Healthcare Administration - Radford University Carilion Campus

Program Director

Carey H. Peerman, MBA, BSN-RN, LNHA, FACHE
Assistant Professor
540-985-8114 (office)
chpeerman@radford.edu

Mission

The Healthcare Administration program educates a diverse community of students who have varying levels of work experience. Consistent with the college’s mission to develop competent and ethical healthcare professionals, the Healthcare Administration program mission is to develop ethical and competent managers and leaders who are capable of facilitating change, thus improving the organization and delivery of healthcare services and, ultimately, enhancing the health status of communities they serve.

Graduates of the Healthcare Administration program will be sought by organizations because they have both the cognitive and affective competencies required to strategically manage and lead individuals, groups, organizations, and communities; as well as having the requisite academic background for advanced graduate study and to sustain life-long learning.

Goals/Outcomes

The undergraduate students of the Healthcare Administration major are expected to be able to satisfactorily complete each of the following goals:

Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of social, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence individual and population health in the U.S. and globally.
Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking skills in healthcare management concepts and practices.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to manage effectively healthcare organizations within complex competitive, regulatory, and legal environments.
Demonstrates the ability to apply, integrate, and synthesize acquired knowledge and skills toward the resolution of practical managerial issues and problems.
Demonstrates effective professional communication, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to life-long learning.

Admissions Requirements

University Admission Requirements
A resume reflecting volunteer and paid work experience within the past three years. Please include leadership positions held within volunteer organizations, community service experience, and/or employment where applicable.
A writing sample, one-two pages, double-spaced, 12-font on the following topic:
- Describe your motivation for pursing a Bachelor in Healthcare Administration.
- Tell us about your healthcare experience.
- Please share your future academic and professional goals

Program Requirements

Each student will select one track from the following options. The Healthcare Administration program offers four tracks of specialization. 1.The Long- Term Care track offers student to option to complete a 400 hour internship and sit for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator. 2. The Medical Practice Management Track offers students the option to complete a 120 hour internship. 3.The Healthcare Administration internship offers students the option to complete a 120 hour internship focused in a specialty area: human resources, finance, etc. 4. A capstone course is offered for those that would like to advance their educational degree and learn more about research or are unable to complete an internship due to work demands. Background checks and health records are required for all internships and some organizations require drug screens.

Several courses in the B.S. Healthcare Administration program are delivered in a synchronous, online format. Students must have a computer with webcam, headset, and microphone for online course participation.

Any student admitted to the program must maintain satisfactory progress and be considered in good academic standing to remain in the program. Satisfactory progress requires a minimum of a final grade of “C” or a “P” in all required professional and support courses.

Graduation Requirements

Students must apply for graduation at least two semesters prior to expected graduation. The student must meet all College and program requirements to graduate.

Academic Programs

Healthcare Administration, B.S. - Radford University Carilion Campus