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Undergraduate Program

Diploma in Health Management

Diploma in Health Management
Program Title: Diploma in Health Management
Credit Hours: 72
Award Granted on Completion: Diploma in Health Management
Delivery Mode:  Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:  Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study: English
Duration: 2 Years
Campus: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
Faculty Info: Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
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About the Program

The Diploma in Health Management is a comprehensive program that will provide you with a solid foundation in healthcare administration and management. It will prepare you for entry-level positions in healthcare organizations and serves as a springboard for further education or career advancement in the field of healthcare management. During the program, you will gain a thorough understanding of the healthcare industry, its unique challenges, the fundamentals of management, and the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute effectively to the management and operation of healthcare organizations.

Major areas of study in the Health Management program include:

  • Introduction to Health Systems: Gain an overview of health care systems, including the structure, organization, and stakeholders involved in health care delivery. Develop an understanding of the different types of health care organizations and their role within the health care system.
  • Healthcare Administration: Learn the fundamentals of healthcare administration, including healthcare management principles, organizational behavior, and communication skills. Gain insight into the daily operations of healthcare facilities, resource management, and healthcare leadership.
  • Healthcare Finance and Accounting: Gain knowledge of healthcare financial management, including healthcare budgeting, healthcare reimbursement systems, and financial reporting. Learn to interpret financial reports and understand the financial aspects of healthcare organizations.
  • Healthcare ethics and legal considerations: Explore ethical issues in healthcare management, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical decision making. Gain an understanding of healthcare laws and regulations that impact healthcare delivery.
  • Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety: Learn about healthcare quality improvement, including measuring and monitoring care outcomes, patient safety protocols, and process improvement methods.
  • Healthcare Information Systems: Explore the basics of healthcare information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and health data management. Learn the role of technology in healthcare management and the importance of privacy and data security.

Throughout the program, you will engage in hands-on learning experiences such as case studies, simulations, and projects that will allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. 

The Diploma in Health Management will provide you with a solid foundation in healthcare principles, management skills, and ethical considerations, paving the way for success in the dynamic and rewarding field of healthcare management. While an associate degree provides a solid foundation, continued education and professional development can enhance your career prospects. After graduation, you may consider earning a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management or a related field to expand your knowledge and qualify for higher leadership positions.

Objectives

  • Prepare students for employment in the healthcare business and financial operations.
  • Provide a broad understanding of the application of management principles in the healthcare environment in the UAE, the region, and globally.
  • Provide an understanding of business practices the opportunity to select specific courses to meet professional or personal business goals in the healthcare field.
  • Emphasize planning, organizing, directing, and controlling responsibilities related to healthcare organizational objectives, including legal and ethical aspects.
  • Develop effective communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.
  • Explore different aspects of the healthcare delivery system.
  • Enable students to find entry-level positions in healthcare organizations, including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies.
  • Qualify students to transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Health Management after graduation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize health management concepts, practices, and theories.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in how legal and ethical issues impact the delivery of healthcare services.
  • Demonstrate specific knowledge and skills in management, decision-making, communication, planning, and organizing.
  • Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of interdisciplinary healthcare delivery.
  • Analyze macro and micro factors affecting the performance of healthcare organizations.
  • Recognize the methods used in planning, implementing, evaluating, and marketing healthcare organizations.
  • Present concepts through oral and written communication skills in English or visually through illustrative and technical rendering.
  • Evaluate and utilize appropriate investigative and research strategies, Internet sources, and software applications when developing a body of work, design brief, or seeking inspiration.
  • Work effectively in a team, respecting cultural diversity and individual differences.

Career Opportunities

After completing the Diploma in Health Management, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the positions graduates of the program have secured:

  • Healthcare Administrative Assistant
  • Medical Office Manager
  • Healthcare Services Coordinator
  • Health Information Technician
  • Billing Specialist
  • Quality Improvement Coordinator
  • Healthcare Customer Service Representative
  • Healthcare Office Administrator
  • Medical Records Technician
  • Healthcare Compliance Assistant
  • Healthcare Financial Assistant
  • Health Promotion Coordinator
  • Patient Access Coordinator
  • Healthcare Marketing Assistant
  • Healthcare Consulting Assistant
  • Medical Staff Coordinator
  • Health Services Research Assistant
  • Health Program Assistant
  • Healthcare Operations Assistant
  • Healthcare Human Resources Assistant

Program Curriculum

General Requirements (27 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
CIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology 3  
ENG 100 English I 3  

GEN100/

GEN101

 Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers 3  
GEN 102 Islamic Culture (Arabic/English) 3  
GEN 105 Emirates Culture and Society 3  
GEN 201 Psychology 3 ENG100
GEN 302 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 ENG100
GEN 304 Ethics 3 ENG100
MTH 105 Mathematics and Statistics 3  

Basic Medical Science Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit hours Prerequisite
BMS 110 Medical Terminology 3  

Core Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit hours Prerequisite
ACC106 Accounting Principles I 3  
BUS201 Microeconomics 3  
ACC200 Accounting Principles II 3 ACC106

Major Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit hours Prerequisite 
HCM 120 Principles of Health Management 3  
HIM 210 Introduction to Health Information Management 3 CIT100
HCM 211 Healthcare Services Management 3 HCM 120
BSC 321 Public Health and Epidemiology 3 BMS 110
HCM 212 Healthcare Delivery System 3  
HCM 221 Electronic Health Records 3 HIM 210
BAF301 Introduction to Financial Management 3 ACC106
HCM 224 Legal Aspects and Ethics in Health Management 3 HCM 120
HCM 225 Hospital Administration 3 HCM 120
HCM 325 First Aid and Safety 3 BMS 110
HCM 241 ADHCM Internship/Field Training 3 All major courses

Study Plans

Semester 1 CH Semester 2 CH
YEAR 1 (36 CH)
CIT100 Introduction to Information Technology 3 GEN105 Emirates Culture and Society 3
ENG100 English I 3 ACC106 Accounting Principles I 3

GEN100/

GEN 101

 Communication Skills in Arabic/Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers 3 HCM120 Principles of Health Management 3
GEN102

Islamic Culture

(Arabic/English)

 3 GEN201 Psychology 3
MTH105 Mathematics and Statistics 3 BUS201 Microeconomics 3
BMS110 Medical Terminology 3 GEN302 Fundamental of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
Total 18   Total 18
YEAR 2 (36 CH)
ACC200 Accounting Principles II 3 HCM225 Hospital Administration 3
HIM210

Introduction to Health Information Management

 

 3 BAF301 Introduction to Financial Management 3
HCM211 Healthcare Services Management 3 GEN304 Ethics 3
HCM212 Healthcare Delivery System 3 BSC321 Public Health and Epidemiology 3
HCM221 Electronic Health Records 3 HCM325 First Aid and Safety 3
HCM224 Legal Aspects and Ethics in Health Management 3 HCM241 ADHCM Internship/Field Training 3
Total 18   Total 18

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Admission Requirements

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