• HLTH 6013: Healthcare Administrative Internship

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  The Healthcare Internship is an immersive three-credit-hour course designed to provide early- career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) with hands- on experience to practice what they have learned in real-world healthcare settings. Over 14 weeks, students will embark on a practical journey to apply their theoretical knowledge in diverse facets of healthcare, including strategic management, operations, leadership, and more. The course aims to introduce participants to the complexities of healthcare practice, allowing them to engage with healthcare professionals, leaders, and patients while honing their strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills. Through this internship experience, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of healthcare, equipping them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Observe real-life practice and provide an opportunity to demonstrate mastery. 2. Apply knowledge and skills within a health organization. 3. Demonstrate program competencies while completing an agreed-upon project for a health organization. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration. SU
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• HLTH 6014: Research Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  The Healthcare Research Seminar is an immersive three-credit-hour course designed to provide early-career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in healthcare research. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in diverse research activities, exploring various facets of healthcare research and its significance in the healthcare industry. The course aims to introduce participants to the complexities of healthcare research, enabling them to develop critical research skills, analyze data, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in healthcare organizations. Through this seminar, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of healthcare research, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. gram competencies while completing an agreed-upon project for a health organization. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Understand the significance of research in advancing evidence-based practice. 2. Develop a research proposal for data collection analysis and interpretation for research projects. 3. Understand and implement ethical considerations in healthcare research. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. SP
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• HLTH 6015: Biostatistics and Epidemiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Healthcare Biostatistics and Epidemiology is a comprehensive three-credit-hour course designed to provide early-career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) with essential knowledge and practical skills in biostatistics and epidemiology. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in diverse activities to understand prevalence, disease, morbidity, and mortality in healthcare settings The course aims to introduce participants to the fundamental principles and techniques of biostatistics and epidemiology, enabling them to critically analyze healthcare data, interpret epidemiological findings, and apply evidence-based approaches to public health and healthcare decision-making Through this course, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of biostatistics and epidemiology, positioning them for success as future leaders in evidence-based healthcare. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Interpret the significance of biostatistics and epidemiology in healthcare research and decision-making. 2. Analyze central tendency and variability measures, probability distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing in healthcare datasets and data analysis. 3. Explore the integration of biostatistical and epidemiological findings into healthcare practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. FA
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• HLTH 6016: Study Abroad

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Healthcare Study Abroad is an enriching three-credit-hour course that offers MHA students a unique and immersive learning experience in Uganda. Over 14 weeks, students will embark on a month-long journey to Uganda, where they will actively engage in community-based participant research, focusing on addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) in the context of refugee camps. This transformative course aims to introduce students to the challenges and opportunities in a diverse healthcare setting while fostering cross-cultural understanding and capacity building. Through meaningful activities, participants will conduct research, collaborate with local communities, and contribute to initiatives that empower healthcare outcomes and resilience in Uganda's refugee camps. Upon completion of the in-country experience, students will synthesize their findings into a final project, reflecting on their discoveries and insights gained during this transformative study abroad opportunity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Consider the significance of participant-based research and SDOH in healthcare. 2. Collaborate with local healthcare professionals and organizations to build capacity. 3. Express personal growth and cultural awareness gained. Prerequisites: Admission to the Masters of Healthcare Administration. SU
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• HLTH 6017: Population and Public Health Informatics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Population and Public Health Informatics is an immersive three-credit-hour course that introduces early-career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) to applying informatics in addressing public and population health challenges. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in activities exploring how informatics is utilized in healthcare to collect, manage, and analyze data for finding health solutions for diverse populations. The course will equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to leverage informatics tools and technologies to enhance population health management, disease surveillance, and public health interventions. Through practical applications and data-driven approaches, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of population and public health informatics, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Understand the significance of informatics in addressing public and population health challenges. 2. Understand strategies for data standardization and interoperability. 3. Analyze technological advancements and their impact on public health. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. FA
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• HLTH 6018: Data in Healthcare

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Data in Health Care is a comprehensive three-credit-hour course designed to provide early career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) with essential knowledge and practical skills in utilizing data in healthcare. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in activities that explore how data is collected, stored, searched, shared, and analyzed in healthcare settings. The course aims to equip participants with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in managing big data, including electronic health records, clinical notes, medical imaging data, genetic data, pharmacy data, and administrative data (ICD-10 codes and billing data). Through hands-on activities and practical applications, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of healthcare data management, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. As early-career healthcare professionals understand key data concepts. 2. Analyze data sharing challenges and ethical considerations. 3. Understand data standardization and interoperability. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. FA
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• HLTH 6019: Foundations of Health Informatics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Foundations of Healthcare Informatics is an immersive three-credit-hour course designed to introduce early-career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) to health informatics fundamental principles and applications in healthcare. Over 14 weeks, students will comprehensively explore how informatics is utilized in healthcare settings. The course will equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to understand and leverage informatics tools and technologies to enhance healthcare delivery, data management, and patient outcomes. Through hands-on activities and practical applications, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of health informatics, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Analyze electronic health records (EHRs) and their impact on patient care. 2. Understand data management and interoperability in EHR systems. 3. Synthesize learnings to apply health informatics concepts in real-world healthcare settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. FA
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• HLTH 6020: Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship is an immersive three-credit-hour course designed to provide MHA students with a dynamic exploration of healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in activities focusing on problem identification, innovative solution design, and eventually pitching the business concept to potential investors in the healthcare space. The course aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to drive innovation in healthcare, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and transformative problem-solving. Through hands-on activities and real-world projects, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Analyzing the importance of user-centered design and prototyping in innovation. 2. Analyzing intellectual property considerations and protection strategies. 3. Exploring strategies for addressing ethical challenges in healthcare entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. SP
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• HLTH 6021: HIT Integration, Interoperability Standards

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  HIT Integration, Interoperability Standards is an in-depth three-credit-hour course designed to provide MHA students with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare information technology (HIT) standards and interoperability. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in activities exploring how data is used in healthcare, focusing on key standards such as IHE initiative, HL7, DICOM, CCOW, and others. The course will also cover the role of non-medical standards (HTTP, XML, etc.) in biomedical informatics, policy issues related to data exchange between institutions, use of service-oriented architecture (SOA), enterprise business integration, and HIPAA policies and standards. Through practical applications and hands-on activities, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of HIT integration and interoperability, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Analyze the importance of HL7 (Health Level Seven) standards in healthcare data exchange. 2. Understand the integration of IHE and HL7 in healthcare IT systems. 3. Analyze the role of DICOM in imaging data exchange and interoperability. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. SP
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• HON 1010: Honors Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Required for the Honors Program curriculum. Designed to help Honors students build their Honors portfolio, to offer a support system through faculty mentoring, to provide and promote a variety of academic opportunities, to engage in intellectual pursuits, to participate in undergraduate research, and to foster a community of scholars in the Honors Program. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop public presentation skills. 2. Define and pursue an independent, inquiry-based research or creative project. 3. Produce clear, persuasive writing that exhibits critical thinking. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Booth Honors Program OR program director permission.
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