In depth inquiry into health care access and resource utilization patterns among diverse populations, with emphasis on management strategies for establishing effective population-system fit. Analysis of relationship between theory and practice in real-time conditions. Comparative analysis of structure and behavior of management approaches. Clinical fieldwork and seminar opportunities to synthesize, apply, evaluate, and communicate knowledge about a specific domain of advanced clinical practice. Clinical fieldwork emphasizes the refinement of assessment and diagnostic skills.
Seminars focus on critical analysis of clinical issues.
Students develop a professional portfolio to highlight their expertise. Seminars focus on critical analysis of role-related issues. Students refine their professional portfolio of expertise. Includes wound healing physiology, pathophysiology, patient evaluation, evaluation of environmental and systemic factors related to risk of impaired healing, methods for assessing wound progress, and evidenced based treatment options. Optional one credit clinical and lab experience.