Human Resources In Health Care –

hcs341

(3 credits)

This course examines the complexities and multiple issues involved in human resources management in health care organizations. Students will examine the strategic role of human resource management in response to changes in the health care industry. In addition, issues such as recruitment, retention, performance management, organizational development, and employee relations are examined. Federal, state, and professional regulatory requirements specific to health care are emphasized.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Human Resources in Health Care
- Identify human resource management’s role in the health care industry.
- Describe the functional roles of the human resource department.
- Examine the effect of legal, safety, and regulatory requirements on human resource processes.
Employee Relations
- Identify recruitment and selection strategies and methods as part of workforce planning needs.
- Identify the different components of the selection process.
- Differentiate between job analysis, job description, and job specification.
Training and Development
- Explain why training and education are vital in health care.
- Explain the importance of measuring competencies in the health care profession.
- Describe the process for tracking and evaluating training effectiveness.
Performance Management
- Describe performance appraisal standards.
- Identify barriers and guidelines for effective performance appraisals.
- Recognize the due diligence of progressive discipline of employees.
Future of Human Resources in Health Care
- Identify current and future human resource issues in health care.
- Examine the changing role of human resource management in response to changes in the health care industry.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Human Resources In Health Care –

hcs341

Human Resources in Health Care

Employee Relations

Training and Development

Performance Management

Future of Human Resources in Health Care

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