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HCA-110 Health Care Administration I, 3
cr.
Overview of the health care administration field designed to
give a basic understanding of the history, present and future,
of health care facilities. Organizational structure and
administration of health care facilities is emphasized.
(Formerly HC-113A)
HCA-111 Health Care Administration II, 3
cr.
Building on the team approach to providing services, this course
will identify the types of service units with which the
administrator will have contact and/or will manage. Each
service unit will be examined in depth. No prerequisite.
(Formerly HC-123A)
HCA-112 Health Care Administration III,
3 cr.
Building design, layout and facility maintenance; physical
plant construction and financing.
(Formerly HC-133A)
HCA-120 Legal and Political Aspects
Health Care, 3 cr.
Overview of national organizations representing health care
institutions; the organization of federal, state and local
government; and legislation relating to health care
institutions. Health planning and securing funds through grants.
(Formerly HC-226A)
HCA-125 Health Care Accounting, 1 cr.
Accounting as related to the health care industry including
understanding financial statements and ratios; preparing an
operating budget; using financial analysis to help with
decision-making.
(Formerly HC-211A)
HCA-130 Communication With the Elderly,
3 cr.
The process of aging and its effects on communication behavior.
An introduction to communication theories and principles as they
apply to communication with the elderly. Skills and strategies
for facilitating more satisfying and effective communication
between the students and the elderly.
(Formerly GR-111A)
HCA-135 Gerontology, 3 cr.
Introduction to the issues and problems relating to the process
of aging and the later stages of the adult life cycle. The
physical aging process, the roles of the aged in our society and
the complex psychological and sociological aspects of aging are
covered.
(Formerly GR-123A)
HCA-163 Intro to Senior Living
Communities, 3 cr.
This course is an introduction to assisted living, congregate
and continuing-care retirement communities. It focuses on
administration, resident services, marketing and sales,
ancillary services and contracts.
(Formerly GR-143A)
HCA-280 Health Care Practicum I, 2 cr.
Examines the leadership role of the administrator and the
processes of planning, organizing and directing for which an
administrator is responsible. The purpose and use of policies
and procedures in facility management are discussed.
(Formerly HC-111A)
HCA-281 Health Care Practicum II, 3 cr.
Examines the nature, scope and performance of each segment of
the team providing services to the resident-client.
(Formerly HC-122A)
HCA-282 Health Care Practicum III, 2 cr.
Examines the planning, operation and maintenance of the physical
plant, including planning for emergency situations.
(Formerly HC-132A)
HCA-283 Health Care Admin Practicum IV,
2 cr.
Exposes students to the legislative/political process, to state
nursing home organizations and to the role of the administrator
in the political arena.
(Formerly
HC-212A)
HCA-284 Health Care Admin Practicum V, 2
cr.
Studies the sources of institutional revenue and expense.
(Formerly
HC-222A)
HCA-285 Health Care Admin Practicum Vi,
1 cr.
Observation of all departments within residential care
facilities, hospitals and other health care facilities.
(Formerly HC-233A)
HCA-946 Seminar, 1 cr.
Seminar for those planning to take the Iowa state board
examinations for licensure.
(Formerly HC-231A) |
