HS 301/HS 501 Spirituality in Health Care    3 CR
Explores the spiritual dimension of health care and the incorporation of spirituality into the caring relationship. The intersection of religion, spiritual practices, culture, diversity, life stages and health issues are examined. Other topics include the identification of one’s personal spirituality, discussion of the ethical provision of spiritual care by the health care professional, importance of the consideration of spiritual care needs by the health care team, and the difference in the roles of the health care professional and pastoral care professional. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

HS 302 Health Care Administration Practice    3 CR
This course will examine selected administration practices to prepare students for management roles including budget and finance, supervision and management of personnel, unions, strategic planning, departmental organization, goals, and plans of operation. Individual leadership styles and other assessment tools along with case studies of common challenges in health care environments will be presented. Considerations of differences between for-profit and not-for-profit organizations will be discussed.

HS 303 Health Education and Promotion for Healthy Lifestyles    3 CR
Health education and promotion activities are increasingly supported by evidence showing positive impacts on various health indicators. Using nationally published population health goals as a framework, this course will use frequently occurring health conditions to explore health education models and health promotion interventions. Attention will also be given to measuring health and the impact of lifestyle choices on health care needs and costs within the context of ethical principles.

HS 304 Community and Public Health (NU 380- theory only)    3 CR
This course focuses on the family and community as consumers of health services. The different perspectives, sensitivities and application of knowledge unique to families and the community are identified. Effectiveness of family centered practice is explored in relation to the problems, priorities, attitudes, culture and resources of the family and community.

HS 306 Health Management Information Systems    3 CR
Health care organizations are increasingly implementing information systems and technology to improve efficiency, coordination, and assessment of care services. This course will provide an overview of some of the most common information technology systems applications and implications with emphasis on electronic medical records, informatics, and related systems.

HS 307 Alternative Healing Modalities (NU 383)    3 CR
This course examines holistic forms of health care that can add to the effectiveness of traditional allopathic care, including energy systems, art, imagery, meditation, and hands-on healing approaches.  Integrative medicine is the term to describe the interdisciplinary approach to client care which borrows from Eastern and Western medical traditions. Assignments will include firsthand experiences of techniques for subjective and objective assessment.

HS 309 Professional Interactions in Health Care Settings    3 CR
This course will present a model for interacting with people seeking health care services and health care personnel with consideration of roles, expectations, communication, and mutual goal setting. Commonly used assessment skills such as general interviews/talking with clients, conflict resolution, and communication skills will be included as will more advanced professional interaction skills of conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation.