HCAD 3366 - Health Care Overview

3 hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce the student to health organization and delivery systems in the United States. Emphasis is placed on private health care systems and governmental managed care organizations such as Medicare and Medicaid. Specialty health care systems such as mental and behavioral health are also addressed. The specific roles of hospitals, community clinics, ambulatory care facilities, home health and hospice, military health care, medical groups, and specialty health care centers are presented as a comparative analysis on organizational structure, quality and accessibility to health care. Current legislative impact on health care in the United States is discussed in detail. The course includes individual and group discussions on the health organization and delivery systems and written assignments on current health care problems and issues.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Is this course repeatable for credit? No
Prerequisites: Admission to the BSHCA Program.