Health Care Administration Course Descriptions

To enroll in the program, students must have graduated from a program in an allied health field that includes at least 40 quarter credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better (18 quarter credits in health care related courses).

This course will introduce the student to and explore various leadership styles. The goal of this course is to develop and enhance the student’s leadership skills through the readings in order to optimize leadership capabilities. Concepts such as leadership qualities, characteristics and ethics in the workplace will be discussed. Prerequisite: None

Students will gain experience using Microsoft Office Systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Report generation, database storage and online software will be utilized. Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Health Care Informatics offers an overview of the field of health care informatics by providing students with the fundamental knowledge of the concepts and how technology can be used in the delivery of health care. This course will introduce Health Care Informatics definitions, theory, technologies, workflow and expectations in the informatics field, tools and professional organizations. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to increase an awareness into the concepts in management which consist of organizing, planning, delegating and staffing. Students will utilize and develop critical thinking skills as they apply these introduced concepts to own their own life experiences as well as future employment. Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of health care human resource management and the importance of the department within the organization. Students will learn the tools needed for effective personnel management. Students will be introduced to motivational techniques, performance appraisals, counseling, termination processes and aspects of employment law. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to utilize all aspects of managerial concepts by simulating situations that the medical practice manager may routinely encounter. Students will take on the role of a Practice Manager with responsibilities including employee relations, maintaining office and medical supplies and safety issues, while maintaining a profitable, patient-centered medical practice. Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on health promotion and concepts for conveying accurate nutrition information in a professional setting. Prerequisite: None

This course addresses legal issues pertinent to the practice of health information management. Prime concentrations are medico-legal issues, confidential and non-confidential health information and legal principals governing access to confidential health information. Identification of major resources for locating information on law, rules, regulations and standards related to health information is presented. Prerequisite: None

This course concentrates on the practical aspects of medical bookkeeping. Students will study such concepts as daily record keeping, fee schedules, super-bills, journalizing, banking for the medical office, check writing, banking procedures, financial statements and payroll. Prerequisite: None