Graduate Catalog 2009-2010
UDM Academic PoliciesCourse DescriptionsList of All ProgramsFaculty


HSA 1010 Intro to Health Care Systems
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Introduction to the structure and function of the health care system. Basic knowledge of health organizations' roles and relationships of consumers and providers of health services, as well as the various types of health care facilities, will be studied. Introduction to Internet access to health system resources and online course work.
300

HSA 3000 Acct for Health Professions
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course is designed to introduce students to the effective preparation and use of accounting information in health services organizations. Emphasis is placed on basic accounting concepts, preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial statements, and financial planning and control. Excel spreadsheets and the Internet will be utilized in the course.
300

HSA 3010 Intro to Health Care Systems
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Overview of the structure and function of the health care system. Basic knowledge of health organizations' roles and relationships of consumers and providers of health services, as well as the various types of health care facilities, will be studied. Introduction to Internet access to health system resources and online course work.
300

HSA 3100 HC Law & Regulatns
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Legal relationships among health providers, regulatory agencies and society. Selected aspects of the legal system related to the delivery of health services are reviewed. The dynamics of governmental institutions at all levels and the regulatory process impacting health services are examined. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.
300

HSA 3200 Hlh Ser Plan & Mkt
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An introduction to the concepts and techniques of health services planning and marketing. Conceptual issues include theories of planning, planning methods, history and development of health planning, and the application of marketing within health care institutions. Emphasis is placed on the process and methods of strategic/marketing planning in health service organizations. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.
300

HSA 3300 Health in the Community
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Introduction to public health measures, community health concepts, as well as healthier community approaches to improving the health status of urban and rural communities. The structure and services of various official and voluntary health agencies are discussed. Community structure and decision-making, accessibility and acceptability, and the epidemiological basis and methods of health care planning are explored.
300

HSA 3450 Hlth Prom Risk Red
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A study of health behavior models, social and psychological factors and health education interventions which influence the health and well being of people. Specific health risk factors and associated health promotion measures are explored. Emphasis is placed on understanding "Healthy People 2010" objectives and community health resources, which can be used to address these objectives. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.
300

HSA 3460 Human Resrce HSA
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course analyzes the role of human resource management in contemporary health services organizations. It examines the changing human resource needs, critically evaluates the organizational benefits of an effective work force, provides insight into the efficient merging of management objectives with human needs and wants, and discusses issues related to the recruitment, selection, motivation and retention of human resources. Excel spreadsheets and the Internet will be utilized in the course. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.
300

HSA 3650 Computer Appl HSA
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An introduction to the information technology used by the health care industry. Provides a broad overview of the hardware and software components that make up both clinical and administrative information systems. A variety of organizations involved in contemporary health care delivery will be studied, including providers and insurers. Although this is not a software course, there will be some limited hands-on computer work. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.
300

HSA 3750 Management Hlth Services Org
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A survey of concepts and methodologies basic to a variety of managerial disciplines that are directly applicable to the management of health service organizations. Emphasis is placed on the development of a decision-making approach to current issues in the management of health service organizations through the use of case studies. Effective oral and written communication skills, including use of word processing, are required. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.
300

HSA 4600 Issues in Healthcare Delivery
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An analysis of organization, financing, and delivery of services in various health care settings from the perspective of cost, access, and quality. The course will examine current issues affecting the integrated delivery of health care services. The Internet will be utilized for research and other online course work.
300

HSA 4610 Health Economics
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of economics as it applies to the health care environment and how it influences health professionals. The student is provided with an overview of the health care service market and an understanding of the role that consumers and providers play in this market. Analysis of economic policy and access issues that arise in the health care environment involving financing, production and organization of health systems is emphasized. The Internet will be utilized for research and other online course work.
300

HSA 4650 Hsa Fincl Manage
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Selected topics in both the financial and managerial aspects of financial management of health service organizations are studied with the intention of providing a survey of important concepts, issues, tools, and vocabulary that administrators need to effectively manage a health service organization. Included are topics such as health care reimbursement and sources of funds, institutional budgeting and accounting, department planning and control, capital needs, rate setting, interpreting financial statements, and cost containment. Excel spreadsheets and the Internet will be utilized in the course.
300

HSA 4700 Quantitative Methods HSA
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course provides students with a background in the research process and methods of quantitative analysis used in the planning and operational management of health services. An introduction to the fundamentals of analyzing and interpreting data, statistical and quantitative tools for research and decision analysis. The research process is introduced with emphasis on application of research findings, evidence based managerial decision making, determination of client population needs, evaluation of outcomes, development of a research proposal and critical evaluation of research studies. The internet will be utilized for research and other online coursework.
300

HSA 4910 Internship Seminar
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Focus on the internship experience including analysis of the organizational and functional components of the internship site. Verbal presentations of internship project, outcomes and impressions. Additional topics provided that are related to identification and acquisition of employment and leadership effectiveness in health services administration.<p> This course will be replaced by HSA 4925 in Winter 2010.
100

HSA 4925 Synthesis of HSA Mgmnt App
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course provides students with an opportunity to make substantive changes in a group practice and understand the impact that occurs in other areas. Staffing levels, reimbursement, staff and patient mix are explored. The Internet will be utilized for research and other online course work.<p> This course replaces HSA 4910 in Winter 2010.
100

HSA 4940 Health Services Internship
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Provides on-site experience in a health care organization with a focus on application of knowledge and skills gained through previous course work in Health Services Administration. In conjunction with preceptor and faculty, develop project goals related to mutual interests and site needs. Written reports, activity log and completion of project required. Students may enroll in the three credit seminar for two consecutive terms if they intend to complete the internship of 252 hours in two to three terms. Students who intend to complete the internship requirement of 252 hours in one term may enroll for six credits in one term.
300

HSA 4990 Directed Studies
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Independent study arranged with the Chair of the Health Services Administration Chair.
300

HSA 5000 Management in HS
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An operational approach to management, examining current theories and their application to problem solving and organizational development in health care settings. Includes board governance and medical staff relations.
300

HSA 5010 Accounting for HSA
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Selected topics in financial accounting and financial management focusing on the interpretation of accounting information and what the accounting information means. The course provides a review of the basic accounting process, and techniques of financial management. The course will focus on developing these basic concepts and techniques through an applied approach. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting and analyzing financial statements, understanding costs and cost behavior, and financial planning.
300

HSA 5020 Fin Manage/Health
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


As part of the financial management competency component, this course will provide fundamental concepts and techniques of financial management of health organizations. The course will focus on developing these basic concepts and techniques through an applied approach. Class sessions will provide an overview of financial management concepts. Study questions, problems and case studies for each topic will be used to highlight important aspects. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and interpreting financial statements, short term budgeting, cost behavior, capital budgeting and long-term financial planning techniques.
300

HSA 5050 Legal Asp:Health
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A study of the role that state and federal laws play in shaping the health care delivery system. Included is the identification of how legal requirements affect the delivery of health, such as DNR orders, substituted consent, antitrust violations along with research compliance issues, civil and criminal liability for torts, fraud and civil violation in the delivery of health care.
300

HSA 5060 Health Economics
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Fundamental concepts of economics applied to health care delivery: demand, supply, production, cost, resource allocation, and market applications to the health care sector. Health economic impact on the current reimbursement climate and on all stakeholders in the health care system.
300

HSA 5070 Population Health
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Examines theoretical and empirical basis of management of health populations. Health promotion, health disparities and behaviors that influence health will be presented and applied. It will prepare the health care professional to provide population-centered management utilizing data from the population.
300

HSA 5090 Human Resources in HC
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A behavioral approach to management by examining current theories and their application to the management of human resources. Specific managerial theories and methods, such as motivation theory, group dynamics, organizational change, communication, labor relations and human resource management are the focus.
1.500

HSA 5100 Ldrp/Hr Mgt Hth Cr
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This survey course provides a behavioral approach to management by examining current theories and their application to the function of leadership and the management of human resources. It explores how managers across the spectrum of health services organizations lead and direct. Specific managerial theories and methods, such as individual and group problem solving, motivation theory, group dynamics, leadership theory, organizational change, communication and human resource management are the focus. They provide a framework for consideration of issues associated with the role of health services organizations and health systems managers. The activities and content of this course will assist beginning managers by providing a foundation for professional development. For experienced managers, this course will reinforce skills and interpret experience by integrating it with theory.
300

HSA 5110 Financial Managemt
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course examines managed care structures, fundamental concepts and techniques of financial management within health organizations. Students will be introduced to essential principles of financial and managerial accounting. These principles will serve as the basis for understanding the use of various financial analysis techniques (e.g. ratio and trends, variance, project cash flow, process costing) and planning and control tools (e.g. proforma development, and budgeting).
300

HSA 5120 Qi & Strateg Plan
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course introduces health professionals to the knowledge, skills, methods and tools necessary for improvement and innovation in health care. It integrates that knowledge with strategic planning theory and methods used to implement proposed program and system improvements. Quality improvement content includes variation and measurement of process, outcome and customer knowledge building and evaluation of health care improvement efforts. This course prepares students to identify improvement opportunities and to use planning theory to design and implement them.
300

HSA 5150 Leadership in HCO
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A behavioral approach to management by examining current theories and their application to the function of leadership. It explores how managers across the spectrum of health services organizations lead and direct. Specific managerial theories and methods, such as individual and group problem solving, motivation theory, group dynamics, leadership theory, organizational change, and communication are the focus. They provide a framework for consideration of issues associated with the role of health services organizations and health systems managers.
1.500

HSA 5160 Marketing for Hco
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course provides a foundation in basic marketing for health care organizations, the elements that precipitate marketing initiatives as well as information on developing a marketing strategy and managing the project. Marketing techniques are evaluated critically and new techniques are examined. Case students will be included that depict a variety of techniques utilized in marketing for health care analyzes and marketing opportunities and threats.
1.500

HSA 5190 Strategic Planning for Hco
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course provides practical guidance through step by step guidelines to a strategic planning process. The leadership role of the CEO in strategic planning will be addressed along with the role of the facilitator, methods of data collection, the development of the organization's mission, vision and values along with planning through implementation. Other factors include preparation of an annual strategic plan updates and utilizing strategic planning within a continuous management process.
1.500

HSA 5500 Info Sys for Hlth Services Adm
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course examines information systems and how they support the management of data. Improvement in patient care processes that result in cost reduction and higher quality of care will be the focal point of this course. Operational data and outcomes data will be analyzed for application in the delivery of health care.
300

HSA 5530 Field Research
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A field research project involves application of the research process to health organization problems and their solutions. Students should be involved in all the steps of the research process: problem statement, review of the literature, hypothesis, data collection and analysis. Possibilities include surveys, replication studies, pilot studies, evaluation studies and/or quality assurance studies.
300

HSA 5700 Quantitative Meth
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Processes, methods and techniques of quantitative analysis for the management of health services organizations. An introduction to the fundamentals of analyzing and interpreting data, statistical and quantitative tools for research and decision analysis used in the planning and operational management of health services.
000

HSA 5780 Quality Improvement in Has
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


This course introduces health professionals to the knowledge, skills, methods and tools necessary for improvement and innovation in health care. It integrates that knowledge with methods used to implement proposed program and system improvements. Quality improvement content includes variation and measurement of process, outcome and customer knowledge building and evaluation of health care improvement efforts. This course prepares students to identify improvement opportunities and to use planning theory to design and implement them.
300

HSA 5800 Seminar in HSA I
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An examination of current topics in Health Care delivery and administration. Provides leadership perspectives from current health care managers.
300

HSA 5810 Seminar in HSA II
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An examination of current topics in the delivery and administration of health services. Leadership perspectives from current health care managers.
300

HSA 5820 Seminar in HSA III
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


An examination of current topics in the delivery and administration of health services. Leadership perspectives from current health care managers.
300

HSA 5860 Internship in Hlth Serv Adm
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A faculty supervised work experience in a health care organization, completing a work plan approved by a preceptor and faculty supervisor. Opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in application of theory within a specific area of health services administration. Knowledge and application of professional behavior in the healthcare environment.
200

HSA 5900 Internship in Hlth Serv Adm
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


A faculty supervised work experience in a health care organization, completing a work plan approved by a preceptor and faculty supervisor. Opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in application of theory within a specific area of health services administration.
300

HSA 5940 Hsa Capstone
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Utilizing the knowledge gained students will apply theories of management, finance and strategic planning to an individual project. Through the utilization of software technology students will explore a variety of solutions to complex problems for example, such as those within a practice management setting.
300

HSA 5950 Directed Studies
Credit HoursRecitation/Lecture HoursStudio HoursClinical HoursLab Hours


Directed readings, research and/or projects on a selected health services administration topic supervised by a faculty member and arranged with approval of the program chair.
300

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