Health Care Management
Certificate Program
What is a Certificate in Health Care Management?
The Health Care Management Certificate program provides health care managers with in-depth knowledge of management principles and the opportunity to learn leadership and management skills that they will be able to apply to the health care setting.
The program includes four college level courses designed to strengthen leadership and management skills .
Students will receive three college credits for each course successfully completed.
Courses will be taught online and feature web-based delivery that will enable students to attend class at home and at their convenience via the Internet.
After successful completion of the four courses, you will receive a certificate from Lander University that documents your accomplishment.
What Courses are Offered?
HCMT 280 - Principles of Health Care Management. A study of management theory and its application in the health care setting. The development of the continuum of health care in the United States will be explored.
HCMT 281 - Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Aspects of Health Care. An overview of the legal and regulatory issues that impact the health care industry with emphasis on laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. The legal structure of the health care delivery system and ethical issues in patient care decisions will be explored.
HCMT 282 - Financial Aspects of Health Care. An overview of financial management of hospitals and health care organizations with emphasis on financial and managerial accounting, financial analysis, and the use of financial management tools.
HCMT 283 - Supervision and Human Resource Management. A study of methods, techniques, and skills needed to be an effective supervisor in a health care setting. Emphasis on developing and maintaining positive relationships within the work setting.
When are the Courses Offered?
Fall 2007 (Mid-August to early December)
- HCMT 280. Principles of Health Care Management
- HCMT 282: Financial Aspects of Health Care
SPRING 2008 (Mid-January to early May)
- HCMT 281: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Aspects of Health Care
- HCMT 283: Supervision and Human Resource Management
Students may register for individual courses or complete all four courses. Students who complete all four courses with a "C" grade or better will receive a certificate in Health Care Management from Lander University. You may take two courses per semester and complete the certificate program in one year or take one course per semester over a two year period.
What Can You Expect from Online Courses?
Distance learning is the fastest growing area in higher education. Many students prefer the traditional “on-ground” or classroom learning experience. But for a person who is self-disciplined, an online course can be a very convenient and rich learning experience. Still , it is quite different from the traditional classroom setting.
You will be given weekly reading assignments, PowerPoint slides to study, and exercises to complete. Your professor will be available via email, telephone, and chat rooms. You may be asked to use an electronic bulletin board to post your comments on assignments. Since these are real college courses, you will be graded on certain assignments and will need to take tests on the material studied. The tests may be taken over the Internet or through pre-arranged proctors at your worksite.
This online offering requires that you have convenient access to a personal computer with connection to the Internet and an active email account. The personal computer should have Office 2000 or Office XP.
How do I Apply for Admission?
In order to enroll in the program, you will be admitted to Lander University as a special student. The steps are as follows:
Apply online:
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Go to www.lander.edu/admissions.
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Click on Apply for Admissions.
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Select - Apply Online.
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You will be applying as a Special/Non-degree seeking students.
Apply using a paper application:
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Go to www.lander.edu/admissions.
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Download the freshman application form.
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Indicate that you are interested in the HCMT Certificate program.
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You may also request an application form by calling the Admissions Office (864-388-8307).
You will be notified about your acceptance by the Admissions Office as soon as your application has been processed. You will then be contacted by Dr. Deborah Natvig regarding course registration and textbooks.
