This course provides an introduction to healthcare administration careers. Students explore the various sectors and supporting industries making up the larger healthcare enterprise. Administrative career options and industry growth patterns are presented. Students are introduced to working professionals and professional organizations representing various sectors of the healthcare industry. Class discussions integrate healthcare industry vocabulary and jargon.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Distinguish healthcare sectors and supporting industries; 2) Describe a variety of roles and functions within healthcare administration; 3) Identify various entry points into a healthcare administration career; and 4) Explore areas of interest for career consideration.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Distinguish healthcare sectors and supporting industries; 2) Describe a variety of roles and functions within healthcare administration; 3) Identify various entry points into a healthcare administration career; and 4) Explore areas of interest for career consideration.