ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2018-2019 June 27, 2019 management should be directly aligned with the strategic goals of the organization. Also in this course, students will examine organizational behavior, leadership theories, and change management dynamic s, as well as the roles and responsibilities of management within healthcare organizations. Students will focus on understanding management and leadership principles to help navigate change. Students will consider the theory and practice of managing individuals and groups through motivation, communication, teamwork, collaboration, leadership, organizational change, negotiation, and conflict management and resolution. Prerequisite: None HSA 6000 Healthcare Information Systems and Technology 40 hours, 4 credits Students in this course have the opportunity to learn how health information technologies, systems, and applications assist healthcare organizations and their leaders in the execution of clinical and organizational strategies. They will also learn how these complex information systems and analytics help decision makers to improve patient care outcomes and business performance. Topics include evolving technologies such as data analytics, eHealth, personalized medicine, social media, predictive analytics, and using technology applications to manage population health. Students will conduct risk assessment to assess legal and ethical issues in health information technology and change management. Prerequisite: None HSA 6100 Healthcare Operations Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with an understanding of the functions of operations management within the healthcare industry. Students will gain the ability to employ techniques to evaluate and improve organizational performance. Students will be able to map the various branches of operations management and develop an overall organizational evaluation. They will also be able to identify methods to overcome operational challenges, incorporate lean operating philosophies, and use data analytics. This course will enable students to create competitive strategies to minimize cost, increase efficiency, and improve quality of care. Students will evaluate real-world scenarios through case studies and professional experience to create executive summaries, business plans, and proposals. Prerequisite: None HSA 6200 Healthcare Quality Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides graduates with a foundation in the history of quality management and the continuing effects quality plays in healthcare administration. Graduates will be able to critically evaluate diverse healthcare populations using quality improvement models and strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will learn to develop quality improvement initiatives and engage healthcare staff in developing strategies to monitor efficacy of those initiatives. Prerequisite: None HSA 6300 Healthcare Strategic Planning and Marketing 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will evaluate and formulate strategic plans and review their value in the development of healthcare industries. Students will identify the key components of a strategic plan and analyze approaches to strategic thinking in a healthcare context. Using these key concepts students will learn to create effective goals and objectives for strategic planning and provide an analysis of opportunities for quality improvement. Prerequisite: None HSA 6900 Healthcare Information Systems and Technology 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with an understanding of the functions of operations management within the healthcare industry. Students will gain the ability to employ techniques to evaluate and improve organizational performance. Students will be able to map the various branches of operations management and develop an overall organizational evaluation. They will also be able to identify methods to overcome operational challenges, incorporate lean operating philosophies, and use data analytics. This course will enable students to create competitive strategies to minimize cost, increase efficiency, and improve quality of care. Students will evaluate real-world scenarios through case studies and professional experience to create executive summaries, business plans, and proposals. Prerequisite: None HSC 1748 Nursing Assistant 120 hours, 6 credits HSC 1748 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) HSC 1748L Lab (60 hours, 3 credits) HSC 1748LL Clinical (40 hours, 1 credit) This course prepares students to become nursing assistants under the supervision of a registered professional nurse through a combination of classroom theory, laboratory experiences, a clinical experience, and demonstration of the Nursing Assistant Training Competency Evaluation Program's (NATCEP) 21 performance skills. This course includes a focus on communication methods, ethical practices, and critical thinking skills necessary to practice effectively in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite: PHA 1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 9 / 47
