2023-2024 Traditional Undergraduate Catalog

Healthcare Management (BS)

Credential: Bachelor of Science

Majors: Healthcare Management, Biblical Studies

Certification/Licensure:  This program is not intended to lead to licensure.

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. 

A professional portfolio and practicum will be completed during the fourth year.

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:   HCM students complete one HCM 370 field experience (approximately 100 hours) and HCM 450 Healthcare Management Practicum (200 hours). 

Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements

Curricular Structure

Credits

Bible & Theology Courses

42

Arts & Sciences Courses

39

Healthcare Management Courses

40

LBC 100 Foundations Seminar

1

Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202

0

Program Total

124


Bible & Theology Courses (42 credits)

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3

THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption

3

BNT
New Testament Elective

3

BOT
Old Testament Elective

3

THE 320Christianity and Culture

3

THE
Theology Elective

3

THE
Theology Elective

3

THE
Theology Elective

3

 

Arts & Sciences Courses (39 credits)

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

LIT
Literature Core (100/200 Level)

3

HIS
History Core (100/200 Level)

3

SCI 101Biology I

3

SCI 101LBiology I Lab

1

SCI 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3

SCI 201LHuman Anatomy & Physiology Lab I

1

SCI 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3

SCI 202LHuman Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

1

MAT
Math Core (100/200 Level)

3

SOC 325Human Growth & Development

3

Human Culture Elective

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

Arts & Sciences Course (400 level)

3

 

Healthcare Management Courses (40 credits)

HCM 105Introduction to Health Sciences

3

HCM 110Medical Terminology

3

HCM 115Nutrition and Wellness

3

HCM 205Professionalism and Education in Healthcare

3

HCM 210Ethical/Legal Issues in Healthcare

3

HCM 215Healthcare Policy and Economics

3

HCM 301Healthcare Management I

3

HCM 302Healthcare Management II

3

HCM 305Community Health

3

HCM 310Evidence-Based Practice Research Analysis/Writing

3

HCM 370Experiential Learning

3

HCM 400Cross-Cultural Experience

1

HCM 450Healthcare Management Practicum I

3

HCM Elective

3

 

LBC 100 (1 credit)

LBC 100Foundations Seminar

1

 

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
CSV 201Christian Service I

0

CSV 202Christian Service II

0

 

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