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SECTION 1 - January 5, 2009 through May 15, 2009 |
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CORE COURSES |
PBHL 5113
Tom Rimmer
WebCT(c) Mandatory mtg: Mon., January 5, 2009
5:30-7:30pm
COPH Bldg, Room 2280
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Environmental and Occupational
Health
This course is intended to provide a detailed overview of the
fields of environmental and occupational health, with an
emphasis on the practical aspects of the recognition, evaluation
and control of chemical, physical and biological hazards,
including basic quantitative assessment of these hazards.
Additional topics include significant legal and historical
influences as well as currently important issues in the fields. |
PBHL 5123
Ruth Eudy Classroom & WebCT(c)
Mandatory mtg: Thurs., January 8, 2009; 5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 3202 |
The Health Care System
Analysis of system-wide
issues related to delivery of health in the United States,
including organizational arrangements, financing, health status
issues, health insurance, health manpower, cost of health care,
quality of health care, access and regulatory issues. |
PBHL 5133
Jan Richter
Fri: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sat: 8:30am-3:30pm
Sun:1:00pm-5:00pm
January 9, 10, 11;
January 16, 17, 18;
January 23, 24, 25. COPH Bldg, Room 1230/1250
*CLOSED* |
Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Education
Introduction to health behavior,
health education, theory and practice; defines key terms and
concepts; theories of individual health behavior; variables
influencing responses to interventions; interpersonal theories
examining elements in the environment affecting health behavior;
basic planning models; and includes discussion of ethical
principles and application of theory in culturally distinct
and/or other unique populations. |
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL COURSES |
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PBHL 5001 |
COPH Seminar Series
This course is designed to give students a broad overview of
current topics in public health through ongoing seminar series
sponsored by the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and its partners. The
seminar series provides students an opportunity to learn about
the diversity in public health research and practice, to apply
their knowledge of public health concepts to a variety of
topics, and to increase their professional network within the
public health field. (Requires
prior approval of faculty advisor and course instructor.) |
PBHL 5011
Susan Kadlubar WebCT Biology Competency Examinations: Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm January 14, 2009 January 21, 2009 January 28, 2009 COPH Bldg Room 1228 |
Biology for Public Health: Infectious
Disease
This course addresses the biological principles of infectious
disease as related to public health concerns. It provides
prerequisite knowledge of basic biological concepts that are key
to understanding public health issues relating to infectious
diseases. It will serve as a tutorial for public health
biology sub-competencies found in licensing examinations. |
PBHL 5211
Susan Kadlubar WebCT Biology Competency Examinations: Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm January 14, 2009 January 21, 2009 January 28, 2009 COPH Bldg Room 1228 |
Biology for Public Health: Chronic
Disease
This course addresses the biological principles of chronic
disease as related to public health concerns. It provides
prerequisite knowledge of basic biological concepts that are key
to understanding public health issues relating to chronic
diseases. It will serve as a tutorial for public health
biology sub-competencies found in licensing examinations. |
PBHL 5311
Susan Kadlubar WebCT Biology Competency Examinations: Wednesday 5:30-8:30pm January 14, 2009 January 21, 2009 January 28, 2009 COPH Bldg Room 1228 |
Biology for Public Health: Current
Issues
This course addresses current issues related to public health
concerns. It provides prerequisite knowledge of basic
biological concepts that are key to understanding public health
issues. It will serve as a tutorial for public health
biology sub-competencies found in licensing examinations. |
PBHL
5983 |
Preceptorship in Public Health
A
minimum of 135 hours of field experience under the joint
direction of a public health faculty member and a qualified
specialist working in selected areas of public health. A
written report specifying activities, products, and outcomes of
the experience is required upon completion of the preceptorship.
The project must be undertaken during the semester registered
for Preceptorship.
(Requires approval from preceptor,
faculty course advisor, and specialty department chair or
generalist committee.) |
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PBHL 5993 |
Public Health Integration Project
A culminating experience that requires the students to
synthesize and integrate knowledge and apply theory and
principles learned to an area of public health practice
resulting in either preparations of a manuscript for publication
or of a research proposal for submission. The project must be
undertaken during the semester registered for Integration
Project. REQUIRES ATTENDANCE OF INTEGRATION PROJECT SEMINAR and a public presentation. (Requires approval of Integration
Project Advisory Committee.) |
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PBHL 602V |
Directed Study(1-6)
Provides an opportunity for students to engage in detailed study
of a public health topic relevant to their program of study,
with the guidance of a faculty supervisor. A completed and
signed directed study contract is required at the time of
registration. (Requires prior approval of faculty advisor and
independent study faculty supervisor.) |
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BIOSTATISTICS COURSES |
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PBHL 5023
D.
Keith Williams
Thurs., 1:00-4:00pm
COPH Bldg, Room 3202 |
Biostatistics II (Advanced Linear Models)
Nonparametric analysis of variance, multiple regression, linear
models, experimental designs, introduction to logistic
regression, and survival analysis.
Prerequisite:
PBHL 5013: Biostatistics I. |
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PBHL 5763
Zoran Bursac
Wed.,1:00-4:00pm
COPH Bldg., Room 3204 |
Categorical
Data Analysis
This course is designed to give students an overview of
statistical methods commonly used for analysis of categorical
data. Some of the topics include binomial and Poisson
distributions, analysis of 2x2 tables, Fishers exact test, McNemar test, stratified analysis, trend analysis and logistic
regression. Class activities include lecture/discussion, group
work, analytical assignments and critical literature reviews.
Prerequisite: PBHL 5013: Biostatistics I. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH COURSES |
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PBHL 5043
Thomas Rimmer
Wed.,5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg. Room 1202
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Occupational and Environmental Hazard Control
Detailed study of the principles and practices involved in the
control of environmental health hazards, with particular
attention to occupational hazards. Topics covered will
include ventilation for airborne contaminants, respiratory
protection, electrical and mechanical safety methods and the
control of hazards from noise, vibration, radiation, heat,
biohazards and chemical hazards.
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PBHL 5063
Morris Cranmer
Monday, 5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg, Room 1228
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Principles of Toxicology
in Public Health
Detailed study of the interdisciplinary science and methods of
toxicology as applied to adverse health from toxicants in the
environment, community and workplace. Toxicological
methods including the detection of birth defects, cancer,
adverse reproductive outcomes, endocrine disruptors,
neurtotoxicants and specific organ toxicants are described and
examples of regulatory application are provided. Emphasis
is placed on dose response relationships and synergism between
animal toxicology and epidemiology.
Prerequisite: PBHL 5113/OEHM 5023: Environmental and
Occupational Health. |
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EPIDEMIOLOGY COURSES |
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PBHL 5223
Namvar Zohoori
Tues., 5:30
- 8:30pm
COPH Bldg, Room 3202
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Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the
epidemiology of a variety of chronic diseases, including
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pulmonary diseases such as
asthma, and others. Presentations for each disease will
address classification, measures of frequency, risk factors,
etiology, approaches to control (detection, prevention), and
current issues. The objectives of the course are to
acquaint students with epidemiological issues and controversies
involved in the chronic diseases, to provide students with a
framework with which to approach the epidemiology of a chronic
disease and its control, and to show how basic epidemiologic
methods apply to chronic disease. Prerequisites:
PBHL 5173: Epidemiology I and PBHL 5373:
Epidemiology II; PBHL 5013: Biostatistics I and PBHL 5023:
Biostatistics II; or permission of instructor. |
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PBHL 5373
Ellen Fischer
Thurs.,
5:30 - 8:30pm
COPH Bldg.,
Room 2280
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Epidemiology II
Extends consideration of concepts, methods, and strategies
introduced in Epidemiology I. The course focuses on
methodologic tools and skills needed to conduct or evaluate
epidemiologic research and emphasizes tools and skills related
to study design and data collection. Prerequisites:
PBHL 5173:
Epidemiology I and PBHL 5013: Biostatistics I or equivalents; PBHL
5023: Biostatistics II
is strongly recommended and may be taken concurrently with PBHL
5373: Epidemiology II; this prerequisite may only be waived with
the instructor's permission. |
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PBHL 5513
Angela Green
Fri., 9:00am-12:00pm
1st day of class: Jan. 16, 2009
COPH Bldg., Room G-220 |
Qualitative Methodology
in Nursing Research
Examines the philosophical foundation for and methodological
issues in using qualitative approaches for scientific inquiry
and knowledge development. Strategies for enhancing scientific
and methodological rigor are explored. |
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HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH
EDUCATION COURSES |
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PBHL 5653
Jan Richter
Friday: 1:00-5:00pm Sat:
8:30am-3:30pm Sunday: 1:00-5:00pm
February 20, 21, 22, 2009 February 27, 28, & March 1,
2009 March 6, 7 and 8, 2009 COPH Bldg, 1230/1250
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Theories of
Health Behavior and Health Education
Addresses the social and behavioral foundations of public
health; emphasis on social and cultural determinants that shape
behavior through complex interaction; presents a
socio-ecological framework for understanding the relationship
between human populations and health status; locates health
problems in the context of multi-layered social systems and
temporal processes of change. Prerequisites: PBHL
5133: Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Education; or
permission of instructor. |
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PBHL 5783
LeaVonne
Pulley
Friday: 1:00-5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday: 1:00-5:00pm March 13, 14, 15, 2009 April 3, 4, 5, 2009
April 17, 18, 19, 2009 COPH Bldg, 1230/1250
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Health
Communication
This course provides students with an in-depth exposure to
current theory, practice and research in health communication
with an emphasis on designing, implementing and evaluating mass
media and community-based health campaigns. Topics covered
include Social Marketing, Media Advocacy, Entertainment
Education, and Participatory Learning in addition to traditional
social-psychological theoretical approaches to risk
reduction and health enhancing communication. Prerequisites:
Completion of or concurrently enrolled in PBHL 5133:
Introduction to Health Behavior and Health Education; or
permission of instructor.
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HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
COURSES |
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PBHL 5143
John Baker
Tues: 5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 2280
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Management of Health Care Organizations
Analysis of administrative practices in health organizations,
including governmental agencies, health care institutions, and
community clinics, with emphasis on administrative structure,
roles of professionals and staff, and the health policy
applicable to each. |
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PBHL 5243
Andreas Muller
Tues., 5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 3204 |
Health
System Strategic Planning
Covers the major types of health planning in the U.S. including
related supply regulation. Strategic, business and
market-based planning are emphasized. Several exercises
introduce students to relevant data sources and prepare
them to develop a market-based health services plan. Prerequisites: PBHL 5013: Biostatistics
I and PBHL 5143:
Management of Health Care Organizations.
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PBHL 5273
Jie Pan
Wed.: 6:00-8:40pm
First day of class: Wed., January 14, 2009.
UALR - ETAS 480 NOTE: MUST REGISTER WITH THE UALR PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE FOR PARKING. |
Health
Economics
The course provides an overview of economic theory with health
care applications. Economics is the study of optimal
allocation of scarce resources. Health economics considers
the allocation of health care resources to evaluate whether more
efficient or equitable distributions can be achieved.
Economics concepts and principles will be introduced, followed by
the application of these principles to health care, health
management and health policy. Prerequisite: PBHL 5013:
Biostatistics I.
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PBHL 5383
Andrew Kumpuris
Wed.: 6:00-9:00pm
First day of class: Wed., January 14, 2009
Clinton School, RiverMarket 1 Bldg.
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Healthcare Policy and American Society
This semester-long course is designed to provide each student
with an opportunity to study, in depth, the many facets of our
American healthcare delivery and financing system. Special
attention will be given to those appropriate concepts of social
justice theory and implied human rights, and how they pertain to
the current healthcare system. Various political
philosophies will be reviewed and how they differ on the
question of universal healthcare coverage and access.
Different methods of financing and the ultimate responsibility
for who bears healthcare costs will be discussed. The
history, policies, and goals of the current healthcare financing
and delivery system will be reviewed in considerable detail.
Pragmatic considerations such as the federal debt and deficit
and the cost of the uninsured will be evaluated with emphasis on
how these fiscal realities limit or direct future policy
options. Finally, the overreaching politics of healthcare
reform will be considered. The design of this course is
intended to stretch the student's analytical skills to see not
only the policy side of the healthcare system but also the
philosophical, pragmatic, historical and political aspects of
healthcare reform. In a very real sense, healthcare policy
becomes a metaphor for the basic expectations a society has of
its government. Students will be required to read
extensively, use their writing skills, articulate in class and
work with fellow students on papers and projects.
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in a masters program at
UAMS or UALR should have completed at least one semester of
graduate work study. |
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PBHL 5413
Ruth Eudy/Kevin Ryan/Rob Leflar
Wed., 3:00-5:15pm
COPH Bldg., Room 2230
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American Health Care Reform
This seminar will address key policy issues facing American
health care. The seminar is interdisciplinary, and is open
to students pursuing study in public health, law, or public
policy. In this course we will take up (1) problems of
cost, access, justice, and quality in the U.S. health care
system; (2) models for health care delivery in other countries
such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan; and (3) proposals
for reform of the health care system offered by the various
presidential candidates at the national level, and reforms
implemented at the state level in (e.g.) Massachusetts and
Hawaii. We will explore the political and structural
obstacles to achieving health care system reform at the national
level. Prerequisites: PBHL 5003:
Introduction to Public Health; PBHL 5123: The Health Care
System or permission of the instructor. |
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PBHL 5443
Richard Nugent
Tues., 5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 1228
*CANCELLED* |
Women’s
Health
Provides a broad overview of the health issues affecting women
along with the programs and policies designed to address these
issues, including family planning, prenatal care, and women's
health throughout the lifecycle. Topics in family planning
and prenatal care will emphasize policies, systems of care, and
outcomes of care. Life cycle issues will encompass the
prevalence and prevention of chronic health conditions through
interventions involving nutrition, physical activity, and access
to preventive health screenings. |
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PBHL 5453
David Deere/Eldon Schulz
Wed., 5:30-8:30pm
Donald W Reynolds IOA, Room G-190
*CANCELLED* |
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Examines chronic and remediable health conditions in children
that require specialized health services, along with the
programs and policies designed to address these needs.
Analyzes the systems of care available to these children and
their families, and considers multidisciplinary approaches to
care management. Students will observe and work directly
with a team of CSHCN professionals and the children and families
they serve. |
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PBHL 5573
Joan Diehl
Tues.,
5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 1202
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Ambulatory
Care Administration
Organization and administration of ambulatory care delivery
systems; emphasis on HMOs, medical group management,
hospital-based ambulatory care systems, and health clinics.
Prerequisites: PBHL 5143: Management of Health Care
Organizations; or permission of instructor.
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MHSA COURSES |
HSAD 5103
Tom Rimmer/Chris Sheffer
WEBCT
Mandatory initial meeting: Tues., January 6, 2009
5:30-7:30pm
COPH, Room 1230/1250 |
Introduction to Environmental/Occupational Health and Health
Behavior/Health Education
The first half of this combined course presents an overview of
the field of environmental and occupational health with specific
emphasis on the healthcare environment, including basic
qualitative assessment of relevant chemical, physical and
biological hazards. The second half of the course is an
introduction to health behavior and health education, theory,
and practice; and includes discussion of ethical principles and
the application of behavioral theory to critical issues in
public health and to workplace wellness programs. |
HSAD 5123
Ruth Eudy
Classroom &
WebCT Mandatory mtg: Thurs., January 8, 2009
5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg, Room 3202 |
The Health Care System
Analysis of system-wide
issues related to delivery of health in the United States,
including organizational arrangements, financing, health status
issues, health insurance, health manpower, cost of health care,
quality of health care, access and regulatory issues.
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HSAD 5143
John Baker
Tues., 5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 2280
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Management of Health Care Organizations
Analysis of administrative practices in health organizations,
including governmental agencies, health care institutions, and
community clinics, with emphasis on administrative structure,
roles of professionals and staff, and the health policy
applicable to each. |
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HSAD 5243
Andreas Muller
Tues.,
5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 3204 |
Health
System Strategic Planning
Covers the major types of health planning in the U.S. including
related supply regulation. Strategic, business and
market based planning are emphasized. Several exercises
introduce students to relevant data sources and prepare
them to develop a market based health services plan. Prerequisites:
HSAD 5013: Biostatistics
I.
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HSAD 5273
Jie Pan
Wed., 6:00-8:40pm
UALR, ETAS 480
First day of class: Wed., January 14, 2009.
NOTE: MUST REGISTER WITH THE UALR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE FOR PARKING.
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Health
Economics
The course provides an overview of economic theory with health
care applications. Economics is the study of optimal
allocation of scarce resources. Health economics considers
the allocation of health care resources to evaluate whether more
efficient or equitable distributions can be achieved.
Economic concepts and principles will be introduced, followed by
the application of these principles to health care, health
management and health policy. Prerequisites:
HSAD 5013: Biostatistics I; HSAD 5123: The
Health Care System; or permission of instructor.
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HSAD 5293
Harold Simpson Monday, 5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room 3202
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Health Law Basic principles and practices of law affecting
the administration of health institutions and medical practice,
with emphasis on the legal aspects of patient care and
treatment, torts and contractual obligations, rights and
obligations of governing boards, medical staff and employees and
labor law.
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HSAD 5333
John Wayne
Monday,
5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg., Room
1230/1250
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Advanced Health Systems Financial Management
The course is designed to present in-depth discussions on topics
related to financial management in a health care setting.
It focuses on the application of financial management principles
and concepts to health care organizations. A broad range
of issues will be discussed and evaluated with assignments to
familiarize students with both theoretical concepts and practical
application of financial management principles in the current
operating environment. Computerized software packages will
be utilized to emphasize the application of financial techniques
to problems in health care management and/or health services
delivery. Students should have a basic understanding of
health care system, health care management, health care
statistics and information systems, financial accounting and
Excel.
Prerequisites: HSAD 5143: Management of Health Care
Organizations; HSAD 5163: Introduction to Health Systems
Financial Managment or permission of instructor. |
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HSAD 5393
John Baker
Wed.,5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg.,
Room 3204
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Management Capstone
Policy and decision making processes in health institutions and
agencies, uses case studies of health institutions and agencies.
Culminating experience typically completed in last semester
of the student's course of studies; or permission of instructor.
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HSAD 5443
Richard Nugent
Tues.,
5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg.,
Room 1228 *CANCELLED*
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Women’s
Health
Provides a broad overview of the health issues affecting women
along with the programs and policies designed to address these
issues, including family planning, prenatal care, and women's
health throughout the lifecycle. Topics in family planning
and prenatal care will emphasize policies, systems of care, and
outcomes of care. Life cycle issues will encompass the
prevalence and prevention of chronic health conditions through
interventions involving nutrition, physical activity, and access
to preventive health screenings.
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HSAD 5453
David Deere/Eldon Schulz
Wed.,
5:30-8:30pm
Donald W Reynolds IOA Room G-190
*CANCELLED* |
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Examines chronic and remediable health conditions in children
that require specialized health services, along with the
programs and policies designed to address these needs.
Analyzes the systems of care available to these children and
their families, and considers multidisciplinary approaches to
care management. Students will observe and work directly
with a team of CSHCN professionals and the children and families
they serve.
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HSAD 5573
Joan Diehl
Tues.,
5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg. Room 1202 |
Ambulatory
Care Administration
Organization and administration of ambulatory care delivery
systems; emphasis on HMOs, medical group management,
hospital-based ambulatory care systems, and health clinics.
Prerequisites: HSAD 5143: Management of Health Care
Organizations; or permission of instructor.
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HSAD 5083
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Health Administration Residency
A three-month administrative residency in a health institution
or agency; work experience under a qualified health
administrator with selected field projects and written reports.
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HSAD 5093
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Management Project
Administrative problem defined by a health institution or
agency. |
DrPH OFFERINGS |
PBHL 9003
Thursday, 1:00-4:00pm
D.
Keith Williams
COPH Bldg.,
Room 3202 |
Biostatistics II
This course will cover experimental design and advanced linear
methods of analysis; non-parametric analysis of variance, multiple regression,
and linear
models, factorial analysis, repeated measures, and multiple
covariates, logistic regression, and survival anlaysis will be
covered. Prerequisites: PBHL 5013:
Biostatistics I or its equivalent;
Doctoral
student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health.
Students who demonstrate proficiency in biostatistics beyond the
level of this course will select, with assistance from the Chair
of Biostatistics, another course in the department. |
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PBHL 9013
Ellen Fischer
Thurs., 5:30 - 8:30pm
COPH Bldg.,
Room 2280 |
Epidemiology II
Includes an advanced review of epidemiological methods and
issues; covers sampling and data collection strategies, study
design concerns, including bias, confounding, stratification;
students will gain practice in interpreting and reporting
research results. Prerequisites:
PBHL 5173: Epidemiology I or its equivalent;
Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health.
Students who demonstrate
proficiency in epidemiology methods beyond the level of this
course will select, with assistance from the Chair of
Epidemiology, another course in the department. |
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PBHL 9113
Carol Cornell/Kate Stewart
Wed.,2:00-5:00pm
COPH Bldg.,
Room 2228
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Community-Based Public Health Program Design and Evaluation
II
This course is the
second of a two semester series integrating concepts of
community-based program design and evaluation. This
approach builds on the philosophy that evaluation should be
considered simultaneously with program design. This second
course focuses on application. The course will be taught
using an interdisciplinary approach with an emphasis on the
community-based participatory model, although traditional and
hybrid approaches will be addressed. Students will learn
about social and structural issues affecting both communities
and the effectiveness of community-based public health programs.
The role of the practitioner as a participant with communities
in issue selection, data collection, and analysis will be
examined to learn how to apply these concepts and methods to
program design and implementation. A range of
interventions, as well as the levels they target, will be
described through illustrative case studies. Evaluation
frameworks and logic models will be studied, and formative,
process, impact and outcome evaluation purposes and techniques
will be compared. The role of both quantitative and
qualitative methods will be explored. Prerequisites:
Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of
Public Health; successful completion of three
public health science core courses, including PBHL 9023: Advanced
Health Behavior Theory or equivalent; PBHL 9473/5473: Health
Services Research Methods or equivalent; or permission of
instructor(s). Note: PBHL 9103:
Community-Based Public Health Program Design/Evaluation (1) must
be completed prior to registration for PBHL 9113:
Community-Based Public Health Program Desgin/Evaluation (2).
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PBHL 9333
John Wayne
Wed.,1:00-4:00pm
COPH Bldg.,
Room 1202 *CANCELLED* |
Management Skill Development
This course is designed to introduce students to human resource
management, information management and financial management
concepts and skills needed by executives in public health
organizations. Students will apply these skills in a
variety of in-class activities and have the opportunity to learn
from practicing executives. Prerequisites:
Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of
Public Health; successful completion of the public health
sciences core courses; or permission of instructor |
PBHL 9373 Robert Ulmer/Tim Sellnow
Fri.: 5:00-9:00pm Sat.: 8:00am-4:30pm Sun.: 8:00am-4:30pm January 16, 17, 18, 2009
January 30, 31, and February 1, 2009 UALR,SPCH
Bldg, Rm. 210
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Effective Crisis Communication
Issues such as terrorism, public
health crises, and corporate malfeasance have increased the
importance of crisis communication. This course will:
facilitate understanding of the critical role of communication
on the onset and recovery of crisis; enhance the student's
effective crisis communication skills; promote understanding of
the counter intuitive nature of crisis communication; utilize
crisis communication theory and perspectives to argue for
effectiveness and ineffectiveness in crisis communication; and
assist interactions between students, researchers, and policy
makers on effective crisis communication. Prerequisites: Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay
W. Boozman College of Public Health; successful completion of
three public health sciences core courses; or permission of
instructor. |
PBHL 9473
Glen Mays
Wed.,5:30-8:30pm
COPH Bldg.,
Room 1230/1250 |
Health Services Research Methods
This course provides an overview of study design and methods for
health services research (HSR) applied to health policy and
public health problems. It will include exploration of:
(1) study design principles with emphasis on the
non-experimental and quasi-experimental designs most often
employed in health policy and services research; (2)
methodological problems often encountered in applied health
policy and services research; (3) the "toolbox" of quantitative
methods most often used in health policy and services research;
and (4) principles and strategies for interpreting study results
and communicating them to diverse stakeholders in public health.
The course will emphasize hands-on exercises in using HSR
methods and case studies of published HSR studies, with a focus
on health policy and public health topics. The course will
focus on quantitative research methods grounded primarily in the
disciplines of econometrics and statistics, while highlighting
the many close connections to other methodological perspectives
including epidemiology, sociology, demography, and political
science.
Prerequisites:
Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health;
successful completion of three public health science core
courses;
or permission of instructor. |
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PBHL 997V |
Doctoral Practicum
The Doctoral Practicum consists of 270 hours of field experience
under the joint direction of a COPH faculty member and a
practicing professional with leadership experience in a public
health institution. A written report specifying
activities, potential products, and outcomes of the experience
is required upon completion of the practicum.
Prerequisites:
Doctoral student standing in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health;
completion of public health science core
courses; completion of PBHL 9103: Community-Based Public
Health Program Design/Evaluation (1) and PBHL 9113:
Community-Based Public Health Program Design/Evaluation (2); or permission of
the DrPH Faculty Leadership Chair. |
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PBHL 999V |
Doctoral Capstone Project
The Doctoral Capstone Project is
a culminating experience that requires the student to synthesize
and integrate knowledge by applying learned theories and
principles to an area of public health practice relevant to the
health needs of Arkansans. A written product must be
submitted and must take the form of a dissertation, "n"
manuscript(s) that is/are suitable for publication in a
national-level public health journal(s), a technical report with
supplemental materials if applicable accompanied by a grant
proposal, case study(ies) from initiation to
completion/ethnography and/or other similar scholarly document
approved of by the DrPH Faculty Leadership Chair and/or selected
faculty advisor(s). The written product must be presented
and successfully defended. Prerequisites:
PBHL: 997V: Doctoral Practicum; PBHL 998V: Doctoral
Capstone Seminar and permission of the DrPH Faculty Leadership
Chair. |
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denotes Certificate and Core Courses |