Leadership –

hcs525

(3 credits)

This course examines organizational leadership in the context of the health care organization. Principles, theories and models of leadership are explored. Collaborative relationships, concepts of power and professional culture are explored. Students will articulate a personal vision of leadership and ways of providing direction within today’s complex health care system.

This graduate-level course is 6 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Theories and Models of Leadership
- Identify the different skill sets for leaders in health care in the 21st century.
- Discuss the various types of leadership theory and how they apply to health care.
- Examine the essential elements of health care leadership.
Vision and Power of Leaders
- Create a personal definition of leadership that reflects essential elements.
- Describe the key elements of mentoring and coaching in a health care environment.
- Determine appropriate organizational and employee performance measures that that successful mentors and coaches use.
- Analyze the positive and negative applications of power.
Collaborative Relationships
- Analyze the concept of followership and the impact on leader relationships.
- Describe empowerment strategies used by health care leaders.
- Analyze the benefits of interdisciplinary healthcare relationships.
Decision-Making in Leadership
- Identify problem-solving models used in health care.
- Examine leadership qualities involved in risk taking.
- Propose a process health care leaders can use to promote organizational change.
Leadership Issues
- Analyze the ethical responsibilities of a leader in the health care environment.
- Examine the social and cultural issues that leaders face.
Leadership of the Future
- Examine the essential characteristics needed for future heath care leaders.

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.

Leadership –

hcs525

Theories and Models of Leadership

Vision and Power of Leaders

Collaborative Relationships

Decision-Making in Leadership

Leadership Issues

Leadership of the Future

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