Healthcare Management- Theological Research Institute
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Self-study, self-paced.
August 2021 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: explain a variety of important principles and ethical theories that impact the healthcare industry; describe the role religious ethics play in the field of healthcare and compare it to legal and ethical issues; differentiate how each ethical decision varies based on specific circumstances; articulate how ethical beliefs play a role in our legal system and the importance of keeping patients safe and making sure they have their rights protected; analyze how ethical issues and ethical misconduct can have severe consequences in the healthcare field at large; and respond thoughtfully to legal and ethical issues and how to address them appropriately in healthcare settings.
This course focuses on the legal and ethical issues that arise for healthcare workers in the modern era and covers various types of ethical dilemmas, differentiating between legal, religious, and situational ethics. Other topics include past ethical issues to learn from and improve moving forward with the future of the healthcare system, ethics in the legal system and how it continues to grow and change in countless areas. This includes government ethics, organizational ethics, healthcare ethics, and the healthcare committee. This course is taught with the purpose of helping students become healthcare professionals with a strong ethical understanding and ability to craft solutions.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or Healthcare Management (7/22).
Self-study, self-paced.
August 2021 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: identify the skills and knowledge to be a successful nursing home administrator; explain the different laws and data that pertain to a nursing home administrator; hire, train, maintain, and discipline staff; analyze case studies and use practicality to lead as a nursing facility administrator; and differentiate the types of roles and responsibilities of an administrator and how to fulfill those roles efficiently.
This course provides crucial information needed to work as a nursing home administrator or to obtain a license for a nursing home and necessary regulations to be a successful nursing home administrator. Focusing on managerial skills and how they will conduct, think, and innovate in their position is a hallmark of the class. Going through the team and employees’ role to help better understand the system and how to lead effectively provides the course’s cornerstone.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or Healthcare Management (7/22).