Human Resource Management in Health Professions

Catalog description

The purpose of this course to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills applicable to the current issues and challenges in health care human resource management. It focuses on developing human resources management and leadership strategies that can be utilized to solve various management and operational issues. These include recruitment and selection of employees, benefits and compensation management, privileging and credentialing of health professionals, performance evaluations, staffing plans, labor relations and labor laws relevant to health care organizations. Students examine the theory and practice of managing individuals and groups through motivation, communication, teamwork, collaboration, leadership, organizational change, negotiation, conflict management and resolution.