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HLTH 4996 - Introduction toHealthCare Informatics (3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the use of information and computer science in
the delivery of health care [or nursing]. The content focuses on information
technology used to enhance client care through minimum data set, research,
education, and administration of health care facilities.
HealthScience (HSCI)
HSCI 2111 - Introduction toHealthCareEnvironment (2-0-2)
Designed to introduce the student to the complex health care environment through
field-based observational experiences and seminar experiences. Topics include
descriptions of the types of health care providers and the scope of professional
practices, introduction to hospitals, ambulatory care settings, long term care settings,
and the regulatory andprofessional bodies supporting practice.
Prerequisite(s): All first-year courses inAreasA&B of theCore.
Corequisite(s): HSCI 2111L.
HSCI 2111L - Introduction toHealthCareEnvironment Lab (0-2-1)
This course provides field-based experiential learning to support the concepts
introduced inHSCI 2111.
Corequisite(s): HSCI 2111.
HSCI 2201 - Measurement Science (HealthCareStatistics) (3-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory, application and use of
computer based statistics. Applications may include the use of a standard database
that will assist students in the process of developing computer skills using a statistical
software package (Statdisk). Methods of descriptive statistics and probability are
emphasized including describing, exploring, and comparing data. Inferential statistics
relative topopulation parameters and hypotheses testing are also explored.
HSCI 3110 – InteractiveCommunication (3-0-3)
This course will focus on communication theory and skills related to the business of
healthcare. In addition, political, legal, and ethical issues will be explored and
analyzed as health issues and reforms evolve. Health Care Management students
must be prepared to interact with clinicians, administrators, suppliers, as well as
patients and their families. Content includes problem solving, conflict resolution,
power strategies, burnout, group dynamics, assertiveness skills, and effective
communicationwith organizational structures.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
HSCI 3520 - Legal Issues inHealthCare (3-0-3)
This course overviews law in general and health care issues specifically and provides
students an opportunity to study and explore aspects of employer-employee relations
in the health care setting and legal ramifications of patient treatment and medical
records. Prerequisite(s): HSCI 2111, HCMG 3111, or HCMG 3112, NURS 3101, or
permission of the instructor.
HSCI 3550 - Ethical Issues inHealthCare (3-0-3)
This course is designed to explore and analyze contemporary health care situations in
terms of ethical dimensions. Topics include patient-care giver relationships, high-tech
medicine, ICU dilemmas, medical experimentation, and confidentiality of patient
medical records, AIDS and ethics, death and dying, and the issues of an aging
population.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
