• HLTH 4600: Health Economics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides an overview of the United States healthcare system using a microeconomics lens. Microeconomic theory and empirical studies will be introduced to increase understanding of how consumers, firms, and the government influence healthcare expenditures (including its quantity and prices), healthcare quality, and patient health outcomes. Economic models will used to predict how changes in consumer behavior, the industrial organization of firms, and government policies affect healthcare and health outcomes. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe how economics applies to health care and apply economic principles to influence cost, quality and access of care. 2. Explain the broad economic context of health care delivery in the US compared to other countries. 3. Analyze the changing nature of the health industry and the economic implications for operations and public policy including insurance, technology, and workforce. 4. Evaluate public policy using an economic perspective for international, national, and local populations. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed before enrolling. SU
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• HLTH 4700: Nursing Home Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides an understanding of present laws, regulations, and standards that impact the management of nursing home facilities. Covers resident rights and responsibilities and the role in managing such facilities. The course highlights record keeping, use of information systems and data, operational performance, and quality of care within nursing homes. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of present laws, regulations, and standards that impact the management of nursing home facilities. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of resident rights and responsibilities and the role in managing such facilities. 3. Develop processes, policies, and procedures that provide for record keeping, use of information systems and data, operational performance, and quality of care within nursing homes. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. FA
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• HLTH 4710: Residential Care Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Presents managerial ideologies important to the operational, regulatory, and environmental standards of residential care facilities. The role of the administrator is explored in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and staffing each department to provide appropriate levels of care and quality of life. Includes the contributions of rehabilitation and recreation services in improving quality of life for residents. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of managerial ideologies important to the operational, regulatory, and environmental standards of residential care facilities. 2. Describe the role of the administrator in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and staffing each department to provide appropriate levels of care and quality of life. 3. Explain the contributions of rehabilitation and recreation services in improving quality of life for residents. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. SP
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• HLTH 4720: Home and Community Based Services

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Presents management concepts related to home and community-based long-term care services including rehabilitation, home health, and hospice including laws, regulations, standards, patient rights, and role of personnel. Addresses performance improvement, quality of care, and challenges associated with the delivery of care in these environments. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of management concepts related to home and community-based services of care for long-term care services including rehabilitation, home health, and hospice. 2. Explain concepts including laws, regulations, standards, patient rights, and role of personnel that impact home and community-based services. 3. Develop processes, policies, and procedures that address performance improvement, quality of care, and challenges associated with the delivery of care in home and community-based services. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. FA
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• HLTH 4750: National Long-Term Care Certification Exam Preparation

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Presents a review of program curriculum. Provides students with study material and practice exams that focus on the content of the national administrator certification exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of program curriculum including regulations, operations, quality improvement, patient rights, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and staffing within long-term care organizations. 2. Explore the national administrator exam contents and formats. 3. Demonstrate proficiency with content included on the national administrator exam. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. SP
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• HLTH 4760: Applied Case Studies in Population Health

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Students will work in a collaborative environment to develop strategies and solutions to practical problems within population health. Inter-professional education activities will enhance the ability to approach the problem from a variety of perspectives. Includes defining, analyzing, and solving significant senior management level problems in health service organizations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and define a significant issue related to population health within the community. 2. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of a population health problem using an inter-professional approach. 3. Develop strategic plans to address a population health problem within the community. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. SP
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• HLTH 4770: Population Health Lecture Series

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course will explore population health topics and challenges present in health organizations. Students will analyze the responses by managers and leaders in addressing the challenges to identify successful approaches to problem solving and process improvement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of current issues related to population health. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of strategic approaches in resolving population health issues in a collaborative environment. 3. Evaluate the success or failure of strategic approaches to problem solving by leaders in population health. 4. Create alternative approaches to solving current issues in population health. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. FA
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• HLTH 4790: Management of Healthcare Organizations & Strategy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course focuses of management issues specific to health care organizations. Topics will include responding to market changes and patient expectations, adopting and creating innovation, analyzing and adapting to change to improve performance, job designs and roles in health care organizations, interdisciplinary team-based work, working within heath care regulation, integrating health care technology and other current topics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define and differentiate the roles and responsibilities and necessary competencies of healthcare managers. 2. Compare and contrast management and leadership principles and describe the impact on employee motivation and organizational culture. 3. Create a strategic plan for a healthcare organization, including human resources, marketing quality improvement, IT, finances and community needs. 4. Analyze a healthcare organization's operations and develop innovative solutions to improve operational performance. 5. Identify emerging topics that influence the operations of a healthcare organization. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed before enrolling. SU
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• HLTH 4800: Health Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The course will provide a framework for understanding and analyzing a range of health policy issues. The course begins by introducing the U.S. policy-making system. It then considers essential issues in health policy formulation and implementation including including health insurance, health economics, individual rights in health care, and health care access and quality. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain important federal, state, and local health policy. 2. Explain the major issues surrounding the health care reform debate. 3. Identify and use health policy data sources. 4. Identify the major political, economic and social forces affecting the U.S. healthcare system. 5. Analyze ethical and cultural diversity issues in health services. 6. Describe a range of significant and pressing health policy topics, such as children's health, women's health, alcohol, tobacco and drug control, and food and obesity policies. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed before enrolling. SU
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• HLTH 4900R: Population Health Study Abroad

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course explores population health programs and health care services in an environment that introduces students to a variety of cultures, systems, and experiences. The experience provides an opportunity to compare and contrast other health systems to the United States. For international travel, see studyabroad.utahtech.edu for additional travel costs that may apply. The course may be repeated up to 3 times. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competence and diversity in world health systems. 2. Compare and contrast a population health system with the United States. 3. Create recommendations based upon the analysis conducted between health systems.
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