MS in Allied Health

Master of Science in Allied Health degree with the following concentrations:

Management or Education or Nutrition

   The objective of the Master of Science in Allied Health program is to prepare allied health professionals who hold a baccalaureate degree for administrative or educational leadership roles in a variety of settings. There are many allied health professionals who are in leadership (charge or lead positions, supervisory, management, etc.) or educator roles (staff training, in-service education, staff development, etc.) that will benefit from academic preparation at the graduate level. The Master of Science in Allied Health degree program will provide its graduates the opportunity to gain skills needed to better compete or advance in their workplaces.

The MSAH degree (Education concentration) is a 34 credit hour program consisting of 9 courses (31 credit hours) and a scholarly project / thesis or focused elective (3 credit hours) taken at Jewish Hospital College.

The MSAH degree (Management concentration) is a 34 credit hour program consisting of 7-8 courses (22-25 credit hours) taken at Jewish Hospital College and 3-4 courses (9-12 credit hours) taken at Washington University's University College. The student would be able to select from a menu of courses from the University College graduate course offerings in the Healthcare Services and Human Resource Management. Degree completion requirements include the options of a thesis, a scholarly project, or focused electives.

The MSAH degree (Nutrition concentration) is a 34-35 credit hour program consisting of 10 courses (30-31 credit hours) and a scholarly project/thesis or focused elective (3-4 credit hours) taken at Jewish Hospital College.

PROGRAM GOALS:

To prepare graduates:

1. To use theory and research in practice.
2. To develop research studies based on clinical/educational problems.
3. To use legal and ethical processes in a collaborative environment.
4. To apply strategies for planned change.
5. To monitor changes in the health care system and participate in shaping health care policy.
6. To recognize economic implications of health care and be fiscally accountable.
7. To participate in the improvement of health care quality, scholarship in clinical practice and life-long learning.
8. To integrate management and supervisory skills, educational models, health promotion and medical informatics with culturally diverse individuals and families.
9. To use analytical and clinical/educational decision-making skills in collaboration with individuals/families to assess, manage, evaluate, and offer options for resolving health care problems.

EDUCATION CONCENTRATION

   The MSAH degree (Education concentration) is a 34 credit hour program consisting of 9 courses (31 credit hours) and a scholarly project/thesis or focused elective (3 credit hours) taken at Jewish Hospital College and at University College of Washington University.

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

EDUCATION CONCENTRATION COURSES

HS 5206 - Holistic Foundations of Health Care
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Establishes a holistic foundation for scholarly inquiry. Holistic perspectives and philosophy, as they inform health care theories, practice, research, and ethics are examined. Topics of body-mind connectedness, healing relationships between people and their communities, and spiritual relatedness are explored from the perspective of ancient and contemporary holistic descriptions of health and illness. The adequacy of holism for directing evidence-based practice and theory is considered.

HS 5215 - Health Policy, Economics, and Ethics
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
The reciprocal relationships among theory, practice, and research will be analyzed. Analysis and measurement of health-related concepts will be explored and evaluated. Principles of biostatistics and concepts of epidemiology are examined.

HS 5225 - Healthcare Needs of the Elderly
2 credit hours (2 didactic/0 practicum)
Provides the foundation for monitoring and evaluating the effects of ethical professional practice. Resource limitation and allocation in prioritizing and providing care are discussed within the context of ethics and economics. Leadership responsibilities in organizations and in health care policy, reform, and legislation are examined.

HS 5500 - Principles of Teaching and Learning
4 credit hours (4 didactic/0 practicum)
Considers key theories of human nature, culture, and society related to nursing and allied health education. Emphasis on teaching-learning styles and processes, and adult learning principles and instructional strategies. Examines major theories of learning and motivation including relationships between theory and practice.

HS 5520 - Roles and Issues in Education
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Overview of nursing and allied health education in philosophical, historical, and sociological perspectives. Investigates roles and functions of leadership as they apply to educational settings, organizational structure, processes and outcomes. Considers funding and financial management of education.

HS 5510 - Curriculum Design, Development and Implementation
4 credit hours (4 didactic/0 practicum)
Examines the nature, purposes and functions of curricula. Considers the assumptions, materials, methods, resources, and evaluation in the designs of various curricula in nursing and health education.

HS 5255 - Research Methods
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Provides the scientific basis upon which thesis/scholarly project is built. All steps of the research process are explored and analyzed in depth. The relationship of statistical methods to study design and their appropriateness to specific research questions is examined. Research protocols will be completed in this course.

HS 5530 - Seminar and Practicum in Teaching
5 credit hours (2 didactic/3 practicum)
Seminar and practicum experience in diverse aspects of the educator role in nursing and allied health. Opportunities to develop skills in teaching, producing, utilizing and evaluating educational programs.

HS 5401- Scholarly Project
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Provides the student with a learning experience in research in which the student implements a research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Combines beginning research skills, theoretical knowledge, and clinical experience to study a topic of relevance to graduate level health care practice. Continuous enrollment is required until completion of the scholarly project.

HS 5410 - Thesis
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Individual student under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty leading to the preparation and oral presentation of thesis research. Continuous registration is required until completion of the thesis.

MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

   The MSAH degree (Management concentration) is a 34 credit hour program consisting of 7-9 courses (22-25 credit hours) taken at Jewish Hospital College and 3-4 courses (9-12 credit hours) taken at University College, Washington University.

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION COURSES

AH 5820 - Seminar and Practicum in Health Care Management
4 credit hours (1 didactic/3 practicum)
Seminar and practicum experience in the aspects of the management/leadership role in health care. Interaction with managers and leaders in a variety of health care settings. Students will develop skills in management techniques, organizational change, staff development and leadership.

HS 5206 - Holistic Foundations of Health Care
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Establishes a holistic foundation for scholarly inquiry. Holistic perspectives and philosophy, as they inform health care theories, practice, research, and ethics are examined. Topics of body-mind connectedness, healing relationships between people and their communities, and spiritual relatedness are explored from the perspective of ancient and contemporary holistic descriptions of health and illness. The adequacy of holism for directing evidence-based practice and theory is considered.

HS 5215 - Concept Analysis and Measurement
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
The reciprocal relationships among theory, practice, and research will be analyzed. Analysis and measurement of health-related concepts will be explored and evaluated. Principles of biostatistics and concepts of epidemiology are examined.

HS 5225 - Health Policy, Economics, and Ethics
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Provides the foundation for monitoring and evaluating the effects of ethical professional practice. Resource limitation and allocation in prioritizing and providing care are discussed within the context of ethics and economics. Leadership responsibilities in organizations and in health care policy, reform, and legislation are examined.

HS 5226 - Management in Health Care
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Explores the theoretical framework and practical application of classic management principles so as to effectively function in a variety of organizational settings in the provision of health care services. Topics include the management process, managerial decision-making and planning, negotiation skills, organization design and leadership. Cross listed with U88-532.

HS 5255 - Research Methods
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Provides the scientific basis upon which thesis/scholarly project is built. All steps of the research process are explored and analyzed in depth. The relationship of statistical methods to study design and their appropriateness to specific research questions is examined. Research protocols will be completed in this course.

HS 5400 - Scholarly Project
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Provides the student with a learning experience in research in which the student implements a research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Combines beginning research skills, theoretical knowledge, and clinical experience to study a topic of relevance to graduate level health care practice. Continuous enrollment is required until completion of the scholarly project.

HS 5410 - Thesis
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Individual student under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty leading to the preparation and oral presentation of thesis research. Continuous registration is required until completion of the thesis.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSES

*Note: The student may select courses from the following menu of Washington University - University College course offerings in the Health Care Services and Human Resource Management graduate programs.

Health Care Services Courses

Human Resources Management Courses

NUTRITION CONCENTRATION

   The MSAH degree in Nutrition is a 34-35 credit hour program consisting of 10 courses (30-31 credit hours) and a scholarly project/thesis or focused elective (3-4 credit hours) taken at the Jewish Hospital College.

The objective of the program is to prepare dietetics professionals who hold baccalaureate degrees for leadership roles in the evidence-based medical nutrition management of patients in the acute and chronic healthcare settings. The academic training at the graduate level will enhance or reinforce clinical skills and knowledge, critical thinking skills, and promote application of evidence-based practice into the clinical setting to optimize patient care. The student will participate in a variety of course offerings in management, education, and nutrition as part of the program of learning.

Degree requirements include the options of a thesis, a scholarly project, or a focused elective in the area of nutrition. Classes are offered in the later afternoon and evening to allow students to pursue either full-time or part-time study.

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

NUTRITION CONCENTRATION COURSES

HS 5206 - Holistic Foundations of Health Care
3 credit hours (3 didactic / 0 practicum)
Establishes a holistic foundation for scholarly inquiry. Holistic perspectives and philosophy, as they form health care theories, practice, research, and ethics are examined. Topics of body-mind connectedness, healing, relationships between people and their communities, and spiritual relatedness are explored from the perspective of ancient and contemporary holistic descriptions of health and illness. The adequacy of holism for directing evidence-based practice and theory is considered.

HS 5225 - Health Policy, Economics and Ethics
3 credit hours (3 didactic / 0 practicum)
Provides the foundation for monitoring and evaluating the effects of ethical professional practice. Resource limitation and allocation in prioritizing and providing care are discussed within the context of ethics and economics. Leadership responsibilities in organizations and in health care policy, reform, and legislation are examined.

HS 5255 - Research Methods
3 credit hours (3 didactic / 0 practicum)
Provides the scientific basis upon which thesis / scholarly project is built. All steps of the research process are explored and analyzed in depth. The relationship of statistical methods to study design and their appropriateness to specific research questions is examined. Research protocols will be completed in this course.

HS 5500 - Principles of Teaching and Learning
4 credit hours (4 didactic / 0 practicum)
Considers key theories of human nature, culture, and society related to nursing and allied health education. Emphasis on teaching-learning styles and processes, and adult learning principles and instructional strategies. Examines major theories of learning and motivation including relationships between theory and practice.

HS 5400 - Scholarly Project
3 credit hours (3 didactic / 0 practicum)
Provides the student with a learning experience in research in which the student implements a research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Combines beginning research skills, theoretical knowledge, and clinical experience to study a topic of relevance to graduate level healthcare practice. Continuous enrollment is required until completion of the scholarly project.

HS 5410 - Thesis
3 credit hours (3 didactic / 0 practicum)
Individual student under the direction of a member of the graduate faulty leading to the preparation and oral presentation of thesis research. Continuous registration is required until completion of the thesis.

HS 5110 - Pharmacotherapeutics
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and manage common health problems with drug therapy in a safe, high quality, cost-effective manner. The integration of pharmacology, pathophysiology, symptomatology, and client needs in prescriptive practice is addressed. The selection of drug therapy, use of monitoring parameters, the provision of client education, and the adherence to legal principles are stressed.

NTR 5030 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
This course emphasizes the role of the health care professional in improving nutrition health outcomes and in disease management. Learners will analyze normal nutrition across the lifecycle and in specific disease states and conditions, address the interaction of food with medication and the utilization of food as a therapeutic agent and as a means of cultural expression.

NTR 5030A - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
3 credit hours (3 independent study/0 practicum)
This self-guided study course emphasizes the role of the health care professional in improving nutrition health outcomes and in disease management. The learner will analyze nutrition management across the lifecycle in relation to specific disease states and conditions. The interaction of food with medication and the utilization of food as a therapeutic agent will be addressed.

NTR 5031 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Nutrition support and management of individuals with complex health and nutrition problems, multi-organ failure, and chronic disease states. Topics include parenteral and enteral nutrition, metabolic nutrition, transitional feeding, and adaptive feeding devices. Opportunities exist for individual and family discharge teaching, community assessment and outreach.

NTR 5031A - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
The prevention and treatment of select chronic diseases and conditions in the United States will be the focus of this course. The application of evidence-based dietetics will be the basis for this course. An in-depth examination of the nutrition research will be completed. Classes will address the epidemiological issues, prevention and treatment of obesity, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

NTR 5410 - Nutrition Assessment
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Emphasis is on nutrition assessment techniques and interpretation of nutrition-related parameters. Nutrition-focused physical assessment and subjective global assessment techniques and interpretation will be addressed. Critical evaluation of nutrition assessment techniques for use in healthy and critically ill populations will be examined. Methods for estimating and measuring nutrient requirements and body composition are discussed.

NTR 5420 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
Nutritional requirements of the prenatal period through the oldest-old are addressed. Changes in micronutrient and macronutrient needs are related to the changes in body composition, growth and development and cultural and psychological factors. Various techniques for determining nutrient needs and nutritional adequacy in various stages of life are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the physiolgic changes that occur with aging and the effects on nutrient delivery and assimilation.

NTR 5500 - Complementary and Alternative Nutrition Therapy
3 credit hours (3 didactic/0 practicum)
This course examines the growing availability and popularity of complementary and alternative nutrition therapy. The facts and fallacies related to the various types of therapies will be addressed. Integration of complementary nutrition and medical care with western medicine will be explored. Evidence-based recommendations will be developed from the current body of literature. Therapies to be covered include mind-body interventions, bioelectromagnetic therapy, community-based health care, manual healing and pharmacologic and biologic treatments.

NTR 5560 - Critical Care Nutrition
3 credit hours (2.5 didactic/0.5 practicum)
The emphasis is on nutrition support techniques and interventions in the critically ill patient population. Provision of enteral nutrition from feeding tube placement to complication management will be addressed. The current plethora of enteral feeding formulations will be evaluated for indication for use and scientific support of efficacy. Guidelines for providing as well as for writing orders for parenteral nutrition will be provided. Monitoring parenteral nutrition infusion, tolerance and efficacy will be included. The current scientific literature will be assessed for evidence-based indications, contraindications and complications associated with nutrition support. Protocols, standards of care and clinical pathways will be critiqued.