingtheresults fromclinicaltrialssoastohelpthestudentbeacritical appraiserofthecurrentinformation.Thecourseaddresses someaspectsimportanttotheformulationofaresearch question.Coursediscussionwillincludeidentificationof cognitiveerrorsandbiasesasmajorpitfallstoavoid. Approachestoproblem-solvingbefore,duringand aftera studywillalsobediscussed.

BIO5101-ResearchMethodology: Measurementand Design(2)

Thiscoursefocussesonhowtodesignstudiestoanswer clinicalresearchquestions.Itincludesdesignofcohort, cross-sectionalandnaturalhistorystudiesaswellaspilot studiesandclinicaltrials.Thecoursewillcoverthe conductofstudiesincludingdevelopmentofaresearch question,studymonitoring,dataassessmentandoutcome analysis writing.Discussionwillincludehowtocritically evaluateresearchfindingsonthebasisofconstruct validity,internalvalidity,statisticalsignificanceand conformitytoethicalresearchprinciples.

BIO5102-ResearchMethodology: DataAnalysisand Biostatistics(2)

Thiscoursereviewsmethodsfordescribingdatasets statistically.The student willlearnprobabilitydistributions andtheirroleinthetestingfor statisticalsignificance.The mostcommonlyusedparametricandnon-parametric

comparisonandcorrelationtestsaretaughtandappliedto biomedicalhypotheseswithinappropriateresearchstudy designs.

BIO5103-ResearchMethodology: Approachesand ConceptsinBiomedicalResearch(2)

Thestudent mustchooseoneofthefollowingtwooptions: Option1:isdirectedatthosestudentswho willbe undertakingclinicalresearch.Thestudentswillbe registeredandparticipateintheNIHcourseentitled PrinciplesandPracticeofClinicalResearchwhichbegins eachyearinmid-October withon-lineweeklylecturesand endswithanexamattheendofMarch.Students mustpass thisexamination.Theymustalsofulfillalistof assignments whichSalusUniversitymandatesinorderto receivecreditforthiscourse whichpreparesclinicians for participationinNIH-supportedclinicaltrialsandresearch. Option2:addressestheapplicationoflaboratory techniquesto basicscienceresearchinbiomedicineand is directedatthosestudentsthatwishto undertakelab-bench research.Candidateswillbetrainedinaspectsrelatedto theirareasofresearch.Forexample,forbasicresearchin biomedicine,theteachingwillincludebut notbelimitedto proteinchemistry,biochemistry,clinicalimmunology, RNA/DNAanalysis,microscopyandtissueculture procedures.Inaddition,thecourse willinclude competenciesintheevaluationandinterpretationofthe resultsobtainedvialaboratorytechniques.

BIO5300-ResearchSeminar: Introductionto TeachingandLearning(1)

Thiscoursebeginsbydiscussingthefundamentalsof presentingaqualityseminarorlecture.Specificrulesand guidelinesareusedasatemplate,and"realworld" examplesofpresentationtechniquesandstrategieswillbe demonstratedthroughtheuseofspecificinternetsites. Studentswillbeaskedto review,critiqueandcomment throughlivelyclassdiscussions,andthroughtheirown presentations.Thefinalexamisaseminarthat demonstratesalloftheskillsthatthe studentshavelearned duringthecourseoftheentire term.

BIO5301-ResearchSeminar: CriticalReviewofthe Literature(1)

Duringtheintroductorycourseofstudies,thestudentswill havedevelopedskillsinperformingaliteraturesearchas wellastechniquesindeliveringaneffectivepresentation. Thiscoursetakesthe skillsacquiredintheprevious seminarexperienceandasksthestudentstousetheir establishedliteraturebaseasa seminarresourceforthe justificationoftheirplannedresearchprojects.Thestudent preparesandsubsequentlypresentsaseminaronhis/her

reasonsandjustificationforundertakingtheproposed researchproject.Thecourseinstructor,thestudent's mentorandafacultymember critiqueand commentonthe student'seffortinaconstructiveapproachandprovide feedback. Allstudentsareexpectedtoparticipateineach other'spresentationbyaskingonefocusedquestioneachof thepresenter whothenformulatesanappropriateanswer.

BIO5302-ResearchSeminar: How toPrepare, PresentandCritiquePosters (1)

Thisseminarbeginswithlecturesonhowtoconstructa posterforpresentationatascientific meeting.Both traditionaland e-postersarereviewed.Thelecturespresent theelementsofgoodposterpresentationsandseveral pitfallstoavoid.Studentsthen writeupanabstractand draftaposterusingtheirpilotdata whichtheythenpresent tothecoursedirectorforconstructivereview.Duringthe term,studentsreviewten(10)postersatanational conventioninthecompanyoftheir mentororfaculty appointee.Theywill usea formwhichidentifiesseveral featuresofeffectivepostersasaguide.Uponreturningto theirinstitutions,thestudentthenpresentsthecritiquesto thecoursedirectoraspartofthecourserequirements. Armed withthisexperienceandfeedbackfromthecourse director,thestudentthanmodifiesandpresents his/her posterinseminar fashiontotheclass.Theaudienceis expectedtoaskquestionsandcommentontheposteras partoftheirclassparticipation.

BIO5600-PreparatoryCourse:The Qualifying Examination(0.5)

Thiscoursereviewsthepurposeandtheelementsofthe qualifyingexamination,thestrategybehindtheselectionof theexaminingcommittee,howtopreparefora viva voce formatandthepossibleoutcomes.Thestudentisthen guidedthroughtheorganizationofthe submitted document,therelevanceofeachsectionand whatmustbe included.Thereisalsoadiscussionofhowthestudent shouldstructureanswerstoquestionsandthewayone addressesdifferences.Roleplayingisusedtomakecertain points withexamplesofsuccessfuland unsuccessful documentsandbehaviors.Ifthestudentisnotsuccessful, thealternativesarediscussedasarethevariousappeal proceduressothatthestudentisinformedpriortothe examination.

BIO6300-ResearchSeminar: Epidemiologyand BiomedicalResearch(1)

Havingpreviouslyidentifiedtheirresearchquestionand topic,students willprepareandpresentareviewofdata sourcesonthedistribution,prevalenceand incidenceof theirtopic.Eachstudent willaddressspecificriskand

preventivefactors,organizetheirfindingsbybiologicand behavioralvariables,andprioritizetheat-riskpopulations.

BIO6330-ResearchSeminarI:ProjectRationale, Design&Hypothesis(1)

Eachstudentpresentsaseminarontheirindividual researchprojectandthedatagatheredsofar.Other attendingstudentsmustformulatequestionsand constructivelycritiquetheir colleagues’presentationonthe overallorganizationofthe material,theclarityofthe questionsbeingaskedandthemethodofpresentationof thedata.Facultymembersarealsoexpectedtoprovide writtensuggestionstothestudentregardingthe presentation.Iftherearetoofewstudents,otherinvited speakersmaybeaskedtopresent.

BIO6530-IndependentStudy 1(1)

Thetopicsaretobetailoredtotheindividual student needs.

BIO6531-IndependentStudy 2(1)

Thetopicsaretobetailoredtotheindividual student needs.

BIO6532-IndependentStudy 3(1)

Thetopicsaretobetailoredtotheindividual student needs.

BIO6533-IndependentStudy 4(1)

Thetopicsaretobetailoredtotheindividual student needs.

BIO6930-ResearchProject1(3.5)

Thestudenttogether withtheprimarymentorisexpected toidentifyaprojectandmeetcertaindocumentation requirementssuchas,but notlimitedto apreliminarytitle, asearchstrategyforthereviewoftheliterature,andadraft TableofContentsforthedissertation.Allwillberefined andrevisedastheprojectdevelops.Whiletheroleofthe primarymentorislimitedatthistime,thismentortakeson afarmoresignificantroleinthefollowingterms.The interactionisusedasoneduringwhichthe mentor and studentbecomeacquaintedandformthebondoftrustthat leadsto moreeffective mentorshipand training.The projectutilizesa"StudentManual" booklet,inwhichall activitiesaredocumentedand signedsoastoprovide confirmationofthe student'saccomplishmentsandthe mentor'sagreement withtheoutcome.ThisRecordmustbe presentedatthetimeofthedefense(viva2).

BIO6931-ResearchProject2(5)

Eachstudentwillbeexpectedtocomplete his/herfirst draftoftheliteraturereviewtobepresentedanddiscussed atlengthwiththeprimarymentor.Thestudent willalsobe expectedtodevelophis/herprimaryhypothesisand identifythespecificaimsasguidedbytheprimarymentor. Attheend oftheterm,thestudent willidentifyhis/her pilotdataexperiment.

BIO6932-ResearchProject3(5)

Duringtheterm,thestudent mustrefinetheexperimental designtoanactionableentity. Thisisthetime whensubmissionoftheprojecttoIRBcommitteeis expected.Thestudentmustalsoidentifypilotexperiments forthesubmission.These willbedirectlyrelatedto facilitationoflaterresearchwork.Thestudent must meet withtheirdissertationcommitteebytheendofthe semester.

BIO6933-ResearchProject4(4.5)

Thiscourseissubdividedinto twocomponents.Thefirst includesconductingand organizingpilotdata,andits analysis.Thisisfollowedbya descriptionofhowthe experimentaldesignhasbeenalteredbytheresultsofpilot experiments.Thegreaterpartofthetimeisdevotedtostep two,i.e.,the writingofthequalifyingreportorthethesis fortheMaster’sstudent.Theelementsincludeasubstantial reviewoftheliterature,thehypothesis,specificaimsand theexperimentaldesign.Atthisstage,theDoctoralstudent willpresentthepilotdata, whiletheMaster’sstudentis gatheringmostofhis/herdataanddevelopingthe discussionpartofthethesis.TheMScstudentthen proceedstowritethethesis, whilethePhDstudent schedulesthe viva examination.Passingthisexamination allowsthedoctoralstudenttoenterthe “doctoral candidacy”stage.

BIO6934-ResearchProject5(7.5)

Duringthisterm,thedoctoralcandidatecontinueshis/her experimentationanddatagatheringandhasregular meetings withthementors.Thestudentaddressesany issuesthathavesurfaced withthepilotprojectsandadjusts theexperimentaldesignor methodologyasdeterminedby theoutcomeofthequalifyingexamination. Atthispoint, thePh.D.candidatebeginsaggressiveexperimentation. SincethisistheendpointfortheMaster’sstudent,he/she mustcomplete gatheringand interpretingthedata forthe Master’sthesisandpreparesforthethesis viva.The processofthe viva isverysimilartothatforthePh.D. PleaserefertotheStudentManualfurtherinstructionand the viva Master’sformonpages38-39.

BIO7100-ResearchMethodology: Epidemiology(2)

Thecoursediscussesthedistributionanddeterminantsof humanhealthanddisease.Itfocusesonthequantitative aspectsofmeasuringdisease frequency,theuseoflarge publicdatasources,andhowthedataareacquired.The studentwilllearnthetypesofstudydesignsusedin biomedicalresearch,theadvantagesanddisadvantagesof each,andresultsofsomemajorepidemiologystudies. Particularattentionisgiventointerpretingandcritiquing publishedbiomedicalresearcharticles.

BIO7101-ResearchMethodology: Budget Construction(1)

Thiscoursetrainsthestudentinbudgetpreparationskills andstrategyforanNIHorNSFgrant submission,andfor grants/contractsubmissionsto industryand military agencies.Fundamentalconceptandnuancesofeach fundingagency'sbudgetrequirementsarereviewedand discussed.Guestlecturesfromexpertsinthefield participateinthepresentations.Duringthecourseofthe term,thestudent willbeaskedtopreparearesearchbudget fortheprojectthateachispursuingforhis/herPh.D. degree.

BIO7102-ResearchMethodology: SpecialIssues RelatedtoBiomedicalResearch (2)

Thiscoursediscussescertaintopicswhichrequire decision-makingexpertiseinseveralaspectsofresearch. Thecoursewillconsistofvariousscenariosfromwhich discussionwilloccur.Topicswillincludeissuesofdata acquisition,data management, academic-industryconflicts, authorship,publication,aswellasproblemsthatoccurin thecourseofstudiessuchasrelyingongraduatestudents, issuesofintegrity,andauthority/responsibilityissuesinthe laboratorytonamea few.Whilesomeofthescenarios relatetoclinicalandclinicaltrialsresearchproblems, manyapplytoresearchingeneral.Theformatwillbefor studentstoreceivescenariosandtoundertakegroup discussionasto howtoaddressandresolvetheproblems ethicallyandprofessionally.

BIO7331-ResearchSeminarII: PreliminaryData& DesignAdjustments(1)

Thisseminarisacontinuationoftheseminarseriesin whichthestudentpresentshis/herdataandiscritiquedby studentsandfaculty. Theseseminarsareexpectedto facilitatetheprocessofdissertationdefenseandoral presentationsatmeetings.

BIO7332-ResearchSeminarIII:FinalResults& Significance(1)

Thisseminarisacontinuationoftheseminarseriesin whichthestudentpresentshis/herdataandiscritiquedby studentsandfaculty.Theseseminarsareexpectedto facilitatetheprocessofdissertationdefenseandoral presentationsatmeetings.

BIO7500-SpecialTopics: Genetics,Genomics,and Research(1)

TheHumanGenomeProjectandotherrevolutionary advanceshaveincreasedandbroadenedtheimportanceof genetics/genomicsinallhealthcarefields.Since virtually alldiseaseshavea geneticcomponent,theclinicianand researcher willneedtoraisegenetichypotheseswithevery patientandrealize whengeneticfactorsplayaroleina patient'scondition.Thiscourse willprovidestudentswitha basicknowledgeofgenomicsandgeneticsnecessaryfor clinicalcareandresearchandwillenhancetheir scientific skills.Thecoursewillbeindividualizedtoaccommodate students withvaryinginterests.

BIO7501-SpecialTopics: FromBenchtoImpact(2)

Thiscoursecoversthemethodswherebyresearchfindings canbetranslatedintospecific applicationsorproductsand howresearcherscanprotectthemselvesandtheir intellectualpropertyintheprocess.Thevariouswaysin whichonecanmovebenchfindingstoclinical,industrial, and militaryapplicationsarediscussedbyfaculty experiencedinthisprocess. Legaladviceisalsoprovided todiscussroyalties,contractualagreementsand institutional/sharedownership.Lastly,financialadviceis giveningeneraltermsaboutexpectationsandselfprotection.

BIO7502-SpecialTopics: ApproachestoEducation (2)

Sinceresearchisoftenbasedinacademiccentersand manygraduateswillbeemployedbyinstitutionsofhigher learning,thiscourseisdesignedtointroducethestudentto contemporaryprinciplesandpracticesineducation, includingdistancelearningapproaches.Itdescribesthe differencebetweenvariousmodesofstudentlearningand proposesmultiple methodsofassessment.

BIO7505-SpecialTopics: StatisticalAnalysisusing SPSS(2)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoassiststudentsastheyanalyze datausingSPSS software. Itisdesignedtoprovide students withastrongunderstandingontheuseofthis statisticalsoftwareandinterpretationofthereport

provided. Eachtopicwillbeexploredfirstinalecture formatandthenwithfollow-upassignmentsusing SPSS. Duringeachlecture,ProfMitchellwilldemonstrate theappropriateSPSSactionsrelatedto thetopicas specifiedinSection5CourseScheduleandTopical Outline.

BIO8330-TheQualifyingExam(VivaSeminarI)(0.5)

Thefirstseminarinthisseriesispresentedatthe first viva forthedoctoraldegree,priortothedefenseofthe preliminarydocument.Boththeseminarandthefollowing examinationarerequiredfortransferofthestudenttothe “candidate”status.Thefirst viva seminarnotonlybuilds ontheskillslearnedsofarbutalsoservesasa “training rehearsal”forthefinaldefenseofthedissertation.This seminaralsoservesasthefinaldefense seminar forthe master’sstudent.

BIO8331-TheDissertationDefense(VivaSeminarII) (0.5)

Thesecondseminaristhelast oftheseminarsinthe doctoralprogramand istobepresentedimmediately beforethefinaldefenseofthedissertation.

BIO8500-SpecialTopics: AcademicLifeand Stewardship (1)

Duringthiscourse,thepost-doctoralfellowshipand researchassociatepositionsarediscussedasoptionsforthe newgraduate.EstablishingoneselfinAcademiaisalso discussed withareviewofacademiclifeandexpectations, promotionsandthehierarchyofprofessorships,tenureand grantsmanship,includingthe K08andtheK23.The studentsandfacultydiscussestablishingone'sprofessional identity,theroleofsocieties,meetings,andservicetothe profession.Specialattentionis devotedtogroupresearch anditsadvantages.Thelastlectureisdevotedto whatit meanstobea"stewardofadiscipline."

BIO8501-ResearchModelingUsingComputing SoftwareandotherTools(1)

Thiscourse willpresentdifferenttechniquesinthe modelingofexperimentalparadigmsandpopulation dynamics.Newtechnologieshaverevolutionizedthestudy ofmedicineandbiologicalphenomena.Mathematical strategiesarebeingincreasinglyusedto measureandtrack healthanddisease.Students willbeintroducedastohow mathematics,biologyandhealthcareconvergetodisclose newdimensionsto understandingbiomedical interventions.

BIO8530-SpecialTopics: WritingCompetitiveGrant Proposals(Part1)(1)

Thecandidateisexpectedtoputtogetheradraftgrant proposal.This maybeforaPost-DoctoralFellowship,a YoungInvestigatoraward,aK08orK23,anR01orforan industrialor militarycontract. Thementorswillreviewand critiquetheproposalwhichwillbeamendedandpresented inPart2bythe student.

BIO8531-SpecialTopics: WritingCompetitiveGrant Proposals(Part2)(1)

Thecandidateisexpectedtoconstructa substantivegrant proposalbasedonthefeedbackreceivedinBI 8530(Part 1).This maybe foraPost-DoctoralFellowship,aYoung Investigatoraward,aK08orK23,anR01orforan industrialor militarycontract. Thementorswillreview onceagainandcritiquetheproposalsuchthatthe candidatehasaproposalinhand,readytosubmitasthe studentmovestograduationandemployment.Thiscourse isacontinuationofBIO8530.

BIO8532-SpecialTopics: WritingCompetitiveGrant Proposals(Part3)(1)

ThisisacontinuationofBIO8531thatfacilitatesthe completionofthegrantproposal.

BIO8533-IssuesofAgingPopulation(1)

Agerontologycoursedesigned tointroducethestudentto thestudyofaging,itsimpactonindividuals,familiesand society,and whatfactorshave driventhecreationofhealth policyrelatedtoolderpersons.Awidevarietyofaging topicswillbeexplored,includingthepreventionand managementofchronicconditions;demography;biology; epidemiologyofdiseases;physicaland mentaldisorders; functionalcapacityanddisability;healthservices; health policies;socialaspectsofaging,and ethicalissuesinthe careofolderindividualsaswellashospiceandpalliative care.

BIO8534-SpecialTopics: SurveyResearchMethods (1)

Surveysarecommonlyusedinbiomedicalresearch,either asstand-alone studiesonhealthbehaviorandattitudesor aspartofsubjectexperienceinclinicaltrialsand observationalstudies.Thiscoursereviewstheprinciplesof studydesign,specifically,surveystudydesignfor developingaprotocolforvalidsurveystudies.Principles coveredincludedevelopingstudygoalsandobjectives, identifyingthetargetpopulation,samplesize,recruitment andsampling,constructinga validandreliablesurvey instrument,anddisseminatingsurveysthroughavarietyof

ways, focusingononlinesurveyapplicationplatforms. Studentswilllearnthetypesofdatageneratedandhowto analyze,interpret,andappropriatelygeneralizesurvey results.

BIO8730-ResearchRotation1(1)

Studentsrotatefor10daysthroughalaboratorysitethat conductsresearchusingadifferentapproachthanthatused bythestudent.Forexample,ifastudentisdoing wet-lab benchwork,he/she mayrotate throughaclinicaltrialsite oranindustrialsite.Duringtherotationthestudent analyzestheresearchprotocol,attendsresearchmeetings, looksatdatagatheringand housekeeping,andanalyzes anypublicationsthathavebeenpublishedbythesite. Whenthestudentreturnstocampus,he/she must writea reportonhis/herexperience.

BIO8731-ResearchRotation2(1)

Thestudentcompletesasecondrotation(10days)ina researchenvironmentdifferentthanhis/herown.Other venuesincludeindustrialor militaryresearch, multicenter clinicaltrials,andlaboratory; i.e.,dryvs. wetlabresearch, orspecializedequipmentdevelopment.

BIO8930-ResearchProject1(3.5)

Thestudenttogether withtheprimarymentorisexpected toidentifyaprojectandmeetcertaindocumentation requirementssuchas,but notlimitedto apreliminarytitle, asearchstrategyforthereviewoftheliterature,andadraft TableofContentsforthedissertation.Allwillberefined andrevisedastheprojectdevelops.Whiletheroleofthe primarymentorislimitedatthistime,thismentortakeson afarmoresignificantroleinthefollowingterms.The interactionisusedasoneduringwhichthe mentor and studentbecomeacquaintedandformthebondoftrustthat leadsto moreeffective mentorshipand training.The projectutilizesa “StudentManual”booklet,inwhichall activitiesaredocumentedand signedsoastoprovide confirmationofthe student’saccomplishmentsandthe mentor’sagreement withtheoutcome.ThisRecordmust bepresentedatthetimeofthe defense(viva2).

BIO8931-ResearchProject2(5)

Eachstudentwillbeexpectedtocomplete his/herfirst draftoftheliteraturereviewtobepresentedanddiscussed atlengthwiththeprimarymentor.Thestudent willalsobe expectedtodevelophis/herprimaryhypothesisand identifythespecificaimsasguidedbytheprimarymentor. Attheend oftheterm,thestudent willidentifyhis/her pilotdataexperiment.

BIO8932-ResearchProject3(5)

Duringtheterm,thestudent mustrefinetheexperimental designtoanactionableentity. Thisisthetime when submissionoftheprojecttoIRBcommitteeisexpected. Thestudent mustalsoidentifypilotexperimentsforthe submission.Thesewillbedirectlyrelatedtofacilitationof laterresearchwork.Thestudentmustmeet withtheir dissertationcommitteebytheendofthesemester.

BIO8933-ResearchProject4(4.5)

Thiscourseissubdividedinto twocomponents.Thefirst includesconductingand organizingpilotdata,andits analysis.Thisisfollowedbya descriptionofhowthe experimentaldesignhasbeenalteredbytheresultsofpilot experiments.Thegreaterpartofthetimeisdevotedtostep two,i.e.,the writingofthequalifyingreportorthethesis fortheMaster’sstudent.Theelementsincludeasubstantial reviewoftheliterature,thehypothesis,specificaimsand theexperimentaldesign.Atthisstage,theDoctoralstudent willpresentthepilotdata, whiletheMaster’sstudentis gatheringmostofhis/herdataanddevelopingthe discussionpartofthethesis.TheMScstudentthen proceedstowritethethesis, whilethePhDstudent schedulesthe viva examination.Passingthisexamination allowsthedoctoralstudenttoenterthe “doctoral candidacy”stage.

BIO8934-ResearchProject5(7.5)

Duringthisterm,thedoctoralcandidatecontinues his/herexperimentationanddatagatheringandhasregular meetings withthementors.Thestudentaddressesany issuesthathavesurfaced withthepilotprojectsandadjusts theexperimentaldesignor methodologyasdeterminedbytheoutcomeofthequalifyi ngexamination.Atthispoint,thePh.D.candidate begins aggressiveexperimentation.Sincethisistheendpointfor theMaster’sstudent,he/she mustcompletegatheringand interpretingthedata fortheMaster’sthesisandpreparesfo rthethesis viva.Theprocessofthe viva isverysimilarto that forthePh.D.PleaserefertotheStudentManual furtherinstructionandthe viva Master’s formonpages3839.

BIO8935-ResearchProject6(8.5)

Duringthisphaseofthecourse,thestudentisexpectedto acquirea majoraccumulationofdatathroughsingleand replicatestudiesandpursue statisticalanalysisofthedata. Havingcompletedthe majorreviewoftheliterature.The studentshouldalsobegindraftingtheoverallorganization ofthedataanddiscussionchaptersforhis/herdissertation.

BIO8936-ResearchProject7(10)

Thiscoursecontinueswithfurtheraccumulationofdata, replicateexperimentsanddata analysis. Atthisstage,the studentshouldbeabletoidentifywhatarethe embellishmentstothedesignthatmightincreasethe significanceoftheresearchandprovidepilotdataforthe nextgrant.The writingofthe dissertationcontinues.A second meetingwiththedissertationcommittee mustoccur duringthissemester.

BIO8937-ResearchProject8(11)

Thecandidateshouldbeworkingalmostexclusivelyon completingtheexperimentation,thedatacollectionandits analysis. Furtherexperimental workcanbecontinuedafter thetermifrequestedbythementorordirectedbytheViva Committee.Thewritingofthe dissertationcontinues.

BIO8938-ResearchProject9: DefenseofDissertation (0)

Thecandidateisexpectedtocompleteandsubmitthe dissertationandregister fortheDefenseoftheDissertation throughtheOfficeofGraduateProgramsinBiomedicine. ThecompletedRecordofResearchActivitymustbe submittedbeforethe viva datecanbeset.Ifnopublications haveasyetbeensubmittedoraccepted,thecandidate must alsopresentdraftsofonepublicationbeforethe viva canbe set.The viva willhaveanexaminingcommitteewhichwill consistofafacultymember whodidnotserveasa mentor tothestudentandanexternalexaminerand willbe conductedinaclosedsession.Thecandidateisexpectedto presenthis/herlastseminaronhis/herresearchontheday ofthe viva.Thecandidatehasuptooneacademic yearto schedulethe viva whichmust beheld withinthatacademic year,after whichthecandidatureofthestudent willbe closed withoutawardifnodocument hasbeensubmitted andthe viva hasnotbeensuccessfullycompleted.Ifthere areextenuatingcircumstances,anappealgranting appropriateextensionoftime maybesubmittedtothe OfficeofGraduateProgramsinBiomedicineatleastfour monthsbeforethenendofthat year.Aresponse willbe giventothecandidate withinatime frame(threemonths) whichwillallowhim/hertoprepareforthedefense should additionaltime notbegranted.

BLV-BlindnessandLowVision

BLV

(2.0)

5000-FoundationsofEducation&Rehabilitation

definitions,legislation,referralprocesses,educationand rehabilitationplanning,proceduresandresources(human, physical,financial),culturaldiversity,learningtheories andteamworkrelatedtotheneedsofindividualswith visualimpairments.Learnerswillexploreprofessionalism andethicsaswellasissuesrelatedtoaccessibility,privacy, confidentiality,andadvocacy.

BLV5001-Clinical&FunctionalImplicationsof VisualImpairment(3.0)

Thestudent willknowtheanatomyoftheeye,visual pathways,optics,visualexaminations,eyedisorders,age relatedchangesintheeye,innervationsoftheeye, medicationsand their sideeffects,anddiseaseoftheeyeas wellatthe functionalandeducationalimplications.The studentwill understandandbeabletorelatethesetopics functionallytoanindividual’svisualperformance.

BLV5002-Psychological&SocialImplicationsof VisualImpairment(1.0)

Thiscourseexploresthepsychosocialfactorsaffectingthe processofadjustmenttovisualimpairmentacrossthelife span.Throughcaseanalysisandconsumerparticipation, learnersexploreavarietyofissuesrelatedto adjustment, includingdemographics,lifestage,typeofvisual impairment,personality,self-concept,socialsupport networkandthegrievingprocess.Thecoursealso explores theimpactofsocietalattitudesandstereotypestoward blindnessand visualimpairment. Anoverviewoftherange ofpsychosocialinterventionsisprovidedincluding resourcesforreferrals.

BLV5004-CriticalAnalysisofResearch(2.0)

Thiscourseteacheslearnersthetoolsnecessaryfor becomingcriticalreadersofresearchandhowto conceptualizeandconductbasicresearchintheir professionalenvironments.Learnersbecomefamiliar with thebasicattributesofquantitativeandqualitative methods ofresearchandinvestigatethe ethicsinvolvedin conductingresearch.Researchdesignscoveredinclude trueexperimental,quasi-experimental,descriptive, correlational,single-subject,survey,ethnographicandcase studyapproaches.

BLV5007-NeurologicalVisualImpairmentsin Children(2.0)

Thisissurveycourserepresentingdisciplinesdedicatedto theeducationandrehabilitationofindividuals withvisual impairments.Thecourseintroduceslearnerstohistory,

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothecauses, characteristicsandeducationalimplicationsofneurological visualimpairmentspecificto childrenand youthwithor withoutadditionaldisabilities. Studentswilllearnabout assessmentandinterventionstrategiesfromexpertsand familymembersand willbeconnectedtorelevant

resourcesinthisspecificareafortheir futurepractice.

BLV5100-IntroductiontoBraille(0.5)

Thiscourseinvolveslearninguncontractedbrailleandthe useavarietyoftoolsto producethebasicbraillealphabet, numbersandpunctuationaswellasraisedlinediagrams forlabelingand maps.Thecourseprovideslearnerswith informationaboutAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA) signageregulationsandresourcesforhowtointerpret contractions usedinbraillesignage.

BLV5101-IntroductiontoIndependentLivingSkills (1.0)

Learners willbeprovided withonlineandhands-on instructionandrehabilitationtrainingpractice(usinglow visionsimulatorsandblindfolds)inthe methodsand adaptivetechniquesusedbyvisionprofessionalsinthe followingindependentlivingskillareas:(a)cleaningskills andhouseholdsafety,(b)labeling,(c)money identification,(d)timeidentification,(e)basicfood preparation,(f) telephoneskills,and(g)signatureand handwritingguides.Classesemphasizethe utilizationof adaptivetechniquesandresourcegathering,andaddress skillsthatareappropriateforchildren,adolescents,adults, andolderadults.

BLV5102-IntroductiontoOrientationandMobility (1.0)

Studentswilllearnabouttheroleand impactofOrientation andMobility(O&M)instructiononthedevelopmentand qualityoflifeofstudents/clientswithvisionimpairments atdifferentlifestages.Theywillbecomeawareoftheir roleasvisionprofessionalsinthe identificationofO&M needsandgoals,aswellasthe provisionof instruction/reinforcementofbasic mobilityskillsfortheir students/clients.Throughpracticeunderblindfold/low visionsimulationandrole-playsituations,students will becomeproficientinbasicindoororientationand mobility techniques.

BLV5103-IntroductiontoAssistiveTechnology(3.0)

Learnersareintroducedtoa widevarietyoftechnology thatassistschildrenandadults withvisualimpairmentsand multipledisabilitiestoaccessinformation,supportlearning andactivitiesofdailyliving.Thecourseprovideshands-on experiencewithavarietyoftechnologiesandaffords learnerstheopportunitytoobserveandteachthese technologies.Issuesrelatedtolegislation, financing, assessmentandinstructionalstrategiesforteachingaccess technologyarediscussed.

BLV5104-NeurologicalVisualImpairmentinAdults

(1.0)

Thiscourseaddressesevaluationandinterventionfor peopleofallagesexperiencingdifficultiessecondaryto visualprocessingimpairment fromacquiredbraininjury. Whenworkingwiththebraininjuredpopulation, interventionfocusesontheremediationofdeficitsthrough neuro-rehabilitative methodsanddevelopingtaskand environmentaladaptations.Topicsinclude:evaluationand interventionforpatients withacquiredbraininjuries relatedtovisualacuity,visualfield,oculomotorfunction, andvisualattentionandcognitiveprocessing.Utilizingthis information,students willunderstandthefoundationsof visualsignsandsymptoms followingabraininjury,as wellasthebest methodofrehabilitatingandaddressing theseissues.

BLV5105-LiteraryBrailleCode(3.0)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachstudentstoread(visually and/or tactually)and writethe LiteraryBrailleCode,based upontherulesinthe mostrecentrulebook,EnglishBraille AmericanEdition.Studentswilllearnto writeinboth uncontractedbrailleandcontractedbraille.Studentswill learntoreadsingle-sidedbraille material,aswellasinterpointbraille(braille whichis embossedonbothsidesof thepage).Students willlearnto writebrailleusingaslate andstylus(thebrailleuser'spencil)andthecomputer keyboardusingPerkyDuckbrailleemulationsoftware.

BLV5106-BrailleLiteracy(0.5)

Thisisahands-oncoursethatprovideslearnerswith experienceindesigningabrailleliteracyprogramfor individuals whoareblindorvisuallyimpaired.Learners selectfroma varietyofactivitiesrelatedtotheirprogram ofstudies(TVIor VRT),suchasanalysisofcurriculum materialsforteachingreadingtochildrenor adults, performanceofalearningmediaassessment,teachingthe useofabraillenotetaker,teachingtheuseofalabeling codesuchasFishburneorMoon.

BLV5107-VisualImpairmentsandMultiple Disabilities(2.0)

Thiscourse willprovide youwithinformation,links, video clips,resources,and weeklydiscussionsthataddressthe impactthatadditionaldisabilitiesandchronic medical conditionshaveonthedeliveryofVRT andLVT services toindividualswhoareblindand/orvisuallyimpaired

BLV5130-Low VisionAssessment &Intervention1 (3.0)

Thiscoursefocusesontwoareas:1)strategiesfor

assessingthevisualfunctioningofchildrenandadultswith lowvision,and2)strategiesforstimulatingandenhancing visualfunctioningandefficientuseofvisionwithoutlow visionopticaldevices.Initialareasofemphasisinclude techniquesforthe functionalassessmentofvisualacuity andvisualfields,andassessmentofthefunctional performanceofvisioninday-to-dayactivitiesacross differentschool,home,recreationand workenvironments. Thesecondpartofthiscourse focusesonassessingand enhancingthefunctionalvisualdevelopmentallevelsand visualefficiencyofinfantsandchildren,includingthose withmultipleimpairments.Coursecontentinvolvesa combinationoftheoryandpracticeassignments,low visionsimulations,andin-classandonlinediscussions centeredontheassessmentandenhancementoffunctional vision.

BLV5131-Low VisionAssessment &Intervention2 (2.0)

Thiscoursefocusesoninterventionstrategiesfor enhancingvisualfunctioningofchildrenandadults with lowvision.Areasofemphasis include:detailedassessment andinstructionalstrategiesfortheutilizationofnear, intermediateanddistanceopticaldevices; visualefficiency instructionwithoutopticaldevices;interpretationof environmentalcuesfordistance,depthand orientation; readingwithlowvision,andspecializedtopicssuchaslow visiondriving, visualfieldenhancementsystems,and overviewofvisionrehabilitationforindividualswithhead injuries.Coursecontentinvolvesacombinationoftheory andpracticeassignments,lowvisionsimulations,andinclassandonlinediscussionscenteredontheassessment andenhancementoffunctionalvision.

BLV5132-Low VisionAssessment &Intervention3 (2.0)

Thiscourseoffersparticipants theopportunitytoapplythe conceptsaddressedinthetwo pre-requisitecourses(Low VisionAssessment&Intervention1andLowVision Assessment&Intervention2) andextendpractical knowledgeintheareaoflowvisionrehabilitation.Course topicsincludebutarenotlimitedtoliteracyand low vision,video magnificationevaluations,documentation proceduresandimplicationsfor reimbursement,artificial vision,andthefutureofmedicalandtechnological advancements.

BLV5200-Principlesof Low VisionRehabilitation (3.0)

Thiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthe fieldoflowvision rehabilitationandhelpsdefine bestpracticesforthetypeof lowvisionclinic/practicesettingwherestudentsmay

envisionthemselvesworking. Exploredarecomponentsof lowvisionrehabilitationservices,variousmodelsof servicedelivery,theidentificationofneedsforlowvision rehabilitationservices,andthe management,fundingand evaluationoflowvisionrehabilitationservices.Principles ofLowVisionRehabilitationpreparesstudentstodevelop andfinancelowvisionservices,andtoassume greater responsibilitiesincurrentandfuture worksettingsinthe fieldoflowvisionrehabilitation.

BLV5290-LVRIndependent Study(2.0)

LVRIndependent Studyprovidesmaster’sdegreestudents withtheopportunitytoselectandresearchanareaof interestinlowvisionrehabilitation.Collaboratingwithan assigned facultyadvisor,students selectatopicofchoice andprepareaprofessionaldocumentaboutthisselected areaofinterest(e.g.,articleforpublication,compendium, bookletorotherprofessionalproduct),and developand enhancethepermanentproductforaparticularaudience.

BLV5300-O&M Techniques(5.0)

Thiscourse willprovideinstructionandpracticeinskills andtechniquesusedinindependenttravelbyindividuals withvisualimpairments.Studentswillexperiencetraveling inavarietyofindoorandoutdoorsettingsunderblindfold andavarietyofsimulatedvisionlosses.Thecoursewill alsoaddressinstructionalstrategies,includinglesson planning,propersequencing,andpacing,aswellas specificteachingtools.Studentswillapplytheseskillsby planningandconductinglessonsforeachother, while receivingfeedbackfromcourseinstructors.

BLV5330-Principlesof O&M 1(2.0)

Inthiscourselearnersareintroducedtothephilosophies, definitions, historyofO&M,professionalorganizations, nationalcertificationandcurrentissuesinthe field.The coursealsopreparesstudentstounderstand,planand conductindividualizedO&M assessmentsandsharethe resultswithstudents,familiesand otherprofessionals withinaframeworkofculturalsensitivity.Fieldwork observations,throughwhichstudentsexploreandlearn aboutvariousservicedeliverysettingsand models,arealso requiredaspartofthiscourse.

BLV5331-

Principlesof O&M 2(3.0)

Thiscourseprovidesopportunitiestogainknowledgeand practicalexperiencesregardingOrientationandMobility. Itincludesrequiredreadings, materialsandassignments that willincreasethelearner’s knowledgeandcapabilities inthe followingareas:transitioningfromassessmentsto instruction; writingO&Mgoalsandobjectives;analyzing environments,planningappropriateand wellsequenced

mobilitylessons;learningaboutmobilitysystemsother thanthelongcane(e.g.,guidedogs); modifyingtraditional O&Mtechniquesforindividualsfromdifferentagegroups; andathoroughunderstandingoftheimpactofadditional disabilitiesandchronic medicalconditionsintheO&M instructionalprocess.

BLV5332-Principlesof O&M 3(3.0)

Thiscourse willprovideaforumforlearnerstoexplore specificareasrelatedtoteachingO&M.Topicswill include:O&M forindividualswithlowvision;driver behavior,and implicationsofquietandautonomouscars; assessmentandinstructionofcomplexintersections;traffic andpedestriansignalization;O&Minthevirtual environment;accessibilitystandards;transportation optionsincludingdriverservices,airandover-the-roadbus service;theroleofO&M specialistsinadvocatingfor improvedaccessibility;andcurrentissuesinO&M includingprofessionalism,ethicsandliability.

BLV5390-O&M IndependentStudy(1.0or2.0)

Thiscourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentsto completeanindependentproject/courseofstudythat will enhancetheirknowledgeofa specificaspectorareainthe fieldofOrientationandMobility.Thecourseisdesigned toaddressthestudent’sindividualneeds,interestsand aptitudes. Asupervisingfacultymemberapprovesand/or helpsdesigntheprojectanditsexpectedoutcomes.The projectistypicallycompletedwithinonesemester.

BLV5400-ExpandingtheCoreCurriculum(3.0)

Thiscourseexploresallareasoftheexpandedcore curriculum, withspecialemphasisonassessmentand instructionofsocialskills,recreationandleisure,career education,andself-advocacyskillsneededbychildrenand adults whoarevisuallyimpaired.Instruction addresses appropriatematerialsand assistivetechnology tobeusedbychildrenwhoare visuallyimpairedineachof theseexpandedcorecurriculumareas.

BLV5401-TeachingStudentswithMultiple Disabilities(2.0)

TeachingStudents withMultipleDisabilitiesaddresses assessmentandinstructionofchildrenwithvisual impairmentswhoalso havedevelopmentaldelays (includingPDD,orAutismSpectrumdisorders),behavior disorders,medicalconditions(includingseizures,feeding difficulties,orseverehealthissues),hearingimpairment, speechorcommunicationdisorders,andthosewith commonsyndromesoreyedisordersrelatedtomultiple disabilities(suchasCVI,TBI,ROP,Septo-Optic Dysplasia).

BLV

5402

-Numeracy& Science

(2.0)

NemethandOtherSpecialized Codesisahands-oncourse thatprovideslearnerswiththe abilitytotranscribeNemeth CodeusingthePerkinsbraillerandbrailleproduction software. Learnersbecomeproficientinteachingthe abacus.Other materialsandaidsforinstructionin mathematicsandscienceareintroduced.Students willalso receiveinstructionandcreate assignmentsinthe music braillecodeand foreignlanguagebraillecodeattheentry level.

BLV5403-LiteracyforStudentswithVisual Impairment (3.0)

InLiteracyforStudentswithVisualImpairments,students developadeepimpairments. Thiscoursefocuseson assessmentoflearningmedia, printandbrailleinstruction, andtheintegrationoftechnologyinaliteracyprogram. Studentslearnhowtoteachreadingand writingwith brailleastheliteracymediumtochildrenand adults, includingthose withadditionaldisabilities.Thiscourse coversvariousapproachesofliteracyinstructionforthis population.

BLV5404-Educating EmergentBilinguals(1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontothebasic theoreticalconceptsandprinciplesunderlyingmajor approachestosecondlanguage(L2)teaching.Students willgainknowledgeandunderstandingtherolesofthe teacherandlearnerinL2teaching,andthemethodsand techniquesofL2teaching.Studentswillalsolearnabout theimpactofsensoryimpairmentsor multipledisabilities onsecondlanguageacquisition.

BLV5430-Principlesof TeachingStudentswithVisual Impairment 1(1.0)

Principles1coversthehistoryofeducationforchildren withvisualimpairments,specialeducationlegislation,the IEPandIFSP,howto writeIEP/IFSPgoalsandobjectives, andhowto writealessonplan.

BLV5431-Principlesof TeachingStudentswithVisual Impairment 2(2.0)

PrinciplesofTeachingStudents withVisual Impairment2providesthe methodsbywhichteachersof thevisuallyimpairedassessandinstructthe widevariety ofchildrenwithvisualimpairments.Issuesrelatedto assessmentandinstructionofchildrenwithvisual impairmentinclude,butarenotlimitedto,specialand environmentalmodifications, strategiesforteaching conceptdevelopment,andethicsrelatedtodecisionmakingand theroleoftheteacherofthe visuallyimpaired

inrelationtotheotherprofessionalswho willbe working withchildrenwithvisualimpairments.

BLV5490-TVIIndependentStudy(1.0or2.0)

Thiscourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentsto completeanindependentproject/courseofstudythat will enhancetheirknowledgeofa specificaspectorareainthe fieldofeducationofstudents whoarevisuallyimpaired. Thecourseisdesignedtoaddressthestudent’sindividual needs,interestsandaptitudes.Asupervisingfaculty memberapprovesand/orhelpsdesigntheprojectand its expectedoutcomes.Theprojectistypicallycompleted withinonesemester.

BLV5500-Principlesof VisionRehabilitationTherapy (3.0)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withinformation,links, videoclips,resourcesandperiodicdiscussionsthataddress thehistoryanddevelopmentoftheVisionRehabilitation Therapy(VRT)profession,andprovideanin-depth examinationofthetechniquesandskillsinvolvedinVRTspecificassessment,lessonplanningandinstruction. As thecourseprogresses,makenoteoftheemphasisupon UnitedStates-basedassessmentandinstructionalstrategies thatutilizetheprinciplesofadultlearningtheory.

BLV5502-IndependentLivingSkillsforVision RehabilitationTherapists(4.0)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidethelearner withhandsoninstruction, web-basedlearningandrehabilitation trainingpracticeinthe methodologiesandadaptive techniquesutilizedbytheprofessionalrehabilitation teacher/visionrehabilitationtherapist(VRT)inthe followingadaptiveindependentlivingskillareas:(a) eatingskills,(b)stovetop,oven,and microwavesafety techniques,(c)basic mealpreparation,(d)cleaningskills, (e)basichomemechanics,(f)diabeticmanagement,(g) labelingtechniques,includingmedicationmanagementand identification,(h) moneyidentificationand management, (i)groomingandhygiene,(j)timeidentification,(k) clothingcare,(l)needlethreading,(m) handand machine sewing,(n) crafts,handicraftsandgames.

BLV5503-LiteracyforAdultswithVisual Impairment (2.0)

InPrinciplesofLiteracyforAdultswithVisual Impairment,studentsdevelopadeepunderstandingof teachingandlearningofliteracyskillsforadultswith visualimpairment.Thiscoursefocusesonassessmentof learningmedia,printandbrailleinstruction,and the integrationoftechnologyinaliteracyprogram.Students learnhowtoteachreadingand writingwithbrailleasthe

literacymediumtoadultswithadventitious visual impairments.

BLV5504-CommunicationSkillsforVision RehabilitationTherapists(1.0)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidethelearner withhandsoninstruction,Web-basedlearningandrehabilitation trainingpracticeinthe methodologiesandadaptive techniquesutilizedbytheprofessionalrehabilitation teacher/visionrehabilitationtherapist(VRT)inthe followingadaptivecommunicationskillareas:(a) telephoneskillsanddirectoryassistance,(b) writingskills, includingsignature,letter,listandcheckwriting,(c) NationalLibraryService/LibraryofCongresseligibility andcertificationrequirements,(d)TalkingBook/Cassette PlaybackMachineskillsand DigitalTalkingBookskills, (e)recordingskills,includingmaintenanceand repairof recordingdevices,and tapeindexing,(f) listeningskills, (g)acquisitionanduseofreaders,(h)radioreading services,and(i)postalregulations.

BLV5590-VRTIndependentStudy(1.0or2.0)

Thiscourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentsto completeanindependentproject/courseofstudythat will enhancetheirknowledgeofa specificaspectorareainthe fieldofVisionRehabilitationTherapy.Thecourseis designedtoaddressthestudent’sindividualneeds, interestsandaptitudes.Asupervisingfacultymember approvesand/orhelpsdesigntheprojectanditsexpected outcomes.Theprojectistypicallycompleted withinone semester.

BLV6200-LVRFieldwork(2.0)

LVRFieldworkassuresthatalumnioftheSalusLow VisionRehabilitationprogramhavethebasicskills necessarytoprovidequalitylowvisionassessmentand interventionservicesintheirspecificdisciplinesto individuals withlowvisionofallagesandabilities. Studentsobservetheclinicallowvisionrehabilitation examinationprocessunderjointagencyandSalus supervisionand/orparticipateinrelatedcommunity-based activities. AllstudentsmusthaveatleastoneCertified LowVisionTherapist(CLVT)asasupervisor(eitheronoroff-site). Allinternshipsitesandsupervisorswill meet AcademyofCertificationofVisionRehabilitationand EducationProfessionals(ACVREP) certificationcriteria.

BLV6201-LVRInternship (6.0)

LVRFieldworkassuresthatalumniofthe LowVision Rehabilitationprogramhavetheskillsnecessarytoprovide qualitylowvisionassessment andinterventionservicesin theirspecificdisciplinestoindividualswithlowvisionof

allagesandabilities.Internsassesspatientneeds, formulateplansincooperation withthem,accordingtothe policiesandproceduresoftheirrespectiveservicesettings, andinstructunderjointagencyandSalussupervision.

BLV

6290-LVRComprehensiveExamination(0)

TheComprehensiveExaminationisacumulativeexamor projectthatstudents undertake afteralldidacticcourses havebeensuccessfullycompleted.Itisaprerequisitefor earningamaster'sdegree,butcarriesnocreditvalue.

BLV6300-O&M Fieldwork(3.0)

Thiscourseisafieldpracticumcourse. Learnerswillbe mentoredbyanACVREPCertifiedO&MSpecialistto applynewlyacquiredknowledgeandskillsintoserving individuals withvisualimpairments.Theemphasiswillbe placedontechniquesandstrategiesforprovidingquality assessmentandinstructiontoavarietyofindividualswith visualimpairments,includingthose withmultiple disabilities.Itisexpectedthatthelearnerswillconduct themselvesinaprofessional manneratalltimesandkeep allappointments. LearnerswillalsobeassignedaSalus Universityfacultysupervisortomonitorperformanceand progress.Inaddition,thiscoursewillprovideanonline forum(Blackboard)forstudentstodiscusstheir experience,exchangeideasandstrategieswithoneanother andthecoursecoordinator,andlearnaboutnewproducts, resources,orjournalarticles. Studentsareexpectedtolog intothecourse’sBlackboardcomponentatleasttwicea weekforthedurationofthesemester.

BLV6301-O&M Internship(6.0)

Thiscourseisafieldpracticumcourse. Learnerswillbe mentoredbyanACVREPCertifiedO&MSpecialistto applynewlyacquiredknowledgeandskillsintoserving individuals withvisualimpairments.Theemphasiswillbe placedontechniquesandstrategiesforprovidingquality assessmentandinstructiontoavarietyofindividualswith visualimpairments,includingthose withmultiple disabilities.Itisexpectedthatthelearnerswillconduct themselvesinaprofessional manneratalltimesandkeep allappointments. LearnerswillalsobeassignedaSalus Universityfacultysupervisortomonitorperformanceand progress.

Inaddition,thiscoursewillprovideanonlineforum (Blackboard)forstudentstodiscusstheirexperience, exchangeideasand strategieswithoneanotherandthe coursecoordinator,andlearnaboutnewproducts, resources,orjournalarticles. Studentsareexpectedtolog intothecourse’sBlackboardcomponentatleasttwicea weekforthedurationofthesemester.

BLV6390-O&M ComprehensiveExamination(0)

TheComprehensiveExaminationisacumulativeexamor projectthatstudents undertake afteralldidacticcourses havebeensuccessfullycompleted.Itisaprerequisitefor earningamaster'sdegree,butcarriesnocreditvalue.

BLV6400-TVIFieldwork(1.0)

Fieldworkisanindependentstudyexperiencedesignedto enrichthebreadthoffirst-handknowledgeofthe professionalrolesandservice deliverysystemslikelyto impacttheeducationofchildrenwho areblindorvisually impaired,includingthose with multipledisabilities.The specificcourserequirementsaredeterminedbasedonthe student’sexperienceinthe fieldofgeneralandspecial educationandspecificallyeducationofinfants,children and youthwhoareblindandvisuallyimpaired,including those withmultipledisabilities.

BLV6401-TVIInternship(6.0)

Thiscourseisastudentteachingcourse.Learnerswillbe mentoredbyacertifiedTeacherofStudents withVisual Impairments(TVI)toapplynewlyacquiredknowledge andskillsintoservingindividualswithvisualimpairments andadditionaldisabilities.Theemphasiswillbeplacedon techniquesandstrategiesforprovidingqualityassessment andinstructiontoavarietyofindividualswithvisual impairments,includingthose withmultipledisabilities.It isexpectedthatthelearnerswillconductthemselvesina professional manneratalltimes.Learnerswillbeassigned aSalusUniversityfacultysupervisorto monitor performanceandprogress.

BLV6490-TVIComprehensiveExamination(0)

TheComprehensiveExaminationisacumulativeexamor projectthatstudents undertake afteralldidacticcourses havebeensuccessfullycompleted.Itisaprerequisitefor earningamaster'sdegree,butcarriesnocreditvalue.

BLV6500-VRTFieldwork(2.0)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withaninitialexposureto agencies,professionals,andpractice methodsinthefield ofVisionRehabilitationTherapy. Learnersbegintoapply thecompetenciestheyhaveacquiredindidacticand laboratoryexperiencestoindividualsina varietyofservice deliverysystems.Learnersworkatfieldworksitesunder jointon-siteandUniversitysupervision.On-site supervisorsareexpectedtoprovidedirect,consistent observationand feedback,aswellasmeetregularlywith learnerstodiscusstheiractivities,responsibilities,andthe supervisor’songoingassessmentoflearnerperformance.

BLV6501-VRTInternship(6.0)

Thiscourseprovideslearnerswiththeopportunityto engagedirectlywithclientsandconsumerswhoareblind orvisuallyimpairedduring400contacthoursand14 weeksoflearningexperience.Learnersapplythe competenciestheyhaveacquiredindidacticandlaboratory experiencestoindividualsina varietyofservicedelivery systems. Learnersparticipateinobservation,direct client/consumercontact, meetingswithstaff,andother specialprojectsduringtheassignedinternshipdays. Learners willalso haveopportunitiestoidentifyand work cooperativelywithselectedcommunityresourcestoensure theapplicationofa fullrange ofholisticVision RehabilitationTherapyinterventions. Allinternshipsites andsupervisorsmeetthecertificationcriteriaofthe AcademyforCertificationofVisionRehabilitationand EducationProfessionals(ACVREP).

BLV

6590-VRTComprehensiveExamination(0)

TheComprehensiveExaminationisacumulativeexamor projectthatstudents undertake afteralldidacticcourses havebeensuccessfullycompleted.Itisaprerequisitefor earningamaster'sdegree,butcarriesnocreditvalue.

CIM-CochlearImplants

CIM 5000-NeuroscienceofCochlearImplantation (1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesadetaileddescriptionofthefunction oftheauditorysystemwithspecialreferencetoaspects importanttocochlearimplantation.Thecoursecovers basic mechanicsandphysiologyofauditorydetectionand transductionatthelevelofthe cochlea,aswellas importantaspectsincentralauditoryprocessing, giving emphasistoissuesthatareparticularlyrelevantto electricalstimulationwithcochlearimplantsystems. Includesdetailedconsiderationofearlydevelopmentofthe cochleaandcentralauditorypathways,aswellasage relatedplasticityintheauditorybrain, whichwillbelinked toissuesrelatingtocochlearimplantationinchildrenand inadults.Coversdetailsaboutcochlearimplant sound processing,cochlearelectrodestimulationofneuronsand otherelectrophysiologicalcochlearimplantissues. Also reviewssurgicalprocedures,andarangeofmedical considerationsrelatedtocochlearimplantcandidature(e.g. temporalbonemalformations, multiplehandicaps,genetic etiologyetc.).

CIM 5001-BehavioralAssessmentIssuesinCochlear Implants(1.5)

Purposeofthiscourseistogainknowledgeregardingthe

historyofcochlearimplantsas wellascandidacycriteria fortheadultandpediatricpopulations.Learnerswill understand howtoassessspeechperceptioninadultsand childrenwithcochlearimplantsand tolearnnowto enhanceperformance withbilateralimplantation,bimodal stimulation,and hearingassistancetechnology.

CIM 5002-Programming CochlearImplants(1.5)

Courseexaminesthe fundamentalprinciplesinvolvedin theprogrammingofcochlearimplantsforchildrenand adultsandaddressesspecifictopics:basichardwareof cochlearimplantsystems;terminologyassociated with cochlearimplantprogramming;clinicalproceduresutilized inprogrammingcochlearimplants;troubleshooting commoncomplaints/complicationsassociated with cochlearimplantuse,etc.Clinicalcaseexamplesprovided asatooltoillustratecommonclinicalpracticesand proceduresincochlearimplantprogramming.Student shouldacquirea workingknowledgethatwill facilitatethe successful managementofcochlearimplantprogramming inclinicalsettings.

CIM 5003-ObjectiveMeasuresinCI(1.5)

Discussestherangeofobjectivemeasureswhichcanbe elicitedincochlearimplant users.Addresseshowthese measurescanbeusedtoevaluatecochlearimplant function/activityalongauditorypathwaysinresponseto cochlearimplantstimulation.Inaddition,theuseofthese measurestodetectunwantednon-auditoryresponsesto cochlearimplantstimulationwillbediscussed.Students learnwhatequipmentis necessarytoobtainthesemeasures and whentocollectthem.Currentapplicationsforthese measuresinbothclinicalandresearchsettingsdiscussed.

CIM 5004-Aural(Re)habilitationforCochlear ImplantRecipients(1.5)

Focusonaural(re)habilitationforchildrenandadults followingcochlearimplantation.Addressesauditoryskill developmentandspecificinterventionstrategiesand techniquesto maximizetheauditorypotentialofpediatric andadultcochlearimplantrecipients.Inaddition, considerationsto facilitatelisteningskillsforspecial populationsincludingtheolderimplantedchild,the multiplychallengedchild,and thebilingualchild.Students givennecessaryknowledgeandpracticalinsighttoengage familiesandeducatorstosupportcochlearimplant recipientsandtolearntheessentialcomponentsofthe (re)habilitationprocessandcurrentapplicationinthe clinicalsetting.

CIM

5008

-EmergingIssuesandCaseStudies(1.5)

Thiscourse willcoveremergingissuesinacasestudy

format.Topicssuchasbilateralimplantation, electroacousticstimulationandthepreservationofhearing withdifferentelectrodearrays willbeaddressed.Other implantabledeviceswillalso becovered.Additionally, vestibularfunctionincochlear implant userswillbe discussedaswellasqualityoflifeandcosteffectiveness considerations.

CLA-ClinicalAudiology

CLA5000-ModuleonAuditorySystems(3.0)

AuditoryPhysiologyandPsychoacoustics

Thiscourse willreviewourunderstandingofsound,i.e. thenatureofacousticsignals, howwemeasurethem,and importantaspectsofhowsoundsaretransmittedtothe ears.We willexaminethestructureandfunctionofthe auditorysystemfromtheeartoauditorycortex.Thecourse willcoverthebasic mechanicsandphysiologyofthe middleearandcochlea.Wewillexamineinsomedetail haircell mechanismsandthe codingofsoundsignalsby thecochlea.Wewilldescribekeyfeaturesofcentral auditoryprocessing,includingbrainstemmechanisms involvedinsoundlocalizationandcorticalprocessingof complexsoundsincludingspeech-relatedsignals.Wewill discussbothphysiologicaland behavioralmeasuresof auditoryfunction.Behavioralmeasureswillincludebasic clinicaltestsofhearing(e.g.theaudiogram)aswellas morecomplexpsychophysicalassessments.These psychophysicaltestsincludeinvestigationsofauditory functioninthefrequency(spectral)domain,inthe temporaldomain(timinginformationinsounds)andinthe intensitydomain(e.g.loudnessmeasures).Inallcasesthe behavioralmeasureswillbeconsideredforthenormal auditorysystemandforsubjectswithvarioustypesand degreesofhearingproblem.

AuditorySystemDisordersandDiseases

Thiscourseisdesignedtoinstructstudentsonimportant etiologiesofhearinglossand relateddisordersaffecting childrenandadults. Auditorydisordersanddiseasesare reviewedfollowingananatomicalsequencefromthe externaleartothecentralauditorysystemwithan emphasisonthoseetiologiesencountered mostoftenin clinicalaudiology. Coverageofeachdisorderordisease includesinformationonprevalence,riskfactors, mechanism(s),pathophysiology, medicalmanagement, patternsofauditoryfindings,andimplicationsforgeneral andhearinghealth.Importantly,alectureinthecourseis entirelydevotedto medicalreferralindicationsand guidelines.Thefinalsegmentofthecourseprovidesan overviewofthetopicofclinicalpharmacology.

CLA5001-ModuleonBasicClinicalAssessments(3.0)

DiagnosticClinicalProcedures

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideasystematic,critical andpracticalreviewofcurrent principles,procedures,and protocolsforbehavioralhearingassessmentofchildren andadults. Asubstantialportionofthecourseisdevotedto puretoneaudiometrywithair-andboneconduction stimulationandtospeechaudiometry.Thisdiscussionalso includestheimportanttopicofproper maskingtechniques toassureearspecifictestfindings.Valuablebutlessused techniquessuchastheaudiometricWebertestandthe sensorineuralacuitylevel(SAL)testarealso covered.The finalsegmentofthecourseincludeslecturesoneffective andefficientstrategiesforcombiningproceduresintoan evidence-basedtestbatteryfordiagnosisofperipheral hearinglossanddetectionofcentralauditorynervous systemdysfunction.Animportanttopiccoveredinthe courseisthecrosscheckprinciple.Thediscussionalso includesspecialpatientpopulationssuchaschildrenand adults withfalseorexaggeratedhearingloss.

Electro-acousticMeasurementsinAudiology

Thiscourseisdesignedtoreviewprinciplesunderlying electroacoustic measurements, specificallyaural immittancemeasuresandotoacousticemissions,andtheir clinicalapplications.Thecoursebeginswithabrief historicalperspectiveemphasizingthelong-traditionof researchevidencesupportingclinicalapplicationofaural immittancemeasurements.Importanttermsandrelevant anatomyandphysiologyaredefined.Measurementof auralimmittanceproceduresisthenexplainedinthe contextofclinicalpracticeguidelinesincludingmulticomponentand multiple-probetonetympanometry, Eustachiantubedysfunctiontests,andacousticreflexes. Specialattentionisgiventothediagnostic valueof analysisofacousticreflexthreshold,latency,amplitude, andpatternsforipsilateraland contralateralconditions. Widebandabsorbance/reflectanceisalsocovered with emphasisonadvantagesinmeasurementofmiddleear functioninchildren.Theremainderofthecoursefocuses onotoacousticemissions,includingcurrentthinkingon mechanismsofgenerators,guidelinesfor measurementand analysis,and clinicalapplicationsinchildrenandadults.

CLA5002-ModuleonAdvancedClinicalAssessments

Electro-physiologicMeasurementsinAudiology

Thiscourse willfocusonthe principlesof electrophysiologicalassessmentofauditory function.Recentadvancesintheassessmentofhearing usingauditoryevokedresponsesacrossallagerangesand variousevokedpotentialmeasureswillbediscussed.After

(3.0)

successfulcompletionofthis course,studentswillhave learnedbothbasicandappliedtechniquesinthe measurementandinterpretationoftheneurophysiological andelectrophysiologicalmethodsthatarecurrentlyusedto assessauditoryfunctioninadultsandchildren.

IntroductiontoVestibularFunction

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstothe vestibularsystem,relateddisorders,andbasicevaluation techniques.Followingananatomicalsequence fromthe peripheraltocentralvestibularsystems,afewcommon disordersarereviewed.Coverageofeachdisorderor diseaseincludesinformationonprevalence,riskfactors, mechanism(s),pathophysiology, medicalmanagement, patternsofsymptomology.Thefinalsegmentofthecourse providesanoverviewofthebedsideevaluationsofthe VestibularOcularReflexand VestibularSpinalReflex, andVideonystagmographyoverview.

CLA5003-ModuleonPediatrics(3.0)

PediatricAudiology

Hearingassessmentand management forinfants, young childrenandpeoplewithdevelopmentaldelaysiscrucial for minimizethedevelopmentaleffectsofhearinglossin thesepopulations.Thiscourse willprovidestudents with anunderstandingofthedevelopmentofauditorybehavior, overviewofEarlyHearingDetectionandIntervention programs,developmentally-appropriatephysiologicaland behavioraltesttechniques,andprovisionofamplification. Casestudiesandvideoexampleswillbeusedtoreinforce keyconcepts.

AuditoryProcessingDisorders

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudents witha firm graspofthe neurobiologicalscienceunderlyingauditory processingdisordersinchildrenandinformationessential forthediagnosisand managementofauditoryprocessing disorders(APD)inpediatricpopulations.Studentsenrolled inthecoursewilllearnabouthowtodiagnoseauditory processingdisorders(APD)andevidence-based interventionstrategies.Thecoursealsointroducesstudents toriskfactorsandspecialconsiderationsinassessmentand managementofAPDinolderchildrenandadults. After successfulcompletionofthis course,studentsshould be abletousetheirskillsandknowledgetodevelopauditory processingservicesto childrenandadults.

CLA5004-ModuleonInterventionTechnologies(3.0)

HearingTechnologies

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstotheoretical andpracticalinformationregardingmodernhearingaids, developanunderstandingofthe mechanisms,advantages,

anddisadvantagesofdifferenthearingaidfeatures,the selection,assessment,programmingandfittingstrategies consistent withevidencebasedmethods.New developmentsinhearingaidtechnologies,signal processingstrategies,verification,validationandoutcome measureswillbeexamined.Modernpre-andpost-fitting measureswillbereviewedandrelatedtotheselectionand applicationofadvanced hearingaidtechnology.

Implant TechnologiesandSensoryAids

Thiscourseisalsodesignedto introducestudentsto theoreticalandpracticalinformationregardingimplantable hearingtechnologies,itsscienceandconceptsbehind electricalhearing. Focuswillbeondistinguishingacoustic hearingfromelectricalhearing,howcochlearimplants work,andtheirclinicalapplicationsandlimitations, binauralhearingandbi-modalimplantation.Technologies forbone-anchoredhearingaidsand middleearimplants willalsobereviewedalongwithcandidacy,prognosis, patientselectionandclinicaloutcomesforeachofthe implantabletechnologies.

CLA5005-ModuleonAuditoryRehabilitation(3.0)

AuditoryRehabilitation

Thiscourseisintendedtoprovidestudents withan understandingoftheprinciplesand practicesassociated withtheaudiologicrehabilitationofindividualswith hearingimpairment.Throughlectures,textbookand journalreadingsandonlinediscussions,studentswillgain thenecessaryknowledgeandproficiencytoprovide clinicalassessmentandtreatmentservicesinaudiologic rehabilitationandtoeffectively manageand enhance communicationaccessforindividualswhoarehardof hearingwithinASHA’sscopeofpracticeforspeechlanguagepathologyandaudiology.Studentswilldevelop knowledgeandgainpracticalinsightsandunderstanding intotheholisticapproachtoaudiologicrehabilitation designedto minimizethesensoryandpsychosocial consequencesofhearinglossinadults.Studentswillbe encouragedanddirectedtocriticallyevaluatethe professionalliteratureonaudiologicrehabilitation.

CounselinginAudiology

Audiologistsoftenreportbeingunfamiliar withthe helpseekingprocessandthereforefeelunder-preparedto providesupportinthisvitalareaofpatientcare.

“CounselinginAudiology”isdesignedtoprovidesupport toaudiologistsinterestedinexpandingtheir counseling skills. Thecourse willaffordanopportunitynotonlyto learnandunderstandasetofbasiccounsellingstrategies, butalsoapply,discuss,andevaluatetheeffectivenessof thesestrategies.Researchsupportingcounsellingasan evidence-basedpractice willbefullyexplored.

CLA5006-ModuleonBasicPractices(3.0) ResearchMethodsinAudiology

Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsinsightintostudy designanddataanalysisinaudiologicresearch.Core conceptswillbetaughtoverthefirstfour weeksofthe course.Duringthelasttwo weeks,theseideaswillbe appliedtotheanalysisoftwo audiologicresearchstudies.

PublicHealth&HumanitarianAudiology

Thiscourseisdesignedtoreviewpublic healthissuesin audiologyanddeterminantsofhearinghealthstatus includingcross-culturaldifferencesinprevalence,racial andethnicdistributionofmajorformsofhearinglossand auditorydysfunction,the impactofhearinglossand auditorydysfunctiononqualityoflife,preventive measures,andchangingdemographicsovertime within society.Portionsofthecourse dealwithpublichealth implicationsanddeterminantsofhearinghealthtoinclude: 1)earlyhearinglossdetectionandintervention(EHDI)in children,2)ototoxicityanddiet,3)personalandsocietal impactofsoundinducedhearingloss,4)personaland societalimpactofage-relatedhearingloss,and4)tinnitus plusdisordersofreducedsoundtolerance.

Thecoursealsoaddressespsychosocialaspectsofhearing lossforpersonswithhearinglossandtheirfamiliesinthe contextofpublichealth.Thelattersegmentofthecourse focusesonhumanitarianaudiologyeffortstoexpandand improvethequalityofhearingcaregloballywithaspecial seriesoflecturesonaudiologyapplicationsoftele-health (tele-audiology).Thecourseincludesguestlecturesfrom audiologistsandother healthprofessionalswho specialize inpublichealthissuesandhumanitarianaudiology.

CLA5007-ClinicalSkillsTraining(3.0)

Thiscourseprovidesadetaileddescriptionofthefunction oftheauditorysystemwithspecialreferencetoaspects importanttocochlearimplantation.Thecoursecovers basic mechanicsandphysiologyofauditorydetectionand transductionatthelevelofthe cochlea,aswellas importantaspectsincentralauditoryprocessing, giving emphasistoissuesthatareparticularlyrelevantto electricalstimulationwithcochlearimplantsystems. Includesdetailedconsiderationofearlydevelopmentofthe cochleaandcentralauditorypathways,aswellasage relatedplasticityintheauditorybrain, whichwillbelinked toissuesrelatingtocochlearimplantationinchildrenand inadults.Coversdetailsaboutcochlearimplant sound processing,cochlearelectrodestimulationofneuronsand otherelectrophysiologicalcochlearimplantissues. Also reviewssurgicalprocedures,andarangeofmedical considerationsrelatedtocochlearimplantcandidature(e.g.

temporalbonemalformations, multiplehandicaps,genetic etiologyetc.).

CLA6100-ModuleonBasicandAppliedSciences(3.0)

NeurosciencesofCochlearImplants

Thiscourseprovidesadetaileddescriptionofthefunction oftheauditorysystemwithspecialreferencetoaspects importanttocochlearimplantation.Thecoursecovers basic mechanicsandphysiologyofauditorydetectionand transductionatthelevelofthe cochlea,aswellas importantaspectsincentralauditoryprocessing, giving emphasistoissuesthatareparticularlyrelevantto electricalstimulationwithcochlearimplantsystems. Includesdetailedconsiderationofearlydevelopmentofthe cochleaandcentralauditorypathways,aswellasage relatedplasticityintheauditorybrain, whichwillbelinked toissuesrelatingtocochlearimplantationinchildrenand inadults.Coversdetailsaboutcochlearimplant sound processing,cochlearelectrodestimulationofneuronsand otherelectrophysiologicalcochlearimplantissues. Also reviewssurgicalprocedures,andarangeofmedical considerationsrelatedtocochlearimplantcandidature(e.g. temporalbonemalformations, multiplehandicaps,genetic etiologyetc.).

BehavioralAssessment IssuesinCochlearImplants

Purposeofthiscourseistogainknowledgeregardingthe historyofcochlearimplantsas wellascandidacycriteria fortheadultandpediatricpopulations.Learnerswill understand howtoassessspeechperceptioninadultsand childrenwithcochlearimplantsand tolearnnowto enhanceperformance withbilateralimplantation,bimodal stimulation,and hearingassistancetechnology.

CLA6101-ModuleonAssessment Techniques(3.0)

ProgramminginCochlearImplant

Courseexaminesthe fundamentalprinciplesinvolvedin theprogrammingofcochlearimplantsforchildrenand adultsandaddressesspecifictopics:basichardwareof cochlearimplantsystems;terminologyassociated with cochlearimplantprogramming;clinicalproceduresutilized inprogrammingcochlearimplants;troubleshooting commoncomplaints/complicationsassociated with cochlearimplantuse,etc.Clinicalcaseexamplesprovided asatooltoillustratecommonclinicalpracticesand proceduresincochlearimplantprogramming.Student shouldacquirea workingknowledgethatwill facilitatethe successful managementofcochlearimplantprogramming inclinicalsettings.

ObjectiveMeasuresinCochlearImplant

Discussestherangeofobjectivemeasureswhichcanbe elicitedincochlearimplant users.Addresseshowthese measurescanbeusedtoevaluatecochlearimplant function/activityalongauditorypathwaysinresponseto cochlearimplantstimulation.Inaddition,theuseofthese measurestodetectunwantednon-auditoryresponsesto cochlearimplantstimulationwillbediscussed.Students learnwhatequipmentis necessarytoobtainthesemeasures and whentocollectthem.Currentapplicationsforthese measuresinbothclinicalandresearchsettingsdiscussed.

CLA6102-ModuleonInterventionTechniques(3.0)

AuralRehabilitationforCochlearImplantRecipients

Focusonaural(re)habilitationforchildrenandadults followingcochlearimplantation.Addressesauditoryskill developmentandspecificinterventionstrategiesand techniquesto maximizetheauditorypotentialofpediatric andadultcochlearimplantrecipients.Inaddition, considerationsto facilitatelisteningskillsforspecial populationsincludingtheolderimplantedchild,the multiplychallengedchild,and thebilingualchild.Students givennecessaryknowledgeandpracticalinsighttoengage familiesandeducatorstosupportcochlearimplant recipientsandtolearntheessentialcomponentsofthe (re)habilitationprocessandcurrentapplicationinthe clinicalsetting.

EmergingIssuesandCaseStudies

Thiscourse willcoveremergingissuesinacasestudy format.Topicssuchasbilateralimplantation, electroacousticstimulationandthepreservationofhearing withdifferentelectrodearrays willbeaddressed.Other implantabledeviceswillalso becovered.Additionally, vestibularfunctionincochlear implant userswillbe discussedaswellasqualityoflifeandcosteffectiveness considerations.

CLA6103-Workshop: ModuleonRehabilitationand ProfessionalIssues(3.0)

HearingAssessment andIdentificationinInfantsand YoungChildren

Thisworkshop willaddressthetheoreticalconceptsof objectivetestingininfantsand youngchildrenin audiologyandprovidetrainingintheadvancedassessment techniquesto includetheoreticalandpracticaltopics relatedtodataacquisitionand analysisofAuditory BrainstemResponses,OtoacousticEmissions(OAE), discussionoftheafferentandefferentpathways, frequency-specific AuditoryBrainstemResponse(ABR), tone-burstABR, AuditorySteadyStateResponse(ASSR), MiddleLatencyResponses(MLR),LatePotentials

includingN1-P2,P300,MismatchNegativity(MMN),and Electrocochleography(EcochG).Therewillbeparticular emphasisonhands-ontrainingandparticipantswillbe encouragedtobringcasestudiesforreviewandclass discussion.

ProgrammingCochlearImplants

Thisworkshop willreviewtheoreticalandcorresponding practicaltraininginperipheralmeasurementsincluding electricalABR(EABR),electricalcompoundaction potential(ECAP)andNeuralResponseTelemetry (NRT™),stapedialreflexthreshold(ESRT),cortical auditoryevokedresponses.PracticaltipsonCI programmingforcomplexcaseswillbediscussed. Participantstotheworkshopareencouragedtobring complexcasesfordiscussionaswell.Bimodaland bilateralcochlearimplantswillbereviewedaswellasan overviewofsurgicalissuesincochlearimplantation.

CLA6104-CochlearImplantsSupervisedClinical Training(3.0)

TheclinicaltrainingprogramfortheMScinClinical AudiologyprogramisembeddedintheFellowship programsandstudentsarerequiredtocomplete150hours ofsupervisedclinicaltraininginCochlearImplantsin ordertocompleteallrequirements fortheMScinClinical Audiologydegree.Itisdesignedtotrainandequip students withthenecessaryclinicaltrainingtoadminister diagnosticproceduresandtoapplyrehabilitative techniquesandtechnologiesconsistent withcurrent scienceandbestpractice methods.Studentswillreceive guidancetoapplyknowledge ofclinicalmethodsgained throughdidacticcourses while providingclinicalservices tothepatient(s).

CLA6300-ModuleonBasicandAppliedScience1 (3.0)

PrinciplesinAmplification

Thiscourse willsystematicallyreviewandexaminethe factorsthataffectthe(psycho)acousticsofsound perceptionwithhearinglossandhearingaids.We willtake aninterdisciplinaryapproachand mergeconceptsfromthe fieldsofhearingscience,audiology,physicsand engineeringtoachievetheoverallcourseobjective.

Amplification1:SignalProcessingStrategiesin HearingAidFittings

Thiscourse willdiscussseveralsignalprocessing strategiescommonlyusedinmodernhearingaids.The specifictopicstobeaddressedinclude: compression/expansion,directionality, noisereduction, feedbackcancellation, frequencylowering,and wireless

technology.Withineachtopic,students willlearnthe fundamentalprinciplesunderlyingthestrategy,various approachestoobtainingacommonobjective,benefitsand weaknessesofthetechnology, and methodsforassessing efficacyandeffectiveness.Thecourse willinvolve lectures,discussion,andreadings. Aftersuccessful completion,studentsshouldfeelcomfortablein prescribing,fitting,evaluatingandtroubleshootingthe signalprocessingstrategiescoveredinthiscourse.

CLA6301-ModuleonBasicandAppliedScience2 (3.0)

performancecharacteristicsofhearingaidsinaccordance withrelevant ANSI standards.

AssistiveListeningTechnologies

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AuditorySystemPeripheraland ImplicationsforAmplification

Functionaldegradationasaresultofhearinglosscantake manyformsdependingonetiology,damagetotheear structures,progressionoflossetc.Thiscoursewillreview studiesonanimalmodelsand humanstoprovidestudents aninsightintotheconsequencesofauditorydeprivationas itappliestoidentificationofhearinglossaswellasin interventionandrehabilitationofthehearingimpaired persons.

PediatricAmplification

Amplificationisacrucialinterventionforthevastmajority ofchildrenwithpermanenthearingloss. Thepurposeof thisclassistodiscussbasicandadvancedtopicsrelatedto pediatric amplificationandprovideevidence-based protocolsforverifyingandvalidatingamplificationfor children. Hearinglossthatoccursduringdevelopmentin inherentlycomplex,asamplificationmustbeadaptedas childrengrow,developandlearn. Casestudieswillbe usedtoillustrateimportantconceptsandthevariability observedinpediatricamplificationoutcomes.

CLA6302-Workshop: ModuleonIntervention Techniques(3.0)

Amplification2:Assessment,Selection&Outcome MeasuresinHearingAidFittings

Theprescriptionofhearingaidsrequiresthe management ofthe hearingaidprosthetichardware,accessories,and supportingsoftware.Clinicallymeaningfuldifferences amongallearsaffectinsituhearingaidsbehaviorsthat, unlessaudiologicallycompensatedfor,mayaffectpatient outcomesandlessenthelikelihoodofsuccessfulpatient outcomes. Accommodatingforindividualearacoustics andear-couplingmethodsrequiresinsitumeasurementof thehearingaidresponseorcalculationofthereal-earto couplerdifference. Apracticalcomponentofthiscourse includecompletionofclinicallyroutinemeasurementsand electroacousticverificationofacousticsignalprocessing. Ascomplementaryqualitycontrol,studentswillverifythe

Generallyrelegatedtorelativelylowpriorityinthe audiologyprofessional’stoolkit, Assistive Listening Devices(ALDs)arepoisedtoplayanincreasinglyvital augmentative,andsometimescentral,communication enhancementoptionforclinicalinterventionofthehearing impairedindividual. Determiningthecandidacyand utilitarianappropriatenessofthe widevarietyofsystems andunitsintheconstellationofALDsisaskillsetthat requiresextendingbeyond clinicaland medicalaudiology tofullappreciationofthe fullecosystemofapatient. Besidesintroducingthemultipleoptionsofsystems(e.g. FM,Induction,BlueTooth,Telecoil)intermsofSignalto Noiseimprovementprospects,thecompatibilitiesand incompatibilitiesofsystemswithvarioushearingaidsand hearingaidoptionsneedtobeunderstood.

CLA6303-ModuleonRehabilitationandProfessional Issues(3.0)

IssuesinAging:TinnitusandHyperacusis

Thiscoursefocusesonteachingwhataclinicianshould knowtoprovideeffectivetinnitusclinicalservices.The coursewillcoverdifferenttypesandcharacteristicsof tinnitus,howtinnituscanaffectpeople,whytinnitus impactsonlycertainpeople,andhowtinnitusisevaluated andtreatedintheclinic usingestablished,research-based methods[cognitivebehavioraltherapy(CBT andthirdwaveCBT),tinnitusretrainingtherapy(TRT),tinnitus activitiestreatment(TAT),andprogressivetinnitus management(PTM)andtele-PTM].Relatedtopicsinclude referralcriteria,soundtherapy,auditorygain,andtinnitus questionnairesandother measures.Inaddition,sound tolerancedisorders(hyperacusis, misophonia, noise sensitivity,andphonophobia)willbedescribedalongwith theirclinicalmanagement.

EmergingTrendsinAmplification

Thiscourse willexplorerecent,emerging,and reasonably predictabletrendsassociatedwitha widerangeof amplification-relatedtopicslikelytoimpactonthe selectionandfittingofhearingaidstoincludeemerging technologies,socialandeconomic forces,clinician educationmodels,automation, machine-learningand artificialintelligence,distributionmodels,andthe politics/policieslikelytoinfluencefuturehearinghealth caredelivery.

CLA6304-HearingAidsSupervisedClinicalTraining (3.0)

TheclinicaltrainingprogramfortheMScinClinical AudiologyprogramisembeddedintheFellowship programsandstudentsarerequiredtocomplete150hours ofsupervisedclinicaltraininginHearingAidsinorderto completeallrequirements fortheMScinClinical Audiologydegree.Itisdesignedtotrainandequip students withthenecessaryclinicaltrainingtoadminister diagnosticproceduresandtoapplyrehabilitative techniquesandtechnologiesconsistent withcurrent scienceandbestpractice methods.Studentswillreceive guidancetoapplyknowledge ofclinicalmethodsgained throughdidacticcourses while providingclinicalservices tothepatient(s).

CLO-ClinicalOptometry

CLO5000-MolecularandCellularProcesses(0.5)

Thefirsthalfofthiscourseexaminesthecellandits organelles.Eachorganelleorcellularcomponentwillbe discussedintermsofstructure andfunction.Thesecond halfofthiscourseexplorescellscometogethertoform tissues.Inadditiontooveralltissuestructure,different tissuetypesarecompared.

CLO5001-MicrobiologyandImmunology(0.5)

Thiscourseprovidesacomprehensiveintroductionto systemicimmunologyand microbiology.Theimmunology aspectofthecoursewill focusonbasicconceptsof immunology,innateimmunity,complementsystem, adaptiveimmunity,ocularimmuneprivilege,anddisorder oftheimmunesystem. Abriefoverviewofclinical immunologicaldisorderssuchashypersensitivityimmune reactionsisprovided.Themicrobiologyaspectofthe coursefocusesonthe four coreareasofintroductionto microbiologysuchasbacteriology, virology, mycology, andparasitologywithparticularemphasisonmicrobial structure,classificationofmicrobes,transmissionof microbes,diagnostic/laboratorystudies,and major antimicrobialagents.

CLO5002-OcularAnatomyand

Physiology(0.5)

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsinanteriorsegment pathology.Emphasisisplaced upondiseases,disorders, andnormalvariationsofocularfindings.Thiscourse buildsonknowledgeofocular biologyandfocuseson conditionsobservedintheclinicalenvironment.Diagnosis, treatment,and managementofconditionsaffectingthe adnexa,conjunctiva,and corneaareexplored.

CLO5003-HumanAnatomyandNeuroscience(1)

TheHumanAnatomyandNeurosciencecoursecoversthe anatomyand neuroscienceofboththeafferentand efferent visualsystems.Inaddition,thiscourseprovidesan overviewofgeneralanatomyofthebrainandcranial contents,aswellasneuroimagingbasicsastheyapplyto theassessmentofneurologic pathwaysoftheafferentand efferent visualsystems.Thefirsthalfofthecoursefocuses onbasicsofopticdiscassessmentandassociatedtestsof opticnervefunction,thelightandnearpupillarypathways andtheir clinicalassessment, andthevisualpathwayand anatomicallyassociatedvisual fielddefects.Thisportion ofthecoursepreparesstudentsfortheOpticNerve Disorderscourse, whichwilloccur midwaythroughthis course.Thesecondhalfofthiscoursefocusesonthe efferent visualsystemevaluation,includingassessmentof pupilsizes,palpebralaperturesandocular motilities. Abnormalitiesoftheefferentvisualsystemareexplored fromananatomicalperspective withfocusonextraocular muscles,neuro-muscularjunction,cranialnervesand brainstemanatomy.

CLO5004-GeneralPhysiology,Pathologyand Pathophysiology1(1)

Thiscoursebeginsbydescribingthefoundational principlesofphysiology, followedbythefunctionofthe nervousand muscularsystemsundernormaland pathologicalconditions.

CLO5006-Principlesand Applicationsof Pharmacology(1)

Thiscourseprovidesasurveyofthe generalprinciplesof pharmacologyandtheapplicationoftheseprinciplesto patientcaresituations.Evidence-based medicineisweaved throughcontentareaswhereavailableandappropriate. Thiscourseincludesanintroductiontopharmacologyand therapeuticterminology,routesofadministration, pharmacokineticandpharmacodynamicprinciples, processesofdrugdevelopment,antimicrobials, medicationsthataffecttheautonomicnervoussystem, medicationsthataffectplateletsandinflammation,drugs usedforpainmanagement,andageneralsurveyofocular medicationsand medicationsusedforocularindications.

CLO5009-GeneralPhysiology,Pathologyand Pathophysiology2(0.5)

Thiscoursefocusesonthe normalphysiologyand pathophysiologyofthecardiovascularsystemsunder normaland pathologicalconditions.

CLO5100-OcularBiologyandAnteriorSegment Disease(1)

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsinanteriorsegment pathology.Emphasisisplaced upondiseases,disorders, andnormalvariationsofocularfindings.Itbuildsupon knowledgeofocularbiologyand willfocusonconditions observedintheclinicalenvironment. Contentfocusesupon diagnosis,treatment,and managementofconditions affectingtheadnexa,conjunctiva,andcornea.

CLO5101-ClinicalMedicineandDisease Manifestations(1)

Thiscourseprovidesabodysystemsconceptualapproach tothediagnosisandco-managementofthe more commonlyencounteredocular manifestationsofsystemic disease.

CLO5102-TheStudyofGlaucoma(0.5)

Thiscoursepresentstheclinicalstudyofthe glaucomasas itrelatestooptometriccare.Thecoursebegins witha presentationoftherelevantanatomyandphysiologyasit relatestoglaucoma.Thediseaseofglaucomaanditssubcategoriesaretobedefinedandanoverviewofthe epidemiologyandriskfactorsarepresented.Thespecific typesofglaucomaarefurther discussedincludingprimary, childhood,andsecondaryglaucomas.Diagnosisof glaucomaisdiscussed withanemphasisonproperuseand interpretationofancillarytestingalongwithpertinent patienthistorytaking. Finally,thedecisiontotreat, medicaltreatmentandsurgicalmanagementofthe glaucomasarediscussedindetail.

CLO5103-PosteriorSegment Disease(0.5)

Thiscourseexaminestheocularfindingsofposterior segmentpathologicaldiseaseprocessesanditspossible correlationtosystemicdisease.Italsoexploreshow systemicfindingsandblood workcanalterthecourseof oculardisease.

CLO5104-ConceptsofCataracts,LowVisionand GeriatricCare(0.5)

Thiscoursedetailscongenitalandagingchangesof crystallinelensincludingdiagnosisandtreatment.It discussestheagingeyeanditsphysicaland mentaleffects onthegeriatricpopulation. Additionally,anoverviewof congenitalandacquireddiseases/disordersassociated with visualimpairmentisprovided.Thecategoriesand incidenceofvisionimpairmentarediscussed.Lowvision rehabilitationevaluationandmanagementstrategies, includingthelowvisionevaluation,lowvisionopticaland non-opticaldevicesandtheinterdisciplinaryteam

approachtolowvisionrehabilitativecareareexplored.

CLO5105-PediatricsandtheStudy ofNormal & AbnormalBinocularFunction(1)

Thiscourseprovidesthe knowledgebaseandcognitive skillsrequiredtoexamine,diagnose,and manage normal andabnormalvisioninthepediatricpopulation. Students meetingcompetencyinthiscourseareexpectedtobeable toincorporatepediatricophthalmicexamsintothepractice ofprimarycareoptometry.Conceptslearnedcanalso serve asafoundationoffurtherlearningforthosestudentswho choosetospecializeinthisarea.Thiscourseprovidesan opportunitytodevelopabasic workingknowledge forthe detection,assessment,andinterventionofvisionproblems forchildrenofallages.

CLO5106-ContactLensApplications(0.5)

Thiscourseenhancesthe understandingoftheapplication ofcontactlenses.Thecoursereviewscommondiagnoses thatrequiretheuseofcontactlenses,suchasrefractive errorsandcornealirregularities.Newtechnological advancesandoveralltreatment methodsarereviewed duringthecourse.Thecourseenhancesthe knowledgeof applyingtheseusesinaclinicalsettingwithpatientsand reviewpractice managementpearls.

CLO5107-RefractionandPre&PostRefractive Surgery(1)

Thiscoursereviewsthehistoryandevolutionofmodern refractivesurgery.Thefoundationofrefractionanditsrole indeterminingcandidatesfor variousrefractivesurgeryis discussed.Typesofrefractive surgery,post-surgicalcare, andsurgicallyrelatedcomplicationsarepresentedand evaluated.

CLO5108-EnvironmentalOptometry(0.5)

Thiscoursefamiliarizesthe graduatestudentwithwaysin whichourvisualsystemandocularhealtharerelatedto andaffectedbytheenvironmentin whichweliveand work.

CLO5109-CasePresentationsandPanelDiscussion (0.5)

Thisdiscussion-based,interactivecourse solidifiesthe clinicalreasoninganddecision-makingprocessesina group setting.Throughcases, studentsarepresented physicalexamination,refractiveandhistorydatathatare discussedanddissectedtoprioritizedifferentialdiagnosis anddeterminethetreatmentand managementstrategies. Theinteractivesettingfosterssharingperspectivesonthe analysisofclinicaldataand willsupportsclassdiscussions.

CLO5110-OpticNerveDisorders(0.5)

Thiscoursecoversavarietyofconditionswhichmay affecttheopticnerve.Theassessmentofdisordersofthe opticnerveiscoveredandanatomicbasisforthevarious conditionsisexplored.Thepathophysiology,clinical presentation,prognosisandtreatmentofeachconditionis discussed.

CLO5300-Epidemiology,Biostatistics,Research& Design(1)

Thiscourseisaseriesoflecturesdesignedtoteachbasic principlesofepidemiologyandbiostatisticsusedinpublic healthpracticeandresearch;(includingthedefinitionof measuresofdiseasefrequency; measuresofeffectand association;epidemiologicstudydesigns,both experimentalandnon-experimental;datacollection methods;andanoverviewofanalysisofepidemiologic studies),Thiscoursealsointroducesotherresearchtypes andexperimentaldesigns.

CLO6001-PracticeManagement andProfessional Development(0.5)

Thiscourseexplorescommonlyencounteredpractice managementissuesforoptometrists,foundationalconcepts relatedtoethicsandprofessionalismandanintroductionto healthcaredisparitiesandcross-culturalcommunication.

CLO6200-ClinicalProceduresLaboratory(1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withtheclinicalskills requiredtocompleteacomprehensiveeyeexamination. Lectureandlaboratorysessionsprovidestudentswith opportunitiesto learnbackgroundcontent,observeskill demonstrationsbytheirinstructor,performskillsonone anotherand ultimatelydemonstrateproficiencyofthose clinicalskillsinpreparationfortheControlledPatientCare courses.

CLO6203-ClinicalCaseStudies(5.0)

Thiscoursefacilitatestheprocesswherebythestudent identifiestwopatientcases,writestwocasereports,and presentsonecasereportorallybasedontheirclinical experience.Studentscomplete writtenreportsby identifyingtwoclinicalcasesandprovidingevidencebasedsupportfortheirdiagnosisand management approaches.Eachstudentcreatespresentationslidesfor bothcasereportsinpreparationforanoralpresentationof oneclinicalcasereportforanaudienceoftheirstudent peersandcourseinstructor.Thecourseinstructorselects onecaseforthe oralpresentationatleastoneweekbefore thepresentation.

CLO6230-ControlledPatientCare1(2)

Undertheguidanceofaninstructor,studentsexamine patientsinacontrolledenvironmentutilizingtheclinical skillsassessedduringtheclinicalprocedureslaboratory course.Studentspresentcasestotheirinstructorsharing theirthoughtprocessesondifferentialdiagnosis, managementoptionsandpatienteducation.

CLO6231-ControlledPatientCare2(2.5)

Thiscoursebuildsontheclinicalexperiencesfromthe ControlledPatientCare1course.Undertheguidanceofan instructor,studentswillexaminepatientsinacontrolled environment utilizingtheclinicalskillsand knowledge expandedduringtheControlledPatientCare1course. Studentspresentcasesto their instructorsharingtheir thoughtprocessesondifferentialdiagnosis, management optionsandpatienteducation. Thiscoursealsoincludes advancedlecturesandlabsonthetopicsofophthalmic lasersandtraumaticbraininjury.

CLO6301-Evidence-BasedPractice1(0.5)

Thiscourseintroducesthe fundamentaltoolsneededto translatetheinformationcontainedinscientificliterature intousefulinformationforguidingpatient-centered clinicaldecisionmaking.

CLO6305-Evidence-BasedPractice2(0.5)

Thiscourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoapply theconceptscoveredintheEvidenceBasedPractice1 courseusinganinteractive,instructorguidedformat.

CLO6330-ScholarlyProject-Part1(1)

Thescholarlyprojectcourseseriesspansacrossallquarters andincludesaliteraturereviewonanapprovedtopicand focusedclinicalquestion.Theprojectculminateswiththe submissionofa writtenpaperandthepresentationforan audienceoffacultyadvisorsandclassmateswherestudents providefeedbacktotheirpeers.Thisscholarlycomponent ofthedegreerequirementisfacilitatedbyfacultyadvisors who workwiththe studentsthroughouttheproject.

CLO6331-ScholarlyProject-Part2(2)

Thescholarlyprojectcourseseriesspansacrossallquarters andincludesaliteraturereviewonanapprovedtopicand focusedclinicalquestion.Theprojectculminateswiththe submissionofa writtenpaperandthepresentationforan audienceoffacultyadvisorsandclassmateswherestudents providefeedbacktotheirpeers.Thisscholarlycomponent ofthedegreerequirementisfacilitatedbyfacultyadvisors who workwiththe studentsthroughouttheproject.

CLO6332-ScholarlyProject-Part3(2.5)

Thescholarlyprojectcourseseriesspansacrossallquarters andincludesaliteraturereviewonanapprovedtopicand focusedclinicalquestion.Theprojectculminateswiththe submissionofa writtenpaperandthepresentationforan audienceoffacultyadvisorsandclassmateswherestudents providefeedbacktotheirpeers.Thisscholarlycomponent ofthedegreerequirementisfacilitatedbyfacultyadvisors who workwiththe studentsthroughouttheproject.

CLO6333-CulminatingScholarlyProject- Part4 (1.5)

Thescholarlyprojectcourseseriesspansacrossallquarters andincludesaliteraturereviewonanapprovedtopicand focusedclinicalquestion.Theprojectculminateswiththe submissionofa writtenpaperandthepresentationforan audienceoffacultyadvisorsandclassmateswherestudents providefeedbacktotheirpeers.Thisscholarlycomponent ofthedegreerequirementisfacilitatedbyfacultyadvisors who workwiththe studentsthroughouttheproject.

CLO9031-AdvancedStudiesinContactLensPart1 (1)

Thiscoursefacilitatestheclinicalapplicationofvarious contactlensdesignsavailable forregularcorneapatients andtheir respectivecandidacyselection criteria. Instructorsdiscussclinicaltoolsandtestsrequired inthedecision-makingprocessforprescribingthese contactlenses.Medicalusesofcontactlensesareexplored. Additionallensfittingrequirementsandtroubleshooting tipsisreviewedtoenhancestudents’knowledgebasein theapplicationsofthesecontactlenses.

CLO9032-AdvancedStudiesinContactLensPart2 (1)

Thiscourseemphasizestheclinicalapplicationofvarious contactlensdesignsavailable forirregularcorneapatients andtheir respectivecandidacyselection criteria. Instructor(s) discussclinicaltoolsandtests requiredinthedecision-makingprocessforprescribing thesespecialtydesigns. Additionallensfitting requirementsandtroubleshootingtipsarereviewedto enhancestudents’knowledgebaseintheapplicationsof thesecustomdevicesintheirregularcorneapopulation.

CLO9033-AdvancedStudiesinContactLensPart3 (1.5)

Thiscoursecoverstheevaluationandtreatmentofcontact lenscomplications.Softcontactlens, gaspermeable contactlens,hybridandsclerallenscomplicationswillbe covered.Foreachcondition,signs,symptomatology,

etiology,pathophysiologyand managementwillbe discussedincludingpharmacology.Contactlensdesign andsolutionsarereviewed.Generalmyopia,causes, prognosis,prevalence,prevention,and managementare discussed withanemphasisonorthokeratology. Furthermore,case-basedexamplesandreviewofthe currentliteratureareutilizedduringgroupdiscussionand researchassignments.

CLO9034-AdvancedStudiesinContactLensPart4 (1.5)

Thiscourserefinestheircriticalappraisalofthescientific literatureskillsaswellastheapplicationofresultsof scientific studiesto a specificpatient.Moreover,the studentsdevelopscholarlywritingskillsthroughmentorguided,case-centeredassignments.Studentsexperience handsontrainingandinteractivecase-baseddiscussion throughworkshops.Finally,caseanalysisandpresentation skillsareenhancedthroughgrandroundslecture presentations.

CLO9041-AdvancedStudiesinVisionImpairment & RehabilitationPart1(1)

Thiscoursecoverskeyaspectsoftheclinicalapplication ofvariousexaminationproceduresanddevicesinthe evaluationandrehabilitationofpatients withfunctional visionloss.Utilizinganinterdisciplinaryapproach, instructorsdiscussassessmenttoolsandtestsrequiredin thedecision-makingprocessforprescribing devices/systems,aswellastheneedforvision rehabilitationtherapy(instructioninutilizingthese devices).Theneedforappropriatereferrals(i.e. psychologists,therapists,physicians,agencies,etc.) is explored.Additionalhands-onevaluation,fitting requirements,and troubleshootingtipsfordeviceswillbe presentedinworkshops,along withtheexaminationof patients whoarevisuallyimpaired.

CLO9042-AdvancedStudiesinVisionImpairment & RehabilitationPart2(1)

Thiscoursepresentsadaptivestrategiesthatfacilitatethe evaluationandrehabilitationofpatients withvisual impairments.Utilizinganinterdisciplinaryapproach,the instructor(s)discussclinicalassessmenttoolsandtests requiredinthedecision-makingprocessforprescribing lowvisiondevices/systems,theimplementationoflow visionrehabilitationtherapy(instructioninutilizingthese devices)andtheoptionsforappropriatereferrals(i.e. psychologists,therapists,physicians,agencies,etc.). In addition,informationregardingthelatestopticaland electronictechnologyandthemostcurrent medical procedurestoenhance visualfunctioningispresented.

CLO9043-AdvancedStudiesinVisionImpairment & RehabilitationPart3(1.5)

Thiscourseemphasizestheevaluationand managementof patients withvisualimpairmentrangingfrominfancyto theolderpopulation. Populationspecifictechniqueswill bepresented. Contentistailoredtomeettheunique needs ofeachpopulationdiscussed.

CLO9044-AdvancedStudiesinVisionImpairment & RehabilitationPart4(1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents theopportunitytofurther enhancetheirlowvisionrehabilitationknowledgeand havehandsonclinicalexperienceundertheguidanceand supervisionofaclinicianspecializinginvisionimpairment andrehabilitation. Threecontrolledpatientcarecasesare selectedforthestudentsthatincludepatientswithcentral visionloss,peripheralfieldlossandcongenitalvisual impairment. Alongwiththecompletionoftheselow visionexaminations,the studentsdevelopscholarlywriting skillsthroughamentor-guided,case-centered writing assignmentbasedonthesecontrolledcarepatients’ experiences. Finally,the studentsdeveloppresentation skillsthroughgrand-roundslecturepresentations.

CLO9051-AdvancedStudiesinBinocularVisionand VisionTherapyPart1(1)

Thiscourseprovidesthestudent withexposureto advancedtopicsinbinocularvisionandvision therapy. Thiscoursereviewstheunderlyingconceptsof visiontherapyandoffice-basedand home-basedvision therapyproceduresandactivities,reviewsevaluationand therapyforathletesandsportsvision,discussestheimpact ofcomputersonvisualhealthandappropriate interventions,reviewstheevaluationandrehabilitationof those who sufferfromconcussion,anddiscussesbest practicesforprescribingprismtocorrectformotoror sensoryimbalancesinthevisualsystem.

CLO9052-AdvancedStudiesinBinocularVisionand VisionTherapyPart2(1)

Thiscourseprovidesanin-depthreviewoftheclinical assessmentand managementofpatientswithstrabismus andamblyopia. Instructorsdeliverthecoursebyutilizing acase-basedapproachinatraditionallecturesetting.In addition,hands-onworkshopsprovidetheopportunityfor thestudentstoapplytheacquiredknowledgeandskills.

CLO9053-AdvancedStudiesinBinocularVisionand VisionTherapyPart3(1.5)

Thiscourse willreviewdifferentaspectsofbehavioral optometry,abranchofoptometrythatemphasizesvisual

developmentandperformance throughtheunconventional useoflenses,prism,andtherapy. Thehistory,theory,and practicalapplicationsofbehavioraltechniqueswillbe presented. Topicscoveredinclude myopiacontrol, dynamicretinoscopy,andthealternateuseoflensesin everydaypractice.Case-based examplesandreviewofthe literature willisutilizedthroughgroup discussionand assignments.

CLO9054-AdvancedStudiesinBinocularVisionand VisionTherapyPart4(1.5)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents theopportunitytofurther enhancetheirknowledgeintheareasofbinocularvision, visiontherapyandpediatricoptometrythroughclinical applicationandhandsonworkshops. Thiscourseincludes anoverviewofthereadingprocessasitrelatestovisual efficiencyandinformationprocessingskills,aswellasan in-depthexplorationoftopicspertinenttopediatric optometry. Evidencebaseddecision-makingare emphasizedinthewrittenarticlereviewassignment.

IPE-InterprofessionalEducation

IPE7701-EvidenceBasedPractice(1)

Thiscourseprovidesfoundationalskillsinapplying evidence-basedpracticetoolsinclinicalpractice.Itis taughtinaninterprofessional, team-basedenvironmentand utilizesacombinationofsynchronousandasynchronous onlineinstruction.Studentsenrolledinthiscourse will participateinaninterprofessionalteamprojectculminating inanoralpresentation.

IPE7730-EvidenceBasedPracticePart1 (0.5)

Firstcourseinthetwo-courseCPSseries.Studentsbuild clinicalreasoningskillsthroughaproblem-basedlearning approachanddeveloptheabilitytoacquire,interpret, synthesizeandrecordsignificantclinicaldecisionmaking informationto diagnoseandtreathearingandbalance disorders.

IPE7731-EvidenceBasedPracticePart2 (0.5)

Secondcourseinthetwo-courseCPSseries.

OCT-OccupationalTherapy

OCT5000-FoundationsofOccupationalTherapy(4)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withfoundational knowledgeinoccupation-basedpracticethroughreflection oncurricularthemesandparticipationinlectureandlab experiences.Coursecontentemphasizesoccupationcenteredfactorsasstudentslearnactivityanalysisand

occupation-basedconceptsthatarecentraltodoingand defineour scopeofpractice.

OCT5001-Physiology(3)

Providesoccupationaltherapystudentswithan understandingofthebodyfunctionsthatsupporthealthor canunderliediseaseprocesses,includinginflammatory aspects,infectiousconditionsandgenetic mechanismsin healthanddisease.Thereisanemphasisonneurological functionsandthestructuresthatsupportthesefunctions. Lecturesproceedthroughorganizedsystemswith presentationsemphasizingnormalphysiologyofthat system, followedbyabriefintroductionto pathophysiologyofdiseasesimportanttothatsystem.

OCT5002-BiopsychosocialDevelopmentAcrossthe Lifespan(2)

Focusesonindividualdevelopmentfromthepre-natal periodthrougholderadulthood.Interactionofphysical, psychological,culturalandsocialsystemsonthe individual'sadaptationwillbeexamined.Theinterfaceof normativedevelopmentalissuesandimpairmentwillbe explored.Changesinoccupationalengagementandimpact oflifestylechoice,disabilityandchronicillnessoverthe life-spanwillbeincluded.Thecourseuseslectureand smallgroupformattodeveloptheknowledge,skills,and attitudesnecessaryfortheunderstandingof, communicationwithclientsandtheirfamilies.

OCT5003-FunctionalAnatomyandKinesiology(3)

Providesoccupationaltherapystudentswithintensive instructioningrosshumananatomyandfunctional kinesiology.Throughlectureandguidedexperiential learning,thiscourse hasanemphasisonbodystructures supportingneuromusculoskeletaland movement-related structures. Laboratoryinstructionprovidessmallgroup, instructor-guidedexperiences,includinghumancadaver dissection, manualmuscletestingandgoniometry.

OCT5030-AppliedTenets1(2)

IntroducesthefirstrotationofsupervisedFieldworkLevel I wherestudentsdemonstratebeginningcompetencyin applicationofcriticalanalysiswithinthecontextof scholarship,humanism,andoccupation-basedpractice.In allthreeLevelIfieldworkrotationsstudentsbuildontheir understandingsofthecurricularthemeofoccupation.In addition,thefocusofthisfieldworkexperiencewillbeto reinforceunderstandingsofinterdisciplinaryteams. Studentswillbeabletoclearlydefinethescopeofpractice forOT'swhile learningmoreabouthowto workwithother professionalsinclinicalsettings.

OCT5031-

AppliedTenets2(2)

AppliedTenets2continuesto developcompetencyin applicationofcriticalanalysiswithinthecontextof scholarship,humanism,andoccupation-basedpractice.In allthreeLevelIfieldworkrotationsstudentsbuildontheir understandingsofthecurricularthemeofoccupation. In addition,thefocusofthisfieldworkexperiencewillbeto reinforcecriticalreasoningasitrelatesto practice. Clinicalreasoningskillswillbechallengedthis semesterbyincreasingcomplexityofcasesusedin didacticteaching,aswellasapplicationwithintheclinic setting.

OCT5032-AppliedTenets3(2)

AppliedTenets3isthethirdandfinallevelIfieldwork experience.Itcontinuesto developcompetencyin applicationofcriticalanalysiswithinthecontextof scholarship,humanism,andoccupation-basedpractice.In allthreeLevelIfieldworkrotationsstudentsbuildontheir understandingsofthecurricularthemeofoccupation. In addition,thefocusofthisfieldworkexperiencewillcenter onprofessionaldevelopmentandleadershipinthe field. Studentswilllearntoidentifywaystoadvocate for clientsandunderstand howtotakeonprofessional developmentandleadership rolesinaclinicalsetting.

OCT5100-ResearchMethods(3)

Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttofoundational componentsofoccupationaltherapyresearch,including bothqualitativeandquantitative methodologies.The quantitativeresearchpartofthiscoursewillinclude searching,evaluatingandsynthesizingrelevantresearch literature,identifyinganddevelopingaresearchquestion, exposuretotherangeofoutcomesand measurements utilizedinoccupationaltherapy,samplingmethods, researchdesigns,andbasicstatisticalanalysesand interpretation.Thecoursewillprovideskillsand experiencewithsystematicallydevelopingaquantitative researchdesignproposal.Thequalitativeresearchpartof thiscourse willintroducethestudenttothemajor approachesusedinconductingqualitativeresearchandthe applicationofthese methodstoproblemsandphenomena inoccupationaltherapy.Studentswillhave anopportunity toparticipateinaqualitativeresearchexperience, culminatinginafinalproject.

OCT5101-EthicsinOccupationalTherapy(1)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withanunderstandingof ethicaldimensionsrelatedtopracticeinoccupational therapy.Keyofficialandlegaldocumentsthataffect professionalpractice willbeexamined.Students will

considertheinterrelationbetweenpersonal(moral),legal (public)andethicaldecision-makingandlearnseveral conceptualapproachesto understandingandresolving ethicaldilemmas.Ethicaldimensionsofpatient-caregiverprofessionalrelationships,socialcontextsofhealthcare, professionalroles,professionaldocumentationand communication,clinicalresearchinvolvinghuman subjects,andotherethicalissuesinscholarlyinquiry.

OCT5102-OccupationalTherapyOrthoticsand Modalities(1)

Thiscourse willprovidebasicknowledgeandskillsin assessmentandinterventiontechniquesastheyapplyto orthoticsandother modalitiesusedinOT treatment.The studentwill havetheopportunitytodevelophands-on skillsinaninteractivelaboratorywithlearningbasedin casestudyexperiences.

OCT5103-LeadershipandManagement(2)

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsforvariedroleswithinthe healthcaredeliverysystemincludingmanager/program director,supervisor,advocateand entrepreneur.Itincludes anexplorationofhealthcaredeliverysystemsandthe regulatoryandreimbursement mechanismsthataffect deliveryofOT servicesthroughoutthecontinuumofcare. Throughdevelopmentofaprofessionalportfolio,students demonstrate knowledgeandpersonalawarenessof resourcesthatsupportleadershipinpractice,education, andhealthpolicy.

OCT5200-Emerging&InnovativePracticein OccupationalTherapy(2)

Emergingand InnovativePracticeinOT providesstudents withanoverviewofassistivetechnologydevicesand services,includingbut notlimitedtoevaluationand assessment,selection,procurement,andtraining. Legislationand fundingrelatedtoassistivetechnologywill bediscussed.Studentswillalsoexploreemergingpractice areaswitha focusonhealthand wellness.

OCT5202-OTTheoryandPracticeinMentalHealth andCommunity(3)

Thiscoursepresentsthetheoryand practiceofcommunitybasedpracticeandprevention/transitionservicesforthe wellpopulationandpopulationsatriskforspecific mental, social,and/orenvironmentalproblems. Course material includescommunitycontext, multiculturalcompetence, andprinciplesofprevention, useofevidencetoplanand evaluateservices,andconsultationand collaboration. Utilizingalife-spandevelopmentalperspective, informationispresentedontheneedsofeachtargetgroup andsettingstoaccessthepopulation.Theprogram

developmentprocessisdescribedindepth, withspecial emphasisonneedsassessment andoutcomeevaluation.

OCT5300-OccupationalTherapyTheoretical Perspectives(2)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withprofessional knowledge inhistoricalandcurrentoccupationaltheories, modelsof practice,and framesofreference.Comparing,contrasting andintegratingavarietyofoccupation-based modelsand framesofreferenceisemphasized,aswellasthe developmentoftherapeuticreasoning.Grouptheoryand processareintroducedandgroupleadershipskills developed.

OCT5301-OTTheoryandPracticeforChildrenand Youth(4)

Alectureandlabformatfocusesonoccupational performanceininfancy,childhood,andadolescence.This courseisapartoftheprofessionaland servicedelivery componentsofthecurriculumandintroducesoccupational therapytheory,evaluationand interventionspecifically relatingtothepediatricpopulation.Students willapply relevanttheoreticalconstructsinproblembasedlearning acrossa widerangeofperformance skilldeficitsandstages ofpediatricdevelopment,emphasizingclientand family centeredcare.

OCT5302-OTTheoryandPracticeforAdults(4)

Thiscoursepresentsanoverviewoftheplanningand implementationofoccupationaltherapyservicesforadults whileprovidingacontinuationoftheexplorationandstudy ofselectedtheoriesandframesofreferenceasappliedto adults.Studentswillgainexperiencesinthepracticeof integratingoccupationaltherapyframesofreference, activityanalysis,theoriesofhumandevelopmentand humanoccupationandtheprocessofclinicalreasoning withtheobservation,evaluation,deliveryand documentationofoccupationaltherapyservicesforadults. Emphasiswillbegiventotheoreticalconstructsasapplied throughoccupation-basedpracticeinadults.

OCT5303-OTTheory&PracticeinGeriatrics(3)

Alectureandlabformatrequiresstudentstodemonstrate synthesisofkeycurricularelementsappliedtoatraditional oremergingareaofoccupationaltherapypractice with olderadults.Lecturesproceedthroughthe AOTAPractice Frameworkinanorganizedfashionwithpresentations emphasizingthedynamicintersectionoftheclient,the context,andtheclient’soccupations.Specialattentionis paidtotheissuesandconcernsofolderadults,especially thoseatriskforhealthdecline and lossofindependence.

OCT5400-PediatricClinicalConditions(2)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withanintroductiontothe mostcommonhealthproblemsaffectingthepediatric patient,fromthe newbornperiodthroughadolescence. Lecturesfocusonhealthpromotion,diseaseprevention andscreening,pathologyidentificationand management, andpatienteducationandcounselingforthepediatric patientandhis/herfamily.

OCT5401-AdultClinicalConditions(2)

Studentswillstudyselecteddiseasesthroughoutthelife span,includingadultandolderadultstages. Areasoffocus includethe fundamentalfacts, medicalandsurgical interventionsindevelopmental,orthopedic,neurological and metabolicdisorders.Disordersand medicaland surgicalinterventions/treatmentsarediscussedinaddition tohowtheyimpacttheclientandtheir occupationalroles andperformances.

OCT5402-BehavioralHealthConditions(2)

Thiscourseaddressestheetiologyandsymptomsof behavioralhealthconditionsthroughouttheadultlifespan, commonlyreferredforoccupationaltherapyservices.The effectsoftraumaanddiseaseonthebiological, psychological,andsocialdomainsofoccupational behaviorareintroduced.Theinfluenceofcultureand diversity,environmentalcontextandpsychologicalissues, aswellastheimpactofoccupationand healthpromotion inpracticeareexamined.Disorders,medical, pharmacological,andtherapeuticinterventionsare discussedincludingproceduresandprecautionsnecessary toensureclientandcaregiver safety.

OCT6000-CapstoneProject(1)

Thiscourseservesasaculminatingexperienceinthe occupationaltherapyprogram. Studentsarerequiredto demonstratecriticalthinking,leadershipskills,andthe abilitytosynthesizeinformationgainedthroughdidactic andfieldworkcomponentsofthecurriculum.Thisis accomplishedthroughreflectionpapersandthe developmentandpresentationofaprofessionalposter highlightingcontributionsofoccupationaltherapyin addressingthehealthneedsofindividuals, familiesand communities.Thiscourseincludesbothdidacticclassroom timeandadistancelearningformat.

OCT6001-CapstoneSynthesis(1)

Thiscoursecompletesaculminatingexperienceinthe occupationaltherapyprogram. Studentsarerequiredto demonstratecriticalthinking,leadershipskills,andthe abilitytosynthesizeinformationgainedthroughoutthe

curriculum.Thiscoursetakesplaceinadistancelearning format).

OCT6030-Fieldwork2A(6)

Thiscourseentailstwelve weeksoffull-time,supervised clinicalexperiencewiththeopportunitytotreatindividuals withavarietyofdiagnosesacrossthelifespan.Fieldwork 2Aisanin-depthexperientialfieldexperiencethatis criticaltooccupationaltherapyeducation.Insupervised settings,studentsapplytheir academicallyacquiredbody ofknowledge.Thisoccursinvariedsettingswhere occupationaltherapyservicesareprovided.Thisincludes institutions,outpatientclinics, community-basedservices and/or schools.Thesefieldworksitesdeliveracute,subacuteorchroniccare.Thiscourseaddressesthecontextual applicationcomponentofthe curriculum;reflectingthe educationalthemesofoccupation,professional developmentandleadership,interdisciplinary collaboration,andcriticalreasoning.

OCT6031-Fieldwork2B(3)

Thiscourseentailssixweeksoffulltimesupervised clinicalexperiencewiththeopportunitytotreatindividuals withavarietyofdiagnosesacrossthelifespan. Fieldwork 2Bisanin-depthexperientialfieldexperiencethatis criticaltooccupationaltherapyeducation.Insupervised settings,studentsapplytheir academicallyacquiredbody ofknowledge.Thisoccursinvariedsettingswhere occupationaltherapyservicesareprovided.Thisincludes institutions,outpatientclinics, community-basedservices andorschools.Thesefieldworksitesdeliveracute,subacuteorchroniccare.Thiscourseadvancesthecontextual applicationcomponentofthe curriculum;reflectingthe educationalthemesofoccupation,professional developmentandleadership,interdisciplinary collaboration,andcriticalreasoning.

OCT6032-Fieldwork2C(3)

Thiscourseentailssixweeksoffull-time,supervised clinicalexperiencewiththeopportunitytotreatindividuals withavarietyofdiagnosesacrossthelifespan. Fieldwork 2Cisanin-depthexperientialfieldexperiencethatis criticaltooccupationaltherapyeducation.Insupervised settings,studentsapplytheir academicallyacquiredbody ofknowledge.Thisoccursinvariedsettingswhere occupationaltherapyservicesareprovided.Thisincludes institutions,outpatientclinics, community-basedservices andorschools.Thesefieldworksitesdeliveracute,subacuteorchroniccare.Thiscoursefurtheradvancesand solidifiesthecontextualapplicationcomponentofthe curriculum;reflectingtheeducationalthemesof occupation,professionaldevelopmentandleadership,

interdisciplinarycollaboration,andcriticalreasoning.

ODS-OptometryAccelerated Scholars

ODS7002-Healthcare,Professionalism,andDiversity (2)

Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopafoundational understandingoftheU.S. healthcaresystemandtherole ofoptometrywithinthischangingsystem.Thiscourse providesinsightintotheimpactoftechnology,economics, populationtrends, managedcare,andtheemergingvaluebasedhealthcareonclinicalpractice.Itintroducesthe conceptofprimarycare,theinterprofessionalcoordinated caremodels,theevolvingscopeofpracticeandits financial,political,andprofessionalimplications. Additionally,thiscourse will preparestudentsto understand andrespectthevalues,beliefs,andexpectations oftheirpatients,andthenapplytherequisiteattitudes, knowledge,andskillstoeachpatientencountertoachieve improvedclinicaloutcomes.Thiscourse willexamine waysinwhichcultureintersectswithhealth,and how publichealtheffortscanbe mostproductiveby understandingculturalprocesses.The nationalchallengeof improvingour healthcaresystemprovidesapublichealth platformforunderstandingthe continuingevolutionofthe professionofoptometry.

ODS7020-Systemic MedicineandDisease1(1.5)

Thiscourseisthefirstpartofatwo-termsequenceto advancethestudent’sknowledgeofsystemicdiseasesthat theyarelikelytoencounterintheprimaryandspecialty eyecaresetting.Foreachorgansystempresented epidemiologyofdisease,riskfactoranalysis,pertinent historyandphysicalexaminationfindings,differential diagnosis,treatmentand management,pertinentlaboratory evaluations,andocular manifestationswillbestressed.The SystemicMedicinelaboratoryprovidestrainingin CardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)-Basic LifeSupport (BLS)asapprovedbytheAmericanHeartAssociation. Successfulcompletionleadstoatwo-yearcertificationin “Basic LifeSupportforHealthcareProviders”.The laboratoryalsoconsistsofabasicphysiologylab where students willcollectandinterpretclinicaldatafrom diagnostictesting.

ODS7021-Systemic MedicineandDisease2(1.5)

Thiscourseisthesecondpartofatwo-termsequenceto advancethestudent’sknowledgeofsystemicdiseasesthat theyarelikelytoencounterintheprimaryandspecialty eyecaresetting.Foreachorgansystempresented

epidemiologyofdisease,riskfactoranalysis,pertinent historyandphysicalexaminationfindings,differential diagnosis,treatmentand management,pertinentlaboratory evaluations,andocular manifestationswillbestressed.The SystemicMedicinelaboratoryprovidestrainingin CardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)-Basic LifeSupport (BLS)asapprovedbytheAmericanHeartAssociation. Successfulcompletionleadstoatwo-yearcertificationin “Basic LifeSupportforHealthcareProviders”.The laboratoryalsoconsistsofabasicphysiologylab where students willcollectandinterpretclinicaldatafrom diagnostictesting.

ODS7030-Anterior

SegmentDisease1(2)

Thiscourse willpreparestudentsintheareaofanterior segmentpathology.Emphasiswillbeplacedupon diseases,disorders,and normalvariationsofanterior segmentocularfindings.Itwillbuilduponthe knowledge gainedinOcularBiology1and2,andwillfocuson conditionsobservedintheclinicalenvironment. Content willfocusupondiagnosis,treatment,and managementof conditionsaffectingtheadnexa,uvea,andsclera.

ODS7031-AnteriorSegmentDisease2(2)

Thiscourse willpreparestudentsintheareaofanterior segmentpathologyand immunology.Emphasiswillbe placedupondiseases,disorders,andnormalvariationsof ocularfindings.Itwillbuildupontheknowledgegainedin OcularBiology1and2,andwillfocusonconditions observedintheclinicalenvironment. Content will focus upondiagnosis,treatment,and managementofconditions affectingtheadnexa,conjunctiva,cornea,andlens.

ODS7040-Pharmacology1(1)

Thiscourse willprovideasurveyofthegeneralprinciples ofpharmacologyandtheapplicationoftheseprinciplesto patientcaresituations.Evidence-based medicinepracticeis weavedthroughtheaboveareaswhereavailableand appropriate.Thiscoursewillcoveranintroductionto pharmacologyvocabulary,routesofadministration, receptors,pharmacokineticandpharmacodynamicreview, processesofdrugdevelopment,andantibiotics. Atthe conclusionofthiscourse,studentswillunderstandthe basicprinciplesofpharmacokineticsand pharmacodynamics,mechanismsofactionsofdrugsin differenttherapeuticclasses,drugsideeffectsand toxicities,contraindications,anddruginteractions.

ODS7041-Pharmacology2(1)

Thiscourse willprovideasurveyofthegeneralprinciples ofpharmacologyandtheapplicationoftheseprinciplesto patientcaresituations.Evidence-based medicinepracticeis

weavedthroughtheaboveareaswhereavailableand appropriate.ThiscoursewillcoverMedicationsThatAlter the AutonomicNervousSystem,NSAIDs,Anti-platelets, Anti-Coagulants,andMedicationsthatAlterthe CardiovascularSystem. Atthe conclusionofthiscourse, students willunderstandthebasicprinciplesof pharmacokineticsandpharmacodynamics, mechanisms of actionsofdrugsindifferenttherapeuticclasses,drugside effectsandtoxicities,contraindications,anddrug interactions.

ODS7042-Pharmacology3(2)

Thiscourse willprovideasurveyofthegeneralprinciples ofpharmacologyandtheapplicationoftheseprinciplesto patientcaresituations.Evidence-based medicinepracticeis weavedthroughtheaboveareaswhereavailableand appropriate.ThiscoursewillcoverRespiratory Medications,Biologics, AllergyMedications,Integrative Medicinetopics,EndocrineMedications,GIMedications), NeuropharmacologyMedications,andprescriptionwriting. Attheconclusionofthiscourse,studentswill understand thebasicprinciplesofpharmacokineticsand pharmacodynamics,mechanismsofactionsofdrugsin differenttherapeuticclasses,drugsideeffectsand toxicities,contraindications,anddruginteractions.

ODS7100-EnvironmentalOptometryandSports Vision(1)

TheonlineportionofthisEnvironmentalOptometry courseconcentratesonthestudy,management,andcontrol ofnaturalandhumanfactorsintheenvironmentthatcan affectthe healthandvisualstatusofpatients.Thesecond portionofthecoursewillconcentrateonthestudy, managementandtreatmentofSportsVisionissues. Becauseofspecificriskfactorsintheoccupational, recreational,sportsandhomeenvironments,optometric practitionersshouldbewell versedconcerningvisual demandsandpotentialsourcesofhazardintheirpatients’ environmentsandavocations. Thiscoursewillbriefly introduceenvironmentaloptometryandsportsvision conceptsthatapplytooptometricpractice.

ODS7242-Systemic Physiology&Pathology1(1.5)

SystemicPhysiology&Pathology1promotesan understandingofthestructureandfunctionofthe cardiovascularsystemthroughtheintegrationofanatomy, histology,physiologyandpathology.

ODS7243-Systemic Physiology&Pathology2(2)

SystemicPhysiology&Pathology2promotesan understandingofthestructureandfunctionofselectorgan systemsthroughtheintegrationofanatomy,histology,

physiologyandpathology.Emphasisisplacedonthe respiratory,renal, ANDendocrinesystems.Inaddition,an overviewofthegastrointestinalsystemand integument/dermatopathologywillbepresented.The courseisdesignedtofacilitate thelargerintegrationof structure,functionand pathologicchangesinspecific organsystemsofthe humanbody.

ODS7244-PublicHealthOptometryandResearch Methods(1.5)

Publichealthprofessionalscareforpopulationswhile individualhealthcareproviders,includingprimarycare optometrists,careforindividualpatients.Primarycare optometristsalsopractice withinthepopulationbased publichealthcommunity.This courseintroducesthe studenttothecoreprinciplesinpublichealth: epidemiology,epidemics,screening,public health organizationalstructure,andpublichealthlaw.Thestudent willalsolearnskillstoevaluatethevalidityandapplication ofobservationalandexperimentalstudies

ODS7301-OcularEmergenciesandDifferential Diagnoses(1)

Thiscourseprovidesthestudent withanoverviewofthe epidemiology,presentation,diagnosis,and managementof selectedocularemergencies.Thereisanemphasison conditionsrequiringthe mostemergentand/or urgentcare. Studentswillhavecombinedlectureandrecitation instructionwhichwill highlightdeterminingalistof differentialdiagnoses.Furthermore,students willbe guidedthroughselectionofappropriatediagnostictest selectionandclinicalfindingsforeachcondition.

ODS7330-ScholarsOcularAnatomyandHistology (2.5)

Theocularanatomyandhistology,coveredinOcular BiologyI,formtheframeworkfor manyofthebiomedical aspectsofprimaryvisioncare bypresentingthegrossand microanatomyofoculartissuesandfluids.Thecourse providestheknowledgebaseinoculartissuestructure whichenablesthestudenttounderstand pathophysiologicalprocessespresentinprimaryand secondaryoculardiseasesand congenitalanomalies. Clinicalcorrelatesareanintegralpartofthecourse presentation.Thecourseincludesalaboratorycomponent, whichisdesignedtogivethestudentanopportunityto reinforceclassroommaterialthroughtheutilizationof anatomic specimens.

ODS7331-ScholarsPhysiologyandBiochemistry(2.5)

Ocularphysiologyformsthe frameworkfor manyofthe biomedicalaspectsofprimaryvisioncarebypresenting

thedevelopmentandphysiology/biochemistryofocular tissuesandfluids.Thecourse providestheknowledgebase inoculartissuestructureand function,aswellasnormal andabnormaldevelopmentconcepts, whichenablethe studenttounderstandpatho-physiologicalprocesses presentinprimaryandsecondaryoculardiseasesand congenitalanomalies.Clinicalcorrelatesandcase-based materialsareanintegralpartofthecoursepresentation. Thecourseincludesalaboratorycomponent, whichis designedtogivethestudentanopportunitytoreinforce classroommaterialthroughtheutilizationofanatomicand embryologicspecimens,aswellasclinicalimages, which reinforcetheclinicalapplicationofthecourse.The laboratorysetting,thesmaller labstudent numbers,along withtheassistanceofthelaboratoryinstructorswill enhancethestudents’understandingofthecourselecture content.

ODS7350-PosteriorSegment Disease1(1.5)

Understandingthebasicconceptsinvitreo-retinaldisease ispivotalincreatingcompetent, well-versed,and successfuloptometrichealthcarepractitioners.Thiscourse willemphasizethe majorareasofcellularstructureand functionofthevitreous,retina andchoroidalongwith diseasepathologyandtreatments.Majorthemesandtopics ofclinicalretina willbeappliedandhighlightedthrough clinicalcaseanalysessystemicallyandocular-related.

ODS7351-PosteriorSegment Disease2(1.5)

Understandingthebasicconceptsinvitreo-retinaldisease ispivotalincreatingcompetent, well-versed,and successfuloptometrichealthcarepractitioners.Thiscourse willemphasizethe majorareasofcellularstructureand functionofthevitreous,retina andchoroidalongwith diseasepathologyandtreatments.Majorthemesandtopics ofclinicalretina willbeappliedandhighlightedthrough clinicalcaseanalysessystemicallyandocular-related.

ODS7360-HeadandNeckAnatomy1(0.5)

HeadandNeckAnatomy1isanintroductorycourse,and servesasaprerequisitetoHeadandNeckAnatomy2, Neuroscience1,Neuroscience 2,Neurological ExaminationandNeuroophthalmicDisease1andNeuroophthalmicDisease2coursesinthecurriculum.The courseemphasizesanatomicalrelationships whichsupport clinicalapplicationincludingimagingandtherelationship ofthe headandnecktoorgansystems.Thecourse providesfoundationalanatomicinformationto facilitate theunderstandingandintegrationofnormalfunctionand pathologicalchangesintheeyeandthenervoussystem. Thecourseintroducesthestudenttobasicheadandneck anatomy.Thiscourse willprovidethe foundational

knowledgeforHead2EPCC8.20andNeckAnatomy2 whichintroducesmoredetailedanatomyforpertinent systemsandstructuresandexplorestheanatomical relationship withclinicalcorrelates.

ODS7400-HeadandNeckAnatomy2(1.5)

HeadandNeckAnatomy2isacontinuationofHeadand NeckAnatomy1,and servesasaprerequisiteto Neuroscience1,Neuroscience 2,Neurological ExaminationandNeuro-ophthalmicDisease1and NeuroophthalmicDisease2coursesinthecurriculum.The courseemphasizesanatomicalrelationships whichsupport clinicalapplicationincludingimagingandtherelationship ofthe headandnecktoorgansystems.Thecoursebuilds uponthe foundationalanatomicinformationcoveredin HeadandNeckAnatomy1tofacilitatethe understanding andintegrationofnormalfunctionandpathological changesintheeyeandthe nervoussystem.Thiscourse introducesmoredetailedanatomyforpertinentsystems andstructuresandexplorestheanatomicalrelationship withclinicalcorrelates.

ODS7402-OcularMotility(2)

Thiscourseemphasizesthebasic mechanismsofthe5 majorclassesofeye movements(saccades,pursuits, optokineticreflex,vergenceeye movementsandthe vestibulo-ocularreflex).Inaddition,itcoversocular fixationandaccommodativeeyemovements.Whilethe studentwill mainlylearnthefunctionaland neurophysiologicalaspectsofocular motility,itis expectedthatthestudent willalsobeabletointegratethis informationwithpreviouslylearnedanatomicalsitesand structures.Thiswillprovidecontinuityinthe student’s learningexperienceandservesasabasisforacquiringnew andfutureknowledgeaboutocular motilityindiseaseand dysfunction.Keyclinicalexamplesofeye movement disorderswillbediscussedalongwiththeir neural substratesand mechanisms.

ODS7410-VisionScienceandPerception1with Laboratory(1)

ThepurposeofVisionScienceandPerceptionI(VS&P I) istoguidestudentstudyofthe functionalaspectsofthe visual,vestibularandauditorysystemsandtointroduce methodsandtechniquesofresearchinvisualphysiology andgeneralpsychophysics.VS&P1includes introductoryconceptsofmonocularvisualperception,its physiologicalbasisandapplicationtoclinicalpractice. Concepts willbeappliedtounderstandingdarkandlight adaptationandincrementthresholds.VS&P1servesasa foundationforcontinuationoftheseconceptsona more expandedbasisinVS&P2throughVS&P4.Students

willalsostudythebasicsofsensoryperceptioninthe modalitiesofauditoryandvestibularsensitivity. Psychophysicalmeasurements willbeanimportant emphasisofthiscourseandthisbeginswithspecification ofthestimulusandtechniques ofelicitingdatafrom humanobserversthroughthe auditoryandvisualsystems. Laboratoryexerciseswilldemonstratehowtoclinically measurepsychophysicalfunctionsand howdark adaptationis measuredinaclinicalsetting.

ODS7411-VisionScienceandPerception2with Laboratory(1.5)

ThepurposeofVisionScienceandPerception2(VS&P 2)istofurther guidestudentstudyoftheanatomical, physiologicalandfunctionalaspectsofthevisualsystem andtocontinuetointroduceclinicalandresearchmethods andtechniquesinvisualphysiologyand general psychophysicsinordertoelicitdatafromhuman observers.VS&P2reviewsand delvesfurtherinto conceptsinretinalphysiologythatrelatedirectlytoboth objectiveand psychophysicaltestingofretinalandvisual pathwayfunctionsandtheirapplicationtoclinicalpractice. VS&P2servesasafoundationforcontinuationofthese conceptsonamoreexpanded basisinVS&P3andVS& P4.Laboratoryexerciseswilldemonstrate howto clinicallymeasureandinterpretretinaland visualpathway functionthroughobjectiveelectrophysiologicaltestingand howcontrastsensitivityapsychophysicalfunctionis measuredand appliedinaclinicalsetting.

ODS7412-VisionScienceandPerception3with Laboratory(1.5)

ThepurposeofVisionScienceandPerceptionIII(VS&P 3)istoguidestudentstudyoftheanatomical, physiologicalandfunctionalaspectsofthevisualsystem andtocontinuetointroduceclinicalandresearchmethods andtechniquesinvisualphysiologyand general psychophysicstoelicitdatafromhumanobservers.VS& P3buildsuponconceptscoveredinVS&P1and2to introducemeasurementoflightandhowweperceivelight andcolorandtheirapplicationtoclinicalpractice.A summaryofpsychophysicalmeasuresapplicableto optometryaswellasanoverviewofthedevelopmentand changesinvisualskillscoveredinVS&P1-3 will concludethiscourse.VS&P3alsoservesasa foundation forthevisionscienceofamblyopiaandbinocularvisionin VS&P4.

ODS7413-VisionScienceandPerception4with Laboratory(1.5)

Thiscourse willcovervisionscienceandperception conceptsrelatedtobinocularvision.Thisisthe fourth

courseinthevisionscienceandperception(VSP)course sequence.Thecoursewillincludethephysiologicalbasis forbinocularvision, monocularandbinoculardepthcues, horoptersandbinocularillusions,visualdirection, summation,binocularrivalry,aniseikoniaandthe neurophysiologyofamblyopia.

ODS7440-BinocularVision1withLaboratory(2.50)

Thiscourse willcoverthediagnosisand managementof accommodative,eye movementandnon-strabismic binocularvisiondisorders.Thecoursewillinclude theoreticalmodelsofbinocularvision,diagnostictesting andcommonmanagementoptionsforvisualefficiency disorder.Thiscoursewillalso introducestudentstothe conceptsofmanagementofvisualdisorderswithvision therapy.

ODS7441-BinocularVision2withLaboratory(2)

Thiscoursecoversthetreatmentofnonstrabismic binocularvisiondisordersand amblyopiaandstrabismus.

ODS7450-Neuro-OphthalmicDisease1with Laboratory(1.50)

TheNeuro-OphthalmicDiseaseCourseSeriesbuildson thefoundationlaidintheHeadandNeckAnatomy, Neuroanatomy,andNeurologicExaminationCourses.This courseseriesconsistsof2courseswhichtakeplaceinthe FallandWintertermsofthesecondyear (NeuroOphthalmic Disease1and2,respectively)ofthe scholarsODprogram.Thiscourseseriescoverstheclinical applicationofthe neuroscience,anatomyand neuroanatomyprincipleslearnedinpreviouscourses.This courseoffersstudentstheopportunitynotonlytoapply thoseimportantbasicscience conceptsclinically,butto learnhowtoproperlyexamine,diagnose,andtreatpatients withneuro-ophthalmic manifestations.Specifically,this course,Neuro-OphthalmicDisease2,coversevaluation and managementofdisordersoftheefferentvisualsystem.

ODS7452-Neuro-OphthalmicDisease2with Laboratory(1.5)

TheNeuro-OphthalmicDiseaseCourseSeriesbuildson thefoundationlaidintheHeadandNeckAnatomy, Neuroanatomy,andNeurologicExaminationCourses.This courseseriesconsistsof2courseswhichtakeplaceinthe FallandWintertermsofthesecondyear (NeuroOphthalmic Disease1and2,respectively)ofthe scholarsODprogram.Thiscourseseriescoverstheclinical applicationofthe neuroscience,anatomyand neuroanatomyprincipleslearnedinpreviouscourses.This courseoffersstudentstheopportunitynotonlytoapply thoseimportantbasicscience conceptsclinically,butto

learnhowtoproperlyexamine,diagnose,andtreatpatients withneuro-ophthalmic manifestations.Specifically,this course,Neuro-OphthalmicDisease2,coversevaluation and managementofdisordersoftheefferentvisualsystem.

ODS7605-GlaucomaManagement(1)

Thepurposeofthiscourseistopresenttheclinicalstudy ofthe glaucomastothethird-yearintern.Thecourse beginswithapresentationoftherelevantanatomyand physiologyasitrelatestoglaucoma.Glaucomaisdefined andanoverviewoftheepidemiologyandriskfactorsare presented.Thespecifictypesofglaucomaarediscussed includingprimary,childhood,andsecondaryglaucomas. Diagnosisofglaucomaisapproached withanemphasison propertechniqueused witha well-definedconceptofthe disease.Finally,the medicalandsurgicalmanagementof theglaucomasarediscussedindetailandcasesare presented

ODS7608-Systemic MicrobiologyandImmunology (2)

Thiscourseprovidesacomprehensiveintroductionto systemicimmunologyand microbiology.Theimmunology aspectofthecoursewill focusonbasicand clinical immunology.Thebasicimmunologycontentwillfocuson basicconceptsofimmunology,innateandadaptive immunity,thecomplementsystem,andimmunogenetics. Clinicalimmunologywillcoverclinicalimmunological disorderssuchasautoimmune disease,transplantrejection, tumorimmunology,immunodeficiency,and hypersensitivity.Themicrobiologyaspectofthecourse willfocusonmicrobialstructure,microbialreplication, pathogenic mechanismsofmicrobes,diagnostic/laboratory studies,and majorantimicrobialtargets.Thiscoursewill emphasize majorthemesinthefourcoreareasof microbiology(bacteriology, virology, mycology,and parasitology).Major themeswillbeappliedand highlightedthroughreadingoftherequiredtextbooks, lectures,andcase-basedlecturesonocularinfections.

ODS7609

-CellularPhysiology(1)

ThefocusofthiscoursewillbethePhysiologyofthecell, peripheralnervous systemand muscle.Discussionswill centeroncellularphysiology,withanemphasison membranephysiology,ionmovements,actionpotentials, synapses&receptors,thesomaticandautonomic nervous systems, muscletypesand musclestructure/function.

ODS7610-GeneticsandBiochemistry(2.5)

Thecourseisseparatedintotwocomponents.Thefist componentisgeneticsand we willlookatthebasicsof DNA,RNA,andproteinsexaminingtheirstructuresand

howtheyaresynthesized.We willdiscuss mutationsand howtheyarerepaired.Wewillexaminethedifferent inheritancepatternsand beabletopredictthelikely phenotypicandgenotypicoutcomesfromindicatedalleles. Duringthebiochemistryportionofthiscoursewewill examinecellsandsomeoftheirbiochemicalfunctions.We willexaminethe structure,function,and metabolismofthe three major macromolecules;carbohydrates,proteinsand lipids.Inaddition, we willsee howvitaminsand minerals playanimportantroleinthese processes.Andfinally, we willlearnthebasicsofenzymology.

ODS

7611-HistologyandPathology(1)

Thecourseisseparatedintotwocomponents.The Histologycourse willintroducethemicroscopicstructure ofcellsandtissues.Itbegins withadiscussionofstem cells,followedbyanoverviewofthedifferentiationof cellsandtheirorganizationintotissues.Thestructureand functionofthebasictissuetypeswillbepresented, includingepithelium,connectivetissue, muscleandnerve tissue.Emphasisisplacedonnormalstructure(histology ofcells,extracellularcomponentsandtissues)asabasis forunderstandingnormalphysiologicalandbiochemical functions.Examplesofthe structure-functionrelationship willbeappliedindiscussionsofanatomicalcomponentsof theeye.Histologywillbeintegrated withcellbiology, biochemistry,anatomyandphysiologywhicharepresented elsewhereinthecurriculum.Itfollowsthatknowledgeof normalstructureandfunctionprovidesaframeworkfor understandingabnormalfindingsandthepathogenesisof diseaseprocesses,thatis,theclinicalconsequencesof cellulardisordersand tissue-relateddiseases.Pathology encompassesthestudyofdisease–itscauses(etiology) andtheunderlyingmechanisms(pathogenesis)thatresult inthepresentingsignsandsymptomsofthepatient.The GeneralPathologycourseintroducesbasicpathologic processes.Itintegratesprinciplesfromhistology, biochemistry,geneticsandphysiologytopromotean understandingofthestructuralandfunctionalchangesin cells,tissuesandorgans.Theresponseofcellsandtissues topathologicstimuli willbeexploredinpresentationson cellinjury,celladaptation,inflammationandhealing.The courseconcludeswithadiscussionofneoplasia,theresult ofextremegrowthdysregulation.Knowledgeofpathologic processespromotesanunderstandingoftheclinical manifestationsofdiseaseand formsthebasisforutilizing treatmentmodalitiestointerveneinthediseaseprocess.

ODS7612-Ophthalmic Lasers&MinorSurgical Procedures(2.5)

TheOphthalmic LaserandMinorSurgicalProcedures

(OL&MSP)courseexplainssurgicalevaluationand managementincludingpre-operativecandidateselection, pre-surgicaltesting,andpatientcounselingand preparation.Post-operative managementand complications arealsopresented.Ophthalmiclasertopicsincludebasic laserphysicsandtissueinteractions,lasersafetyand hazards,indicationsandcontraindicationsforspecificlaser procedures,laserprocedureprotocols,and post-operative management.Students willperformsimulatedophthalmic lasersurgeryintheOphthalmicLaserlaboratory. Periocularsurgicalprocedurestopicsincludeinformed consent,OSHAguidelines,asepticandsteriletechniques, typesoflesionremoval,andpost-operativecare.Headand neckanatomyandevidence-basedpracticeareappliedin surgicalplanning,procedures,andanesthesia.Injection topicsincludingindications,contraindications,sideeffects, complications,andtechniquesarereviewed.Specific injectiontypesincludeperiocularinjections,intravenous, subcutaneous,intramuscular,intradermal,subconjunctival, andintralesionalinjections.Theassociatedlaboratory providesahands-onexperienceinperformingvarious injections,simulatedremovaloflesionsusingmultiple techniques,andsuturingprocedures.

ODS7615-OcularPharmacology1(1.00)

OcularPharmacologyincludestwoparts.Thecourse providesthestudent withathoroughunderstandofocular drugclassificationsand mechanismsofactionemployed byophthalmicdrugs.Thestudentlearnsindications,offlabelindications,contraindications,appropriatedosing, andadverseeffectsofpharmaceuticalagentsemployedin aneyecaresetting.Druginteractionsanddiagnosticuses arealsoexaminedinadditiontobasicpharmacology conceptsandterminology.Emphasisisplacedonthe clinicalutilizationofdrugsinoptometricpractice.

ODS7616-OcularPharmacology2(1.00)

OcularPharmacologyincludestwoparts.Thecourse providesthestudent withathoroughunderstandofocular drugclassificationsand mechanismsofactionemployed byophthalmicdrugs.Thestudentlearnsindications,offlabelindications,contraindications,appropriatedosing, andadverseeffectsofpharmaceuticalagentsemployedin aneyecaresetting.Druginteractionsanddiagnosticuses arealsoexaminedinadditiontobasicpharmacology conceptsandterminology.Emphasisisplacedonthe clinicalutilizationofdrugsinoptometricpractice.

ODS7630-IntegratedDecisionMaking1(1)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto

emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS7631-IntegratedDecisionMaking2(1)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS7632-IntegratedDecisionMaking3(1.5)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS

7633

-IntegratedDecisionMaking4

(1)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe

conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS7634-IntegratedDecisionMaking5(1)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS7635-IntegratedDecisionMaking6(1.5)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS7636-IntegratedDecisionMaking7(1.5)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS7637-IntegratedDecisionMaking8(1)

IntegratedDecisionMaking1-8 willtietogetherthe conceptsbeingtaughtacrossthecurriculumduringeach term.Clinicalconceptsandcaseswillbeintroducedto emphasizeandhighlightselectedmaterialbeingtaughtin othercoursesinagivenquarterasasupplementtostudent learning.Students willworkthroughconceptsandcases witha facilitatoreachweek,andnewmaterialwillbe introducedthroughbrieflecturesasneeded.TheIDM sequence willbeginbyemphasizingskillsinevidence basedpractice,publichealth,casehistorytaking,entrance testing,andtheintegrationofbasicscienceintoclinical careandlaterfocusondisease detection,treatment,and management.Thecoursesequence willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluation,developingaresearchquestion, writingan abstract,andbasicepidemiologyandstatistics.

ODS7640-Neuroanatomy1(1)

Uponcompletionofthiscoursestudentsshouldbeableto understand anddescribetheoriginsoftheNervousSystem (NS) (Histogenesis)andthe microscopicanatomyofthe NS.Studentswillalsobeabletodefinetheorigins,course andimportantaspectsofthesensoryand motorpathways inthe CNS. Additionally, studentswillbegintounderstand theclinicalmanifestationsofdamagetothesepathways. Thecoursewillbegintheexplorethedetailed neuroanatomyofmedullaandrelationship withthe auditoryandvestibularsystems.Thecoursecontinuesinto Neuroscience2 which willcontinuetostudytheanatomy ofthebrainstem,thalamus,cerebellum,basal ganglia, cerebrumandtheirconnections.

ODS7641-Neuroanatomy2(1.5)

Uponcompletionofthiscoursestudentsshouldbeableto understand anddescribethemicroscopicanatomyofthe CentralNervousSystem(CNS).Thiscourseisa continuumofNeuroanatomy1.Itfocusesonstructures, pathwaysand functionsofthe brainstem,thalamus,basal ganglia,cerebellumandcerebrum.Itcontinuestofocuson understandingtheanatomyinvolvedintheclinical presentationsofpatients.Thematerialcoveredinthis courseservesasfoundationalinformationforupcoming coursesincluding,Neuro-ophthalmicDisease,Ocular Motility,Neuropharmacology, Neuropathology,among others.Eachpartofthiscoursedrawsonandexpandson whatwastaughtpreviouslysothatyoucancontinuously integrate your knowledge.Neuroanatomy1covered Histogenesis, microscopicstructuresoftheNervous System, Cordandcordpathways.Neuroscience2 continueswiththebrainstem, thalamus,cerebellum,basal ganglia,cerebrumandtheir connections.Itis heavily dependentonunderstandingNeuroanatomy1.

ODS7642-NeurologicExaminationandImagingwith Laboratory(1)

Inthiscoursestudentswilllearnthebasicsofhowto performa neurologicexaminationandtheclinical implicationsthatthesetestshaveinoptometriccare. Asthe neurologicexaminationfocusesonthefunctionand dysfunctionofthecentralnervoussystem,thiscourse will reviewandapplyconcepts fromtheHeadandNeck AnatomyandNeuroanatomycoursesthatstudentshave completedinthe first-yearsemesters.Wewill focuson fivecomponentsofneurologic assessmentincluding mentalstatus,cranialnerve examination,sensory assessment, motorfunction,andcerebellarfunction.

ODS7650-Optics1: FoundationsofLight andLenses (1.5)

Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttothefundamentalsof geometricandophthalmicoptics.Thecoursebeginswith anintroductiontothepropertiesandbehavioroflightand lenses.We examinesphericalandastigmaticrefractive errors,andthecomponentsofthespectacleRx.Students willlearnabouthowlighttravelsacrossspaceandchanges asitinteractswithdifferent media.Wefocusonhow opticalsystemsproduceimagesofobjectsthroughthe use ofsingle sphericalrefractivesurfacesandthinlenses,both froma mathematicalperspective,aswellasvisually throughlaboratoryactivities. Studentswillhavean opportunitytoneutralizelensesbothbyhand,andusinga manuallensometer.Theseopticaltheoriesformthebasis forskillsandexaminationproceduresusedinclinical

practice.

ODS7651

(2.5)

-Optics2: ApplicationsofOpticalPrinciples

Thiscourse, whichisthesecondpartofafour-term sequence,continuesourstudyofgeometricandophthalmic optics.Thecoursebeginswithanintroductiontothe propertiesandbehavioroflight.We willlookathowlight bendsacrossdifferent surfacesandtheresultingimages thatareproduced.Inparticular, wewilldiscussthe imageryofsinglesphericalrefractivesurface,thinlenses, mirrors,andcylindricalsurfacesbothfroma mathematical perspective,aswellasvisuallythroughtheuseofray diagrams.We willapplyalloftheseconceptstoastudyof thicklenseswithinthecontext ofspectacleand relative spectacle magnification.We willalsodiscussthe propertiesoftheprism,andimageryoflightthroughthe prism.Theseopticaltheoriesalsoformthebasis forskills andexaminationtechniquesandproceduresusedinclinical practice.Studentswillgainconfidence withthecourse materialastheyworkthroughconceptsandcalculationsin aseriesofproblemsets.We willalso workwiththe materialmorecloselyduring2 laboratorysessions.Inthese labs, wewillexploretheopticsofprism,bifocal,trifocal, and multifocallenses.

ODS7652-Optics3: PhysicalOptics(3)

Thiscourseisweb-basedandbuildsonknowledgefrom priorcoursesinOptics.We willexplorethetopicof physicalopticswithanin-depthdiscussiononinterference, diffraction,andpolarization.Wewillalsolookatthe varioushigherorderaberrationsthatinfluencethequality ofapatient’svisionaswellastheopticalwavefront technologythatexitstoimprovesymptoms.We willthen focusontheopticsofopticalinstruments(magnifiersand telescopes),aswellasclinicalinstruments(direct ophthalmoscopy,binocularindirectophthalmoscopy). Withinthecontextoftelescopes,thetopicsofstops, field ofview,anddepthoffield willbeaddressed.

ODS7653-Optics4: PhysiologicalOptics(2.5)

Thiscoursecompletestheopticssequence.Itcontinuesto presentthe student withconceptsregardingtheeyeasan opticalinstrumentandtheopticalcharacteristicsofvision. Studentswilllearnhowtoapplyopticalprinciplestothe ocularstructuresandtovisualfunction.Ocularbiometry, the measurementoftheeye,is discussedinreferenceto intraocularlenses(IOL)calculationsandrefractive surgery.Emetropizationscienceispresented.

ODS8500-PediatricandInfantVisionwith Laboratory(2.5)

Thiscourseprovidesa modeltoincorporatetheevaluation and managementofchildrenintothepracticeofprimary careoptometry.Theprevalenceofvisiondisordersinthis populationissignificantand manyorganizationsnow recommendearlyscreening/examsofchildren.Thespecial needsofbothpreschoolandschoolagechildrenwillbe addressedduringthiscourse.Thiscourseprovidesan opportunitytodevelopaworkingknowledge forthe detection,assessmentandinterventionofvisionproblems forchildrenofallages.Therewillbelectureand laboratorycomponent.Thepurposeofthelaboratorywill betoreinforceimportantconceptsfromlectureand practicetechniquesintheexaminationofchildren.

ODS8501-Low VisionandVisionRehabilitationwith Laboratory(2.5)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideeachstudent witha basicunderstandingoflowvisionrehabilitation.It will providetheknowledge,skills, andattitudesneededto properlycareforpatients whosevisualcapabilities utilizingconventionaltherapyareinadequateforthe performanceofvision-directedorvision-relatedtasksin theirvocation,avocation,social-interaction,ordailyliving.

ODS8502-InterprofessionalManagementofAcquired BrainInjury(2)

Thiscoursepresentsa multidisciplinaryclinical perspectiveonacquiredneurologicalimpairment.Four mainareasoffocusinclude:

1.Stroke2.Trauma3. Infectious,toxic,drug-related,anoxicand degenerative4. TumorsVisionsequelaofneurologicalimpairmentand visionrehabilitationstrategiesarepresented withinthe broaderscopeofrehabilitation medicine. Aneurological perspectiveisfollowedbyspecialtycareservicesanda case-basedapproach.Beyond visionrehabilitation,this classwillprovideanoverviewofthefunctional rehabilitationprocess.Students willlearnaboutthetools andtechniquesutilizedbyavarietyofhealthcare professionals.Therolesanduniqueperspectivesof rehabilitationspecialists willbecomeapparentasthey presenteachdiseaseprocessandtypeofacquiredinjury. Thiscourse willalsoincludethepatient’sjourneythrough a multidisciplinaryrehabilitationprocess.Itwillalsocover theemotionalpsychologicalandsocialimpactofacquired neurologicaldiseaseandvisionloss. Attheendofthis course,acomprehensiveunderstandingshouldevolve whichallowsstudentstovisualizetheroleofoptometry withinabroaderrehabilitationframework

ODS8530-ContactLens1withLaboratory(1.5)

Thiscourse, whichisthe first partofathree-term sequence,introducesthestudenttothefundamentalsof softcontactlenses.Historicaldevelopmentofcontact lenseswillbereviewedandplacedincontextofmodern developments.Thiscoursewilldeveloptheprinciplesof contactlensphysiologyandoptics,andintegratethemwith thestudent’sunderstandingofthecornea,tearfilm,and adnexalanatomy.Ocular measurementsnecessaryfor contactlensdesignwillbecorrelated withon-eye evaluationofsoftcontactlenses.Studentswilllearnhow todesign, fit,and managestandarddailywearsoftlenses, silicone hydrogellenseswornforextendedand/or continuouswear,andtoricsoftlensesforthecorrectionof astigmatism.Studentswillalsolearnaboutcontactlens cleaninganddisinfectionsolutionsthatareusedinorderto maintainhealthycontactlens wear.Students will havethe opportunityto workthroughcalculationsandfitting proceduresduringlaboratorysessions.Duringtheselabs, students willworkwithavarietyofdifferentlenstypes and materialsinordertogainconfidence withfitting principlesandproblemsolvingpriortoenteringpatient care.

ODS8531-ContactLens2withLaboratory(2)

Thiscourse, whichisthesecondpartofathree-term sequence,completesthestudyofsoftcontactlensesby beginningwithadiscussionofextended wearandsoft contactlenscomplications.We thenexplorethe fundamentalsofgas-permeable(GP)contactlenseswhere students willlearnhowto handle,carefor,design,fit,and managestandardgas-permeablerigidcontactlenses.We willalsodiscussthenuancesofaspheric,lenticular,bitoric, andultrathinlensmodificationstofitalargersegmentof theGPlens wearingpopulation.Thisalsoincludes learningaboutpresbyopicfittingforbothrigidandsoft lenses.Studentswillhavethe opportunityto workthrough calculationsandfittingproceduresduringweekly laboratorysessions.Duringtheselabs,studentswill work withavarietyofdifferentlenstypesand materialsinorder togainconfidence withfittingprinciplesandproblem solvingfortheirpatientcare

ODS8532-ContactLens3withLaboratory(1)

Thiscourse willfocusonspecialtycontactlensfitting.Due toavarietyofocularconditions,thereare manypatients that would notbesuccessfulinglasses,softcontactlenses, orrigidcontactlenses.Thesepatientsrequirespecialized contactlensfitsthatcantremendouslyimprovetheir vision andenhancetheirqualityoflife.Thiscoursewilladdress theseunderlyingconditions,aswellasthespecialty

contactlensesthatare mostcommonlyusedinpractice todayincludingorthokeratology, hybridlenses,andscleral lenses.We willcoverthelens typesaswellasfitting proceduresandfollowupcare.Studentswillhave the opportunityto workthroughcalculationsandfitting proceduresduringlaboratorysessions.Duringtheselabs, students willworkwithavarietyofdifferentlenstypes and materialsinordertogainconfidence withfitting principlesandproblemsolvingpriortoenteringpatient care.

ODS8630-ClinicalSkills1(1)

Competentandsuccessfuloptometrichealthcare practitionersrequirealargenumberofclinicalskillstobe abletoprovideappropriatepatientcaretothepublic.The specificskillsidentifiedtoallowpatientinteractionin clinicalsettingsonandoffcampusaretaughtinClinical Skills.Thiscoursewillfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsinoptometric medicine.The skillspresentedinthisportionofthecourseareautomated testing, visualacuity,colorvision,stereopsis,keratometry, extraocular musclestesting,covertest,oculardominance, retinoscopy,subjectiverefractionand6Rev6/2/2022 simulationofdirectophthalmoscopy.These willbe presentedviareadings,lectures,recitationsandinthe laboratory.

ODS8631-ClinicalSkills2(2)

Competentandsuccessfuloptometrichealthcare practitionersrequirealargenumberofclinicalskillstobe abletoprovideappropriatepatientcaretothepublic.The specificskillsidentifiedtoallowpatientinteractionin clinicalsettingsonandoffcampusaretaughtinClinical Skills.Thiscoursewillfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofclinicalskillsinoptometric medicine.The skillspresentedinthisportionofthecoursearepupils, confrontationfields,additionalsubjectiverefractive techniques, vonGraefephorias,vergences,Maddoxrod testing,illuminationtechniques,biomicroscopy,tonometry andanintroductiontogonioscopyanddilatedfundoscopic examination.These willbepresentedviareadings,videos, lectures,andinthelaboratorysetting.

ODS8632-ClinicalSkills3(2)

Competentandsuccessfuloptometrichealthcare practitionersrequirealargenumberofclinicalskillstobe abletoprovideappropriatepatientcaretothepublic.The specificskillsidentifiedtoallowpatientinteractionin clinicalsettingsonandoffcampusaretaughtinClinical Skills.Thiscoursewillfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsinoptometric medicineand willpreparethestudentfortheLaserandMinorSurgical

ProceduresCourse.Theskills presentedinthisportionof thecoursearegonioscopy,dilatedfundusexamination including90Dauxillarylens, binocularindirect ophthalmoscopy,3-mirrorretinalevaluation. Advanced techniqueswillalsobecovered.Theseincludeforeign bodyremoval,pressurepatching,amniotic membranes, carotidauscultation,ocularcultures,punctualplug insertion,epilation, meibomianglandexpression,scleral depression,extendedophthalmoscopy,offaxis90Dfundus viewing,rotationalandindentationgonioscopyand rotational3-mirrorretinalevaluation.Gonioscopyreview willallowviewingoftheanteriorchamberangle for gonioscopiclasersurgery.Dryeyediagnosisand management willbecoveredincludingtearbreakuptime, Schirmertesting,dilationand irrigation.Corneal crosslinking,cornealchelation,anteriorstromalpuncture, epithelialdebridement,paracentesisandconjunctival cystremovaland meibomianglandtherapeutic management willalsobeintroduced.Thesetopicswillbe presentedinalaboratorysetting,readingswith supplementalelectronic materialandlecture.Introduction todiagnosticimagingwillbediscussed witha concentrationonindicationandinterpretationofthetests. We willcontinuetoreviewpreviouslytaughtprocedures andtheory.Thesewillbepresentedviareadings,lectures, simulators,inthelaboratoryandintheclinicalsetting.

ODS8633-AdvancedProceduresandTechnologywith Laboratory(2.5)

AdvancedProceduresandTechnologyisanadvanced clinicalprocedurescourse meanttoaugmenttheclinical skillssequence withinthe AcceleratedScholarsProgram. Competentandsuccessfuloptometrichealthcare practionersrequirenumerousclinicalskillsanddiagnostic teststoprovideappropriatecaretotheirpatients.The coursewillcoverimagingtechniques,imagingprocedures, imaginginterpretation,diagnostictestingandclinical skills.Theimagingproceduresanddiagnostictesting presentedinthisportionofthe courseincludeA-scan,Bscanandultrasoundbiomicroscopy(UBM),optical coherencetomographywithand withoutangiography (OCT,OCT-A),ocularphotographywithand withoutthe useofcontrastdye,auto-fluorescence(FAF)andvisual fieldtesting.Additionalcontent willbedeliveredinthe areasofposterior segmentdisease,advancedclinicalcases, andrefractivecontent. Advancedclinicaltechniques reviewedinthiscourseincludepunctalpluginsertion, epilation,tonometrywithlidholding,non-dilatedfundus examination,4-mirrorgonioscopy,off-axisfundus examination,and binocularindirectwithand without scleraldepression.Theskillspresentedinthiscourseare consideredadvancedinthattheir masteryisexpectedafter

moretimepracticingfundamentaltechniquesand withan expandedknowledgebase.Thismaterialwillbepresented inlecture,laboratory, workshop,recitation,andgroup discussionsettings

ODS8635-OpticalClerkship(1)

TheWinterOpticalClerkship isa45hourclinicalrotation inaninstitutionallyapprovedclinicalsetting.Itisdesigned toreinforceskillsacquiredduringfirsttwoquartersof courseworkinophthalmic materials management.The studentisexpectedtopractice,undertheinstructionand guidanceofthepreceptor,accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral,andethicalconduct.To supplementthisclerkship,aneducational unit willbe offeredtostudentsonlinetointegrateallconceptsand highlightthesimilaritiesanddifferencesinexperiences.

ODS8640-PatientCare1(1)

TheTraineeshipstageofthePatient Careprogramofthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryatSalusUniversityis aseriesofclinicalsessionsforpatientcareinthe Salus Universityclinicalsettings whichincludethePatientCare 1through3courses.TheintentoftheTraineeshipProgram istoprovidetheoptometricstudenttheopportunityto observeandbegintrainingbyupperclassmenand faculty/residentpractitionersinprimaryeyecare.The TraineeshipProgramisanintegralpartofthecurriculum andisdesignedtodevelopthe noviceoptometricstudent intoastudentinternwho will begintoexaminepatients. SalusUniversityiscommitted toprovidingstudents with thehighestqualityclinicaleducation.Entranceinto the clinicalfacilitiesofSalusUniversityaddsaspecial dimensionofpersonalandprofessionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry, who mustbeingoodclinicaland academicstandinginordertoparticipateintheprogram. Thestudent-clinicianassumesresponsibilityforthecare and welfareofpatientsassignedforcareandtotheCollege inthe servicecomponentofitsmissionasaproviderofeye care.Thestudentisexpectedto practice,underthe instructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty, accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.

ODS8641-PatientCare2(2)

TheTraineeshipstageofthePatient Careprogramofthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryatSalusUniversityis aseriesofclinicalsessionsforpatientcareinthe Salus Universityclinicalsettings whichincludethePatientCare 1through3courses.TheintentoftheTraineeshipProgram istoprovidetheoptometricstudenttheopportunityto observeandbegintrainingbyupperclassmenand faculty/residentpractitionersinprimaryeyecare.The

TraineeshipProgramisanintegralpartofthecurriculum andisdesignedtodevelopthe noviceoptometricstudent intoastudentinternwho will begintoexaminepatients. SalusUniversityiscommitted toprovidingstudents with thehighestqualityclinicaleducation.Entranceinto the clinicalfacilitiesofSalusUniversityaddsaspecial dimensionofpersonalandprofessionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry, who mustbeingoodclinicaland academicstandinginordertoparticipateintheprogram. Thestudent-clinicianassumesresponsibilityforthecare and welfareofpatientsassignedforcareandtotheCollege inthe servicecomponentofitsmissionasaproviderofeye care.Thestudentisexpectedto practice,underthe instructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty, accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.

ODS8642-PatientCare3(1)

TheTraineeshipstageofthePatient Careprogramofthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryatSalusUniversityis aseriesofclinicalsessionsforpatientcareinthe Salus Universityclinicalsettings whichincludethePatientCare 1through3courses.TheintentoftheTraineeshipProgram istoprovidetheoptometricstudenttheopportunityto observeandbegintrainingbyupperclassmenand faculty/residentpractitionersinprimaryeyecare.The TraineeshipProgramisanintegralpartofthecurriculum andisdesignedtodevelopthe noviceoptometricstudent intoastudentinternwho will begintoexaminepatients. SalusUniversityiscommitted toprovidingstudents with thehighestqualityclinicaleducation.Entranceinto the clinicalfacilitiesofSalusUniversityaddsaspecial dimensionofpersonalandprofessionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry, who mustbeingoodclinicaland academicstandinginordertoparticipateintheprogram. Thestudent-clinicianassumesresponsibilityforthecare and welfareofpatientsassignedforcareandtotheCollege inthe servicecomponentofitsmissionasaproviderofeye care.Thestudentisexpectedto practice,underthe instructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty, accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.

ODS8643-PatientCare4withGrandRounds(3.5)

Thiscourseincludestwoparts:PatientCareandGrand Rounds.ThePatientCarecoursesequenceincludesPatient Care4throughPatient Care8aspartoftheinternship phaseoftheclinicaltraining.Thecoursesequenceis designedtodevelopinternknowledgeand skilltoan expectedlevelofclinicalcompetencywhichgradually increasestoincludeautonomuspatientcareunderthe supervisionofaclinicalpreceptor.Interns willroutinely

performsupervisedcomplete eyeexaminationsthroughout thesequenceatTEIwhileco-managingwithTEIclinical faculty.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatient Carecoursetoadvancetothe nextcourseinthesequence. Asthecourseseriescontinues,studentsareexpectedto functionwithincreasingautonomyinmedicaldecision makingforeachpatienttheyco-managecarefor.Feedback willbeprovidedviaMeditrekrubricsaftereachpatient caseandattheend ofeachpatientcarecourseinorderto helpfacilitatestudentlearningandgrowth.TheGrand RoundssequenceincludesGrandRounds1throughGrand Rounds5aspartofaseriesofclinicallybasedpresentation bystudents.Thecoursecombineselementsofpatientcare, professionalpresentationskills,individualresearch,and evidencebasedpractice.Studentswillpresentcases,ina specificallydefinedformat,totheircolleaguesduringclass meetingtimes.Presentationsbeginfocusingonthebasic elementsofpatientcare:casehistory,entrancetesting, refractivetesting,spectacleprescribing, healthevaluation, and/or patienteducationwithsubsequentcourses increasingfocustowards more advancedoculardisease treatmentand management.Studentsareexpectedto incorporatetheirhighestdegreeofknowledgebasedon theirlevelofexperienceandtrainingoneachcase. All casesmustbeapprovedoftheinstructorpriorto presentationandstudentswill present8grandrounds presentationstotalthroughoutthecoursesequence starting froma10 minutepresentationandculmonatingtoafinal 30minutepresentation.Students mustpasstheGrand Roundscourse(P/F)inordertohavetheirPatientCare (F/P-/P/P+/H)graderecordedforthecombinedcourse.

ODS

8644-PatientCare5withGrandRounds(4.5)

Thiscourseincludestwoparts:PatientCareandGrand Rounds.ThePatientCarecoursesequenceincludesPatient Care5throughPatient Care8aspartoftheinternship phaseoftheclinicaltraining.Thecoursesequenceis designedtodevelopinternknowledgeand skilltoan expectedlevelofclinicalcompetencywhichgradually increasestoincludeautonomuspatientcareunderthe supervisionofaclinicalpreceptor.Interns willroutinely performsupervisedcomplete eyeexaminationsthroughout thesequenceatTEIwhileco-managingwithTEIclinical faculty.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatient Carecoursetoadvancetothe nextcourseinthesequence. Asthecourseseriescontinues,studentsareexpectedto functionwithincreasingautonomyinmedicaldecision makingforeachpatienttheyco-managecarefor.Feedback willbeprovidedviaMeditrekrubricsaftereachpatient caseandattheend ofeachpatientcarecourseinorderto helpfacilitatestudentlearningandgrowth.TheGrand RoundssequenceincludesGrandRounds1throughGrand

Rounds5aspartofaseriesofclinicallybasedpresentation bystudents.Thecoursecombineselementsofpatientcare, professionalpresentationskills,individualresearch,and evidencebasedpractice.Studentswillpresentcases,ina specificallydefinedformat,totheircolleaguesduringclass meetingtimes.Presentationsbeginfocusingonthebasic elementsofpatientcare:casehistory,entrancetesting, refractivetesting,spectacleprescribing, healthevaluation, and/or patienteducationwithsubsequentcourses increasingfocustowards more advancedoculardisease treatmentand management.Studentsareexpectedto incorporatetheirhighestdegreeofknowledgebasedon theirlevelofexperienceandtrainingoneachcase. All casesmustbeapprovedoftheinstructorpriorto presentationandstudentswill present8grandrounds presentationstotalthroughoutthecoursesequence starting froma10 minutepresentationandculmonatingtoafinal 30minutepresentation.Students mustpasstheGrand Roundscourse(P/F)inordertohavetheirPatientCare (F/P-/P/P+/H)graderecordedforthecombinedcourse.

ODS8645-PatientCare6withGrandRounds(4)

Thiscourseincludestwoparts:PatientCareandGrand Rounds.ThePatientCarecoursesequenceincludesPatient Care5throughPatient Care8aspartoftheinternship phaseoftheclinicaltraining.Thecoursesequenceis designedtodevelopinternknowledgeand skilltoan expectedlevelofclinicalcompetencywhichgradually increasestoincludeautonomuspatientcareunderthe supervisionofaclinicalpreceptor.Interns willroutinely performsupervisedcomplete eyeexaminationsthroughout thesequenceatTEIwhileco-managingwithTEIclinical faculty.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatient Carecoursetoadvancetothe nextcourseinthesequence. Asthecourseseriescontinues,studentsareexpectedto functionwithincreasingautonomyinmedicaldecision makingforeachpatienttheyco-managecarefor.Feedback willbeprovidedviaMeditrekrubricsaftereachpatient caseandattheend ofeachpatientcarecourseinorderto helpfacilitatestudentlearningandgrowth.TheGrand RoundssequenceincludesGrandRounds1throughGrand Rounds5aspartofaseriesofclinicallybasedpresentation bystudents.Thecoursecombineselementsofpatientcare, professionalpresentationskills,individualresearch,and evidencebasedpractice.Studentswillpresentcases,ina specificallydefinedformat,totheircolleaguesduringclass meetingtimes.Presentationsbeginfocusingonthebasic elementsofpatientcare:casehistory,entrancetesting, refractivetesting,spectacleprescribing, healthevaluation, and/or patienteducationwithsubsequentcourses increasingfocustowards more advancedoculardisease treatmentand management.Studentsareexpectedto

incorporatetheirhighestdegreeofknowledgebasedon theirlevelofexperienceandtrainingoneachcase. All casesmustbeapprovedoftheinstructorpriorto presentationandstudentswill present8grandrounds presentationstotalthroughoutthecoursesequence starting froma10 minutepresentationandculmonatingtoafinal 30minutepresentation.Students mustpasstheGrand Roundscourse(P/F)inordertohavetheirPatientCare (F/P-/P/P+/H)graderecordedforthecombinedcourse.

ODS8646-PatientCare7withGrandRounds(4)

Thiscourseincludestwoparts:PatientCareandGrand Rounds.ThePatientCarecoursesequenceincludesPatient Care5throughPatient Care8aspartoftheinternship phaseoftheclinicaltraining.Thecoursesequenceis designedtodevelopinternknowledgeand skilltoan expectedlevelofclinicalcompetencywhichgradually increasestoincludeautonomuspatientcareunderthe supervisionofaclinicalpreceptor.Interns willroutinely performsupervisedcomplete eyeexaminationsthroughout thesequenceatTEIwhileco-managingwithTEIclinical faculty.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatient Carecoursetoadvancetothe nextcourseinthesequence. Asthecourseseriescontinues,studentsareexpectedto functionwithincreasingautonomyinmedicaldecision makingforeachpatienttheyco-managecarefor.Feedback willbeprovidedviaMeditrekrubricsaftereachpatient caseandattheend ofeachpatientcarecourseinorderto helpfacilitatestudentlearningandgrowth.TheGrand RoundssequenceincludesGrandRounds1throughGrand Rounds5aspartofaseriesofclinicallybasedpresentation bystudents.Thecoursecombineselementsofpatientcare, professionalpresentationskills,individualresearch,and evidencebasedpractice.Studentswillpresentcases,ina specificallydefinedformat,totheircolleaguesduringclass meetingtimes.Presentationsbeginfocusingonthebasic elementsofpatientcare:casehistory,entrancetesting, refractivetesting,spectacleprescribing, healthevaluation, and/or patienteducationwithsubsequentcourses increasingfocustowards more advancedoculardisease treatmentand management.Studentsareexpectedto incorporatetheirhighestdegreeofknowledgebasedon theirlevelofexperienceandtrainingoneachcase. All casesmustbeapprovedoftheinstructorpriorto presentationandstudentswill present8grandrounds presentationstotalthroughoutthecoursesequence starting froma10 minutepresentationandculmonatingtoafinal 30minutepresentation.Students mustpasstheGrand Roundscourse(P/F)inordertohavetheirPatientCare (F/P-/P/P+/H)graderecordedforthecombinedcourse.

ODS8647-PatientCare8withGrandRounds(4)

Thiscourseincludestwoparts:PatientCareandGrand Rounds.ThePatientCarecoursesequenceincludesPatient Care5throughPatient Care8aspartoftheinternship phaseoftheclinicaltraining.Thecoursesequenceis designedtodevelopinternknowledgeand skilltoan expectedlevelofclinicalcompetencywhichgradually increasestoincludeautonomuspatientcareunderthe supervisionofaclinicalpreceptor.Interns willroutinely performsupervisedcomplete eyeexaminationsthroughout thesequenceatTEIwhileco-managingwithTEIclinical faculty.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatient Carecoursetoadvancetothe nextcourseinthesequence. Asthecourseseriescontinues,studentsareexpectedto functionwithincreasingautonomyinmedicaldecision makingforeachpatienttheyco-managecarefor.Feedback willbeprovidedviaMeditrekrubricsaftereachpatient caseandattheend ofeachpatientcarecourseinorderto helpfacilitatestudentlearningandgrowth.TheGrand RoundssequenceincludesGrandRounds1throughGrand Rounds5aspartofaseriesofclinicallybasedpresentation bystudents.Thecoursecombineselementsofpatientcare, professionalpresentationskills,individualresearch,and evidencebasedpractice.Studentswillpresentcases,ina specificallydefinedformat,totheircolleaguesduringclass meetingtimes.Presentationsbeginfocusingonthebasic elementsofpatientcare:casehistory,entrancetesting, refractivetesting,spectacleprescribing, healthevaluation, and/or patienteducationwithsubsequentcourses increasingfocustowards more advancedoculardisease treatmentand management.Studentsareexpectedto incorporatetheirhighestdegreeofknowledgebasedon theirlevelofexperienceandtrainingoneachcase. All casesmustbeapprovedoftheinstructorpriorto presentationandstudentswill present8grandrounds presentationstotalthroughoutthecoursesequence starting froma10 minutepresentationandculmonatingtoafinal 30minutepresentation.Students mustpasstheGrand Roundscourse(P/F)inordertohavetheirPatientCare (F/P-/P/P+/H)graderecordedforthecombinedcourse.

ODS8830-Externship1(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe

patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation.

ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire finalyearofstudy.Clinical externshipsaretheculminationofthepatientcare preparationprogramsofSalusUniversity.Theon-andoffcampusclinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(Professional Practice1-8)duringthefirst2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefinal yearofstudyincludesfour(4) rotationsofthreeorsixmonth duration.Threeofthe rotationsarepredominantlyin off-campusprivatepractice, group practiceand/orhospitalsettings.Externshipsare classifiedintofourcategories,eachwithspecific associatededucationalobjectives:TheEyeInstitute, interprofessional/collaborative carehospital-basedsite, oculardiseaseandprivatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

ODS8831-Externship2(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation.

ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire finalyearofstudy.Clinical externshipsaretheculminationofthepatientcare preparationprogramsofSalusUniversity.Theon-andoffcampusclinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(Professional Practice1-8)duringthefirst2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefinal yearofstudyincludesfour(4) rotationsofthreeorsixmonth duration.Threeofthe rotationsarepredominantlyin off-campusprivatepractice, group practiceand/orhospitalsettings.Externshipsare classifiedintofourcategories,eachwithspecific associatededucationalobjectives:TheEyeInstitute, interprofessional/collaborative carehospital-basedsite, oculardiseaseandprivatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

ODS8832-Externship3(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation.

ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire finalyearofstudy.Clinical externshipsaretheculminationofthepatientcare preparationprogramsofSalusUniversity.Theon-andoffcampusclinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(Professional Practice1-8)duringthefirst2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefinal yearofstudyincludesfour(4) rotationsofthreeorsixmonth duration.Threeofthe rotationsarepredominantlyin off-campusprivatepractice, group practiceand/orhospitalsettings.Externshipsare classifiedintofourcategories,eachwithspecific associatededucationalobjectives:TheEyeInstitute, interprofessional/collaborative carehospital-basedsite, oculardiseaseandprivatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

ODS8833

-Externship4(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation.

ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire finalyearofstudy.Clinical externshipsaretheculminationofthepatientcare preparationprogramsofSalusUniversity.Theon-andoffcampusclinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(Professional Practice1-8)duringthefirst2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof

externships.Thefinal yearofstudyincludesfour(4) rotationsofthreeorsixmonth duration.Threeofthe rotationsarepredominantlyin off-campusprivatepractice, group practiceand/orhospitalsettings.Externshipsare classifiedintofourcategories,eachwithspecific associatededucationalobjectives:TheEyeInstitute, interprofessional/collaborative carehospital-basedsite, oculardiseaseandprivatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

ODS8834-PracticeManagement(1.5)

ThePracticeManagementCoursepreparesstudentsatthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometrytoruntheirown IndependentPractice.Thiscoursecoverscontentin curriculumvitaewriting,socialmediaand marketing, billingand coding,operatinganopticalandbuildinga businessmodel.

ODS9002-ElectiveResearchProject(1.5)

Thisresearchelectivecoursewilltietogetherclinical conceptsandcaseswithpublicationworthyobjectives. Caseswillbeselectedbythe student, withmentor approval,tocompleteacasereport,scientificposter,and grandroundspresentation.Allthreecomponents mustbe publishablequalityand meetthe criteriasetforthbythe AmericanAcademyofOptometry.Studentswill work throughtheircases withanassigned facultymentorvia emailand/orinperson.Students willbenotifiedviaemail offacultymentorassignment. Studentsareexpectedto make firstcontactwiththeir mentorsbyMarch18,2022to allowadequatetimeto meetallrequirementdeadlines. Researchelectivewillemphasizeskillsincasereport writing,productionofscientificposterandprofessional presentation.Thetopicsofthe projectmaterialwillbe selectedbythestudentandapprovedbytheassigned facultymentor.Casereportandposterareexpectedtobe sourcedfromoneclinicalcase.Aseparateclinicalcase shouldbeselectedasthebasisofthegrandrounds presentation.Ifastudenthasanacceptedposterata nationalconference,thestudent mayutilizetheposteras partoftheirCapstone.Thestudent maychooseadifferent topicforthecasereportoruse thesamecasepresentedin theposterabstract.Thiscourse willalsoincorporate conceptsfromresearchmethodssuchasbasicstudydesign andevaluationalongwithwritinganabstract.

OPM-OrthoticsandProsthetics

OPM 5000-MedicalHumanities(2)

Thisseminar-stylecourseisbasedontheprinciplesof culturalhumility.Highlightingthe historyofmedicine, orthotic&prosthetics,ethics, andhealthdisparities.This

courseenvironmentisstructuredtoallowthelearnertobe introspectiveandself-reflectivethroughcreativethinking andpersonalexplorationofstrengthsandpersonalitytraits. Thetenantsofcompassion,respect,anddignitywillbe exploredinhowweapproachpatientmanagement,patient outcomes,and workingwithothers.

OPM 5001-IntroductiontoO&PPrinciples& Techniques(3)

Thiscourseprovidesexposure tofundamentalconceptsof orthoticsandprosthetics.Thepurposeofthecourseisto providefoundationinhistory, scopeofpractice,exposure, methodsofassessmentand delivery,andbasicknowledge toO&P.Thecourseoutlinesthescopeoftheprofessionof orthoticsandprosthetics.Thecourseallowsstudentsto familiarizethemselveswithcommonlyusedterminology, materials, fabricationprocesses,componentidentification, orthoticandprostheticclassifications,andcustom-fit orthosesandprostheses.Partsofthiscourse willreflecton socialstructuresthathave helpedshaperealityasour patientsexperienceit whenweareprovidingcare.

OPM 5003-IntroductiontoIndependentStudy(2)

Thisseminar-stylecourse will focusonintroducing studentstoindependentstudytopicareas(e.g.,Digital Workspace,ClinicalLeadership&PracticeManagement, CulturalHumility&HealthDisparities).Thecoursewill highlightkeyaspectsofeachtopicpresented.Thecourse environmentisstructuredtoallowthelearnertodetermine whichareatheywillselectandtakethroughoutthe programinanindependentstudyformat.

OPM

5004-FunctionalAnatomy&Kinesiology(3)

Thiscourseprovidesintensive instructioningrosshuman anatomyand functionalkinesiology.Throughlectureand guidedexperientiallearning,thiscoursehasanemphasis onlowerlimbbodystructuressupporting neuromusculoskeletaland movement-relatedstructures. Laboratoryinstructionprovidessmallgroup,instructor guidedexperiencesincludinghumancadaverdissection, manualmuscletestingandgoniometry.Coursecontent includes,butis notlimitedtoanatomy,kinesiologyand biomechanics.Issuesrelatedtohumandiversityare examinedduringinstructioninfunctionaloutcome measuresrelatedtobodyfunctionandbodystructures includingsuchmeasurements asjointrangeofmotion, posturalalignment,and measuresofstrength.

OPM

5007-IntroductiontoPathology(2)

Thiscourseprovidesanoverviewofpathologies commonlyseenwithinorthoticsandprostheticspractice.

OPM 5020-UpperLimbOrthoticsPractice(4)

Thiscourseprovidesanoverviewoforthotic management ofthe upperlimb.Theupperlimborthoticcoursewill exploretheorthotic managementofpathologiesthat impactthe shoulder,elbow, wrist,hand,and fingers. Studentswilllearntheconnectionandcriteriaselectionof customfabricatedandfitupperlimborthosesinregardsto understandingoffoundationalknowledgeinthe prescriptionrecommendation, orthoticdesign,material selection,biomechanicalprinciples,fitting,evaluation, adjustment,andpatient-specificoutcomes.

OPM 5100-Biomechanics&Gait(3)

Thefocusofthiscourseisto providebasicprinciplesof biomechanicsandgait.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthe importanceofthefundamentalanalysisofthebodyatrest andinmotionwithbothnormalandselectedpathological gait.

OPM 5110-OrthoticsManagementofHead&Spine (5)

Thiscourseprovidesanoverviewoforthotic management ofthe headandspine.Thetopicscoveredinthiscourse are;pathologiescommontospinalorthotic management, cervicalorthoses(CO),thoraciclumbosacralorthoses (TLSO),lumbosacralorthoses(LSO),sacralorthoses(SO), scoliosis management,post-operative managementofthe spine,cranialhelmets,thermalinjuriesoftheface. Studentsuseeachotheraspseudo-patientmodelsto fabricateand fitanarrayofcustomorthoses.Partsofthis coursewillreflectonsocialstructuresthathave helped shaperealityasour patientsexperienceit whenweare providingcare.Aninterprofessionalapproachwillbe covered.

OPM 5130-UpperLimbProstheticPractice(5)

Thiscourseexaminestheprinciples,foundational knowledge,andpracticesofprostheticsasitrelatesto potentialupperlimb(UL)prosthetic management. Prostheticdesigns foralllevelsincludingpartialhand, wristdisarticulation(WD),transradial(TR),elbow disarticulation(ED),transhumeral(TH),shoulder disarticulation(SD),and interscapularthoracic(IST)will bereviewed,alongwithspecialtycasessuchasbilateral andcongenitallimbdifferences.Thecoursecoversthe followingtopics:patientassessment,outcomeassessment, post-operativemanagement, negativeimpressionand measurementprocedures,fitandfunctionassessments, fabricationprocedures,andcomponentand material selection.Partsofthiscoursewillreflectonsocial structuresthathavehelpedshaperealityasourpatients

experienceit whenweprovide care.Theimportanceofan interprofessionalapproachwillbehighlighted.

OPM 5140-WritingCaseReportsI(1)

ThiscourseispartofaseriesofcoursesspanningtheO&P program.Thefocusoftheseriesistodevelop writing skills,evidence-basedresearchskills,andclinicaldecisionmakingskillswithinacasereportformatfromtheroleof orthotistandprosthetist.Thiscoursewillprovidethe foundationalstructuretodescribetheclinicalencounter withapatientanddevelopmentofacasestudy.

OPM 5200-

MedicalHumanitiesII

(2)

Thisseminarstylecourseisbasedontheprinciplesof culturalhumilityand self-care.Thiscourseisstructuredto allowthelearnertobeintrospectiveandself-reflective throughcreativethinkingandpersonalexplorationofhow theirstrengthsandpersonalitytraitsplayarolein interactionwithothers.Thetenantsofcompassion,respect, anddignitywillbefurtherexploredinhowweapproach patient management,patientoutcomes,and workingwith others.

OPM 5203-ClinicalLeadership&Practice Management(2)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnvariedroles withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem,specifically focusedonmanagementandleadership.Areasof explorationmayincluderegulatoryandreimbursement mechanismsthataffectdeliveryofO&Pservices throughoutthecontinuumofcare.Studentsmayexplore howindividualsbecameleadersand managerswiththeir respectiveareasinO&P.

OPM 5204-DigitalWorkspace(2)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnhowtechnology hasadvanced withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem, specificallyfocusedonareasoflimbcapture,software, printing,anddigitalapplications(managementto application).Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andimplementedthe advancementoftechnologywiththeir respectiveareasin O&P.

OPM 5205-CulturalHumility&HealthDisparities(2)

Studentsindependentlyexploreareasofsocietalattitudes, individualperspectives,culturalperspectives,adaptation, andimplicationsofhealthdisparitiesandculturalhumility withinthecontextofhealthcaredeliverysystemand broadersociety.Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andgotinvolvedinoutreach.

Studentsmayengage withorganizationswho missionisto assistothers(locally,regionally,nationally,or internationally).

OPM 5220-SeminarBillinginP&O(2)

Seminarcoursewillprovidein-depthand mostup-to-date informationonbilling,coding,andreimbursement within O&P.Coursewillcover medicalpolicybasics,Medicare LocalCoverageDetermination(LCD),LettersofMedical Necessity,CodingPrinciples, andCompliance.

OPM 5230-PediatricPopulations(2)

Thiscourse willprovidepediatric-focusedcontentwithin orthoticandprostheticpractice.Thecoursefocusesonthe areasofearlyhumandevelopmentandpathologies commonlyseeninthepediatricpopulation.Thelearner willbeintroducedtoorthoticinterventionsspecificto pediatricpopulation.Partsofthiscourse willreflecton socialstructuresthathave helpedshaperealityasour patientsandfamilysupportsexperienceitwhenweare providingcare.Emphasisontheimportanceof interprofessionalcollaborationand communicationwillbe covered.

OPM 5240-ProfessionalDevelopment(2)

Thiscourseprovidesstudents withanopportunityto investigatepossible futurecareerpaths withintheirchosen professionofO&P.Thestudentwill gatherinformation whichservesasthebasisforintrospectionand selfreflectionforfuturedecisionmaking.

OPM 5303-ClinicalLeadership&Practice Management(2)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnvariedroles withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem,specifically focusedonmanagementandleadership.Areasof explorationmayincluderegulatoryandreimbursement mechanismsthataffectdeliveryofO&Pservices throughoutthecontinuumofcare.Studentsmayexplore howindividualsbecameleadersand managerswiththeir respectiveareasinO&P.

OPM 5304-DigitalWorkspace(2)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnhowtechnology hasadvanced withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem, specificallyfocusedonareasoflimbcapture,software, printing,anddigitalapplications(managementto application).Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andimplementedthe advancementoftechnologywiththeir respectiveareasin O&P.

OPM 5305-CulturalHumility&HealthDisparities(2)

Studentsindependentlyexploreareasofsocietalattitudes, individualperspectives,culturalperspectives,adaptation, andimplicationsofhealthdisparitiesandculturalhumility withinthecontextofhealthcaredeliverysystemand broadersociety.Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andgotinvolvedinoutreach. Studentsmayengage withorganizationswho missionisto assistothers(locally,regionally,nationally,or internationally).

OPM 5310-WritingCaseReportsII(1)

Thisseminarcourseisparttwoofatwo-partcourse which spanacrosstwo semestersstudyingtheroleoforthotistand prosthetistinthedevelopmentofcasereportsandtheroll ofevidence-basedpractice.Thiscourse willprovidethe foundationalstructuretodescribetheclinicalencounter withapatientanddevelopmentofacasestudy.Students willcompleteacapstone/case reportforthisfinalsection tomeetNCOPErequirements.

OPM 5350-AdvancedO&PPractices(1)

CourseexposestheO&Pstudenttoadvanced developmentsinO&Pandthe researchersandpractitioners whoareadvancingtheprofession.Topicswillrange from butnotlimitedtoimpressiontechniques, modification techniques,advancedcomponentry, microprocessorcontrolledsystems, suspensionsystemstopattern recognitioninO&P.

OPM 5360-ClinicalResidencySeminar(2)

Coursedesignedto preparetheO&Pstudentto transition intotheirNCOPEresidencyphaseoftheprogram.Will evaluateNCOPErequirementsand reviewABCcodeof professionalpracticeasitrelatestoresidencyand professionalinteractions.

OPM 5403-ClinicalLeadership&Practice Management(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnvariedroles withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem,specifically focusedonmanagementandleadership.Areasof explorationmayincluderegulatoryandreimbursement mechanismsthataffectdeliveryofO&Pservices throughoutthecontinuumofcare.Studentsmayexplore howindividualsbecameleadersand managerswiththeir respectiveareasinO&P.

OPM 5404-DigitalWorkspace(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnhowtechnology hasadvanced withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem,

specificallyfocusedonareasoflimbcapture,software, printing,anddigitalapplications(managementto application).Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andimplementedthe advancementoftechnologywiththeir respectiveareasin O&P.

OPM 5405

-CulturalHumility&HealthDisparities(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreareasofsocietalattitudes, individualperspectives,culturalperspectives,adaptation, andimplicationsofhealthdisparitiesandculturalhumility withinthecontextofhealthcaredeliverysystemand broadersociety.Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andgotinvolvedinoutreach. Studentsmayengage withorganizationswho missionisto assistothers(locally,regionally,nationally,or internationally).

OPM

5410-CaseReports(1)

Thiscoursesimultaneouslyfollowstheintegrated residencyphaseofeducation.Students withguidancefrom residencymentorandfacultywillcollect,gather,and processinformationtoallowforthedevelopmentand implementationofapresentation(casepresentation, CAT, in-service,journalclub). Studentswillcompleteatotalof 6activitiesfromanyoftheidentifiedareas(case presentation, CAT,in-service, journalclub)tomeet NCOPEresidencyrequirements,clinicaltrack(2.6.2.1).

OPM 5505-CulturalHumility&HealthDisparities(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreareasofsocietalattitudes, individualperspectives,culturalperspectives,adaptation, andimplicationsofhealthdisparitiesandculturalhumility withinthecontextofhealthcaredeliverysystemand broadersociety.Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andgotinvolvedinoutreach. Studentsmayengage withorganizationswho missionisto assistothers(locally,regionally,nationally,or internationally).

OPM 5510-CaseReports(1)

Thiscoursesimultaneouslyfollowstheintegrated residencyphaseofeducation.Students withguidancefrom residencymentorandfacultywillcollect,gather,and processinformationtoallowforthedevelopmentand implementationofapresentation(casepresentation, CAT, in-service,journalclub). Studentswillcompleteatotalof 6activitiesfromanyoftheidentifiedareas(case presentation, CAT,in-service, journalclub)tomeet NCOPEresidencyrequirements,clinicaltrack(2.6.2.1).

OPM 5603

-ClinicalLeadership&Practice Management(1)

OPM 5503

-ClinicalLeadership&Practice Management(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnvariedroles withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem,specifically focusedonmanagementandleadership.Areasof explorationmayincluderegulatoryandreimbursement mechanismsthataffectdeliveryofO&Pservices throughoutthecontinuumofcare.Studentsmayexplore howindividualsbecameleadersand managerswiththeir respectiveareasinO&P.

OPM 5504-DigitalWorkspace(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnhowtechnology hasadvanced withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem, specificallyfocusedonareasoflimbcapture,software, printing,anddigitalapplications(managementto application).Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andimplementedthe advancementoftechnologywiththeir respectiveareasin O&P.

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnvariedroles withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem,specifically focusedonmanagementandleadership.Areasof explorationmayincluderegulatoryandreimbursement mechanismsthataffectdeliveryofO&Pservices throughoutthecontinuumofcare.Studentsmayexplore howindividualsbecameleadersand managerswiththeir respectiveareasinO&P.

OPM 5604-

DigitalWorkspace(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreandlearnhowtechnology hasadvanced withinO&Phealthcaredeliverysystem, specificallyfocusedonareasoflimbcapture,software, printing,anddigitalapplications(managementto application).Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andimplementedthe advancementoftechnologywiththeir respectiveareasin O&P.

OPM 5605

-CulturalHumility&HealthDisparities(1)

Studentsindependentlyexploreareasofsocietalattitudes, individualperspectives,culturalperspectives,adaptation, andimplicationsofhealthdisparitiesandculturalhumility withinthecontextofhealthcaredeliverysystemand broadersociety.Students mayexplorehowindividuals becameinterested,navigated, andgotinvolvedinoutreach. Studentsmayengage withorganizationswho missionisto

assistothers(locally,regionally,nationally,or internationally).

OPM 5610-CaseReports(1)

Thiscoursesimultaneouslyfollowstheintegrated residencyphaseofeducation.Students withguidancefrom residencymentorandfacultywillcollect,gather,and processinformationtoallowforthedevelopmentand implementationofapresentation(casepresentation, CAT, in-service,journalclub). Studentswillcompleteatotalof 6activitiesfromanyoftheidentifiedareas(case presentation, CAT,in-service, journalclub)tomeet NCOPEresidencyrequirements,clinicaltrack(2.6.2.1).

OPM 6000-LowerLimbProstheticsPractice(7)

Thiscourseexaminestheprinciples,practices,and managementoflowerlimborthotics.Willexamineall elementsoforthoticinterventionofthelowerlimbthatare concerned withthelowerlegandfootdistal(i.e.,below) to thekneeandproximal(i.e.,aboveknee)limbregionsthat includetheknee,hip,pelvisandtrunk.The major areas addressedinthiscourseare:footorthoses(FO),ankle foot orthoses(AFO),examinationofthe footandankleand knee, kneeanklefootorthoses(KAFO’s),kneeorthoses (KO),hipkneeanklefootorthoses(HKAFO’s)pediatric andadultorthotic management,technicalfabrication methods,digitalworkflow,computer-aideddesign/computer-aided-manufactureinorthotics (CAD/CAM),orthotic managementoffractures, fitand functionassessment.Partsofthiscourse willreflecton socialstructuresthathave helpedshaperealityasour patientsexperienceit whenweareprovidingcare.

OPM 6010-LowerLimbOrthoticsPractice(7)

Thiscomprehensivecourseexaminestheprinciplesand practicesoflowerlimbprostheticsastheyrelateto amputationsdistaltotheknee andproximaltothe knee. Thecoursecoversadiversityoftopicswhichinclude: patientassessment,post-operative management,negative impressionand measurement procedures,modification techniques, fabricationprocedures,prostheticalignment, gaitanalysis, fitandfunctionassessments,computeraided-design/computer-aided-manufactureinprosthetics (CAD/CAM),feet,componentand materialselectionand principlesofgaittraining.Professionalpatient/subject modelsareusedto demonstratetheclinicalfitandfunction ofaprosthesis.Partsofthiscourse willreflectonsocial structuresthathavehelpedshaperealityasourpatients experienceit whenweareprovidingcare.

OPM 6160-Rotation1A(14)

Theclinicalresidencyphaseoftheprogramconsistsof

three6-monthortwo9-monthlocal,regional,andnational rotationsequaling18-monthsintotalityasrequiredby NationalCommissiononOrthoticandProsthetic Education(NCOPE).Thiscriticalphaseinvolvesstudents gainingexposuresinabroadandin-depthexperiential learningandclinicalenvironments withinbothdisciplines (O&P) withinavarietyofclinicalsettings.Preparationfor theintegratedclinicalresidencyoccursduringthe16monthdidacticportionofthe program.Uponcompletion ofboththedidacticandclinicalportionsoftheprogram, graduatesareeligibletositfor theABCBoardExamin bothdisciplines(OrthoticsandProsthetics).

OPM 6161-Rotation1B(6)

Theclinicalresidencyphaseoftheprogramconsistsof three6-monthortwo9-monthlocal,regional,andnational rotationsequaling18-monthsintotalityasrequiredby NationalCommissiononOrthoticandProsthetic Education(NCOPE).Thiscriticalphaseinvolvesstudents gainingexposuresinabroadandin-depthexperiential learningandclinicalenvironments withinbothdisciplines (O&P) withinavarietyofclinicalsettings.Preparationfor theintegratedclinicalresidencyoccursduringthe16monthdidacticportionofthe program.Uponcompletion ofboththedidacticandclinicalportionsoftheprogram, graduatesareeligibletositfor theABCBoardExamin bothdisciplines(OrthoticsandProsthetics).

OPM 6260-Rotation2A(6)

Theclinicalresidencyphaseoftheprogramconsistsof three6-monthortwo9-monthlocal,regional,andnational rotationsequaling18-monthsintotalityasrequiredby NationalCommissiononOrthoticandProsthetic Education(NCOPE).Thiscriticalphaseinvolvesstudents gainingexposuresinabroadandin-depthexperiential learningandclinicalenvironments withinbothdisciplines (O&P) withinavarietyofclinicalsettings.Preparationfor theintegratedclinicalresidencyoccursduringthe16monthdidacticportionofthe program.Uponcompletion ofboththedidacticandclinicalportionsoftheprogram, graduatesareeligibletositfor theABCBoardExamin bothdisciplines(OrthoticsandProsthetics).

OPM 6261-Rotation2B(14)

Theclinicalresidencyphaseoftheprogramconsistsof three6-monthortwo9-monthlocal,regional,andnational rotationsequaling18-monthsintotalityasrequiredby NationalCommissiononOrthoticandProsthetic Education(NCOPE).Thiscriticalphaseinvolvesstudents gainingexposuresinabroadandin-depthexperiential learningandclinicalenvironments withinbothdisciplines

(O&P) withinavarietyofclinicalsettings.Preparationfor theintegratedclinicalresidencyoccursduringthe16monthdidacticportionofthe program.Uponcompletion ofboththedidacticandclinicalportionsoftheprogram, graduatesareeligibletositfor theABCBoardExamin bothdisciplines(OrthoticsandProsthetics).

OPM 6360

-Rotation3A(14)

Theclinicalresidencyphaseoftheprogramconsistsof three6-monthortwo9-monthlocal,regional,andnational rotationsequaling18-monthsintotalityasrequiredby NationalCommissiononOrthoticandProsthetic Education(NCOPE).Thiscriticalphaseinvolvesstudents gainingexposuresinabroadandin-depthexperiential learningandclinicalenvironments withinbothdisciplines (O&P) withinavarietyofclinicalsettings.Preparationfor theintegratedclinicalresidencyoccursduringthe16monthdidacticportionofthe program.Uponcompletion ofboththedidacticandclinicalportionsoftheprogram, graduatesareeligibletositfor theABCBoardExamin bothdisciplines(OrthoticsandProsthetics).

OPM

6361-Rotation3B(6)

Theclinicalresidencyphaseoftheprogramconsistsof three6-monthortwo9-monthlocal,regional,andnational rotationsequaling18-monthsintotalityasrequiredby NationalCommissiononOrthoticandProsthetic Education(NCOPE).Thiscriticalphaseinvolvesstudents gainingexposuresinabroadandin-depthexperiential learningandclinicalenvironments withinbothdisciplines (O&P) withinavarietyofclinicalsettings.Preparationfor theintegratedclinicalresidencyoccursduringthe16monthdidacticportionofthe program.Uponcompletion ofboththedidacticandclinicalportionsoftheprogram, graduatesareeligibletositfor theABCBoardExamin bothdisciplines(OrthoticsandProsthetics).

OPT-OptometryTraditional OPT7030-HealthCare,Professionalism,and Diversity(2)

Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopafoundational understandingoftheU.S. healthcaresystemandtherole ofoptometrywithinthischangingsystem.Thiscourse providesinsightintotheimpactoftechnology,economics, populationtrends, managedcare,andtheemergingvaluebasedhealthcareonclinicalpractice.Itintroducesthe conceptofprimarycare,theinterprofessionalcoordinated caremodels,theevolvingscopeofpracticeandits financial,political,andprofessionalimplications.

Additionally,thiscourse will preparestudentsto understand andrespectthevalues,beliefs,andexpectations oftheirpatients,andthenapplytherequisiteattitudes, knowledge,andskillstoeachpatientencountertoachieve improvedclinicaloutcomes.Thiscourse willexamine waysinwhichcultureintersectswithhealth,and how publichealtheffortscanbe mostproductiveby understandingculturalprocesses.The nationalchallengeof improvingour healthcaresystemprovidesapublichealth platformforunderstandingthe continuingevolutionofthe professionofoptometry.

OPT7101-BiochemistryandGenetics(1.5)

Thecourseisseparatedintotwocomponents.Thefist componentisgeneticsand we willlookatthebasicsof DNA,RNA,andproteinsexaminingtheirstructuresand howtheyaresynthesized.We willdiscuss mutationsand howtheyarerepaired.Wewillexaminethedifferent inheritancepatternsand beabletopredictthelikely phenotypicandgenotypicoutcomesfromindicatedalleles. Duringthebiochemistryportionofthiscoursewewill examinecellsandsomeoftheirbiochemicalfunctions.We willexaminethe structure,function,and metabolismofthe three major macromolecules;carbohydrates,proteinsand lipids.Inaddition, we willsee howvitaminsplayan importantroleintheseprocesses.Andfinally, we will learnthebasicsofenzymology.

OPT7103-Systemic PathologyandPhysiology(2)

Thiscourseprovidesacomprehensiveintroductiontothe systemicphysiologyand pathologyofthehumanbody.It describesthecoreprinciplesthatwillallowstudentsto developanunderstandingtheuniqueroleofeachorgan andbodysysteminmaintainingnormalbodyfunctions startingfromthemolecularleveland proceedingtothe cellular,tissue,organ,bodysystemsand finallythe organismlevel.Thecoursewillintegrateanatomy, histologyandphysiologytoformthebasisforthe understandingofnormalandpathologicalfunctionwhether causedbypathogensornon-infectiousphysiological disorders.Thebodysystemscoveredinthiscourseinclude nervous, muscular,circulatory,respiratory,renal, endocrineandgastrointestinal.

OPT7105-GeneralAnatomyandHistology(1)

TheGeneralHistologycourse willintroducethe microscopicstructureofcellsandtissues. Itbeginswith anoverviewofthedifferentiationofcellsandtheir organizationintotissues. Thestructureandfunctionofthe basictissuetypeswillbepresented. Emphasisisplacedon normalstructure(histologyofcells,extracellular componentsandtissues)asa basisforunderstanding

normalphysiologicaland biochemicalfunctions. It followsthatknowledgeofnormalstructureandfunction providesaframeworkforunderstandingabnormalfindings andthepathogenesisofdiseaseprocesses.TheGeneral AnatomythenfollowswithanintroductiontotheOrgan systems. Thestructureandfunctionofeachorganis presented. Emphasisisplaced onnormalanatomyofthe organsbeginningwiththeheart,thenproceedingtothe lungs,thekidneys,theendocrinesystem,the gastrointestinalsystemand finallyendingwiththe integument. Normalanatomicalstructureswillbe presentedpriortoabnormalandpathologicalinsubsequent courses. Clinicalconsequencesofcellandtissuerelated diseasesaswellasorgandiseasemaybepresentedfor contextandunderstanding.

OPT7106-OcularAnatomyandHistology(2.5)

Ocularanatomyandhistologyformsthe frameworkfor manyofthebiomedicalaspectsofprimaryvisioncareby presentingthegrossand microanatomyofoculartissues andfluids.Thecourseprovidesthe knowledgebasein oculartissuestructure whichenablesthestudentto understand patho-physiologicalprocessespresentin primaryandsecondaryocular diseasesandcongenital anomalies.Clinicalcorrelatesandcase-based materialsare anintegralpartofthecoursepresentation.Thecourse includesalaboratorycomponent, whichisdesignedtogive thestudentanopportunitytoreinforceclassroommaterial throughtheutilizationofanatomicspecimens,aswellas clinicalslides, whichreinforce theclinicalapplicationof thecourse.

OPT7109-OcularImmunologyandMicrobiology(1)

Thiscoursebuildsontheknowledgeattainedinthe SystemicImmunologyandMicrobiologycourse. Lectures onocularimmunologyand microbiologyprovidethe frameworkforunderstandingtheetiology,epidemiology, pathogenesis,diagnosisand managementofimmunemediatedinflammatoryand microbialoculardiseases.The ocularimmunologyaspectofthecoursewillfocuson immunopathogenesis/immunopathologyofimmune mediatedoculardiseases,epidemiology,clinical manifestationsofimmune-mediatedoculardiseasesand ocularcorrelatesofsystemicimmune-mediateddiseases, andpharmacotherapy.Theocular microbiologyaspectof thecoursewillfocusonmicrobialstructure/classification, epidemiology, microbialpathogenesis,clinical manifestationsofocularinfectionsandocularcorrelatesof systemicinfections,diagnostic/laboratorystudies,and antimicrobialpharmacotherapy.Thiscoursewill emphasize majorthemesinthefourcoreareasofocular microbiology(bacteriology, virology, mycology,and

parasitology).Major themeswillbeappliedand highlightedthroughreadingoftherequired/recommended textbooksandlectures.

OPT7130-Systemic Pharmacology1(2)

Thiscourse willprovideasurveyofthegeneralprinciples ofpharmacologyandtheapplicationoftheseprinciplesto patientcaresituations.Evidence-based medicineisweaved throughtheaboveareaswhere availableandappropriate. Thiscourse willcoveranintroductiontopharmacology andtherapeuticterminology,routesofadministration, pharmacokineticandpharmacodynamicprinciples, processesofdrugdevelopment,antimicrobials(antibacterials,antifungals,anti-virals,anti-parasitics),drugs thataffectplateletsandcoagulationfactors,cardiovascular medications,lipid medications,endocrine medications,and prescriptionwritingprinciples.

OPT7131-Systemic Pharmacology2(1)

Thiscourse willprovideasurveyofthegeneralprinciples ofpharmacologyandtheapplicationoftheseprinciplesto patientcaresituations.Evidence-based medicineisweaved throughthecoursewhereavailableandappropriate.This coursewillcoverdrugsutilizedinthegastrointestinaltract, respiratorytract,selectcardiovascular medications, immunomodulators,anti-seizuremedications, antidepressants,anxiolytics,sleepagents,painmedications andaddiction,neurodegenerativedisorders,and prescriptionwritingprinciples.

OPT7140-OcularPharmacology1(1.5)

OcularPharmacologyI providesstudents withathorough understandingofoculardrugclassificationsand mechanismsofactionemployedbyophthalmicdrugs.The studentlearnsindications,off-labelindications, contraindications,appropriatedosing,andadverseeffects ofpharmaceuticalagentsemployedinaneyecaresetting. Druginteractionsanddiagnosticusesarealso examinedin additiontobasicpharmacologyconceptsandterminology. Emphasisisplacedontheclinicalutilizationofdrugsin optometricpractice.

OPT7141-OcularPharmacology2(1)

OcularPharmacology2providesstudents withathorough understandingofoculardrugclassificationsand mechanismsofactionemployedbyophthalmicand systemicdrugs.Thestudentlearnsindications,off-label indications,contraindications, appropriatedosing,and adverseeffectsofpharmaceuticalagentsemployedinan eyecaresetting.Ocularsideeffectsofsystemically delivereddrugsarealsoemphasizedinthecourse.The studentwillalsolearnconsiderationsinprescribingtopical

ophthalmicandoraldrugsinspecialpopulationincluding pregnantpatients,children,andelderlypatients. Additionally,theuseofcompoundingpharmaceuticalswill bereviewedandtheirplaceinoptometriceyecare willbe discussed.

OPT7300-ManagementoftheGlaucomas(1.5)

Thepurposeofthiscourseistopresenttheclinicalstudy ofthe glaucomastothesecond-yearintern.Thecourse beginswithapresentationoftherelevantanatomyand physiologyasitrelatestoglaucoma.Glaucomaisdefined andanoverviewoftheepidemiologyandriskfactorsare presented.Thespecifictypesofglaucomaarediscussed includingprimary,childhood,andsecondaryglaucomas. Diagnosisofglaucomaisapproached withanemphasison propertechniqueused witha well-definedconceptofthe disease.Finally,the medicalandsurgicalmanagementof theglaucomasarediscussedindetailandcasesare presented.

OPT7301-OcularEmergenciesandDifferential Diagnoses(1)

Thiscourseprovidesthestudent withanoverviewofthe epidemiology,presentation,diagnosis,and managementof selectedocularemergencies.Thereisanemphasison conditionsrequiringthe mostemergentand/or urgentcare. Studentswillhavecombinedlectureandrecitation instructionwhichwill highlightdeterminingalistof differentialdiagnoses.Furthermore,students willbe guidedthroughselectionofappropriatediagnostictest selectionandclinicalfindingsforeachcondition.

OPT7320-BinocularVision1withLaboratory(2)

Thiscourse willcoverdiagnosisand managementof accommodative,eye movementandnon-strabismic binocularvisiondisorders.Thecoursewillinclude theoreticalmodelsofbinocularvision,diagnostictesting andcommonmanagementoptionsforvisualefficiency disorder.Thiscoursewillalso introducestudentstothe conceptsofmanagementofvisualdisorderswithvision therapy.

OPT7321-BinocularVision2withLaboratory(2.5)

Thiscourse willcoverthediagnosisand managementof amblyopiaandstrabismus.Thecoursewillinclude diagnostictechniquesforamblyopiaincludingdiagnosisof eccentricfixationand managementtechniquesfrom penalizationtovisiontherapy. Thiscourseoverviewsthe differenttypeofstrabismusandmanagement strategiesfor eachtypeofstrabismusincludingsurgery,lenses,prism andvisiontherapy.

OPT7340-AnteriorSegmentDisease1(1.5)

TheAnteriorSegmentDiseaseIcourse willexplorethe etiology,pathogenesis,clinicalpresentation,differential diagnosis,treatmentand managementofdiseasesofthe orbits,eyelids,eyelashes,and nasolacrimalsystem. Anteriorsegmenttumorsandanterioruveitiswillalsobe covered.Course materialwill bepresentedinlecture with supplementalrecitationsessionstoenhancediagnostic evaluationoftheconditionspresented.

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AnteriorSegmentDisease2(2.5)

TheAnteriorSegmentDisease2course willexplorethe etiology,pathogenesis,clinicalpresentation,differential diagnosis,treatment,pharmacologicalandsurgical managementofdiseasesofthe conjunctiva,cornea,dry eye,lens,sclera,episcleral,anduvea.Course materialwill bepresentedinlecturewithsupplementalrecitation sessionstoenhancediagnostic evaluationoftheconditions presented.

OPT7342-Systemic MedicineandDisease1(1.5)

Thiscourseisthefirstpartofatwo-termsequenceto advancethestudent’sknowledgeofsystemicdiseasesthat theyarelikelytoencounterintheprimaryandspecialty eyecaresetting.Foreachorgansystempresented epidemiologyofdisease,riskfactoranalysis,pertinent historyandphysicalexaminationfindings,differential diagnosis,treatmentand management,pertinentlaboratory evaluations,andocular manifestationswillbestressed.The SystemicMedicinelaboratoryprovidescertificationin bothCardiacLifeSupportandFirstAidbytheAmerican HeartAssociation.

OPT7343-Systemic MedicineandDisease2(2.0)

Thiscourseisthesecondpartofatwo-termsequenceto advancethestudent’sknowledgeofsystemicdiseasesthat theyarelikelytoencounterintheprimaryandspecialty eyecaresetting.Foreachorgansystempresented epidemiologyofdisease,riskfactoranalysis,pertinent historyandphysicalexaminationfindings,differential diagnosis,treatmentand management,pertinentlaboratory evaluations,andocular manifestationswillbestressed.

OPT7350-

PosteriorSegment Disease1(2.5)

PosteriorSegmentIsetsthestagefortheevaluationand managementofretinaldisorderswithanintroductionto specialtestingoftheposteriorsegment(fluorescein angiographyandopticalcoherencetomography)and examinationoftheperipheralretina,aswellas managementofretinalbreaks andretinaldetachments.In addition,commonlyencountereddevelopmental

abnormalitiesandtheirembryologicbasisarereviewed. Variousretinalvasculardiseasesanddisorders,aswellas macularpathologies,arediscussed withemphasison treatmentand management.

OPT7351-PosteriorSegment Disease2(1.5)

PosteriorSegmentDisease2continuestobuildonthe conceptsintroducedinthePosteriorSegmentDisease1 course,regardingspecialtestingoftheposteriorsegment (fluoresceinangiography,opticalcoherencetomography, andfundusphotography) inthevariousconditions presentedthroughoutthiscourse.Specifically,therewillbe acomprehensiveanalysisonmaculardisorders,including age-related maculardegenerationandothersubretinal diseaseswhichimplicateBruch’smembraneandcanbe complicatedbythedevelopmentofchoroidal neovascularization. Additionally,theinfectiousand inflammatoryconditionsoftheposteriorsegmentwillbe explored,includingbutnotlimitedtoproperdiagnosisand management.

OPT7400-HeadandNeckAnatomywithLaboratory (2.5)

HeadandNeckAnatomyisanintroductorycourse,and servesasaprerequisitetoNeuroanatomy,Neurological ExaminationandNeuro-ophthalmicDiseasecoursesinthe curriculum.Thecourseemphasizesanatomical relationshipswhichsupportclinicalapplicationincluding imagingandtherelationshipofthe headandneckto organ systems. Acase-basedapproachisoftenused,especiallyin lab,toemphasizetheanatomythatsupportsthe understandingofvisual/ocular emergenciesand morbidity aswellascommonproblemsofthevisualsystem.This courseisdesignedtospecificallyfacilitatethe understandingandintegrationofnormalfunctionand pathologicalchangesintheeyeandthenervoussystem.

OPT7402-OcularMotilitywithLaboratory(2)

Thiscourseemphasizesthebasic mechanismsofthe5 majorclassesofeye movements(vestibulo-ocularreflex, optokineticreflex,saccades,pursuitsandvergenceeye movements).Inadditionitcoversocularfixationand accommodativeeye movements.Whilethestudent will mainlylearnthefunctionalandneurophysiologicalaspects ofocular motility,itisexpectedthatthestudent willalso beabletointegratethisinformationwithpreviously learnedanatomicalsitesandstructures.Thiswillprovide continuityinthe student’slearningexperienceandserves asabasisforacquiringnewandfuture knowledgeabout ocular motilityindiseaseanddysfunction.Keyclinical examplesofeye movementdisorderswillbediscussed alongwiththeir neuralsubstratesand mechanisms.

OPT7404-Neuro-OphthalmicDisease1with Laboratory(1.5)

Neuro-ophthalmicdiseaseisanareathatfocuseson specifictestingoftheafferent andefferent visualsystems, ocularhealthassessment,and neurologicexaminationto observeandcorrelateclinicalsignsandsymptoms.These signsandsymptomsareusedtoaidinanatomic localizationoftheproblemasitrelatestothevisualand nervoussystem. Accurateinformationandassessmentis criticalindeterminingthe necessarydiagnostic work-up, whichoftenincludesneuro-imagingandlaboratorytesting.

OPT7405-NeuroanatomywithLaboratory(2.5)

TheNeuroanatomyCoursecoverstheanatomyofthe nervoussysteminadditiontoneuroanatomyand neuroscienceprinciples.This courseoffersstudentsthe opportunitytolearntheimportantbasicscienceconcepts that willlaterbeappliedclinically.Specifically,thiscourse coverspathwaysofthebrainandspinalcord,cranial nerves,andspecificsregardingthebrainstem,cerebrum, andcerebellum.Thiscoursebuildsontheinformation taughtintheHeadandNeckAnatomycourse.

OPT7406-OcularPhysiologyandBiochemistry(2)

Ocularphysiologyformsthe frameworkfor manyofthe biomedicalaspectsofprimaryvisioncarebypresenting thedevelopmentandphysiology/biochemistryofocular tissuesandfluids.Thecourse providestheknowledgebase inoculartissuestructureand function,aswellasnormal andabnormaldevelopmentconcepts, whichenablethe studenttounderstandpatho-physiologicalprocesses presentinprimaryandsecondaryoculardiseasesand congenitalanomalies.Clinicalcorrelatesandcase-based materialsareanintegralpartofthecoursepresentation. Thecourseincludesalaboratorycomponent, whichis designedtogivethestudentanopportunitytoreinforce classroommaterialthroughtheutilizationofanatomicand embryologicspecimens,aswellasclinicalimages, which reinforcetheclinicalapplicationofthecourse.The laboratorysetting,thesmaller labstudent numbers,along withtheassistanceofthelaboratoryinstructorswill enhancethestudents’understandingofthecourselecture content.

OPT7407-Systemic ImmunologyandMicrobiology (1)

Thiscourseprovidesacomprehensiveintroductionto systemicimmunologyand microbiology.Theimmunology aspectofthecoursewill focusonbasicand clinical immunology.Thebasicimmunologycontentwillfocuson basicconceptsofimmunology,innateandadaptive

immunity,thecomplementsystem,andlymphocyte developmentandeffectorfunction.Clinicalimmunology willprovideabriefoverviewofclinicalimmunological disorderssuchasautoimmune disease,transplantrejection, tumorimmunology,immunodeficiency,and hypersensitivity.Themicrobiologyaspectofthecourse willfocusonmicrobialstructure,microbialreplication, pathogenic mechanismsofmicrobes,diagnostic/laboratory studies,and majorantimicrobialtargets.Thiscoursewill emphasize majorthemesinthefourcoreareasof microbiologysuchasbacteriology, virology, mycology, andparasitology.

OPT7408-PublicHealthOptometryandResearch Methods(1.5)

Publichealthprofessionalscareforpopulationswhile individualhealthcareproviders,includingprimarycare optometrists,careforindividualpatients.Primarycare optometristsalsopractice withinthepopulationbased publichealthcommunity.This courseintroducesthe studenttothecoreprinciplesinpublichealth: epidemiology,epidemics,screening,public health organizationalstructure,andpublichealthlaw.Thestudent willalsolearnskillstoevaluateobservationaland experimentalstudiesbystudydesignand biostatistics.

OPT7409-NeurologicExaminationandImagingwith Laboratory(1)

Inthiscoursestudentswilllearnthebasicsofaneurologic examinationandtheclinicalimplicationsthatthesetests haveinoptometriccare.Thiscoursewillreviewandapply conceptsfromneuroanatomythroughacase-based approach.

OPT7410-DiagnosticImagingandTechnologywith Laboratory(1)

TheDiagnosticImagingandTechnologycourseprovides introductoryknowledgeonfunctionalityofcommonly employeddiagnosticimagingmethodsinoptometric practice.Thebasicskillsacquiredinthiscoursewillbe builtduringadditionaladvanceddiseasecoursesinthe curriculum.Thiscourse willcoverimagingprinciples, acquisitiontechniques,andimaginginterpretations.The imagingproceduresanddiagnostictestingpresented will includeopticalcoherencetomographywithand without angiography(OCT,OCT-A), visualfieldperimetry,ocular photographywithand without theuseofcontrastdye, fundusauto-fluorescence(FAF),and ophthalmic ultrasound.The material willbepresentedinlecture(either synchronousorasynchronoussessions) whilehands-on acquisitiontechniqueswillbe elaboratedonduring laboratoryand workshopsessions.

OPT7414-Neuro-OphthalmicDisease2with Laboratory(1)

TheNeuro-OphthalmicDiseaseCourseSeriesbuildson thefoundationlaidintheHeadandNeckAnatomy, Neuroanatomy,andNeurologicExaminationCourses.This courseseriesconsistsof3courseswhichtakeplaceinthe FallandSpringtermsofthesecond year(Neuro OphthalmicDisease1and2,respectively) andthesummer ofthethird year(Neuro-OphthalmicDisease3)ofthe traditionalODprogram.Thiscourseseriescoversthe clinicalapplicationofthe neuroscience,anatomyand neuroanatomyprincipleslearnedinpreviouscourses.This courseoffersstudentstheopportunitynotonlytoapply thoseimportantbasicscience conceptsclinically,butto learnhowtoproperlyexamine,diagnose,andtreatpatients withneuro-ophthalmic manifestations.Specifically,this course,Neuro-OphthalmicDisease2,coversevaluation and managementofdisordersoftheefferentvisualsystem.

OPT7424-Neuro-OphthalmicDisease3(1)

TheNeuro-OphthalmicDiseaseCourseSeriesbuildson thefoundationlaidintheHeadandNeckAnatomy, Neuroanatomy,andNeurologicExaminationCourses.This courseseriesconsistsof3courseswhichtakeplaceinthe FallandSpringtermsofthesecond year (NeuroOphthalmic Disease1and2,respectively)andthe summerofthethird year(Neuro-OphthalmicDisease3)of thetraditionalODprogram.Thiscourseseriescoversthe clinicalapplicationofthe neuroscience,anatomyand neuroanatomyprincipleslearnedinpreviouscourses.This courseoffersstudentstheopportunitynotonlytoapply thoseimportantbasicscience conceptsclinically,butto learnhowtoproperlyexamine,diagnose,andtreatpatients withneuroophthalmic manifestations.Specifically,this course,Neuro-OphthalmicDisease3,takesconcepts learnedinNOD1andNOD2 abouttheafferentand efferent visualsystems,andappliesthemtosystemicand neurologicdiseasesandconditions.

OPT7500-Optics3: PhysicalOpticswithLaboratory

(2)

Thiscourse, whichisthethirdpartofafour-term sequence,centersaroundphysicalopticsprinciples.The coursebeginswithadiscussionofinterference,diffraction, andpolarization, whicharerelevanttooptometryandthe opticaldevicesusedinpatientcare.Aberrationsand other limitationsto goodopticalclarityarediscussed withinthe contextoflenses,opticalequipment,andvisualacuity. Studentswillexaminetheopticsoftelescopesandlearn aboutthetopicsof‘stops’,fieldofview,anddepthof field,andemphasizetheseconceptswithinthecontextof

thetelescope,theeye,and theclinicalinstrumentsthatare usedaspartofaneyeexam.

OPT7502-Environmental&SportsVision(1)

TheonlineportionofthisEnvironmentalOptometry courseconcentratesonthestudy,management,andcontrol ofnaturalandhumanfactorsintheenvironmentthatcan affectthe healthandvisualstatusofpatients.Thesecond onlineportionofthecourse willconcentrateonthestudy, managementandtreatmentofSportsVisionissues. Becauseofspecificriskfactorsintheoccupational, recreational,sportsandhomeenvironments,optometric practitionersshouldbewell versedconcerningvisual demandsandpotentialsourcesofhazardintheirpatients’ environmentsandavocations. Thiscoursewillbriefly introduceenvironmentaloptometryandsportsvision conceptsthatapplytooptometricpractice.

OPT7507-Optics4: PhysiologicalOpticswith Laboratory(2.0)

Thiscourse, whichisthe fourthpartofafour-term sequence,presentstheeyeasanopticalinstrumentandthe reviewstheopticalcharacteristicsofvision.Studentswill learntoapplyopticalprinciplestotheocularstructuresand tovisualfunction.Withinastudyofthepupil,students willexaminerangeofclarityandstimulusto accommodation.Studentswilllearnaboutretinalimage size,spectacle magnificationandrelativespectacle magnificationwithinthecontextofaxialandrefractive ametropias,culminatinginadiscussionofaniseikonia. Studentswillexploretheopticsofcommonlyprescribed lowvisiondevices.Ocularbiometryisdiscussedin referencetointra-ocularlens(IOL) calculationsand refractivesurgeryaswellasthescienceof emmetropization.alprinciplesastheyrelatetovisual functionandopticaldevices.

OPT7508-InterprofessionalManagementofAcquired BrainInjury(2)

Thiscoursepresentsa multidisciplinaryclinical perspectiveonacquiredneurologicalimpairment.Four mainareasoffocusinclude:stroke,trauma,degenerative disease,andtumors.Visionsequelaofneurological impairmentandvisionrehabilitationstrategiesare presented.Aneurologicalperspectiveisfollowedby specialtycareservicesandacase-basedapproach.Beyond visionrehabilitation,thisclass willprovideabroad overviewofthe functionalrehabilitationprocess.Students willlearnaboutthetoolsandtechniquesutilizedby varioushealthcareprofessionals.Therolesandunique perspectivesofrehabilitationspecialistswillbecome apparentastheypresenteachdiseaseprocessoracquired

injury.Thiscoursewillalsoincludethepatient’sjourney througha multidisciplinaryrehabilitationprocess.Atthe conclusionofthiscourseacomprehensiveunderstanding shouldevolvewhichallowsstudentstovisualizethe role ofoptometrywithinthebroaderrehabilitationframework.

OPT7509-MinorSurgicalProcedures(1.5)

TheMinorSurgicalProcedurescourseexplainssurgical evaluationand managementincludingpre-operative candidateselection,pre-surgicaltesting,andpatient counselingandpreparation.Post-operative management andcomplicationsarealsopresented.Periocularsurgical procedurestopicsincludeinformedconsent,OSHA guidelines,asepticandsterile techniques,typesoflesion removal,andpost-operativecare.Headandneckanatomy andevidence-basedpracticeareappliedinsurgical planning,procedures,andanesthesia.Injectiontopics includingindications,contraindications,sideeffects, complications,andtechniquesarereviewed.Specific injectiontypesincludeperiocularinjections,intravenous, subcutaneous,intramuscular,intradermal,subconjunctival, andintralesionalinjections.Theassociatedlaboratory providesahands-onexperienceinperformingvarious injections,simulatedremovaloflesionsusingmultiple techniques,andsuturingprocedures.

OPT7510-Ophthalmic Lasers(1.0)

TheOphthalmic Lasercourse explainssurgicalevaluation and managementincludingpre-operativecandidate selection,pre-surgicaltesting, andpatientcounselingand preparation.Post-operative managementand complications arealsopresented.Ophthalmiclasertopicsincludebasic laserphysicsandtissueinteractions,lasersafetyand hazards,indicationsandcontraindicationsforspecificlaser procedures,laserprocedureprotocols,and post-operative management.Students willperformsimulatedophthalmic lasersurgeryintheOphthalmicLaserlaboratory.

OPT7530-Optics1: FoundationofLightandLenses (2.5)

Thiscourse, whichisthe first partofafour-termsequence focusesonthefundamentalsofgeometricandophthalmic optics.Thecoursebeginswithanintroductiontothe propertiesandbehavioroflight,particularlyhowlight bendsacrossdifferent surfacestoproduceanimage. Studentswillexaminetheimageryofsingle spherical refractivesurfaces,thinlenses,astigmaticlenses,and mirrors,bothfroma mathematicalperspective,aswellas visuallythroughtheuseofraydiagrams.Thesebasic propertiesofopticalsystemswillsupportthediscussionof refractiveerrorandophthalmiclensesandformthebasis forskillsandexaminationproceduresusedinclinical

practice.Studentswillexplore framesandlensesandlearn avarietyofopticalskillscriticalforoptometricpractice includingframeadjustments,repairs,andlens neutralization.

OPT7531-Optics2: ApplicationsofOpticalPrinciples (2.5)

Thiscourse, whichisthesecondpartofafour-term sequence,continuesthestudyofgeometricandophthalmic optics.Thecourseincludesastudyofprismandtheoptics ofmultifocallensoptionsincludingbifocal,trifocaland progressivelenses.Studentswilllearnto measure,order, andverifytheselenses.Studentswillbeintroducedtolens fabrication,digitalsurfacing,tints,polarizationandlens coatings.Thecoursewillreviewrefractivesurfacesleading intoadiscussionofthicklenses.Students willlearnabout surfacepower,vertexpower,andequivalentpower,and examinethebehavioroflightthroughthicklensesand multiplelensesinseriesandlearnhowtheseoptical systemsaredifferent fromthinlenses.

OPT7600-VisionScienceandPerception1with Laboratory(1)

ThepurposeofVisionScienceandPerceptionI(VS&PI) istoguidestudentstudyofthe functionalaspectsofthe visual,vestibularandauditorysystemsandtointroduce methodsandtechniquesofresearchinvisualphysiology andgeneralpsychophysics.VS&P1includes introductoryconceptsofmonocularvisualperception,its physiologicalbasisandapplicationtoclinicalpractice. Concepts willbeappliedtounderstandingdarkandlight adaptationandincrementthresholds.VS&P1servesasa foundationforcontinuationoftheseconceptsona more expandedbasisinVS&P2throughVS&P4.Students willalsostudythebasicsofsensoryperceptioninthe modalitiesofauditoryandvestibularsensitivity. Psychophysicalmeasurements willbeanimportant emphasisofthiscourseandthisbeginswithspecification ofthestimulusandtechniques ofelicitingdatafrom humanobserversthroughthe auditoryandvisualsystems. Laboratoryexerciseswilldemonstratehowtoclinically measurepsychophysicalfunctionsand howdark adaptationis measuredinaclinicalsetting.

OPT7601-VisionScienceandPerception2with Laboratory(2)

ThepurposeofVisionScienceandPerception2(VS&P 2)istofurther guidestudentstudyoftheanatomical, physiologicalandfunctionalaspectsofthevisualsystem andtocontinuetointroduceclinicalandresearchmethods andtechniquesinvisualphysiologyand general psychophysicsinordertoelicitdatafromhuman

observers.VS&P2reviewsand delvesfurtherinto conceptsinretinalphysiologythatrelatedirectlytoboth objectiveand psychophysicaltestingofretinalandvisual pathwayfunctionsandtheirapplicationtoclinicalpractice. VS&P2servesasafoundationforcontinuationofthese conceptsonamoreexpanded basisinVS&P3andVS& P4.Laboratoryexerciseswilldemonstrate howto clinicallymeasureandinterpretretinaland visualpathway functionthroughobjectiveelectrophysiologicaltestingand howcontrastsensitivityapsychophysicalfunctionis measuredand appliedinaclinicalsetting.

OPT7602-VisionScienceandPerception3with Laboratory(1.5)

ThepurposeofVisionScienceandPerception3(VS&P 3)istofurther guidestudentstudyoftheanatomical, physiologicalandfunctionalaspectsofthevisualsystem andtocontinuetointroduceclinicalandresearchmethods andtechniquesinvisualphysiologyand general psychophysicsinordertoelicitdatafromhuman observers.VS&P3buildsuponconceptscoveredin VS&P1and2tointroducemeasurementoflightandhow weperceivelightandcolorandtheirapplicationtoclinical practice.Asummaryofpsychophysicalmeasures applicabletooptometryas wellasanoverviewofthe developmentandchangesinvisualskillscoveredinVS& P1-3willconcludethiscourse.VS&P3alsoservesasa foundationforthevisionscienceofamblyopiaand binocularvisioninVS&P4.Laboratoryexerciseswill includeademonstrationlabforPhotometryand Radiometry, measurementofcolorandcolorvision beyondIshiharatestingaswellasdemonstrationsofcolor anomalies.

OPT7603-VisionScienceandPerception4with Laboratory(1.5)

Thiscourse willcovervisionscienceandperception conceptsrelatedtobinocularvision.Thecourse will includethephysiologicalbasisforbinocular vision, monocularandbinoculardepthcues,horoptersand binocularillusions,visualdirection,summation,binocular rivalry,aniseikoniaandtheneurophysiologyofamblyopia.

OPT7710-PracticeManagement(1)

ThePracticeManagementCoursepresparesstudentsatthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometrytoruntheirown IndependentPractice.Thiscoursecoverscontentin curriculumvitaewriting,socialmediaand marketing, preparingabusinessplan, medicalbillingandcoding, businesstaxes,calculatingchairtime/costofgoodsand services,andbuildingabusiness model.

OPT7730-ClinicalProblemSolving1(1)

ClinicalProblemSolving(CPS)coursesprovidethe opportunityforstudentsto worktogetherinasmallgroup settingasthecollective mind ofaDoctorofOptometryto exploreopticalconditionsand ocularhealthconditionsthat impacttheopticalsystemaspresentedincase-based scenarios.Studentswillconductacompleteoptometric historyoneachpatientaswellasevaluatehowtheresults ofentrancetesting,keratometry,objectiveandsubjective refraction,commonbinocular and accommodativetesting allcombinetocontributetodetermine thefunctionalstatus ofthe visualsystem.

Duringeachsession,ascaseinformationisprogressively disclosed,studentsdevelopcriticalthinkingandclinical reasoningskills,applyingandintegratingtheirknowledge insupportoftheclinicaldecisionstheypropose.Where knowledgeislacking,studentsidentifyspecificlearning issuesthatarethenresearched,ideallyduringthesession astimeallows,orpriortothenext scheduledsession,at whichtimefindingsarediscussedandappliedto diagnosis and managementofthepatient’sproblems.

OPT7732-ClinicalProblemSolving2(1)

ClinicalProblemSolving(CPS)2servesasanintegrative educationalbridgebetweenbasicsciencecoursesand patientcareexperiences. AswithCPS1,thecase scenario discussionsprovidestudents withopportunitiestoidentify clinicalissues,developanalyticalskills,andcommunicate effectively.Inaddition,studentswillcontinuedeveloping theknowledge,skills,andattitudesnecessarytoattain proficiencyasclinicians.TheeducationalemphasisinCPS 2isonutilizingcriticalthinking,clinicalreasoning,and relatedabilitiesinherentinappropriateandeffective patientcare.Theultimategoalistodeveloptheabilityto distinguishabnormalclinicalfindings fromnormalones, understand themechanismsunderlyingclinical presentations,accuratelydiagnosevisualandocular pathologicconditions,identifyrelatedsystemicconditions, anddevelopappropriatepatientassessmentsand managementplansconsistentwiththeeducationand clinicaltrainingtodateofstudentsenrolledinCPS2.The smallgroupformatofCPS2providesanopportunityfor studentstodevelopeffectivecommunicationskills, includingtheverbalizationofophthalmic/ medical terminologyaswellaspersonalandclinicalconfidence. Studentresearchoncaserelatedtopicsservestoenhance theknowledgebaseand applicationofbasicscience principles.

OPT7734-ClinicalProblemSolving3(1)

ClinicalProblemSolving(CPS)3continuestoserveasan integrativeeducationalbridge betweenbasic/vision sciencecoursesandpatientcareexperiences.Thecase discussionsprovidestudents withopportunitiestoidentify clinicalissues,developanalyticalskills,andcommunicate effectively.Inaddition,studentswillcontinuedeveloping theknowledge,skills,andattitudesnecessarytoattain proficiencyasclinicians.TheeducationalemphasisinCPS 3isonutilizingcriticalthinking,clinicalreasoning,and relatedabilitiesinherentinappropriateandeffective patientcare.Theultimategoalistodeveloptheabilityto distinguishabnormalclinicalfindings fromnormalones, understand themechanismsunderlyingclinical presentations,accuratelydiagnosevisualandocular pathologicconditions,identifyrelatedsystemicconditions, anddevelopappropriatepatientassessmentsand managementplansconsistentwiththeeducationand clinicaltrainingtodateofstudentsenrolledinCPS3.The smallgroupformatprovidesanopportunityforstudentsto developeffectivecommunicationskills,includingthe verbalizationofophthalmic/medicalterminologyaswell aspersonalandclinicalconfidence.Studentresearchon case-relatedtopicsservestoenhancetheknowledgebase andapplicationofbasic/visionscienceprinciples.

OPT7736-ClinicalProblemSolving4(1)

ClinicalProblemSolving(CPS)4continuestoserveasan integrativeeducationalbridge betweenbasic/vision sciencecoursesandpatientcareexperiences.Thecase discussionsprovidestudents withopportunitiestoidentify clinicalissues,developanalyticalskills,andcommunicate effectively.Inaddition,studentswillcontinuedeveloping theknowledge,skills,andattitudesnecessarytoattain proficiencyasclinicians.TheeducationalemphasisinCPS 4isonutilizingcriticalthinking,clinicalreasoning,and relatedabilitiesinherentinappropriateandeffective patientcare.Theultimategoalistodeveloptheabilityto distinguishabnormalclinicalfindings fromnormalones, understand themechanismsunderlyingclinical presentations,accuratelydiagnosevisualandocular pathologicconditions,identifyrelatedsystemicconditions, anddevelopappropriatepatientassessmentsand managementplansconsistentwiththeeducationand clinicaltrainingtodateofstudentsenrolledinCPS4.The smallgroupformatprovidesanopportunityforstudentsto developeffectivecommunicationskills,includingthe verbalizationofophthalmic/medicalterminologyaswell aspersonalandclinicalconfidence.Studentresearchon case-relatedtopicsservestoenhancetheknowledgebase andapplicationofbasic/visionscienceprinciples.

OPT7737-ClinicalProblemSolving5(1)

ClinicalProblemSolving(CPS)5continuestoserveasan integrativeeducationalbridge betweenbasic/vision sciencecoursesandpatientcareexperiences.Thecase discussionsprovidestudents withopportunitiestoidentify clinicalissues,developanalyticalskills,andcommunicate effectively.Inaddition,studentswillcontinuedeveloping theknowledge,skills,andattitudesnecessarytoattain proficiencyasclinicians.TheeducationalemphasisinCPS 5isonutilizingcriticalthinking,clinicalreasoning,and relatedabilitiesinherentinappropriateandeffective patientcare.Theultimategoalistodeveloptheabilityto distinguishabnormalclinicalfindings fromnormalones, understand themechanismsunderlyingclinical presentations,accuratelydiagnosevisualandocular pathologicconditions,identifyrelatedsystemicconditions, anddevelopappropriatepatientassessmentsand managementplansconsistentwiththeeducationand clinicaltrainingtodateofstudentsenrolledinCPS5.The smallgroupformatprovidesanopportunityforstudentsto developeffectivecommunicationskills,includingthe verbalizationofophthalmic/medicalterminologyaswell aspersonalandclinicalconfidence.Studentresearchon case-relatedtopicsservestoenhancetheknowledgebase andapplicationofbasic/visionscienceprinciples.

OPT8500-Pediatric&InfantVisionwithLaboratory (2.5)

ThispurposeofthePediatricandInfantVisionand Laboratorycourseistoprovideamodelfortheevaluation and managementofchildren’svisionthatcanbe incorporatedintothepracticeofprimarycareoptometry. Conceptslearnedcanalso serveasafoundationoffurther learningforthosestudentswhochoosetospecializeinthis areaofpractice.Generalhumandevelopmentand developmentalchangesinvisualskillsthroughoutlifewill bereviewed.Theprevalenceofvisiondisordersinthis populationissignificantand manyorganizationsnow recommendearlyscreeningand/orexaminationsof children.Theuniqueneedsofinfantsandpreschool childrenaswellasconceptsinvisionandlearningfor schoolagechildrenwillbeaddressedduringthiscourse. Thiscourseprovidesanopportunitytodevelopabasic workingknowledge forthedetection,assessmentand interventionofvisionproblemsforchildrenofallages. Thiscoursealsoservesasafoundationforthebinocular visionseriesofcourseswhichfollowinthecurriculum.

OPT8501-Low VisionandVisionRehabilitationwith Laboratory(2.5)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideeachstudent witha

basicunderstandingoflowvisionrehabilitation.It will providetheknowledge,skills, andattitudesneededto properlycareforpatients whosevisualcapabilities utilizingconventionaltherapyareinadequateforthe performanceofvision-directedorvision-relatedtasksin theirvocation,avocation,socialinteractionordailyliving.

OPT8530-ContactLens1-SoftContactLenses(1.5)

Thiscourse, whichisthe first partofathree-term sequence,introducesthestudenttothefundamentalsof softcontactlenses.Historicaldevelopmentofcontact lenseswillbereviewedandplacedincontextofmodern developments.Thiscoursewilldeveloptheprinciplesof contactlensphysiologyandoptics,andintegratethemwith thestudent’sunderstandingofthecornea,tearfilm,and adnexalanatomy.Ocular measurementsnecessaryfor contactlensdesignwillbecorrelated withon-eye evaluationofsoftcontactlenses.Oxygenrequirementsfor safelenswear willbecontrastedfordailywear(softand rigidlenses),extended wearhydrogel.Studentswilllearn howtodesign,fit,and managestandarddailywearsoft lenses,siliconehydrogellenseswornforextendedand/or continuouswear,andtoricsoftlensesforthecorrectionof astigmatism.Studentswillalsolearnaboutcontactlens cleaninganddisinfectionsolutionsthatareusedinorderto maintainhealthycontactlens wear.Students will havethe opportunityto workthroughcalculationsandfitting proceduresduringweeklylaboratorysessions.During theselabs,students willworkwithavarietyofdifferent lenstypesand materialsinordertogainconfidencewith fittingprinciplesandproblemsolvingpriortoentering patientcareatTheEyeInstitute.

OPT8531-ContactLens2-RigidContactLenses(3)

Thiscourse, whichisthesecondpartofathree-term sequence,introducesthestudenttothefundamentalsof gas-permeable(GP) contactlenses.Studentswilllearn howtohandle,carefor,design,fit,and managestandard gas-permeablerigidcontactlenses.Studentswillalsolearn aboutnuancesoflensdesignincludingaspheric,lenticular, andultrathinlensmodificationstofitalargersegmentof theGPlens wearingpopulation.Thisalsoincludes learningaboutpresbyopicfittingforbothrigidandsoft lenses,andortho-keratology. Studentswilllearnto interpretcornealtopographyimaging,aswellaslearnto clinicallymanagea widearrayofpotentialrigidlens complications.

Studentswillhavetheopportunityto workthrough calculationsandfittingproceduresduringweekly laboratorysessions.Duringtheselabs,studentswill work withavarietyofdifferentlenstypesand materialsinorder togainconfidence withfittingprinciplesandproblem

solvingfortheirpatientcareatTheEyeInstitute.

OPT8540-IntegratedDecisionMaking/NBEOPrep (2)

TheIntegratedDecisionMaking/NationalBoardof ExaminersinOptometry(NBEO)Preparationcoruse will providestudents withastructuredreviewofmaterial coveredduringthefirstthreeyearsoncampus.Thiscourse includeslecturesonstudytipsandskills, makingand stickingtoastudyschedule, facultyreviewlectures, quizzes,andsmallgroupcollaborationprojects.This coursewillalso emphasizethe integrationofbasicscience andclinicaldecisionmakingsostudentscanapplytheir didacticknowledgetoclinicalcare.

OPT8630-ClinicalSkills1 (2)

Thiscourse willfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsinoptometric medicine.The skillspresentedinthisportionofthecoursearevisual acuity,pupillarydistance,oculardominance,colorvision, stereopsis,extra-ocular motilitytesting,confrontation fields,automatedequipmentuse,covertest,keratometry, retinoscopyandoptometrichistory.Thesewillbe presentedinalectureandlaboratorysetting.

OPT8631-ClinicalSkills2 (3.5)

Thiscourse willfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsforPatientCare.Thetopics reviewedinthisportionofthe courseincludevisualacuity, pupillarydistance measurement,extraocular muscle testing,automatedrefraction/keratometry,nearpointof convergence,noncontacttonometry,colorvision, stereopsis, manualkeratometry,covertesting,retinoscopy anddirectophthalmoscopy.Thetopicspresentedinthis portionofthecoursearesubjectiverefraction,external testingofpupilresponses,slit lampbiomicroscopy, photometry,accommodativetesting,nearpointtesting, historytaking,cycloplegicrefractiontechniques,and dyes/stainsusedinbiomicroscopy.There willalsobe continueduseofthesimulationlab–direct ophthalmoscopyandanintroductiontosimulationlabbinocularindirectophthalmoscopy.Thesetopicswillbe presentedinalectureandlaboratorysetting.

OPT8632-ClinicalSkills3 (1.5)

Thiscourse willfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsinPatientCare.Thetopics andtechniquescoveredinCS1andCS2 willbereviewed/ reemphasizedinthiscourse.Thetopicspresentedinthis portionofthecourseareCycloplegicrefractiontechniques BinocularIndirectOphthalmoscopy,Goldmanntonometry

andotherformsofTonometry,SlitlampBiomicroscopy illuminationtechniques,Binocularvisiontesting, Gonioscopyand dilatedretinalassessment witha3 mirror Goldmannlens.Thesetopicswillbepresentedin asynchronouslecturesandface-to-facelaboratorysetting.

OPT8635-ClinicalSkills4 (2.5)

Thiscourse willfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsinPatientCare.Thetopics andtechniquescoveredinCS1,CS2andCS3 willbe reviewed/reemphasizedinthiscourse.Thetopics presentedinthisportionofthe courseareElectronic MedicalRecordinginNextGen,additionalrefractive techniques,additionalbinocularitytestingtechniques,and VisualFieldtesting.There willalsobecontinueduseof theSimulationlab–binocular indirectophthalmoscopy. Thesetopicswillbepresented inalectureandlaboratory setting.

OPT8636-AdvancedClinicalSkills(1)

Thiscourse willfocusonthetheoryandclinical applicationofadvanceddiagnosticandtherapeuticclinical skillsinoptometric medicine.Theskillsreviewedinthis portionofthecourseinclude:Dryeyeevaluation, interpretationofdiagnosticimagingofOCT,VF, photography,auto-fluorescence,ultrasoundanda comprehensivedouble visionevaluation(some componentsofNBEO).InpreparationfortheNBEOPart 3examination,thestudentswillreviewthefollowing skills:binocularindirectophthalmoscopy,90D funduscopy,3-mirrorgonioscopy.Thetopicspresentedin thisportionofthecourseinclude:Foreignbodyremoval, pressurepatching,amniotic membranes,carotid auscultation,ocularcultures,punctalpluginsertion (NBEO),epilation,dilationandirrigation,scleral depression,undilatedandoff-axis90Dfundusevaluation, rotational3-mirrorretinalevaluation,extended ophthalmoscopy,rotationalandindentationgonioscopy. Cornealcrosslinking,anteriorstromalpuncture,epithelial debridement,paracentesisand conjunctivalcystremoval willalsobeintroduced.Thesetopicswillbepresentedina laboratorysetting,readingswithsupplementalelectronic material,lectureandgrandroundspresentations.

OPT8640-PatientCare1(0.5)

TheTraineeshipstageofthePatient Careprogramofthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryatSalusUniversityis aseriesofclinicalsessionsforpatientcareinthe Salus Universityclinicalsettings.TheintentoftheTraineeship Programistoprovidetheoptometricstudentthe opportunitytoobserveandbegintrainingby upperclassmenandfaculty/residentpractitionersinprimary

eyecare.TheTraineeshipProgramisanintegralpartofthe curriculumandisdesignedtodevelopthenovice optometricstudentinto astudentinternwho willbeginto examinepatients.SalusUniversityiscommittedto providingstudents withthehighestqualityclinical education.EntranceintotheclinicalfacilitiesofSalus Universityaddsaspecialdimensionofpersonaland professionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry, who mustbeingoodclinicalandacademicstandingin ordertoparticipateintheprogram.Thestudent-clinician assumesresponsibilityforthe careand welfareofpatients assigned forcareand totheCollegeintheservice componentofitsmissionasaproviderofeyecare.The studentisexpectedtopractice,undertheinstructionand guidanceoftheattendingfaculty,accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral,professional,andethical conduct.Competentandsuccessfuloptometric healthcare practitionersrequirealargenumberofclinicalskillstobe abletoprovideappropriatepatientcaretothepublic.The specificskillsidentifiedtoallowpatientinteractionin clinicalsettingsonandoffcampusaretaughtinmultiple courses,butespeciallyinthe ClinicalSkillscourses.The TraineeshipProgramrepresentsthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsinoptometric medicine.Since no clinicalskillshavebeenverifiedintheClinicalSkills coursesetting,allpatientinteractionsduringthissemester willinvolveactiveobservationoftheeyeexamination.

OPT8641-PatientCare2(0.5)

TheTraineeshipstageofthePatient Careprogramofthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryatSalusUniversityis aseriesofclinicalsessionsforpatientcareinthe Salus Universityclinicalsettings.TheintentoftheTraineeship Programistoprovidetheoptometricstudentthe opportunitytoobserveandbegintrainingby upperclassmenandfaculty/residentpractitionersinprimary eyecare.TheTraineeshipProgramisanintegralpartofthe curriculumandisdesignedtodevelopthenovice optometricstudentinto astudentinternwho willbeginto examinepatients.SalusUniversityiscommittedto providingstudents withthehighestqualityclinical education.EntranceintotheclinicalfacilitiesofSalus Universityaddsaspecialdimensionofpersonaland professionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry, who mustbeingoodclinicalandacademicstandingin ordertoparticipateintheprogram.Thestudent-clinician assumesresponsibilityforthe careand welfareofpatients assigned forcareand totheCollegeintheservice componentofitsmissionasaproviderofeyecare.The studentisexpectedtopractice,undertheinstructionand guidanceoftheattendingfaculty,accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral,professional,andethical

conduct.Competentandsuccessfuloptometric healthcare practitionersrequirealargenumberofclinicalskillstobe abletoprovideappropriatepatientcaretothepublic.The specificskillsidentifiedtoallowpatientinteractionin clinicalsettingsonandoffcampusaretaughtinmultiple courses,butespeciallyinthe ClinicalSkillscourses.The TraineeshipProgramrepresentsthetheoryandclinical applicationofClinicalSkillsinoptometric medicine.

OPT8642-PatientCare3-OpticalClerkship(1.5)

TheSummerClerkship isatwo-week(70hours) optical rotationinaPennsylvaniaCollegeofOptometry(PCO) approvedclinicalsetting.Itisdesignedtoreinforceskills acquiredduringfirstyearcourseworkinophthalmic materialsand management.Thestudentisexpectedto practice,undertheinstructionandguidanceofthe preceptor(optometristoroptician)accordingtothe highest standardsofclinical, moral,andethicalconduct.

OPT8643-PatientCare4(1)

TheTraineeshipstageofthePatient Careprogramofthe Pennsylvania CollegeofOptometryatSalusUniversityis aseriesofclinicalsessionsforpatientcareinthe Salus Universityclinicalsettings.TheintentoftheTraineeship Programistoprovidetheoptometricstudentthe opportunitytoobserveandbegintrainingby upperclassmenandfaculty/residentpractitionersinprimary eyecare.TheTraineeshipProgramisanintegralpartofthe curriculumandisdesignedtodevelopthenovice optometricstudentinto astudentinternwho willbeginto examinepatients.SalusUniversityiscommittedto providingstudents withthehighestqualityclinical education.EntranceintotheclinicalfacilitiesofSalus Universityaddsaspecialdimensionofpersonaland professionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry, who mustbeingoodclinicalandacademicstandingin ordertoparticipateintheprogram.Thestudent-clinician assumesresponsibilityforthe careand welfareofpatients assigned forcareand totheCollegeintheservice componentofitsmissionasaproviderofeye care.Thestudentisexpectedto practice,underthe instructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty, accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.Competentand successfuloptometrichealthcarepractitionersrequirea largenumberofclinicalskills tobeabletoprovide appropriatepatientcaretothepublic.Thespecificskills identifiedtoallowpatientinteractioninclinicalsettingson andoffcampusaretaughtinmultiplecourses,but especiallyintheClinicalSkillscourses.TheTraineeship Programrepresentsthetheoryandclinicalapplicationof ClinicalSkillsinoptometric medicine.

OPT8644-PatientCare5(3.5)

ThePatientCare5curriculum(PC5)isoneoffourclinical courses,PatientCare5-PatientCare8, whichoccursovera 15-monthcontinuum.Thecourseisdesignedtodevelop internknowledgeandskillto anexpectedlevelofclinical competency.Internswillroutinelyperformsupervised completeeyeexaminationsthroughoutthe yearand participateinotherpatientcareactivitiesasdescribedin Section4.SupervisionisprovidedbyTEIclinicalfaculty. StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatientCare coursetoadvancetothenextcourseinthesequence. ThisPatientCare5syllabusfortheInternshipstageofthe PatientCarecurriculumdelineatescourseexpectations, evaluations,gradingandvariouspoliciesandprotocolsto befollowedbystudents.

EntranceintoTheEyeInstitute atSalusUniversityaddsa specialdimensionofpersonalandprofessional responsibilityforthe studentofoptometry;thecandidate mustbeingoodclinicaland academicstandinginorderto participateintheclinicalprogram.Theinternassumes responsibilityforthecareand welfareofpatientsto which theyareassigned.Theinternshallpractice,underthe instructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty, accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.

OPT8645-PatientCare6(5)

ThePatientCare6curriculum(PC6)isoneoffourclinical courses,PatientCare5throughPatientCare8, which occursovera15-monthcontinuum.Thecourseisdesigned todevelopinternknowledgeandskilltoanexpectedlevel ofclinicalcompetency.Internswillroutinelyperform supervisedcompleteeyeexaminationsthroughoutthe year andparticipateinotherpatient careactivitiesasdescribed inSection4.SupervisionisprovidedbyTEIclinical faculty.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatient Carecoursetoadvancetothe nextcourseinthesequence. ThisPatientCare6syllabusfortheInternshipstageofthe PatientCarecurriculumdelineatescourseexpectations, evaluations,gradingandvariouspoliciesandprotocolsto befollowedbystudents.EntranceintoTheEyeInstituteat SalusUniversityaddsaspecialdimensionofpersonaland professionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry;the candidate mustbeingoodclinicalandacademicstanding inordertoparticipateintheclinicalprogram.Theintern assumesresponsibilityforthe careand welfareofpatients to whichtheyareassigned.Theinternshallpractice,under theinstructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty,

accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.

OPT8646-PatientCare7(6)

ThePatientCare7curriculum(PC7)isoneoffourclinical courses,PatientCare5throughPatientCare8, which occursovera15-monthcontinuum.Thecourseisdesigned todevelopinternknowledgeandskilltoanexpectedlevel ofclinicalcompetency.Internswillroutinelyperform supervisedcompleteeyeexaminationsthroughoutthe year andparticipateinotherpatient careactivitiesasdescribed inSection4.SupervisionisprovidedbyTEIclinical faculty.StudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatient Carecoursetoadvancetothe nextcourseinthesequence. ThisPatientCare7syllabusfortheInternshipstageofthe PatientCarecurriculumdelineatescourseexpectations, evaluations,gradingandvariouspoliciesandprotocolsto befollowedbystudents.EntranceintoTheEyeInstituteat SalusUniversityaddsaspecialdimensionofpersonaland professionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry;the candidate mustbeingoodclinicalandacademicstanding inordertoparticipateintheclinicalprogram.Theintern assumesresponsibilityforthe careand welfareofpatients to whichtheyareassigned.Theinternshallpractice,under theinstructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty, accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.

OPT8647-PatientCare8(2.5)

ThePatientCare8curriculum(PC8)isfinalcourseinthe fourclinicalinternshipcourses,PatientCare5through PatientCare8, whichoccursovera15-monthcontinuum. Thecourseisdesignedtodevelopinternknowledgeand skilltoanexpectedlevelofclinicalcompetencypriorto transitioningtotheexternshipphaseofthecurriculum. Internswillroutinelyperformsupervisedcompleteeye examinationsthroughoutthe yearandparticipateinother patientcareactivitiesasdescribedinSection4. SupervisionisprovidedbyTEIclinicalfaculty.Students mustsuccessfullycompleteeachPatientCarecourseto advancetothe nextcourseinthesequence.ThisPatient Care8syllabusfortheInternshipstageofthePatientCare curriculumdelineatescourseexpectations,evaluations, gradingand variouspoliciesandprotocolstobefollowed bystudents.EntranceintoTheEyeInstituteatSalus Universityaddsaspecialdimensionofpersonaland professionalresponsibilityfor thestudentofoptometry;the candidate mustbeingoodclinicalandacademicstanding inordertoparticipateintheclinicalprogram.Theintern assumesresponsibilityforthe careand welfareofpatients to whichtheyareassigned.Theinternshallpractice,under

theinstructionandguidanceoftheattendingfaculty, accordingtothehighest standardsofclinical, moral, professional,andethicalconduct.

OPT8800-Externship1(5.5)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation.

ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire fourthyear.Clinicalexternships aretheculminationofthepatientcarepreparation programsofSalusUniversity.Theonandoff-campus clinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(ProfessionalPractice 1-7)duringthefirst2-1/2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefirstexternship(springsemester)ofthe thirdprogramyearisaprimarycareoff-campusrotation. Theremaining12-monthperiod(fourthprofessionalyear) includesfour(4)rotationsofthreeorsixmonthduration. Threeoftherotationsarepredominantlyinoff-campus privatepractice,grouppracticeand/orhospitalsettings. Externshipsareclassifiedinto four categories,eachwith specificassociatededucationalobjectives:TheEye Institute,interprofessional/collaborativecarehospitalbasedsite,oculardiseaseand privatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

OPT8801-Externship2(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation. ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire fourthyear.Clinicalexternships

aretheculminationofthepatientcarepreparation programsofSalusUniversity.Theonandoff-campus clinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(ProfessionalPractice 1-7)duringthefirst2-1/2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefirstexternship(springsemester)ofthe thirdprogramyearisaprimarycareoff-campusrotation. Theremaining12-monthperiod(fourthprofessionalyear) includesfour(4)rotationsofthreeorsixmonthduration. Threeoftherotationsarepredominantlyinoff-campus privatepractice,grouppracticeand/orhospitalsettings. Externshipsareclassifiedinto four categories,eachwith specificassociatededucationalobjectives:TheEye Institute,interprofessional/collaborativecarehospitalbasedsite,oculardiseaseand privatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

OPT8802-Externship3(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation. ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire fourthyear.Clinicalexternships aretheculminationofthepatientcarepreparation programsofSalusUniversity.Theonandoff-campus clinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(ProfessionalPractice 1-7)duringthefirst2-1/2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefirstexternship(springsemester)ofthe thirdprogramyearisaprimarycareoff-campusrotation. Theremaining12-monthperiod(fourthprofessionalyear) includesfour(4)rotationsofthreeorsixmonthduration. Threeoftherotationsarepredominantlyinoff-campus privatepractice,grouppracticeand/orhospitalsettings. Externshipsareclassifiedinto four categories,eachwith specificassociatededucationalobjectives:TheEye Institute,interprofessional/collaborativecarehospitalbasedsite,oculardiseaseand privatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

OPT8803-Externship4(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation.

ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire fourthyear.Clinicalexternships aretheculminationofthepatientcarepreparation programsofSalusUniversity.Theonandoff-campus clinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(ProfessionalPractice 1-7)duringthefirst2-1/2 yearsofthecoreprogram preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefirstexternship(springsemester)ofthe thirdprogramyearisaprimarycareoff-campusrotation. Theremaining12-monthperiod(fourthprofessionalyear) includesfour(4)rotationsofthreeorsixmonthduration. Threeoftherotationsarepredominantlyinoff-campus privatepractice,grouppracticeand/orhospitalsettings. Externshipsareclassifiedinto four categories,eachwith specificassociatededucationalobjectives:TheEye Institute,interprofessional/collaborativecarehospitalbasedsite,oculardiseaseand privatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

OPT8804-Externship5(10)

ClinicalexternshipsoftheSalusUniversityPennsylvania CollegeofOptometry(PCO) areaseriesofclinical rotationstovarioussitesforpatientcare.Theintentofthe externshipsistoprovidetheoptometric studentthe opportunitytobetrainedbyoutstandingpractitionersin primaryand/orsecondaryeye care.Externshipsarean integralpartofthecurriculumandaredesignedto transformtheoptometricstudentintoacomplete health careprofessionalwhocanapplyscientific knowledgein concertwithclinicalinsightandoverallconcernforthe patient.TheUniversityiscommittedtoprovidingstudents withthehighestqualityeducation.

ClinicalexternshipsbegininMarchofthethird yearand proceedthroughtheentire fourthyear.Clinicalexternships aretheculminationofthepatientcarepreparation programsofSalusUniversity.Theonandoff-campus clinicalexperiencesattheUniversity(ProfessionalPractice 1-7)duringthefirst2-1/2 yearsofthecoreprogram

preparethestudentinthebasicclinicalskillsso thatthe studentcanassumethemoreintensiveclinicaldemandsof externships.Thefirstexternship(springsemester)ofthe thirdprogramyearisaprimarycareoff-campusrotation. Theremaining12-monthperiod(fourthprofessionalyear) includesfour(4)rotationsofthreeorsixmonthduration. Threeoftherotationsarepredominantlyinoff-campus privatepractice,grouppracticeand/orhospitalsettings. Externshipsareclassifiedinto four categories,eachwith specificassociatededucationalobjectives:TheEye Institute,interprofessional/collaborativecarehospitalbasedsite,oculardiseaseand privatepracticecontact lens/specialty/primarycare.

OTD-OccupationalTherapy Doctorate

OTD7001-InterprofessionalApproachtoHealth(3)

Thisdoctoralseminarexposesstudentsto majortheories andresearchabouttheprocessofinterprofessional collaborationand looksatthe featuresofsuccessful interprofessionalteamsandteamleaders.Thiscourse will alsogivestudentstheopportunitytodelveintospecific topicsintheliteratureoninterprofessionalcollaboration that willinformtheir chosenspecialtyareaofstudyinthe OTDprogram.

OTD7002-TeachinginHigherEducation(2)

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsfortheroleofteachingin graduateprogramsandcourses.Students willlearnhowto developsyllabi,coursecontent,andcourseassessment. Instructionalmethodsand strategiesforenhancingstudent learningandteachingwithtechnologywillbeintroduced andapplied.Studentswilllearnhowtotransitionand thriveinacademia.

OTD7003-AdvancedOccupation-BasedPerspectives (2)

Thiscourseexaminesthe multifacetedaspectsofhuman occupations.Itwillincludeperspectivesfrom OccupationalScience,EcologicalModelsofOccupation, ModelofHumanOccupation, CanadianModelsof OccupationalPerformanceandEngagement,andPerson, Environment,Occupationmodel.Thecoursewill emphasizestrength-basedapproaches,including enablement,relevantpositive psychologicalconstructsand interpersonalinfluencesthatfacilitateparticipationinthe clients’meaningfulrolesand occupations.

OTD7004-GrantWritingandDisseminating Scholarship (3)

Thiscourse willintroducestudentstotheprocessof bringingtheir capstone worktothescholarlycommunity. Aspartofthiscourse,students willcreateaconference proposal,completeagrantapplication,andunderstandthe processofsubmittingto apeer-reviewjournal.

OTD7501-UnderstandingVisualDeficitsand Their RelationshiptoOccupation(3)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudents witha strong understandingoftheanatomyandphysiologyofthevisual system,andanunderstandingofthe3-componentmodel ofvision,andtherelationship betweenvisionand occupation.Theliteraturewillbeexploredrelativetothe prevalenceofvisionproblemsinboththepediatric populationandtheacquiredbraininjurypopulation. Importanttopicalareasaboutvisioninthepediatricand acquiredbraininjurypopulationswillbeexplored.

OTD7502-VisionTesting/Screening(3)

Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudents withan understandingofthe historyofvisionscreeningandhowto selectappropriatescreeningtests. Abatteryofvision screeningtestsappropriateforboththepediatricand acquiredbraininjurypopulationswillbe presented. Studentswillberequiredtoperformeach screeningtestona minimumof3subjects.

OTD7530-RemedialVisionRehab1:VisualIntegrity andVisualEfficiencyProblems(3)

Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstoprovide remedialvisionrehabilitation(visiontherapy) forvisual efficiencyproblemswhile workingwithoptometrists.The coursewillbeginwithacompletereviewofthevarious treatmentmodalitiesavailabletoeyecareprofessionals whentreatingbothvisualintegrityandvisualefficiency problemsinthepediatricand acquiredbraininjury populations.Thehistoryofvisiontherapywillbeexplored andareasofcontroversywill bediscussed.Studentswill berequiredtoreviewtheliteraturetounderstand the currentevidenceabouttheeffectivenessofvisiontherapy forvariousvisualefficiencyproblems.Studentswillhave anintensive five-day,on-site workshopdesignedto providethemwithexperience performingremedialvision rehabilitation.Whenreturninghome,students willbe requiredtoperformeachvisiontherapytechniquewitha minimumoftwosubjects.

OTD7531-RemedialVisionRehab2:EyeMovement AndVisualInformationProcessingProblems(3)

Thisintensive/on-campuscourseisdesignedtoprepare studentstoprovideremedialvisionrehabilitation(vision therapy)foreye movement,visualinformationprocessing, andvisualfieldlossproblemswhileworkingwith optometrists.Thecoursewillbeginwithacompletereview ofthe varioustreatmentmodalitiesavailabletoeyecare professionalswhentreatingeyemovement,visual informationprocessing,andvisual field problemsinthe pediatricandacquiredbraininjurypopulations.Students willberequiredtoreviewtheliteraturetounderstand the currentevidenceabouttheeffectivenessofvisiontherapy visualinformationprocessingproblems.Studentswillhave anintensive5-day,on-site workshopdesignedto provide themwithexperienceperformingremedialvision rehabilitation.Whenreturninghome,students willbe requiredtoperformeachvisiontherapytechniquewitha minimumof2subjects.

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7701-Health&WellnessAcrossthe LifeCycle

Thisdoctoralseminar willexaminemajortheoriesand researchonbio-psycho-social healthand wellnessacross thelifespanfromchildhood,throughadulthood (relationship/familydevelopment, workyears,and changing women'shealthneeds),post-worklifeincluding newconceptualizationsofhealthyretirements.These holisticperspectiveswillbeintegrated withOccupational Therapyconceptualmodelsandpractice,including lifestyleredesign,chronicillnessself-management,aswell asrelevantcomplementaryandintegrativepractices,and processesthatwillenablepositivechange.Explorationof thehealthand wellnessneedsandvulnerabilitiesofpeople withdisabilityoratriskfordisabilitywillbeincluded.

OTD

7702-GlobalandCulturalPerspectivesofHealth andHealthPolicy

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Thiscourseprovidesstudents withanoverviewofglobal healthandhealthpolicyandfocusesonthesocial, economicandenvironmentalfactorsthatimpactthehealth ofpopulationsaroundtheworld.Healthproblems discussedincludebutarenotlimitedto, malnutrition, injury,disasters, mental healthdisordersandchronic diseases.Emphasisisontheepidemiologyofglobalhealth issues,andthepoliciesandinterventionsthataddressthese concerns.Theroleoftheoccupationaltherapistinglobal andpopulationhealthisstressedthroughoutthecourse.

OTD

7703-HealthPromotioninGroups,Communities &Populations(3)

Thisintensive/on-campuscourseisdesignedtoprovide students withconceptsofcommunityhealthandhealth promotion,aswellaspopulationpreventionstrategies. Integrationofepidemiologicalresearchwithprinciplesof collaboration,buildingpartnerships,lifestyle strategies. andcoalitiondevelopment willbecovered.Specificneeds ofcertaingroupsorcommunitiesparticularlythose with disabilitiesorchronicillnesseswhooccupationaltherapists treatwillbediscussed.

OTD7704-InnovativeOccupationalTherapyHealth andWellnessPractices(3)

Thisintensive/on-campusclassisdesignedtoexplore contemporaryhealthand wellnessopportunitiesand envisionfuturepossibilitiesforOccupationalTherapists (OT)broughtaboutchangesinthehealthcarefunding landscapeand society. Someofthetopicswillexplore occupationaltherapyopportunitiesinprimarycare, definingthe OT roleinself-managementofchronic conditions,ergonomicsadvances,innovativecommunity accessibilityinitiativesforchildrenandfamilies, transitionalserviceandsupportforpeoplewith developmentaldisabilitiesoraginginplace,and technology.Thiscoursehastakenstudentstocutting-edge accessible museums/planningplaygroundsfor children/familieswithdisabilities,andprogressive communityservicesfor youngadults withdisabilities.

OTD8001-DoctoralCapstoneResearchMethods(3)

Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparethestudentforthe OccupationalTherapyDoctoralCapstoneproject.Arange ofDoctoralCapstoneoptionswillbecovered,including, butnotlimitedtoasystematic review,aqualitativeor quantitative study,andprogram/manualdevelopment. Topicsalso willincludesearching,evaluatingand synthesizingrelevantresearchliterature,developinga researchquestionfromtheliteratureorfrompractice, introductiontosystematicallycollectingandcodingdata (qualitativelyorquantitatively),learningaboutan appropriateresearchorprogramevaluationdesignanddata analysismethod.Thecoursewillculminateinawelldevelopedideaforadoctoralcapstoneproject(acceptable totheDoctoralCapstoneDesigninstructoranddoctoral capstone mentor).

OTD8002-DoctoralCapstoneDesign(4)

Thecontentemphasisforthiscoursewill focusona) developingacapstoneproposal,and b)learningmethods

fordataanalysisorprogramassessment/outcomes. Studentswillgothroughtheinstitutionalreviewboard (IRB)processaspartofthiscourse.

OTD8030-DoctoralCapstoneProject1(1)

Oncethecapstone mentorisassigned(andconsentstothe proposal),thementorandcourseinstructor willhelpthe studentrefineand guidetheprojectdevelopmentand implementationtothefinalpresentation.

OTD8031-DoctoralCapstoneProject2(1)

Oncethecapstone mentorisassigned(andconsentstothe proposal),thementorandcourseinstructor willhelpthe studentrefineand guidetheprojectdevelopmentand implementationtothefinalpresentation.

OTD8032-DoctoralCapstoneProjectAdvisement1 (1)

OTD8033-DoctoralCapstoneThesis&Defense(0)

Thecontentemphasisforthiscoursewill focusona) developingacapstoneproposal,and b)learningmethods fordataanalysisorprogramassessment/outcomes. Studentswillgothroughtheinstitutionalreviewboard (IRB)processaspartofthiscourse.

OTD8034-DoctoralCapstoneProjectAdvisement2 (1)

Thiscourseprovidesindividualized mentorshiptostudents throughtheconclusionofthe DoctoralCapstoneProject process,addingpersonalizedandspecializedguidanceto theirexperience froma knowledgeable mentorinthe student’schosenspecialtyareaand fromtheDoctoral Capstone Projectcourseinstructor.Thecourseis structuredtoindividuallysupporteachstudentthroughthe datacollection,analysis,andconclusionpartsofthe capstoneresearchprocess.Thiscourseisnotincludedin therequired30-creditcourseOTDprogram. Thiscourseis anadditionalcourse forstudentswhodesireasecond attempttocompletetheDoctoralCapstoneProjectand completetheOTDprogram.

PAS-PhysicianAssistantStudies

PAS5001-GrossHumanAnatomy1(3)

GrossHumanAnatomy1providesPhysicianAssistant students withanextensivebackgroundinhumananatomy throughlecture,laboratory,andindependentlearning exercises.Thecoursewillhaveaclinicalemphasisand willprovidefoundationalsupportfortheClinical

Medicine,PhysicalDiagnosis, andAcuteandInvasive Medicinecourses.Thelaboratoryportionwillconsistof fullcadaverdissection,examinationofprosectedcadavers, models,diagnosticimaging,aswellasthe Anatomage virtualdissectiontableaddressingthefollowing anatomicalregions:back,thoracicandabdominalwalls, thoracicviscera,abdominopelvicviscera,pelvisand perineum,headand neck.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5002-MedicalMicrobiologyandGenetics(2)

Thiscourseprovidesasystematicorgan-basedreviewof infectiousdiseaseagentsandtheprinciplesandtechniques employedintheirlaboratorydiagnosis.Itexploresthe protectivemechanismsandresponsebytheimmune systeminmountingdefensesagainstcommonpathogens encounteredinclinicalpractice.Thecoursealsointroduces thebasicconceptsofgenetics, inheritancepatterns,genetic testingandscreeningand will correlatetheeffectsof geneticalterationstoclinicaldisease.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5003-BehavioralScience(2.5)

Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttothenormaland abnormalpsychologicaldevelopmentofpediatric,adult andgeriatricpatients.Throughlectures,assignedreadings andcasestudysessions,thestudent willdevelopthe knowledge,skills,andattitudesnecessaryforthe evaluationand managementofpatientsandtheirfamilies withbehavioraland mental healthdisorders.Instruction willincludebutisnotlimited to:thepsychiatricinterview, moodandpersonalitydisorders, somatoform/factitious/dissociativedisorders,psychotic disorders,mentalhealth, substanceabuse,domestic violence,and endoflifecare.Theneedsofvulnerable populationsand management ofpsychiatricemergencies willalsobereviewed.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS

5007-PASeminar(1)

ThiscourseisdesignedtointroducePhysicianAssistant (PA)studentstopertinentissuesofmedicalpracticeand thePAroleinprovidingquality,patient-centeredcare.The courseisdesignedtoexposethePAstudenttoaspectsof medicineandpatientcarethatarenotcontained withinthe clinicalmedicineandscience curricula. Asarequirement ofstudentparticipationinclinicalexperiences,instruction willbeprovidedregardingthe HealthInsurancePortability andAccountabilityAct(HIPAA),theOccupationalSafety andHealthAdministration(OSHA),andsafetyprecaution

guidelinesrelatedtoblood-bornepathogens. Documentation,billingandcoding,reimbursement,quality assurance,riskmanagement,and medicolegalissueswill beintroducedinthiscourseandrevisitedintheTransition toPracticecourseduringtheClinicalPhaseofthe curriculum.Withqualityimprovementinmind,givingand receivingfeedbackandreflectivepractice willbe discussed.Thecoursewillalsotouchonthe historyand evolutionofthePAprofessioninU.S. medicine,thestatus, trends,andcharacteristicsofPAhealthcareproviders, theireducation,regulation,practicepatterns,external relations,andprofessionalorganizations.Issuesrelatedto PAhealthworkforcepolicyarepresented,alongwith aspectsofPApracticeeconomics, specialization,PA politicalissues,governmentinhealthcare,andthe globalizationofthePAconcept.PAmentalhealthand wellnessandprofessionalismwillalsobeaddressed.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5008-AcuteandInvasiveMedicine(3)

Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparethephysicianassistant studentforevaluating, managing,andprovidingtreatment topatientsintheacutecaresettingaswellasmanagement oftheoperativepatient.Generalconceptsoftheacute managementofunexpectedinjuriesandillnessesaswellas surgicalconceptssuchasindicationsforsurgicalreferral, pre-operativepatientassessment,principlesofanesthesia, intra-operative managementandpost-operativecareand complicationswillbepresented.Thecourseemphasizes emergentdiagnosis,stabilization,medicalandsurgical management,andemergencyandoperativeprocedures.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SummerSemester.

PAS5009-CommunityHealth(1)

Thisonesemestercourseisdesignedtointegrateaspectsof healththatimpactindividuals andthecommunitiesin whichtheylivethatfalloutsidethescopeofphysical medicine.Studentswillexploretherolesofpublichealth, socialandbehavioralsciences,socialdeterminantsof health,socioeconomicsandculturalconsiderationsthatare integraltotheprovisionofquality,patient-centered medicalcare.Additionally,studentswilladdresscourse contentrelatedtovulnerablepopulations,preventive health,effectiveandappropriatepatientcommunication, and medicalethics.Byintegratingthesetopicswiththe medicalknowledgelearnedinothercoursework,students willbebetterpreparedtointeractwithandprovideholistic medicalcaretopatients fromavarietyofbackgroundsand thebroadercommunity.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5011-GrossHumanAnatomy2(1)

AsacontinuationofGrossHumanAnatomy1,this comprehensivecourseisdesignedtoprovidePhysician Assistantstudentswithanextensivebackgroundingross humananatomythroughlecture,laboratory,and independentlearningexercises.Thecourse will havea clinicalemphasisand willprovidefoundationalsupportfor theClinicalMedicine,PhysicalDiagnosis,andAcuteand InvasiveMedicine courses.Thelaboratoryportionwill consistoffullcadaverdissection,examinationofprosected cadavers, models,diagnosticimaging,aswellasthe Anatomagevirtualdissectiontableaddressingtheupper andlowerextremities.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5030-PhysiologyandPathophysiology1(3)

Thiscourseisthefirstofthreesequentialcoursesthat providesinstructioninnormalphysiologyandalso pathophysiologyofdisease.Organsystemmodulesare aligned withthoseinthe ClinicalMedicine1and Pharmacology1courses.Topicsincludebasiccellular functionaswellasthephysiology/pathophysiologyofthe hematologic,immunologic,integumentary,auditory, ophthalmic,respiratory,andcardiovascularsystems.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5031-PhysiologyandPathophysiology2(2.5)

Thiscourseisthesecondofthreesequentialcourseswhich providesinstructioninthenormalphysiologyand pathophysiologyofdisease.Organsystemmodulesare aligned withthoseinthe ClinicalMedicine2and Pharmacology2courses.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5032-PhysiologyandPathophysiology3(2)

Thiscourseisthethirdofthreesequentialcourseswhich provideinstructioninthe normalphysiologyand pathophysiologyofdiseaseasitpertainstotheendocrine, hematologic,oncologic,andreproductivesystems.The normalphysiologicchangesassociated withpregnancyare alsoexplored.Diagnostic modalitiesareintroduced where applicable.Organsystemmodulesarealigned withthose inthe ClinicalMedicineandPharmacologycourses.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SummerSemester.

PAS5040-PharmacologyandClinicalTherapeutics1 (2)

Thisisthe firstofthreecoursesinPharmacologyand

ClinicalTherapeutics.Thiscoursewillintroducestudents tothegeneralprinciplesofpharmacologyandthe applicationoftheseprinciplestopatientcaresituations. Studentswilllearntheprinciplesofpharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics,andpharmacogenetics. Itprovidesan overviewofdosageformulationsanddose-response relationships.Instructionrelatedtoadrug’smechanismof action,sideeffects,toxicity,andcontraindicationswillbe covered.Druginteractionsandpolypharmacywillalsobe reviewed.Theclassesofpharmaceuticalswillparallelthe bodysystembeingstudiedinClinicalMedicine1.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5041-PharmacologyandClinicalTherapeutics2 (1.5)

Thisisthe secondofthreecoursesinPharmacologyand ClinicalTherapeutics.Thiscoursewillintroducestudents tothegeneralprinciplesofpharmacologyandthe applicationoftheseprinciplestopatientcaresituations. Studentswilllearntheprinciplesofpharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamicsand pharmacogenetics.Itprovidesan overviewofdosageformulationsanddose-response relationships.Instructionrelatedtoadrug’smechanismof action,sideeffects,toxicity,andcontraindicationswillalso becovered.Druginteractionsandpolypharmacywillbe reviewed.Theclassesofpharmaceuticalswillparallelthe bodysystems studiedinClinicalMedicine2.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5042-PharmacologyandClinicalTherapeutics3 (1.5)

ThisisthethirdofthreecoursesinPharmacologyand ClinicalTherapeutics.Thiscoursewillintroducestudents tothegeneralprinciplesofpharmacologyandthe applicationoftheseprinciplestopatientcaresituations. Studentswilllearntheprinciplesofpharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamicsand pharmacogenetics. Itprovidesan overviewofdosageformulationsanddose-response relationships.Instructionrelatedtoadrug’smechanismof action,sideeffects,toxicity,contraindicationswillalsobe covered.Druginteractionsandpolypharmacywillalsobe reviewed.Theclassesofpharmaceuticalswillparallelthe bodysystembeingstudiedinClinicalMedicine3.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SummerSemester.

PAS5050-ClinicalProblemSolving 1(2.5)

Usingaproblem-basedlearningformatinasmallgroup setting,studentswilllearntosynthesizethe medical knowledgeandskillsobtainedthroughoutthecurriculum anddevelopthecriticalthinkingskillsintegraltoclinical

problem-solving.Throughthe applicationofself-discovery andintegrationofclinicalreasoning,studentswillengage inmedicaldecision-makingbasedonevidence-based practice.Patientcaseswillrelatetotheorgansystems studiedintheClinicalMedicinecourses.

Additionally,studentswillbeinvolvedinpreclinical experiences.Theseshadowingexperienceswillhavea primarycarefocus,butwillalsoexposestudentsto specialtypracticeandotherancillaryservicesof medicine.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoobservethe applicationofthe knowledge,skills,andprofessional attributeslearnedintheclassroom.Studentswillobserve theproviderandpatientinteractionsduringthemajorityof theexperiences,however,somepreceptorsmayallow studentsdirectinteractionwithpatientsastheirknowledge andskillsprogress.Thepreclinicalexperiencesserveasan introductiontopractice-based medicineandaprecursorto theclinicalyearoftheProgram.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5051-ClinicalProblemSolving 2(1.5)

Usingacase-basedlearningapproach,studentswill synthesizethe medicalknowledgeacquiredthroughoutthe curriculumanddevelopthecriticalthinkingskillsintegral toclinicalproblemsolving.Eachweekstudentswillbe assignedrequiredreadings, which willreinforceand supporttheir learningofavarietyoftopicsencountered throughoutthecurriculum.Largegroupsessionswill utilizeachiefcomplainttodriveavarietyofsystemsbaseddifferentialdiagnoses.Throughfacilitatedclass discussion,studentswillchoosea‘clinicalpath’to explore,describingthediagnosticandtherapeuticoptions appropriateinthe managementofthediseaseprocesses.

TheCultureinMedicalEthics workshop will utilizesmall group andlargerclassdiscussionstoanalyzepracticebasedscenarioscomplicatedbyconflict,ethical,and professionalconcernswhileconsideringthecultural implicationsthatmustalsoberecognizedandvalued when makingmedicaldecisions.

Studentswillbeinvolvedinweekly“pre-clinical” experiences.Theexperienceswillhaveaprimarycare focus,but willalsoexposethe studentstoprimaryand specialtypracticeandotherancillaryservicesof medicine. Studentswillinitiallyobserveand may, accordingtotheirskillsand withpreceptorsupervision, sequentiallyincreasetheirindependence,applyingthe knowledge,skills,andprofessionalattributestheyare learningintheclassroom.Thisservesastheintroduction topractice-based medicineandaprecursor totheclinical

yearoftheProgram.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SummerSemester.

PAS5060-PhysicalDiagnosis1(2.5)

Thisisthe firstofthreesequentialcoursesdesignedto preparethestudenttoelicitacomplete medicalhistory, performaphysicalexamination,and appropriately documenttheir findings.Studentswillbetrainedto demonstrate sensitivitytogender,ageandcultural backgroundintheirinteractionwithpatients.Inadditionto lectureandlaboratoryinstruction,studentswillbeafforded theopportunitytopracticetheirhistorytakingand examinationtechniquesduringfaculty-supervised hospital experiences.Onlinetrainingmodules,lecturesandlive demonstrationswillbeused.Aseachbodysystemis reviewed,emphasisisplacedontheunderstandingofthe relationship betweenpresentingsignsandsymptomsand theirphysiologicorpathophysiologicorigins.Therewill alsobea workshop withthePhiladelphiaMuseumofArt includedinthiscoursethatfocusesontheartof observationanditscorrelationtoclinicalcare.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5061-PhysicalDiagnosis2(1.5)

Thisisthe secondofthreesequentialPhysicalDiagnosis coursesdesignedtopreparethephysicianassistant student toelicita medicalhistory,performaphysicalexamination andappropriatelydocumenttheirfindings.Studentswillbe trainedtodemonstratesensitivitytogender,ageand culturalbackgroundintheirinteractionswithpatients. Lectures,videolinksandlivedemonstrationswillbeused. Aseachbodysystemisreviewed,emphasisisplacedon theunderstandingoftherelationshipbetweenpresenting signsandsymptomsandtheir physiologicor pathophysiologicorigins.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5062-PhysicalDiagnosis3(1)

Thiscourseisthethirdina seriesofthreecourses.The coursewillutilizethecompetenciesacquiredinPhysical Diagnosis1and 2asthe foundationuponwhichthe studentwillcontinuetorefinetheirskillsinperformingthe focused medicalhistoryandphysical examination. Additionally,thecourse willfacilitate criticalthinkinginthe student’sapproachto thepatient withaphysicalcomplaint.Courseformatwillinclude lectures,small grouppracticesessions,andstandardized patientencounters. Appropriatedocumentationofthe focusedhistoryandphysicalastaughtinPhysical Diagnosis2 willbereinforcedinthiscourse. Asapartof

thiscourse,students willparticipateinthe secondofatwopartworkshopseriesatthePhiladelphiaMuseumofArt. Thisworkshop will focusonappreciatingperspective, developingempathy,andidentifyingandreflectingon personalbiasesandtheirimpactonclinicalcare.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SummerSemester.

PAS5102-IntegrativeMedicineandNutrition(1)

Integrative medicineviewsthepatientholisticallyand focusesontheincorporationofcomplementaryand alternative medicineintoconventional medicalpractice. Thiscourseisdesignedtoobjectivelyintroducethestudent tothevarioustherapiesassociated withcomplementary andalternative medicineaswellastoassesstheirsafety andeffectiveness.Clinically-tailorednutritionanddietary recommendationsarereviewed.Aspartofthiscourse, studentsparticipateinaservicelearningopportunity.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5130-ClinicalMedicine1(4.5)

Thisisthe firstofthreesequential ClinicalMedicine courses. Usinganorgan-basedsystemsapproach,this courseprovidesinstructionintheetiology,clinical presentation,diagnostic modalities,differentialdiagnoses, assessment,and management ofcommonmedical conditions.Thecoursebuildsonlecturesinnormal physiologyandpathophysiologyandfollowsanin-depth discussionoftreatmentmodalitiesinthePharmacology andClinicalTherapeutics1Course.Areasofstudy include:Dermatology,OcularMedicine,Otolaryngology, Pulmonology,andCardiology.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5131-ClinicalMedicine2(6)

Thisisthe secondofthreesequentialClinicalMedicine courses. Usinganorgan-basedsystemsapproach,this courseprovidesinstructionintheetiology,clinical presentation,diagnostic modalities,differentialdiagnoses, assessmentand managementofcommonmedical conditions.ThecoursebuildsonlecturesinPhysiology andPathophysiology2andcorrelateswithanin-depth discussionoftreatmentmodalitiesinPharmacologyand ClinicalTherapeutics2course.Areasofstudyinclude: Gastroenterology,Nephrology,Urology,Neurology, Geriatrics,Orthopedics,Rheumatology,andPediatrics.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5132-ClinicalMedicine3(6)

ThisisthethirdofthreesequentialClinicalMedicine

courses.Usinganorgan-basedsystemsapproach,this courseprovidesinstructionontheetiology,clinical presentation,diagnostic modalities,differentialdiagnoses, assessmentand managementofcommonmedical conditions.ThecoursebuildsonlecturesinPhysiology andPathophysiology3andthetreatmentmodalitiesin PharmacologyandClinicalTherapeutics3.Areasofstudy include:Endocrinology,Gynecology,Obstetrics,Sexual andGenderMinorityHealth,Hematology/Oncology,and InfectiousDisease.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SummerSemester.

PAS5140-AdvancedClinicalSkillsI(2)

Aspartoftheintegratedphysicianassistantcurricula, AdvancedClinicalSkills(ACS)isacompanioncoursefor ClinicalMedicine1,2and3.AdvancedClinicalSkills1is thefirstofthreeclinicalskillscourses.Studentswilllearn tousea widevarietyofdiagnosticand treatment modalitiesthroughacombinationoflecturesand laboratorycasediscussions.Thepracticeofevidencebasedmedicineisintegratedthroughoutthecourse where applicable.Attheendofthiscoursestudentswillhave the opportunitytointerpretradiographs,electrocardiograms (ECGs),andlaboratoryvalues.

Offered:DidacticPhase,FallSemester.

PAS5141-AdvancedClinicalSkills2(3)

AdvancedClinicalSkills(ACS)2isthesecondofthree clinicalskillscourses.Throughacombinationoflectures, demonstrations,andpracticesessions,studentswilllearn tousea widevarietyofdiagnosticand treatment modalitiesandprocedures.Studentswilllearnaboutthe indicationsandlimitationsofdescribedprocedures,and determine whenapatientshouldbereferredtoaspecialist forfurthercare.Eachclinicalskilllabexperience willbe precededbyalectureand/orarequiredreadingand video. Thecoursealsoincludeslabworkshopsthatwillfocuson theapplicationandinterpretationoflaboratoryvaluesfor givenclinicalscenarios.Students willjustifytheirlab ordersand discussthelabinterpretationsinsmallgroupsto effectivelyassess,treatandeducateapatient withina givenclinicalscenario.Lecturesonradiologictestsandthe interpretationofsuchtestswillbeprovided.BasicLife Support(BLS)andAdvanced CardiacLifeSupport (ACLS)certificationsponsoredbythe AmericanHeart Association(AHA)willalsobeprovided.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SpringSemester.

PAS5142-AdvancedClinicalSkills3(2.5)

Aspartoftheintegratedphysicianassistantcurricula,

AdvancedClinicalSkills(ACS)isthecompanioncourse forClinicalMedicine. ACS3 isthethirdofathree-course series.Studentswillengageinlectures,demonstrations, andpracticesessions. Areasofstudywillincludebutare notlimitedto:slitlampexamination,suturing,surgical gowningandgloving, venipuncture,injections,andIV placements.Thecoursealsoincludesthree(3)lab workshopsthatwillfocusontheapplicationand interpretationoflaboratoryvaluesforgivenclinical scenarios.Studentswilljustifytheirlabordersand discuss thelabinterpretationsinsmallgroupstoeffectivelyassess, treatandeducateapatient withina givenclinical scenario. Lecturesonradiologictestsandinterpretationofsuchtests willbeprovided.PediatricAdvanced LifeSupport(PALS) certificationsponsoredbytheAmericanHeartAssociation (AHA) willalsobeprovided.

Offered:DidacticPhase,SummerSemester.

PAS5930-CapstoneProject1(0.5)

The“CapstoneProject”fortheSalusUniversityPhysician AssistantProgramisatwo-partfaculty-guided independent studycourse. CapstoneProject1and Capstone Project2culminateinagraduate-levelpaper, suitable forsubmissiontoapeer-reviewedjournal,anda relatedProjectPresentation. Combined,thesearepartofa summativeevaluationthatwillbeusedto measure cognitiveandaffectivedomainsatapointnearthe completionoftheprogram.

ThegraduatepaperisanAmericanMedicalAssociation (AMA) formatresearchpaperbasedonapatientcaseora conditionseenduringtheclinicalyear,oramedically relevanttopicofinterest.Itaffordsthestudentthe opportunitytodemonstratecriticalthinkingskillsaswell astheapplicationofevidence-basedmedicineinhealth care. Projectpresentationsarecommoninthescientific and medicalenvironmentand areusedinavarietyofways todiscussandpresentspecific medicaltopics.Thepaper andpresentationwillservenotonlyasastudentand programevaluationtool,butasawaytobringthevarious Salusdisciplinestogetherforinterdisciplinarystudentand facultydevelopment.

InCapstoneProject1,underfacultyguidance,atopic proposal(aresearchquestionorhypothesis)isdeveloped, aninitialoutlineiscreated,aliteraturereviewis conducted,andtheinitialdraftoftheintroductionand methodologysectionsarecompleted.InCapstoneProject 2,anabstract,bodyofthepaper withdiscussion,and recommendationsandconclusions willbecompletedand serveasthefoundationforthe ProjectPresentation.

Offered:ClinicalPhase,SpringQuarter.

PAS5931-CapstoneProject2(0.5)

The“CapstoneProject”fortheSalusUniversityPhysician AssistantProgramisatwo-partfaculty-guided independent studycourse. CapstoneProject2continues theprocessstartedinCapstoneProject1culminatingina graduate-levelpaper,suitableforsubmissiontoapeerreviewedjournal,and arelatedProjectPresentation. In Capstone Project2,anabstract,thebodyofthepaper with results,discussion,andconclusions willbecompletedand serveasthefoundationforthe ProjectPresentation. Combined,thesearepartofasummativeevaluationtool usedto measurecognitiveand affectivedomainsatapoint nearthecompletionoftheprogram.

ThegraduatepaperisanAmericanMedicalAssociation (AMA) formatresearchpaperbasedonapatientcaseor conditionseenduringtheclinicalyear,oramedically relevanttopicofinterest.Itaffordsthestudentthe opportunitytodemonstratecriticalthinkingskillsaswell astheapplicationofevidence-basedmedicineinhealth care. ProjectPresentationsarecommoninthescientific and medicalenvironmentand areusedinavarietyofways todiscussandpresentspecific medicaltopics.

TheProjectPresentationrelaysanin-depthpresentationof thetopic. Thestudent willpresenttheirclinicalquestion, outliningthecriticalthinking, decision-making,and evidence-basedprocessthatledtotheresearch conclusions. Thepresentation willalsoincludeany practice-basedlearningandsystems-basedissuesthatwere encounteredbythestudent. Theprofessionalmannerin whichthestudentdeliversthe presentationwillbean importantaspectofthisevent.

Offered:ClinicalPhase,FallSession.

PAS6200-EmergencyMedicineClinicalRotation(4.5)

Thefive(5) weekEmergencyMedicinerotationtakes placeinahospitalemergencydepartmentprovidingthe studentwithexposuretobothurgentcareaswellasacute medicalandsurgicalconditions.Studentswillfunctionas partofamulti-disciplinaryteam, workingcollaboratively withhealthcareprovidersfromalldisciplines.Through supervisedpatientcontact,the student willgainexperience inperformingdirectedhistoryandphysicalexaminations, documentingpatientencounters,and assessingand managingepisodicillness.Thestudent willalsobe affordedopportunitiestoperformtheclinicalskills commonwithinthe EmergencyMedicinesetting.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year

oftheProgram.

PAS6201-SurgeryClinicalRotation(4.5)

Thefive(5) weekSurgeryrotationprovidesthestudent withexposuretothesurgicalsetting,affordingthe opportunitytoapplythebasic principlesofsurgery acquiredthroughthedidacticSurgerycourse.Through practicalexperience,thestudent willengageinthe evaluationand managementofpatientsencountering surgicalproblems.Students willparticipateinoperating roomproceduresandtechniques,and will work collaborativelywiththe surgicalteam.Studentswillbe exposedtoallaspectsofthesurgicalprocessincludingpreoperative,intra-operativeandpost-operativepatientcare.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PAS6202-InternalMedicineClinicalRotation(4.5)

Thefive(5) weekInternalMedicinerotationtakesplacein anoutpatientorhospitalsetting,exposingthestudentto the medicalmanagementofanadultpatientpopulation. Throughsupervisedpatientcontact,the student willgain experienceinperforminghistoryandphysical examinations,documentingpatientencounters,and assessingand managingtheacuteandchronicillnesses commonlyencounteredinthis medicalsetting.Students willdeveloptheknowledgeandattitudesnecessaryto providepatient-centeredhealtheducation.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PAS6203-Women'sHealth/PrenatalCareClinical Rotation(4.5)

Thefive(5) weekWomen’sHealth&PrenatalCare clinicalrotationtakesplaceinahospital,clinicand/or privatepracticesettingexposingthestudenttogynecologic andprenatalcare.Throughsupervisedpatientcontact,the studentwill gainexperienceinobtaininga women’shealth historyandperformingtheroutinegynecologicand prenatalexaminationsandassociatedclinicalskills.In additiontolearningappropriatedocumentationofthe patientencounter,thestudent willacquiretheknowledge andskillsnecessarytoassessand managetherangeof women’shealthconditionsthroughouttheirlifespan.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PAS6204-PediatricsClinicalRotation(4.5)

Thefive(5) weekPediatricsrotationtakesplaceinan

outpatientand/orinpatient settingexposingthestudentto thehealthcare needsofthepediatricpatientpopulation. Throughsupervisedpatientcontact,the student willgain experienceinperformingpediatrichistoryandphysical examinations,rangingfromneonatethroughadolescence. Studentswilldeveloptheknowledgeandattitudes necessarytointeractwithboththepediatricpatientand caregiver,documentpatientencounters,andassessand managebothcommonpediatricproblems,aswellasacute illness.Thestudent willbeaffordedtheopportunityto become familiar withnormalgrowthanddevelopment, immunizationschedules,nutritionalrequirements,and anticipatoryguidance.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PAS6206-Behavioral/MentalHealthClinicalRotation (4.5)

Thefive(5) weekBehavioral/MentalHealthrotationtakes placeinanoutpatient,and/orinpatientbehavioralhealth facility.Thestudentwillworkcollaborativelywiththe mentalhealthteamtoevaluate and managearangeof behavioral/mentalhealthissues.Throughsupervised patientcontact,thestudent willdeveloptheknowledgeand attitudesnecessarytoprovideongoingand/oremergent supportforthispatientpopulation.Emphasis willbe placedonrecognizingtherolesthatsocioeconomics, familyhealthhistory,andsocialinteractionsplayinthe courseofbehavioral/mentalhealthconditions.Inaddition, students willdevelopanunderstandingofthebarriersto treatment,aswellasthesupportresourcesavailable within thecommunity.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PAS6230-Elective1ClinicalRotation (4.5)

Elective1isafive(5) weekrotationthataffordsthe studentanopportunitytoincreasetheirknowledgebase andskillinanareaofclinicalinterest. Allelectivesmust beapprovedbythe ClinicalTeam.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PAS6231-Elective2ClinicalRotation(4.5)

Elective2courseisa five(5)weekrotationthataffordsthe studentanopportunitytoincreasetheirknowledgebase andskillanareaofclinicalinterest.Allelectivesmustbe approvedbytheClinicalTeam.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year

oftheProgram.

PAS

6240-FamilyMedicine/PrimaryCare1Clinical Rotation(4.5)

FamilyMedicine1isafive(5) weekrotationthattakes placeinanoutpatientprimarycaresettingexposingthe studenttothe medicalmanagementofpatientsthroughout theirlifespan.Throughsupervisedpatientcontact,the studentwill gainexperienceinperforminghistoryand physicalexaminations,documentingpatientencounters, andassessingand managingtheacuteandchronicillnesses commonlyencounteredinthe primarycaresetting. Studentswilldeveloptheknowledgeandattitudes necessarytoprovidepatient-centeredhealtheducation.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PAS6241-FamilyMedicine/PrimaryCare2Clinical Rotation(4.5)

FamilyMedicine2isafive(5) weekrotationthattakes placeinanoutpatientprimarycaresettingexposingthe studenttothe medicalmanagementofpatientsthroughout theirlifespan.Throughsupervisedpatientcontact,the studentwill gainexperienceinperforminghistoryand physicalexaminations,documentingpatientencounters, andassessingand managingtheacuteandchronicillnesses commonlyencounteredinthe primarycaresetting. Studentswilldeveloptheknowledgeandattitudes necessarytoprovidepatient-centeredhealtheducation.

Offered:Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthedidactic year oftheProgram.

PBP-PostBaccalaureateProgram

PBP5001-Microbiology&Immunology(3)

Thisisanintroductorycourse inmicrobiologyand immunology.Itexpandsupongeneralbiologicalconcepts includinginorganic,organic, biochemistry,cellstructure andfunction, metabolism,andgeneticsmechanisms.These conceptsareappliedtothemorphology,physiology, biochemistry,and genetic mechanismsofmicroorganisms includingviruses.Thecourseincludesasurveyofthe representativetypesofmicroorganismandtherole pathogenic microorganismincausingdiseasesand infections.Thecourse willconcludewithanexamination ofimmunologyand willexploresuchtopicsasinnateand adaptiveimmunity.

PBP5002-Biochemistry&Genetics(3)

Thiscourse willbeginbylookingatthemajor classesof

biologicalmoleculesincludingcarbohydrates,lipids, aminoacids,proteins,andnucleicacids.Studentswill examinethemetabolicpathwaysoflife,includingthe anabolicandcatabolicpathwaysforcarbohydrates,lipids, proteins,aminoacids,and nucleicacids. Enzymestructure andfunctionwillbediscussed astheyareimportant necessarycomponentsofanymetabolicpathwaysand humandiseases.

PBP5003-AnatomywithLab(4)

Thisisanintroductoryanatomycoursethatwillexamine theformandfunctionofthemajororgansystemsinthe humanbody.Thecourseinvolvesthestudyofboth microscopic(cellsandtissues) and macroscopicstructures (organsandorgansystems)Lecturetopicswillinclude homeostasis,integumentarysystem,skeletalsystem, muscularsystem,nervoussystem,cardiovascularsystem, respiratorysystem,digestivesystem,endocrine,renal system,andreproductivesystem.

PBP5004-HealthPsychology(3)

Thiscourseexaminesthelinkbetweenpsychologicalstates andphysicalhealth.Thecoursewilllookathow psychologyinfluencestheabilitytopromoteor maintain healthybehaviors,howpsychologycanaffectthe developmentandprognosisof diseasesand how psychologycanenhanceorderailtreatments.Studentswill beabletoapplythisunderstandingtodifferentareasof psychologysuchasbiological, social,developmentaland clinical.

PBP5005-BiostatisticsforHealthProfessionals(3)

Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsaninsightintothe conceptsanduseofstatisticsinthe medicalhealth sciences.Studentswillbeabletodescribedataandhow datacanbedisplayedanddistributedforstatisticalanalysis anddeterminethevalidityoraccuracyofthedata measurement.Students willbeexpectedtodesignand interpretdatadisplayssuchastablesandgraphs.Areasthat willbecoveredincludebut notlimitedtotheuseof statisticsinmedicalrelatedjournals,screeningtestsfor disease,andsurvivoranalysis.Uponcompletionofthis course,students willbeabletoapplystatisticstoreal world scenariosinhealthcare settings.

PBP5006-PhysiologywithLab(4)

Thisisanintroductoryphysiologycourseofthe major organsystems inthehumanbody.Thiscoursewillgive studentsabackgroundforunderstandingtherelationship betweenstructureand functionfromcellstotissuesto organsandorgansystemsthroughanexaminationof generalphysiologicalmechanisms.Lecturetopicswill

includehomeostasis,integumentarysystem, skeletal system, muscularsystem,nervoussystem,cardiovascular system,respiratorysystem,digestivesystem,endocrine, renalsystem,andreproductive system.

PBP5007-CellandMolecularBiology(3)

Thiscourse willexaminethestructureandfunctionofcells and willlookattherelationshipsamongacell'sgenetics, structure,biochemistryandphysiologicalfunctions. Studentswillbeabletoappreciateallaspectsofacell's functionsfromcellulargrowthtodifferentiationtocell survivaland celldeath.Thiscourse willalsolookatthe roleacellplaysinthepathophysiologyofdiseasessuchas cancer.

PBP5008-IntroductiontoResearch&Scientific Writing(3)

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstofoundationalconceptsof researchincludingbothquantitativeandqualitative methodologies.Thiscoursepresentsthescientific method andexaminesthe wayinwhichonesearches,evaluatesand synthesizesrelevantresearch, identifiesanddevelopsa researchquestion,samplingdesign,datacollection methodsanddataanalysisand interpretation.Students will beintroducedtothemajorapproachesusedinconducting qualitativeresearchandtheapplicationofthese methodologiesinthe healthcareprofessions.Thiscourse willprovideacomprehensivestudyofscientific writing. Studentswilldeveloprequisiteskillsforeffective written communicationinacademicandscientificdomains.This coursewill focusonskillsinpreliminarywriting,drafting, revision,peerreview,andreviewofscientificliterature. Studentswilllearnhowto writeprofessionallyfora varietyofaudiences.

PBP5030-IntroductiontoPatientCareI(1)

Inthiscoursestudentswillhave classroominstructionona rangeoftopicsrelativetopatientcare,suchashowto performanobservation, medicalterminology,basic practicesincludinginfectioncontrol,and HIPAA/FERPA. Inthesecondpartofthecourse,students willconduct facilitatedobservationsatSalusclinicsandscreeningor serviceeventswithSalus faculty.

PBP5031-IntroductiontoPatientCareII(1)

ThisisacontinuationofIntroductiontoPatientCare1. Studentswillexpand upontopicscoveredinthefirst courseandrelatethosetopicsto whattheyexperienced duringtheir firstobservationalrotations.Inaddition, students willhavelectureswithtopicsincludinghowto communicate withpatients,culturaldiversityinthepatient population, medicalethicsandhowtobepartofan

interdisciplinaryteam. Students willalsocontinueto observeinSalusclinics.

PBP5040-CareerGuidance&AcademicSuccess(0)

Thisnon-creditcourseisintendedtoinstructstudentson skillsthattheycouldadoptormodifytobecomea successfulgraduate student.Topicswillincludenote takingstrategies,studyhabitsandskills,communication skills,time management,examtakingskills, managing personalissuesduringgraduateschool,locatingand utilizingresourcestoanswerquestions,andcritical thinking.Studentswillalso havesmallgroupandone-ononecareerguidancethatwillhelpthemunderstandthefull rangeof healthcareprofessionsand willsupportthemas theyselectafuturecareer.

PBP5041-CareerGuidance&AcademicSuccess(0)

Thisnon-creditcourseisintendedtoinstructstudentson skillsthattheycouldadoptormodifytobecomea successfulgraduate student.Topicswillincludenote takingstrategies,studyhabitsandskills,communication skills,time management,examtakingskills, managing personalissuesduringgraduateschool,locatingand utilizingresourcestoanswerquestions,andcritical thinking.Studentswillalso havesmallgroupandone-ononecareerguidancethatwillhelpthemunderstandthefull rangeof healthcareprofessionsand willsupportthemas theyselectafuturecareer.

SLP-SpeechLanguagePathology

SLP3001-GeneralBiology(3)

Thiscourseisageneraloverviewofbiology.Studentswill beintroducedtobasicbiologicalprinciplesincludingcell structureandfunction, molecularprocesses,genetics,and cellulargrowthanddivision. Lastly,thecoursewillcover macroelementsofbiologysuchasevolutionandnatural selection.

SLP3002-IntroductiontoBiophysics(3)

Thiscourse willgiveabasicoverviewofgeneralphysical principleswhile incorporatingthesephysicalconceptsinto everydaybiologicalprocesses. Forexample,thecourse willexaminetherelationship betweenleversand movementofthebody,sound wavesintheuseofspeech andhearing,and howlightisperceivedinvision.The coursewillconclude withdiscussionsonthephysics behindsomehealthprofessiondiagnostictests.

SLP3003-HealthPsychology(3)

Thiscourseexaminesthelinkbetweenpsychologicalstates

andphysicalhealth.Thecoursewilllookathow psychologyinfluencestheabilitytopromoteor maintain healthybehaviors,howpsychologycanaffectthe developmentandprognosisof diseasesand how psychologycanenhanceorderailtreatments.Studentswill beabletoapplythisunderstandingtodifferentareasof psychologysuchasbiological, social,developmentaland clinical.

SLP3004-BiostatisticsforHealthProfessionals(3)

Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsaninsightintothe conceptsanduseofstatisticsinthe medicalhealth sciences.Studentswillbeabletodescribedataandhow datacanbedisplayedanddistributedforstatisticalanalysis anddeterminethevalidityoraccuracyofthedata measurement.Students willbeexpectedtodesignand interpretdatadisplayssuchastablesandgraphs.Areasthat willbecoveredincludebut notlimitedtotheuseof statisticsinmedicalrelatedjournals,screeningtestsfor disease,andsurvivoranalysis.Uponcompletionofthis course,students willbeabletoapplystatisticstoreal world scenariosinhealthcare settings.

SLP3100-IntroductiontoCommunicationDisorders (3)

Thiscoursereviewsthefoundationsofhuman communication,itsdisorders,factorsaffectinglife-long development,andtheprofessionsofaudiologyandspeechlanguagepathology, withtheinclusionofclinical observationhoursrelevantto coursecontent.

SLP

3101-Phonetics(2)

Thiscourseintroducesthestudyofarticulatoryphonetics, principlesofphoneticscience, andprinciples,symbols, andtranscriptionoftheInternationalPhonetic Alphabet,as itrelatestotheanalysisoftypicalanddisorderedspeech. Clinicalobservationhoursrelevanttocoursecontentare alsoincluded.

SLP

3102-SpeechandHearingScience(3)

Thiscourseprovidesanintroductorystudyofacoustic principlesofhearingandspeech,characteristicsofspeech andphysiologicalcorrelates,andspeechperception, with anintroductiontocommunicationdisordersrelatedtothe respiratory,phonatory/laryngeal,articulatory/phonatory, hearing,andnervoussystems. Clinicalobservationhours relevanttocoursecontentarealsoincluded.

SLP

3103-IntroductiontoAudiology(2)

Thiscoursegivesasummaryoftheauditoryprocesses, anatomyandphysiologyoftheauditorysystem,etiology

and managementofauditorydisorders,physicsofsound, and measurementsofhearinglossasitimpacts communication, withtheinclusionofclinicalobservation hoursrelevanttocoursecontent.

SLP3104-AnatomyandPhysiologyoftheSpeechand HearingMechanism(3)

Thiscourseexplorestheanatomy,physiology,andrelated pathophysiologybasesofhumancommunication.The studyofrespiration,phonation,articulation,resonanceand neurologyofcommunicationisincluded, withthe inclusionofclinicalobservationhoursrelevanttocourse content.

SLP3105-SpeechandLanguageDevelopment(3)

Thiscoursepresentsanin-depthoverviewoftypical speechandlanguageacquisition.Studentslearnthetheory andevidenceofthechronologicaldevelopmentof phonology,syntax,semanticsandpragmatics, withan introductiontolanguagedisordersinthepediatric population.Clinicalobservationhoursrelevanttocourse contentarealsoincluded.

SLP4030-IntroductiontoPatient CareI(1)

Inthiscoursestudentswillhave classroominstructionona rangeoftopicsrelativetopatientcare,suchashowto performanobservation, medicalterminology,basic practicesincludinginfectioncontrol,and HIPAA/FERPA. Inthesecondpartofthecourse,students willconduct facilitatedobservationsatSalusclinicsandscreeningor serviceeventswithSalus faculty.

SLP4031-IntroductiontoPatient CareII(1)

ThisisacontinuationonIntroductiontoPatientCare1. Studentswillexpand upontopicscoveredinthefirst courseandrelatethosetopicsto whattheyexperienced duringtheir firstobservationalrotations.Inaddition, students willhavelectureswithtopicsincludinghowto communicate withpatients,culturaldiversityinthepatient population, medicalethicsandhowtobepartofan interdisciplinaryteam. Students willalsocontinueto observeinSalusclinics.

SLP4040-CareerGuidance &AcademicSuccess(0)

Thisnon-creditcourseisintendedtoinstructstudentson skillsthattheycouldadoptormodifytobecomea successfulgraduate student.Topicswillincludenote takingstrategies,studyhabitsandskills,communication skills,time management,examtakingskills, managing personalissuesduringgraduateschool,locatingand utilizingresourcestoanswerquestions,andcritical

thinking.Studentswillalso havesmallgroupandone-ononecareerguidancethatwillhelpthemunderstandthefull rangeofhealthcareprofessionsand willsupportthemas theyselectafuturecareer.

SLP4041-CareerGuidance &AcademicSuccess(0)

Thisnon-creditcourseisintendedtoinstructstudentson skillsthattheycouldadoptormodifytobecomea successfulgraduate student.Topicswillincludenote takingstrategies,studyhabitsandskills,communication skills,time management,examtakingskills, managing personalissuesduringgraduateschool,locatingand utilizingresourcestoanswerquestions,andcritical thinking.Studentswillalso havesmallgroupandone-ononecareerguidancethatwillhelpthemunderstandthefull rangeofhealthcareprofessionsand willsupportthemas theyselectafuturecareer.

SLP4930-SLPAPracticum1(2)

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstotheclinicalpracticeof anSLPA,includingscopeofpractice,supervision requirements,professionalethics,confidentiality, universal precautions,clinicaldocumentation,andtreatment strategiesforavarietyofcommunicationdisorders.The coursewillincludebothaclassroomportion(lectures,lab, discussion),aswellasclientcareunderthesupervisionof atrained,certifiedSLPclinicaleducator.Clinicalclock hoursearnedduringthispracticummeetrequirementsfor boththeC-SLPAandCCC-SLPcertifications.

SLP4931-SLPAPracticum2(2)

Studentswillparticipateinonand/oroffcampusclinical placement settings,suchastheSpeech-LanguageInstitute, schools,intermediate units,orprivatepractices.Students aresupervisedbyacertifiedandlicensedspeech-language pathologistattheclinicalplacementsite. Students will developskillsinplanning,preparing,andcarryingout treatmentsessions,aswellascompletingappropriate clinicaldatacollectionanddocumentation.Students will alsogainexperience withthe SLP/SLPAsupervision relationship, workrelatedpoliciesandprocedures,and otherdutiesasassigned.Clinicalclockhoursearnedduring thispracticummeetrequirements fortheC-SLPA certificationonly.

SLP5000-Neuroscience(3)

Anoverviewoftheanatomyandphysiology(structureand function)ofthecentralnervoussystem(CNS)andthe peripheralnervous system(PNS).Specialemphasisis placedonhowthesestructuressupporttheproductionof speech,language,cognition,voiceandswallowing. Communicationandswallowingdisordersassociated with

pathophysiologythe CNSandPNSarealsopresented.

SLP5001-Counseling FoundationsinCSD(2)

Anintroductionofcounselingskillsneededbyspeechlanguagepathologistsintheir dailyinteractionswith clients/patientsandtheir families.Abroadoverviewof counselingtheoriesandtechniqueswillbeprovided, with anemphasisthroughoutthecourseon"positive psychology"anda wellnessperspective.Discussionand practiceofeffectivecommunicationtechniques,including verbal,nonverbal,andinterpersonalcommunication. Studentswillunderstandtheemotionalneedsof individuals withcommunicationdisordersandtheir families,andhowcommunicationdisordersaffectthe familysystem.Counselingneedsofindividualswith specificdisorderswillbediscussed,includingthose with fluencydisorders,autismspectrumdisorders,hearingloss, acquired/adultlanguageandcognitivedisorders,and congenitaldisorders.

SLP5002-AppliedIntegrativeAnatomyforSLP(2)

Lectureandlabprovidestudentswithabackgroundin grosshumananatomyusingprosectedbodypartsof cadavers.Emphasisisonbodystructuressupportingthe speech,voiceandswallowingmechanisms,including anatomicalstructuresassociated withrespiration, phonation,articulation/resonanceand mechanicsof swallowingusingupperand lowerdigestivesystems.

SLP5003-CommunicationDisordersinCulturally andLinguisticallyDiversePopulations(2)

Foundationalissuesinvolvedinservingculturallyand linguisticallydiversepopulationswithafocuson developingandexhibitingculturalcompetence when conductinginterviews,patient/familyeducationand counseling.Investigateshowtocollectdataonrelevant culturalandlinguisticbackgroundandincorporatethis informationintothetherapeuticprocess.Considerationis giventoreliabilityandvalidityofstandardizedassessment toolsbasedonthoseculturallydistinctpopulationsthat wereusedbyauthorsoftheexaminationsuponwhich normativedata weregenerated.Treatmentapproachesthat respectandincorporatethecultural-linguisticbackground ofthepatientandfamilymemberswillalsobediscussed.

SLP5004-ProfessionalIssuesandEthicsinSpeechLanguagePathology(2)

Issuesrelatedto employment settings,job exploration/preparation,credentialingandlicensure applicationandacquisition,trendsinservicedelivery, ethics,legalconsiderationsandprofessionaladvocacy includingstate, nationalandinternationalpolitics

associated withspeech-languagepathology.Course contentparallelsguidelinesassociated withthe American Speech-Language-HearingAssociation(ASHA)Scopeof Practice,CodeofEthics,PreferredPracticePatternsand credentialingguidelinesestablishedbythe ASHACouncil forClinicalCertification.Professionalleadership, volunteerismandpatient/clientadvocacywillbediscussed andencouraged.

SLP5005-CleftPalateandCraniofacialAnomalies(1)

Acomprehensivestudyofthe definitions,characteristics, classifications,epidemiology, pathophysiology,etiologies, anddifferentialdiagnosisofcleftpalateandother craniofacialanomalies.Formalandinformalassessment toolsandinterventionstrategieswillbepresented.

SLP5030-SpecialTopicsSeminar1(2)

Topicsofcurrentinteresttotheprofessionofspeechlanguagepathology,centered around medicalaspectsof practice.Guestlecturersandresearchliteraturerelatedto speech,language, voice,swallowingandcontemporary professionalissueswillbeincorporated.Theintentofthis seminaristoexpandupontheoverallunderstandingofthe disciplineofspeech-language pathologybycovering topicsnotroutinelycoveredinastandardspeech-language pathologycurriculum.Topicsmayvaryfromyearto year dependingonthecurrentstate-of-theartor'hottopics' beingdiscussed withthestateandatthenationaland internationallevels.

SLP5031-SpecialTopicsSeminar2(2)

Continuationoftopicsofcurrentinterestto theprofession ofspeech-languagepathologyusingguestlecturersand researchliteraturetodiscussspeech,language,voice, swallowingandcontemporaryprofessionalissues,centered aroundtheschool-basedspeech-languagepathology practice.

SLP5100-SpeechSoundDisorders(2.5)

Articulatoryphonetics,phonologicalprocessesand backwardand forwardco-articulationarepresented. Contemporaryassessmentand interventiontoolsfor articulatoryandphonologicaldelaysanddisorders, includingspecificremediationproceduresare demonstrated.

SLP5130-Prevention,AssessmentandTreatmentof CommunicationDisordersinChildren: ZerotoFive(2)

Etiologies,riskfactors,inter-disciplinaryassessmentand analysisoflanguagedisordersininfants,toddlers,and preschoolagedchildrenusingformalandinformal

measures. Languagefacilitationandinterventionstrategies arepresented.Includespracticeintheanalysisofchild speechandlanguagesamples.

SLP5131-Prevention,AssessmentandTreatmentof CommunicationDisordersinSchool-AgedChildren: Six-21(2)

Acomprehensivestudyofchildren'sphonologic, morphemic,syntactic, semantic,pragmaticandemerging literacyimpairmentswithfocusonetiologies, characteristics,andassociated riskfactors.Formaland informalassessment methods,servicedeliverymodels (i.e.,classroominteractionsbetweentheteacherand speech-languagepathologist)andinterventionstrategiesin ourculturallyandlinguisticallydiversepopulationare presented.Theroleofthespeech-languagepathologistin developingIndividualizedEducationPlans(IEPs)is discussed.

SLP5230-AdultLanguageDisorders1:Aphasiaand RightHemisphereDamage(2.5)

Definitions,characteristics,classifications,epidemiology, pathophysiology,etiologies,differentialdiagnosisof aphasiaandcognitive-linguisticdisordersassociated with rightbrainhemispheredamage.Formalandinformal assessmenttoolsandinterventionstrategieswillbe presented.

SLP5231-AdultLanguageDisorders2:Traumatic BrainInjuryandtheDementias(2.5)

Definitions,characteristics,classifications,epidemiology, pathophysiology,etiologies,differentialdiagnosisof cognitive-linguisticdisordersassociated withtraumatic braininjury, Alzheimer’sdiseaseandotherdementias. Formalandinformalassessmenttoolsandintervention strategiesarepresented.

SLP5300-MotorSpeechDisorders(2)

Anoverviewofpathophysiologyandthesymptomatology ofthedysarthriasandapraxia ofspeech. Assessment, differentialdiagnosisandtreatmentofdevelopmentaland acquiredapraxiaofspeechandthedysarthriasare discussed.Classificationschemeswillbepresentedaswill thebestdiagnosticandinterventionpracticesusing evidence-basedpracticeresearch.Bothperceptualand objective measuresofthedysarthricandapraxicspeech andvocalmechanismwillbeexamined.

SLP5301-AutismSpectrumDisorders(2)

Currentresearchontheepidemiology,etiologiesand characteristicsassociated withvariousclientsalongthe

autismcontinuum. Assessmentandclinicalmanagement strategiesforpediatricandadultpopulationswithautism arediscussed.Familyeducationandfamilyand communityinterventionapproachesandsupportive resourcesarepresented.

SLP5302-FluencyDisorders(2)

Etiologies,epidemiologycharacteristicsandclassifications ofpersonswithfluencydisordersarepresented.Diagnosis andtherapeuticinterventionforbothpediatricandadult populationswhoexhibitstutteringandclutteringbehaviors arediscussed.

SLP5303-VoiceDisorders(2)

Studyofnormallaryngealphysiology,vocalhyperfunction andvocalpathophysiologyrangingfromvocalnodulesand polypstovocalcordparalysisandcancerofthelarynx. Includesfunctional/behavioral,organicandneurogenic etiologiesofvoicedisorders.Perceptualandobjective diagnostic measuresandspecificinterventiontechniques arepresented.Researchstudiesexaminingevidence-based practice,careoftheprofessionalvoiceand preventionof voicedisorderswillalsobediscussed.

SLP5304-TechnologyinSpeech-LanguagePathology: AugmentativeandAlternativeCommunicationand ComputerApplications(2)

AssessmentstrategiesandAACsystemsrangingfrom simplecommunicationpicture andalpha-numericboards tohighlytechnicalandsophisticatedelectronicboardsthat 'speak'usingartificialvoices, allofwhichareusedto improvethecommunicationskillsofindividualswith limitedornonfunctionalspeech-languageproductionwill bediscussed,demonstratedandused.Studentswillalso be introducedtocomputerapplicationsinspeech-language pathologythatcanbeincorporatedinthediagnosticand therapeuticprocess.

SLP5400-ResearchDesignandApplicationof EvidencedBasedPracticeinSpeech-Language Pathology(2.5)

Strategiesand methodologyinthedesignandanalysisof researchincommunicationsciencesanddisorders. Includesamoduleonhowto findand identifythe most efficaciousandefficientevidenceforclinicalapplicationin thediagnosisandtreatmentofcommunicationdisorders. Studentswillalso identifyaresearchtopicthatwillbe usedthroughouttheremainder oftheirstudiesastheir Capstone Projecttopic.

SLP5401-Dysphagia(3)

Normalanatomyandphysiologyofmasticationand deglutition(chewingandswallowing) aswellasdisrupted stagesoffeedingandswallowingarepresentedfor pediatric,adultandelderlypatients.Discussionof etiologiesandcharacteristicsofswallowingdisorders. Interprofessionaleducationandinter-collaborativeservice modelsaredescribedinthediagnosisandtreatmentof dysphagiaalongwithcurrentresearchindicativeofbest practices.

SLP5402-CapstoneProjectinSLP(2)

Culminationofresearch,specialservicedeliveryand/or communityeducationandserviceprojectthatisstudent directed.Projectsarementoredintofruitionbyfacultyin theDepartmentofSpeech-LanguagePathology.Student presentations(posterandoral)tothefaculty, studentpeers withinthedepartmentandfellowstudentsand faculty acrosstheUniversity.

SLP5500-AuralHabilitation/Rehabilitation(2)

Applicationofmethodsandproceduresfor managementof theindividual withahearingimpairmentandtheroleof thespeech-languagepathologist,includinglanguage, speech,auditorytraining,speech-reading,andsubjectmattertutoring.

SLP5556-SLPIndependentStudy (3)

ThiscourseisdesignedtoallowSLPstudentstopursuein depthaprofessionalareaofinterestinspeech-language pathology.Topicstobestudiedmayincludeadditional researchonanareacoveredinanotherclass,anewareaof didacticstudythataddstothe currentbodyofresearch literature;oradvancedorstate-of-the-arttechniquesused forclinicalinterventions.Thestudentselectsanareaof studyand,underadvisementorguideddirectionbya sponsoringfacultymember,examinesrelevantresearch, activelyengagesinprojectdevelopmentand implementation,and writesareportontheirfindings. The courseisalso usedtosupportstudents whorequire additionaltopic-orcourse-specific work.

SLP5557-ProfessionallySpeaking(1)

Thepurposeofthecourseistoassiststudentsacrossall academicdisciplinestoprepareforclassroomand professionalpresentations(i.e.,postersessions,technical sessions, workshops,seminarsanddebateteams)aswellas buildconfidenceinthemselvesasspeakers.Thecourse willconcentrateonfour majorpublicspeakingformats: informative,persuasive,impromptuanddebate.Thecourse willalsoassistindividuals who wanttoimprovethe

clarity,intelligibilityand articulationoftheirspeakingand effectivewritingskills.

SLP6050-ComprehensiveExaminSpeech-Language Pathology(0)

All students willtakea writtencomprehensiveexamthat assessesthestudent'sabilitytointegratetheoreticaland clinicalknowledgeandskillsgainedthroughtheacademic courseworkandclinicaltraining. Aseriesofcase-based questions,representativeoftheninedisorderareasin Speech-LanguagePathology,andreflectiveofvarious practiceareasandthelifespan,willbegenerated.Students arerequiredtopassthecomprehensiveexam,andany subsequentremediation,priortograduation.

SLP6100-ClinicalManagementandPracticum1(2)

Anintroductiontoclinicalpolicies,proceduresand processesincluding:developmentand recordingacase history;conductingpatientandfamily/caregiver interviews;basicprinciplesofassessment;differential diagnosis;reportwritingwithlong-andshort-termgoals; developmentofclinicallessonplans;generatingpatient progressnotations(e.g.,SOAPnotes,computerized progresschecklists,narrativenotes),anduseofeffective communicationstrategies(verbal,non-verbaland interpersonal'soft'skills) wheninteractingwiththepatient andfamilymembers.Clinicalproblemsolvingcasesusing SimuCase,computerizedsimulation,and/oractorswho mimicvariouscommunicationdisordersareincludedfor individualand smallgroupanalysis.Directandengaged studentobservationsandanalysisofdiagnosticand therapeutictechniquesandsettings(videotapedand/or realtime)bytrained,certified(CCC-SLP) speech-language pathologists.

SLP6200-ClinicalManagementandPracticum2(2)

Developmentofclinicaldecision-makingskillsand applyingthose skillstoevaluateandtreatpediatric,adult andelderlyclientswithvariouscommunicationdisorders. Includestheuseofappropriateinterviewandcounseling techniqueswithclientsand familymembersfromvarious culturalandlinguisticbackgrounds.Student-generated long-andshort-termgoalsetting,diagnosticandtreatment lessonplanning,clinicalsessionpreparationofmaterials andreinforcementawardsystems forpatient motivation andactiveparticipation;establishingmeasurableoutcome dataand incorporatingclinicaltechniquesusedand resultingoutcomedatameasuresforprogressnotationand reportwritingundertheclose supervisionofon-campus clinicaleducators.Clinicalsessionplanningand implementationwillinvolve studentsworkinginpairsand individually.

SLP6300-ClinicalManagementandPracticum3(2)

Student-generatedevaluationand treatmentofchildren, adultsandtheelderlywithcommunicationdisordersatthe SalusUniversityon-campusclinicunderthesupervisionof ASHAcertifiedfacultyandclinicaleducators.Real-life applicationofclinic foundationalknowledge,skillsand materialswhileearningclinic hoursunderthe supervision ofASHA-certified(CCC-SLP)andPennsylvaniastatelicensedspeech-languagepathologists.Moreindependent studentclinicianswhodemonstrateexpecteddidactic knowledgeandclinicalcompetenciesatthisstage willbe placedintheirfirstoff-campusexternalplacementsite undercertifiedandlicensedspeech-languagepathologists who willserveasexternshipclinicalsupervisors.

SLP6400-ClinicalManagementandPracticum4(3)

Externalclinicalplacementsiteinvolvinghospital, rehabilitation,privateandpublicschools,pre-schools, skillednursingfacilities,home-basedandprivatepractice clinicalsettings.Studentsareunderthe supervisionofa certifiedandlicensedexternalplacement speech-language pathologist. Adaptationoftime-schedule forservice delivery, workloadrequirementsaswellastheparticulars involvingreportwriting,individualeducationplans(IEPs) progressnotation,billingprocedures,interprofessional teampatientcaremanagement usingacasemanager (usuallya nurseorsocialworker), workrelatedpolicies andproceduresandotherdutiesasassignedare experiencedbythestudentclinician.

SLP6500-ClinicalManagementandPracticum5(3)

Full-timeevaluationandtreatmentofpediatric,adult and/or elderlypatientswithcommunicationdisordersor dysphagiainanexternalclinicalsettingundersupervision ofanexternalsite,certifiedandlicensedspeech-language pathologist.

THY-TinnitusandHyperacusis

THY5000-NeuroscienceofTinnitusandHyperacusis (1.5)

Presentationofwhatisknownoftherepresentationof soundintensityinthenormalauditorysystemand discussespossiblecausesand mechanismsofabnormal representationswhichcangiverisetotinnitusand/or hyperacusis.Thelatestexperimentaldataand models, reviewedintheselectures,are increasingourknowledgeof thecharacteristicsofthishyperactivity,howitdevelops, and whereinthebrainitisinterpretedasphantomsound (tinnitus)orabnormallyloudsound(hyperacusis).

THY5001-Assessment TechniquesinTinnitusand Hyperacusis(1.5)

Coverstherange measurementtechniquessensitiveto tinnitusandhyperacusis,productsusedinclinicaltrials andappropriatetoolsusedinmeasuringdisabilityfor compensationand benefits.

THY5002-TinnitusandHyperacusis: Rehabilitation andManagement(1.5)

Coversthevarietyofapproachesusedto treattinnitusand hyperacusis.Theproblemsexperiencedbypatients willbe reviewedandincludephilosophicalconsiderationsrelated tocounselingapproaches.TheCognitiveBehavior TherapyapproachproposedbyJaneHenryandPeter Wilsonwillbereviewed.UniversityofIowaTinnitus ActivitiesTreatmentprocedure(focusontheprimary effectsofthoughtsand emotions,hearing,sleepand concentration), willbediscussed.Studentswilllearna widerangeofsoundtherapies, includingstrategiesfor hearingaids.Therewillbeareviewoftheevidenceof effectiveness.

THY5003-ProfessionalIssues:SettingUpaTinnitus andHyperacusisClinic(1.5)

Reviewsimportantstepsinestablishingandoperatingan audiologyclinic forthedeliveryofservices-specificallyto patients withtinnitusandhyperacusis.Topicsinclude criticalroleoftheaudiologist inassessmentand managementofchildrenandadultswithbothersome tinnitusand/orhyperacusis; guidelinesforreferralof patientstootherhealthcareprofessions;equipmentand protocolsusedindiagnosticassessmentoftinnitus; primaryandspecializedoptionsforintervention;clinical operationaltopicssuchasscheduling,billing,andcoding clinicalservices.Clinicalcase examplesprovidedasatool toillustrateclinicalpracticesandprocedurescommonly utilized withpatients withchiefcomplaintoftinnitus and/or hyperacusis. Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthis course,thestudentshouldacquirea workingknowledge that will facilitatethesuccessfuloperationofa tinnitus/hyperacusisclinic.

THY5004-TinnitusandHyperacusis: Controversies, PitfallsandProspectsforProgress(1.5)

Identifiesanumberofimportantissuesandcontroversies intinnitusandhyperacusisresearch.Students givenan unbiasedandcriticallookat:latestmethodologiesusedin tinnitus/hyperacusisresearch; oftencompetingideasfor theneuralsubstratesoftinnitus/hyperacusis;prospectsfor effectivetherapiesandevencures.

THY5005-PublicHealthandMedicalIssuesinthe ManagementofTinnitusandHyperacusis(1.5)

Reviewspublic healthissuesintinnitusandhyperacusis includingcross-culturaldifferencesinprevalence,racial andethnicdistributionoftinnitusandhyperacusis,the impactoftinnitusand hyperacusisonqualityoflife, preventivemeasures,andchangingdemographicsover time withinsociety. Aportionofthecoursedeals withthe importanttopicofmedicalissuesinthemanagementof tinnitus,suchasprimarycare physicianawarenessand knowledgeoftinnitus,diagnosticproceduresand managementoptionsavailable tootolaryngologists, evidence-based medicaltherapiesfortinnitusand hyperacusis,drugsassociatedwiththeonsetorincreased perceptionoftinnitus,anddiseasesfor whichhyperacusis maybeasymptom.Thecourseincludesguestlecturesby anotolaryngologistandanaudiologistwithspecialization inpublichealthissues.

VSD-VestibularSciencesand Disorders

VSD5000-Anatomy&PhysiologyVestibularSystem (1.5)

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducethestudentstothe basicterminology,structure,andfunctionofthevestibular system. Studentswilllearnthephysicsofthevestibular labyrinth,theeyesandeye muscles,and howthe vestibular organsinteractwiththevisualandoculomotorsystemsof thebrain, withthecerebellum, withthespinalcord,and withthecerebralcortex. Thecoursewillalsointroduce conceptsofhowwestabilize gazeandposture, move aroundinacoordinatedfashion,and perceiveself-motion. Vestibulardisordersandclinicaltestprocedureswillbe mentioned whenrelevant.

VSD5001-Pathologiesof theVestibularSystem(1.5)

Thecoursewillprovideabriefreviewofthe functional physiologyofthe vestibularsystemand willfocusonthe pathophysiologyoftheperipheralandcentralvestibular system.Variousdisorderswillbediscussedsuchas endolymphatic hydrops(Meniere'ssyndrome),benign positionalvertigoanditsvariants;labyrinthitis;vestibular neuritis; migraine;vasculardisorders; metabolicdisorders; tumorsoftheinternalauditorycanal;cerebellopontine angleandbrainstemandpsychologicalmanifestationsof vestibulardisorders.Eachpathologywillbediscussedin termsof:1)pathophysiology;2)clinicalfeatures;3) diagnosisand4) managementforeachdisorderor pathology.Vestibulardisorderswillbeclassifiedinterms oflocation(e.g.peripheralvs. centralvestibulardisorders)

orbypathophysiology(e.g.vascular,neurologic, multisensoryetc). Emphasis willbeontheclinical presentationofthepathologyand whatfindingswe would expectusingvariousdiagnosticprocedures.Caseexamples willbeprovidedasanillustrativetool.Theparticipant who successfullycompletesthiscoursewillacquireaclinical knowledgeofclinicalsymptomsorpathologiesgivingrise tovestibularabnormalities.

VSD5002-BasicVestibularDiagnostics(1.5)

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducethestudentstothe corecomponentsinabasicevaluationofthe vestibular system. Students willlearnhowtoobtainadiagnosticallydrivencase historyandapplywhenevaluatingtestresults. Studentswilllearnhowtoadministerandinterpret commonbedside/officeevaluationsofthevestibularocular reflex(VOR)andvestibularspinalreflexes(VSR). Studentswillunderstandtheoreticalconsiderationsin ocular motility,positioning,positional,and caloric stimulationoftheperipheralvestibularsystem.Students willlearnto interpretresultsofVNG/ENGaccuratelyand reportonfindingsina meaningfulmanner.

VSD5003-AdvancedVestibularDiagnostics(1.5)

Thiscourse willpresenttheprinciplesinvolvedin advancedvestibulartestinginadultswithcomplaintsof dizziness, vertigo,orimbalance.Wewillcovertestsof angularheadacceleration(rotarychair,vestibular autorotation-VAT,headimpulsetests -HIT andOmniax EpleyChairevaluationofbilateralormulti-canalBPPV) andtestsofheadtranslationor standingposturalcontrol (cervicalandocularvestibular evoked myogenicpotentials -cVEMPs&oVEMPs,andComputerizedDynamic Posturography-CDP). We willconclude withareviewof theoftenoverlookedinteractionbetweenpsychological factorsanddizziness,andreviewmethodstodetectwhen chronicsubjectivedizziness maybeaco-factorin discerningthecauseofobscurepatientcomplaints. Clinicalcase exampleswillbe providedasatoolto illustrateclinicalpracticesand procedurescommonly utilizedinadvanced vestibular testing. Aftersuccessful completionofthiscourse,thestudentshouldhaveacquired a workingknowledgeofadvancedvestibulartestinganda criticalunderstandingoftheinformationalyieldeachmay provide.

VSD5004-PediatricVestibularAssessment(1.5)

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducethestudentsto pediatricvestibulardysfunctionandassessment.Students willlearnhowvestibulardysfunctionpresentsinchildren aswellaswhichdiagnosesare mostcommon.Students willlearnhowtoobtainathoroughcasehistory.Students

willlearnhowto modify,administer,and interpret commonbedsideand diagnosticevaluationsofthe vestibularsystem.Thiscourse willdiscussappropriate referralsandrehabilitationmethodsforchildren with vestibulardysfunction.

VSD5005-VestibularandBalanceRehabilitation(1.5)

Theprogramwillintroducetheprinciplesandbasic techniquesofVestibularand BalanceRehabilitation Therapy(VBRT).Theprimaryemphasisofthecourse will betodeveloptheskillsnecessarytoassistinthe developmentandexecutionofatreatmentprogramforthe dizzypatient. Areviewofthe pathophysiologyandnormal compensationprocessofvestibulardisorderswillbe discussedandhowsymptomatologyandtestresultswill influenceVBRT.Thecoursewillassumepriorknowledge oftheanatomyandphysiologyofthevestibularsystem andafamiliaritywithassessmenttechniquesinthe diagnosisofvestibulardisorderssuchasVNG,platform posturography,rotarychair,electrocochleography,VEMP, passiveandactive headrotationetc.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Doctor of Optometry

Doctor of Audiology

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedicine

Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master of Science: Biomedicine; Clinical Audiology; Clinical Optometry; Low Vision Rehabilitation; Occupational Therapy; Orientation and Mobility; Orthotics and Prosthetics; Speech-Language Pathology; Vision

Rehabilitation Therapy

Master of Education: Blindness and Vision Impairment salus.edu