College: Distance Education

This specialization in Healthcare Institution Management focuses on managing and organizing healthcare institutions, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Students gain skills in healthcare management, financial management, human resources, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and preparation for careers in healthcare management, administration, and consulting.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of healthcare management and administration.
• Develop skills in financial management and budgeting for healthcare facilities.
• Learn human resource management and recruitment strategies in healthcare.
• Explore quality improvement initiatives and patient safety.
• Analyze regulatory compliance and legal considerations in healthcare.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Gain practical experience through projects and internships.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Healthcare Management - An overview of healthcare management principles, trends, and industry challenges.
2. Financial Management in Healthcare - Fundamentals of financial management, budgeting, and cost control in healthcare facilities.
3. Human Resource Management in Healthcare - Techniques for recruiting, training, and managing healthcare staff.
4. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety - Strategies for improving care quality, patient safety, and performance metrics.
5. Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance - Understanding healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
6. Healthcare Operations and Supply Chain Management - Principles of operations management, supply chain, and logistics in healthcare settings.
7. Healthcare Information Systems - Utilizing information technology and systems in healthcare management.
8. Strategic Planning and Healthcare Strategy - Developing and implementing strategic plans for healthcare organizations.
9. Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations - Techniques for marketing healthcare services and managing public relations.
10. Practical/Applied Training - Practical experiences in healthcare management fields, such as hospitals, clinics, or healthcare consulting firms.
11. Capstone Project - A comprehensive project applying healthcare management skills, such as developing a strategic plan, conducting a quality improvement initiative, or analyzing financial performance.

Evaluation Methods:

• Analysis of healthcare management principles
• Financial management and budgeting projects
• Human resource management and staff recruitment projects
• Quality improvement and patient safety projects
• Healthcare law and regulatory compliance analyses
• Healthcare operations and supply chain management projects
• Healthcare information systems projects
• Strategic planning and healthcare strategy projects
• Healthcare marketing and public relations projects
• Internship reports
• Capstone projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Healthcare Management"
• "Financial Management in Healthcare"
• "Human Resource Management in Healthcare"
• "Quality Improvement and Patient Safety"
• "Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance"
• "Healthcare Operations and Supply Chain Management"
• "Healthcare Information Systems"
• "Strategic Planning and Healthcare Strategy"
• "Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of healthcare and business management with an interest in healthcare management.

Duration of Specialization:

The typical duration to earn a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Institution Management is 4 years.

Certifications:

Graduates can obtain certifications such as:

• Certified Healthcare Administrator (CHA) from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
• Certificates in specific healthcare management tools and programs

Target Audience:

Aspiring healthcare managers, hospital administrators, healthcare consultants, and professionals seeking careers in healthcare management, administration, and consulting firms.

This specialization equips students with managerial and strategic skills necessary to excel in managing healthcare institutions and support careers in various roles within healthcare management, administration, and consulting.