Maricopa Community Colleges  HCC101   19996-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
HCC101 19996-20086 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Health Care Today
Overview of current health care professions, including career and labor market information. Health care delivery system, third party payers, and facility ownership. Health organization structure, patient's rights and quality of care.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCC101   19996-20086 Health Care Today
1. Explore the career and labor market to access information about career employment opportunities. (I)
2. Describe the different types of health care delivery systems and services. (II)
3. Describe major U.S. health care payment sources and the types of populations they serve. (III)
4. Describe the general structure of health care organizations. (IV)
5. Identify common departments found in health care organizations. (V)
6. Explain patient's rights measures used in health care. (VI)
7. Describe quality of care and how it is monitored in health care. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCC101   19996-20086 Health Care Today
    I. Employment in the Health Care Field
        A. Career information
        B. Current employment trends and opportunities
      II. Health Care Delivery System
          A. Segmented populations
          B. Delivery continuum
        III. Payment Sources
            A. Medicare
            B. Medicaid (AHCCCS)
            C. Indemnity insurance
            D. Managed care
            E. Worker's compensation
          IV. Facility Ownership
              A. Proprietary
              B. Voluntary
              C. Government
            V. Organizational Structure
                A. Governing board
                B. Administration
                C. Medical staff
                D. Departments
              VI. Patient Advocacy
                  A. Patient's rights
                  B. Quality of care
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