Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0172
Organization's ID:
Health 303
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Length:
22 weeks (47 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 healthcare administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to understand healthcare systems, ethical and legal healthcare issues, management functions, leadership styles, and healthcare marketing concepts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the concepts and theories of healthcare management
  • demonstrate new skills through the use of materials, tools, and/or technology that are central to healthcare management
  • interpret and explain significant laws and ethics of healthcare management and delivery
  • administer basic management skills and foster productive team environments
  • select, construct, and critically analyze current strategic analysis and planning tools
  • integrate management theory and evidence-based solutions with real world situations

General Topics:

  • Overview of healthcare management and systems
  • Legal issues in healthcare
  • Ethical issues in healthcare
  • Theories of organizational behavior
  • Functions of management
  • Leaders and leadership
  • Team building and communication in healthcare
  • Healthcare management process and planning
  • Strategic planning and goal setting in healthcare
  • Managing information and technology in healthcare
  • Managing costs and budgets in healthcare
  • Quality improvement in healthcare
  • Staff development and training
  • Managing human resources
  • Healthcare marketing
  • Strategic alliances and evidence-based practice in healthcare
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials