NEW YORK
METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITY

Graduate Course Certificate in Health Sciences in Nutritional & Health Sciences

  • Eligibility Criteria

    Bachelor's degree, or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    6

  • Courses Offered

    5

  • Course Duration

    3 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $1,560

Courses Offered

A graduate certificate offered by NYMU is respected by many accreditation authorities worldwide and the decree that t holds will serve to create a line of fantastic job opportunities that will eventually progress your career.

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

Administrative Medical Assisting (NHS-197)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Medical Assisting:The Profession
     Medical Science: History And Practice
     Medical Law And Ethics
     Communication:Verbal And Nonverbal
     The Office Environment (Include Safety)
     Telephone Techniques
     Patient Reception
     Appointment Scheduling
     Office Facilities, Equipment And Supplies
     Written Communication
     Computers In The Medical Office
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Medical Records
     Fees, Billing, Collections And Credit
     Financial Management (Include Banking)
     Medical Insurance
     Medical Insurance Claims
     Medical Coding
     Medical Office Management
     Body Structure And Function
     The Integumentary System
     The Skeletal System
     The Muscular System
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Nervous System
     The Senses
     The Cardiovascular System
     The Immune System
     The Respiratory System
     The Digestive System
     The Urinary System
     The Endocrine System
     The Reproductive System
     Infection Control: Asepsis
     Assisting With Physical Examinations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Vital Signs And Measurements
     Assisting With Medical Specialties
     Assisting In Eye And Ear Care
     Assisting With Life Span Specialties
     Assisting With Minor Surgery
     Assisting With Medical Emergencies
     The Clinical Laboratory
     Microbiology
     Urinalysis
     Hematology
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Radiology
     Electrocardiography And Pulmonary Function
     Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation
     Math For Pharmacology
     Pharmacology
     Administering Medications
     Patient Education
     Nutrition
     Psychology
     Externship And Career Opportunities

Health Education (NHS-246)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Elementary Physical Education
     Creating An Inclusive Learning Environment
     Teaching Motor Skills To Children
     The Daily Physical Education Lesson Plan
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Instruction
     Strategies For Assessing Student Work
     Managing A Physical Education Class: Protocols, Rules, And Accountability Systems
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Equipment, Space And, Time
     Strategies For Managing Behavior During The Physical Education Lesson
     Creating A Physically Safe Learning Environment
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Non Locomotors And Locomotors Skills
     Manipulative Skills
     Strategies For Teaching Games
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategies For Teaching Rhythmic Movement
     Strategies For Promoting Physical Activity And Fitness
     Interdisciplinary Strategies For Physical Education

Health And Industrial Safety (NHS-406)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Safety And Health Manager
     Development Of The Safety And Health Function
     Concepts Of Hazard Avoidance
     Impact Of Federal Regulation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Information Systems
     Process Safety And Disaster Preparedness
     Buildings And Facilities
     Ergonomics
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health And Toxic Substances
     Environmental Control And Noise
     Flammable And Explosive Materials
     Personal Protection And First Aid
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fire Protection
     Materials Handling And Storage
     Machine Guarding
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Welding
     Electrical Hazards
     Construction

Nutrition Sciences (NHS-500)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Role Of Nutrition In Our Health
     Designing A Healthful Diet
     The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat?
     Carbohydrates: Bountiful Sources Of Energy And Nutrients
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fat: An Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrient
     Proteins: Crucial Components Of All Body Tissues
     Nutrients Involved In Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nutrients Involved In Antioxidant Function
     Nutrients Involved In Bone Health
     Nutrients Involved In Energy Metabolism And Blood Health
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Achieving And Maintaining A Healthful Body Weight
     Nutrition And Physical Activity: Keys To Good Health
     Disordered Eating
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Food Safety And Technology: Impact On Consumers
     Nutrition Through The Lifecycle: Pregnancy And The First Year Of Life
     Nutrition Through The Lifecycle: Childhood To Late Adulthood

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