Capella BHA Program Overview

? Program Features:

  • CCNE-accredited

  • 100% online delivery

  • Provides a strong foundation in healthcare administration, leadership, and healthcare policy

  • Prepares students for roles such as healthcare managers, department heads, and other administrative positions within healthcare organizations

? Core Competencies:

  • Healthcare management principles

  • Organizational behavior in healthcare

  • Strategic planning and policy development

  • Healthcare ethics and law

? Capella BHA Core Courses

These core courses are required for all BHA students, providing essential knowledge for healthcare administration.

Course Code Course Title Description
HLTH1001 Introduction to Healthcare Systems Overview of healthcare systems, their components, and functioning in a global context.
HLTH1010 Healthcare Communication and Collaboration Examines communication techniques and team dynamics within healthcare settings.
HLTH1100 Healthcare Economics and Financial Management Focus on managing financial resources in healthcare settings, budgeting, and reimbursement systems.
HLTH1200 Healthcare Law and Ethics Study of healthcare law, regulations, ethical issues, and patient rights.
HLTH1300 Health Information Systems and Technology Introduction to the role of information technology in healthcare management, EHRs, and data systems.
HLTH1400 Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior Focus on leadership principles, change management, and organizational behavior in healthcare.
HLTH1500 Healthcare Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Understanding quality management, patient safety practices, and quality improvement frameworks in healthcare.
HLTH1600 Strategic Planning and Marketing in Healthcare Strategic management techniques, marketing, and business development in the healthcare sector.
HLTH2000 Healthcare Policy and Administration Exploration of health policy development, government regulations, and administrative leadership.
HLTH2100 Ethics and Decision Making in Healthcare Focus on ethical decision-making processes and practices in healthcare management.

? Capella BHA Specialization Options

Depending on your career goals, Capella offers several specializations, allowing students to focus on particular aspects of healthcare administration.

Specialization: Healthcare Management

Course Code Course Title Description
HLTH3000 Principles of Healthcare Management In-depth study of the functions and principles of managing healthcare operations.
HLTH3100 Managing Healthcare Personnel Focus on human resources management, staffing, and leadership in healthcare settings.

Specialization: Healthcare Information Technology

Course Code Course Title Description
HLTH3200 Health Informatics and Technology Understanding the role of data management, technology, and informatics in improving patient care.
HLTH3300 Healthcare Data Management and Security Emphasis on ensuring privacy, security, and ethical handling of healthcare data.

? Capstone/Practicum for BHA Students

Course Code Course Title Description
HLTH4000 Healthcare Capstone Project A comprehensive project that synthesizes learning and applies it to a real-world healthcare setting.

? Capella BHA Program Advantages

  • Flexibility: The program is entirely online, allowing students to learn at their own pace, especially if you are balancing work and studies.

  • Real-World Skills: The curriculum focuses on practical, real-world application of healthcare administration principles.

  • Capstone Project: The capstone allows students to complete a hands-on project, directly applying the knowledge gained throughout the program.

  • Comprehensive Learning: Capella’s BHA program covers all critical areas of healthcare administration, from financial management to leadership.

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