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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Health Sciences

IDST4550 - Management and Leadership in Health Professions

Course Description

This course provides an overview of leadership theory, skills and best practices for professionals in the healthcare industry. Included will be in-depth discussion of leadership, its significance, challenges, and strategies for effectiveness in the healthcare environment. Team building and relationship management strategies as related to patient advocacy will also be discussed.

Credits/Modes of Instruction

Credits: 3

3 credits/online

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Goals and Outcomes:

Goals

To present the fundamental principles of management and leadership and their application within health care organizations.

Outcomes

1. Apply organizational behavior theory to health care organizations

2. Explain and demonstrate how strategic planning is an important aspect of health care management

3. Evaluate and apply a performance improvement tool in health care management and leadership

4. Describe some of the major potential consequences to health care organizations of poor management and leadership

5. Illustrate methods for managing fraud and abuse in health care

6. Describe and illustrate techniques for managing costs and revenues in health care organizations

7. Discuss techniques for navigating ethics and law in health care management