Leadership and Administration in Health Care
This course focuses on the integration of core knowledge in leadership, administration, human resources and communication in health care organizations. Special emphasis is placed on leadership styles, the roles of the leader, human resources management and communication. The course is designed to provide the student with knowledge to practice the leadership skills necessary to positively impact healthcare systems.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Relate essential nurse leadership competencies for effective management in healthcare organizations; 2) Evaluate the impact of leadership styles on organizational culture and effectiveness; 3) Generate strategies to optimize human resource performance in healthcare settings; 4) Identify strategies to address interpersonal and intraorganizational conflict.
Selected Topics May Include: Leadership theory and style and professional practice a) leader competencies b) Influencing behaviors c) Relationship management d) Culture e) Nimble flexibility f) Professional accountability g) Motivation for high performance h) Strategic leadership and tactical leadership (Administration vs management) Human resource management a) Communication b) Difficult conversations c) Conflict resolution d) Coaching e) Performance evaluation f) Onboarding Power politics a) Development and management of partnerships/relationships/networks b) Strategic negotiation c) Power.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Relate essential nurse leadership competencies for effective management in healthcare organizations; 2) Evaluate the impact of leadership styles on organizational culture and effectiveness; 3) Generate strategies to optimize human resource performance in healthcare settings; 4) Identify strategies to address interpersonal and intraorganizational conflict.
Selected Topics May Include: Leadership theory and style and professional practice a) leader competencies b) Influencing behaviors c) Relationship management d) Culture e) Nimble flexibility f) Professional accountability g) Motivation for high performance h) Strategic leadership and tactical leadership (Administration vs management) Human resource management a) Communication b) Difficult conversations c) Conflict resolution d) Coaching e) Performance evaluation f) Onboarding Power politics a) Development and management of partnerships/relationships/networks b) Strategic negotiation c) Power.