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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

UPI Study, Inc. | Evaluated Learning Experience

Healthcare 302: Healthcare Organization and Management

Length: 

Varies (self-study, self-paced).

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

March 2021 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
Learner Outcomes: 

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.

Instruction: 

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.

Credit recommendation: 

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).

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