Cph 4810 Health Policy And Management

CPH 4810 Health Policy and Management

Prerequisites:

CPH 3610 Human Development in a Global Perspective

Course Description:

Health Policy today is determined by the goals and actions of health related decisions in a given society. As such, health policy can define the vision for the future by identifying priorities, roles and responsibilities, and affecting change, preferably towards the betterment of health for the population. This course examines the development and the use of health policy with specific emphasis on management, economics of care, the development of health systems and services, and health politics. In understanding constructions of health policy, students explore key aspects of health management, and gain a practical skill set for the integration and implementation of policy at various levels of health provision, care, and leadership.

Required Textbook and Materials:

The main required textbooks for this course are listed below, and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course’s General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

This course does not contain a main textbook; resources to all required reading will be provided in the course Learning Guide for each week.
Software Requirements/Installation: No special requirements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Analyze and examine the utility and effectiveness of health policy initiatives in various system, organizational, and country contexts.

2. Design and propose health policy options to address key concerns that impact the health of a population or sub-population.

3. Assess, revise, and implement managerial practices that support the implementation and action towards proposed or accepted health policies at various levels.

Course Schedule and Topics:

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9.

Week 1: Unit 1 – Historical, Legal, and Ethical Perspectives on Health Policy

Week 2: Unit 2 – Strategic Planning Process Part I: Assessment, and Situation Analysis Development

Week 3: Unit 3 – Strategic Planning Process Part II: Priority Setting & Planning

Week 4: Unit 4 – Economic and Resources Considerations for Health Policy

Week 5: Unit 5 – Health Policy and the Delivery of Health Services

Week 6: Unit 6 – Research Methods for Health Policy and Management

Week 7: Unit 7 – Overview of Leadership & Management in a Health-Oriented Setting

Week 8: Unit 8 – Evaluation and Assessment of Health Policy & Management Implications

Week 9: Unit 9 – Course Review and Final Exam