Description
Research and Innovation in Healthcare Administration
This course explores the research process and the regulatory requirements in drug, device, and biological product development. The fundamentals of research design, methodology, interpretation, and critical appraisal are introduced. The course requires critical thinking and analysis to determine the relevance of novel research. Emphasis is given to practical applications to decision-making in healthcare administration including planning, management, assessment, and outcome evaluation, within healthcare organizations.

Outcomes: 1) Outline the research and drug, device, and biologic development processes; 2) Discuss regulatory and policy factors that impact health-related research; 3) Critically evaluate health-related research; 4) Evaluate academic and industry contributions to innovation; 5) Evaluate the relevance and implementation challenges of novel research; 6) Determine how ethical healthcare leaders impact innovation and research.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Offering
Course
MHA 490
Academic Group
Schl of Health Sci & Pub Hlth
Academic Organization
Healthcare Administration
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to Graduate Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health students