HSAD 495 - Health Services Administration Practicum

4 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.

This course is the practicum experience for the Health Services Administration bachelor degree and provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative skills in a non-clinical health care environment. The student will complete a minimum of 120 hours under the direct supervision of a designated preceptor. The practicum will require students to critically think and communicate direct knowledge of managerial functions, policies and procedures, budget/financial, human resource, quality performance improvement, and legal and ethical principles. This class requires a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience at the assigned site plus additional classroom hours. To meet course requirements the student will be required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) for site visits

Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester; other major courses complete; must have Associate Department Chair/Program Director approval.
Co-requisite(s): HSAD 402 or HSAD 440 or HSAD 425 or HLTH 460