All Healthcare Studies Courses
HCS 211 Professionalism for Healthcare (A)Introduces students to the integral knowledge and professional skills required to be successful in healthcare careers. It prepares students for the rigor of healthcare career programs. It emphasizes understanding of the professional culture, retention and application of key foundational skills for professional healthcare practice, application of health information technology, and demonstrating cultural competence in interactions with others. 1 Cr. (Fall.)
HCS 230 Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (A)Engages students in a systematic study of medical terminology with emphasis on constructing, pronouncing, understanding, and using medical terms. Includes diseases, symptoms and signs of disease; diagnostic and clinical procedures; and treatment modalities. Prerequisites: Program or department consent. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.)
HCS 302 Survey Clinical & Administrative Information Systems (B)Provides students with an overview of information systems and applications in healthcare organizations, issues and challenges in system design and implementation. Every spring. 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 310 Healthcare Systems (B)Provides students with an overview of the U.S. healthcare system; implications of environmental trends and healthcare policy on healthcare organizations; and an introduction to the financing of healthcare. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.)
HCS 311 Technical Skills for Health Professionals (B)Introduces students to the use of spreadsheet, database, file management, information systems, internet, and presentation applications in managerial functions for healthcare professionals. 3 Cr. (Fall.)
HCS 312 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare (B) Introduces students to organizational behavioral science concepts including leadership, managing change, negotiating and conflict resolution, team building, organizational assessment, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Offered in spring. 3 Cr. (Spring.) [Co-erequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 313 Quality Management in Healthcare (B) Students are introduced to the concepts of monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care and services provided in health care organizations. It also provides an overview of regulatory guidelines and industry standards, and current issues in quality measurement and outcomes. 3 Cr. [Corequisite: HCS 310 or 410.]
HCS 317 Healthcare Ethics (B)Provides students with an overview of healthcare ethics including: major ethical theories; ethical decision-making models; application to patients’ rights, confidentiality, informed consent, professional relationships, and allocation of scarce resources. 3 Cr. [Corequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 335 Marketing in Healthcare (B) The Landscape in healthcare continues to shift to focus more on consumers and patients are becoming more involved with their own health. These and other trends influece healthcare administrators and providers to adjust how they engage their target audience to remain televant and successful. This course provides students with an overview of the key managerial activities related to marketing, branding and "selling" healthcare services. 3 Cr. (Fall.) [Co-erequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 337 Healthcare Policy (B)Provides students with an overview of the health policy issues facing the U.S. and the economic implications of health policy and healthcare reforms over time. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 338 Group Practice Management (B)Provides students with an introduction to the practices and principles of group practice management. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 340 Healthcare Leadership (B) Provides students with an overview of the critical knowledge and skills needed to be effective leaders in today’s complex healthcare environment. Sessions cover conflict resolution, leadership and negotiation skills, strategic planning and ethics. Guest speakers include business leaders and entrepreneurs from the local healthcare industry. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.) [Co-requisite: HCS310.]
HCS 404 Criminal Justice and Addictions (A)Junior status required. Presents a survey on core knowledge about addictions to alcohol and other drugs and the responses of society and the criminal justice system. It presents an intervention and effectiveness focus addressing addictions to alcohol and other drugs. 3 Cr.
HCS 409 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drugs (A)Introduces students to a variety of drug problems, including alcohol and tobacco, in contemporary society. Analyzes the diverse determinants (e.g., pharmacologic, behavioral, social, economic, historic) of these problems. Discusses effective substance abuse prevention and treatment strategies. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.)
HCS 410 Introduction to Health Care Administration (A)Provides an overview of health systems in this country, including the personal health care and public health sectors. Presents critical factors in the history, organization, delivery, and financing of health services. Places emphasis on identifying and analyzing current trends in the health field and their implication for health care administrators. 3 Cr. (Fall.)
HCS 411 Management Communications in Health Care Administration (A)Provides an overview of health care communication issues essential in performing the managerial role. Includes a wide variety of topics that will enhance skill development in the areas of interpersonal, public speaking, and persuasive communication; meeting organization and management; and business letter, memo, and policy writing. Provides instruction in the use of graphics presentation software. 3 Cr. (Fall.)
HCS 412 Health Care Administration Planning (A)Investigates the planning process as applied to a health care setting. Includes these topics: assessing need, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, health care law and regulations, the budgeting process, and process and outcome evaluation. Involves applying the planning process toward the preparation of a proposal. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.)
HCS 413 Risk Management (A)Identifies the risks within health care institutions in order to protect the assets of organizations, agencies and individual providers. Risk management will be explored as part of an organizational strategic response. Areas of risk will be identified, discussed and strategies developed to eliminate, mitigate, prevent and defend against errors. Course topics will include health care operations, regulations, corporate compliance, employer risks, patient communication and financing. 3 Cr.
HCS 415 Financial Management in Healthcare (B) Provides an overview of financial management functions at the departmental level of healthcare organizations including budgeting and cost analysis for department-level operations and capital expenditures. 3 Cr. (Spring.) [Prerequisite: ACC 281.]
HCS 416 Insurance and Managed Care (B)Provides students with an overview of diverse financial systems within American healthcare, focusing on reimbursement methods and payment systems and how they affect providers and payers. Reviews major insurance programs, federal healthcare legislation, legal/regulatory issues, diagnosis and procedure coding systems, and the impact of coding on reimbursement, compliance, fraud, and abuse. 3 Cr. [Co-requisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 417 Law in Healthcare Practice (B)Develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of law and the U.S. legal system as applied in health care organizations; documentation, privacy, security, and release of health information; liability, consent, and malpractice. 3 Cr.
HCS 418 Statistics for Healthcare Professionals (B) Emphasizes intermediate statistical principles that healthcare managers use for achieving optimal organizational performance, pursuing organizational transformation and conducting research. Topics include descriptive statistics, normality, probability and non-probability sampling, parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing, and regression. Statistical software packages including SPSS and Excel will be utilized. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.) [Prerequisite: MTH243.]
HCS 419 Managerial Epidemiology (B) Familiarizes students with the methods and applications of managerial epidemiology. Also equips students with an understanding of the measurement and epidemiologic tools that inform health care management decisions. 3 Cr. [Corequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 420 Research Methods in Healthcare (A) Understanding and implementing evidence-based health practice is imperative for all health care practitioners. This course develops students’ ability to use research methodology in healthcare and provides an overview of study designs, writing research proposals, and communicating research findings. Students will develop a critical understanding of the approaches, methods and procedures involved in generating rigorous healthcare research knowledge. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate and critique the issues that surround the implementation of research evidence in health care. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.) [Prerequisites: HCS 418 or 419.]
HCS 421 Group Counseling Skills (B) Introduces students to the basic foundations of group dynamics and group therapy. Deals with the historical development of the group process movement, stages and techniques of group therapy, curative aspects of the group process, interpersonal learning, and problems associated with group process. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite/corequisite: HCS 409 (may be taken concurrently).]
HCS 422 Individual Counseling Skills for Addiction (B) Introduces students to the elements of individualized treatment planning; provides in-depth coverage of client goal formulation and writing and evaluation of corresponding attainable client objectives. Also reviews Motivational Interviewing in depth including opportunities for students to practice the skills. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 423 and HCS 409.]
HCS 423 Theories of Addiction & Behavioral Health (B) Reviews major contemporary theories on substance use disorders and other addictions (disease model, psychoanalytic formulations, conditioning models, social learning analyses, family systems perspectives, socio-cultural view points, transtheoretical model (stages of change) and harm reduction. Critically evaluates the concepts and research generated from each perspective. Analyzes the usefulness of each theory in the practice of substance abuse prevention and counseling. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite/corequisite: HCS 409 (may be taken concurrently).]
HCS 424 Counseling Diverse Populations (A)Prepares students for working in a counseling setting with alcohol/substance abusers having multiple emotional and developmental disabilities, criminal justice clients, and individuals from diverse population groups. 3 Cr. [Prerequisites/corequisites: HCS 409 (may be taken concurrently).]
HCS 425 Long Term Care/Nursing Home Management (B)Provides students with an introduction to the long term care industry and nursing facility operations through seminars, independent media research, and experiential learning. Swing course with HCS 525. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 426 Legal and Regulatory Issues for Long Term Care (B)Provides students with an introduction to the governance and administrative responsibilities for compliance with Long Term Care licensure laws, government and accrediting regulations, and facility policies. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 430 Gerontology and Health Issues for Aging Populations (A) Introduces the study of gerontology and health issues that affect aging populations, including implications for individuals, families, and societies. Provides the background for health policy related to older persons. Students will gain an understanding of aging from different perspectives including: public health, epidemiology of diseases, physical and mental disorders, functional capacity and disability, health services, federal and state health policies, social aspects of aging, and ethical issues in the care of older individuals. For swing 530, in addition to the undergraduate course requirements for undergraduate students, graduate students will write a final paper on a topic related to gerontology and health issues for aging populations. Req min C grade. 3 Cr. (Spring.) [Prerequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 432 Counselor Wellness (B)Counselor Wellness is a course designed for students who plan to go into a counseling field. It will help students explore how their own wellness impacts their ability to perform their job and to create better care for future clients. Students will have the opportunity to explore multiple wellness activities and create a plan that is suited for them. Swing course is HCS 532. 3 Cr. (Summer.)
HCS 435 Evaluation of Substance Use Disorders (B) Covers the theory and methodology of measurement, assessment and evaluation in substance use disorders. Studies the more widely researched and utilized methods of assessment: clinical interviews, structured interviews, and standardized instruments. Reviews instruments used in screening, diagnosis, treatment planning and neuropsychological evaluation. Also covers documentation, report writing and the ethics of assessment. Employs extensive use of clinical materials to illustrate uses and limitations of various techniques. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 409.]
HCS 436 Economics for Healthcare Managers (B)Provides students with an overview of the principles or economics of the healthcare system on the basis of incentives, risk management, asymmetrical information, and moral hazards. This course emphasizes the practical application of economic principles, including supply and demand, market structure and forecasting. 3 Cr. [Prerequisites: ACC 281, ACC 282, HCS 310.]
HCS 437 Co-Occurring Disorders (B)Explores the overlap between substance use disorders and mental health disorders, concepts and theories related to treatment, the mental health disorders most likely to be present in dual diagnosis, and assessment strategies and intervention approaches for working with clients who have dual disorders. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: 409.]
HCS 439 Grief and Loss for Counseling Professionals (A)Provides an overview of the field of grief and loss, including its psychological impact, and social responses to a variety of losses. In addition, the course will examine grief and loss among substance abuse clients, both during active use and throughout the process of recovery. 3 Cr.
HCS 440 Trauma Informed Care (B)Provides an overview on trauma and trauma-informed care for students in the helping professions. Prepares students to identify signs of past and/or current trauma as well as exploring the intersection of trauma and addiction. Provides students with knowledge and a plan of how to care for themselves while working with this challenging population and protect against vicarious traumatization. 3 Cr.
HCS 441 Families and Addiction (B)For students in counseling-related majors, the course examines the impacts of substance use disorder (SUD) on families, and explores theories and approaches to family treatment. Attention to specific populations including gender-specific, race & ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities interpersonal violence, military status, homelessness, criminal justice populations, and other contextual factors. Policy concerns and Program approaches are addressed. Swing Course HCS541. 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 445 Psychopharmacology of Addiction (B)Covers the effects of alcohol, sedatives, stimulants, opiates, hallucinogens and other drugs, especially their effects on the central nervous system, behavior and mood. Relates the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to intoxication tolerance, withdrawal, abuse and dependence of each drug. Includes the learning and motivational components of drug tolerance and addiction. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite/corequisite: HCS 409.]
HCS 455 Ethics for Addiction Professionals (B)Students are introduced to content to assist them to develop a personal framework for ethical action and become more effective in addressing ethical issues in the field of alcohol and drug dependency counseling. Numerous ethical standards including OASAS and NAADAC codes of ethics are examined so that students thoroughly understand their ethical obligations as counselors. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.) [Prerequisite/corequisite: HCS 409 (may be taken concurrently).]
HCS 464 Operations Management in Healthcare (B) Introduces students to the operational functions of mid-level managers including: work design and re-engineering; systems theory; development, planning and analysis; ergonomics and work environment; quality improvement techniques. 3 Cr. [Corequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 465 Human Resource Management for Healthcare (B)Provides students with an overview of managerial activities related to job descriptions, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, firing, orientation, benefits, appraisal, discipline, and developing clinical and non-clinical personnel. 3 Cr.
HCS 495 Capstone in Addictions and Behavioral Health (B) The Capstone in Addictions and Behavioral Health is the culminating experience for students in the Non-Clinical track. It provides an opportunity for students to engage in high-level inquiry focusing on an area of specialization within the addictions field. Capstone projects will be inquiry and practice-centered and will draw upon areas of interest to the student and content from the Addictions and Behavioral Health (ABH) major. Should be taken in final semester of the program when most major courses have been completed. Requires departmental permission. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.) [Prerequisite: ABH majors only and HCS409 with a minimum grade of C.]
HCS 496 Management Internship (B)$21 Course fee required: Prerequisites: HCS 420 & 302 & 310 & 311 & 312 & 313 & 317. Provides students with an administrative field work experience at a health care setting. Student will apply course work knowledge and skills to a health care administrative problem through the completion of a major, negotiated project at the targeted organization. 1-9 Cr.
HCS 497 Internship Seminar for Addiction Professionals (B)Designed to be taken concurrently with HCS 498. Allows students to process their experience in the field in a clinical group supervision format. Addresses issues which present themselves within the internship setting, including situations with clients, peers, and supervisors. Covers ethics, confidentiality, and diversity issues. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading. 3 Cr. [Prerequisites: HCS 421, HCS 422, HCS 423, HCS 424, HCS 435, HCS 445 and HCS 455; 2.5 GPA for all courses completed at SUNY Brockport and instructor's permission.]
HCS 498 Internship for Addiction Professionals (B)$21 Course fee required: Prerequisites: HCS 421; HCS 422; HCS 423; HCS 424; HCS 435, HCS 445 and program coordinator's permission. Enables students to apply their knowledge from course work in a variety of treatment settings with people in varying stages of alcohol and substance abuse and dependence. Allows students to gain experience in assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, referrals, counseling, therapeutic treatment and making referrals. Examines professional ethics in the practice setting. Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory grading. 1-12 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 499 Independent Study in Health Care Studies (A)To be decided in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement. 1-6 Cr.
HCS 504 Alcoholism & Sub Abuse: Specialized Interv in Crim Just Syst (A)Presents a survey on core knowledge about addictions to alcohol and other drugs and the responses of society and the criminal justice system. It presents an intervention and effectiveness focus addressing addictions to alcohol and other drugs. 3 Cr.
HCS 509 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drugs (A)Introduces students to a variety of drug problems, including alcohol and tobacco, in contemporary society. Analyzes the diverse determinants (e.g., pharmacological, behavioral, social, economic, historic) of these problems. Discusses effective substance abuse prevention and treatment strategies. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.)
HCS 521 Group Counseling for Alcohol and Other Drugs (B)Introduces students to the basic foundations of group dynamics and group therapy in alcoholism counseling. Addresses the historical development of the group process movement in addition to stages of group therapy, techniques of group therapy, curative aspects of the group process, interpersonal learning and problems associated with group process. 3 Cr. [Prerequisites or corequisites: HCS 509.]
HCS 522 (B) Introduces students to the elements of individualized treatment planning; provides in-depth coverage of client goal formulation and writing and evaluation of corresponding attainable client objectives. Also reviews Motivational Interviewing in depth including opportunities for students to practice the skills. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 509.]
HCS 523 Theories of Addiction & Behavioral Health (B) Reviews major contemporary theories on substance use disorders and other addictions (disease model, psychoanalytic formulations, conditioning models, social learning analyses, family systems perspectives, socio-cultural view points, transtheoretical model (stages of change) and harm reduction. Critically evaluates the concepts and research generated from each perspective. Analyzes the usefulness of each theory in the practice of substance abuse prevention and counseling. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite/corequisite: HCS 409 (may be taken concurrently).]
HCS 524 Counseling Diverse Populations (B)Prepares students for working in a counseling setting with alcohol/substance abusers having multiple emotional and developmental disabilities, criminal justice clients and individuals from diverse population groups. 3 Cr. [Prerequisites or corequisites: HCS 509 (may be taken concurrently).]
HCS 525 Long Term Care/Nursing Home Management (B)This course provides students with an introduction to the long term care (LTC) industry and nursing facility operations through seminars, independent media research, and experiential learning. 1) Interview/shadow Administrator in LTC Industry and present findings; 2) Complete written organizational assessment/feasibility study related to practice/segment within LTC/LTSS and present findings; 3) complete additional requirements related to assignment #3 - laws/regulations unique to LTC industry and present findings/implications for LTC Administrators. Swing course with HCS425. 3 Cr.
HCS 530 Gerontology and Health Issues for Aging Populations (A) Introduces the study of gerontology and health issues that affect aging populations, including implications for individuals, families, and societies. Provides the background for health policy related to older persons. Students will gain an understanding of aging from different perspectives including: public health, epidemiology of diseases, physical and mental disorders, functional capacity and disability, health services, federal and state health policies, social aspects of aging, and ethical issues in the care of older individuals. For swing 530, in addition to the undergraduate course requirements for undergraduate students, graduate students will write a final paper on a topic related to gerontology and health issues for aging populations. Req min C grade. 3 Cr. (Spring.) [Prerequisite: HCS 310.]
HCS 532 Counselor Wellness (B)Counselor Wellness is a course designed for students who plan to go into a counseling field. It will help students explore how their own wellness impacts their ability to perform their job and to create better care for future clients. Students will have the opportunity to explore multiple wellness activities and create a plan that is suited for them. Graduate students will have to complete an additional assignment. swing course is HCS 432. 3 Cr. (Summer.)
HCS 535 Evaluation of Substance Use Disorders (B) Covers the theory and methodology of measurement, assessment and evaluation in substance use disorders. Studies the more widely researched and utilized methods of assessment: clinical interviews, structured interviews, and standardized instruments. Reviews instruments used in screening, diagnosis, treatment planning and neuropsychological evaluation. Also covers documentation, report writing and the ethics of assessment. Employs extensive use of clinical materials to illustrate uses and limitations of various techniques. 3 Cr. [Prerequisite: HCS 509.]
HCS 537 Co-Occurring Disorders (B)Explores the overlap between substance use disorders and mental health disorders, concepts and theories related to treatment, the mental health disorders most likely to be present in dual diagnosis, and assessment strategies and intervention approaches for working with clients who have dual disorders. 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 539 Grief and Loss for Counseling Professionals (B)Provides an overview of the field of grief and loss, including its psychological impact, and social responses to a variety of losses. In addition, the course will examine grief and loss among substance abuse clients, both during active use and throughout the process of recovery. 3 Cr.
HCS 540 Trauma Informed Care (B)Provides an overview on trauma and trauma-informed care for students in the helping professions. Prepares students to identify signs of past and/or current trauma as well as exploring the intersection of trauma and addiction. Provides students with knowledge and a plan of how to care for themselves while working with this challenging population and protect against vicarious traumatization. Graduate students must complete a literature review on a specific therapy for trauma and present it to the class. 3 Cr.
HCS 541 Families and Addiction (B)For students in counseling-related majors, the course examines the impacts of substance use disorder (SUD) on families, and explores theories and approaches to family treatment. Attention to specific populations including gender-specific, race & ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities interpersonal violence, military status, homelessness, criminal justice populations, and other contextual factors. Policy concerns and Program approaches are addressed. Swing Course HCS441. 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 545 Psychopharmacology of Addiction (A) Studies the effects of alcohol, sedatives, stimulants, opiates, hallucinogens and other drugs, especially on the central nervous system, behavior and mood. Relates the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to intoxication, tolerance, withdrawal, abuse and dependence of each drug. Also explores the learning and motivational components of drug tolerance and addiction. 3 Cr. [Prerequisites or corequisites: HCS 509 may be taken concurrently.]
HCS 555 Ethics for Addiction Professionals (A)Students are introduced to content to assist them to develop a personal framework for ethical action and become more effective in addressing ethical issues in the field of alcohol and drug dependency counseling. Numerous ethical standards including OASAS and NAADAC codes of ethics are examined so that students thoroughly understand their ethical obligations as counselors. This course requires completion of a "Skill Demonstration Project". It is repeatable for up to 9 credits when skill demonstration projects vary. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.) [Prerequisite/corequisite: HCS 509 (may be taken concurrently).]
HCS 571 Healthcare Informatics (B)Students will learn about the current state of health information technology in a variety of clinical settings through a review of systems and tools in practice, the interactions and relationship of various information systems, and the overall architecture of health information systems, data networks, and data flow. Students will understand the types and structure of health data, as well as principles of data exchange, interoperability, and data integration. An important aspect of the course will be institutional and local data governance. Key concepts of data security and privacy will be taught. This course will further address the use of information technology in health and its impact on care delivery and the healthcare marketplace. 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 572 Managing Healthcare Organizations and Systems (B)Systematic and practical examination of contemporary theories and principles of organizational behavior, systems thinking, management, and leadership applied to nurturing, leading, and managing healthcare organizations and systems effectively. Real-world cases will be analyzed to promote relevant skill development. 3 Cr. (Every Semester.)
HCS 573 Health Insurance and Payment Reform (B)As a course designed for users of health care services, students will explore the history of US healthcare reform and landmark healthcare legislation known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Focus is on the impact of healthcare organizations, employers, insurers, medical practice, the economy, and especially the consumer of health care services. Exploration of varying ACA plans, interpretation of EOBs, and a review of coding/billing mechanisms such as ICD, CPT, Co-Pays, Deductibles, Assignment of Benefits, Capitation, Co-Insurance, Coordination of Benefits, etc. will be explored to aid consumers of health care services in making informed health care decisions. 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 575 Entrepreneurship and Applied Marketing in Healthcare (B)Systematic and practical examination of theory, concepts, skills, and principles of entrepreneurship and marketing applied to health-related organizations, systems, and networks. Course requires a minimum grade of B (for General Education/Major/Minor/Certification). 3 Cr.
HCS 597 Internship Seminar for Alcohol and Other Drugs (A)Designed to be taken concurrently with HCS 598. Allows students to process their experience in the field in a clinical group supervision format. Addresses issues which present themselves within the internship setting, including situations with clients, peers and supervisors. Covers ethics, confidentiality and diversity issues. (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading). 3 Cr. [Prerequisites: HCS 521; HCS 522; HCS 523; HCS 524; HCS 535, HCS 545 and instructor's permission.]
HCS 598 Internship for Addiction Professionals (B)$21 Course fee required. Prerequisites: HCS521; HCS522; HCS523; HCS524; HCS535, HCS545 and program coordinator's permission. Enables students to apply their knowledge from course work in a variety of treatment settings with people in varying stages of alcohol and substance abuse and dependence. Allows students to gain experience in assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, referrals, counseling, therapeutic treatment and making referrals. Examines professional ethics in the practice setting. Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory grading. 1-12 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 616 Financial Management for Healthcare Administrators (B)This course provides students with knowledge of the principles of healthcare finance. The course will explore topics such as financial and management accounting, the financial reporting structure of healthcare organizations, healthcare financial statement analysis, costing and budgetary methods, sources of healthcare revenue and expenses, processes for healthcare billing, and capital investment decisions. 3 Cr.
HCS 617 Health Policy, Law and Ethics (B)This course covers healthcare policy issues in the United States and around the world. It focuses on the financing, organization, and delivery of care. Topics will include: federal health policymaking, health policymaking at the state and local levels, health policy related to financing and delivery, diverse populations, international health policy issues, health policy research, and health policy research methods. The course also provides extensive coverage of healthcare ethics including: major ethical theories, ethical decision-making models, application to patients’ rights, confidentiality, informed consent, professional relationships, and allocation of scarce resources. The intersection of health policy, health, and law in the United States will be reviewed. Course requires a minimum grade of B (for General Education/Major/Minor/Certification). 3 Cr. (Fall.)
HCS 619 Managerial Epidemiology and Methods for Healthcare Administr (B)This course provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills to plan, organize and manage health services while addressing various epidemiologic methods. The course focuses on the need for healthcare administrators to evaluate epidemiologic data on incidence and prevalence while addressing the impact of administrative data on cost and quality to improve access and delivery of high-quality services in a cost-effective and efficient manner. This graduate-level course will also examine crucial issues in the design and analysis of epidemiologic studies (e.g., bias, confounding, effect modification), as well as some specialized topics (e.g., screening, causation, evidence-based medicine and systematic reviews). 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 620 Advanced Human Resource Management (HRM) in Healthcare (B)Progressive examination of human resource management (HRM) applied to healthcare organizations and systems. Emerging and unique opportunities/challenges associated with a dynamic, evolving healthcare workforce will be examined to achieve the organization’s mission, organizational ‘health’ (culture), and sustainability. Real-world cases will be analyzed to promote relevant skill development. 3 Cr. (Fall.)
HCS 621 Strategic Planning in Healthcare (B)Essential processes, strategies and methods for planning and delivering healthcare to the community within competitive markets, such as needs assessment, feasibility (market) studies, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation. Simulation exercises will promote practical skill-building and sound decision-making. Course requires a minimum grade of B (for General Education/Major/Minor/Certification) 3 Cr. (Spring.)
HCS 636 Healthcare Economics for Healthcare Administrators (B)This course provides students with a detailed overview of the principles of economics of the healthcare system on the basis of incentives, risk management, asymmetrical information, and moral hazards. This course emphasizes the practical application of economic principles to healthcare administration, including supply and demand, market structure and forecasting. This course is designed to provide healthcare administration students with an appreciation for issues in health economics, particularly as it pertains to healthcare administration. By the end of this course, students will have developed a set of analytical and conceptual tools that can be used to gain valuable insights into a host of health care issues and problems from an economic perspective. Course requires a minimum grade of B (for General Education/Major/Minor/Certification) 3 Cr. (Fall.)
HCS 677 Health Outcomes & Performance (B)This course explores the subject of health outcomes and performance for evaluating the effectiveness of medical care by emphasizing the development of research questions, study designs, analyses, and research communication strategies related to the field of healthcare administration. The course explores frequently used study designs, including observational studies and randomized controlled trial. Other topics include: techniques for evaluating and selecting health outcomes measures, analytical approaches appropriate to conducting health outcomes research, and reporting of health outcomes research. A core component of the course is the development and presentation of a research protocol related to the field of healthcare administration. This will be accomplished as the course evolves. 3 Cr.
HCS 679 Executive Leadership and Governance in Healthcare (B)Executive leadership and governance in healthcare demand ways of thinking and behaving that are proactive, systematic, future-oriented, and situationally aware. In the face of uncertainty and as communities and the workforce continues to evolve, executive leaders must interact collaboratively with engaged boards of directors (governance) to propel healthcare organizations and systems forward, drive growth, and ensure enriching, supportive, and sustainable cultures. Course requires a minimum grade of B (for General Education/Major/Minor/Certification). 3 Cr.
HCS 696 Emergent Issues in Healthcare (B)This course critically evaluates emergent issues in healthcare administration and management. Relevant topics are examined in order to provide students with a strong foundation on issues that will directly impact their effectiveness as administrators in the healthcare industry. Topics include: quality management, effective communication strategies, evidence-based practice, ethics, decision analyses, leadership, technology, as well as professional networking. Also, the course will examine how to promote quality of life in individuals, families, communities, and populations. Healthcare leaders from the Rochester, New York area and beyond will be invited to share their insights with students. Course requires a minimum grade of B (for General Education/Major/Minor/Certification). 3 Cr. (Spring.)
