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• HSA 3001 Accounting for Health Professions

  HSA 3001 Accounting for Health Professions

  Credit Hours: 4

  This course is designed to introduce students to the effective preparation and use of accounting information in health services organizations. Emphasis is placed on basic accounting concepts, preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial statements, and financial planning and control. Excel spreadsheets and Internet will be utilized in the course. This course will also provide the opportunity to become familiar with the Excel environment and performing basic spreadsheet operations; such as entering text, values and formulas, built-in functions, formatting and charting. The Internet will be utilized for research and all course work.

  Prerequisites:

  • MTH 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1020 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
  • MTH 1030 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
  • MTH 1040 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1100 to MTH 9999 (Minimum Grade of C-, May not be taken concurrently)

• HSA 3010 Overview of the U.S. Health Care System

  HSA 3010 Overview of the U.S. Health Care System

  Credit Hours: 3

  Overview of the structure and function of the health care system. Basic knowledge of health organizations' roles and relationships of consumers and providers of health services, as well as the various types of health care facilities, will be studied. Introduction to Internet access to health system resources and online course work. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.

• HSA 3025 Career Exploration in Health Services Administration

  HSA 3025 Career Exploration in Health Services Administration

  Credit Hours: 1.5

  This course provides comprehensive guidance to careers in health administration, ranging from entry-level management positions to the senior executive opportunities; reflecting a greater diversity of careers and demographics in an evolving job market. Students will learn about careers in acute and long-term care, physician practices, international and government organizations, commercial insurance, consulting firms, executive search firms, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, medical devices, public health organizations, information technology and informatics, and regulatory agencies. For each setting, relevant job responsibilities, educational requirements, opportunities, and traditional and nontraditional career pathways are thoroughly explained. Course content also includes a brief historical overview of the field including its growth and transformation, essential traits that will prepare a professional for career change and advancement, and new leadership competencies which every job candidate should adopt and master in a rapidly adapting industry. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.

• HSA 3100 Health Care Law and Regulations

  HSA 3100 Health Care Law and Regulations

  Credit Hours: 3

  Legal relationships among health providers, regulatory agencies and society. Selected aspects of the legal system related to the delivery of health services are reviewed. The dynamics of governmental institutions at all levels and the regulatory process impacting health services are examined. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework. This course is normally offered every winter semester.

• HSA 3200 Health Services Planning and Marketing

  HSA 3200 Health Services Planning and Marketing

  Credit Hours: 3

  An introduction to the concepts and techniques of health services planning and marketing. Conceptual issues include theories of planning, planning methods, history and development of health planning, and the application of marketing within health care institutions. Emphasis is placed on the process and methods of strategic/marketing planning in health service organizations. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.

• HSA 3210 Healthcare Marketing

  HSA 3210 Healthcare Marketing

  Credit Hours: 1.5

  This course provides students with a foundational knowledge of the principles of marketing and their particular application in health care. Course content offers a perspective on how these principles must shift in response to the changing environmental forces that are unique to this market. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester. This course is normally offered every summer semester.

• HSA 3220 Strategic Planning in Healthcare

  HSA 3220 Strategic Planning in Healthcare

  Credit Hours: 1.5

  An introduction to the concepts and techniques of strategic planning in healthcare. Conceptual issues include theories of planning, planning methods, history and development of health planning, and its application within health care organizations and institutions. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework. This course is normally offered in the winter semester.

• HSA 3300 Health in the Community

  HSA 3300 Health in the Community

  Credit Hours: 3

  Introduction to public health measures, community health concepts, as well as healthier community approaches to improving the health status of urban and rural communities. The structure and services of various official and voluntary health agencies are discussed. Community structure and decision-making, accessibility and acceptability, and the epidemiological basis and methods of health care planning are explored. This course is normally offered every fall semester.

• HSA 3450 Health Promotion and Risk Reduction

  HSA 3450 Health Promotion and Risk Reduction

  Credit Hours: 3

  A study of health behavior models, social and psychological factors and health education interventions which influence the health and well-being of people. Specific health risk factors and associated health promotion measures are explored. Emphasis is placed on understanding "Healthy People 2020" objectives and community health resources, which can be used to address these objectives. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework. This course is normally offered in the winter semester.

• HSA 3585 Health Services Organization Management

  HSA 3585 Health Services Organization Management

  Credit Hours: 3

  An introduction to the concepts and methodologies of health services organization management, with emphasis on the unique issues of human resource management. The course examines the theories of human motivation and leadership, discusses issues related to the recruitment, selection, evaluation and retention of human resources and analyzes the legal and regulatory environment of human resource management. Focus is placed on the development of a decision-making approach to current issues in health service organizations through the use of case studies. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework. This course normally runs in the winter semester.

• HSA 3650 Medical Information Management and Systems

  HSA 3650 Medical Information Management and Systems

  Credit Hours: 3

  Introduces the student to how information is created, stored, and used in healthcare settings. Areas of focus for this course include fundamentals of computers and data management, medical information documentation in the form of electronic medical records, health data privacy issues, disease classification, coding, and scoring systems, commonly used healthcare statistics, reimbursement methodologies, compliance with internal processes and external review agencies, vital statistics, and disease surveillance systems. The course also provides exposure to commonly used clinical software platforms utilized in healthcare. The Internet will be utilized for research and other online course work. This course is normally offered every summer semester.

• HSA 3710 International Healthcare Systems

  HSA 3710 International Healthcare Systems

  Credit Hours: 3

  This course is a study of the healthcare systems of different countries around the world. Course content explores countries' geography and culture, the history of their health systems, followed by a detailed evaluation of cost, quality, access and innovation. Students will become familiar with the globalization of healthcare, organization of health systems in different countries around the world, international demographic health and illness profiles, the distribution of disease worldwide, the many social determinants of health, global health financing, ongoing world health reform, international health agencies, the politics of international health, the influence of globalization on health care providers and systems, the role of public health systems in managing health and illness, the public's role in international health policy-making. The Internet will be utilized for research and other online course work.

• HSA 4025 Professional Development in Health Services Administration

  HSA 4025 Professional Development in Health Services Administration

  Credit Hours: 1.5

  The goal of this course is to help students prepare for a career in health administration. The course provides instruction and preparation activities for every step of the employment cycle, including job research, writing resumes, completing applications, and preparing for interviews. Students will learn how to start and keep a job in health care, leave a job with grace, and secure references. It also outlines traits, behaviors, and skills needed to maximize strengths, master career success, and achieve the perfect job fit. The course will provide strategies to assist students in starting their new job opportunity successfully and professionally. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework. This course is normally offered in the winter and summer semester.

• HSA 4600 Health Care Emergency Management

  HSA 4600 Health Care Emergency Management

  Credit Hours: 3

  Presents the principles of Health Care Emergency Management, including the application of practices for successful responses to a variety of incidences. The process of design and evaluation of emergency systems is presented along with the need to involve community and governmental agencies in the planning and execution of the policies. This course is normally offered in the winter semester.

• HSA 4610 Health Economics

  HSA 4610 Health Economics

  Credit Hours: 3

  Introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of economics as it applies to the health care environment and how it influences health professionals. The student is provided with an overview of the health care service market and an understanding of the role that consumers and providers play in this market. Analysis of economic policy and access issues that arise in the health care environment involving financing, production and organization of health systems is emphasized. The Internet will be utilized for research and other online course work. This course normally runs fall and winter semesters.

  Prerequisites:

  • MTH 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1040 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1400 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1410 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1110 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1120 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1420 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• HSA 4650 Health Services Financial Management

  HSA 4650 Health Services Financial Management

  Credit Hours: 3

  Selected topics in both the financial and managerial aspects of financial management of health service organizations are studied with the intention of providing a survey of important concepts, issues, tools, and vocabulary that administrators need to effectively manage a health service organization. Included are topics such as health care reimbursement and sources of funds, institutional budgeting and accounting, department planning and control, capital needs, rate setting, interpreting financial statements, and cost containment. Excel spreadsheets and the Internet will be utilized in the course. This course is normally offered in the winter semester.

  Prerequisites:

  • HSA 3001 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • HSA 3000 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
  • MTH 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1040 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1400 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1410 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1110 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1120 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1420 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• HSA 4700 Evidence-Based Research for Health Services Administrators

  HSA 4700 Evidence-Based Research for Health Services Administrators

  Credit Hours: 3

  This course emphasizes use of current health care research evidence in decision-making, an activity known as evidence- based practice. Topics include locating relevant evidence, critical analysis of health research outcomes, interpretation of biostatistics, and application of evidence based practice in health services administration. This course is normally offered every fall semester.

  Prerequisites:

  • STA 2250 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • BIO 2900 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 2140 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently) AND
  • MTH 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1040 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1400 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
  • MTH 1410 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• HSA 4941 Health Services Administration Internship

  HSA 4941 Health Services Administration Internship

  Credit Hours: 3

  Provides on-site experience in a health care organization with a focus on application of knowledge and skills gained through previous course work in Health Services Administration. In conjunction with preceptor and faculty, develop project goals related to mutual interests and site needs. Written reports, activity log and completion of project required.

  Prerequisites:

  • HSA 1000 to HSA 4000 (May not be taken concurrently) AND
  • HSA 4025 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• HSA 4950 Directed Studies

  HSA 4950 Directed Studies

  Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

  Independent study arranged with the Chair of Health Services Administration.

• HSA 4990 Directed Studies

  HSA 4990 Directed Studies

  Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

  Independent study arranged with the Chair of the Health Services Administration Chair.