Clinical Sciences

CLINICAL SCIENCES 511

Diagnosis Skills: History Taking.

This course introduces students to the methods of patient history taking which is an integral part of the diagnostic work up.  Students will practice history taking skills in simulated patient settings, and will begin to develop diagnostic reasoning skills.

1 lecture hours, 1 semester credit

CLINICAL SCIENCES 521

Diagnosis Skills: Physical Exam.

This lecture and laboratory course introduces students to the procedures necessary to examine the various systems of the body.  Normal and abnormal findings are presented and discussed.  Students continue to refine their history taking skills and development of diagnostic reasoning skills.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 3 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 611

Pathology I.

This course is a study of the pathophysiological process and how this process alters the gross, microscopic, and clinical manifestations of disease. Basic pathological processes of inflammation, repair, degeneration, necrosis, immunology, and neoplasia is presented. Laboratory includes the study of gross and microscopic changes as well as clinical presentations of various diseases and functional disturbances. Prerequisites: BS511, BS512, BS513, BS515.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 3 semester credits.

CLINICAL SCIENCES 612

Clinical Diagnosis I.

This course covers the techniques for physical examination of various systems of the body including a developing appreciation for normal variations and abnormalities associated with various disease states. The student is taught to recognize the signs and symptoms of common diseases, laboratory evaluation for further assessment and procedures involved in diagnosing the patients condition. Prerequisites: BS521, BS523, BS525.

5 lecture hours, 5 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 613

Public Health/Epidemiology.

This course covers the current environmental and public health concerns and issues. The course integrates health with diet, air and water pollutants, noise, and substance abuse, compares community hygiene and industrial hygiene, defines epidemiology, and recognition of major communicable and non-communicable diseases. Prerequisite: BS522.

3 lecture hours, 3 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 616

Immunology

This course covers the cellular and humoral components of the immune system and the physiologic role that is played by each in the protection of the host.   Hypersensitivities, allergies, immunodeficiences, autoimmune diseases and psychoneuroimmunology  are also discussed. Prerequisites: BS525, BS522

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 621

Pathology II.

This course is a continuation of the study of the pathological processes of various diseases. This course emphasizes the pathological basis of systemic diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, endocrine, hepatobiliary, renal and pancreatic systems. The gross, microscopic, and clinical manifestations of various disease processes are presented. Prerequisite: CS611

4 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 5 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 622

Clinical Diagnosis II.

This course is a continuation of Physical/Clinical Diagnosis I. Prerequisite: CS612.

5 lecture hours, 5 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 623

Laboratory Diagnosis I.

This course introduces the student to the appropriate use and interpretation of laboratory tests. Prerequisites: BS514, BS525.

3 lecture hours, 3 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 711

Diagnostic Imaging I.

The focus in this course is radiographic anatomy and imaging modalities. A basic introduction to imaging, including radiography, computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and bone scan (scintigraphy) are discussed. The basic concepts of these modalities, and their use in diagnosis are discussed. This course will also cover basic radiographic anatomy of the skeletal, cardiopulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems. Prerequisites: NBS521

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 712

Medical Genetics.

This course covers the basis, the diagnosis, and the transmission of chromosomal and genetic disorders. The role of genetics and disease and the pre-natal diagnosis of genetic and chromosomal abnormalities are emphasized. Prerequisites: BS515, CS611.

1 lecture hour, 1 semester credit

CLINICAL SCIENCES 713

Laboratory Diagnosis II.

This course is a continuation of Laboratory Diagnosis I with emphasis on the interpretation of laboratory data in the assessment of disease conditions and the practical application and use of laboratory methods. Prerequisite: CS623.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 3 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 714

Clinical Forum I.

This course explores the clinical applications of the basic sciences and the clinical courses taught concurrently in this semester. Case presentations and clinical skills are emphasized through a problem based learning format using naturopathic principles as the foundation.

2 laboratory hours, 1 semester credit

CLINICAL SCIENCES 721

Pharmacology I

The general principles of pharmacology are covered. Drug solubility, absorption, movement across membranes, distribution, biotransformation, and elimination will be discussed. Dose response relationships, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, drug toxicity, signal transaction and second messengers are covered. The pharmacology and toxicology of the drugs of the nervous system will be examined. Prerequisites: BS515.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 722

Diagnostic Imaging II.

The focus of this course is to discuss the role of diagnostic imaging in pathologic processes.  Differential diagnosis, and clinical correlation of these conditions are reviewed.  Radiographic findings consistent with, or common to each condition are covered. Appropriateness of advanced imaging, for various conditions is also discussed. Prerequisite: CS711.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 723

Clinical Forum II.

This course is a continuation of Clinical Forum I and explores the clinical applications of the basic and clinical sciences being taught concurrently in this semester.

2 laboratory hours, 1 semester credit

CLINICAL SCIENCES 724

Emergency Procedures.

This course prepares the student for emergency situations, both in and out of the office or hospital.  Allopathic treatments along with naturopathic therapies are discussed.  PCR certification and familiarity with the AED (defibrillator) are taught.  There is an in-hospital emergency department rotation where the student will obtain "hands-on" experience.  Procedures including phlebotomy, IV therapy and injections are emphasized.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 811

Pharmacology II.

This course examines the most common pharmaceutical agents in clinical practice and the ones most likely to be encountered in a clinical setting in general practice. It reviews antibiotics, antimicrobials, both steroidal and non-steroidal, anti-inflammatories, chemotherapeutic agents, hormones, and commonly prescribed medications. Prerequisite: CS721.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester credits

CLINICAL SCIENCES 812

Environmental Medicine

This course focuses on the effects of pollutants in the home, workplace and elsewhere in the environment. Diagnosis and treatment of health conditions caused by these pollutants is discussed with special emphasis on treating the chemically sensitive patient or those with environmental illness. Prerequisites: CS622

1.5 lecture hours, 1.5 semester credits