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BMS 540 Biomedical Statistics

This course covers the fundamentals of statistics as applied to medical and biological sciences, including measures of central tendency and variability, theory of sampling, theory of estimation, sample frequency functions, confidence limits, null hypothesis, linear regression and correlation, chi-squared test, t-Test, F-Test and analysis of variance, elements of sequential analysis, statistical techniques adapted to laboratory quality control and design of experiments. Use of statistical programs for analysis of data is integrated within the course.
Spring, 3 credits

BMS 541 Computer Application in Health Sciences

This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the various fields of the health sciences. Review of statistical applications for data analysis is also included. Term project required.
On occasion, 3 credits

BMS 549 Resources Management

Resources Management is a course which addresses important topics in two areas of Laboratory Management: physical and human resources, both of which are essential for maintenance and growth of clinical laboratory. Topics addressed in physical resources include: the accreditation process, certification and licensure of laboratory health professionals, laboratory policies and procedures, workload recording, budgets, purchasing and inventory control, laboratory design, space utilization and laboratory safety. Human resources topics involve the actual clinical laboratory organization, job descriptions, recruitment, hiring and orientation of laboratory personnel, their performance appraisal, staff development and those leadership qualities of management personnel. Their course emphasis is to highlight those laboratory resource issues in management that professionals must address in their daily work environment to recognize the problems and formulate their solutions.
Fall, 3 credits

BMS 647 Quality Management for the Clinical Laboratory

This course addresses the implementation of quality improvement principles for the Clinical Laboratory. It begins with a discussion of the rational about continuous quality improvement, the group or teamwork approach to quality improvement, and the process of formulating flowcharts, matrices and quality control charts to analyze and quantitate quality improvements measures. It ends by discussing and responding to actual case situations by utilizing clinical practice guideline that help to understand the nature of disease processes and outcomes of early interventions.
Spring, 3 credits

BMS 703 Research Methods

This is a course designed to provide practical tools for initiation and development of a research proposal. The scientific approaches to problem-solving, data collection and analysis are discussed.
Fall, Spring, and Summer, 3 credits

BMS 709 Clinical Management Project

This course is designed for the Clinical Laboratory Management M.S. degree candidate who will address a management problem within the clinical setting. Examples of some project topics include: motivation of co-workers, organization and communication improvements, measuring group effectiveness, selection criteria for employees, appraisals of laboratory personnel, staffing, development of educational activities, implementation of procedures, budgeting cost analysis, workloads, inventory management and cost-containment measures. Problems should be defined, solutions suggested and tested and a project paper (Thesis) written and defended. Open only to matriculated students with approval of department chairperson, Graduate Committee and mentor.
Prerequisite of BMS 703 is required
Every Semester, 3 credits

MPA 502 Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector

This course examines and analyzes organizational theories with emphasis on the informal and formal aspects of the administrative process. Topics include individual behavior patterns, group dynamics, communication, motivation, decision making, and leadership as they relate to the public health and nonprofit sector.
Every Semester, 3 credits

MPA 504 Computer Applications

This course equips the student to use computerized data base management systems and statistical packages. The students gain hands-on experience. Among the packages used are SPSS and other data base management systems.
Prerequisites: MPA 505, MPA 506
Every Semester, 3 credits

MPA 506 Computer-Based Management Systems

This course is an introduction to current concepts in information systems design and management. The use of these systems and implications for managers are covered. Topics include the information systems life cycle and dimensions of computer-assisted management (e.g., office automation, electronic spreadsheets, data base management and word processing).
Every Semester, 3 credits

HAD 602 Human Resource Administration in the Health Sector

This course explores the theories and practices of human resource administration in health service organizations such as merit systems, unionism, bureaucratic trends, personnel recruitment, testing, and performance evaluations. Other topics include equal employment opportunity, employee rights and occupational safety.
Prerequisite: MPA 502
Spring, 3 credits

HAD 603 Foundations of Budgeting and Finance in Health Administration

This course familiarizes the student with the principles of budgeting and finance in the health sector. Topics include budgetary systems, methods, processes and cycles, preparation, justification and financial information systems. The course includes a survey of the federal prospective payment system and other current developments in reimbursement methods.
Prerequisite: MPA 502
Spring, 3 credits

HAD 604 Administrative Responsibility and the Legal Environment in the Health Sector

This course considers the authority and procedures utilized by health care agencies in the administration of their services. The course includes an analysis of problems of accountability and the reconciliation of the administrative process with medical, political, social, statutory and regulatory mandates.
Prerequisites: MPA 502
Fall, 3 credits