HCA
The United States Health Care System
Online Course
HCA 200 The United States Health Care System
3 Semester Units
The United States Health Care System course is designed to introduce students to the organization, structure, and operation of the nation’s health care system. This course aims to help students effectively identify their present and future roles as consumer, provider, manager, decision- maker, and analyst. The class examines an overview of the health care system, causes and characteristics of health service utilization, the nature of wellness and disease, individual provider settings, financial and nonfinancial resources used and needed, and measurement of quality of care.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define health and healthcare, key terminology, and analyze the role and process of healthcare in America.
- Describe aspects of employment in healthcare delivery including key personnel and required education and training.
- Examine the various delivery systems in healthcare and discuss related legal, ethical, and political issues.
- Analyze issues in the healthcare industry regarding research, cultural competency, and international applications.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the United States healthcare system.
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This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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