HCA 3003 - Principles of Health Organizations Administration

CIP Code 512211
3 Credit Hours
Students examine the historical foundation and future challenges of the U.S. health care system, the foundation of public health settings, complexities of health service organizations, basic policies and financial challenges.  Students create their professional portfolio that they will maintain while completing the HCA degree. As students explore career opportunities associated with managing hospitals, ambulatory care institutions, long term care and retirement centers, and other health care organizations, they will be expected to identify and complete a volunteer or shadowing experience.

 
Prerequisite: Must pass medical terminology, and coding / billing proficiency exam before course admission.