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; and 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: 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, 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; Using Balance Sheets in Healthcare Finance; Financial Assessment in Healthcare; Health Care 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).
