PBH 205 - Introduction to Health Systems Management

3 cr.

A broad introduction to the role of health-systems management in contemporary society. The course focuses on (1) the historical aspects of health systems management; (2) local, national and international health organizations and programs; (3) the functions, roles, responsibilities and settings of the health care manager; and (4) the major types of health facilities and the problems attendant to health-facility management. Prerequisite: Sophomore status.