Course Descriptions

This course, which is along with HSCE 1030 is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the cellular, organ, and system levels of organization of the human body. It includes a comprehensive study of facts pertaining to the covering, support and movement of the human body. Topics covered will include: organization of the body, the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students or by permission of instructor

This course introduces students in the five BHSc professions to the Canadian Health Care System and the role of the health professional within that system. The course compares the Canadian system to systems from other countries and covers diverse healthcare models such as primary care, palliative care, long term care, etc. The role of the health professional is explored through the study of professionalism, scope of practice, and risk management in an interprofessional context. The course will allow students the opportunity to develop/improve essential skills to help them study and work in a multi-disciplinary system including critical thinking, writing skills, communication and teamwork.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students or by permission of instructor

An introduction to physics for students in Biology, Psychology, Arts and Environmental Sciences, and for students preparing for MCAT, and Medicine, Dentistry and Applied Health Sciences. It is accepted as a prerequisite to advanced classes in physics when combined with MATH 1000.03 and 1010.03. Basic concepts in physics are applied, where possible, to realistic biological models, e.g. forces and torques are related to muscles and joints, electricity to cellular activity, fluids to blood circulation, etc.

NOTES: 1.This class is not acceptable in the Engineering program.
2. Labs do not start until the second week of classes.
FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: High School Physics equivalent to Nova Scotia Grade 12 level
is highly recommended. Students not having a physics credit equivalent to Nova Scotia Grade 12 Physics are strongly advised to take PHYC 0010.00 available in the summer and in the fall term. the College of Continuing Education at: http://collegeofcontinuinged.dal.ca.
EXCLUSION:Credit will be given for only one of PHYC 1000X/Y.06, 1100X/ Y.06, 1190.03/1290.03, 1280.03/1290.03, 1300X/Y.06, or 1310.03/1320.03

This course is intended to provide students with a foundational knowledge base of cross sectional anatomy for multiple imaging modalities.  Cross sectional diagrams and images from Magnetic Resonance, Nuclear Medicine, Radiological Technology and Ultrasound will be used to identify anatomical structures of each system in different planes. 

FORMAT: Lecture/3 hours
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional streams of Diagnostic Cytology, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Medical Lab Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiological Technology, and Respiratory Therapy 

This course provides a general overview of organs and structures within the abdominopelvic cavity which are fundamental to sonography. It includes concepts of relational sectional anatomy and basic ultrasound scanning principles. Also included is an historical perspective and discussions involving the national Code of Ethics for the profession of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (which could include a simulated practice setting). In the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format. The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.
NOTES: Students must ensure they are registered for the correct section that corresponds with their school/college and should check the timetable for the appropriate section for their discipline.Health and Human Performance: section 02Health Sciences: section 03
FORMAT COMMENTS: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
COREQUISITES: IPHE 4900.00
RESTRICTIONS: Faculty of Health students only

This course studies the systems that serve in maintaining the human body and ensuring its continuity. Topics covered will include: cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. This course will provide students with an appreciation of the complexities of the human function and form, and set the stage for understanding the integration of organ system functions.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: HSCE 1020.03
EXCLUSION: ANAT 1010.03, ANAT 1020.03 PHYL 1000.06, PHYL 1010.06
RESTRICTION: None, however priority is given to Health Sciences students

This course will further the students’ understanding of working within a healthcare environment as they learn the skills required to provide patientcentered care. The course provides academic knowledge and laboratory experiences for students to develop clinical skills essential in all five professional streams of the BHSc program.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 1.5 hours
PREREQUISITE: HSCE 1000.03 and one discipline specific course
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students

An introduction to physics for students in Biology, Psychology, Arts and Environmental Sciences, and for students preparing for MCAT, and Medicine, Dentistry and Applied Health Sciences. It is accepted as a prerequisite to advanced classes in physics when combined with MATH 1000.03 and 1010.03. Basic concepts in physics are applied, where possible, to realistic biological models, e.g. forces and torques are related to muscles and joints, electricity to cellular activity, fluids to blood circulation, etc.

NOTES: 1.This class is not acceptable in the Engineering program.
2.Labs do not start until the second week of classes.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: High School Physics equivalent to Nova Scotia Grade 12 level
is highly recommended. Students not having a physics credit equivalent to Nova Scotia Grade 12 Physics are strongly advised to take PHYC 0010.00 available in the summer and in the fall term. the College of Continuing Education at: http://collegeofcontinuinged.dal.ca.
EXCLUSION:Credit will be given for only one of PHYC 1000X/Y.06, 1100X/ Y.06, 1190.03/1290.03, 1280.03/1290.03, 1300X/Y.06, or 1310.03/1320.03

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of the physical principles of ultrasound. It examines how diagnostic ultrasound works (how it is generated and how it interacts with tissues). Also covered in this course is the instrumentation used to transmit, receive and present echo information and the application of these to the practice of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
CO-REQUISITE: PHYC 1300X/Y.06
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course provides a general overview of the normal sonographic appearance of organs and structures of the adbominopelvic cavity which are fundamental to sonography. Where applicable, the sonographic application and normal variants of specific organs and structures within the abdominopelvic cavity are also discussed. Included are reference charts highlighting other common diagnostic tests, normal measurements, and laboratory values associated with each organ and structure of interest.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 1000.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (which could include a simulated practice setting). In the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format. The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.
NOTES: Students must ensure they are registered for the correct section that corresponds with their school/college and should check the timetable for the appropriate section for their discipline.Health and Human Performance: section 02Health Sciences: section 03
FORMAT COMMENTS: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
COREQUISITES: IPHE 4900.00
RESTRICTIONS: Faculty of Health students only

This clinical practicum introduces students to Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound. Within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, students will develop a knowledge of departmental procedures, an ability to interpret and utilize requisitions and demonstrate proficiency in equipment selection and instrumentation. Students will develop clinical skills in performing abdominal and pelvic ultrasound examinations. Students will apply health professional practice skills when interacting with patients and healthcare professionals.

FORMAT: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 1010.03, 1020.03, HSCE 1010.03, PHYC 1300.06, HSCE 1020.03, HSCE 1030.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (in the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format). The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.

FORMAT: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
RESTRICTION: Health Professions students only

This course builds on knowledge and experience gained in DMUT 1010. This class provides the student with principles and instrumentation of continuouswave/pulsed-wave Doppler spectral analysis and color-flow imaging. Imaging artifacts, quality assurance, and bioeffects/safety are investigated thoroughly. Application of this knowledge and the development of skills and competence needed in the clinical practice of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound will be included in this class

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 1500.03
RESTRICTION: HOLD Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This class gives an introduction to the basic concepts of statistics through extensive use of examples. The topics include experimental design, descriptive statistics, simple linear regression and the basics of statistical inference. Students will learn to use the statistical package MINITAB.

NOTE: Students who have already taken university level Calculus should consider taking STAT 2060.03 instead of STAT 1060.03.
FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, tutorial 1 hour, MLC
PREREQUISITE:Academic or advanced Grade 12 Mathematics (or pre-calculus) or equivalent
EXCLUSION: COMM 2501.03, MGMT 2501.03, DISP

This course focuses on the anatomy, physiology, congenital anomalies and pathologies of the female and male reproductive system. It provides an opportunity for the students to enhance their knowledge of the pathological processes that affect patients with an emphasis on ovarian, uterine, testicular and breast abnormalities. Critical evaluation of these pathologies and their sonographic characteristics will be fully explored. Students will develop sonographic scanning techniques specific to transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds as well as practice transvaginal, scrotal and breast imaging techniques in a simulated environment. This course will focus on providing care to diverse patient populations to include transgender patients and patients with intersex conditions. This course also provides the opportunity for students to develop leadership skills through mentorship of first year ultrasound students.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 1500.03
EXCLUSION: DMUT 2010

Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

Community development, community advocacy, social justice and primary healthcare will be the theoretical frameworks for exploring the Health Science practitioner’s role and practice in the context of working with populations in high risk environments. The emphasis is on understanding the issues, collaborating with those involved, and building individual and group capacities to enhance and promote the health and well-being of specific populations.

FORMAT: Online delivery via BLS
RESTRICTION: None, however priority is given to the Health Sciences students

This is the first of three courses related to abdomen and superficial structures. This course will focus on the pathology of the vascular system, liver, biliary system and the mammary glands. This course will provide further opportunity to develop skills and integrate knowledge from all discipline specific first year courses. The etiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis and treatment modalities will be examined. Documented ultrasound images with relevant pathology will be challenged, analyzed, and reviewed in a simulated clinical laboratory environment. This simulated environment will further provide an opportunity for students to integrate their knowledge of anatomy and pathology to formulate sonographic scanning strategies.

NOTE: Students taking this class must register in both DCYT 2001 and DCYT 2002 in consecutive terms.
FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 1500.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (which could include a simulated practice setting). In the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format. The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.
NOTES: Students must ensure they are registered for the correct section that corresponds with their school/college and should check the timetable for the appropriate section for their discipline.Health and Human Performance: section 02Health Sciences: section 03
FORMAT COMMENTS: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
COREQUISITES: IPHE 4900.00
RESTRICTIONS: Faculty of Health students only

This is an introductory course in healthcare ethics. Students will be provided with an overview of moral theory and principles; a chance to reflect upon and discuss contemporary ethical issues in healthcare; and an opportunity to acquire the conceptual and practical tools required to make competent ethical decisions in their own practice. Teaching methods will include lecture, group instruction and case analysis.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
RESTRICTION: None, however priority is given to the Health Sciences students

This course provides the learner with a comprehensive study of normal cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and common pathology relating to cardiac ultrasound. General principles of echocardiography, normal echo examination techniques and standard views will be covered including two-dimensional imaging, M-mode and Doppler measurements. The lab component allows students to build upon their previous knowledge of cardiac sonography.

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: DMUT 1500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to provide a concentrated study of the biological and behavioural interactions of the human body in disease. Emphasis will be placed on the examination of the Pathophysiology of diseases prevalent in Canada. This class will examine various therapeutic strategies used in treating these diseases and their implications for patient care.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: HSCE 1020.03, HSCE 1030.03
RESTRICTION: None, however priority is given to the Health Sciences students

This course provides the learner with a comprehensive study of normal and abnormal first trimester and normal second trimester obstetrical ultrasound examinations. Critical evaluation of first trimester pregnancy complications and the sonographic appearances in a second trimester obstetrical patient essential to continuing study in DMUT 3000. Multiple gestations, infertility and assisted reproductive technologies are also explored in detail. The study of embryology is an important focus of this course and the sonographic appearance associated with the growing fetus. Ethical issues related to obstetrical ultrasound will be examined and discussed.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 1500.03, HSCE 2010.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This is the second of three courses related to Abdomen and Superficial Structures. The course will focus on the pathology of the: pancreas, adrenals, retroperitoneum, lymphatic system, urinary tract, thyroid and parathyroid glands. Etiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis and treatment modalities related to these body systems will be examined. Students will be challenged to analyze, formulate sonographic scanning strategies, and diagnose appropriately relevant pathology viewed in a hospital clinical environment. The course will provide students with the opportunity to integrate skills and concepts learned in previous courses and continue development of professional skills in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 2000.033
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (in the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format). The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.

FORMAT: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
RESTRICTION: Health Professions students only

Practicum II provides students with the opportunity to continue skill development in abdominal and pelvic ultrasound examinations including the recognition, identification and documentation of pathologies. In addition, students will develop clinical skills in performing first and second trimester obstetrical ultrasound examinations. This clinical practicum requires the student to travel to clinical sites outside the Halifax Regional Municipality. Students will be responsible for travel and accommodation arrangements.

FORMAT: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 2010.03, 2020.03, 2030.03, HSCE 2040.03, DMUT 2040.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (in the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format). The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.

FORMAT: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
RESTRICTION: Health Professions students only

This interprofessional collaborative learning course provides students with knowledge, skills, and experience in critiquing and integrating health research into practice. Students will learn about the philosophical underpinnings of research, research ethics, design, issues in measurement, sampling, data collection strategies, data analysis and report writing including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

FORMAT: Online delivery via BLS
EXCLUSION: HAHP 3100.03, HSCE 3010.03, NURS 2760.03
RESTRICTION: Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) Bachelor of Health Promotion Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) Bachelor of Science (Recreation) Bachelor of Science (Recreation) / Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Science (Nursing)  

This course provides a comprehensive study of the normal and abnormal second and third trimester ultrasound examinations. Critical evaluation of fetal pathologies and sonographic characteristics associated with these pathologies will be fully explored. Maternal complications associated with pregnancy and antenatal testing will also be covered.

FORMAT: Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 2500.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

The class is designed to provide an overview of healthcare in Canada, and more specifically in Nova Scotia, where the health reform process will be addressed. Aimed specifically at supervisors, middle management, and administrators the existing trends in healthcare from a national and provincial perspective will be reviewed. The goal of this class is to provide the student with a snapshot view of the existing healthcare system, its past development, and future direction.

CROSS-LISTING: CANA 4300.00

This course builds on knowledge and experience gained in DMUT 2020 (Principles and Instrumentation of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound II) and DMUT 2000/2030 (Sonography of the Abdomen/Superficial Structures III). An integration of previously acquired knowledge and clinical skills will be applied to a more advanced level of theoretical and clinical application using Doppler ultrasound technology, including discussion of pathologic findings related to the vascular system. The student will review hemodynamics, physics and instrumentation, spectral analysis, color flow imaging and the use of contrast agents in vascular sonography. Applications in both vascular sonography as well as non-imaging physiologic assessments will be covered, to include: examinations of the intracranial and extracranial cerebral vessels, arteries and veins of the upper and lower extremities and vasculature of the abdominal and pelvic vessels.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Lab

PREREQUISITE: DMUT 2500.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This clinical education course further expands the student's ability to analyze and process data. Integrating knowledge, concepts and skills developed in previous courses, the student will enhance their independent decision making skills. The expectation is for the student to achieve competency in their utilization of ultrasound instrumentation in a variety of ultrasound examinations. The student will experientially reflect on their own skills in their application of theory to practice.

FORMAT COMMENTS: Full-time rotation in clinical setting
PREREQUISITES: DMUT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (in the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format). The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.

FORMAT: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
RESTRICTION: Health Professions students only

This clinical education course allows the student to integrate and consolidate knowledge, concepts and skills developed and maintained from previous courses. The expectation is that the student will be able to recognize, identify and document normal and abnormal sonographic images of the abdomen under indirect supervision. This experience will enhance the student’s ability to make independent decisions and to critically evaluate images of abdominal organs and related structures. Students are expected to assume responsibility for their actions and decisions. Students are expected to interact effectively with patients and all healthcare team professionals while maintaining accepted professional practice standards in an ultrasound environment.

FORMAT: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 3010.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

Building on experience developed in Clinical Practicum II and knowledge and concepts learned in Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology I and II, this obstetrical ultrasound clinical education course enhances the student's ability to recognize, identify and document normal and abnormal obstetrical ultrasound examinations. This course provides the opportunity to reflect on their own clinical and professional skills in dealing with the obstetrical patient. Assuming responsibility for their actions and decisions in the clinical setting, the student becomes competent in performing obstetrical sonographic examinations.

FORMAT: Full-time rotation in clinical setting
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 3000.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This clinical course allows the student to integrate knowledge, concepts and skills developed in previous courses and enhance their independent decision making skills. The expectation is for the student to achieve competency in recognizing, identifying, and documenting normal and abnormal sonographic images of the female pelvis under indirect supervision. The student will experientially reflect on their own skills and assume responsibility for their actions and decisions in the clinical setting.

FORMAT: Full-time rotation in clinical setting
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 2500.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This clinical education course allows the student to integrate and consolidate knowledge, concepts and skills developed and maintained from previous courses. The expectation is that the student will be able to recognize, identify and document normal and abnormal sonographic images of superficial structures under indirect supervision. This clinical experience will enhance the student's ability to make independent decisions and to critically evaluate images of superficial structures. Students are expected to assume responsibility for their actions and decisions. Students are expected to interact effectively with patients and all healthcare professionals while maintaining accepted professional practice standards in an ultrasound environment.

FORMAT: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 3010.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

Building on experience developed in Clinical Practicum II and knowledge and concepts learned in Cardiac Sonography I, this cardiac ultrasound clinical education course enhances the student’s ability to recognize, identify and document normal and abnormal echocardiograms. This course provides the opportunity to reflect on their own clinical and professional skills in dealing with the cardiac patient. Assuming responsibility for their actions and decisions in the clinical setting, the student becomes more competent in performing normal echocardiograms.

FORMAT: Full-time rotation in clinical setting
PREREQUISITE: DMUT 2500.03
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (in the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format). The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.

FORMAT: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
RESTRICTION: Health Professions students only

Practicum III provides students with the clinical exposure to various specialties which include: related imaging modalities, vascular technology, echocardiography and fetal assessment ( biophysicals, amniocentesis etc.). This clinical practicum will provide the student with the opportunity to correlate ultrasound imaging with other imaging specialties. This clinical practicum also allows the student to gain clinical exposure to specialty practice areas which they may choose to pursue in the fourth year.

FORMAT: Full-time rotations in clinical settings
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all other third year DMUT courses
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (in the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format). The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.

FORMAT: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
RESTRICTION: Health Professions students only

This course will consider various elements of leadership in a complex, multiprofessional and rapidly changing healthcare system, and will enable students to assess and strengthen their own leadership style. An understanding of current trends and issues in healthcare will provide a basis for the development of leadership skills. Critical thinking, decision-making processes and other leadership behaviours will be examined.

FORMAT: Online delivery via BLS
RESTRICTION: None, however priority is given to the Health Sciences students

Using an adult education theoretical perspective, this course introduces students to elements of program design, objective setting, selection of instructional methods and assessment strategies for application to their roles as preceptors, patient educators, and lifelong students. This course will discuss a variety of teaching, learning and delivery methods as well as their appropriateness to clinical and professional education.

FORMAT: Online delivery via BLS
RESTRICTION: None, however priority is given to the Health Sciences students

This course is designed to give students and practicing professionals the opportunity to further develop and practice those skills essential to the competent translation of knowledge into clinical practice. Through evaluation and use of evidence-informed decision making and change management processes students will be prepared to assist their future workplaces in staying at the forefront of clinical practice.
FORMAT COMMENTS: On line delivery
PREREQUISITES: HAHP 3100 or HSCE 3010 or equivalent
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to 4th Year Health Professions students.

The objective of this course is to provide the non-law student with an overview of significant legal issues that arise in the healthcare context. The first part of the course covers an introduction to the Canadian legal system, the Canadian healthcare system from a legal perspective, and the nature of legal proceedings. The second part focuses on issues of particular relevance in the provision of health services; these issues may include: practice management; confidentiality and disclosure of information, including whistle blowing; consent to treatment, including issues regarding minors and those lacking capacity; mental health law; and the regulation of drugs. Finally, the third part addresses contemporary issues in health law such as cost containment, issues of care at the end of life, and the impact of human rights legislation on healthcare services and delivery.

FORMAT: Fall term BLS
RESTRICTION: Health Profession students only

This course is intended to prepare students to work in a collaborative and patient/client/community/family-centered work environments. Students in Health Professions undergraduate programs are required to maintain registration in this course for the duration of their studies. The student will be required to have completed, by the end of their program of study, a total number of different, meaningful and relevant interprofessional collaborative learning experiences (as determined and approved by the School/College) equal to two times the number of years or part of years of study in the program. At least one of these experiences will be in a practice setting (in the event there are no students from other professions in any of the student's practice settings, credit may be granted for interactions with non-student professionals which follow an approved structured format). The experiences will include interactions with undergraduate and/or graduate students from a total of at least 4 different related professions with which there are natural affinities or linkages in the professional environment, some professions of which are outside the student's home School/College. In accordance with the guidelines/requirements of the home School/College, students will prepare a portfolio (or comparable document/process) which maps their interprofessional collaborative learning experiences on to the specific requirements of the School/College. The portfolio will be graded by the School/College on a Pass/Fail basis. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation in all programs, and will be recognized further with the awarding of a special Certificate in Interprofessional Collaboration to be presented by the Faculty of Health Professions.

FORMAT: Portfolio overseen by individual FHP School/College
RESTRICTION: Health Professions students only

Specialty practice affords students the opportunity to attain additional competence and knowledge in a specialty practice area. There are three components to specialty practice: clinical, contextual and theoretical. This course can be six or twelve credit hours depending on the nature of the specialty practice. Specialty practice is arranged through consultation with the fourth year/post diploma advisor.

PREREQUISITE: DMUT 3500.03 for entry level students; Post diploma students must consult with the post diploma advisor to ensure the necessary prerequisites have been met.
RESTRICTION: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in DMUT. Enrolment may be limited due to clinical site availability.