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Health Care Administration

Health Care Administration involves the understanding of the ways in which healthcare facilities are managed. At the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, the Health Care Administration program offers students the opportunity to work with faculty who are dedicated to preparing leaders in a wide variety of health care organizations and to the individual development of each student. The goal is to prepare students to make a positive difference in the lives of others by joining efficient management practices with dedication to service. The Department of Health Care Administration at UW – Eau Claire offers a comprehensive major in Health Care Administration.

What will I learn from studying Healthcare Administration?

Knowledge:

Students studying healthcare administration gain knowledge through the core courses related to health care and administration. By taking business courses, such as accounting and marketing, as well as classes in healthcare, such as leadership and management in healthcare, students gain the knowledge to succeed in their healthcare administration careers.

Skills:

  • Leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Speak with diverse groups of people
  • Relate to people of different backgrounds and situations

What are some of the interests and values related to Health Care Administration?

  • Leadership
  • Desire to help others
  • Good analytical skills
  • Sense of responsibility & confidentiality
  • Organization
  • Empathy

What are related student and professional organizations?

Student:

Professional:

What career fields are related to a Health Care Administration Degree?

Potential Employers:

Health care administration graduates can use their education in a variety of fields. In many cases, their positions closely relate to their personal career interests, work values, and transferable skills. Health Care Administrators practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, health care systems, assisted living facilities, home health care, skilled nursing facilities, government agencies, managed care organizations, insurance companies, and other health related industries.

Potential Job Titles:

  • Director of Hospital Marketing
  • Director of Hospital Fund-Raising and
  • Development
  • Director of Hospital Public Relations
  • Hospital/Managed Care Administrator
  • Financial Analyst
  • Human Resources Administrator

What are some entry-level jobs held by UW – Eau Claire Health Care Administration graduates?

  • Assistant Nursing Home Administrator, Jewish Home & Care Center, Milwaukee, WI
  • Advocare Claim Approver, Security Health Plan, Marshfield, WI
  • Clinical Trainer, American Data, Sauk City, WI
  • Nursing Home Administrator, Park Health & Rehab, St. Louis Park, MN
  • Business Office Manager, Beverly Healthcare, St. Francis, WI
  • Residence Director, Alterra, Eden Prairie, MN
  • Marketing/Admissions Director, Presbyterian Homes & Services, Bloomington, MN

How can I learn more about Health Care Administration?

Department

Career Services:

  • Meet with a career counselor
  • Take interest inventories and self assessment tests
  • Ask An Alum & Friends, a database of UW-Eau Claire Alumni & Friends available for informational interviewing

Career Discovery Center:

  • Opportunities in Allied Health Careers, Alex Kacen
  • Opportunities in Health & Medical Careers, Leo Paul D’Orazio & I. Donald Snook, Jr.
  • Opportunities in Gerontology & Aging Services, Ellen Williams
  • Opportunities in Hospital Administration Careers, I. Donald Snook, Jr.
  • Career Opportunities in Health Care, Shelly Field
  • Careers in Health Care, Barbara M. Swanson
  • Career Planning Guide for the Allied Health Professions, Zubie W. Metcalf, Jr.

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What are some opportunities for experiential learning in Health Care Administration?

Directed Studies or Independent Study Class

By participating in an Independent or Directed Studies course, students will be able to research an area that they find particularly interesting. Contact your advisor about enrolling in HCAD 299, 495 or 499.

Practicum

UW – Eau Claire Health Care Administration majors are required to complete a 50-week long practicum which will give them experience in all aspects of a health care facility. This practicum can be served at one of the many affiliated health care facilities in Wisconsin and Minnesota. For more specifications, see your course catalogue.