4 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 6100Introduction to Healthcare Administration and Policy3
Credit(s) | $63 Fee This course provides a foundation in Healthcare Administration and Policy. The course introduces the student to the structure and functions of the U.S. Health Care System and the policies that guide them. Topics to be covered include an overview of the U.S. Health Care System (private and public sectors), various health care delivery structures, health care workforce and resources, types of health services, financing of health services and health care coverage, quality and process improvement, change management and future trends and challenges facing the industry. (Fall - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
HCA 6200Management Principles for Healthcare Administration3
Credit(s) | $63 Fee This course surveys the major administrative approaches in public and private agencies that administer health programs. The course’s ultimate goal is to help students understand management principles in the American health care delivery system, including the roles of patients, third-party insurance payers, and health care professionals. The course presents contemporary thinking about management skills and competencies and “how management gets done” in health care organizations. The focus is on (1) developing an understanding of management and organizational processes which help or hinder successful task completion, (2) improving interpersonal and diagnostic skills, and (3) developing an understanding of theoretical knowledge related to organizational design and behavior. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
HCA 6300Accounting and Finance for Healthcare Administration3
Credit(s) | $63 Fee Through this course students will explore advanced principles and techniques related to healthcare accounting and financial management. The primary objective of this course is for students to be able to apply administrative/managerial knowledge and the related accounting/financial theory and techniques within today’s healthcare marketplace. (Fall - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session) [Graded Letter]
HCA 6400Healthcare Administration Operations, Analytics, and AI3
Credit(s) | $63 Fee This course examines the intersection of healthcare operations, human resource management, financial sustainability, and emerging technologies such as analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). Students will explore critical areas of healthcare administration, including revenue cycle management, financial modeling, system integration, and information systems. Through case studies, discussion forums and applied projects, students will develop the skills needed to design data-driven solutions and lead change in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. (Spring - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
