rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HSA 5200 Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Laws 40 hours, 4 credits This course presents a comprehensive view of ethics and laws as they pertain to the development of health policy. Students will examine the fundamentals of the various principles of healthcare law and the manner in which those principles intersect with ethics and health policy. The course will offer students an opportunity to evaluate critical factors that influence policy decisions and reform efforts. Students will articulate the impact of legal, ethical, and policy challenges relative to private and public health systems, politics, interest groups, lobbyists, and proposed reforms. Throughout the course, students will perform case analysis to demonstrate competency in identifying potential legal and ethical problems in different healthcare settings and propose appropriate solutions based on current legal and ethical guidelines. Prerequisite: None HSA 5300 Population Health 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will learn about the principles of population health management and how to use these principles to critically evaluate healthcare data from multiple sources. Graduates will learn about disease management models and how the health of populations and economies are managed. Using the foundational principles population health management, graduates will analyze multiple data sources to determine patterns actionable information for population health management. By the end of the course, graduates will have the ability to develop population health projects using advanced techniques to identify ongoing and future healthcare concerns. Prerequisite: None HSA 5400 Healthcare Financial Management and Economics 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with a foundation in economics and financial management within the current healthcare environment. It addresses the impact of economic principles as it applies to local, national, and global markets. It evaluates the socioeconomic and political influences affecting healthcare organizations as well as the application of fiscal management for short-/ long-term viability. The course analyzes the implications of current healthcare delivery and reimbursement models, challenges with resource allocation, and the establishment of payer contracts on the financial health of an organization. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze financial statements and apply budgeting principles to create a financial plan and a departmental budget, utilize financial management tools, and calculate key financial ratios. Prerequisite: None HSA 5500 Healthcare Leadership and Human Resources 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will assess the role of human capital resources in healthcare organizations, including the recruitment, retention, management, and development of these resources. Students will gain an understanding of key roles that human resource professionals play in planning for workforce needs and how human resource management should be directly aligned with the strategic goals of the organization. Additionally, students will examine organizational behavior, leadership theories, and change management dynamics, as well as the roles and responsibilities of management within healthcare organizations. 110 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 1531 Medical Terminology 40 hours, 4 credits This is a basic medical vocabulary-building course. An emphasis will be placed on the most common medical terms based on prefixes and suffixes, Latin and Greek origins, and anatomic roots denoting body structures. All body systems will be covered with a focus on word parts, terms built from word parts, abbreviations, and basic disease and surgical terms. Students will be expected to focus on spelling and pronunciation. Prerequisite: None HSC 1675 Healthcare Exploration and Careers 30 hours, 3 credits This course assists students choosing and planning for their program selection and career path by exploring the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professions and providing a high-level overview of the organizational structure and interaction to these professions within the healthcare system. In addition, students will evaluate career development skills, strengths and weaknesses, and abilities to identify career professional development and advancement opportunities in their chosen healthcare profession. Prerequisite: None HSC 1748 Nursing Assistant 120 hours, 6 credits 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 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM critical thinking skills necessary to practice effectively in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite: PHA 1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body HSC 2641 Medical Law and Ethics 40 hours, 4 credits A study of the United States legal system and court process with emphasis on legal and ethical issues within the healthcare environment. Fraud and abuse, patient privacy and confidentiality, and professional practice law and ethics will be covered. The course will include a project that is specific to the student’s program of study. Prerequisite: None HSC 3010 Contemporary Health and Wellness 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will explore the field of contemporary health and wellness, and become familiar with the variety of therapeutic methods offering holistic alternatives for patient care. Students will study the foundations and systems pertaining to health and wellness, preparing the student for health and wellness advocacy. Prerequisite: None HSC 3145 Therapeutic Communication and Patient Services 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to the roles of communication, compassion, and decision- making in healthcare. Students will identify and explain the techniques and barriers to effective communication that enhance patient interaction. Students will focus on therapeutic communication, alternative and complementary approaches to healthcare, and their roles in supporting patient privacy and dignity. Prerequisite: None HSC 3258 Multidisciplinary Medical Practices 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an introduction to multidisciplinary medical practice concepts and methods for evaluating coordinated medical services while working with diverse populations. Topics include comparing various medical models, holistic health approaches, improving patient outcomes, analyzing cost savings, advocating patient healthcare, providing patient education, and case-management skills. Prerequisite: None HSC 3371 Health Education and Training 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines health and wellness education and focuses on opportunities within the healthcare field to support wellness and prevention through patient education. Students will explore evidence-based practices, community health, and disease management. Emphasis will be placed on examining and applying technologies necessary in delivering patient education to promote public health, preventative health, and individual wellness. Prerequisite: None HSC 3485 Healthcare Advocacy 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to act as a healthcare advocate for patients, diverse clients, and special populations across the life span. Students will evaluate different barriers to healthcare, patient rights, health justice, and behaviors related to promoting health and disease prevention. Students will also identify the role of cultural beliefs in relation to health practices and social services. Prerequisite: None S 4 L HS 4 HS C 1 7 48 H C 1 7 8 LL L ia i n e C 1 7 cb ( c 8 u L C l r 0 h 4 t 6 a 2 s u e ( u oo 0 h l ( 0 hr r o u r es d , 2 c r , 3 c r e ) )s tt di e i d i t s s , 1 c r )
