2014-2015 Academic Catalog

Sep 27, 2024

2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MPA 3040 - Health Care Administration

In the broadest of terms, Health Care Administration can be thought of as the “business side” of the health care industry as opposed to the clinical disciplines through which healthcare is delivered. In this “Introduction to Health Care Administration” course the student will explore the expansive US healthcare system through the context of the leadership and management functions associated. This course is intended to serve as a foundational experience exposing the student to certain aspects of healthcare administration including: the historical evolution of healthcare delivery systems in the United States, the forms and delivery systems of healthcare in America, leadership skills within the healthcare environment, performance improvement techniques employed within healthcare settings, organizational review and planning, managing healthcare professionals, healthcare career opportunities, and related topics. The course will include a variety of guest speakers and local “field experiences” to an array of healthcare delivery organizations offering a diversity of care options including acute healthcare, community and inpatient mental health services, primary care physician services, alternative medicine delivery and other models of care which require skilled administrative oversight. Upon completion of the course the student should have a cursory, yet broad, working knowledge of the concepts associated with healthcare administration.