HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Level 2 placement in English and Reading. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher to progress in program.

Course Description:
This course focuses on the United States healthcare institutions and the legal regulations for each of these institutions. It examines historical backgrounds, future perspectives, and trends. It reviews the way in which each delivery system is organized and the impact it has on various demographics.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The successful learner will be able to:

To Identify and explain terminology related to health care delivery systems.
Identify various types of healthcare delivery systems and items unique to each.
Identify methods used in measuring the quality of health care services
Define the roles and responsibilities of each health care profession/provider and their role in quality improvement.