Healthcare Management (AS)
Credential: Associate of Science
Major: Healthcare Management
Certification/Licensure: None
Location: Lancaster
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, mathematics, and accounting 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: None
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
Bible and Theology Courses (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 and Sciences Courses (19 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Biology I | 3 |
| SCI 101L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
MAT
| Mathematics Elective (100/200 level) | 3 |
SOC 101 recommended as the Human Culture elective.
Healthcare Management Courses (24 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 |
| HCM Elective | 3 |
| HCM Elective | 3 |
| HCM Elective | 3 |
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
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.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
Program Director: Sheila O'Gara; NHA, MA, PCA, ALA
Sheila 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.
Faculty:
Mrs. Lavonne Johnston, MHS, PA-C
Mr. Gene Newswanger, RPh, MBA
Mrs. Shirley Herr, MSN, RN
Mrs. Amanda Zuschmidt, MEd Sport Management
Dr. Tom Randolph, EdD Sport Management