Program Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Health Administration is a 15-credit online program designed to equip healthcare managers and aspiring leaders with the knowledge and skills to manage healthcare facilities effectively. The program focuses on five core competencies, including healthcare environment understanding, communication, professionalism, leadership, and business skills. Graduates are prepared for various leadership roles in healthcare organizations, including healthcare administrators, department heads, and policy analysts.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Advanced Certificate in Health Administration is a 15-credit program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and direct health departments, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. It is intended for healthcare managers and those aspiring to management roles in the field.
Objectives:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare environment
- Develop strong communication and relationship management skills
- Enhance professionalism and leadership abilities
- Acquire essential business skills and knowledge
- Prepare for a variety of leadership roles in healthcare organizations
Program Description:
The program focuses on five core competencies:
- Knowledge of the health care environment
- Communication and relationship management
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Business skills and knowledge The curriculum includes coursework that builds on communication skills, enhances abilities to effectively share organizational visions, fosters the ability to build and manage relationships, and guides groups towards compromise. Discussions explore the impact and effects of health insurance and healthcare politics. The program also aims to empower students with tools to establish and foster an organizational culture that values personal and professional accountability.
Outline:
Course Schedule:
The program follows a fully online distance education format.
Curriculum:
The curriculum consists of the following courses:
Required Courses:
- HPMM 5001: Health Care in the United States
- HPMM 6072: Systems Thinking and Design
Elective Courses:
- HPMM 5002: Health Economics
- HPMM 5003: Law and Health
- HPMM 6010: Financial Implications of Managing Health Care
- HPMM 6036: Information Systems for Health Care Management
- HPMM 6048: Organizational Theory
- HPMM 6062: Ethics in Health Care
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program employs various assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Projects
- Papers
- Participation
Assessment Criteria:
Student performance is assessed based on their:
- Understanding of concepts and theories
- Ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Communication and presentation skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Online lectures
- Discussion forums
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Group projects
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced faculty members with expertise in healthcare administration, public health, and related fields.
Unique Approaches:
The program incorporates a systems thinking approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of healthcare systems and the importance of understanding the broader context in which healthcare organizations operate.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide range of career paths in healthcare management, including:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Department Head
- Clinic Manager
- Health Program Director
- Policy Analyst
Opportunities:
The certificate program opens up opportunities for career advancement, leadership roles, and increased responsibilities in the healthcare field.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program are well-equipped to make significant contributions to the healthcare industry and improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services.