| HCA 4311 |
Foundations of Healthcare Administration
Cr. 3. (3-0) Junior standing
The administration of healthcare services and basic principles of organization for patient care are covered in this course. The course introduces students to the historical development, structure, operation, and current and future directions of the major components of the American healthcare delivery system. |
| HCA 4312 |
Medical Reimbursement
Cr. 3. (3-0) HCA 4311
This course provides an introduction to medical reimbursement and healthcare financing. It is designed to acquaint students with both medical and reimbursement terminology, medical claims processing and payment issues, legal and regulatory issues (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) , and the fundamentals of accounts receivable management. |
| HCA 4313 |
Legal and Ethical Environment of Healthcare Administration
Cr. 3. (3-0) HCA 4311
Private health law and ethics, including professional liability, relationship of physician and patient, malpractice reform, health institutions, and health access. |
| HCA 4320 |
Internship in Healthcare Administration
Cr. 3. (0-3) HCA 4312
Supervised field experience with an approved public or private health facility or physician clinic. |
| HCA 4330 |
Long-Term Care Administration
Cr. 3. (3-0) HCA 4312
This course provides an overview of the long-term care administration industry, methods for assessing and implementing strategies to promote quality resident care, and organization and management of long-term care facilities including the physical environment and atmosphere. |
