Current Term Classes - BPHM

Summer 2024

Class registration opens on March 28. (Date may be subject to change). Registration in BPHM classes is open to students enrolled in the degree program. Others may register with program permission as Community Scholars. Community Scholar registration opens during the fall and spring terms.

PSHM 3080: Legal and Ethical Decision-Making in Health Care  
Online Synchronous | Tuesdays, 6-10pm | Jun 4 - Aug 6  
Provides an overview of the laws governing health care institutions and the ethical dilemmas facing health care managers and providers; reviews ethical principles utilized to examine health care issues. Evaluates the procedures followed by health care organizations in making legal and ethical decisions; addresses such contemporary issues as cloning, euthanasia, and organ donation. Prerequisite: Admission to BPHM or BIS program. Stephen Oliver | 3 UG Credits 

PSHM 3805: Health Information Systems and Applications  
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6-10pm | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | Synchronous course dates are 6/5, 6/12, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7; All other classes are held asynchronously. 
Introduces foundational knowledge and emerging trends in health informatics, and examines how information systems can be utilized to improve patient care, health outcomes, efficiency, and quality. Provides knowledge on how health informatics can enhance evidence-based decision making, cost-management, and performance; analyzes key issues in data management, and confidentiality in health informatics. Prerequisite: Admission to BPHM or BIS Program. 
Kevin Jackson | 3 UG Credits  

PSHM 4400: Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences 
Online Synchronous | Thursdays, 6-10pm | Jun 6-Aug 8 | Synchronous course dates are 6/6, 6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8; All other classes are held asynchronously   
Provides an intro to the research process for the allied healthcare professional.  The purpose, conduct and eval. of research will be discussed using examples from the health sciences literature.  At the conclusion of the course, students will possess the skills to propose and present a basic health sciences research proposal and critically eval. the sources and substance of health related sources and literature. Prereq: PSHM 3010 & PSHM 3050 
Lillian Wallace | 3 UG Credits  

PSHM 4900: Capstone I: Development of the Health Sciences Management Project 
Online Synchronous | Monday, 6-10pm | May 5 - Aug 5  
Introduces the development of the health sciences management capstone project; students select a relevant project or research question and a focused topic of investigation, conduct a comprehensive literature review of the topic, engage with a project mentor, plan out the research project and complete a capstone project proposal. Prerequisites: Completion of PSHM 4400.  
David Corlett | 3 UG Credits 

PSHM 4950: Capstone II: Health Sciences Management Project Implementation  
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9  
Focuses on the successful completion of the student's capstone project proposed in PSHM 4900 Capstone Course I. Integrates the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired in the BPHM degree program and applies them to a problem or opportunity for improvement in the healthcare management field. Students conduct a project in a real world healthcare management setting. Prerequisite: PSHM 4900  
David Corlett | 3 UG Credits 

* Asynchronous online courses at SCPS can sometimes include synchronous sessions. Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.

* The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements.

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