HMGT3010HEALTH FINANCE FOR THE HEALTH SERVICES
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to provide medical imaging students with an overview of the financial management of medical imaging as well as the other important components of healthcare operating units. In this course, an emphasis will be placed on financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, payment systems, performance analysis, and cost control. The course content will enable the student to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for effective understanding of medical imaging financial management as well as the overall effective financial management in healthcare organizations.
HMGT3030MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP FOR THE HEALTH SERVICES
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to develop knowledge of management and leadership skills. Management and leadership roles in a variety of health care settings will be examined. Relevant research as it relates to the management and leadership role in healthcare will be explored.
HMGT3035HEALTH POLICY IN THE HEALTH SERVICES
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the current context of health care including the organization and financing of patient services, reimbursement, and the scope and role of regulatory agencies that define heath care practice. Health policy issues and the political process addressing those issues will be examined. Strategies for influencing the political process by health professionals, lay and special advocacy groups will be explored.
PHIL3027BIOMEDICAL ETHICS
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
The course addresses significant ethical issues and controversies that occur in the health professions. Students are not encouraged to adopt any particular ethical position or view but rather gain an ability to review and analyze the reasons that support various norms and opinions in this field.