AVAILABILITY: Dr. Majersky is available to speak individually with each student to ensure adequate understanding of course requirements and to offer assistance and suggestions. The best times to call are Monday through Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., PST or on weekends.
Dr. Charlene Majersky has been involved in the health care industry since 1992. Her doctorate degree is in health care administration from Capella University and her master's degree in public health with a specialty in community health development & education is from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. In addition to being a member of the Canyon College faculty, she is a member of the faculty of National University in CA and Southern Illinois University in IL.
INTRODUCTION:
Leadership Roles in Health Care Today (HS500) is an eight week graduate level online course that traces the origins and describes the current picture of power and leadership in America's health care system, identifies various roles of today's leaders within health care organizations, and prepares the student for leadership activities and contributions.
TOPICS
History of the U.S. Health Care System: A Relationship of Knowledge and Power
Health Care Power Elite at the Start of the 21st Century
Characteristics of Leadership
Research Field Study: Student's Leadership Qualities
COURSE OBJECTIVES
I. History of the U.S. Health Care System: A Relationship of Knowledge and Power
Trace the origins of the major health care players:
The physician
The nurse
Other medical professionals
The hospital
The Insurance industry
Government
II. Health Care Power Elite at the Start of the 21st Century
The physician, the nurse, and other medical professions
The hospital corporation
The White House and Congress
The health care lobbies: American Medical Association, American Hospital Association, JCAHO, the Insurance industry, and the pharmaceutical industry
III. Characteristics of Leadership
Identify the characteristics of a great leader
Requirements of leadership in health care
IV. Research Field Study: Student's Leadership Qualities
What leadership qualities would be necessary to be successful in the student’s future career/ leadership role
What leadership qualities does the student already posses that would allow success in his/ her future endeavor
What would be the most significant barriers to success
