Health Services Management

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Health Services Management program prepares students to become supervisors and managers in all types of varied health care settings. Classroom experiences focus on the development of skills to be an effective leader and planner, capable of directing, coaching and developing motivated employees and employee teams. This is a program for current supervisors and managers who would like to enhance their skills as well as other employees currently working in a health care discipline who would like to take on more responsibilities. It is also appropriate for individuals planning to enter healthcare fields who may wish to be candidates for promotional opportunities.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Health Services Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3336
Total credits required
66-94.5
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

HCC courses may be taken prior to admission or concurrently during enrollment in the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Analyze the organizational, human resources, and communication management processes in healthcare. (CSM/TQM101, HCC145, HSM122, HSM222, HSM230, MGT276)
  • Apply knowledge of technology and financial management tools in strategic planning and decision making in healthcare environments. (ACC111, CIS105, GBS233, HSM222, HSM230)
  • Describe the characteristics of the external healthcare industry and its wide variety of healthcare delivery systems. (HCC130++, HSM125)
  • Describe the intersections between insurance administration and state and federal oversight of segmented populations served. (HSM226, HSM230)
  • Understand the elements of a fully developed healthcare compliance program. (HRC101)
  • Describe state, federal, and organizational healthcare policies in the workplace. (HRC230, HRC232)
  • Demonstrate understanding of ethical and professional standards expected of a health services manager. (HRC101, HSM226)
  • Understand how to safeguard patient privacy, patient rights, and emergency access to care. (HRC228, HRC234)
  • Understand appropriate healthcare billing and coding practices. (HRC101, HRC228)
  • Describe the laws behind physician contracting, referrals, and payments for medical services (HRC228, HRC234)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:44-66.5
FYE101Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3)1-3
 
Two (2) options are available for students to enter the Health Services Management Program.
 
Option I: For entry level students with no prior healthcare experience.
 
Option II: For students who have completed the Certificate of Completion (CCL) Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Associate (5307).
 
Option I
 
ACC111Accounting Principles I3
CIS105Survey of Computer Information Systems3
CSM/TQM101Quality Customer Service3
GBS233Business Communication3
 
HCC130Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (3)
OR
HCC130AAHealth Care Today (0.5) AND
HCC130ABWorkplace Behaviors in Health Care (0.5) AND
HCC130ACPersonal Wellness and Safety (0.5) AND
HCC130ADCommunication and Teamwork in Health Care Organizations (0.5) AND
HCC130AELegal Issues in Health Care (0.5) AND
HCC130AFDecision making in the Health Care Setting (0.5)
OR
Work experience or equivalent course education as evaluated by the GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator (0)0-3
 
HCC145Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (3) OR
Work experience or equivalent course education as evaluated by the GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator (0)0-3
 
HRC101Overview of Healthcare Compliance1
HRC228Healthcare Industry Regulation3
HRC230Healthcare Corporate Compliance Program Design3
HRC232Health Care Regulatory Compliance Program Design3
HRC234Health Care Regulatory Enforcement Case Studies3
HSM122Health Services Supervision3
HSM125Current Issues in Health Services Management3
HSM222Health Services Management3
HSM226Ethics and Legalities of Health Services Management3
HSM230Healthcare Strategic Planning and Deployment3
MGT276Human Resources Management3
 
 
Option II
 
Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Associate (5307) 16.5-20.5
 
ACC111Accounting Principles I3
CIS105Survey of Computer Information Systems3
CSM/TQM101Quality Customer Service3
GBS233Business Communication3
HRC101Overview of Healthcare Compliance1
HRC228Healthcare Industry Regulation3
HRC230Healthcare Corporate Compliance Program Design3
HRC232Health Care Regulatory Compliance Program Design3
HRC234Health Care Regulatory Enforcement Case Studies3
HSM122Health Services Supervision3
HSM125Current Issues in Health Services Management3
HSM222Health Services Management3
HSM226Ethics and Legalities of Health Services Management3
HSM230Healthcare Strategic Planning and Deployment3
MGT276Human Resources Management3
General education requirements
General Education RequirementCredits: 22-28
 
General Education CoreCredits: 12-18
 
First-Year CompositionCredits: 6
ENG101First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
ENG102First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108First-Year Composition for ESL (3)6
 
Oral CommunicationCredits: 3
COM100Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM230Small Group Communication (3)3
 
Critical ReadingCredits: 0-3
CRE101College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0)0-3
 
MathematicsCredits: 3-6
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area.3-6
 
General Education DistributionCredits: 10
 
Humanities and Fine ArtsCredits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area.3
 
Social and Behavioral SciencesCredits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area.3
 
Natural SciencesCredits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area.4

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