Feb 08, 2025  
2024-2025 Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Course Catalog
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HSC 304 - Intern: Health Administration

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 8
Course Type: Voc/Tech
This capstone course integrates the application of all coursework in the program.  Students will gain practical experience through the internship, applying theoretical knowledge while fostering critical thinking.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first four semesters of program courses or instructor approval
Competencies
 

  1. Evaluate internship opportunities related to career goals
    1. Research internship sites
    2. Complete the internship application process
    3. Demonstrate appropriate interview skills for the position
    4. Arrange internship working hours
  2. Perform required internship paperwork
    1. Develop learning objectives and goals
    2. Identify performance standards for analysis
    3. Record weekly work and time for submission
    4. Evaluate internship experience
  3. Analyze duties completed during the internship
    1. Utilize the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for the profession
    2. Develop techniques for demonstrating good communication
  4. Project professionalism
    1. Exhibit dependability, responsibility, and punctuality
    2. Apply critical thinking
    3. Display a positive attitude
    4. Maintain flexibility
    5. Demonstrate a professional appearance and manner
    6. Use interpersonal communication skills to promote collaboration
    7. Maintain HIPAA compliance
    8. Abide by the organizational code of ethics
  5. Enhance soft skills through leadership development
    1. Discuss internship experience with classmates and instructor
    2. Identify work-related problems that arise and develop solutions using positive work attitudes
    3. Introduce methods of managing stress and time effectively
    4. Perform with excellence and integrity
    5. Learn techniques for effective communication
  6. Organize job search skills
    1. Compose a resume for a position in the field
    2. Demonstrate successful job interview skills
    3. Network with professionals and others in the field
  7. Conclude 120-hour internship working in an applicable healthcare setting
    1. Integrate knowledge acquired from program coursework into the internship
    2. Obtain a satisfactory evaluation
    3. Prepare a written reflection paper describing the internship experience

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025



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