• Program Overview

    The Healthcare Studies program at West Field 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.

Substance Abuse And Behavioral Therapy (CPS-488)

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

Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing (NUR-453)

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.

Diet And Oral Nutrition (NHS-100)

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.

Human Genetics (BIO-746)

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.

Human Physiology (BIO-829)

This course introduces students to marine biology, covering the study of marine ecosystems, marine organisms, and the impact of human activity on the world's oceans.

Advanced Concepts In Human Diseases (HS-245)

Advanced Concepts in Human Diseases delves into complex concepts surrounding human diseases, their causes, and treatments. Students explore disease management, prevention, and current research in the field, making it a critical subject for healthcare professionals and researchers.

Anatomy & Physiology (NS-499)

Learn about anatomy and physiology, emphasizing the study of the human body's structure and functions. Analyze human organ systems, physiological processes, and the integration of anatomy and physiology.

Clinical Issues In Human Anatomy (NS-327)

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.

Maternity and Pediatrics Nursing (N-615)

Study maternity and pediatrics nursing, focusing on nursing care for pregnant women, newborns, and pediatric patients. Analyze maternal and child health, neonatal care, and pediatric nursing practices.

Medical-Surgical Nursing (N-606)

Explore medical-surgical nursing, emphasizing nursing care for medical and surgical patients. Analyze patient assessment, disease management, and nursing interventions in medical-surgical settings.

Cost Of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MHS) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At West Field University, we embrace the intersection of affordability and opportunity. Our dedication to accessible education guarantees that exceptional learning is not coupled with exorbitant costs. We create pathways to knowledge, granting students the opportunity to flourish without the weight of excessive tuition expenses, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

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

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

Human Physiology (BIO-829)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Physiology
     Molecular Interactions
     Compartmentation: Cells And Tissues
     Energy And Cellular Metabolism
     Membrane Dynamics
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Communication, Integration, Homeostasis
     Introduction To The Endocrine System
     Neurons: Cellular And Network Properties
     The Central Nervous System
     Sensory Physiology
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Efferent Division: Autonomic And Somatic Motor Control
     Muscles
     Integrative Physiology I: Control Of Body Movement
     Cardiovascular Physiology
     Blood Flow And The Control Of Blood Pressure
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Blood
     Mechanics Of Breathing
     Gas Exchange And Transport
     The Kidneys
     Integrative Physiology Ii: Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Digestion
     Energy Balance And Metabolism
     The Immune System
     Physical Exercise
     Reproduction And Development

Advanced Concepts In Human Diseases (HS-245)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Disease
     Immunity, Inflammation, And Immune Disorders
     Infectious Diseases
     Neoplasms
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hereditary Diseases
     Nutrition And Health
     Cardiovascular System
     Diseases Of The Blood
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diseases Of The Respiratory System
     Diseases Of The Digestive System
     Diseases Of The Urinary System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diseases Of The Reproductive System
     Diseases Of The Endocrine System
     Diseases Of The Nervous System And Special Senses
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mental Illness
     Diseases Of The Bones, Joints, And Muscles
     Diseases Of The Skin

Anatomy & Physiology (NS-499)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Human Body: An Orientation
     Chemistry Comes Alive
     Cells: The Living Units
     Tissue: The Living Fabric
     The Integumentary System
     Bones And Skeletal Tissues
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Skeleton
     Joints
     Muscles And Muscles Tissue
     The Muscular System
     Fundamentals Of The Nervous System And Nervous Tissue
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Central Nervous System I
     The Central Nervous System: Ii
     The Autonomic Nervous System
     The Endocrine System
     Blood
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
     The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
     The Lymphatic System
     The Immune System: Innate And Adaptive Body Defenses
     The Respiratory System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Digestive System
     Nutrition, Metabolism, And Body Temperature Regulation
     The Urinary System
     Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance
     The Reproductive System

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

Maternity and Pediatrics Nursing (N-615)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Lpn/Lvn In Maternal-Child, Community-Based Nursing
     Legal And Ethical Issues In Maternal-Child Nursing
     Nursing Care Of The Family
     Reproductive Anatomy And Physiology
     Reproductive Issues
     Health Promotion During Pregnancy
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health Promotion During Labor And Delivery
     Health Promotion Of The Newborn
     Health Promotion In The Postpartum Period
     Life Span Growth And Development
     Illness Prevention, Health Promotion, And Nutrition In Children
     Adapting Procedures In The Care Of Children
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Care Of The Hospitalized Or Chronically Ill Child
     Care Of The Child With Fluid, Electrolyte, Or Acid-Base Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Neurologic And Sensory Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Musculoskeletal Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Respiratory Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Care Of The Child With Cardiovascular Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Hematologic Or Lymphatic Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Immune Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Gastrointestinal Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Genitourinary Disorders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Care Of The Child With Integumentary Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Endocrine Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Communicable Diseases
     Care Of The Child With Psychosocial Disorders
     Care Of The Family With A Dying Child

Medical-Surgical Nursing (N-606)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Medicalsurgical Nurse
     The Adult Client In Health And Illness
     The Older Adult Client In Health And Illness
     Settings Of Care
     Guidelines For Client Assessment
     Essential Nursing Pharmacology
     Caring For Clients With Altered Fluid, Electrolyte, Or Acidbase Balance
     Caring For Clients In Pain
     Caring For Clients Having Surgery
     Caring For Clients With Inflammation And Infection
     Caring For Clients With Altered Immunity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For Clients With Cancer
     Caring For Clients Experiencing Shock, Trauma, Or Critical Illness
     Loss, Grief, And End-Of-Life Care
     The Endocrine System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Endocrine Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Diabetes Mellitus
     The Gastrointestinal System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Nutritional And Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Bowel Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Gallbladder, Liver, And Pancreatic Disorders
     The Respiratory System And Assessment
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For Clients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Lower Respiratory Disorders
     The Cardiovascular System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Coronary Heart Disease And Dysrhythmias
     Caring For Clients With Cardiac Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Peripheral Vascular Disorders
     The Hematologic And Lymphatic Systems And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Hematologic And Lymphatic Disorders
     The Urinary System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Renal And Urinary Tract Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Reproductive System And Assessment
     Caring For Male Clients With Reproductive System Disorders
     Caring For Female Clients With Reproductive System Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Sexually Transmitted Infections
     The Nervous System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Intracranial Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Degenerative Neurologic And Spinal Cord Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Eye And Ear Disorders
     The Musculoskeletal System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Musculoskeletal Trauma
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For Clients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
     The Integumentary System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Skin Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Burns
     Mental Health And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Psychotic Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Mood Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Anxiety Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Personality Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Substance Abuse Or Dependency
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