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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): LAE 120, LAM 109, LIBR 200; Admission to the HCL program. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours

(replaces AHG 300) 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 HCL 300. 4 quarter hours

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 HCL 300 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): HCL 300, HCL 335; Admission to the HCL program. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

(replaces AHE 431) 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 HCL 300 or permission of the program. 4 quarter hours

(replaces AHG 400) 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 HCL 300 or permission of the program. 4 quarter hours