HADM 661

I. Course Title: Human Resources

II. Course Number: HADM 661

III. Credit Hours: (3) credits

IV. Prerequisites: None

V. Course Description: Human resource leadership and management practices in healthcare are explored. Advancing a culture of excellence through lifelong learning, building and leading collaborative interprofessional teams and designing innovative human resource practices are emphasized.

 

Content

Module 1:

Readings: Fried, Chapters 1-4

Chapter 1: Exercise 3

Chapter 2: Answer each question in essay format, minimum 200 words per question and 2 outside references

Chapter 3: Respond to Topical Essay prompt

Chapter 4: Exercise

Module 2:

Readings: Fried, Chapters 5-9

Chapter 5: Diversity Paper

Chapter 9: Case Study

Module 3:

Readings: Fried, Chapters 13-16

Chapter 16: Burnout Paper

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Course is conducted synchronously and offered in multiple formats. D2L weekly module-based assignments of readings, lectures, guest speakers, discussions, exams, case studies, presentations, group activities, and reflective learning.  

 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze functional areas of human resource leadership and management to address complex challenges within healthcare systems.
2. Critically evaluate legal and ethical issues of human resource management in healthcare settings. 
3. Synthesize labor relations and performance management practices to develop evidence-based approaches that enhance organizational effectiveness.
4. Assess innovative, research-informed strategies to optimize the talents and effectiveness of a diverse healthcare workforce.

 

Assessment Measures

Students will be graded based on the assignments of readings, lectures, guest speakers, discussions, exams, case studies, presentations, group activities, video recordings, Zoom sessions, and reflective learning of the course.

 

Other Course Information

N/A

 

Review and Approval

July, 2021

March 31, 2026