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4.00 Credits
Comprehensive emergency planning and methods of risk and hazard analysis. Also, turf problems with multi-agency plans, command structures, and the role of new technologies in disaster response. Preparation of hazard analyses and sections of plans for actual communities. (0634-311 or 321 and 401) Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
This advanced course in the emergency and disaster management certifi cate program uses a technical approach. The course examines the issues of terrorism as they relate to the planners and responders at the local level. The history and patterns of terrorism are examined by reviewing specifi c incidents. The technical aspects of terrorism are presented for the participants. Concepts of planning for a terrorist incident are presented with emphasis on integrating emergency operation plans. The course will also discuss preparations and guidelines for terrorist attacks focusing on planning problems, countermeasures, response actions and the roles of local, state, and federal government agencies. Policy development related to the media and critical incident stress will be presented. Signifi cant emphasis will be placed on examining incident management tools such as the incident command system. (0634-321 or substantial fi eld experience) Class 4, Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
Roles of fi re, police, EMS and volunteer agencies like the Red Cross on disaster sites. Also, command posts and off-site operations centers, the incident command system, and how to critique incidents. (0634-311 or 321 and 401) Class 4, Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the development, structure and current forces trans- forming the health care system. Topics include the status of the national and regional populations, physician practice and payment, private and government health insurance, the impact of medical technology, manpower issues, hospital services and reimbursement systems, ambulatory care and alternative delivery systems, and mental health and long-term care. Offered on campus and online. (Previous experience or course work in health care and permission of chair) Class 4, Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
A survey of administration in health care facilities focusing on the application of general management principles in the unique health care environment. Issues such as organizational structures, planning and performance monitoring, personnel management, fi nance and the respective roles of medical professional and administrator in managing the facility are discussed. (0635-310, previous experience, course work in health care and permission of chair) Class 4, Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
An Introduction to the effi ciency, effectiveness and equity of the new economics of health care; a conceptual and practical knowledge of health care fi nance, including sources of funding, accounting and reporting; and the infl uence of third-party payers. No previous work in economics is assumed. (0635-310 or 320) Class 4, Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
An overview of statute and regulation as they apply to the health care fi eld. Topics include an overview of the American legal system, licensure of institutions, licensure and discipline of practitioners, physician-patient relationship, reproductive issues, the right to die, organ donations, medical records, legal liability, malpractice and labor law. (0635-310 or 320) Class 4, Credit 4
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to quality assurance in health care. Course explores past and current defi nitions of quality and competing concepts of quality assurance; reviews existing quality assurance requirements and accrediting organizations, federal and state agencies, and third-party payers; describes and explains quality assurance methods and tools and their application in various settings. (0635-310 or 320) Class 4, Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
A review of the methodology of planning effectively for health care services. The use of data systems, forecasting, and identifying and analyzing problems are explored, along with the process of strategic planning, setting priorities, developing projects and allocating resources. Students prepare actual applications for new programs to regulatory agencies. (0635-310 or 320) Class 4, Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
As the use of alternative and complementary medical treatments grows rapidly among the public and is increasingly found among the therapeutic services offered in conventional medical settings, it is important that the professional health systems administrator and also the lay consumer of medical services have a basic understanding of these alternate treatments and treatment systems. This course will not teach the application of particular techniques or therapies. This course is a descriptive and analytic survey and comparison of different approaches to health and healing, the research bearing their effectiveness and to what extent, clinically and administratively, they can be integrated into conventional medical practice and settings. Credit 4
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