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Associates in Occupational Science Degree Program

 

Health Services Management

 

The Associate of Occupational Science degree in Health Services Management includes Head Start health standards and regulations as the core of the curriculum in addition to all the specialized courses.  This two year program is designed to equip the student with the experience and skills needed to improve the health quality of services and support for families and children in a Head Start environment.  Current Head Start employment is required.

 

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
1.	Develop health policies and procedures that support the health goals for children, families and staff
2.	Link children to ongoing sources of continuous, accessible health care
3.	Integrate health within the Head Start program curriculum
4.	Respond to questions about strategies to address community health problems
5.	Ensure center environments support a healthy child's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
6.	Engage parents in identifying and accessing health services and resources
7.	Support parents as advocates for their children's health
8.	Support efforts to improve health in the community
9.	Develop comprehensive health services for children and pregnant mothers
10	Educate providers and other professionals on the need and issues of Head Start children and families
11	Advocate for community systems changes that support the health of children and families

 

Program Information

 

Program Length

All courses are five weeks in length, three credits unless specified otherwise. HS University students are Head Start working adults who can earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule.  Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 3.1 years.

 

Program Cost

Cost information for HS University program is available at http://www.hsuniversity.org/cost_fees.html.  The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current tuition rates, are $35,550.  The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $3,000.

 

For those HR managers setting up professional development budgets, a student should plan for approximately $11,000.00 per year for individual professional development/degree cost.

 

Program Course of Study

The following list a suggested course of study by semester.  Please contact your advisor and student representative for an individual Professional Development Plan (Plans consist of a detailed program of study requirement and Proposal for Tuition payment).  Students must complete an application and pay application fee in order to receive Professional Development Plans of Study.

 

Course of Study
First Semester
HSM101	Introduction to Health Services in Head Start	3
HSM201	Health Services Protocol	3
HSM102	Health Services Policy: The Past and The Future	3
COM101	Communicating with Families	3
PDM404	Protocol: Managing Compliance	3
Second Semester
HSM202	Health Services Principles and Practices in Head Start	3
HSM241	Application of Health Services Management Principles	3
HSM430	Legal Issues in Health Services: Local vs. State Regulations and Compliance	3
PDM406	Annual Reporting: Meeting Yearly Mandates	3
HSM435	Ethics: Health Services and Family Responsibility	3
Third Semester
HSM427	Human Resources Principles and Practices in Health Services	3
HSM451	Health Services Quality Management Outcomes and Analysis	3
HSM342	Assessments and Screening:  Supporting Quality in Health Services	3
MGT350	Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making	3
GEN300	Skills for Professional Development	3
Fourth Semester
MGT330	Management: Theory, Practice and Application	3
MGT341	Policy and Procedures Development	3
CIS319	Database and Family Information Management	3
MGT449	Quality Management in Service Areas	3
MGT480	Program Analysis and Statistics: Quality Standards Measurement	3
Fifth Semester
PDM1101	Community Assessment: Planning for Quality	3
FSW1101	Customer Service: Being Family Friendly	3
PDM2101	Program Monitoring and Self-Assessment: Monitoring for Quality	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
Sixth Semester
PDM4101	Head Start Policy and Procedural Development	3
PDM3312	Protocol:  Preparing for On-site Reviews	3
PDM4202	PIR Reporting:  Maintaining Appropriate Reporting Measures	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
GEN___	General Course ______________________	3
	Total Credits Needed:	90

 

Occupations

The following US Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to US Department of Education regulations.

 

Title	Link	SOC Code
Manager	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc113011.htm	11-3011
Education Administration	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc119039.htm	11-9039
Managers, All Others	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc119199.htm	11-9199
Health Care Support	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc309099.htm	30-9099
Medical Assistant	http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc319092.htm	31-9092

 

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