Academic Prospectus: Congdon School of Health Sciences

CONGDON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN DR. DANIEL ERB is the founding dean of the Congdon School of Health Sciences. Prior to HPU, Erb served as the director of graduate studies and associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Division, Department of Community and Family Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine for 11 years. Erb graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in physical therapy, and received a master’s degree and doctorate in anatomy from the Medical College of Virginia. He was a postdoctoral fellow in the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

The Congdon School of Health Sciences is comprised of four departments: the Department of Athletic Training, the Department of Exercise Science, the Department of Physical Therapy and the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. All four departments are committed to building innovative programs that holistically prepare our future healthcare professionals.

The foundation of such quality programs begins with stellar faculty. As you explore this prospectus, you will see that High Point University’s Congdon School of Health Sciences has attracted master educators who are recognized both nationally and globally as expert clinicians and accomplished researchers.

We have provided our faculty with the resources they need to actively engage students. Through evidencebased clinical practice, community engagement and excellence in teaching, our faculty are preparing compassionate, patient-centered healthcare professionals to become leaders in their field.

I encourage you to learn more about how the Congdon School of Health Sciences is committed to providing you with an extraordinary education.

Daniel Erb, P.T., Ph.D. Founding Dean, Congdon School of Health Sciences derb@highpoint.edu

VISION STATEMENT: The Congdon School of Health Sciences will be recognized nationally and internationally as an exemplary model for the integration and translation of interdisciplinary knowledge into the preparation of exceptional scholars and healthcare professionals, who are committed to providing evidence-based clinical services across the continuum of care.

MISSION STATEMENT: Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, evidence-based clinical practice and community engagement, the Congdon School of Health Sciences advances client- and patient-centered care across the lifespan, by educating and preparing exceptional scholars and compassionate healthcare professionals who are dedicated to life-long learning and an interdisciplinary approach to achieving optimal outcomes.

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS DR. ERIC HEGEDUS is the founding chair of High Point University’s Department of Physical Therapy. He is a noted scholar, teacher, clinician and leader. As a scholar, Dr. Hegedus has published more than 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts, co-authored a top-selling orthopedics textbook and is routinely a featured speaker both nationally and internationally. In addition, he has been awarded the James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Award by the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, is a four-time winner of the Duke DPT Excellence in Teaching Award and threetime nominee for Duke Medical Center’s prestigious Master Clinician Educator Award. Further, he continues his passion for patient care seeing athletes and patients regularly at HPU. Dr. Hegedus’ 27 years of experience helps him lead a dynamic, multi-faceted department.

DR. JOLENE HENNING is the Chair of the Department of Athletic Training and an award winning athletic training educator. In more than 20 years as an athletic trainer, she has mentored undergraduate and graduate students who have gone on to successful careers as athletic trainers in a wide variety of employment settings including professional sports, collegiate athletics, high schools, orthopedic physician offices and rehabilitation clinics. Dr. Henning is an impactful educator who has held leadership positions within the National Athletic Trainers’ Association as a member of the Executive Committee for Education and past-chair of the Professional Education Committee. She is an accreditation site visitor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Dr. Henning is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Athletic Training and the Athletic Training Education Journal.

DR. DAN TARARA is chair of the Department of Exercise Science. He is the 2016 Meredith Clark Slane Distinguished Teaching-Service Award winner. His research interests and clinical expertise centers on upper-extremity injury prevention and rehabilitation in the overhand athlete. He has published manuscripts in international journals such as the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy.

DR. LINDA SEKHON is the founding chair of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at High Point University. Sekhon is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the national professional society for physician assistants. Sekhon holds leadership positions at both the state and national level including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants (NCAPA).

Sekhon’s pursuit of excellence has made her the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the AAPA’s prestigious PAragon Publishing Award. This award is presented annually to five of the nation’s top physician assistants.

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RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

High Point University’s Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory (HBAPL) is one of the most advanced of its kind.

With state-of-the-art equipment and 16,000 square feet of facility, the HBAPL captures national attention.

The HBAPL’s equipment includes a 24-camera motion analysis system, an environmental chamber that allows for temperature and altitude change, a DEXA scanner for bone density testing and an anti-gravity treadmill. This equipment allows students to be involved in groundbreaking, high-impact research in the areas of injury prevention, rehabilitation and the effects of supplements on performance and recovery. Research benefits active people from professional athletes to weekend warriors who suffer pain and injury by providing new examination and treatment methods. In 2017, the department began utilizing new laboratory space that houses the Virtual Reality and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, the Brain Circuit and Function Laboratory and the Pro Bono Clinic, which which provides free care to the uninsured and under-insured in the High Point community.

ATHLETIC BENEFITS Athletes from amateurs to professionals from various sports are able to benefit from expert evaluation using the most advanced motion analysis technology available.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH In addition to being an educational, research and clinical resource for HPU students, the faculty engage in educating the community about the science behind human health, athletic injuries and sports performance. At right, Dr. James Smoliga demonstrates abdominal ultrasound imaging to a group of local high school science students.

THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN HEALTH AND SPORTS SCIENCE RESEARCH

The Institute for Human Health and Sports Science Research is home to an interdisciplinary team of scholars from the Departments of Physical Therapy, Athletic Training and Exercise Science, as well as a virtual home to faculty and clinicians from multiple disciplines around the university, the state, the nation and the globe. These experts are dedicated to injury prevention, rehabilitation and the improved performance of active people. The combination of these experts from multiple disciplines, the physical space and the equipment in the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory make the Institute and the laboratory unlike any other.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES CENTER FOR MEDICAL SIMULATION The Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) is a cutting-edge educational facility located in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. We provide experiential learning opportunities utilizing a variety of modalities including high-fidelity patient simulators, standardized patients and task trainers. The CMS instructional team specializes in the creation of immersive medical scenarios and are able to tailor the educational experiences to meet the needs of any medical profession.

THE CMS CAN PROVIDE: n Learning objective development n Medical scenario development n Debriefing plan development n Debriefing facilitation n Skill instruction/evaluation MEDICAL SCENARIO EXAMPLES INCLUDE: n Inpatient Adult/Pediatric n Emergency Medicine Adult/Pediatric: Medical, Trauma, Psychiatric/ Mental Health, Crew Resource Management, Crisis intervention and Delivery of bad news n Labor and Delivery: Routine OB and OB complications (Mother and Child) n Operating Room: Anesthesia skills development/continuing education for Anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing (Circulator and Scrub) and for Crew Resource Management n Critical Care: Medical treatment, Mass Casualty/Multiple patient, Interdisciplinary healthcare communication, Medication error, Patient and family communication, Crisis intervention and Delivery of bad news

SKILL INSTRUCTION/EVALUATION EXAMPLES INCLUDE: Intravenous access, Needle thoracostomy, Chest tube, Pericardiocentesis, Endotracheal/Nasal intubation, Cricothyrotomy, Nasogastric tube, Urinary catheter, Interosseous access, Ventilator management, Tourniquet and BLS/ACLS THE CMS SERVES MULTIPLE LEARNERS INCLUDING: n HPU Department of Physician Assistant Studies n Clinical Decision Making series of courses n History and Physical series of courses n Pharmacology series of courses n HPU Department of Physical Therapy n High Point Regional Health Center Department of Nursing n High Point Police Department

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ATHLETIC TRAINING Program overview

High Point University has a unique degree pathway that allows students to earn a Master of Science in athletic training (MSAT) in combination with the Bachelor of Science in exercise science in only five years.

This 3+2 program positions High Point University on the leading edge of innovative educational models designed to prepare dynamic future healthcare professionals. Students completing the 3+2 MSAT have the benefit of focusing on the extraordinary liberal arts experience and foundational knowledge in exercise science during the first three years of study prior to engaging in a rigorous, highly-focused professional education dedicated entirely to athletic training in the final two years.

In the undergraduate phase, the Department of Athletic Training offers unique undergraduate research experiences by working collaboratively with athletic training faculty in the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility allows students the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology to analyze human movement patterns that may lead to athletic-related injuries.

CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCES The Athletic Training Department has a vibrant student research program that offers students the opportunity to participate in intensive research experiences in the Department of Physical Therapy’s Human Biomechanics and Physiology Lab. The purpose of this program is to encourage the development of research skills in the student in preparation for future graduate studies and/or professional positions in athletic training. Students participating in this program have presented at national and international conferences including the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Students have also successfully published peer-reviewed manuscripts in leading athletic training and sports medicine-related journals.

The graduate phase of the 3+2 MSAT is 24 months in duration and requires full-time continuous enrollment. Graduate students in athletic training benefit from an inter-professional education model with peers in physician assistant studies, physical therapy and pharmacy, which prepares them to function in an inter-professional healthcare team that mimics the real dynamic health systems in which they will work.

After five years of study, students complete 176 credit hours, earn two degrees and are prepared for the National Board of Certification examination to become a certified athletic trainer. The graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

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A FOCUSED CURRICULUM The MSAT curriculum is rooted in basic sciences, emergency care, orthopedic injury assessment and diagnosis and therapeutic interventions, while offering advanced coursework in gross anatomy with cadaver dissection, clinical decision making, applied neuromuscular and biomechanical concepts, orthopedic casting and bracing, optimizing athletic performance and pathophysiology. The unique curriculum is enhanced through the use of high-fidelity patient simulators, state-of-the-art motion analysis equipment and exceptional clinical facilities. The graduate program requires five semesters of hands-on clinical education experiences providing patient care for a variety of physically active patients. Students complete full-time clinical immersion experiences focused on orthopedic evaluation and rehabilitation and the full scope of athletic medicine. Required clinical experiences occur with a variety of Division I intercollegiate and high school athletic teams. Students also complete clinical experiences in orthopedic, urgent care, emergency medicine and out-patient rehabilitation centers.

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Charlotte Checkers Minor League Hockey Clemson University Duke University Elon University High Point University NASCAR NC State University UNC School of the Arts University of Tennessee Wake Forest University

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EXERCISE SCIENCE

Program overview The opportunities provided by the Department of Exercise Science are vast in diverse fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, chiropractic medicine, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness and personal training.

A FOCUSED CURRICULUM The exercise science major, is concerned with the many aspects of human movement and its application to physical activity and movement skills. It explores a full continuum of processes and outcomes and is concerned with individuals ranging from young to old, healthy to diseased and skilled to unskilled.

As an exercise science major you will engage in challenging courses that include: n Biomechanics (BMC) n BMC of Injury n Advanced BMC n BMC of Daily Living n Occupational BMC n Exercise Physiology (EPY) n Environmental EPY n Cellular EPY n Cardiorespiratory EPY n Muscle EPY n Health and Wellness n Exercise and Aging n Sociocultural Aspects of Obesity n Physical Activity Epidemiology n Health Behavior Change n Body and Identity This program of study, with its scientific focus on the human body, is an excellent preparation for those students interested in applying to physical therapy, physician assistant studies or occupational therapy programs. Majors are also prepared to take certifying examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). highpoint.edu/exercisescience

Our exercise science graduates are accepted into top Doctor of Physical Therapy programs, Master of Occupational Therapy programs, Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs, medical programs and graduate programs at respected institutions, such as: n Auburn University n Duke University n East Carolina University n George Mason University n George Washington University n James Madison University n Mass General Hospital — Institute of Health Professions n Seton Hall University n Syracuse University n Texas A&M University n The Ohio State University n University of Delaware n University of Miami n University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill n University of Pittsburgh n University of South Carolina – Medical College n Virginia College of Medicine n Wake Forest University n Washington University at St. Louis

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PHYSICAL THERAPY Program overview The Department of Physical Therapy is a studentcentered, community-engaged, globally-involved, educational, research and clinical leader dedicated to the improvement of health and well-being through the advancement of knowledge in rehabilitation science and the practice of physical therapy.

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program accepted the first class and began in May 2017.

The program spans nine semesters over three years with a heavy dose of clinical practice time incorporated into the curriculum.

The following list encompasses academic prerequisites that potential students should meet to make themselves formidable candidates to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

These prerequisites can be obtained by undergraduates at HPU.

REQUIRED COURSES Human or Vertebrate Anatomy Human or Vertebrate Physiology Biology Chemistry Physics Statistics Psychology English Composition/Writing

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VIRTUAL REALITY AND GAIT ANALYSIS LABORATORY (Pictured above) The High Point University Department of Physical Therapy’s Virtual Reality and Clinical Gait Analysis Laboratory (VRCGAL) is an innovative facility with three primary objectives: clinical research, student education and patient treatment. The state-of-the-art equipment is used to assess human motion with an emphasis on balance and walking.

EQUIPMENT n 10 Motion Analysis Cameras n APDM Mobility Lab n Aretech ZeroG Dynamic Body Weight Support n Ekso Exoskeleton n GRAIL n Innovative Neurotronics WalkAide System n Motekforce Link Instrumental TM n Tobii Pro Eye Tracking Glasses

PRO BONO CLINIC The Pro Bono clinic opened in 2018 with the goal of improving the health of those without insurance or whose insurance has lapsed. It has quickly made an impact in the health of the community and serves as the best bridge between classroom learning and clinical experiences. highpoint.edu/physicaltherapy

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES Program overview The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program welcomed its fourth cohort in 2018. Over 1000 total applicants competed for 35 spots in this cohort. The HPU Physician Assistant Program begins each June and spans 27 months over seven continuous semesters. The unique curriculum blends critical-thinking and intellectual inquiry with a practical need for innovation, skills and knowledge within professional disciplines.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Experiential learning opportunities occur within an organ-system-based, integrated curriculum that supports student assimilation and mastery of the skills necessary to care for patients and improve patient outcomes within their practices and communities.

Our program promotes adult learning through experiences including: medical simulation and the use of high-fidelity simulators, standardized patients, task trainers; problem-based, case-based, and team-based learning; and other emerging technologies including: n

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The most ADVANCED WIRELESS PATIENT SIMULATORS available, with internal robotics that mimic human cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems. The simulators have realistic airways, articulated joints and blood on board, allowing full mobile simulation capabilities.

A MATERNAL/FETAL SIMULATOR to educate PA students in the management of normal childbirth and complications arising from childbirth and pregnancy.

CENTRAL CONTROL ROOMS with one-way mirrors that allow faculty to direct and evaluate student performance.

TWO state-of-the-art clinical skills labs – full diagnostic sets, partial task trainers, equipment and supplies necessary for the acquisition of hands-on clinical skills.

CENTRAL projection screens providing students an easy view of skills and procedures demonstrated by the faculty.

A STATE-OF-THE-ART digital recording system with which Standardized Patient encounters can be recorded. Students are then able to observe their patient encounters at a later date as a form of selfevaluation.

EIGHT PATIENT EXAMINATION ROOMS To provide student simulated patient experiences.

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STELLAR FACULTY Our state-of-the-art facilities are not the only noteworthy characteristic of our PA program; our faculty members are committed to working closely with you to ensure your success. Hailing from prestigious PA programs at Duquesne University, Wake Forest University, the University of New Mexico and others; High Point University’s PA faculty members have been recognized for their excellence in teaching as well as their expertise in healthcare.

Combined, they have more than 100 years of healthcare provider experience in medical specialties such as rheumatology, pediatrics, orthopedics, Cardiovascular Surgery, Emergency Medicine, family medicine and more.

STUDENT-CENTERED We believe students are active stakeholders in our PA Program. Putting students first means that the PA faculty’s first goal is to provide support in maximizing the student’s educational experience through modeling the role of compassionate healthcare providers dedicated to lifelong learning.

Students and faculty partner by sharing different levels of knowledge, skills and life experiences, thus equipping students with the attributes required of successful healthcare providers. highpoint.edu/physicianassistant

PREPARING THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OF THE FUTURE HPU PA students acquire the knowledge, values and communication skills necessary to develop teams and collaborate within an interprofessional healthcare environment. These same principles create a collaborative and dynamic learning environment where students thrive. Starting with the “Healthcare Provider of the Future” in mind, ensures that our graduates are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare environment through the development of their ability to collaborate, lead and maximize the use of health information technology in the delivery of efficient and effective patient-centered, evidence-based, cost-conscious care.

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the High Point University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by High Point University.

Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appears to demonstrate the program’s ability to

meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students. AccreditationProvisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class.

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