The topics in this course are explained and discussed in the context of clinical applications to various health professions. Specific topics include intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base/aqueous equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, non-metals/transition metals, environmental chemistry, and chemistry of life. In the required lab component students use a lab kit to conduct hands on labs.
Credits
4 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$2,180.00
This course provides a general survey of the fundamental principles of genetics, a branch of biology that studies genes, variation, and the expression of inherited traits. All organisms utilize the same genetic systems; therefore, studying genetics is vital to understanding life. This course will explore genetics at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population level. The first part of the course emphasizes the basics of molecular and cellular genetics and covers topics such as DNA structure/function, gene expression, and mutation. The second part of the course focuses on classical genetics and includes topics such as the history of theories of inheritance and Mendelian genetics. The last part of the course highlights population genetics, the study of the genetic composition of biological populations, and how/why it changes over time. Attention to genetic diseases and/or testing and/or medical advances in the field will be explored in each phase of the course.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Program Prerequisites or by consent. This course is an overview of genetics and common syndromes that result in craniofacial anomalies and/or communication disorders. Evaluation and treatment of raniofacial anomalies and associated communication disorders, with a special emphasis on genetic based communication disorders related to specific language impairment, stuttering, and phonological disorders will be addressed.
Credits
1
Semesters Offered
- Spring
In this course, we will introduce and explore the scientific principles of hearing. Topics include acoustics and physical properties of sound, the basic structure and function of the peripheral and central auditory system, psychoacoustics, and auditory system pathology. A particular focus is basic science foundations and application to clinical problem-solving.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree. This course is designed for students to learn how to integrate advanced scientific knowledge related to pathophysiology, health assessment and pharmacotherapeutics in the educational setting.Emphasis is placed on the application of this advanced knowledge to the role of nurse educator.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Summer
Beginning with a review of anatomy and physiology of the ear, this course addresses pathologies of the auditory system and basic assessment of the auditory system. Auditory disorders are discussed in the context of hearing screening, diagnostic assessment, physiological procedures, pediatric evaluation, and differential diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing loss.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course introduces the basic concepts of chemistry and focuses on topics that are important to health professions. Selected areas of general, organic, and biological chemistry will be covered, with emphasis on how structure, properties, and reactions of matter relate to health and the environment. The goals of this course are to provide foundational knowledge in the role of chemistry in everyday life and its application to clinical settings.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Students will follow the role of a Speech-Language Pathologist through their impact across the lifespan. We start by defining an SLP's role in assisting childhood language development, identifying acquired injuries or medical diagnoses that may lead to cognitive-linguistic impairment, and demonstrating an SLP's role in geriatric diagnoses and patient-centered care. By the conclusion of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of the SLP in caring for individuals and the skills required to work in interdisciplinary teams to improve client lives. Understanding the impairments SLPs may encounter provides a better understanding of the scope of SLP practice and various career pathways.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course introduces the student to the foundations of statistical concepts. Health care professionals increasingly rely on statistics for a wide range of uses: from describing clinical populations, to evaluating pharmaceutical outcomes, and even increasing efficiency of clinics and hospitals. As such, this course will provide a background on the kinds of statistical testing that are increasingly of use to those in the health fields.
Credits
3 undergraduate Traditional and accelerated options available
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course will introduce scholars to concepts and theories related to leadership and their application to the education of health professionals at individual and organizational levels. Students will have the opportunity to gain insight into their own leadership through self- assessment and reflection. A course project will a leadership challenge in which they will apply course materials. They will actively engage in peer review throughout the course.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Spring
This course investigates the roles of reading specialists, issues related to consulting and whole school change, and the use of formative assessments to drive instruction. Its focus is on professional development and in-service education to support classroom teachers and tutors in their efforts to improve reading and writing instruction.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Summer
Prerequisites: None. This course introduces Emotional Intelligence (EI) in teams focusing on self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, humility, communication and conflict, coaching and mentoring. Learners will explore concepts that are closely aligned with emotional intelligence in the health professions (e.g. psychological safety, humble inquiry, vulnerability, burnout) and include in-depth self-awareness. Content will contribute to building and evaluating curricula as well as developing effective interprofessional teams, and becoming an effective team leader.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Spring
- Summer
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown Navy Yard
36 1st Avenue
Boston
MA
02129-4557