Healthcare Management - UPI Study, Inc.
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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify foundational principles and concepts of Human Resource Management within the context of healthcare organizations; apply effective HR management strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of healthcare settings, including recruitment, job analysis, and performance evaluation; navigate legal and ethical frameworks governing HR practices in healthcare, ensuring compliance and promoting ethical conduct; develop competencies in employee development, training, and workforce planning to optimize employee performance and foster career growth within healthcare organizations; and analyze and respond to emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of HR management in healthcare, fostering innovation and enhancing organizational resilience.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include managing human capital in healthcare; strategic management of human resources in healthcare; legal and ethical imperatives in healthcare human resources; analyzing and designing roles for healthcare human capital; talent acquisition and selection in healthcare human resources; healthcare professions and career pathways; compensation and benefits management in healthcare HR; employee development in healthcare organizations; employee rights and discipline in healthcare; labor relations and conflict resolution in healthcare; contemporary issues in healthcare HR management.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Healthcare Management, Finance, Hospital Administration, or Human Services (5/24).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: accurately use medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words related to various body systems, pathology, and diagnostic procedures; generalize basic understanding of Human Anatomy and Physiology through the study of body systems.; recognize provider-determined diagnoses based on body systems; identify and explain various pathological conditions, cellular adaptations, and the routes of infectious disease transmission; and learn with an introduction to medical conditions, an application of research to understanding body systems, and the recognition/use of medical terminology.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include fundamentals of medical language; building blocks of medical language; orientation and spatial relations in Anatomy; Pathology and terminology; cellular and tissue terminology; Lymphatic and Immune Systems; medical terminology of the skeletal system; Muscular System terminology and function; Cardiovascular System terminology; Respiratory System terminology, diseases, and treatments; Gastrointestinal System terminology; GI Tract Pathology, diagnosis, and treatment vocabulary; medical terminology for the Urinary System; medical terminology for the Nervous System; Nervous System-Related Conditions and treatment; medical terminology related to the eyes; medical terms related to the ears; medical terminology for the Integumentary System; medical terms for the Endocrine System; medical terminology for the Reproductive Systems; medical terms for diagnostic exams; and medical terms for Radiology, Pharmacology, and Oncology.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, Human Services, Medical Terminology/Coding, Biology, or Medical Technician (5/24).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain the fundamental concepts of healthcare finance, including financial management roles, organizational structures, and accounting principles; analyze and interpret financial reports, distinguishing between different types of financial statements and their significance in healthcare decision-making; evaluate the impact of regulatory requirements and government policies on healthcare finance, ensuring compliance and ethical financial practices; apply financial analysis techniques, such as ratio analysis and cost estimation, to assess the financial health of healthcare organizations and make informed strategic decisions; create and manage budgets and forecasts and allocate financial resources to optimize operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons.
Students are assessed through quizzes, required assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include introduction to healthcare finance; organizational structure in healthcare; healthcare organizations and services; financial reporting in healthcare; health insurance and reimbursement; estimating healthcare costs; healthcare financial management; accounting and income statements in healthcare; balance sheets in healthcare finance; financial assessment in healthcare; healthcare calculations and case studies; healthcare planning and budgeting; project costs and evaluation in healthcare; healthcare staffing needs and forecasting; and trends in healthcare.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health, Healthcare Management, Introduction to Healthcare, Finance, Hospital Administration, or Human Services (5/24).
Varies (self-study, self-paced).
March 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: analyze healthcare management roles, structures, and reforms; analyze legal and ethical considerations in healthcare practice; explore organizational behavior, leadership theories, and communication strategies; apply strategic planning tools and financial management techniques; and implement quality improvement strategies, Human Resource management practices, and healthcare marketing strategies.
The course is self-paced, and instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a proctored final exam. Major topics include understanding healthcare management and systems; legal and ethical foundations of healthcare; ethical considerations in healthcare practice; understanding organizational behavior; functions of management; leadership in healthcare organizations; team dynamics and communication in healthcare; strategic healthcare management and planning; strategic planning and goal setting in healthcare; managing information and technology in healthcare; financial management in healthcare; quality in healthcare delivery; developing and training healthcare personnel; human resource management in healthcare organizations; marketing strategies in healthcare; and collaborative partnerships and evidence-based practice in healthcare.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Healthcare Management, Finance, Hospital Administration, Human Services or as a lower-level course in Nursing (prior to clinical experience) (5/24).
