Academic Programs and Disciplines Healthcare Leadership B.A. in Healthcare Leadership Major in Healthcare Leadership (HCLP) The healthcare leadership major is designed to enhance a collaborative appreciation for and understanding of an industry that continues to rapidly grow and change. In order to exert momentum, yet retain consistency and continuity within the healthcare realm, many questions are considered to establish best practice outcomes: Who provides care? How and when should care be delivered? How is care financed? The questions are many, and the demand for skilled and knowledgeable healthcare leaders increases daily. The major is specifically designed for the non-traditional working professional who desires to integrate leadership understanding skills and competencies with the most current trends and challenges of the growing healthcare industry. Upon completion of the major, learners will be able to: • identify the broad spectrum of the healthcare world; • demonstrate competency in knowledge, strategies, and skills for effective healthcare leadership within diverse organizations and environments; • understand the healthcare industry as it relates to social, economic, political, and legal issues; • analyze the ethical issues embedded in the everyday delivery of healthcare and apply ethical principles and values to healthcare situations; • develop confidence in the ability to effectively lead and follow; • demonstrate essential technical writing skills; • examine and integrate the principles of teamwork, group dynamics, and interdepartmental relationships; • understand the concepts and practices of healthcare informatics; and • critique the appropriate use of financial accounting and budgeting principles.
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