26 courses with the subject HCAD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HCAD 1700Introduction to Healthcare
Administration. This course introduces a career concentrated in healthcare administration. Students will be introduced to core competencies required to be successful as a healthcare administrator. They will be exposed to potential settings in which a degree in healthcare administration could be utilized, along with specific positions within those settings. An overview of communication and relationship management, professionalism, leadership, knowledge of the ................. ........ 4 s.h. ................. healthcare environment, and business skills will be included. Upon completion, students should be able to determine whether they wish to pursue a degree or career in Healthcare Administration. This course is not ..... 4 s.h. a major requirement for the BSHA program ..........4 s.h.
designed for students interested in the medical and paramedical fields. Utilizing web-assisted instruction, students will study medical terminology related to the major body systems. Emphasis will include the use of medical word parts, pronunciation, spelling and the definitions of key pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures terms ..........................................
Organizations. This course introduces the student to the elements of financial management concepts at the organizational level. Students will understand the evolving history of the financial management process and application at both the department and organization level. Students will become fully versed in topics such as tax status, third-party payers, recognition of operating revenue, working capital utilization and the interface capital has on the organization’s execution of revenue cycle management. Through appropriate use and understanding of operating capital and resource allocation the student will understand how to strategically plan, operationalize, and analyze service line products resulting in a positive return on investment (ROI). 0 s.h. This course is designed to expose students who typically do not have a background in either finance or accounting disciplines to the basic definitions, concepts, use of mathematical applications to determine the positive or negative result of the organizational efforts in delivering healthcare ........4 s
Biostatistics. This course takes a managerial perspective to the prevention and control of diseases in the public and private arenas. Basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics are applied to outbreak, geography of disease management, intervention, and policy development/ implementation ......................4 284 ............... 2 s.h. .h. s.h.
Organization and Policy. This course provides an overview of the complex structure and function of the healthcare system in the United States. Topics include historical foundations, international comparisons, resource development and allocation, impact of technology, payment systems, and care delivery models for uninsured and special populations.....................
provides a paradigm that can influence the health of multiple groups within a community or region. This population-based approach focuses on unique health issues within groups as defined by chronological measure, geographic and ethnic boundaries, physiologic aberration, and at risk and vulnerable populations. Content includes population-based health practices, challenges and levels of maintenance and prevention ....................................................................
Decision-Makers. This course introduces the use of computers, technology, and data as informative tools to aid in healthcare managerial decision-making. Students develop skills in database access, database management, and information systems to promote sustainability and quality advantage in healthcare. Topics addressed include the selection, analysis, design, implementation, operation, and evaluation of health information systems in a variety of healthcare systems such as hospitals, medical practices, and community agencies ...................................................
In this course, students obtain a basic understanding of how reliable evidence is used to form practice guidelines. Emphasis is placed on the research process including data collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence. Students will learn to use their knowledge of the healthcare process, communication skills, and critical thinking skills to promote evidence-based care within the inter- professional team. This course requires effective use of library and internet resources ...................................
and Outcomes. This course introduces the student to the elements of process improvement and project management. Content is devoted to quality management methodologies to implement projects in a healthcare organization to reach goals and to maximize outcomes. This course encompasses healthcare cases for quality, process tools, team development, and outcomes measures ...........................................
Leadership. This course allows students to explore and practice fundamentals of several sub-areas of communication studies, including interpersonal, small group, and organizational communication, as well as leadership and public speaking, which are essential skills for healthcare professional roles. Specifically, students will learn and analyze theories related to 4 s.h. interpersonal relationships and conflict management, interact with and become comfortable with varying dynamics of small group communication, dissect the roles of leadership and management in organizations, and effectively prepare and deliver public speeches and presentations in front of an audience .......................
course addresses the critical need of managing human resources for organizational effectiveness. Classes examine organizational leadership and the role that visionary leaders play in empowering employees, providing environments for effective work teams, and promoting an ethical climate. Students explore various leadership styles, including servant leadership, and will reflect on their own style of leadership and how it affects their ability to be an effective leader. Other topics include motivating individuals and teams, performance evaluation, distribution of power, intervention in systems, and creation of change- oriented cultures ...........................................
Integrate faculty-led opportunity into education through participation in planned, supervised experiential-learning. Students will apply related skills by following a set of objectives, reflecting on activities, and obtaining feedback from their supervisors. For a 285 .......... 4 s.h. 4 s.h. ...............
examines the contemporary application of legal and ethical issues involved in the management and delivery of healthcare services. Topics covered include regulatory compliances, contracts, torts, damages, negligence, risk management, patient rights, liability of hospital and staff for personal injury to patients, medical records and disclosure of patient information, informed consent, ethical billing and coding practices, medical staff credentialing and ethical issues in healthcare ...................................................................
Sustainability in Healthcare. Healthcare organizations do not always understand the impact of market share on sustainability. This course emphasizes the identification, analysis, and selection of target markets; development and management of healthcare service lines and products; the power of consumerism; pricing; demand analysis and forecasting; distribution systems; and advertising and promotions...............................
candidates for a degree from King University are required to demonstrate competency in their major field. Students with more than one major must demonstrate competency in each of their major fields. In their last semester of major courses, all BSHA students will create a portfolio of their work as the comprehensive assessment for the program. Students will compile a collection of 5-7 items that reflect competency in the program objectives, as well as a cultural transformation essay, current resume, and generic cover letter. Suggested and required inclusion items will be provided. This course is graded pass/fail, and all students must receive a passing grade to graduate. The portfolio serves not only as a final assessment for the program; it also helps graduates capitalize on workplace advancement opportunities ...............................................................
Management for Healthcare Organizations. This course emphasizes that an organization’s mission should guide its strategy. The unique environment of healthcare brings rapid and constant change. The graduate student will learn theories and tools necessary to create, implement, and evaluate a strategic plan. Competencies characteristic of leaders in top- performing healthcare organizations are applied using case scenarios ...............................................
Healthcare. Students will examine the complexities, strategies, and relations associated with human resource management within healthcare organizations. .. 4 s.h. Future healthcare leaders gain problem-solving skills needed to create and maintain a safe, effective environment for an ever-changing workforce. This course includes an emphasis on credentialing, diversity, job design, recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, HR policy, HR metrics, corporate culture, and workplace vitality ................ 3 s
the responsibilities of the healthcare administrator, this course provides an innovative approach to the skills needed to provide affordable, accessible, and effective health care to all members of a community. Social determinates of health and healthcare inequalities will be discussed throughout. The covid-19 pandemic will be used as the basis of many course concepts .........
Health informatics has the potential to transform healthcare delivery and optimization. Using technology for knowledge transfer aids in decision-making results in patient-centered care and precision medicine. Additionally, concepts learned in the course include innovative delivery and financial models, integrate technology for population health, and global health systems informatics ..........................................
the structure and function of the medical care delivery 0 s.h. system. Includes basic concepts and measures of health, disease, quality, values, needs and utilization; issues in 286 ................ 3 s.h. .h. ...........
Exposes the students to the legal system as it affects the healthcare industry. The course addresses the numerous legal and ethical issues raised by advances in technology, changing societal values, decreasing resources, and increasing professional liability ......
of the various managed healthcare delivery models. Emphasis is given to the managed care continuum. Topics include types of managed care organizations, provider payment plans, utilization control, underwriting and rate setting, management and marketing aspects, and legal and healthcare policy issues ........................................................
Professional Responsibility. This course exposes the graduate student to intangible healthcare leader traits through the application of evidence-based practices from various leadership views, including servant leadership. Students will learn how humility, compassion, kindness, and generosity combine with ambition and strength to create high-performing leaders who respect colleague diversity ................... 3 s
in Healthcare. Optimal patient care starts with financially secure healthcare organizations. In this course, students will explore topics such as insurance and reimbursement, financial accounting, case flows, profit analysis, cost allocation, service line costing, budgeting, debt, risk analysis, capital structure, and revenue cycles. Financial theories and practical tools needed to make crucial financial decisions are included.......................................................
Improvement in Healthcare. This course covers the concepts and techniques necessary for improving the systems vital to the daily work of clinicians and the ................. .h. ................. outcomes of patient care. Topics emphasized include: the role of policy, measuring process and system performance, a supportive environment, outside forces that affect quality, teamwork, collaboration, continuous improvement, high reliability accountability, and patient safety ................................................................
candidates for a degree from King are required to demonstrate competency in each major field attempted. MHA candidates will submit a portfolio with evidence of competency in each of these five domains: communication and relationship management, professional and social responsibility, management and leadership, quality improvement, and business/financial/analytical skills. The portfolio will be comprised of selected assignments from major courses. Students must achieve a passing score on the rubric contained within this course to graduate ................. 3 s.h. ....
