Rosalind Franklin University of
Medicine and Science
Health Administration Program
Diane R. Bridges PhD(ABD), MSN,RN,CCM Acting Chair Department of Health
Services Administration Assistant Professor
Program Director-Health Administration
Program Options
•Master of Science in Health Administration (HA) •Certificate in Health Administration
“THE MBA FOR HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS”
The Health Administration curriculum is designed to equip individuals with the
knowledge and skills to integrate best business practices to meet the challenges of a complex healthcare delivery system.
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Unique Feature
• TOTALLY ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING
• ASYNCHRONOUS-NO REAL-TIME OR ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENT • INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES
• FACULTY LEADERS IN THEIR FIELD
• TRANSFER UP TO 9 QH FROM PRIMARY GRADUATE PROGRAM (B or above)
• PART TIME= COMPLETE IN 2-5 YEARS • FULL TIME= COMPLETE IN 1 YEAR
• INTERPROFESSIONAL COURSES - NETWORK
• ORIENTATION COURSE AND ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
• 42 QUARTER HOURS FOR DEGREE
• 33 QUARTER HOURS OF CORE COURSES • 6QH IS ELECTIVE CREDIT
• 3QH IS PORTFOLIO COURSE
• 14 COURSES IN DEGREE PROGRAM
• POSSIBLE TO TRANSFER UP TO 3 COURSES FROM GRADUATE PROGRAM (B OR ABOVE)
PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
I. Health Administration KnowledgeII. Leadership and Communication Skills in Health Administration
III. Critical Inquiry and Research in Health Administration
IV. Business Knowledge in the Healthcare Environment
CORE CLASSES
• HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS • MARKETING HEALTHCARE • HEALTHCARE LAW
• RISK AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE • MANAGEMENT ETHICS
• EVIDENCED BASED MANAGEMENT
• HEALTHCARE POLICY AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS • STRATEGIC PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP
• ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES
ELECTIVE COURSES
• HEALTH LITERACY
• INSURANCE DIMENSIONS
• CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTHCARE • GLOBAL HEALTH
• PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
• HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT IN NON HOSPTIAL SETTING
• CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE SERVCIES
CAPTSONE
FINAL PORTFOLIOThe purpose of the final portfolio is for the student who has successfully completed all required courses in the Health Administration Program to demonstrate achievement of the Program competencies.
PORTFOLIO
• ORIGINAL PERSONAL STATEMENT • CLOSING STATEMENT
• RESUME
• SELECTED ARTIFACTS FROM EACH COURSE
• REFLECTION PAPERS FOR EACH CORE COURSE • PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• COMPLETION OF 42 QH
• COMPLETION OF PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS • CUMULATIVE GPA 3.0
• COMPLETION WITHIN 5 YEARS OF BEGINNING DATE
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
The Certificate in Health Administration is
geared toward those seeking to advance their knowledge of health administration on select topics that meet their professional career
COURSE WORK
• FOUR COURSES OF STUDENT’S CHOOSING TO MEET EDUCATIONAL GOALS. COURSE
DECISION ARE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH AN ADVISOR.
• 12 QH
CERTIFICATE IN HA-PUBLIC HEALTH
EMPHASIS
The Certificate in Health Administration
– Public Health Emphasis is a defined
series of four courses designed to advance the student’s knowledge in
health administration with an emphasis in public health.
COURSEWORK
• 4 SPECIFIED COURSES• 12 QUARTER HOURS
COURSEWORK
• FALL QUARTER: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH
• WINTER QUARTER: STATISTICS FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS AND
MANAGERS AND HEALTHCARE POLICY AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS
• SPRING QUARTER: PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGY
TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
• FOR ANY AFFILIATE OF RFUMS OR MEMBER OF THE MILITARY WE OFFER A
10% TUITION SCHOLARSHIP (DISCOUNT).
• $539/QH= 42QH= $22,638 -2263.80 =$20,374.20. • TRANSFER 9 QH $17,787 – 10% = $16,008.30.
AFFILIATE ADMISSION PROCESS
• APPLICATION:http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/Degreeprograms/HealthAdministration/ Application.aspx
• TRANSCRIPTS
• TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
• PERSONAL STATEMENT WITH EDUCATIONAL GOALS
RFUMS ALUMNI ADMISSION
PROCESS
• ALUMI OF RFUMS RECEIVE A 15% TUITION SCHOLARSHIP (DISCOUNT).
• SHORT APPLICATION IF YOU GRADUATED WITH LAST YEAR OTHERWISE SAME
QUARTERLY ENROLLMENT
• WE ADMIT STUDENTS EACH QUARTER. • APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTEDONE MONTH BEFORE THE START OF ANY NEW QUARTER.
• QUICK REPLY TO APPLICATION ONCE COMPLETED.
GRADUATES OF PROGRAM
• HEALTHCARE MANAGERS/ADMINISTRATORS • CLINICAL MANAGERS/PATHOLOGY ASSISTANTS
• PHYSICIAN/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS IN GROUP OR PRIVATE PRACTICES
• PHYSICAL THERAPIST OPENING PRACTICE • NUTRIONIST OPENING OWN PRACTICE
• HEALTHCARE HOME CARE/NURSING HOME SERVICES
• OFFICE/CLINIC/MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, NURSING CARE CORPORATIONS AND CONSULTING FIRM MANAGERS
Other RFUMS Programs
• Health Professions Education• Nutrition
• Women’s Health Certificate
• PhD/DSc Interprofessional Healthcare Studies
Health Professions Education
Master of Science Degree and Certificate Marilyn Hanson M.A.T.
Director, Health Professions Education
Interprofessional Healthcare Studies Dept. Phone: 847.578.3304
Health Professions Education
The program is designed for self-motivated experienced
healthcare professionals wishing to expand their knowledge and become a leader in educating healthcare professionals. The Master of Science in Health Professions Education is
completed predominately online, with a flexible on-campus component prior to graduation.
Coursework for the certificate is completed online with no on-campus requirement.
Nutrition
Master of Science or Certificate Lynn Janas, PhD
Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 3333 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL, 60064
Phone: 847-578-3324;
Email: lynn.janas@rosalindfranklin.edu
Master of Science in Nutrition
• Gain a competitive edge for positions in administration, clinical dietetics, nutrition education, healthcare
professional training programs, the food and wellness industries, and research.
• Clinical Nutrition
• Nutrition Education
• Certificate in Nutrition: 4 courses 12QH • Totally Online Program
Women’s Health Certificate
• Susan K. Tappert PT, DPT Chair andAssistant Professor Department of Interprofessional Healthcare Studies • Assistant Dean for CHP Curriculum
Rosalind Franklin University
• Susan.tappert@rosalindfranklin.edu
Women’s Health Certificate
• Coursework for the certificate iscompleted online with no on-campus requirement.
• 12 QH • 4 course
PhD/DSc Interprofessional
Healthcare Studies
Judith Stoecker PT PHD
Vice Dean, College of Health Professions Rosalind Franklin University
3333 Green Bay Road
North Chicago IL, 60064 847-578-8694
Judith.Stoecker@rosalindfranklin.edu
PhD/DSc Interprofessional
Healthcare Studies
• This program is an opportunity for practitioners in various professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and physician assistants to advance their
knowledge and skills in collaborative interprofessional practice.
• Students study part-time on campus and online in an
interprofessional curriculum focusing on creating innovative methods to bridge the healthcare professions. The program emphasizes the development of scholarly evidence-based skills to improve healthcare.
PhD/DSc IP HC Studies
Applicants can choose from a DSc or PhD track to best reach their professional goals:
• DSc - The capstone experience is a clinical project of local or national significance.
• PhD - The PhD program is a continuation of the DSc which focuses on theoretical research and culminates in a fundable, publishable