(4 Credits) Anatomy and physiology of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

(4 Credits) Components of neuromonitoring machines; guidance on use of equipment, writing and following protocols, recognizing and troubleshooting common sources of noise and artifacts in an operating room setting. Student work will include real case studies that collected during neuromonitoring of surgical procedures.

(3 Credits) Direct student involvement in intraoperative neuromonitoring of various surgical procedures, observing live signals obtained in a clinical setting, interaction with patients, surgeons and operating room staff, and review of operating room protocols and procedures.

(4 Credits) Direct student involvement in intraoperative neuromonitoring of various surgical procedures, observing live signals obtained in a clinical setting, interaction with patients, surgeons and operating room staff, and review of operating room protocols and procedures.

(2 Credits) Presentations of clinical and nonclinical topics affecting the daily job of an intraoperative neuromonitoring clinician. Topics may include the sterile field; infection control; needle, electrical, radiation and fire safety; patient privacy laws (HIPAA); professional conduct and communication; and diversity in the workplace.

(4 Credits) Direct student involvement in intraoperative neuromonitoring of various surgical procedures, observing live signals obtained in a clinical setting, interaction with patients, surgeons and operating room staff, and review of operating room protocols and procedures.

(2 Credits) Presentations of clinical and nonclinical topics affecting the daily job of an intraoperative neuromonitoring clinician. Topics may include the sterile field; infection control; needle, electrical, radiation and fire safety; patient privacy laws (HIPAA); professional conduct and communication; and diversity in the workplace.

(3 Credits) Brain functions, from molecular and cellular to overall central nervous system organization. Topics of current scientific interest.

(3 Credits) Basic principles of genetics, molecular and cell biology, and physiology as applied to the mechanisms of disease and repair processes in the nervous system. Topics include established concepts and areas of current research on chronic neurodegenerative, synaptic, and demyelinating disorders, acute trauma and cerebrovascular disorders, and plasticity and repair.

(3 Credits) Critical examination of concepts from pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nutritional science as they apply to the diverse health care needs of individuals throughout the lifespan. Using a systems approach, foundational principles of nutrition and pharmacology are applied to specific pathophysiologic conditions to develop a holistic (and/or inclusive) care plan that incorporates non-pharmacologic, dietary, and pharmacologic interventions to a diverse patient population.

(3 Credits) Students will acquire knowledge, skills, and values needed for assessing individuals from diverse cultures and vulnerable populations through the lifespan. This course will address nursing science and disease science as appropriate for the development of student skills for patient/client assessment. Supervised laboratory sessions will provide opportunities to practice newly acquired skills.