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MBA-HE101 Healthcare Economics

MBA-HE101: Healthcare Economics

Credits: 3 | Format: Online/Hybrid | Prerequisites: Microeconomics, Statistics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines economic principles as they apply to healthcare markets, organizations, and policy. Students will analyze how economic forces shape healthcare delivery, access, and outcomes. The course covers demand and supply dynamics in healthcare, market failures, insurance economics, provider payment systems, and cost-effectiveness analysis. Emphasis is placed on applying economic frameworks to evaluate healthcare policies and organizational strategies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (AACSB Aligned)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Analytical Thinking: Apply microeconomic concepts (supply, demand, elasticity) to healthcare markets
  • Ethical Understanding: Evaluate the ethical implications of healthcare resource allocation
  • Application of Knowledge: Analyze the economics of health insurance, moral hazard, and adverse selection
  • Communication: Present economic analyses of healthcare policy proposals
  • Decision-Making: Conduct cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses for healthcare interventions

COURSE MODULES

  1. Fundamentals of Healthcare Economics
  2. Demand for Healthcare Services
  3. Healthcare Labor Markets & Physician Supply
  4. Economics of Health Insurance
  5. Hospital and Provider Economics
  6. Pharmaceutical Economics
  7. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
  8. Healthcare Policy Analysis
  9. Global Healthcare Systems Comparison
  10. Economic Evaluation Project

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Economic Analysis Paper25%
Policy Brief20%
Midterm Examination20%
Final Examination25%
Class Participation & Discussions10%

REQUIRED TEXTS

  • Santerre, R. & Neun, S. Health Economics: Theory, Insights, and Industry Studies (7th Edition)
  • Drummond, M. et al. Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes (4th Edition)

PMHNP705 Adult Psychiatric Care

Course Description

Psychiatric care of adults across mental health settings. This course covers major psychiatric disorders in adults, treatment planning, medication management, and therapy integration. Students develop comprehensive competency in adult psychiatric-mental health care.

Credit Hours

4 credits (4 lecture)

Prerequisites

PMHNP 701, PMHNP 702, PMHNP 703, PMHNP Track

Student Learning Outcomes (PMHNP Competencies)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Direct Care: Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults
  • Diagnose and treat depressive disorders
  • Manage anxiety and trauma-related disorders
  • Treat bipolar and psychotic disorders
  • Manage substance use disorders
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans
  • Integrate medication and psychotherapy

Course Topics

  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • PTSD and Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Treatment-Resistant Depression
  • Integrated Care Models

Required Textbooks

  • Sadock: Kaplan and Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry (12th ed.)
  • APA Practice Guidelines

Evaluation Methods

Examinations (50%), Adult Case Presentations (30%), Treatment Planning (20%)

MBA-HF102 Healthcare Finance

MBA-HF102: Healthcare Finance

Credits: 3 | Format: Online/Hybrid | Prerequisites: Financial Accounting, Healthcare Economics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an in-depth examination of financial management principles specific to healthcare organizations. Students will master financial analysis, budgeting, capital investment decisions, and revenue cycle management in the context of hospitals, physician practices, and health systems. The course addresses unique challenges of healthcare finance including reimbursement methodologies, value-based payment, and regulatory compliance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (AACSB Aligned)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Analytical Thinking: Analyze healthcare financial statements and key performance indicators
  • Application of Knowledge: Develop operating and capital budgets for healthcare organizations
  • Decision-Making: Evaluate capital investment decisions using NPV, IRR, and payback methods
  • Ethical Understanding: Address financial compliance and fraud prevention in healthcare
  • Communication: Present financial analyses to healthcare boards and stakeholders

COURSE MODULES

  1. Healthcare Financial Environment
  2. Financial Statement Analysis in Healthcare
  3. Cost Behavior and Cost Allocation
  4. Revenue Cycle Management
  5. Healthcare Reimbursement Systems
  6. Operating Budget Development
  7. Capital Investment Analysis
  8. Working Capital Management
  9. Healthcare Financing Options
  10. Financial Strategic Planning

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Financial Analysis Project30%
Budget Development Case20%
Midterm Examination15%
Final Examination25%
Class Participation10%

REQUIRED TEXTS

  • Gapenski, L. & Reiter, K. Healthcare Finance: An Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management (7th Edition)
  • Finkler, S. et al. Financial Management for Public, Health, and Not-for-Profit Organizations (6th Edition)

DOC101 Clinical Documentation Best Practices

Clinical Documentation Best Practices

Credit Hours: 2.0 CME Credits

Learning Objectives:

  • Create complete, accurate clinical documentation
  • Apply medical necessity documentation standards
  • Avoid common documentation errors
  • Understand coding implications of documentation
  • Maintain documentation compliance with payer requirements

Topics:

  • Documentation elements for E/M coding
  • Medical decision-making documentation
  • Risk adjustment and HCC coding
  • Audit-ready documentation practices
  • Amendments and late entries

SAFETY101 Infection Control & Safety Protocols

Infection Control & Safety Protocols

Credit Hours: 2.0 CME Credits

Certification: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens compliant

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply standard and transmission-based precautions
  • Perform proper hand hygiene technique
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
  • Recognize and report healthcare-associated infections
  • Implement sterile technique when required

Topics:

  • Chain of infection and prevention
  • PPE donning and doffing procedures
  • Sharps safety and needlestick prevention
  • Environmental cleaning protocols
  • Outbreak response procedures

COMM101 Patient Communication & Cultural Competency

Patient Communication & Cultural Competency

Credit Hours: 3.0 CME Credits

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply patient-centered communication techniques
  • Demonstrate cultural humility in patient interactions
  • Utilize interpreter services appropriately
  • Communicate difficult news with empathy
  • Address health literacy barriers

Topics:

  • AIDET communication framework
  • Motivational interviewing techniques
  • Cross-cultural healthcare delivery
  • LGBTQ+ inclusive care
  • Trauma-informed communication

EHR101 Electronic Health Records (EHR) Fundamentals

Electronic Health Records (EHR) Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 2.5 CME Credits

Learning Objectives:

  • Navigate EHR systems efficiently
  • Document patient encounters accurately
  • Utilize clinical decision support tools
  • Generate and interpret clinical reports
  • Ensure EHR documentation meets regulatory standards

Topics:

  • EHR interface and workflow optimization
  • Order entry and medication reconciliation
  • Clinical note templates and documentation
  • E-prescribing best practices
  • Meaningful Use/MIPS requirements

BLS101 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Credit Hours: 4.0 CME Credits

Certification: American Heart Association BLS Provider

Validity: 2 years

Learning Objectives:

  • Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Use AED for sudden cardiac arrest
  • Relieve foreign-body airway obstruction (choking)
  • Recognize life-threatening emergencies
  • Participate effectively as part of a resuscitation team

Skills Covered:

  • Chest compressions and ventilation (30:2 ratio)
  • Bag-mask ventilation technique
  • AED operation and safety
  • 2-rescuer CPR coordination
  • Team dynamics and communication

Format: Blended learning with skills session

Prerequisites: None

ETHICS101 Medical Ethics & Professional Conduct

Medical Ethics & Professional Conduct

Credit Hours: 3.0 CME Credits

Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply ethical principles in clinical decision-making
  • Navigate informed consent and patient autonomy
  • Address end-of-life care ethical considerations
  • Manage conflicts of interest professionally
  • Understand professional boundaries and misconduct

Topics Covered:

  • Bioethics foundations: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice
  • Informed consent and capacity assessment
  • Truth-telling and medical error disclosure
  • Resource allocation ethics
  • Research ethics and IRB requirements

Assessment: Case-based examination

Accreditation: ACCME accredited

HIPAA101 HIPAA Compliance Training

HIPAA Compliance Training

Credit Hours: 2.0 CME Credits

Target Audience: All healthcare professionals

Learning Objectives:

  • Define HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
  • Identify Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Explain patient rights under HIPAA
  • Recognize HIPAA violations and breach reporting requirements
  • Apply safeguards for electronic PHI (ePHI)

Topics Covered:

  • HIPAA Privacy Rule fundamentals
  • Security Rule and technical safeguards
  • Breach notification requirements
  • Business Associate Agreements
  • State privacy law interactions

Assessment: 80% required on final examination

Accreditation: ACCME accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

DNP803 DNP Project III: Analysis & Dissemination

Course Description

Final course in the DNP scholarly project sequence focusing on data analysis, outcome evaluation, and dissemination. Students analyze project data, evaluate outcomes, complete final written report, and disseminate findings through presentation and/or publication.

Credit Hours

3 credits (3 lecture/seminar)

Prerequisites

DNP 802, completed data collection

Student Learning Outcomes (AACN DNP Essentials)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Essential III - Clinical Scholarship: Analyze and disseminate DNP project findings
  • Analyze project data using appropriate methods
  • Evaluate project outcomes against benchmarks
  • Synthesize findings and implications
  • Complete final scholarly paper
  • Present project to stakeholders
  • Disseminate findings for practice impact

Project Components

  • Data Analysis
  • Outcome Evaluation
  • Findings Interpretation
  • Practice Implications
  • Sustainability Planning
  • Final Scholarly Paper
  • Oral Defense
  • Dissemination Plan

Deliverables

  • Data Analysis Results
  • Final Scholarly Paper
  • Oral Defense Presentation
  • Poster or Publication Manuscript
  • Portfolio Completion

Evaluation Methods

Final Scholarly Paper (40%), Oral Defense (30%), Dissemination Product (20%), Committee Approval (10%)

Program Completion Requirements

Students must successfully defend project and receive committee approval for DNP degree completion.

DNP802 DNP Project II: Implementation

Course Description

Second course in the DNP scholarly project sequence focusing on project implementation. Students finalize methodology, obtain IRB approval, implement the practice change intervention, and collect data. Emphasis on implementation science and project management.

Credit Hours

3 credits (3 lecture/seminar)

Prerequisites

DNP 801, approved project proposal, committee approval

Student Learning Outcomes (AACN DNP Essentials)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Essential III - Clinical Scholarship: Implement evidence-based practice change
  • Finalize project methodology and timeline
  • Navigate IRB approval process
  • Implement practice change intervention
  • Collect and manage project data
  • Apply implementation science principles
  • Manage project barriers and facilitators

Project Components

  • Methodology Finalization
  • IRB Submission and Approval
  • Implementation Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Intervention Implementation
  • Data Collection
  • Process Monitoring
  • Barrier Management

Deliverables

  • IRB Approval Documentation
  • Implementation Timeline
  • Progress Reports
  • Data Collection Documentation
  • Committee Updates

Evaluation Methods

Implementation Progress (50%), Data Collection (25%), Documentation (15%), Committee Meetings (10%)

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