HCAM 1101 - Introduction to Healthcare Administration and Management

3 Credit(s)

An introductory course on the field/profession of healthcare administration and management from the non-clinical functions involved in operating a healthcare facility, from day-to-day operations to staffing to budgeting and finance to long-term strategic planning to ensure the success of the healthcare provider or system. This course will cover a variety of healthcare settings, from hospitals to nursing homes and clinics. The foundation of management, ethics, cost management, strategic planning, and an intro on marketing, information technology, human resources, and best practices.