HSC 476 - Seminar in Education and Management

3 Hour(s)
This course will discuss theories and techniques of health care management, education, and research. Management strategies and concepts will be discussed and real-life case studies will be analyzed. Education theories and techniques as they specifically pertain to teaching in the allied health arena will be covered. Research methodology, basic research techniques and the unique role of the sonographer in research projects will be discussed. Problem solving strategies for scenarios in all three areas will be outlined. Areas of overlap in management and education will be discussed. Students will choose management, education or research as an area for their final project and be assigned to a mentor within their chosen area, from the health care community. Students will work on their final projects under the direction and supervision of their mentors and the instructor. Students will be responsible for participating in weekly online and in-class discussions on topics covered in the assigned readings, for their particular area of interest.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the DMS hospital phase

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