5 courses with the subject HCA, 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.
HCA 300Introduction to Healthcare Administration
Studies health systems in the United States and other countries, with emphasis on such management issues as the ability to deliver healthrelated services, their cost, and their operations within a legal framework. Included in the topics are discussions of such major developments as prepaid group practice, managed care, national health insurance, planning for healthcare, and an overview of the issues associated with these developments. Fall. Credits 3
A systems approach to introduce the foundational concepts of health informatics as the basis for inter-professionalism and collaboration among a broad range of public health and healthcare professionals. This writing intensive course discusses the principles and process of research and evidence-based practice in healthcare. Common communication techniques utilized in healthcare are reviewed and discussed. Students conduct a literature review, explore appropriate research designs, explore data collection techniques, apply statistical analysis, and practice professional writing skills. Spring. Credits 3
Examines the application of management techniques with special emphasis on the different types of populations encountered in various facilities. Emphasis on different facilities and expectations involved in patient and long-term resident care service. Fall. Credits 3
HCA 415Physical Environment & Atmosphere in Healthcare Facilities
Examines the unique physical environment in healthcare facilities. Special emphasis will be placed on the atmosphere in care settings' as experienced by patients, their families, and health care staff. Fall. Credits 3
Additional Elective Requirements *For the baccalaureate degree, students must complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours of 300/400-level courses. Total Credits 122 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Management
