The course is designed to introduce challenges facing managers of integrated healthcare information systems and delivery networks. Specifically, the course will address the following: A.Overview of the field of health informatics and its specialty fields B.The role of health informatics in day-to-day management and practical applications of information systems in health care C.Current trends that impact the design and evolution of healthcare informatics

This course introduces theories and concepts of leadership and management and provides opportunities to translate learning into action through the simulation of various healthcare settings and scenarios. Students will engage in opportunites designed to increase their Emotional Intelligence and further develop leadership and management competencies essential for future clinical and/or healthcare leaders.

A core program course that focuses on leadership and management knowledge, skills, and practices that promote healthcare quality, efficiency, and productivity. Methods to measure, monitor, and evaluate quality and productivity will be discussed.

This practicum is the second in a three-course sequence. This advanced level practicum builds on the foundation practicum and provides students with the opportunity to further develop the knowledge and skills essential for effective, collaborative clinical leadership, to manage complex processes, resolve multi-faceted problems, build teams and productive work environments, and promote organizational health, growth, and quality of services.

This practicum is the third in a three-course sequence. This advanced level practicum continues the development and integration of clinical leadership and management core learning outcomes associated with CLM 402. Students continue to focus on 1) application of theory, knowledge, and skills essential for effective and collaborative leadership in health care, and 2) the integration of CLM student learning outcomes and foundational learning dimensions addressed in CLM 401 through applied experiences and seminar/course assignment activities.

This course is one of three (3 credit) courses in the Clinical Leadership and Management Leadership Course Series. Strategy development from planning to action is an important process in healthcare administration. The course begins with developing a mission and vision and proceeds toward planning, marketing and how that leads managers to action.

This course covers strategic human resources management concepts for contemporary healthcare environments. Students will explore the relationship between human resources management and strategic advantage. Topics such as human resources functions, compensation and benefits, personnel planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, employee appraisal and discipline, and union-management relations will be covered.

Theoretical foundations for health planning. History of health planning and regulation. Specific attention will be given to integration of institutional planning with community health planning.

Study and analysis of current and topical problems and issues regarding the roles, trends and research for health care professionals. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

The CLM Capstone course is a culmination of coursework and experiences in this program. Students will synthesize course material and major concepts from their CLM coursework and apply the major concepts to case studies in health services. Students will also examine their own competencies for entry-level healthcare administration jobs or graduate school and create an individualized learning plan to continue growth as a professional.