Health Services Management
Description:
The Health Services Management program teaches students the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become health care managers for advancement in health care disciplines. It prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Health Services Management/Administration, where upon graduation they can hold the position of medical office manager, health care administrator, practice administrator, regional operations director, manager of operations, associate administrator for strategic planning and director of patient access.
Understanding the social, political, economic and financial issues affecting health care will provide students with the knowledge to transfer to a baccalaureate program and become effective health care managers. The components of finance, technology, health care policy and economics that comprise the U.S. health care system and how each element interrelates with one another are emphasized in this curriculum.
Students interested in working in health care but in non-direct patient care environments are encouraged to apply to this program.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in preparation for a career in health care.
- Identify current issues and trends affecting the U.S. health care delivery system and strategies to address them.
- Analyze health care policies and critique their effectiveness in serving the needs of the intended stakeholders.
Program Entry Requirements:
This is a select program. Students may apply for admission into the program after they have demonstrated readiness for ENGL 101 and FNMT 118 as determined by the College's placement or by successfully completing identified developmental course work. The program requires students to have completed the FNMT 118 course by the time they have earned 12 credits in order to remain in the program. They will also need to complete either MATH 150 or MATH 251; ENGL 102 and CIS 103 by the time they have earned 24 credits.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Health Services Management, a student must complete 60 credit hours as prescribed, attain a grade point average of 2.0 in all program core courses and no grade below a "C" in any course.
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH 103 - Medical Terminology | 3 credits | ||
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 credits | Writing, Research, Info Lit. 1 | |
| CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits | Technological Competency | |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher | FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement | 3 credits | Quantitative Reasoning |
| BIOL 109 - Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits | Scientific Reasoning |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | ENGL 101 with grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | Writing, Research, Info Lit. 2 |
| MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis or MATH 251 - Statistics for Science | For MATH 150: FNMT 118 ready For MATH 251: FNMT 118 with a grade of "C" or better, or MATH 150 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 or 4 credits | |
| BIOL 110 - Anatomy and Physiology II | BIOL 109 with grade of "C" or better | 4 credits | |
| AH 112 - Medical Administrative Procedures | 3 credits | ||
| AH 116 - Therapeutic Communication | 3 credits | Oral Communication / Creative Expression |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH 120 - Reimbursement Methodologies in Health Care | 3 credits | ||
| AH 204 - Medical Law and Ethics | ENGL 101 with grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | |
| ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting or ACCT 111 - Business Accounting | 4 credits | ||
| ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) | 3 credits | Cultural Analysis & Interpretation | |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication or HIST 150 - History of American Health Care or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or PHIL 111 - Critical Thinking or PHIL 211 - Ethical Problems or SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish for Healthcare I | For ENGL 115, ENGL 117, and HUM 101: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH 222 - Health Care Policy and Administration | AH 204 with grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | |
| AH 224 - Current Issues and Trends in Health Care | MATH 150 or MATH 251 with grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | |
| AH 260 - Supervisory Management in Health Care | AH 204 with grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication or HIST 150 - History of American Health Care or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or PHIL 111 - Critical Thinking or SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish for Healthcare I | For ENGL 115, ENGL 117, and HUM 101: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits |
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
60General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
The Division of Math, Science and Health Careers, Room W1-1, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8430; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.