16 courses with the subject HCAP, 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.
HCAP 2010Introduction to Health Care Organization3
(Formerly HCA 201) Provides an overview of the American Health System with an emphasis on acquainting students with various aspects of the entire health care field, including terminology, facilities, placements, and people. The subject areas include a history of the development of the American Health Care System, a descriptive analysis of the various levels of health care delivery and the patient care system, exposure to financing of health care, and an introduction to governmental involvement in the health care system.
This introductory course provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective health-related writing and research. Students will explore various genres of health communication, including research papers, literature reviews, case studies, and patient education materials. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on writing assignments, students will develop proficiency in conducting thorough, evidence-based research, analyzing health data, and communicating complex medical and scientific information to diverse audiences. Emphasis will be placed on cultivating clear, concise, and audience-appropriate writing styles, as well as recognizing and mitigating potential biases in health research and communication. Students must pass the course with a satisfactory score of 80 or better to be accepted into the Health Care Administration and Planning or Health Sciences programs.
(Formerly HCA 210) The principal theories and methodologies of the planning discipline will be studied via lectures, reading, case studies, and guest lectures. The philosophical foundations of various methodologies and those of the planning process will be examined. Specific interpretation and application of comprehensive health planning legislation will be considered. Emphasis will also be given to the concepts of regionalization. This course is recommended for all those considering post-graduate study in planning.
(Formerly HCA 310) The economics of the health care industry will be reviewed with an emphasis on the supply and demand for healthcare services. Critical issues that will be examined include: the evolution of the healthcare industry in the United States, economic mechanisms of the industry, methods of payment, cost effectiveness, cost/benefit analysis, national health insurance plans, financial incentives for physician reimbursements, and governmental subsidization and control. The economics of the present health care system will also be analyzed in relation to poor and minority groups. The United States healthcare system will be discussed from the evaluation of the World Health Organization.
(Formerly HCA 320) This course provides an introduction to the specifics of health related legislation and programs which includes the implications for providers and consumers of health care. The legal principles and issues for medical caseworkers, along with liability of health care facilities and staff for injuries to patients, and abuses of patient rights by the health care system will be examined. The topics also include malpractice suits and legislation, HIPAA compliance, e-health, collection of bills, labor laws, and informed consent medical and surgical procedures.
HCAP 3310Sociology of Health, Illness, and Disease3
(Formerly HCA 330) This course will examine social and behavioral implications of illness and disease as it relates to diverse populations from prenatal care to palliative care. Topics will include utilization of health services as it relates to gender, age, religion, socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity; health behavior and belief; and barriers to communication between the health provider and patient.
(Formerly HCA 380) This course is designed to help students develop an understanding and appreciation for the factors that affect health status and the personal and professional factors that contribute to personal and community health. Students will review existing and emerging theoretical perspectives relative to the interconnections between socioeconomic status (age, race/ethnicity, level of education, income) and current health care indicators. The course will allow students to evaluate future changes that may impact the provision of public health services and the practical application of principles for health care organizations. An overview of personal and public health issues will be covered including minority health concerns, the role of culture in influencing the adaptation of health attitudes, practices and behaviors, health objectives for the year 2020, and career opportunities in public health.
(Formerly HCA 390) This course will examine techniques in developing written documents commonly prepared by the health administrator. Students will be exposed to technical writing skills required in preparing documents such as letters, memos, emails, reports, proposals, and resumes. Oral presentation skills will also be emphasized. Attention will be given to the development of writing skills and the special communication needs of individual students. Health marketing, particularly via social media, will also be analyzed and created.
(Formerly HCA 400). The internship is designed to give the student direct experience in various health care settings. The experimental component allows the student an opportunity to apply newly acquired normative and cognitive skills in an actual working situation. The areas from which students may choose are hospitals, state and federal government agencies, long-term care facilities, intermediate care facilities, group practices, insurance companies, the pharmaceutical industry, medical programs, and volunteer agencies. During the 12-week placement, the summer between the junior and senior year, students will be required to submit mid-term and final reports to the Department.
The capstone course is designed to help students understand the role of health care managers by incorporating the principles and theories in the classroom with their practical experiences in the internship. Current issues and trends in health administration will be addressed through directed readings, case analysis, fieldtrips, and guest speakers.
(Formerly HCA 420) The application of management and leadership development techniques to the administration of health care facilities will be examined. This course will explore various administrative management elements and leadership strategies within the health care systems approach to decision making, including the establishment of management principles relevant to complex and normative organizations. Additionally, students will discuss the importance of understanding demographic changes in the workforce and patient populations. The curriculum will also address different levels of administrative management and leadership development, essential to effective health care administration.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of health systems, operations management, and quality improvement within healthcare organizations. Students will examine the structure and function of health systems, analyze key operational processes, and evaluate strategies for improving efficiency, effectiveness, and patient outcomes. Through case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative projects, students will gain the skills necessary to address operational challenges, promote quality initiatives, and contribute to the transformation of healthcare delivery.
(Formerly HCA 450) The purpose of this course is to provide a solid foundation in health care finance and facilitate the student’s understanding of financial management techniques. Upon the completion of this course, students will have a basic understanding of: cost inflation; selecting and tracking stocks; economic models of physician and hospital behavior; cost sharing and cost containment; economic buying and hospital accounting; marketing; pricing and specialization; cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis; different forms of physician reimbursements; access to capital and debt financing; evaluation of financing alternatives; health planning and cost control.
(Formerly HCA 470) The administrative issues of care for long-term patients will be addressed with specific discussions about the aged, and primary and extended care of the aged. The peculiar social, cultural, and economic environment will be discussed as each is related to accessibility and availability of health and the aspects of administration in long-term care facilities.
HCAP 4800Principles of Managed Care Organizations3
(Formerly HCA 480) This course provides an overview of managed care and its past and current impact on the U.S. health care system. Topics include the impact of managed care on the role and relationships of primary care doctors, specialists, and hospitals; the origins of health maintenance organizations and other managed care organizations; and consumer patient protection laws. This course also explores public policy, regulatory, and financial managed care issues.
(Formerly HCA 490) An introduction to research design will be provided with an emphasis on the application of statistical and research techniques to problems of concern to the health care system. Students will be required to carry out a research problem to completion.
