Health & Human Care Management & Administration
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Program Details
Advances in technology are rapidly evolving the capabilities of health care system at every level with data playing an important role in this growth.
Information systems that are designed to collect, store and analyze health care data are enabling more effective and efficient treatments, important research projects and helping to identify new methods of diagnosing, preventing and treating diseases.
Learning objectives and skills:
The graduate will:
understand the role of quality in healthcare
understand the fundamentals of Ontario legislation regarding workplace health and safety
understand the core competencies of infection protection and control in the healthcare environment
gain a fundamental understanding of the role, function, and scope of the multidisciplinary team
understand the purpose of the Canadian Health Care system
build a basic understanding of the Canadian Political System
understand the role of government in healthcare financing
understand different healthcare models in Canada
understand the role and functions of a healthcare manager
understand the purpose of leadership in Healthcare
understand the value of teams, their functions, and application of leadership skills
develop skills and strategies to manage conflicts, make decisions, and solve problems
understand how to develop their career
understand the fundamental concepts and principles of the body, and common disorders and diseases
understand patient workflow processes
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor budgets and prepare reports
Maintain medical and staff records
Track medical and office supplies stock
Update patient health records, including admissions and insurance data
Create work schedules for staff members
Keep records of expenses and suggest ways to minimize costs
Answer queries from doctors, nurses and patients
Liaise with medical staff to identify efficiencies in the facility’s operations
Ensure compliance with current healthcare regulations
Graduates find work as administrators, managers in the healthcare industry (i.e., hospitals, long-term care facilities, community-based agencies, the Ministry of Health, paramedic services, etc.).
List of Subjects Taught in the Program:
Introduction to the Healthcare Environment
The Canadian Healthcare System - Past, Present, and Future Analysis
Leadership in Healthcare- Managerial Perspectives and Applications
Computer Literacy
Reflective Practice and Self-Care
Basics in Anatomy
Workflow Processes and the Patient Chart
Workplace Ethics & Responsibility
Basics of Privacy & Cybersecurity Law
Basics of Privacy and Confidentiality
Career Management Principles
