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Get the Skills to Become a Healthcare Administrator

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You can get the skills for a rewarding Healthcare Administration career at Davis University

24 Month* Healthcare Administration Career Training in Toledo, OH

Are you interested in getting established in a promising medical administration career? You can turn your talent for organization into a rewarding medical career. At Davis University, the Healthcare Administration program puts you on track towards a brighter future in a variety of medical environments.

Become a Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrators play an essential role in our healthcare system. They plan, direct, and coordinate services so that doctors, patients, insurance providers and medical facilities stay on the same page throughout treatment. Healthcare administration is a vital, stable job for those interested in improving healthcare policy.

Program Outline

Accounting Principles I

The student will complete the accounting cycle for a service business from recording transactions to producing financial statements and closing the books in preparation of a new fiscal period. The payroll process and cash flow accounting, including bank reconciliation, are also included. Problems will be worked manually and on the computer.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Introduction to Corporate Finance

Students will be introduced to the methods and concepts used by corporate financial managers to make profitable investment decisions. Topics such as venture capital, valuation, risks and returns, financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, management communication, business law and dividend returns are examined in this class. Students will also learn how companies raise money for investments and the risks associated with those endeavors.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): Accounting Principles I, Accounting Principles II, Introductory Algebra I, Calculus I

Introduction to Medical Professions

The course introduces the student to the health care system, healthcare professions, ethics and law for the medical office. The student will learn how to maintain boundaries and respect in communication with other allied health professionals and patients. Medical asepsis, OSHA guidelines, and handwashing will be discussed and demonstrated.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Anatomy and Physiology A

The focus of this course is the study of particular body systems, their structures, functions, diseases, disorders, treatment, and terminology pertaining to each system. Included will be anatomical descriptors and body directions, the cell, integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and nervous systems. This course will focus on various diseases affecting the human body with the emphasis on disease definitions, etiology, diagnostic studies, and treatments.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Anatomy and Physiology B

The study of particular body systems, their structures, functions, diseases, disorders, treatment, and terminology pertaining to each system will be the focus of this course. Systems included will be the circulatory, blood, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine. This course will focus on various diseases affecting the human body with the emphasis on disease definitions, etiology, diagnostic studies, and treatments.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Human Resource Management

As an introduction to the field of human resource management, students will have the opportunity to observe different human resource management systems. This introductory survey course covers the range of strategic human resource activities all human resource professionals need to understand such as laws and regulations, staffing, recruitment, performance management, training, compensation, and decision support software tools. Through interactive lectures and cases, students become familiar with the basic principles and techniques of human resource management.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Management Principles

Management Principles is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of management, administrative staff, and operations management. The student will conduct a thorough examination of contemporary management including different types of planning, organizational tools and trends, the various styles of leadership, and the management control process.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Business

Research Principles

This course evaluates the process of conducting research for improving decision making within an organization. Students will be introduced to the nature, scope, and significance of research and research methodologies. Additionally, the course studies primary and secondary research methods with applications to specific problems, using qualitative and quantitative designs. Students will learn to apply an understanding of commonly employed business research techniques to improve a situation, solve a problem, or change a process. Other topics include problem framing, data collection, data analysis, and data presentation.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Marketing, Statistics

Organizational Behavior and Development

Organizational behavior is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave in and around organizations. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates knowledge from psychology, sociology, and organizational sciences. The purpose of this course is to examine the foundational theories in organizational behavior and their application for the purpose of improving organization effectiveness and individual wellbeing.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Management Principles I

Marketing

Basic marketing principles covering product development and termination, distribution strategies, promotion, pricing, and marketing analysis are covered. Specifics such as conducting marketing research, ethics, the marketing environment, and target market analysis are also included. The student is expected to complete a marketing plan to enhance the theoretical and practical understanding of the marketing decision-making process.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Business

Management, Marketing or Real Estate Elective
Healthcare Administration Externship

This course will allow the student to utilize and enhance knowledge and skills while receiving hands-on experience working in an allied healthcare facility.

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): None

Business Elective
Spreadsheet Applications

This course provides all the tools necessary to create and use basic spreadsheet techniques employing Microsoft Excel. Concepts include preparing an Excel workbook, enter and edit data, inserting formulas, formatting the worksheet, create and edit charts and graphics, save and print workbooks.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Forum on Technology and Resources

Computer Elective
Composition I

Students will gain a foundation for college level writing valuable for nearly any field. This course focuses not only on writing but also on reading and critically engaging various texts. Students will read and write essays with a variety of rhetorical purposes: Observing, explaining, investigating, evaluating, problem solving and arguing. Also includes library and electronic research culminating in research papers.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): Forum on Technology and Resources

Composition II

This course further develops students’ ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. Composition II is a blended course using both classroom and web-based learning platforms.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): Composition I with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the General Education Program Director; Forum on Technology and Resources

Communication Elective
Humanities Elective
Forum on Technology and Resources

This interdisciplinary course empowers students to be successful by providing opportunities to cultivate skills needed to enhance their careers and to be capable life-long learners. Essential computer applications that enhance marketability are integrated with self-management skills, critical thinking, learning strategies, and time management. Students will research topics for written and oral reports and develop a career portfolio.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

Introductory Algebra I

This course is an introduction to algebra. The content will cover the study of operations on integers and rational number, the solution of equations with one and two unknown variables, linear equation, and coordinate graphing. Application problems are used extensively throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

Business Communications

This course will enable students to develop communication skills that will be effective in job placement, performance, career advancement, and organizational success. Students will develop effective writing, listening, presenting, and interview skills through the process of practice, application, and meaningful feedback. Students will learn the organizational skills necessary for success in contemporary technology-driven business environments. For maximum student benefit, this course should be taken in a student’s last quarter.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Composition I; Forum on Technology and Resources

Economics

This class will utilize real-world economic applications to create a basic understanding of economic concepts and our economic system. It includes an introductory range of both macro and microeconomic concepts. The basics of consumer demand, supply decision making, competition, the labor market, government intervention, the Business Cycle, as well as an overview of Monetary and Fiscal Policies will be covered.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

Exciting Career Opportunities

Once you’ve completed your training as a Healthcare Administrator, you will have the skills to pursue a career in many interesting settings, including,

  • Clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Physicians’ Offices
  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Medical Laboratories
  • And more!

The best way to see if Davis University is right for you is to come in and tour the school. You can see our facilities and meet with teachers and students. Schedule a Tour Now. Get More Info

How Davis University Prepares You for Success

The Healthcare Administration program at Davis University is specially tailored to get you into the field with confidence. Career training highlights your commitment and dedication and is a great way to showcase yourself to potential employers who are always looking for trained professionals.

During your program, you will cover a variety of topics in many interesting and engaging courses, including,

  • Health systems planning
  • Public health organization and management
  • Finance, business and operations management
  • Economics of health care
  • Organizational and health communications
  • Public health law and regulations

At Davis University, you won’t be alone. Throughout your program, you will be given exceptional support from your instructors who will help you to put your best foot forward into the job market.

Four Day Week

Davis University supports your life schedule, which is why classes only run Monday through Thursday. By having a shorter class week you can balance your schedule more easily, letting you focus on completing your program. You can relax knowing that you have an extra day every week to accommodate whatever obstacle life throws your way.

Externship and Career Services

Near the end of your training at Davis University, you will complete an externship, giving you the workplace confidence you need to pursue your career goals. Your externship will let you apply your new Healthcare Administration skills, and help you gain relevant work experience.

Davis University is dedicated to your employment success and provides you with resources to help you achieve a rewarding career, helping you worry less about getting into an exciting new career. The Career Services Office is your link to the Toledo business community. You will have access to resume writing strategies, portfolio development, job search techniques, and more.

Financial Aid Support

Career training is one of the most valuable investments you can make. Davis University helps by making this process easier. Our Financial Aid advisors will work with you to build a plan of how you can fund your education. They will help you determine your eligibility and provide options for a Federal Pell Grant, student federal aid options, the Davis College plan, and more.

Is a Rewarding Career as a Healthcare Administrator Right For You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in discovering an interesting career in healthcare and exploring whether Davis University is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call 419-473-2700.

*Program length when completed in normal time.