Certificate in Project Management for Clinicians Course Descriptions

Principles of Accounting I MGMT6101

This course is an introduction to basic accounting principles and procedures that apply to business in general, with emphasis on the sole proprietorship form of business. Students learn to interpret and use financial accounting information effectively by understanding how accounting data is gathered and processed, and how accounting reports are prepared.

Project Management MGMT6115 

 This course surveys project management principles, theory, and functions as they apply to both functional (single department) and matrix / cross-functional (multiple departments) organizations. While certain industries will be highlighted in the course, the principles that are presented are applicable to any industry or company. These principles are also applicable to the non-work environment. Since projects generally involve people working together, team dynamics and management will be explored. Specific techniques related to the management of projects will be explored as well as general issues and trends which influence the practice. Project Management tools will be discussed but will not be a major focus.

Health Care Delivery Systems HCA3103

This course explores the health care delivery system from the perspectives of different populations. Students will examine systems for the delivery of health care and analyze current trends. The changing landscape of health care delivery is analyzed for students to gain a better understanding of the basic framework for the system of health care in the United States.

Economics and Planning in Health Care HCA3105

This course uses economics analysis to examine current and proposed private and government health insurance programs in terms of access equity and efficiency, and their potential impact on the structure of health care delivery in the United States. Managed care is not disappearing but is evolving. With economic and clinical changes, managed care has created challenges for the health care delivery system. Students will gain a strong understanding of the federal health budget, cost-benefit analysis, and an overview of management techniques for health institution administration.

Ethics and Health Care Law PHIL2113

Ethical issues in health care are reviewed and the components of decision-making are discussed. Students examine some of the moral issues that accompany making sound business decisions. Further, the students will learn the legal implications of issues that arise in managed care, such as a patient's right to refuse treatment, mental illness, genetics, malpractice, and privacy.

Managing Health Services Organizations HCA3101 (for non RNs)

 This course addresses the various issues faced by health services professionals and how to balance demands from patients, communities, and government. Health services organizations are in a constant cycle of trying to balance various priorities, such as keeping costs down, assuring high quality care, patient safety and ethical behavior. Leadership skills, expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams and clinical knowledge are necessary to meet the challenges faced in health services organizations.

Leadership in Nursing NURS3107 (for RNs) 

 This course examines theories, concepts and components of nursing leadership and management. These represent a synthesis of beliefs, knowing, caring and professional role with the elements of leadership and management. Attention is given to the complexities of professional nursing influenced by changes in the delivery of health care. Health services organizations are in a constant cycle of trying to balance various priorities, such as keeping costs down, assuring high quality care, patient safety and ethical behavior. Leadership skills, expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams and clinical knowledge are necessary to meet the challenges faced in health services organizations.