Healthcare Administration

Studies health systems in the United States and other countries, with emphasis on such management issues as the ability to deliver healthrelated services, their cost, and their operations within a legal framework. Included in the topics are discussions of such major developments as prepaid group practice, managed care, national health insurance, planning for healthcare, and an overview of the issues associated with these developments. Fall.

A systems approach to introduce the foundational concepts of health informatics as the basis for inter-professionalism and collaboration among a broad range of public health and healthcare professionals. This writing intensive course discusses the principles and process of research and evidence-based practice in healthcare. Common communication techniques utilized in healthcare are reviewed and discussed. Students conduct a literature review, explore appropriate research designs, explore data collection techniques, apply statistical analysis, and practice professional writing skills. Spring.

Examines the application of management techniques with special emphasis on the different types of populations encountered in various facilities. Emphasis on different facilities and expectations involved in patient and long-term resident care service. Fall.

Examines the unique physical environment in healthcare facilities. Special emphasis will be placed on the atmosphere in care settings' as experienced by patients, their families, and health care staff. Fall.

Students may schedule an internship. The internship component of the program provides students with the opportunity to obtain experience within an area of health care. This course provides on-thejob experience directed by a member of the School of Business faculty. The internship is monitored and evaluated by a faculty sponsor, in verification and close consultation with the supervising representative of the business/agency. LMU retains ultimate control and supervision of the internship. Sixty (60) contact hours per semester hour of credit is required. May be repeated to a total of 9 credit hours and applicable to program and/or degree requirements.