This course provides a comprehensive introduction to healthcare financial management, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the healthcare industry. Students will explore key concepts, including healthcare accounting, financial statements, and the methods used to manage financial information for decision-making. The course delves into the financial environment of healthcare organizations, emphasizing budgeting processes, capital investment decisions, and financial analysis techniques.
In addition to core financial management principles, students will examine how financial accounting concepts apply specifically to healthcare settings. This includes understanding and interpreting financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, with a focus on how they impact the financial health of healthcare organizations.
By the end of the course, students will not only understand the principles of financial management but also how these principles are uniquely applied within healthcare organizations, equipping them with the skills needed to navigate the complex financial landscape of the healthcare industry.
- Teacher: Edel Lemus
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the environmental justice movement in the United States, examining its historical roots, key milestones, and its significant impact on advocating for the health and well-being of underserved communities worldwide. Students will analyze how environmental justice initiatives have influenced the creation of new laws, regulations, and policies aimed at addressing health disparities and promoting equitable access to healthcare services.
The course emphasizes the identification of pressing global health problems caused by social, economic, and environmental factors. Students will engage in developing strategic interventions and programs tailored to various communities, focusing on international approaches to community health improvement. Through case studies, discussions, and research, students will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies, design health programs, and apply best practices for promoting health equity on a global scale. This comprehensive survey equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for and implement policies that foster healthier, more resilient communities worldwide.
- Teacher: Dadilia Garces