A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Online 
Reasons to choose A.T. Still University:
- More than 115 years of academic excellence in healthcare education
- Earn your degree in as little as one year or take up to three years
- Learn based upon an effective combination of theory and practical experience; all faculty have extensive academic and professional experience in the fields they teach
Featured Programs from A.T. Still University:
Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies - Master of Science
The Advanced Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Studies (AMOT) is a post-professional degree program for those already holding an entry-level, professional degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Occupational Therapy. Designed for practicing occupational therapists interested in continuing, advanced education in occupational therapy, the program allows the working clinician to build upon existing experience, strengthen academic foundations, improve clinical reasoning and critical analysis skills, and increase the ability to practice in varied clinical and administrative settings.
Courses in the Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies Master of Science program include:
- Trends in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence-Based Practice for Clinicians
- Issues in Pediatric Practice
- Issues in Geriatric Practice
- Pharmacology
- Business Planning
Health Administration - Master
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) degree that will prepare you for leadership in health administration. Graduates enter a fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market. The M.H.A. is a 15-course program tailored to healthcare leaders and managers. Coursework focuses on leadership, law and ethics, information systems, managerial epidemiology, and human resource management.
Courses in the Health Administration MHA program include:
- Health Services in the U.S.: A Lifespan Approach
- Fundamentals of Research in Health Administration
- Administration of Healthcare Organizations
- Healthcare Information Systems
- Health Care Finance
- Health Administration Law and Ethics
Health Education - Master
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Master of Health Education degree that will prepare you for leadership in health education. A systematic process based on learning theory is used to plan, design, implement, and evaluate effective program and course offerings with in-depth pedagogical training. A 14-course program, the M.H.Ed. offers five areas of concentration: leadership, research, teaching, medical education, and a customized track. Note: This program is not intended to meet state certification requirements to become an elementary or secondary teacher.
Courses in the Health Education MHEd program include:
- Foundations of Learning
- Instructional Design
- Student Assessment
- Educational Research Methodology
- Faculty Evaluation
- Educational Governance, Organizational Dynamics, and Social Change
Health Education - Doctor
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.) program that will prepare you for leadership in health profession education. The D.H.Ed is a 12-18 course program and includes a required applied dissertation. You will be challenged to examine the current state of healthcare education and your roles and responsibilities within it. Graduates are recognized as innovative leaders in educating their patients, students, and peers, and achieve excellence in policy development, program design, management, implementation, and evaluation of local issues.
Courses in the Health Education DHEd program include:
- Educational Governance, Organizational Dynamics, and Social Change
- Foundations of Learning
- Practical Research Planning and Design
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Instructional Design
- Educational Law
Health Sciences - DHSc
A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences offers a Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) degree through distance learning with a one-week on-site institute. The Doctor of Health Sciences is a post-professional degree designed for master's prepared health professionals. The program aims to develop and enhance the professional skills needed to provide competent leadership in today's challenging healthcare systems. The program focuses on building proficiencies in critical analysis and evaluation of complex issues that affect the health of society. This advanced degree prepares graduates to better understand and effectively manage the ongoing challenges of access, cost, and quality in healthcare. The program facilitates the development of resolution oriented practices to better analyze, plan, implement and evaluate proposed solutions to health system dilemmas. The D.H.Sc. program provides present health professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in project management, decision-making, organizational management, establishing evidence-based standards, and gaining the competencies to apply research to professional practice.
Courses in the Health Sciences DHSc program include:
- Health Care Delivery Systems
- Health Administration Law & Ethics
- Population Health & Patient-Centered Care
- Health Care Outcomes
- Research Methods, Design, and Analysis
- Evidence-Based Practice
Physician Assistant - Master of Science
This curriculum has been designed for graduates of Physician Assistant training programs who wish to expand their clinical knowledge and academic status while continuing to work in their respective field. The didactic portion of the program is 100 percent online. The only campus requirement is attendance at graduation once all coursework has been completed.
The online advanced Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Physician Assistant Studies is a 40-credit hour course of study which is offered through distance education. Candidates may choose a concentration in either Clinical Medicine or Education/Leadership. This degree-seeking program is only available to physician assistants who previously have graduated from a physician assistant program. For the PA without a bachelor's degree, a non-bachelor degree option is available (additional admission requirements apply).
Courses offered in the Clinical Medicine concentration are designed to broaden the clinical knowledge of practicing PAs.Students may choose from a list of clinical medicine courses based on their individual educational needs. In addition to the didactic course work, the Clinical Medicine concentration requires 400 hours of direct patient care. This is typically completed at your current place of employment. Graduates will have demonstrated a competence in clinical medicine along with a strong academic foundation that enhances their ability to practice as a PA.
The Education/Leadership concentration is designed for the physician assistant who is involved in education and wishes to gain advanced training in the theory and practice of educating healthcare professionals.
All courses offered through the Advanced Physician Assistant Program have been designed and developed for delivery via the Internet. Students will be able to receive materials, and interact with faculty and other students without traveling to the campus. A High-Speed Internet connection and required books for some courses are all that is required.
Courses in the Clinical Medicine Concentration include:
- Healthcare Delivery Systems
- Ethical Issues in PA Practice
- PA Professional Practice Issues
- Evidence-Based Medicine & Clinical Research Design
- Medical Writing
Courses in the Education / Leadership Concentration include:
- Evidence-Based Medicine & Clinical Research Design
- Evidence-Based Medicine for Educators
- Medical Writing for Educators
- Leadership and Administrative Issues in Higher Education
- Educational Concepts
Physical Therapy - Doctor (transitional)
The transitional D.P.T. program is designed for practicing physical therapists already holding a bachelors or masters degree who wish to enhance their skills and professional status. The length of each student’s plan of study depends upon their current level of education, experience, and skills as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association’s “Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education, Version 2000” and an evaluation using an extesive portfolio. All curriculum plans of study include pharmacology, radiology, evidence-based practice, wellness, and gender healthcare. Programs are also available for non-U.S. trained physical therapists seeking the D.P.T. or initial licensure.
Courses in the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program include:
- Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
- Musculoskeletal Physcial Therapy
- Integumentory Physical Therapy
- Pharmacology
- Differential Diagnosis and Screening for Medical Conditions
Public Health - Master
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program that will prepare you for leadership in public health. A 15-course program, you may choose a concentration best fitting your interests: health planning, health policy, and environmental health. General areas of focus are epidemiology, education, administration, ethics, and financial management. A dental M.P.H. track is also available.
Courses in the Public Health MPH program include:
- Fundamentals of Research in Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Public Health Systems Policy and Management
- Epidemiology
- Health Education Concepts and Applied Research
A.T. Still University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of The American Occupational Therapy Association.
The Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of American Physical Therapy Association.
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