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WELCOME!
THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES
The Ohio State University
School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
453 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Appointment Line: 614-292-1706
http://medicine.osu.edu/hrs
SHRS STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
Lisa Tereko Director of Student Affairs
Shannon Peltiero Pre-Major Advisor
Breanna Trautmano Pre-Major Advisor
Christie Lukegordo Health Sciences Advisor
Jennifer Hicks o Graduate Studies Advisor
o Judy Frolingo Office Associate
INTRO TO SHRS
WHAT IS THE FIELD OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION
SCIENCES?• Health and rehabilitative professionals are clinical and administrative health care professionals distinct from medicine, dentistry, and nursing.
• Health and rehabilitative professionals make up 60% of the total health workforce.
•They work in health care teams to make the healthcare system function by providing a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and direct patient care that are critical to the other health professionals they work with and the patients they serve.
SHRS MAJORS
5
• Athletic Training (AT)• Health Information Management & Systems (HIMS)• Health Sciences (HS)• Medical Dietetics (MD or Med Diet)
• Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
1) Certification2) Medical Science (Pre-Med)
• Radiologic Sciences & Therapy (RST or Rad Sci)
1) Radiography2) Diagnostic Medical Sonography3) Radiation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy (RT)
WHAT MAKES SHRS MAJORS DIFFERENT?
SOME DIFFERENCES
Minimum 2.5 GPA to declare / remain a SHRS student
Additional fee per term ◦ Students have access to free printing in Atwell’s computer
labs, weekly drop-in hours with advisors, & a weekly pre-major email
Different General Education requirements◦ No foreign language requirement◦ Waive Global Studies requirement for students who transfer
15+ credit hours into OSU
Pre-major/major student body structure◦ Competitive Admissions Majors
COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS MAJORSStart college with the desire to enter a SHRS major; at OSU consider declaring a SHRS pre-major
Consult curriculum guides to find prerequisites to enroll in (earn at least a C- or better) & complete GEs, have a good GPA, do shadowing/observation/volunteering
Apply online to desired major through the Professional Admissions Office (one application cycle per year- not all applicants are accepted)
If admitted, complete professional coursework and clinical/lab hours or grad school prerequisites
Graduate and sit for certification or apply to graduate school
APPLYING TO THE MAJORS
ABOUT APPLICATIONSApplications are accepted once a year
and you must apply online.
Each major has a significant number of pre-requisites so it is important to get an early start on these courses.◦Application to major depends on how many
prerequisites are done & which ones they are
◦May be delayed if your Math placement is not high enough to start a science in your 1st term
SHRS PREREQUISITES Admission Pre-requisites: minimum prerequisites for
eligibility to be accepted to the major◦ 3 years to graduate◦ Generally the professional courses are taken in the final 2
years
Program Pre-requisites: minimum prerequisites for eligibility to begin the professional program◦ Some professional program courses require additional
prerequisites beyond the admission prerequisites in order to be eligible to enroll
◦ Usually 2 years to graduate
Prerequisites are listed on the curriculum guides (found on the SHRS website under the Current Students tab) along with application deadlines and a proposed schedule of classes
WHEN TO APPLYUsually:
◦AT, Med Diet, Rad Sci, Respiratory Therapy During the 1st year
◦HIMS, Health Sciences, MLS- During the 2nd year
Students don’t wait until all prerequisite courses are done to apply◦Like applying to college from high-school
WHEN DO PREREQUISITES NEED TO BE DONE?Usually:
◦AT, Rad Sci, Respiratory Therapy End of Spring semester
◦HIMS, Health Sciences, Med Diet, MLS End of Summer semester
GEs do not need to be done before applying to the major
Faculty are interested in academically prepared, eager students who are excited to join their program and have knowledge of the profession.
Cumulative GPA = around a 3.0 or higher
Science and Math grades = usually A’s and B’s
Good Writing and Interviewing skills
Related observation, volunteer, or internship experience
WHO IS ACCEPTED?
SHRS MAJORSWho, What, Where, Why, and How
Athletic Training
Certified Athletic Trainers provide sports medicine care to competitive athletes in professional, college, and high-school sports as well as other physically active persons
Working side-by-side with physicians, they specialize in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
It is a three year program once admitted
Who are Athletic TrainersPeople who like working outdoors &
working with their hands, & who are active
People who like to help others & are assertive communicators
People who like to solve problems
NOT: #1 sports fans, athletes, celebrity worshipers, or gossips
What’s unique in AT?2 sequence introductory AT class
(2000, 2010)- both halves will be required & cannot be taken out of sequence ◦These are good introductory courses
May Term of first year: AT 2200 (3 credits)
Health Information Management and Systems (HIMS)
Health information management professionals possess the skills necessary to manage the staff and systems used to collect, store, retrieve, interpret and communicate healthcare data
Healthcare data is used for the planning, delivery, reimbursement, protection and evaluation of patient care
HIMS skills enable professionals to work in a variety
of healthcare organizations and other health-related or commercial industry settings
Who are HIMS professionals?People who are organized,
understand systems, like office settings, and have leadership qualities
People who like to help others and communicate clearly
People who want to be involved in health care but not direct patient care; advocates
What’s Unique in HIMS?Sciences must be biology and
chemistry◦Biology can be lower level◦Sequence is your choice
Required to take Medical Terminology, not Scientific Terminology
Good introductory courses:◦Economics and Accounting
Health SciencesThe rapidly changing health care world call
for broadly educated professionals with extensive knowledge of health care and service related issues
Health Sciences was established to prepare students for a broad range of career opportunities in health care and services or for entry into graduate and professional programs
Over 80% of students pursue graduate programs after graduation
Who Majors in Health Sciences?People who want to help others
People who like solving problems and working in a variety of workplace settings
People who are self-motivated, who want to be leaders in their fields, and who typically plan to pursue further education
What makes Health Sciences unique among SHRS majors
Only major that can be done part-time
Requires a minorNo required clinicals =
scheduling flexibilityRequires 12 credits of major
electivesGood introductory courses:
◦Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology
Medical DieteticsDietitians use their knowledge of practice and
research in food, nutrition and health to provide the tools, education and information patients need to live healthier lives
They assess patients' nutritional status and make individualized recommendations about diet and food choices that affect each patient's fitness, health and disease treatment
They also assist in administration of food service systems in hospitals and other health care settings, provide nutrition services in community settings, and manage nutrition services in long-term care and sub-acute and rehabilitation centers
Who are Registered Dieticians?People who like to solve complex
problems within defined boundaries
People who like to help others in a variety of work contexts
People who like to persuade and educate others
What’s Unique in Med Diet?Integrated internship
Good introductory courses: ◦Biology, Chemistry, Human Nutrition
Medical Laboratory ScienceMedical laboratory scientists are among the
most important members of the medical team
They perform a full range of laboratory tests, from blood tests to complex tests that detect such diseases as cancer, AIDS and diabetes
More than half of all critical detection, diagnosis and treatment decisions rely on the work of these highly trained professionals and their ability to perform and validate test results and to communicate these results to all members of the healthcare team
Who are Medical Laboratory Scientists?
People who like solving puzzles
People who enjoy working with their hands and using tools & technology
People who are organized, dependable, and who enjoy office/laboratory work and managing data
What’s Unique in MLS?Two options: Certification (students who want to
become Medical Laboratory Scientists) or Medical Science (students who want to pursue graduate studies in any medical field)
Lab experience in class◦ Six specialization areas
Good introductory courses:◦ Chemistry, Microbiology
Good fit for students who want to work in health care but do not want direct patient contact
Radiologic Sciences and Therapy Skilled professionals trained in keeping radiation exposure as
low as possible while creating images of the body's internal structure
Radiographers, Sonographers, and Radiation Therapists use radiation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
Three different programs:
◦ Radiographers produce a quality X-ray image of the internal body parts for diagnostic interpretation by a physician (radiologist)
◦ Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use specialized equipment (transducers) to create images of structures inside the human body
◦ Radiation Therapists are part of the team in treating cancer
Who are Radiologic Scientists?People who like to help others
People who like to develop creative solutions to problems & thinking critically
People who like to work with their hands and manipulating tools or operating technology
What’s Unique in Rad Sci?The program encourages students
to have a solid grasp of science
Good introductory courses:◦Physics, Biology
Respiratory TherapyRespiratory therapists treat patients with
cardiopulmonary disorders such as asthma, emphysema, infant prematurity, and trauma
They evaluate patient needs, develop respiratory care plans, educate patients and manage their respiratory care
Therapists work in intensive care units, emergency departments, diagnostic laboratories, community hospitals, clinics, and in home care where they perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic tests, administer medications, assure lung inflation and airway hygiene, and provide ventilatory life support
Who are Respiratory Therapists?People who like to help others
and working with patients & their families across a lifespan
People who like to figure out solutions to problems
People who like working with tools in a variety of work settings
What’s Unique in RT?Students have the option to work
as a Respiratory Technologist during Senior year
One of the top programs in the country!
Good introductory courses:◦CPR, Biology
NEXT STEPS
WHAT TO SCHEDULE NEXT TERM FOR CURRENT OSU
STUDENTS
1. Review your Degree Audit
2. Compare to the required prerequisites and GE’s to determine which courses you have taken and what you still need to take
3. Consult with an advisor
WHAT TO SCHEDULE NEXT TERM FOR NON-OSU STUDENTS1. Review the curriculum guide
◦ http://medicine.osu.edu/hrs/current-ohio-state-students/curriculum-guides/pages/index.aspx
2. Consult with the http://admissions.osu.edu/standards to determine transfer credit – from other Ohio institutions
3. Consult with an advisor
IMPORTANT!!!!! Be sure to review online curriculum
guides regularly for the most up to date information regarding application dates, prerequisites, and other admission requirements for HRS programs.
◦ On the HRS website under the “Current Students” tab
◦ http://medicine.osu.edu/hrs/current-ohio-state-students/curriculum-guides/pages/index.aspx
If there is a conflict with the Degree Audit, follow the curriculum guide & consult an advisor
FINDING ALTERNATIVES TO A SHRS PROGRAM
Research a Plan B major◦ Find another program at OSU that will meet your
needs◦ Consider transferring to another institution that
offers a similar program to SHRS◦ Most Important……begin researching now!!!
Additional Resources available to OSU students:◦ Exploration Advising Office
http://exploration.osu.edu/
◦ Career Connections Office http://careerconnection.osu.edu/
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM: IMPORTANT NOTES
Major pre-requisites overlap with many GE categories
GEs do not need to be completed prior to starting the major
Since pre-requisites overlap with many GE categories, students already know what most of their GE courses are
Students are generally only responsible for History GEs and Arts & Humanities GEs beyond their prerequisite courses
POPULAR GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Medicine Dentistry Optometry Veterinary Medicine Pharmacy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy
Nurse Practitioner Physician’s Assistant Master of Science/PhD
of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Public Health/Health Administration
NEXT STEPS Remain in current major or at current university
◦ May still apply to the HRS Program◦ Application Deadlines for Admission
www.professional.osu.edu Refer to your Curriculum Guide
OSU students may become a pre-Health & Rehabilitation Sciences student for next term by meeting with an advisor to declare the pre-major◦ Complete one full term at OSU; if you are freshman or
transfer student, you can not be switched until your first term grades are posted
◦ Need at least 2.5 minimum to apply for all of our programs
◦ Pre-major students must still apply to the professional program of interest
NON-OSU STUDENTS WHO INTEND TO TRANSFER TO OSU PRIOR TO APPLYING TO SHRS PROGRAM:
Indicate on the Common App that you are interested in a SHRS major when you apply to Ohio State◦Or apply directly to the professional
program via http://professional.osu.edu
For students in the state of Ohio please visit the http://admissions.osu.edu/standards to find transfer course equivalents
HOW TO MAKE AN ADVISING APPOINTMENTOnce you have completed the MIS, you may
schedule an appointment with a pre-major advisor ◦ You may call 614.292.1706 to schedule the appointment
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL to schedule an appointment
OSU students:◦ Once switched to pre-HRS, your advisor will also
have drop-in hours every week. ◦ Please pay careful attention to the weekly email
you will receive for updates and a list of drop-in hours
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR ADVISING APPOINTMENT
Bring unofficial transcripts or a transfer credit report for all university credit
Bring syllabi or course descriptions if available for transfer courses (if applicable)
Write down any questions you have
Have a pen and paper handy for note taking
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL THE SHRS PRE-MAJOR ADVISORS WITH QUESTIONS!
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