348 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health Science MI 5153—Telecommunications and Computer Networking in Health Care The understanding of telecommunications and networking is imperative for adequate functioning of health care organizations. This is due to the convergence of computing, data management, telecommunications and the increasing number of applications of information technology in the health care arena and medical facilities. The knowledge of these key areas of information systems also becomes essential for competitive advantage. This course combines the basic technical concepts of data communications, telecommunications and networking with the health care IT management aspects and practical applications. (3 credits) MI 6413—Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt for Health Care Lean Six Sigma for Health Care (Yellow Belt) participants will learn the basic philosophy, tools, and techniques to deliver breakthrough business improvements that will reduce waiting times, improve quality, and reduce costs in a health care environment. More specifically, they will learn to apply a comprehensive set of 15-20 Lean Six Sigma process improvement tools by using the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) problem-solving model. They will learn techniques for both quantitative and non-quantitative analysis, as well as methods and tools for waste reduction and process enhancement and acceleration. The course also covers how to map out processes and identify sources of variation, as well as to gain a basic understanding of descriptive statistical analysis. Finally, they will learn how to perform basic pilot studies and analyze the results, in order to determine the most effective way to improve and stabilize processes. Candidates work on either an integrated health care case study or on an actual business project, applying classroom techniques to the project. (3 credits) MLAW 1020—Legal Research Methods and Reasoning The law is never static. Students will learn to review and apply newly issued laws or legal decisions in day-to-day activities. This course will enable students to find the law, to read and understand legal statutes and regulations, and to understand the analytic process lawmakers and lawyers use. (3 credits) MLAW 1035—Professional Communication This course will cover a wide range of professional communication issues presented in written, oral, and electronic formats. Students will have the opportunity to develop interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills, and professional writing techniques. Communication skills are vital to career success; they serve as a platform for personal success and professional advancement. Students will learn the foundational techniques to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in the professional environment. (2 credits) MLAW 1036—Legal Foundations This course will explore the legal foundations and structure of the United States court system and the modern administrative state. The course will also explore the legal structure of the federal government and the system of checks and balances that controls the distribution of power between the federal and state governments. (3 credits) MMIS 623—Information Privacy and Ethics Building on a foundation in classical ethics, this course examines the impact of the computer and the Internet on society. Topics include ethical decision-making; professional codes; whistleblowing; computer crime; copyrights, patents, and intellectual property; privacy; and risk management. Students analyze case studies and write a research paper. (3 credits) Doctor of Health Science Course Descriptions DHS 8000—Professional Competencies in the Clinical Care of Diverse and Special Populations This course focuses on issues and information relating to the general epidemiological concerns, health care disparities, and specific health and disease issues involved in the care of both culturally based diverse populations (African American, Native American, Asian and Asian sub-populations, and LatinoHispanic populations), and other nonethnic special populations (homeless, uninsured, indigent, disabled, incarcerated, rural, inner city, GLBT, geriatric, pediatric, and others). (4 credits) DHS 8010—Statistics and Research Methods This course allows the student to develop understanding through critical analysis of the basic research methods used in health care. Students will be taught how to critically analyze medical information and perform effective literature reviews. (4 credits) DHS 8030—Community Health Promotion and Disease Prevention This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to work with communities to improve the health status of the community. Major topics will include health promotion and disease prevention. Special emphasis will be placed on the “Healthy People 2010” initiatives. (4 credits) DHS 8040—Professionalism and Health Care Ethics This course is an in-depth study of the concepts of health care ethics. The course of study analyzes the differences between ethics and law and examines the core values and beliefs of medical professionalism. Methods of ethical analysis and a review of current case studies will be used in critical discussions of ethical dilemmas faced by health care personnel in areas such as cloning, organ transplantation, and the implications
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