Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

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Health Science and Services Eric Anderson, Chair OUTCOMES • To demonstrate the ability to apply theories and principles of the liberal arts along with content specific to health care to clinical and management situations • To utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills in the management of health care issues and the care of clients • To integrate knowledge of spiritual, cultural, biological, psychosocial and economic concepts of health/illness as it applies to health care consumers • To demonstrate effective oral, writing and information technology skills when interacting with clients, health team members and the public. ACCEPTANCE TO MAJOR Students may declare a major within the Department’s offerings at any time. However, students are encouraged to declare the major as early in their matriculation at Immaculata as possible due to the number of requirements which must be satisfied by the Junior Year. Criteria for acceptance for acceptance into the majors are as follows: Health Care Management: Grades of C or better in BIOL 103 and BIOL 104 and MATH 203-204 or 207-208. Allied Health Science: Grades of C or better in BIOL 209 and 210 and MATH 203-204 or 207-208. In order to continue studying in either major, students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 and 2.0 in all mathematics, science and specific departmental courses. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR • Health Care Management (BS): BUS 309, 360, 311, 320; ACC 201; BIOL 103, 104; HIS 115, 116; SPAN 150, 151; ECO 203, 307; SOC 328; MATH 203-204 or 207-208; THE 218, 408; CIS 201; PSY 324; HCM 201, 312, 330, 335, 336, 341, 398, 399. • Allied Health Science (BS) with Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences: A program leading to a bachelor of science degree which includes thirty credits of courses and practica taken through Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences. In addition to the liberal arts core, requirements include: SPAN 150, 152 (meets foreign language requirement); BIOL 208, 209, 210; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104, CHE 201, 202, 211, 212, CIS 201or 202, MATH 203-204 or 207-208; PHY 203-204; PSY 101, 208 (meets social science requirement); Theology 408 (meets one theology requirement). Please check curriculum plans for individual specialization requirements. IN ADDITION: specified program requirements at Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Specializations in Clinical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or Surgical Technology are available. • Allied Health Science (BS) with Thomas Jefferson University: A program leading to a bachelor of science degree which includes thirty credits of courses and practica taken at Thomas Jefferson University. Specialization in Radiography may be pursued. In addition to the liberal arts core, requirements include: SPAN150, 152 (meets foreign language requirement); BIOL 208, 209, 210; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104, CHE 201, 202, 211, 212, CIS 201or 202, MATH 207-208 or 301-302; HCM 201; PHY 203-204; PSY 101, 208 (meets social science requirements); THE 408( meets one theology requirement). IN ADDITION: specified program requirements at Thomas Jefferson University. • Allied Health Science - Bioscience Technologies (MS) with Thomas Jefferson University (3 Years + 2 Years): In addition to the liberal arts core, requirements include: SPAN 150, 152 (meets foreign language requirement); BIOL 208, 209, 210; 103, 104, CHE 202, 211, 212, CIS 201or 202, MATH 207-208 or 301-302; HCM 201; PHY 203-204; PSY 101, 208 (meets social science requirements); THE 408( meets one theology requirement) . IN ADDITION: specified program requirements at Thomas Jefferson University. Students in Biomedical research take a total of two years of study at Jefferson. After year one, a minimum of 30 credits are transferred back to Immaculata in order to grant the BS Degree for Immaculata University. After year two all credits earned at Jefferson are applied to the MS (Masters of Science) degree in Bioscience Technologies granted by Jefferson. • Health Care Management (BA) an accelerated degree completion program: HCM 302, 306, 311, 312, 321, 326, 340; ORG 301, 303, 304, 307, 312, 320, 390; CCS 341; ENG 242; PHI 384; THE 381. Requirements beyond ACCEL ® program by advisement to complete liberal arts core courses and electives as needed for a total of 126 credits. HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT HCM 201 Medical Terminology (1-3) This course provides an overview of medical terminology for students. The course is predominately self-instructional, utilizing course information from a textbook and accompanying software. HCM 203 Health Literacy (1) This course addresses the world of healthcare information and its applications for consumers. Issues such as global health, healthcare services, reimbursement in the United States and globally, and individual self care and health monitoring will be covered. Students will be asked to evaluate and document their own health status, history and risks, and to identify resources to become better educated concerning their own health conditions as a step toward self empowerment and self-care. HCM 205 Global Issues in Healthcare (3) This course explores global issues in healthcare by addressing economic, ethnic, racial, and cultural issues related to health status and access to healthcare services. Life expectancy, public health status, clean air and water, sanitation, and infectious diseases/immunizations will be discussed in their historical and cultural contexts. The health advantages and disadvantages of the urbanization of human populations of the past several centuries will be discussed. Organized healthcare as experienced variously in the United States will be compared to other Western and non Western countries. HCM 302 Contemporary Issues in Health Care (3 ) (Offered only through ACCEL ® Programs) This course introduces the challenges facing the contemporary health care system and its managers. It focuses on the increasing complexity of the health care system, the underlying forces affecting health care outcomes, and the rapid proliferation of health care resources. 70
HCM 306 Human Resource Management in Health Care Settings (3 ) (Offered only through ACCEL ® Programs) Conveys the principles of human resource management in the health care environment. Emphasizes management techniques such as interviewing, training, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits. Addresses trends in human resource management in the health care arena. HCM 311 Health Care Information Systems (3) (Offered only through ACCEL ® Programs) This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to participate in the selection, implementation and use of clinical and administrative information systems. It familiarizes the student with new and emerging software applications in the health care field and how they can be used by health care managers. HCM 312 Budgeting and Finance in Health Care Organizations (3) The course explores financial management functions at the institutional and department level. . It will review the institutional financial process. It focuses on budgeting and cost analysis for department-level operations and the accounting for capital expenditures. HCM 313 Medical Billing, Reimbursement and Insurance (3) This course presents basic history, principles, and terminology related to health insurance products in the U.S. An overview of the prospective payment system, third party payers, billing and reimbursement issues It will review the coding process and it’s role in billing.. Efficiency and equity of resource allocation as well as barriers to access in health care will be discussed. HCM 321 Leadership in Health Care Settings (3) (Offered only through ACCEL ® Programs) Students explore various concepts and theories of leadership and how these might be applied to and impact management functions in health care settings. . It will review the multiple leadership structures in healthcare organizations. Discussed are leadership versus management skills, team development, systems theory, organizational culture, and the role of the middle manager. HCM 326 Community Relations in Health Care (3) (Offered only through ACCEL ® Programs) This course delineates the dual role of the health care industry as a provider of a public “good,” while, at the same time, functioning as business enterprises. Students discuss outreach to underserved populations, health education and information, neighborhood activism, as well as marketing principles and strategies, market research, advertising and public relations. HCM 330 Health Care Information Systems and Technology (3) This course provides an introduction to the vocabulary and principles of currently utilized computerized health information applications. Health information records, including their use, format, filing systems, retention, and state and federal regulations, will be covered. Issues such as confidentiality, liability, software and hardware requirements, and network communications are discussed Current applications will be examined to determine their current and future impact on health care delivery in the U.S. HCM 335 Health Care Issues of Aging (3) This course introduces students in health care-related fields to individual and social issues related to aging in the U.S. Changes associated with aging (physiological, psychosocial, and economic), health-related issues and outcomes, and means of health promotion in this population are presented from multiple perspectives. Quality of and access to health care for this age group are examined as well as services for the aging locally and state-wide. Issues related to aging from a global perspective are also addressed. HCM 336 Pharmacology for Allied Health Occupations (3) This course provides a general overview of the basic principles of pharmacology, commonly used drugs, major drug classifications, indications, methods of administration, effect on body systems, and major adverse effects. Basic terminology and abbreviations will be covered. Issues surrounding current and future concerns in relation to certain medications will be discussed, including drug/substance abuse, price of new drugs, and new advances in drug development. This will include a review of National Patient Safety Goals in relation to Pharmaceuticals and the role of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). (Prerequisite BIO 111 and BIO 207) HCM 340 Legal and Social Aspects of Health Care Provision (3) (Offered only through ACCEL ® Programs) Students become familiar with the legal and ethical issues in the delivery of health care services and the social environment in which health care is provided. In addition to aspects of the law pertaining to negligence, contracts, consents, confidentiality, privacy, risk management and medical research, students investigate the implications of the socio/economic status of patients, demographics, and health insurance/payment policies. HCM 341 Health Policy and Law (3) This course provides an overview of U.S. health policies and laws, at the federal, state, and local levels, and their application relating to the operation of health care systems and management of personnel. Philosophical, ethical, liability, and economic aspects of health policy and law, as well as current topics in health care reform, are examined. The roles and responsibilities of health care managers within this context will be explored as the student analyses real cases. HCM 398 Seminar: Health Care Planning and Evaluation (3) This course provides theoretical and historical foundations of health planning and evaluation of health care organizations. Legal, social, economic, ethical, and business considerations are discussed in terms of their influence on decisions about health and health care marketing and delivery. The student will generate a basic business plan. (Prerequisite: HCM 341). HCM 399 Health Care Practicum (3) This capstone course provides an opportunity for the student to integrate and utilize health care management knowledge and skills in a work environment approved by the University. The practicum involves a total of 80 hours of practical experience in a health care agency, determined mutually by the student, her/his faculty advisor, and a preceptor at the agency. The student also completes a health management project as part of the course. (Prerequisite: HCM 341) ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE ALH 100 Observations in Allied Health and Portfolio Preparation I (1) This course is the first in the series of major courses/seminars for allied health majors. Students will be oriented to the curriculum and to the allied health disciplines, including the collaboration with Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Thomas Jefferson University. Students will be coached on professional preparation in anticipation of applying for their clinical 71
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