Program Overview

  • Duration

    3 Months (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    5

  • Total Credit Hours

    30

The Healthcare Studies program at Hudson Bay University is committed to delving into the multifaceted world of healthcare and its profound impact on individual and community well-being. Our students embark on a journey to understand the intricate dynamics of healthcare systems, patient care, and public health initiatives. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students explore various facets of healthcare delivery, including healthcare management, healthcare policy, and healthcare ethics.

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE:

The College of Health Care begins with a comprehensive exploration of healthcare principles and medical knowledge. Students acquire a deep understanding of human anatomy, disease processes, and healthcare practices. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to excel in the diverse field of health sciences.


CLINICAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT SUPPORT:

Outside of traditional learning environments, our College of Health Care prioritizes practical exposure and patient-centered care. Students actively engage in clinical rotations, gain hands-on experience in healthcare facilities, and interact directly with patients. These experiences not only refine their clinical abilities but also offer invaluable insights into delivering quality healthcare.


GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVES AND INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE ENGAGEMENT:

The College of Health Sciences at Hudson Bay University is committed to promoting global health initiatives and fostering international healthcare engagement. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on healthcare and encourages students to engage in healthcare projects with global impact. This global perspective equips students to address complex health challenges in diverse global communities.

Discuss clinical issues in human anatomy, covering medical applications and clinical anatomy. Analyze anatomical knowledge as it applies to medical practice, patient care, and clinical assessments.

Study diet and oral nutrition, emphasizing the importance of oral health and nutrition. Analyze the impact of diet on oral health, dietary recommendations, and nutrition for oral health maintenance.


Fundamentals of Botany focuses on the study of plants. Students explore plant anatomy, physiology, and ecological interactions, making it essential for those interested in botany and plant sciences.


Covers substance abuse treatment and behavioral therapy. Students learn about addiction, evidence-based interventions, and the role of psychology in addressing substance abuse.


Explore advanced medical-surgical nursing, emphasizing nursing care for complex medical and surgical patients. Analyze advanced medical-surgical interventions, patient management, and nursing in acute care.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
GRADUATE COURSE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH SCIENCES $1,560
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $1,560
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

30

Course Duration

3 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

5

Clinical Issues In Human Anatomy (NS-327)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Anatomy  
     The Cell
     The Tissue Level Of Organization
     The Integumentary System
     The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue And Skeletal Structure
     The Skeletal System: Axial Division
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division
     The Skeletal System: Articulations
     The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue And Muscle Organization
     The Muscular System: Axial Musculature
     The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature
     Surface Anatomy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Nervous System: Neural Tissue
     The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord And Spinal Nerves
     The Nervous System: The Brain And Cranial Nerves
     The Nervous System: Pathways And Higher-Order Functions
     The Nervous System: Autonomic Division
     The Nervous System: General And Special Senses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Endocrine System
     The Cardiovascular System: Blood
     The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
     The Cardiovascular System: Vessels And Circulation
     The Lymphatic System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Respiratory System
     The Digestive System
     The Urinary System
     The Reproductive System
     Human Development

Diet And Oral Nutrition (NHS-100)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nutrition As The Foundation For General And Oral Health
     What Is An Adequate Diet?
     Energy Balance And Weight Control
     Carbohydrates
     Protein For Systemic And Oral Health, Meeting Needs In A Multicultural World
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Lipids In Health And Disease
     Dietary Fluids And Health
     The Minerals And Mineralization
     The Vitamins
     Dietary Supplements
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nutrition Implications In Chronic Health Conditions, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Immune-Compromising Conditions- Cancer, Oral Cancer, Sjogrens Syndrome, And Hivaids, And Other Oral Lesions
     Nutrition In The Growth, Development And Maintenance Of Oral Tissues And Structures
     Diet, Nutrition, And Teeth
     Nutrition And The Periodontium
     Nutritional Concerns For The Dentally Compromised Patient: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Dentures, Dysphagia, Temporomandibular Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How Medications Can Affect Nutrition, Diet, And Oral Health
     Nutrition In Pregnancy, Infancy And Childhood
     Nutrition And Dietary Practices For Adolescence And Adulthood
     Nutrition And The Older Dental Patient
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nutrition And The Patient With Special Needs
     Effective Communication In Dental Practice
     Principles Of Diet Screening, Risk Assessment, And Guidance
     Nutrition Resources For Dental Practice

Human Genetics (BIO-746)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Genetics
     Mitosis And Meiosis
     Mendelian Genetics
     Extensions Of Mendelian Genetics
     Chromosome Mapping In Eukaryote
     Genetic Analysis And Mapping In Bacteria And Bacteriophages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sex Determination And Sex Chromosomes
     Chromosome Mutations: Variation In Chromosome Number And Arrangement
     Extranuclear Inheritance
     Dna Structure And Analysis
     Dna Replication And Recombination
     Dna Organization In Chromosomes
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Genetic Code And Transcription
     Translation And Proteins
     Gene Mutation, Dna Repair, And Transposition
     Regulation Of Gene Expression In Prokaryotes
     Regulation Of Gene Expression In Eukaryotes
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cell Cycle Regulation And Cancer
     Recombinant Dna Technology
     Genomics And Proteomics
     Dissection Of Gene Function: Mutational Analysis In Model Organisms
     Applications And Ethics Of Biotechnology
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Developmental Genetics Of Model Organisms
     Quantitative Genetics And Multifactorial Traits
     Population Genetics
     Evolutionary Genetics
     Conservation Genetics

Substance Abuse And Behavioral Therapy (CPS-488)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Substance Abuse Counseling
     The Major Substances Of Abuse And The Body
     Etiological Theories Of Substance Abuse
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Assessment And Diagnosis
     Treatment Planning And Treatment Setting
     Individual And Group Treatment
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Family Therapy In Substance Abuse Treatment
     Working With Selected Populations: Treatment Issues And Characteristics
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Working With Diverse Cultures: Revisiting Issues In Prevention And Intervention
     Sustaining Behavior Change: Relapse Prevention Strategies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Prevention
     Research And Contemporary Issues

Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing (NUR-453)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For The High Acuity Patient: Patient, Family, And Nursing Consideration
     Acute Pain In The High Acuity Patient
     Fluid And Electrolyte Balance In The High Acuity Patient
     Determination And Assessment Of Pulmoncay Gas Exchange
     Alterations In Pulmonary Gas Exchange
     Mechanical Ventilation
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Pulmonary Gas Exchange
     Determination And Assessment Of Cardiac Output
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hemodynamic: Monitoring
     Electrocardiographic Monitoring And Conduction Abnormalities
     Alterations In Myocardial Tissue Perfusion
     Alterations In Cardiac Output
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Myocardial Tissue Perfusion
     Oxygenation
     Shock States
     Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nursing Care Of Patient With Impaired Oxygenation
     Determinants And Assessment Of Cerebral Perfusion
     Alterations In Cerebral Tissue Perfusion: Acute Brain Attack
     Decreased Adaptive Capacity: Acute Head Injury
     Sensory Perceptual Disorders
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Cerebral Function
     Metabolic Responses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Acute Hematologic Dysfunction
     Altered Immune Function
     Organ Transplantation
     Altered Glucose Metabolism
     Altered Renal Dysfunction
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Metabolic Function
     Acute Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Acute Hypatic Dusfunction
     Acute Pancreatic Dysfunction
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Gastrointestinal Function
     Complex Wound Management
     Acute Burn Injury
     Trauma
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Multiple Injuries