Healthcare Management (AS) - Online
Credential: Associate of Science
Major: Healthcare Management
Location: Online
Program Director: Sheila O'Gara; NHA, MA, PCA, ALA
Program Mission Statement: The Healthcare Management program equips students with the fundamental knowledge of all aspects of healthcare management. Graduates will be prepared to integrate their faith and servant leadership as they identify challenges and opportunities to meet the present and future needs of the healthcare profession.
Program Description: The Healthcare Management program provides an academic and biblical foundation in natural sciences, healthcare principles and practices, as well as management theory. HCM graduates are exceptionally qualified to lead and serve in a variety of management roles within the healthcare industry.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Apply knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in a Healthcare Management environment.
2. Demonstrate skills and abilities to be employed in Healthcare Management positions.
3. Articulate medical terminology and communication skills in a Healthcare Management setting.
4. Develop a biblical world view with a Christ-centered, moral and ethical foundation for making necessary healthcare policy decisions that are righteous, legal and culturally competent.
5. Articulate strategies to understand and influence healthcare policy.
6. Demonstrate the ability to provide education and support services to those accessing healthcare services.
7. Apply disciplinary knowledge and Christ-centered values to leadership, management and administrative situations in a healthcare setting.
8. Develop an understanding of the healthcare needs and services within the community.
Experiential Learning: HCM 370 students need to serve 96 hours on site, and 24 hours in class and completing assignments, papers, presentations, projects, field trips and quizzes. They need to find their own placements, but we also have options to offer. They need to have an approved and signed job description, LBC contracts for both the student and the site supervisor, and may need to complete additional requirements, such as a vaccination waiver, criminal background check, drug test, PPD, etc. Students are required to maintain a weekly time log and journal and will have a final presentation in lieu of a final exam.
HCM 450 students must serve a total of 200 hours on site, and an additional 50 hours completing the assignments. They need to find their own placements, but we also have options to offer. They need to have an approved and signed job description, LBC contracts for both the student and the site supervisor, and may need to complete additional requirements, such as a vaccination waiver, criminal background check, drug test, PPD, etc. Students are required to maintain a weekly time log and journal and will have a final presentation in lieu of a final exam.
Healthcare Management AS Curriculum Scope
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Healthcare Management AS Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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18
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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16
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Healthcare Management Courses
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27
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Christian Service CSV 199
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0
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Program Total
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61
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Biblical Studies (18 Credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
Arts & Sciences (16 Credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Biology I | 3 |
| SCI 101L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Healthcare Management (27 credits)
| HCM 105 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 3 |
| HCM 110 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HCM 115 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| HCM 205 | Professionalism and Education in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCM 210 | Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| AS or HCM course elective | 3 |
| AS or HCM course elective | 3 |
| AS or HCM course elective | 3 |
| AS or HCM course elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Christian Service
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
Program Director: Sheila O'Gara; NHA, MA, PCA, ALA
Professor O’Gara serves as the Program Director for the Healthcare Management major. She has extensive experience in healthcare administration having had previous positions as a program director, an executive director, a preceptor, a consultant and a professor. She is also a faculty member in the HCM program at LBC.