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This course introduces students to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) program. Students are introduced to the different topics and courses presented in the HCL program and become familiar with the learning outcomes of the courses and the HCL program. Students will also become familiar with research methodologies using the NLU Library resources and the Internet. This course will also introduce students to adult learning philosophy and how it is a part of the HCL program. Students will additionally have an opportunity to explore their employment skills and health care occupations as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): LAE120, LAM109, LIBR200; Admission to the HCL program. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

(replaces AHG300) This course provides an opportunity to review and refine the written communication skills needed for advancement within health care organizations or professions. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership Program and successful completion of HCL300. 4 quarter hours

(replaces AHG405) This course is a study of group behavior and the effect group functioning has upon organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the basics of group behavior, principles of group dynamics, problem solving, decision making, diagnosing and resolving conflict in groups, and managing and facilitating meetings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) program and successful completion of HCL300 or permission of the program. 4 quarter hours

This course reviews the general principles of adult learning with application to health education programs. The student is enabled to design an appropriate learning activity for health care organizations that utilizes various components of individual and group learning techniques. Additionally this course explores the general principles and guidelines for defining and assessing complex behavioral outcomes in training, supervisory, clinical and operational quality improvement contexts. Students develop evaluation tools and prepare a comprehensive assessment plan for a workplace training program. The use of assessment for program improvement is examined. Prerequisite(s): HCL300, HCL335; Admission to the HCL program. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

(replaces AHE432) This course explores the general principles and guidelines for defining and assessing complex behavioral outcomes in training, supervisory, clinical and operational quality improvement contexts. Students develop evaluation tools and prepare a comprehensive assessment plan for a workplace training program (designed in AHE430/HCL320 Educational Delivery in Health Care). The use of assessment for program improvement is examined. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) program and successful completion of HCL300 or permission of the program. Co-requisite(s): HCL320. 4 quarter hours

(replaces AHE431) This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to present, evaluate, and construct units of instruction in the health care setting. Overview of various media and their appropriate use will be presented. Students will have the opportunity to apply these principles in critiquing media and in producing visuals through computer graphics. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) program and successful completion of HCL300 or permission of the program. 4 quarter hours

(replaces AHG400) This course examines the evolution of health care delivery including societal expectations, organizations, careers, financing, technology, and regulation. The systems that deliver health care in the United States are compared to the systems that exist in other countries. The relationship between cost, access and quality is critically examined. Health care information sources are explored. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) program and successful completion of HCL300 or permission of the program. 4 quarter hours

This course examines a variety of quantitative methods employed by health care administrators in the analysis of health care operations, evaluation of projects and improvement of quality. The underlying principles and assumptions of common methods and tools are examined. The improvement of health care operational systems is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) program and successful completion of HCL300 or permission of the program. 4 quarter hours May count toward the "Other" category of General Education Requirements.

(replaces AHA431) This course examines the roles of supervisors in health care organizations. It prepares health care professionals for supervisory roles by examining management theory and principles and practical applications in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Care Leadership (HCL) program and successful completion of HCL300 or permission of the program. 4 quarter hours