HEALTH
PROFESSIONS (HP)
College of Science and Health
Department Chair: Peggy Denton
4049 Health Science Center
608.785.8303
e-mail:
denton.pegg@uwlax.edu
www.uwlax.edu/sah/health-professions
Professors: Fater, Kernozek;
Associate Professors: Denton,
Greiner;
Assistant Professors: Greany,
Meardon, Straker, Wilson;
Clinical Associate Professors: Dougherty, Graham, Hussey, McCannon, Rathgaber, Rueteman, Thorman;
Clinical Assistant Professors:
Devine, Grabinski, Gronwaldt, Hilsendager, Jewell, Lenards,
Malone, Sieck, Staffaroni, Temple, Weege; Lecturers: Burton,
Oldenburg;
Research Lab Manager: Hong
The health professions department includes six
NMT—bachelor’s health professions programs. These programs are
occupational therapy (OT—master’s level),
physician assistant studies (PAS—master’s level),
physical therapy (and master’s—doctorate level),
radiation therapy (RT—bachelor’s level), and
medical dosimetry (DOS—certificate program and master’s).
Each of these programs has an identified professional curriculum
including both didactic and clinical experiences which leads to
a degree. Each program has defined pre-professional prerequisite
and admission criteria, which must be completed before seeking
admission to the professional program. UW-L students interested
in one of these fields will declare that discipline as a
pre-professional second major (e.g. pre-OT) prior to making
formal application to that program. Students interested in
transferring to UW-L to enroll in a health professions program
should consult that program for advice regarding transfer.
Student participation in each program is governed by program
specific policies that can be obtained directly from the
program.
Each of the health professions department
programs requires students to have a criminal background check
prior to beginning professional course work. These are required
by health care institutions that students will be attending
during their program. Unacceptable criminal background checks
may jeopardize the student’s ability to complete their
professional program. Further information about the criminal
background check is available on each programs Web site.
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SAH 105
Cr. 3
Analysis of Health, Wellness and Disease for
the Healthcare Consumer
In our technological world, health research
and information is expanding rapidly and has become readily
available to consumers. As life-long consumers of this
information and healthcare services, students need to be able to
understand the principles on which healthcare is based and to
interpret this information in its application to their personal,
family and community situations. This course uses an inquiry-
based format to consider topics in nutrition, pharmaceuticals,
cancer, communicable disease, contraception and sexually
transmitted disease, chronic diseases, environmental impacts on
health, recreation, fitness, epidemiology and disease
prevention. Offered Fall, Spring.
HP/HPR 106
Cr. 2
Introduction to Health Related Careers
Overview of health related professions in the
health delivery system. Course will include educational and
professional aspects of a broad range of health related careers.
General topics will include an overview of the health related
delivery system, health reform, legal and ethical issues, and
professionalism. An interdisciplinary approach will be utilized
to present specific information on individual health related
professions. (Cross-listed with HPR; may only earn credit in HP
or HPR.) Offered Spring.
HP
250 Cr. 1
Medical Terminology for Health Professions
Students in various allied health fields will
learn to use medically related terms in their professional
communication. This covers the study of the language of medicine
used in clinics, hospitals, and other health agencies. The
student will develop a working knowledge of terms, word roots,
and abbreviations with emphasis on spelling, definitions, and
pronunciation. An introduction to health care records, disease
process, operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic
terminology of body systems will be covered as they pertain to
medical practice. Online course. Offered Fall, Summer.
HP
300 Cr. 0
Nursing Partnership
This course is designed for students in the
UW-Madison Western Campus nursing program. It is used to
facilitate record-keeping for students officially enrolled in
courses at UW, but using UW-L services. Prerequisite: Admission
to UW-Madison nursing program. Repeatable; not graded; not
listed on transcript. Offered Fall.
HP/RT 310
Cr. 3
Pathophysiology
This course focuses on the pathophysiologic
disorders that affect healthy systems across the life span.
Theories of disease causation are introduced. Areas of emphasis
include cellular and systemic responses, clinical manifestations
and the response of tissue to radiation damage. Acquired,
immune, infectious, carcinogenic and genetic alterations in body
systems are included. (Cross-listed with RT; may only earn
credit in HP or RT.) Offered Fall.
HP
350 Cr. 1-3
Topics in Health Professions
Topics for this course are selected by the
instructor and/or as developed by student/faculty dialogue to
meet special interests and needs of students. These topics are
relevant to pre-professional physician assistant education or
others interested in health care careers, but are not found
elsewhere in the university curriculum. Repeatable for credit —
maximum six. Offered Spring.
HP
401 Cr. 3
Nursing Pharmacology
This course covers of basic pharmacokinetic
principles including absorption, biotransformation, and
elimination. Pharmaceutical agents typically used in outpatient
and inpatient settings will be covered including analgesic
agents, steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
local anesthetics, sedative hypnotic agents, psychotropic drugs,
antibiotic agents, antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic
pharmaceuticals, cardioactive drugs, diuretic medications,
antiasthmatic agents, and medications commonly used in the
treatment of diabetes mellitus. Prescription and nonprescription
agents as well as indications, contraindications, and potential
interactions of pharmaceuticals will be covered. Appropriate use
of the Physician’s Desk Reference as well as online resources
will be included throughout the course. Prerequisite: admission
to the UW-Madison Western Campus Nursing Program, or to the
Athletic Training Program. Offered Fall.
HP
499 Cr. 1-3
Health Professions Research
This course will allow practical experience in
carrying out a clinical research project in the health
professions under the guidance of the principal investigator(s).
Students will be required to search and critique the literature
concerning the research problem, collect, analyze and manage
data, assist with statistical analysis and writing of reports.
Repeatable for credit — maximum four. Offered Fall, Spring.