Human Resources and Professionalism

Catalog description

Human Resources and Professionalism is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage human resources in the dynamic healthcare industry. Students will explore the role of human resources in healthcare, understanding the success of any healthcare organization is heavily dependent on workforce planning, recruitment, selection and retention. This course introduces the technical and legal aspects of human resources management (HRM) from a strategic business perspective and examines how HRM best practices can be applied to health services organizations (HSO s). The course examines how to manage human resources effectively in the dynamic legal, social, and economic environment currently constraining health care organizations. 2) Develop talent management processes including; recruitment plans, selection, engagement, and retention, and performance appraisal of employees. 3) Identify laws and policies affecting and protecting healthcare workers. 4) Determine effective strategies for conflict identification and management. 5) Discuss ethical leadership, codes of conduct and professional responsibilities. 6) Develop a plan for continued professional development, network expansion, and service to the profession.