Program Length: 36 months (may be completed in as little as 30 months)
Available at the following locations:
Utah Locations: Lehi, Provo / Orem, St. George
Days until classes:
Next classes start
Jul 15th
Degree Overview
Healthcare Administration with a Biomedical Clinical Specialties emphasis
The healthcare industry is primarily based on the services that promote and restore human health. This includes specialized doctors and nurses that are highly trained in all aspects of the human body and its proper function. But the healthcare industry also includes industrial aspects which means that there are certain and critical aspects of business that must be supervised within the healthcare profession. So while the primary role of healthcare institutions is providing care to its patrons, these institutions could not properly operate without competent hybrid professionals who are both skilled in the daily tasks of running a successful business as well as being knowledgeable in aspects of healthcare.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration with a Biomedical Clinical Specialties emphasis can help you develop the skills and competencies you need to function as a supervisor or manager in the healthcare field. The opportunities for advancement within this field are great as those who possess healthcare administration skills and education are in high demand.
This program will introduce you to the business challenges of the healthcare delivery system and give you a better understanding of management's role in this complex system. As a graduate, you could be prepared to work in entry-level management and accounting positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term facilities, and more.
Student Information
Our Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program prepares graduates for employment in occupations such as Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111.00). The total tuition and fees for this program is $ 72,960, including books. Stevens-Henager College does not provide housing, so no room and board fees apply. Graduates of our Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program have an on-time completion rate of 65% and a job placement rate of 73%. The median Title IV debt for this program is $ 37,985, the median non-Title IV debt is $ 2,508, and the median loan debt is $ 43,057. Our Net Price Calculator can help you see how you can afford college.
Course Descriptions
CourseCourse NameCredits
Course Description
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Computer Fundamentals
This course introduces the elements of several popular computer software programs in word processing, spreadsheet management, and presentation design, Emphasis will be placed on the basic fundamentals of document creation, saving, and printing along with the more advanced concepts of presentation design.
Credits: 3.5
Introduction to Microbiology
An introduction to microorganisms, their biology,and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications.
Credits: 4.0
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduces the fundamentals of chemistry to students in the health sciences. Covers chemical measurements and calculations, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, states of matter, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acid-base systems, and introduces organic chemistry. (Prerequisites: MAT101 or equivalent, or with consent of the dean)
Credits: 4.0
Nursing Assisting Theory
Teaches basic nursing care for patients who are hospitalized or in extended-care facilities.
Credits: 3.0
Nurse Assisting Practice
This class continues the instruction of Nurse Assisting Theory, including care of the daily activities of the long-term care resident, skills for assisting the resident including feeding, toileting,exercise techniques and psycho-social issues.
Credits: 3.0
Computerized Medical Administration
Provides the student with the training required to keep consistent with computer software that is used in the billing areas of the medical and dental fields. Real life activities and simulations reinforce basic billing skills. Conflict management and billing collection are taught. This course uses a medical office simulation to introduce the student to the everyday functioning of a medical office.
Credits: 3.0
Computerized Pharmacy Systems and Databases
This course provides the student with the training required to keep consistent with computer software that is used in the pharmacy. Real life activities and simulations reinforce basic skills.
Credits: 3.0
Writing
Presents the fundamental principles of written communications, specifically, common business correspondence, reports, presentations, and minutes. Specific to this course is review of the steps necessary to produce effective written communication.
Credits: 4.0
Communication Arts
This course focuses on developing critical thinking and communication skills in both verbal and nonverbal areas. Emphasis is placed on debate, panel discussions, committee work, conflict resolution, interviews, and editorial writing.
Credits: 4.0
Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course is designed to provide students with the skills they need to be effective communicators. Students will apply interpersonal communication skills theory to various situations in order to understand the clear connections between theory, skills, and life situations they will encounter.
Credits: 4.0
Gerontology Externship Preparation
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in preparation for an externship in the field of Gerontology. This course prepares the student to apply the theory learned at an approved externship location that follows this course.
Credits: 4.0
Gerontology Clinical Externship
The externship site will be supervised on a weekly basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned to the student and by the instructor from the College. The externship will be a clinical site. The 60 hours required are volunteered and no remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with consent of the dean)
Credits: 2.0
Physical Medical Rehabilitation Externship Preparation
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in preparation for an externship in the field of Physical Medical Rehabilitation. This course prepares the student to apply the theory learned at an approved externship location that follows this course.
Credits: 4.0
Physical Medical Rehabilitation Clinical Externship
The externship site will be supervised both by the on-site professional(s) assigned to the student and by the instructor from the College on a weekly basis. The externship will be a clinical site. The 60 hours required are volunteered and no remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with consent of the dean)
Credits: 2.0
Neo-Natal Externship Preparation
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in preparation for an externship in the field of Neo- Natal care. This course prepares the student to apply the theory learned at an approved externship location that follows this course.
Credits: 4.0
Neo-Natal Clinical Externship
The externship site will be supervised on a weekly basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned to the student and by the instructor from the College. The externship will be a clinical site. The 60 hours required are volunteered and no remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with consent of the dean).
Credits: 2.0
Orthopedic Externship Preparation
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in preparation for an externship in the field of Orthopedics. This course prepares the student to apply the theory learned at an approved externship location that follows this course.
Credits: 4.0
Orthopedic Clinical Externship
The externship site will be supervised on a weekly basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned to the student and by the instructor from the College. The externship will be a clinical site. The 60 hours required are volunteered and no remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with consent of the dean)
Credits: 2.0
The Healthcare System
A study of the U.S. healthcare system to help students understand the critical issues facing healthcare in its ever-changing environment, and to gain a sense of the complex multidimensional nature of healthcare delivery in the United States.
Credits: 4.0
Healthcare Financial Administration
This course is designed to build upon the concepts introduced in basic accounting courses and develops proficiency in applying administrative financial techniques in healthcare decision-making. (Prerequisite: ACC213, or with consent of the dean)
Credits: 4.0
Healthcare Economics and Policy
Discussion and analysis of the economic models controlling healthcare markets with subsequent investigation of the complex federal, state, and local policies and policy-making processes which result from those models in the U.S. healthcare systems.
Credits: 4.0
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Administration
Review of legal responsibilities of physicians, other healthcare workers, and healthcare institutions and means by which health-related laws and regulations are developed and implemented. Issues involved in healthcare professional ethics are discussed and evaluated.
Credits: 4.0
Health Facility Operations
A review of long-term care facility operations utilizing simulations. Students make operational decisions utilizing financial statements, census reports, staffing schedules, and other relevant factors. Prepares students for specific types of situations and questions encountered on the long-term care administrator licensing examination. (Prerequisite: HCA300 or permission of the dean)
Credits: 4.0
Long-Term Care Administration
Application of health administration core curriculum to specific practice issues in the longterm care setting. Setting specific organization structures, relationships with healthcare providers, services offered, financial management issues, and regulatory issues are investigated. (Prerequisites: HCA300 and HCA440 or permission of the dean)
Credits: 4.0
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Introduces the fundamental knowledge of hematology and complete hematology tests, including WBC and RBC, differential counts, blood smears and staining techniques, hemoglobin, hematocrit, blood typing, blood glucose, sedimentation rates, and mono reagent testing.
Credits: 3.0
Medical Laboratory Processes
Provides the student with an opportunity to practice his or her clinical testing knowledge. Complete urinalysis (physical, chemical, and microscopic) and reagent testing, including pregnancy and rapid strep testing, are taught. Students will observe these skills in actual clinical laboratory conditions.
Credits: 3.0
Phlebotomy/IV Therapy
Covers how to draw blood using vacutainer, butterfly, and syringe methods. Students will learn the correct vacutainer tube to use for different hematological procedures. IV therapeutics are part of this course. Students will observe these skills in actual medical facility conditions.
Credits: 3.0
Human Resource Management
Studies the application of psychology to the problems of personnel management. The student is expected to grasp a working knowledge of the basic operative functions of procuring, developing, maintaining and utilizing a labor force sufficient to meet the minimum entry-level requirements of employment in personnel work.
Credits: 4.0
College Algebra
Designed to improve skills in numbers and algebraic expressions, solving equations, graphing, sets, exponents, radicals, inequalities, formulas, and applications.
Credits: 4.0
Medical Terminology, Law, and Ethics
Introduces terminology that is specific to the medical profession. Course enables students to translate prefixes, suffixes, and root words from their Greek and Latin word parts. Elements will be able to be combined into medical terms. Course also covers medical laws, ethics, and bioethics.
Credits: 4.0
Medical Aseptic Procedures
Teaches aseptic technique, including proper hand washing. Disinfection and sterilization is taught, along with universal (standard) precautions and infection control as specified by OSHA.
Credits: 3.0
Cardiopulmonary/ECG
Covers electrocardiography, standardization of the ECG, identifying artifacts, recognition of arrhythmia, and 12-lead ECG. The student may certify as an ECG technician after satisfactorily passing this class.
Credits: 3.0
Medical Clinical Procedures
Focuses on clinical and microbiological testing. Microscope use is taught, along with specimen collection and cultures and sensitivities. Gramstaining procedures are also taught.
Credits: 3.0
Vital Signs and Emergencies
Presents the proper way of taking patients' vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, height, and weight). Growth charting for children is also covered. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Community First Aid and Safety are taught and certified through the American Heart Association.
Credits: 3.0
Medical Billing
Introduces the fundamentals of bookkeeping procedures. Covers payroll, spreadsheets, ledgers, and transactions documents. Management and filing specific to the medical office will also be included.
Credits: 3.0
Medical Records and Communication
Prepares the student to work with the medical community and patients using interpersonal communication, developing both written and verbal skills. Introduces the student to work performed in medical administration. Medical records including POMR and SOAP are covered as well as telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, mail handling and medical reception skills.
Credits: 3.0
Anatomy and Physiology
Covers the anatomy and physiology of the major systems of the body including but not limited to the integumentary system, the muscle and skeletal systems, the nervous system, the reproductive system, the digestive system, and the endocrine system. Course includes basic organization and general plan of the body including cells, membranes, and tissues.
Credits: 4.0
Professional Medical Coding
Covers the study of insurance using computer coding software. Includes speed and accuracy of coding using ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS rules. Pre-tests are included in this course to better prepare students for certification.
Credits: 3.0
Insurance Specialist
Covers medical insurance and insurance filing. Students learn to properly fill out insurance forms and understand electronic claim submission. Students also learn about different health insurance programs, government programs, and managed-care programs.
Credits: 3.0
Kinesiology
This course addresses the study of body movement; in particular the study of how muscles act and coordinate to move the body. It focuses on how the body functions and moves. Students are exposed to methods for analyzing and enhancing human movement.
Credits: 4.0
Clinical Information Systems
This course provides an overview of the role of information systems in healthcare organizations. Coursework emphasizes the integration of evidence-based research into clinical decisionmaking and the influence of information systems on health outcomes. Explores technical, organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to healthcare information systems, including clinical decision-support, telemedicine applications, and integrated networking and distributed computing technologies.
Credits: 4.0
Advanced Human Anatomy
This course is an advanced study of the human body including anatomy, physiology, mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis, and histology. The course covers the function of tissues, organs and systems.
Credits: 4.0
Pathophysiology
This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the mechanism of disease. The student learns to identify disease manifestations, complications. and general treatment measures. Students examine conditions that may alter health status, including normal changes such as aging and pregnancy.
Credits: 4.0
Introduction to Logic
This course focuses on the techniques for determining the validity of arguments and analyzing problems in the world. Topics include a discussion of informal fallacies, Aristotelian logic, and symbolic logic.
Credits: 4.0
Critical Thinking
This course is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking and challenges the student to question his or her own assumptions through analysis of the most common problems associated with everyday reasoning. The course explains the fundamental concepts, describes the most common barriers to critical thinking and offers strategies for overcoming those barriers.
Credits: 4.0
Drug Administration
Covers fundamental information on drug administration. Administration of drugs, including injectable (subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular) methods are taught. Properly withdrawing medication, calculation of dosages, syringe calibrations, and different injection sites are also taught in the course.
Credits: 3.0
Pharmacy Essentials
This course teaches the student essential concepts of pharmacy and pharmaceutical terminology. The student learns the pharmacy rules of the state and how they impact the role of the pharmacy technician, regulatory standards in pharmacy practice, ethical considerations for the pharmacy technician, infection control and prevention in the pharmacy, and the various categories of nonprescription products and over-the-counter drugs and counseling related to those items.
Credits: 3.0
Principles of Pharmacy Technology
Teaches basics of being a pharmacy technician. History, laws and ethics, packaging and dispensing medications, medication preparation, pharmaceutical calculations and communications are part of this course.
Credits: 4.0
Pharmacy Technology Applications
Studies the therapeutic applications of drugs, biopharmaceutics, different characteristics and actions of drugs, administration of drugs, and drug distribution.
Credits: 3.0
Psychology of Motivation
Students review skills necessary to be successful in college, including: note-taking, study skills, writing, finding and using information on the Internet, and reading/understanding college-level text. Students are exposed to basic motivation theories, values clarification, and philosophic principles.
Credits: 4.0
Psychology
Explores the aims and methods of psychology. Concepts covered in the course include human behavior, learning theories, memory, and human development.
Credits: 4.0
Professional Development
This course addresses employment search and acquisition skills. Topics include matching qualifications with job requirements, resume preparation, and job applications. Also includes cover letters, follow-up letters, resignation letters, and recommendation letters. Classroom activities include discussion of basic interviewer questions and interviewing techniques.
Credits: 4.0
Biological Psychology
This course introduces the student to the intricate relationship between biology and psychology. The student is exposed to the emerging field of biopsychology in which fascinating new discoveries are constantly being made. Major topics include: anatomy of the nervous system, plasticity of the brain, sensory systems and attention, wakefulness and sleeping, emotional behaviors, the biology of learning and memory, and psychological disorders.
Credits: 4.0
Limited Radiology
Includes study of equipment operations, radiation physics, technical aspects of radiography, production of radiation, imaging equipment, film exposure, and file processing.
Credits: 3.5
Practical Radiology
Study of radiation protection, patient-care management, positioning of bones for both upper and lower extremities and chest. Exposure factors, charts, and medical law and ethics also are studied.
Credits: 3.0
Advanced Limited Radiography I
Completes the study of x-ray physics and includes the production of X-rays. Covers responsible use of radiation protection measures for patients and personnel, including the effects of radiation and the bioeffects of radiation exposure. Radiation-protection laboratory experiments focus on dose reduction to patients and methods of reducing the dose to personnel.
Credits: 3.5
Advanced Limited Radiography II
Includes advanced torso-skeletal anatomy and positioning. Course also covers the radiographic films, processing of the films, and critiquing films for troubleshooting. The student attends 10 hours of general radiation laboratory.
Credits: 3.5
Sociology of Aging
This course contains an interdisciplinary approach that provides the concepts, information, and examples students need to achieve a basic understanding of aging as a social process. This course addresses a broad range of societal issues and covers concepts associated with an aging population. It examines the concept of aging on both an individual and societal level. Major topics include: the history of aging in America; physical aging; psychological aspects of aging; personal adaptation to aging; death and dying; community social services; how aging affects personal needs and resources; and government responses to the needs of aging.
Credits: 4.0
Statistics
Explores practical skills in statistics. Topics include distributions, relationships, randomness, inference, and proportions, This course teaches an interdisciplinary approach that provides the regression, and variance. Emphasis is placed on understanding the use of statistical methods and the demands of statistical practice. (Prerequisite: MAT220)
Credits: 4.0
Total Courses: 59Total Credits: 207
*Includes optional elective courses and credits. See catalog for details.
Admissions Information
Applicants for admission to the College must have graduated from an accredited high school, private secondary school, or have completed the equivalent (GED). All students who graduate after January 2006 must provide a high school transcript to check eligibility for the new Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG).
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