Allied Health Leadership, BS*
53 credit hours
The allied health leadership program is designed to meet the needs of allied health professionals who want to advance their educational preparation to a Bachelor of Science degree. The program is intended for students who have completed or are completing an associate of science or applied science in an allied health discipline who want to pursue leadership opportunities in their respective allied health fields. The curriculum builds on the professional knowledge and skills gained through the associate degree to develop professional healthcare practice and leadership expertise. The curriculum delivers a broad understanding of the healthcare environment and emphasizes the role of the healthcare professional in delivering high quality care aimed at optimal patient outcomes.
The undergraduate allied health leadership program will prepare allied health professionals to
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Evaluate the provision of health care through synthesis of prior learning and environmental influences on patient outcomes.
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Utilize evidence-based practice to promote health, prevent disease, and manage illness for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
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Interpret the influences of patient safety, health policy, and finance on or within healthcare delivery systems.
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Demonstrate leadership, management, and communication skills in decision making, delegation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to provide safe, coordinated, high quality care.
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Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
Requirements
Required courses for the Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Leadership include:
Core Courses
| AHS 32000 | Allied Health Professionalism in a Transforming Healthcare System | 3 |
| AHS 34000 | Health Care Law and Ethics | 3 |
| AHS 44000 | Healthcare Supervision and Management | 3 |
| AHS 46000 | Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior (6) | 6 |
| AHS 48000 | Allied Health Capstone | 3 |
| NUR 33000 | Research and Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 35000 | Healthcare Policy and Finance | 3 |
| NUR 37000 | Patient Safety and Quality | 3 |
| NUR 37500 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
General Education Requirments for AHL
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Leadership must complete the following five general education requirements:
Elective Courses
Students must complete six credit hours of AHS elective coursework.
*This degree has been added as of the publication of the July 2014 catalog addendum.