Associate of Science in Health Care Administration

Students receive a well-rounded understanding of health care finance, human resources, health care administration, reimbursement systems and health care records, as well as regulatory, ethical and legal issues affecting health care organizations. Successful graduates of the program can seek promotions at a higher level of employment within organizations. More information, including median wages and the job outlook for Health Care Administrators in California can be found in the California Occupational Guide published by the State of California Employment Development Department. For the latest national information, please visit U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Associate of Science degree in Health Care Administration program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in a health care administration setting. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who desire to work in the allied health industry.

Introduces the student to the overall subject matter associated with Health Care The course includes a comparison of health care systems around the world, legal and business issues in health care, financial management, the different settings in the health care environment, facility design, quality and patient safety, and organizing the physician practice. Other subjects including team member motivation and conflict management, leadership, human resources management, and communication are covered.

This course includes understanding global health problems, the role of international health agencies and differing forms of major health care systems around the Discussion of the role of the health care administrative/ management role and their impact on these health care systems is included.

In administrative positions, supervisory or otherwise, requirements may be to prepare and present reports, maintain logs, and to track employee or patient Students require the skills and knowledge of the software and technology to prepare these required documents in today’s technological atmosphere. In this course, students will cover Access, PowerPoint, and Excel utilizing a hands-on and practical approach to complete projects that are customized to the student’s particular field.

A comprehensive introduction to administrative office management focusing on what office managers actually do on the job and the skills necessary to perform the administrative managers job such as dealing with organizational issues, evaluation of employees, communication, office environment, supervision, motivation, equipment and furniture, salaries, productivity, telecommunications, applications software, records management, quality and quantity control, and budgetary and cost.

A course designed to provide the student working in any health care field with the information to present a professional image and be successful in their chosen This course will enhance the student’s ability to obtain an administrative/supervisory position by providing them with the “soft skill” tools that are needed to perform in a professional, ethical, legal and competent manner.

The student must analyze and research an issue or concern that was evident in their extern/clinical office or place of employment, and present a thorough plan detailing a resolution of this The student will be required to dra w upon knowledge acquired throughout their entire program of study, as well as their extern/clinical and/or employment experience. The student will prepare and facilitate a public presentation of their issue, findings and ultimate solution to the issue. Preparation and presentation will include a “thesis” style APA formatted paper and PowerPoint presentation.

Micro and macro organizational behavior theories will provide the theoretical foundation for critical study of effective leadership within The processes of communication, problem solving, critical thinking, conflict management, change management and decision making will be explored at an individual, group, and organizational level. The imperative for leaders to understand and properly manage people will be emphasized. Various models of leadership will be reviewed including leadership competencies. Globalization, diversity leadership, governance and cultural diversity will be examined. Additionally, participants will reflect upon and evaluate their individual leadership abilities, competencies, personal values, interpersonal and communication skills.

The Health Care Information Technology course is designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary to successfully navigate Information Systems in the Health Care The course will include an overview of Information technology, Health Care Information Technology leadership roles, strategic planning, hardware, software, and communications. In addition, students will learn how to utilize electronic health records, patient scheduling, and office automations.

Overview of health law Government regulation including legal constraints; liability; negligence; patient rights; confidentiality; and corporate/administrative responsibility. Emphasis on business applications of health law.

This course is designed to develop competencies in the business skills and knowledge Development of marketing strategies and analyses in a health care setting. Design of services to include pricing, communication, distribution channels, and client motivation and services.

Provides skills and tools for health career students to communicate with patients, peers, superiors, and/or Offers exploration of grief and loss, developmental milestones, addiction, professional ethics and law, as well as examining health care personnel as counselors and educators. Discusses tools for observing others, listening, sending and receiving accurate messages, influence of culture’s role in health and healing, and theories of human understanding.

Provides overview of mathematics relating to business, economics, life sciences and social Provides students with varying degrees of mathematical experience with an overview of all areas of mathematics, to include elementary functions, finite mathematics, and some calculus.

An introductory course that presents the principles and facts of human physiology for the health care An advanced offering of medical terminology completes this comprehensive course, providing both clinical and administrative office examples and cases in a realistic context for introduction of terms and definitions.

A course designed to provide the health care professional with analytical and responsible decision-making skills utilizing ethical issues which are prevalent in a health care.

The course offers instruction and practice in writing by focusing on instruction in the composing process that includes exploration of ideas through reading, methods of writing development, and use of writing