HCAR 3000 Introduction to Health Care Administration

[3 credit hours]

Studies the structure of the U.S. health care delivery system, provider organizations, and the health care professionals who staff these organizations. Opportunities and challenges of health care administration are discussed.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HCAR 4360 Quality Improvement In Health Care

[3 credit hours]

Purpose and philosophy of quality assessment and system design. Selection/application of tools for data collection, analysis and problem resolution. Incorporates requirements of Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HCAR 4530 Problem Solving In Health Care Environment

[4 credit hours]

The theory, practice, and management of healthcare administration in effective decision making within the dynamics of current health care organizations.

Prerequisites: HCAR 3000 with a minimum grade of D- and HCAR 4360 with a minimum grade of D- and HCAR 4550 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HCAR 4540 Internship In Health Management

[3 credit hours]

Internship in institutional health care focusing on mid-management.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HCAR 4545 Project Management in Healthcare

[3 credit hours]

This course provides an applied approach to creating an Electronic Medical Record system project implementation plan utilizing several approaches to achieve this goal.

Prerequisites: HCAR 4530 with a minimum grade of D- and HCAR 4570 with a minimum grade of D- and HCAR 4580 with a minimum grade of D-

HCAR 4550 Health Care Finance

[3 credit hours]

Study of financial problems and current sources of reimbursement to health care organizations. Emphasis on departmental financial management as integrated with financial management of organizations.

Prerequisites: BUAD 2050 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HCAR 4560 Services in Healthcare

[3 credit hours]

This class will describe the services provided by hospitals, the healthcare provider teams and how departments are organized in the provision of care, This course will have specific concentration on hospital services, structure and operations.

HCAR 4570 Resources in Healthcare

[4 credit hours]

This four (4) hour hybrid course focuses on the study of resources in healthcare and how these resources impact the daily operations in a health care environment.

Prerequisites: HCAR 3000 with a minimum grade of D- and HCAR 4560 with a minimum grade of D-

HCAR 4580 Leadership and Management in Healthcare

[3 credit hours]

This three (3) hour class will focus on learning strategies and tools for leading and managing the unique challenges of healthcare organizations. The course will investigate the foundations of leadership, core competencies of health care leadership and techniques to hardwired goals and strategies in leadership and development of a strong organizational culture.

Prerequisites: HCAR 3000 with a minimum grade of D- and HCAR 4550 with a minimum grade of D- and HCAR 4560 with a minimum grade of D-

HEAL 1700 Introduction to Health Careers

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to health and human service careers through an examination of the health care system, health career educational requirements, job outlook, and professional settings in which they operate.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HEAL 1800 Medical Terminology

[3 credit hours]

Study of the origin and structure of medical words, their prefixes, suffixes, special endings and singular to plural forms. Medical terms relating to the body and to clinical procedures will be explored.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 2000 Foundations Of Health Education

[3 credit hours]

Designed to introduce students to the field of health education by acquainting them with basic information, history, philosophy and competencies unique to health educators.

Term Offered: Fall

HEAL 2100 Living Well

[3 credit hours]

There is a strong correlation between personal well-being, potential for success in personal/career goals, and a successful college experience. An understanding of this interconnectedness based on social and behavioral health theories and science helps students develop personalized strategies for individual success in all areas of life. This practical application course builds a core knowledge foundation in the well-being literature and helps them apply that knowledge to positive changes in their lives. These strategies and skills are based on an understanding of the qualitative and quantitative evidence from scientific studies in this area. This course is well-suited to all majors wanting a better understanding of the social and behavioral foundations of living well.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HEAL 2400 General Safety

[3 credit hours]

An analysis of accident causation and disasters occurring in the home, workplace and community, and the presentation of a framework for developing accident counter-measures.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HEAL 2500 Personal Health

[3 credit hours]

Information is presented on the prevention and control of health problems including heart disease, cancer, infectious diseases, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and other pertinent personal health issues.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 2600 Mental Health

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the principles of mental health, mental illnesses, mental health professionals and mental health facilities.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 2700 Introduction to Public Health

[3 credit hours]

Introduces students to the structure, organization and methods of public health including an emphasis on protecting and improving the health of populations via research, needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, and program evaluation.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HEAL 2750 Introduction to Epidemiology

[3 credit hours]

This course provides students with a basic understanding of epidemiologic methods and study design and of the place of epidemiology in preventive and clinical medicine, disease investigation, program evaluation and public policy.

Term Offered: Fall

HEAL 2800 Principles Of Nutrition

[3 credit hours]

Students learn basic nutrition concepts. Personal nutritional practices are analyzed and evaluated to plan improvements. Encourages making informed decisions about nutrition by critically analyzing nutrition information which abounds in popular media.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 2940 Public Health Internship I

[3 credit hours]

This course provides a supervised introductory field experience in a public health or community health setting designed to familiarize students with the structure and functions of public health practice. Students participate in an entry-level internship under the guidance of a qualified site supervisor and a University of Toledo Internship Advisor (course instructor). The experience emphasizes exposure to real-world public health activities, professional expectations, and foundational public health competencies while helping students explore potential areas of interest within the field.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 3000 Global Health

[3 credit hours]

This is an introductory course focused on applying public health principles in developing as well as developed countries designed to fulfill a global studies distribution requirement.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HEAL 3200 Consumer Health

[3 credit hours]

This course helps students develop the skills needed to make informed decisions about their health in today’s environment of social media. Students learn how to evaluate health information from online sources, social media, advertising, and news outlets, recognize misleading claims and scams, and understand how health products and services are marketed. The course also introduces basic concepts related to health insurance and accessing care, along with strategies for communicating with healthcare providers and understanding medical information. Emphasis is placed on health literacy, critical thinking, personal advocacy, and everyday decision-making. By the end of the course, students will be better prepared to assess health claims, protect themselves from fraud, and make thoughtful choices about their health and wellness.

Term Offered: Fall

HEAL 3300 Drug Awareness

[3 credit hours]

Focuses on the impact of drug abuse and misuse on the individual and society. Explores physiological, psychological and rehabilitative aspects of drug misuse and abuse. Prevention strategies are discussed.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 3500 Environmental Health

[3 credit hours]

An overview of the environmental effects of factors such as population growth, pollution, energy use, agriculture practices and waste disposal on the environment. Consideration will be given to solutions.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

HEAL 3600 Prevention And Control Of Disease

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention and control of acute and chronic diseases. Current techniques of prevention, control and detection are examined.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 3700 Foundations Of Human Sexuality

[3 credit hours]

The course is designed to provide an introduction to the scientific study of human sexuality. The topic is approached from a variety of perspectives, including the historical, psychological, sociological, biological, ethical and legal.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 3800 Death And Dying

[3 credit hours]

The course is designed to analyze the relationship between death and health with emphasis upon the biological, psychological, bioethical and legal aspects of death in contemporary society.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 4100 Health Behavior

[3 credit hours]

Examines the major theories and models of health behavior and explores how those theories/models can be used to promote health and wellness in individuals, groups and populations.

Term Offered: Fall

HEAL 4200 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Public Health Programs

[3 credit hours]

This senior-level course focuses on the practical skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs. Students learn how to assess community health needs, use population data and scientific literature to guide decision making, and apply theory and social determinants of health to program design. The course emphasizes developing realistic interventions, identifying stakeholders and resources, planning for implementation, and designing basic evaluation strategies. Through a series of connected assignments, students build toward a final grant proposal that reflects real-world public health practice.

Term Offered: Fall

HEAL 4250 Program Evaluation

[3 credit hours]

Provides students with the fundamental knowledge of the types (formative, outcome, summative) of program evaluation and the purposes and importance behind program evaluation. Additionally, students will learn how to develop theory based evaluation methods.

Prerequisites: HEAL 4200 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

HEAL 4500 Women's Health Care

[3 credit hours]

The course is designed to consider personal health topics of special interest and applicability to women. The focus is upon the role of self-understanding and self-help in promotion of health and well-being.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 4560 Health Problems Of Aging

[3 credit hours]

Acquaints students with physical changes and socio-psychological problems that occur with aging. Focus is on personal adjustment important in maintaining health throughout the aging process.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 4700 Nutritional Science

[3 credit hours]

Introduces basic human nutritional needs. Examines the role of diet and health and disease throughout the lifestyle, including weight control and fitness issues. Personal nutritional practices are analyzed and evaluated.

Prerequisites: KINE 2530 with a minimum grade of D- or KINE 2560 with a minimum grade of D- or KINE 2570 with a minimum grade of D- or EXSC 2530 with a minimum grade of D- or EXSC 2560 with a minimum grade of D- or EXSC 2570 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 4800 Public Health Research And Statistics

[3 credit hours]

An examination of research and statistical techniques commonly employed in the health field. Topics will include research design, ethics of research, hypothesis testing and critiques of published research in health journals.

Prerequisites: HEAL 2750 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B- and HEAL 3600 with a minimum grade of B-

Term Offered: Spring

HEAL 4900 Health Education Seminar

[1-3 credit hours]

Seminars are developed around selected topics of interest and allow in-depth consideration of the subject. They provide the student with advanced study in the area.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 4940 Public Health Internship II

[6 credit hours]

This course provides a supervised field experience in a public health setting designed to deepen students’ understanding of their chosen concentration area. Students complete a structured internship under the guidance of a qualified site supervisor and a University of Toledo Internship Advisor (course instructor). The experience emphasizes application of concentration-specific knowledge, development of professional skills, and engagement in projects or activities that align with program competencies and career goals.

Prerequisites: HEAL 2940 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HEAL 4960 Political Determinants of Health

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the political determinants of health, that is, the upstream political forces and policy decisions that are the causal sources of the social conditions that lead to health inequities. This course introduces the importance of power, politics, advocacy, and policy in public health. Students will learn models of health equity and the political determinants of health and apply these to contemporary case studies with particular attention to the health effects of racism.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural US Diversity

HEAL 4990 Independent Study In Health Education

[1-3 credit hours]

Directed individual study. Specialty title, seminar sheet and permission of instructor are required.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HHS 1000 Health And Human Services/College Orientation

[1 credit hour]

Acquaints the new student with the services, policies, procedures and layout of the university, college and department. Establishes relationships between new students, full-time professors and peer mentors during this time of adjustment. Must be taken first semester of enrollment.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HHS 1010 Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation

[1 credit hour]

This is the first of a two-part Introduction to Health Science course sequence for students interested in health science professions. The course will help support students with their transition to college life. Content will include discussion of effective organizational and study strategies, identifying campus resources, and developing key professional behaviors to support academic success and personal wellbeing.

Term Offered: Fall

HHS 1020 Introduction to Health Sciences II

[2 credit hours]

This course is the second of a two-part introduction to health science course sequence for students interested in health science professions. This course is designed to help students refine their study and organizational skills and explore a variety of healthcare and health-related professions that align with a health sciences degree.

Term Offered: Spring

HHS 2500 Data Science I

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to data science concepts, computer programming to transform raw information in to structured data and analysis of data to answer questions using popular programming and analytic software packages.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HHS 3100 Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

[3 credit hours]

This is an introductory course on social determinants of health in the United States. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the systems, factors, and conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks. We will examine the multiple levels of influence through which these factors contribute to health inequalities and explore innovative solutions in which health professionals may address and reduce health disparities when working towards health equity.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HHS 3600 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to the principles of evidence-based practice. Course content will include how to locate, appraise, and use contemporary evidence to optimize health outcomes and clinical care.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HHS 4100 Foundations of Healthcare Delivery

[3 credit hours]

This course will discuss the evolution of healthcare and teach foundational knowledge and skills to prepare students interested in healthcare and health-related professions for patient, client, and healthcare team interactions. Content covered will include an introduction to healthcare delivery systems, frameworks that currently guide healthcare providers, regulatory processes in healthcare, and communication skills to effectively work with patients, clients and other healthcare team members.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HHS 4500 Data Science II

[3 credit hours]

Advanced data science concepts, computer programming to build sophisticated analytic databases using multiple source files, engineering and visualization of large data sets. Application of multivariate analysis using popular programming and analytic software packages to report data findings.

Prerequisites: HHS 2500 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HHS 4800 Health Sciences Capstone I

[3 credit hours]

This course is the first of a two-part capstone project for students graduating with a Bachelor's in Health Sciences. This course is designed to prepare students to assess social determinants of health, and to then plan, promote, implement, and evaluate a program aimed at achieving health equity.

Prerequisites: HHS 1020 with a minimum grade of C and HHS 3100 with a minimum grade of C and HHS 3600 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

HHS 4810 Health Sciences Capstone II

[3 credit hours]

This culminative Capstone course will provide students with an opportunity to apply the various competencies developed as part of the Health Science Bachelor's degree curriculum. Students will be assigned to a small group and will demonstrate these skills through the development of a program plan focusing on an assigned health inequity need in the community. Students will work with their small group throughout the semester to develop various deliverables critical in the delivery of health promotion programs.

Prerequisites: HHS 4800 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

HHS 4910 HHS Honors Thesis Project

[1-3 credit hours]

The Thesis/Project is a comprehensive effort of original scholarship. Students work closely with a faculty member for two semesters. Students pose a research question, devise and implement a method, report the results, and discuss the findings. An honors project requires a student to develop a question or identify a matter that is addressed by a thorough literature review, an analysis and integration of the literature, and a comprehensive treatment of the problem or matter.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HIM 2210 Medical and Pharmacological Terminology

[3 credit hours]

Provide the student with a solid working knowledge of the medical language and basic pharmacology, especially the vocabulary and terminology used in medical coding, classification systems,and ancillary care.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 2230 Healthcare Document Requirement

[3 credit hours]

Inpatient and ambulatory health care data requirements will be identified and analyzed, including collection, analysis, and implementation. This course also includes aspects related to medical staff, personnel requirements, licensing, certifying, and accrediting agencies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 2260 Legal Issues in HIM

[2 credit hours]

This course covers overview of the US legal system, identification of laws and regulations applicable to healthcare topics and related the health information management. Hardcopy and electronic health record legal issues examined in detail.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 2300 Healthcare Resources, Payers

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to roles of professionals in meeting standards of regulatory agencies and voluntary organizations in healthcare delivery systems. Data collection, quality, access, retention, technology and impact on healthcare financing.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HIM 2310 Acute Care Clinical Classification Systems And Services

[4 credit hours]

Principles of coding disease conditions and procedures using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and 10th Revision Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS) are covered. Manual and computerized methods will be utilized to assign codes following Official Coding Guidelines required for reporting data.

Prerequisites: (KINE 1460 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 1460 with a minimum grade of C and KINE 1560 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 1560 with a minimum grade of C and KINE 2580 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 2580 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C) and (HIM 2210 with a minimum grade of C and HIM 2230 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Fall

HIM 2320 Ambulatory Clinical Classifications Systems And Services

[4 credit hours]

Principles of coding with the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) are discussed, and the assignments of codes using both manual and computerized methods are practiced.

Prerequisites: HIM 2210 with a minimum grade of C and (KINE 1460 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 1460 with a minimum grade of C and KINE 1560 with a minimum grade of C or EXSC 1560 with a minimum grade of C)

Term Offered: Spring

HIM 2350 Reimbursement Methodologies

[2 credit hours]

MS-DRGs, APCs, RBRVS, and other reimbursement methods used by federal, state, and private insurance carriers are identified and reviewed. Compliance issues, including coding, billing, and chargemaster accuracy are identified and reviewed. Case mix and its implications for providing and improving healthcare quality also discussed.

Prerequisites: HIM 2310 with a minimum grade of C and HIM 2320 with a minimum grade of C

HIM 3240 Health Information Administration Practices

[4 credit hours]

Management theory and principles related to health information management in the acute and non-acute care environments are examined. Business techniques beneficial to health information administrators are identified and analyzed. Management theory and principles related to administration of healthcare service organizations are examined. Focus on strategic planning, accreditation/licensure, marketing, and institutional issues.

Prerequisites: BUAD 1020 with a minimum grade of D- and HIM 2300 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 3940 Healthcare Content and Record Management

[4 credit hours]

Generalized health information administrative duties in regards to staffing, managing, record release, storage and retrieval, coding, abstracting, utilization management, quality improvement, computer applications in health information practice.

Prerequisites: HIM 3240 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 4210 Healthcare Statistics, Registries, Research

[4 credit hours]

Theory of healthcare statistics will be reviewed and students will apply practical application of statistical methods used in healthcare to produce reports. Surveillance mechanisms, including database management used in registries to track various disease processes or injuries will be investigated and researched.

Prerequisites: MATH 2600 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

HIM 4230 Compliance and Ethical Issues

[3 credit hours]

This course presents an overview of the compliance and ethical issues facing the health care industry. The importance of corporate compliance programs and standards, polices, and procedures healthcare organizations should have in place to assure compliance with government funded programs will be the focus of the course. Senior standing status required.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 4300 Performance Improvement and Quality Outcomes in Healthcare

[3 credit hours]

This course encompasses the philosophy and purposes of quality improvement methods in health care organizations through application of tools for data collection, data analysis, and problem resolution. Continuous monitoring and performance improvement (PI) methods are investigated and applied to the management and evaluation of PI programs, the review of PI outcomes and implementation of action plans.

Prerequisites: INFS 3250 with a minimum grade of D- and CMPT 2460 with a minimum grade of D- and CMPT 1420 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 4500 Health Informatics & Information Management

[4 credit hours]

This course introduces students to informatics as it applies to healthcare. Healthcare information systems are identified and the importance of the technology and its effect on healthcare delivery, communication, confidentiality, financing, and education are examined. An introduction to key medical areas in which computers are used will be discussed.

HIM 4910 Integrative Capstone Experience

[4 credit hours]

The course consists of a demonstration of proficiencies and competencies in Health Information Administration (HIA) core courses and an extensive examination of the cognitive levels required to pass the national Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) exam and to become an effective healthcare information supervisor. Senior standing and instructor permission required.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

HIM 4940 Professional Practice Experience

[4 credit hours]

Specialized administrative assignment within health information management in a facility, agency or organization. Students submit a major project for the site and members of the related HIM community of practice. Senior standing and instructor permission required.

Prerequisites: HIM 3240 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

PUBH 3650 Zombie Apocalypse 101: Outbreak Response

[3 credit hours]

This is a scenario-based exploration of infectious disease dynamics through the lens of a fictional undead outbreak. Students will investigate how real-world epidemiologic principles—such as transmission modeling, outbreak investigation, contact tracing, and public health response—apply in the face of a rapidly spreading zombie pathogen. Using case studies, simulations, and cinematic references, the course challenges learners to think critically about surveillance systems, ethical triage, and the collapse of health infrastructure under extreme conditions. Designed for students of public health, biology, and the apocalypse-curious, this course fuses science with storytelling to illuminate the complexities of pandemic preparedness. Participants will engage in hands-on activities like designing containment strategies, calculating R₀ for zombie variants, and debating quarantine ethics in a world where the infected bite back. This course is designed to develop critical and creative thinking, responsibility, and a strong interest in issues relevant to infectious disease epidemiology. You will be introduced to the special design, measurement, analysis, and intervention issues associated with infectious diseases. We will address contemporary infectious diseases of public health importance, which in 2025 is a resurgence in avian influenza and measles. We will try to look at many issues from different perspectives which include the general public, patients, healthcare facilities, families and friends, physicians, public health workers, and government officials. This course will provide you with real world knowledge about important and relevant infectious diseases in the United States and around the world. You should finish this course with a solid foundation and understanding of these diseases and how they impact the health and well-being of populations and how professionals from many disciplines work with each other to prevent, diagnose, and treat these diseases.

Term Offered: Spring

PUBH 4150 Health Coaching

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces evidence-based health coaching methods used to support behavior change and lifestyle improvement across diverse populations and locations. The course emphasizes health communication, motivation enhancement, goal setting, action planning, self-monitoring, and problem-solving strategies grounded in established health behavior theory. Students develop practical coaching competencies through skills labs, simulated coaching sessions, documentation, and reflective practice.

Prerequisites: EXSC 3240 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

PUBH 4420 Social Marketing in Health

[3 credit hours]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify social marketing as a practice allied with Health Education and Health Promotion. The CDC encourages programs to apply the principles of social marketing to health behavior change efforts in order to increase the effectiveness of interventions. Social marketing uses audience research to determine target audience segmentation into groups with common risk behaviors, motivations, and information channel preferences. Key audience segments are then reached with the mix of intervention strategies formed by the “4 P’s” of social marketing, namely product, price, place, and promotion. The final product is designed based on the needs and desires of the consumer and persuasive messages promoting behavior change are promoted to the target audience. Continuous evaluation and message revision allows for ongoing refinement on the basis of consumer feedback.

Term Offered: Spring

PUBH 4620 Introduction to Health Policy and Health Systems

[3 credit hours]

This course examines public health and healthcare policy from a public health perspective. It emphasizes the interrelatedness of law, the policymaking process, and governmental public health; addresses essential issues in health policy and law (e.g., health insurance, health economics, government health insurances, the uninsured); and introduces health policy analysis.

Term Offered: Spring

PUBH 4700 Risk Assessment

[3 credit hours]

Scientific and management principles of human health risk assessment including hazard identification, toxicity assessment, exposure assessment, risk characterization and communication relative to public, environmental, and occupational health.

Term Offered: Spring