Course

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SOPH-0092

Version:

Organization's ID:

BUSI2070

Organization:

SOPHIA Learning, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

The course is self-paced, and many learners complete it in 4-8 weeks.

Minimum Passing Score:

ACE Credit Recommendation Period:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	3	Healthcare Management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore the principles and practices essential to effective leadership within healthcare organizations. The four units—Healthcare Delivery, Management and Leadership Concepts and Theories, Managing Resources, and Management Considerations in Providing Care—equip students with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare systems. Students engage in reflective, analytical, and project-based assessments that reinforce learning and promote real-world application. Healthcare Management prepares students to manage resources, lead teams, and contribute meaningfully to quality care delivery in diverse healthcare settings.

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate understanding of the complex and nuanced characteristics and processes of the U.S. healthcare system.
Determine the necessary resources for managing a healthcare organization.
Determine the manager's role in ensuring excellence in patient care.
Differentiate between management and leadership and the many different theories and functions of both.

General Topics:

History and Evolution of the U.S. Healthcare System
For Profit and Non-Profit Organizations
Population Health and Population Health Management
Types of Healthcare Settings
Affordable Care Act
Global Healthcare Spending
Inequities and Social Determinants of Health
Management vs Leadership
Functions of Management
Change Management Skills for Healthcare Leaders
Leadership Roles in Healthcare
Leadership Development within Healthcare Organizations
Violence in Healthcare Settings
Patient's Bill of Rights
Fraud and Abuse in Healthcare
Ethical Decision Making: Process, Steps, and Principles
Why Is Evidence Based Practice Important
Social Media Use in Healthcare
Emerging Technologies in Healthcare
The Unique Environment of Managing Healthcare Professionals

Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

Audio Visual Materials
Case Studies
Computer Based Training
Lectures
Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

Examinations
Presentations
Quizzes
Written Papers

Supplemental Materials

Equivalencies

The following institutions consider this course to be equivalent to the courses listed below and may offer credit to learners who have completed this course. Equivalency publication is a new initiative and will expand as more institutions provide data. Actual credit awarded may differ, and learners are encouraged to reach out to the institution for a transfer evaluation before enrolling or paying any fees. If you believe these equivalencies are not being honored by an institution listed here, reach out to ACE at credit@acenet.edu for assistance.

Catalog	University	Credits	Course
2026-2027	Thomas Edison State University	3	HCM-3070 Principles of Healthcare Management

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